January 2025
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A Negotiable Chasm: From High School English to First-Year Writing
First-year writing courses have been in existence for nearly a century and a half in the United States. A 2017 survey of nearly 450 higher education institutions revealed that first-year writing is overwhelmingly required (96%) in one form or another. But what does first-year writing look like? What do students learn there? What should they know and be able to do as they come into it? And what aspects of the movement from high school English to first-year writing should both secondary and postsecondary teachers pay attention to? In this webinar, we will explore the overlaps and divergences between high school English and first-year writing. We will explore the history of first-year writing, as well as current guiding documents from professional organizations (NCTE, CCCC, NWP, CWPA) for teaching first-year writing. We will review the contexts of high school English and first-year writing that enable and constrain different kinds of teaching choices. Using information from particular institutions, we will consider what students encounter with writing throughout their college educations. The webinar will conclude by discussing how teachers in high school and first-year writing settings might navigate the tensions between the two classes. An Introduction To: Growing Educator Capacities to Share Picture Books That Center the Stories of Currently & Historically Marginalized People, with a Focus on Books That Tell Stories of Immigration Since 1970
Sarah Norsworthy, Ed.D. Literacy Specialist November 6, 2024 4:30-5:30 Via Zoom maine.wildapricot.org/event-5895535 1 Contact Hour |
August 2024
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/923035292407?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Embracing AI in the Classroom
A virtual half-day workshop with Two Maine Teachers: Kate Meyer and Nicole Karod August 5, 9-12 pm, via Zoom We will explore: 1) Ethical Considerations and Best Practices Understand best practices for implementing AI responsibly and effectively in your teaching environment. 2) Practical AI Tools for Educators Discover a range of AI-powered tools that can assist in lesson planning, feedback, personalized learning, and more. 3) Collaborative Activities and Q &A Engage in collaborative activities with fellow educators to brainstorm innovative AI applications and troubleshoot potential challenges $25 for MCELA members (use your membership #/promo code, email [email protected] if you forgot your code). $35 (non-members) |
June 2024
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Artificial Intelligence for ELA Educators: Unlocking Student Potential
with Kate Meyer, English and Instructional Design teacher at Mt. Desert Island High School 1 hour Zoom webinar June 4, 2024, from 6-7 pm Are you ready to unlock your students' full potential while navigating the world of artificial intelligence? This session will explore practical strategies and engaging activities for artificial intelligence in the English Language Arts classroom. From understanding the basics to delving into ethical considerations, I will inspire you with the knowledge and tools to empower your students to become responsible AI users. FREE for MCELA members (use your membership #/promo code (email [email protected] if you forgot your code) $5 for non-members Recording will be sent to all registered participants. |
May 2024
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Bringing Wabanaki Studies Into the Classroom
with Brianne Lolar, MDOE Wabanaki Specialist 1 hour Zoom webinar May 23, 2024, from 4-5 pm Join a Panawahpskek citizen, MDOE Wabanaki Studies specialist, and former classroom teacher, who will bring her decades of expertise to the world of ELA. We’ll go beyond the standard list of books to read, and get creative with bringing words to life as we embark on the Wabanaki Studies learning journey together. This is for all educators interested in collaborating and supporting one another to understand Wabanaki’s rich culture while integrating Wabanaki studies into the existing curriculum. FREE for MCELA members (use your membership #/promo code (email [email protected] if you forgot your code). $5 for non-members Recording will be sent to all registered participants. |
December 2023
Writing Toward the Future: Digital Storytelling in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION
Today’s global dialogue is often happening inside digital platforms, from TikTok to Instagram. This workshop argues for making digital storytelling (DS) a standard, best practice in schools. DS is a portal into productive participation in the digital sphere and into internalizing the structure and power of story while practicing the ‘human skills’ needed to succeed in a world of omnipresent change. Participants will explore the multiple advantages of tapping digital storytelling as a sublime pathway into engaging with the Language Arts curriculum.
DATE: December 12th, 2023
Registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/753840756997?aff=oddtdtcreator
Today’s global dialogue is often happening inside digital platforms, from TikTok to Instagram. This workshop argues for making digital storytelling (DS) a standard, best practice in schools. DS is a portal into productive participation in the digital sphere and into internalizing the structure and power of story while practicing the ‘human skills’ needed to succeed in a world of omnipresent change. Participants will explore the multiple advantages of tapping digital storytelling as a sublime pathway into engaging with the Language Arts curriculum.
DATE: December 12th, 2023
Registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/753840756997?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 2023
The Educator’s Balancing Act: Enhancing Teacher Workflow with AI
August 2023 Textured Teaching Workshop Series
Now FREE thanks to a generous grant from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/638058699747
Anti racist and anti bias teaching are not simply conceptual. They are also praxis; how you teach your subject matter, how you design learning experiences, how you relate with students, how you move about in your institution, and more.
It is through these practices that we work on healing as an outcome of education. Through Textured Teaching (Germán 2021), an innovative approach, you'll find answers that don't sacrifice increased engagement, a striving toward justice, and acute skill-building.
Participants will:
In this workshop, participants will be able to move from theory into action and see sample lessons and units they can build their own ideas upon to be both encouraged and equipped to support students with skill building all while working toward making our nation a better place.
Session 1- Setting the Context for Textured Teaching
Session 2- Textured Teaching is Student-Driven, Community-Centered, and Interdisciplinary
Session 3- Textured Teaching is Experiential and Flexible
Session 4- Bringing Textured Teaching Home
Each session is 1 hour to 1.5 hours. Ideally, participants will have the book in order to follow along.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/638058699747
You don't need the book to do the webinar, but if you would like to purchase the book, you can get a 40% discount at https://www.heinemann.com/products/e12041.aspx using promo code: EXHB23
Read more about Textured Teaching here:
https://blog.heinemann.com/what-is-textured-teaching-by-lorena-germ%C3%A1n
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/638058699747
Anti racist and anti bias teaching are not simply conceptual. They are also praxis; how you teach your subject matter, how you design learning experiences, how you relate with students, how you move about in your institution, and more.
It is through these practices that we work on healing as an outcome of education. Through Textured Teaching (Germán 2021), an innovative approach, you'll find answers that don't sacrifice increased engagement, a striving toward justice, and acute skill-building.
Participants will:
- Understand and name the four traits of Textured Teaching
- Identify practices they can implement immediately to bring back a culturally sustaining pedagogy
- Workshop ideas for what to do in their classrooms, schools, and roles
In this workshop, participants will be able to move from theory into action and see sample lessons and units they can build their own ideas upon to be both encouraged and equipped to support students with skill building all while working toward making our nation a better place.
Session 1- Setting the Context for Textured Teaching
Session 2- Textured Teaching is Student-Driven, Community-Centered, and Interdisciplinary
Session 3- Textured Teaching is Experiential and Flexible
Session 4- Bringing Textured Teaching Home
Each session is 1 hour to 1.5 hours. Ideally, participants will have the book in order to follow along.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/638058699747
You don't need the book to do the webinar, but if you would like to purchase the book, you can get a 40% discount at https://www.heinemann.com/products/e12041.aspx using promo code: EXHB23
Read more about Textured Teaching here:
https://blog.heinemann.com/what-is-textured-teaching-by-lorena-germ%C3%A1n