Upcoming Events

Brain Compatible Teaching & Learning - August 2-4, 2010

FOCUS on design, methods and environments that fit with how our

• brains learn naturally
• experience a variety of brain-based principles and methods while discovering more about our brains
• focus will be on designing lessons using either David Meier’s fourstep model or Colin Rose’s six-step MASTER plan
• work with others to produce specific learning plans for your learning objectives
• leave with many ideas to enhance your classes

Learning-Centered Approaches Using Technology - August 5-6, 2010

FOCUS on using your senses and building relationships using technology to make your course come alive

• discover technology that is easy to use - for you and your students create learning games and cartoons
• make a short video clip with pictures and words
• use chat and group features
• listen to students explain what helps them learn in online environments