Brooklyn Queens Day PD
- district75
- Jun 6, 2017
- 2 min read
BROOKLYN QUEENS DAY - Middle School After School Professional Development catalog with complete session information and registration links are below. This is open to current D75 MSAS schools and any other D75 schools that are interested or thinking about participating in next year’s afterschool school program
Teachers must select and register for ONE AM and ONE PM session for the day.
myON
myON is a literacy solution that combines personalized reading, breathtaking content, and scientifically-based assessments to leverage technology for multiple delivery methods. This hands-on workshop is designed to get schools up and running with myON. Participants will learn how myON is reinventing student reading and how teachers can use myON’s tools to provide targeted support for individual students, groups, and classes. We will focus on the following key elements:
• Identify the essential steps necessary to create a personalized learning environment for readers.
• Develop an awareness of key functionality and tools as related to managing literacy programs.
• Learn how to blend myON with MindPlay and existing resources to ensure proper pacing of scope and sequence.
• Interpret learner data to determine instructional plans and strategies that will support learners to meet their potential.
Availability
AM Session 8:45 – 11:15
PM Session 12:00 – 2:30
MINDPLAY
MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach teaches reading to any student grade K-12. Participants in this session will 1) Understand the Struggling reader 2) actively engage in of MindPlay components PA, Phonics, Grammar, Vocab, Fluency and Comprehension lessons and activities 3) understand the management system and add students, classes etc.
Availability
AM Session 8:45 – 11:15
PM Session 12:00 – 2:30
STMATH
Personal computer per participant & Headphones required
"ST Math is instructional software that teaches mathematics visually so that students develop a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics. Based on neuroscience research, ST Math develops students problem solving and creative thinking skills. Students have fun learning math by manipulating visual models.
In this interactive session, teachers will: a) develop an understanding of how the puzzles and games work in ST Math; b) learn how to get students started on ST Math; and c) understand how to monitor student progress and support student learning”.
Availability
AM Session 8:45 – 11:15
PM Session 12:00 – 2:30
ANIMATION-ISH
Personal computer per participant & Headphones required
Think you’re not a good artist? You are! Computers make it easy and fun to animate. Learn the basics of animation using Animation-ish software. This class will be taught on Macintosh. You don’t need your computer to participate, just watch and learn!
Availability
AM Session 8:45 – 11:15
PM Session 12:00 – 2:30
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