Doodling has purpose
Inspired by Sunni Brown’s TED talk (embedded in article), here’s a look at how doodling (sometimes known as sketchnoting) can help us all synthesize information and make memories stick
Conver-stations
A brief video illustrating an efficient and effective discussion strategy that involves moving students during small group discussions to deepen conversations
Hidden Brain
An impressive and thought-provoking podcast that examines the way our brains work (and sometimes trick us); Note: Episode 4 focuses on relationships between teachers and students, Episode 5 focuses on compassion
No more “not a math person”
More from Stanford’s Jo Boaler on how we can help remove obstacles to learning math for all students . . . and why we must
SOLE
A view into one school’s way of posing “messy questions,” then setting students off on self-directed inquiry journeys
Happy secret to better work
A fast-moving, entertaining talk by psychologist Shawn Achor about how happiness makes us more productive
Using GAMIFICATION to Strengthen Student Learning
and Engagement in the Content Areas
Holiday Inn Express, Elk Grove (Sacramento)
Jan. 22, 2016, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. $239
Cool Tools 2016 @ Carondolet
East Bay CUE
Carondolet High School, Concord
Jan. 23, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $80
CA Conditions of Learning Symposium: Engage, Teach, Lead
San Ramon Valley Conference Center
Jan. 28, 2016, 7:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. $140
Learning and the Brain Conference
Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco
Feb. 11-13, 2016 $459
Coastal Systems Teacher Institute (Grades 3-5)
Monterey Bay Aquarium
June 20-24, 2016 (follow up sessions 10/29/16, 1/21/17, 4/7/17) NO FEE
(application process; registration open to teacher teams)
