THE POWER OF THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK:
A Behind the Scenes Experience in The Sharing of Story and Art
Award-Winning Author and Illustrator Anne Sibley O’Brien and
Associate Professor of Children’s Literature, Raymond P. Kettel
July 23 & 24, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Room 194, Fairlane Center South
19000 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn, MI
Intended audience: EDUCATION STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALISTS
Goals of this two day workshop include:
- Applying classroom techniques for sharing multicultural literature
- Recognizing the role of authenticity in illustrating multicultural books
- Evaluating illustrations (composition, color, line, etc) for meaning
- Understanding how an award-winning graphic novel was produced
- Participating in a readers theatre presentation
- Exploring problem solving with children’s literature
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Creating An Online Presence: Harnessing the Power of the Internet In Your Classroom
Presented by: Dr. Stein Brunvand
August 20 & 21, 2008 - 9a.m. - 4p.m.
School of Education
Room 194, Fairlane Center South
19000 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn, MI
Topics To Be Covered Include:
- Designing and Maintaining a Class Website/Wiki
- Editing/Producing/Publishing Podcasts
- Establishing and Maintaining a Blog To Promote Literacy
- Using Web 2.0 Tools to Create and Collaborate
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Everything You Need To Know About...Passing The Integrated Science MTTC, But Were Afraid To Ask!
September 19, 2008 1:30-4:30 pm and September 20, 2008 9-12 pm
Fairlane Center South, 19000 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn, MI
Workshop Presenter: Dr. Gail Luera, Associate Professor of Science Education
This course will help you identify and correct weaknesses in your scientific knowledge so that you will be prepared to successfully complete the Integrated Science Michigan Teacher Test for Teacher Certification.
Intended Audience
Elementary and Secondary pre-service and inservice educators who are in integrated science programs and are interested in improving their MTTC Integrated Science test scores
Workshop Goals
Participants will:
• identify areas of strength and weakness in each of the subareas (Constructing/Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge/Foundations of Scientific Inquiry, Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science) of the exam
• learn test taking strategies to use with the multiple choice exam
• create an electronic portfolio that will serve as a resource as you prepare for the exam
• learn different time management models and be able to use time management techniques to complete a sample exam within a time limit
• develop a plan for preparing for the exam and what to do the day of the test
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