This session focuses on the critical role of spelling in literacy development. Participants will learn how to integrate phonology, orthography, and morphology to improve student spelling. By analyzing classroom and individual spelling inventories, teachers will identify common errors and use a practical tool to tailor instruction and intervention, accelerating literacy growth for all students. Examples of lessons and activities will be shared to guide effective practice.
Director I, Language & Literacy, SOCE Instructional Support Services
Lori Dougherty is the Director of Language and Literacy at the Stanislaus County Office of Education. She has a BA in Liberal Studies and an MA in Education with a focus on early literacy and reading K-12. During her 20 years in the classroom, she taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 12:25pm - 1:45pm PDT
B1-36
Join this interactive workshop to discover how to effectively utilize the ViewSonic classroom computer, ClassroomScreen, and Makey Makey to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
Students love to play games. Come check out what games you can incorporate into your Math toolbox to help your students practice their Math skills and have fun.
Learn why to teach cursive in this age of technology, the benefits of a vertical style of cursive, child-friendly teaching order, and cursive connections. Make cursive an automatic and natural skill for students of all ages and abilities by using engaging, multisensory techniques, and research-based methods. Integrate digital tools into daily instruction, integrate writing activities to boost academic success.
Math scores have plummeted. Student engagement, motivation, and confidence is terribly low. How do we get students excited about learning and achievement in math class? What if you could teach ratios, the number system, integers and more using the video games students know and love? Come discover how to meet students where they are by harnessing the power of video games - and the math they use while gaming - to create engaging and interactive educational experiences. In this session we will delve into the current challenges that math teachers face and provide strategies they can use to boost engagement, attendance and performance in the mathematics classroom. This session will share insights and experiences based on the latest research and introduce you to a revolutionary new approach to instruction called Gamer Math. • Attendees will discover the research-based approach to elevating student achievement by channeling their students’ passion for gaming into teaching standards-based math. • Participants will learn how esports players are constantly doing math as they game… and how the better one is at math, the better gamer one can be. • Participants will be provided with immediately usable ideas, tools, tips, and resources
