TechFest 2009 Teacher Workshops

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All classes and waiting lists are full at this time.  Due to the size of the class rooms, we are allowed to place only 50 people in each session.
If we receive cancellations and you have registered for a waiting list, you will be notified via email if we are able to move you into the session of your choice.  There is always the chance that people will not show up for their registered classes on the day of the event.  Please feel free to stop by the workshop registration table to see if there is room to join a session.  If there is not, please take the opportunity to enjoy the TechFest exhibits and demonstrations.  We're sure you'll take ideas back to your classrooms to share with your students.
At Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH ~ Ponitz Center (bldg. 12), 4th & Perry
Free Admission  ~  Free Parking in Ponitz Center
 
Session 1                8:30-10:00 AM
1A. It Shouldn’t Have to Be This Hard      Presented by Vicki Hudepohl and Jennifer Stafford
This session serves to increase the successful participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs such as those in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  The focus will be on student learning styles, physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges, and strategies/accommodations that students need to be successful in the classroom.1B. FIRST LEGO League Robotics      Presented by Kathy LevineThis class is an overview of the FIRST LEGO League robotics competition program.  It is for the educator who would like to use robotics to strengthen student skills and interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) classes and courses of study.  Competition basics, team formation and funding options will be discussed.
 
Session 2     10:30-12:00 PM
2A. Putting the “Brain” in STEM:       Presented by Leigh Ann Fish
Strategies and Techniques for Gifted and Advanced Learners This workshop will provide K-12 teachers with research-based strategies for differentiating math and science instruction in their classrooms. Teachers will learn how to engage students in real-world problem solving and applications. Various lessons and activities will be modeled and explored by participants for use in their own classrooms.
2B. Kites in the Classroom            Presented by Judith Wehn
Explore the principles of flight using low cost sled kites. We will build a simple sled kite while exploring measurement, perimeter and area. Science as inquiry, physical science (force and motion) and science and technology (design) for upper elementary/middle school students.  Participants will receive background materials to implement this activity back in their classrooms.
 
Session 3     1:00-2:30 PM
3A. Sound & Vibration                      Presented by Claudia McCall
Stop in to discover how sound is produced and why instruments vibrate into high and low pitch.  Experiment with percussion instruments of same composition in different sizes to prove the theory that smaller instruments sound higher and larger instruments sound lower.  It'll really shake you up.  You will leave this workshop with a practical lesson to share with your students.3B. ESL Toolbox Presented by Dr. John Haught, Mojgan Soleimanpour, Teresa Troyer and Zandra Woody
English Language Learners bring rich resources from around the world to your classroom-- but sometimes we don't know how to build upon their foundation.  This session will introduce you to the unique concerns and needs of ESL students and then engage you in hands-on strategies to build the "scaffolding" needed to support achievement in content and English language acquisition.
 
Session 4     3:00-4:30 PM
4A. Simplicity of Grants                  Presented by Judy SteritzLearn the basics of grant selection and writing by learning how to follow the rules making grant selection and writing a simple process.  This workshop will examine common education grants and explore the logic model commonly requested from foundations and organizations.
4B. Phases of the Moon           Presented by Gerald Lahmann
A few ideas of how to teach the phases of the Moon and distance relationships to astronomical objects.  It begins with the description of the Moon phases, then proceeds to imprinting the terms on the mind.  What causes the phases and other places one can find phases in our solar system, example Venus.  How one can scale distances in space with common objects and where the information may be found.
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009
Walk-in participants will be accepted on a space available basis
Confirmation of registration will be sent AFTER registration deadline.
Continuing Education Units sponsored by Wright State University
For information on qualifying CEU’s for your district, contact your LPDC
 A certificate for 1.5 Professional hrs. will be granted with the completion of each session attended
Please DO NOT bring children to the workshops
 For questions regarding the workshops call: Shiela Wallace, 937-429-2473 after 10 a.m.
 
 




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