SESSION 7

SESSION 7 FRIDAY | 29 MARCH 2013

3:45-5:00 JEAN BLAYDES Strand: Physical Education PC Ford Gym

Teaching the Teen Brain The teenage brain is different from an adult and a child’s brain. Is it true that hormones affect learning? Recent brain research gives incredible insight to the complicated workings of the teen brain and body. This energetic, interactive presentation will give valuable information and activities that will enable teachers and parents to better understand teenage behavior and learning.

PETER BOONSHAFT Strand: Band Band Room R102 Teaching Music with Promise: 25 MORE Things You Can Do Tomorrow to Improve Your Ensemble This session offers 25 simple things you can do to improve the quality of your ensemble, make any rehearsal more productive, and energize the power of your teaching. Useful for conductors of any level and type of ensemble.

MEGAN CAMPISI Strand: Drama Theater R101

Shakespeare’s Hidden Code Shakespeare’s brilliant. Agreed. But he didn’t always stick to perfect verse. Just as a skilled jazz musician uses the offbeat, Shakespeare riffed on iambic pentameter, often “breaking the rule” to great effect. This workshop explores the secret messages Shakespeare left in his verse and what these clues mean for the actor and director in developing a character and playing a scene. Participants discover how Shakespearean text can actually liberate an actor, not box them in. This workshop is aimed at both performing and language arts teachers.

THERESA GOETZ Strand: Dance Dance Studio H041

BrainDance (Part 2) Developed by Anne Green Gilbert, the BrainDance is a full body-brain warm-up for children and adults. This 3-hour workshop will provide an understanding of the developmental movement patterns healthy human beings naturally move through in the first year of life and continue refining through child and adulthood. The benefits of the BrainDance are many: reorganization of the neurological system; increased blood and oxygen flow to the respiratory system and brain; enhanced core support, connectivity, and alignment; and deeper understanding of the elements of dance technique. The BrainDance may be used as a warm-up for dance class or physical activity; before tests, performances, and presentations; after sitting for long periods of time; and to increase energy and reduce stress.

GOPHER SPORT Strand: Physical Education E124 MSR

Zig-Zag Circuit Training and Assessment Turn your gymnasium into a high-octane fitness circuit that gives your entire class an incredible workout! This circuit gets up to 32 students exercising, running, and having fun at the same time with fitness circuits specifically designed for PE by a teacher who regularly uses them! Improve the power and agility of your class with this circuit that builds explosiveness for any fitness level.

MIKE JOHNSTON Strand: Global Issues and Environmental Education M179 Learning by Doing - Aware - Able - Act - The Big Picture (Focused on moving your school forward in Service, Environment, and Global Issues) How can schools truly commit to change for a sustainable future? Tackling global issues effectively takes a real commitment and a clear plan to move your school forward. Whether you are a classroom teacher, administrator, or just someone who cares about the future, this is the session for you to walk away with the next steps for your school. For action to be effective and sustainable it requires a commitment and a clear plan. How can schools move forward and what is your role as an educator?

CHRISTOPHER KIVER Strand: Music M250

How Do I Look? Showing the Sound and the Score The goal of a conductor is to interpret and portray the musical score through clear, intentional, nonverbal gestures. From facial expression through hand gestures, every movement a conductor makes has an impact on the ensemble. Intended for all conductors, from novices to seasoned veterans, the session will address and demonstrate ten basic principles of conducting that enable conductors to make a significant impact on both the sound and the interpretive abilities of their ensemble. All delegates will participate with interactive exercises.

SHAuN McELROY Strand: Counseling (K-12) P203

How Schools Can use Positive Psychology to Transform School Culture How you discovered your positivity ratio today? Even consider yourself an asset builder? Are you wondering how you can strength spot in literature or how to set meaningful goals. Come discover five powerful tools and one great philosophy of positive psychology that teachers, administrators, and counselors can use to transform our work in schools and more fully engage students and faculty.

Thank you to HOuGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOuRT for sponsoring the conference pens!

SESSION 7 FRIDAY | 29 MARCH 2013

3:45-5:00 AMY SMITH Strand: Counseling (K-12) P202

Preventive Curriculum for Technology Balance During this session, attendees will be presented with a program designed to implement Technology Balance as a school-wide initiative; through health class curriculum, counseling and advisory programs, and parent education. Current research and resources for K-12 educators and parents will be shared, and participants will leave the session with ideas and tools designed to help the kids take ownership over their own technology habits.

CAROLYN TEMERTZOGLOu Strand: Physical Education MS Gym

using Effective Assessment Practices to Increase Student Engagement and Learning This workshop explores evidence-based research that outlines learning outcomes and effective assessment strategies for PE that informs our practice. Reflect on what is influencing your own assessment practice in PE such as increased emphasis of assessment for, and of, learning, and the concepts of physical literacy and movement competence.

JEFF uTECHT Strand: Technology M178

Ninja Program Come learn about the Ninja Program. Started at the International School Bangkok, this program has expanded internationally. Come see how you can get started using this gamification learning system at your school. Check out www.ninjaprogram.com for more information.

ZOE WEIL Strand: Global Issues M173

Humane Education Activities Fair In this workshop we’ll explore a variety of humane education activities and icebreakers that bring issues of human rights, environmental preservation, and animal protection to middle and high school students. Expect a smorgasbord of quick, fun, interesting activities to bring into your middle and high school classrooms.

CLIFF ZENG Strand: Chinese Language Wittenberg H316, H318

using the Lesson Plan for Chinese Language and Literature During this workshop participants learn how the lesson plan can support the teaching of AP Chinese and IB literature. The lesson plan describes key enduring understandings, essential questions, necessary knowledge, and skills and performance assessments that help build the foundation for student success in these courses.

5:00-6:00 Reception for Exhibitors at the Phoenix Commons

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>> EARCOS Special Announcement

EARCOS Weekend Workshop Grant Application is now available!

visit the EARCOS website for more information www.earcos.org

One of the services EARCOS provides to its member schools throughout the year is the sponsorship of two-day institutes and workshops for faculty and administration.The topics for these institutes are determined according to the needs of members.

EARCOS will provide reimbursement for a consultant’s airfare, honorarium for two days, and per diem for three days for lodging, meals, and incidentals (up to $3,500.00) to schools wishing to host an EARCOS weekend workshop.