Teacher Appreciation Week (May)

Education Today and Tomorrow

Posted: June 30, 2021 at 7:30 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2021 at 6:55 pm

This presentation will provide a perspective on P-12 and higher education today while also offering a foreshadow on the future of education in the US. The presentation will review long-standing traditions, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on educational institutions and changes that will be sustained as P-12 schools and colleges and universities adapt and […]

A/V requirements: Laptop, LCD, Screen

Mark R. Ginsberg

Teaching Writing and Using Writing to Learn

Posted: September 29, 2014 at 3:48 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2021 at 6:54 pm

As director of the Northern Virginia Writing Project from 1978 to 2011, I’ve been involved with improving the teaching of writing in area schools, public and private K-University. This talk is intended for teachers, parents and educators interested in improving writing in their institutions.

A/V requirements: None

Don Gallehr

Teacher Professional Development

Posted: September 29, 2014 at 3:45 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2021 at 6:11 pm

A discussion of ways teachers can develop the skills to enhance their relationships with students, become more effective reflective practitioners, and create vibrant professional learning communities in their schools.

A/V requirements: Screen

Betsy DeMulder

Classroom Communication

Posted: September 9, 2014 at 8:37 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2021 at 6:10 pm

Features the concept of defining the teacher as a manager of a communication environment and the resulting consequences. (Good for school workshops, in-service training, and teacher groups.)

A/V requirements: None

Don Boileau

Boosting Teacher Effectiveness through Performance

Posted: September 9, 2014 at 8:30 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2021 at 6:10 pm

Given the challenges facing public education today, using enhanced performance skills in the classroom may produce students who exhibit better attention, interest, and response. Teacher enthusiasm is a pedagogical necessity, and the communicative style of a teacher can have an affect on the degree to which students learn.

A/V requirements: Laptop, LCD, Screen

Susan (Susie) Tomasovic