2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Concurrent Session IV (60 minutes)
Workshop 1. A Vision for Foundational Tools and Resources to Support Online Distance Teaching and Learning in the Large Urban School District
By Joshua Koen, Doctoral Student at New Jersey City University and Former Chief Innovation Officer, NJ DOE.
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the foundational online distance learning tools selected by the largest NJ school district during the time of COVID 19 to provide meaningful and powerful learning opportunities. Participants will learn how the use of synchronous and asynchronous tools complement each other when aligned to research-based instructional strategies and how schools were provided with professional development opportunities at scale to support teachers learn how to transition to online distance learning in a short amount of time.
Target grade levels: P-12
Workshop 2. Engaging Students as They Solve Mathematical Problems on Zoom
By Dr. Lisa Warner, William Paterson University of New Jersey
During this session, we will explore the use of digital tools, such as virtual manipulatives and Zoom breakout rooms, to create a student-centered and collaborative classroom environment in mathematics. Participants will engage in hands-on problem solving on Zoom. Additionally, we will discuss the implications of teacher decisions on students' problem solving and engagement.
Target grade levels: 2-8
Workshop 3. Leveraging Technology for Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
By Dr. Matthew Farber, University of Northern Colorado
Digital tools, including video games, are an increasingly rich and varied space for personal transformation that can be integrated into classroom instruction to support the positive social and emotional development of youth. This hands-on workshop will share resources from the "Rethinking Learning: A Review of Social and Emotional Learning Frameworks for Education Systems" report, co-authored by the presenter, as well as concepts from his upcoming book on how games can be transformational to SEL learning. A focus on online learning will guide this workshop.
Target grade levels: P-12
Workshop 4. Using Book Creator to Build a Digital Library of Resources
By Denise Post and Melissa VanWingerden, New Providence School District in NJ
Participants will be introduced to Book Creator, a simple tool for creating awesome digital books where teachers can develop their own resources or have students take the reins. By the end of this workshop, teachers will have an opportunity to create their own account and design a book using text, images, audio and video that can be shared either in print, ebook, or online with their classes.
Target grade levels: P-12