Webinars

Upcoming Webinars (4)

• January 26, 2023 | Teaching Methods Putting Both Learning AND Fun in High School Chemistry: Metacognition is the Key!

  Most students come to chemistry classes expecting to memorize their way through the material; some even doubt their ability to excel. However, there is a way to get students to focus on deep learning and to motivate them to actively engage in the course. This webinar, presented by Dr. Saundra McGuire and Lorenzo Foster, will present concrete strategies that transform students’ attitudes from lackadaisical to passionate by teaching them metacognitive learning strategies and providing fun activities to engage them in critical thinking.

• February 01, 2023 | Teaching Methods Assessment: Small Changes, Big Improvements

  Assessments are a part of our daily routine, yet our experience writing and reflecting on assessment varies. From lab to practice to quizzes to tests, Katy will share shifts she made to reveal student learning, reflection, and reasoning - and are still manageable to grade! Learn how her students take more ownership of their assessments and she has greater freedom to ask deeper questions.

• February 07, 2023 | Teaching Methods, Teaching Resources How to Get ALL Students Talking: Cultural and Instructional Practices to Improve Student Discourse

  Ally Bowers will provide concrete strategies and instructional materials to get all students talking in your chemistry class. Learn about the impact of positive classroom culture and practice a few activities that engage students in conversations about chemistry. All classroom resources will be shared!

• February 16, 2023 | Teaching Methods, Teaching Resources Engage All Students with A Chemistry of Gases Storyline

  Join Sarah English to learn about the creation of a chemistry of gases three-dimensional storylines. From the anchoring phenomenon to activities to embedded assessments, she will discuss how she engages all students while collecting evidence of understanding.