This session is tailored for secondary educators seeking to integrate eMediaVA’s comprehensive library of digital resources into their teaching. Participants will learn how to navigate the platform to find lessons, videos, and activities that enrich instruction across all content areas, including science, English, history, and math. The session will highlight strategies for incorporating multimedia into lessons, engaging students in critical thinking, and aligning resources to standards. Teachers will have time to explore the platform and identify resources that meet their classroom needs.
This session will introduce educators to the vast array of free NASA educator resources, programs, and opportunities available through the Virginia Space Grant Consortium. Participants will explore hands-on STEM activities, instructional materials, and funding opportunities that enhance classroom learning and foster student engagement in space and aerospace topics. Attendees will leave with ready-to-implement lessons and strategies that align with state standards.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of paper marbling! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the ancient technique of floating paint on water to create stunning marbled patterns, which are then transferred to paper. Discover the rich history of this art form, used in bookbinding, wallpaper, and stationery, and leave with your own one-of-a-kind marbled paper. Throughout the session, you’ll explore how this tactile, creative process enhances fine motor skills, fosters creativity, and helps students understand cause and effect. Plus, you'll brainstorm ways to bring this dynamic project into your classroom to inspire your students.
An informative and interactive session for middle and high school math and personal finance teachers about the growing trend of online gambling in our society today. This session will provide teachers with critical information about the risks and perceived payouts of online gambling. Teachers will have a better understanding of how to teach students about how online gambling algorithms are designed to create addiction as well as the financial risk that could impact their future financial well being.
Sphere aims to restore a spirit of civil, constructive, and respectful discourse and engagement and to return facts, analysis, and research to primacy as the vehicles for discussion and debate.
This session is for teachers who are looking for ideas for projects. We will discuss the importance of project based learning and thinking through creative assessments: both formative and summative. We will give onsite ideas and help coming up with new ideas and projects for skills, units and will offer website that are useful and creative. This session will focus on secondary and english, but could be for any teacher looking for fresh ideas and a collaborative environment.
If you want to help your students think analytically without the assistance of a computer or AI, this session is for you. Everything will be off-the-grid and in paper bags!
Engage your students from the very beginning of a unit with observable events/situations that spark student curiosity and promote deeper inquiry. Learn how to work these into lessons as a unit long theme to drive learning through real-world observations and investigations. It can be hands-on too!
Sphere aims to restore a spirit of civil, constructive, and respectful discourse and engagement and to return facts, analysis, and research to primacy as the vehicles for discussion and debate.
In this session middle and high school general education teachers will take a look at the essential pieces of an IEP through the IEP at a Glance. We will focus on how to implement IEP accommodations and modifications and programs that can be used (Snap & Read, Kami, Co-writer, etc,.) We will discuss how to provide student progress for an annual IEP. The importance of collaborating with IEP case managers for student success will also be addressed.
The mental load associated with teaching puts teachers at risk for burnout. While wanting to focus on student-centered tasks, teachers often feel bogged down by to-do list items and emails. This session will give teachers practical strategies that can be put into practice today to prioritize and maximize productivity.
Sphere aims to restore a spirit of civil, constructive, and respectful discourse and engagement and to return facts, analysis, and research to primacy as the vehicles for discussion and debate.
Embroidery with thread- decorative form embellishes Sashiko with thread- strengthens Learn both forms of needlework. A calm and soothing activity for teachers and students.
The benefits of sashiko - from saving money on clothes and reducing demand for fast fashion to creating stronger connections to our garments and finding peace of mind.
You will learn basic decorative embroidery stitches and Sashiko patterns. The main purpose of Sashiko is a bit different from the other types of hand-stitching. It is to make the fabric stronger and instead of patching or connecting two fabrics so-called patchworking or tailoring. These repairs soon turned into patterns and made it more interesting and beautiful.
With classrooms full of digital natives we tend to take for granted the skills and knowledge that our students may not possess. This class will cover the following topics: Basic Computer Skills, Digital Communication, Cybersecurity, Media Literacy, Digital Citizenship, Research/Data Analysis, Problem-Solving and Creativity. You will leave with some practical ideas and activities that you can integrate into your classroom in order to build a strong foundation for your students.
This session is for English, history, science, and health teachers who are looking to effectively incorporate reading and writing across their curriculum. Teachers will practice with strategies that support cross-curricular connections and provide a common language for teachers and students across the content areas.
Social Studies teachers wanting information on using data and analytics to showcase narratives and foster discussion in the history classroom should attend.
Come have some fun with the Theatre Directors from BHS & RHS. Learn the basics and benefits of improvisation and ways it can be incorporated into the middle or high school classroom. "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." Neale Donald Walsch
Feeling overwhelmed by your first year? This session equips you with practical strategies for classroom management, creating a positive environment, and time management. Learn action planning for the semester, self-care tips, and how to build a supportive network. You've got this!
This professional learning session will equip educators with practical, research-based strategies to integrate literacy instruction into content area teaching, focusing on supporting English Language Learners (ELLs). Participants will explore the unique challenges faced by ELs, understand the importance of academic language development, and engage in activities that demonstrate how to implement high-impact literacy strategies across disciplines.
This session is designed for secondary teachers who want to include more hands-on learning in their classroom. We will discuss and practice a variety of activities that encourage student engagement.
We will share with you how to make some boring and sometimes difficult tasks easier and simpler. We will discuss programs such as OneNote, how to use Canvas Quizzes more effectively, and how we can still use paper material effectively without driving ourselves crazy.
This seminar introduces educators to the innovative principles outlined in Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics. Participants will explore practical strategies to foster student engagement, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. The seminar blends hands-on experience with research-based insights into creating dynamic, student-centered learning environments. Attendees will learn about the 14 key strategies Liljedahl identifies to transform their classrooms and take away actionable steps for implementation.
