Register here. TLC Credit: STEAM Presenter(s): Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator  Description: This workshop track will engage students in hands-on learning with makerspace tools and technologies. The goal of the workshop is to increase students’ comfort with and understanding of STEAM (science, technology tools, technologies, arts/design, and math) tools and practices and equip them with pedagogical...

Register here. TLC Credit: IS, AATD Presenter(s): Ann Shoplik, Administrator, Belin-Blank Center Description: What is academic acceleration and who might benefit? Acceleration is the best-researched educational programming option for academically talented (gifted) students, yet it is not used often because many educators have not had the opportunity to learn about it. We also worry about the social impact of moving a student up. Research tells us that acceleration is a good option to consider...

Register here. TLC Credit: STEAM Presenter(s): Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator  Description: In this workshop, students will participate in a hands-on, "quick-fire" STEAM activity and get an introduction to what STEAM is, why it's important, and how to facilitate it in their classrooms. We will also provide an overview of what will be involved in the other workshops in the STEAM track and discuss the...

Register here. TLC Credit: IS, GO Presenter(s): Dr. Will Coghill-Behrends, Director, Global Education Initiatives Dr. Maia Sheppard, Assistant Professor, Social Studies Education Dr. EunJung Kim, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education  Description: Students are entering a world that is more globally interconnected and complicated than ever before, yet often lack the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively operate in that space. In this workshop, teacher candidates will learn the...

Register here. TLC Credit: IS, D Presenter(s): Nina Lorimor-Easley, M.S., M.Ed., Assistant Director of Education and Outreach at IRRC Lindsay Seydel, M.Ed., Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC  Description: This workshop will provide an overview of what dyslexia is and what it is not. We will address some common myths regarding dyslexia. The information provided in this workshop will help participants recognize when students might be exhibiting signs of dyslexia. This workshop will also...

This event is in-person. Please register here. TLC Credit: ML Presenter(s): Marina Durinova, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar; David Degollado, PhD; Assistant Professor; Lia Plakans, PhD, Professor  Description: The workshop on home language support aligns with the Core Principle of valuing students' identities. Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to identify effective strategies for providing home language support and engaging with multilingual learners' families and communities. By...

Register here. TLC Credit: IS, AATD Presenter(s): Laurie Croft, PhD, Clinical Faculty, Belin-Blank Center  Description: Teachers are the most important school-based factor for student success. This seems to be especially true for students who are identified for gifted education/talent development programs. This session will help you understand how teachers can better understand gifts and talent development, making a difference for their students. What is a catalyst, and how can you be the best...

Register here. TLC Credit: IS, GO Presenter(s): Dr. Will Coghill-Behrends, Director, Global Education Initiatives Dr. Maia Sheppard, Assistant Professor, Social Studies Education Dr. EunJung Kim, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education  Description: Students are entering a world that is more globally interconnected and complicated than ever before, yet often lack the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively operate in that space. In this workshop, teacher candidates will learn the...

Register here. TLC Credit: STEAM Presenter(s): Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator  Description: In this workshop, students will gain hands-on experience participating in and designing STEAM activities using the everyday materials and low-cost STEAM kits available in many schools. For the hands-on STEAM challenge, students will get to choose between making recycled fashion, articulating animals, or Lego cars...

Recently, there has been an escalation of book bans and censorship in public school classrooms and libraries across the U.S. Many of the current book ban campaigns target books by or about LGBTQIA+ persons and people of color. In this Obermann Conversation, an outreach librarian, two scholars of education, and the director of a local cultural institution will discuss the history of book bans in the Midwest as well as nationally, and look forward to a future with access to books for all...

Register here. TLC Credit: IS, AATD Presenter: Randy Lange, PhD, Administrator, Belin-Blank Center Description: Because of the natural intellectual diversity in a classroom today, differentiation is the approach that better meets students' needs. In this session, key concepts of differentiation will be covered. The importance of adapting content, process, product, and environment will be a focus. Guidelines to get started on developing a differentiated classroom will be shared.  Learning...

Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. in the College of Education's Baker Teacher Leader Center in North Lindquist and the UI College of Education Courtyard. Free boxed picnic lunches, gifts, drawings for prizes, and musical entertainment provided by The Silver Swing Band. The Iowa Raptor Project will also provide an opportunity to meet one of the raptors in the courtyard. Please RSVP online! For more information, call Lois J. Gray at 319-335-5347 or lois-gray@uiowa.edu

Register here. TLC Credit: STEAM Presenter(s): Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator  Description: In this workshop, students will gain hands-on experience participating in and designing STEAM activities using vinyl cutters, laser cutters, and other subtractive manufacturing tools. For the hands-on STEAM challenge, students will get to choose between making a laser cut family crest or a vinyl sticker logo for...

Please register here. TLC Credit: IS, SEBMH Presenter(s): Amy Kahle; Director of Intervention Programs for the United Action for Youth. Description: This session will be a quick review of the DBT concepts from Level 1 and a deeper dive into applying them in practice. How does DBT fit into a trauma informed classroom? Who benefits from DBT? What might implementation look like? Can I use DBT in my science (or math or English) class? What do youth say about the skills they’ve learned? Time will...

Register here. TLC Credit: IS, AATD Presenter(s): Katie Schabilion, Ph.D., Administrator, Belin-Blank Center  Description: Often, assessment is viewed as the culmination of a process: measuring what a student knows or can do at various points throughout the curriculum. However, to be most effective, assessment must be designed to inform future actions, such as what a student should be taught next or what program or intervention may benefit them. This workshop will offer an introduction to...

Please register here. TLC Credit: IS, SEBMH Presenter(s):  Emily Thomas PhD, LP, HSP. Clinical Assistant Professor  Description: This is a three-part series - Using empirically supported strategies, Dr. Thomas will make relevant skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Iowa educators.   The three trainings will focus on three core skills:   1) Acting on one’s personally chosen values—identifying what matters and pursuing these values via consistent action.  2) Developing...

Register here. TLC Credit: IS, D Presenter(s): Nina Lorimor-Easley, MS, MEd, Assistant Director of Education and Outreach at IRRC Lindsay Seydel, M.Ed., Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC.  Description: Assistive technology includes devices, software, or equipment purposefully chosen to help children with reading disabilities complete academic and everyday tasks. Assistive technology facilitates students’ full participation in academic instruction and allows them to demonstrate their...

Register here. TLC Credit: STEAM Presenter(s): Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator  Description: In this workshop, students will gain hands-on experience participating in and designing STEAM activities using 3D design software and 3D printers. For the hands-on STEAM challenge, students will get to choose between making a keychain that represents a part of their identity or a 'cookie' cutter personally...

As part of the University of Iowa’s annual celebration of International Education Week, International Programs will host a WorldCanvass program to present both the International Impact Award and the Global Student Awards for 2023.

Please Register Here. TLC Credit: IS Presenter: Cheryl Ferguson, MSEd, BSEd. PhD Candidate Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology; ETC Graduate Assistant; ILEND Graduate; Dementia Friend Champion. Description: This is an introduction to the ETCs new VR headsets. This workshop will include an overview of the headset technology including a demonstration of the hardware and participants' use of the headset's setup program. Possible ways to integrate this technology into curriculum at...

Please Register Here. TLC Credit: IS Presenter: Cheryl Ferguson, MSEd, BSEd, PhD Candidate Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology; ETC Graduate Assistant; ILEND Graduate; Dementia Friend Champion Description: Join Cheryl for part two in a series of workshops on the use of VR in the Classroom. This workshop will build on basic concepts introduced during the first hour of the workshop and give students more time to explore the library of titles offered by the ETC. The Workshop will end...