Mouse Icon 21st Century Skills and Technology, Information and Media Literacies

Come explore the convergence of 21st century skills with technology, information and media literacies. Participants will investigate ways that these new literacies can help transform learning. A collection of technology-enhanced strategies and lessons will be developed to help students achieve content standards and become competent in 21st century skills. 

ONLINE; July 1 - 21

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

ITEC 40093, CRN #15213

2 graduate credit hours, $936

ITEC 50093, CRN #15214

Julee Henry, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon Adobe Acrobat PDF Basics: An Overview of PDF Files as a Tool

Communicating effectively and efficiently with audiences, peers and employers is crucial in a society that is moving at a rapid pace. An effective, easy tool for communicating electronically is a PDF file. This Adobe Acrobat workshop is designed to equip the beginner or novice user with the skills needed to downsize and convert Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel files. You will also be able to e-mail and create secure passwords for each PDF file. 

ONLINE; May 20 - June 7

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

ITEC 40093, CRN #15207

2 graduate credit hours, $936

ITEC 50093, CRN #15208

Marian Maxfield, instructor, LDES

Anyplace, Anywhere, Adding an Online Component to Your Classroom

Use technology in a very unique way. Give your students a second or third chance to master a difficult concept.  Create an online component to your instruction using tools that are easy to use and inexpensive. Reach your students at home, in the study hall or anywhere. You will learn how to use online services and applications such as Camtasia, Moodle and Audacity to create and place your lessons on YouTube or TeacherTube, or on iPods and cell phones.  .

Sat & Sun June 8th & 9th

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

ITEC 40093, CRN #15215

1 graduate credit hour, $468

ITEC 50093, CRN #15216

Parking, $6

Thomas McNeal, instructor, LDES

Balanced Literacy: The MAX Approach

Socrates wisely said, "I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."  This workshop, through active participation and modeling, will provide teachers with student-centered literacy activities that are effective in promoting higher-order thinking in all content areas and at all grade levels.  The strategies presented will foster active participation, critical thinking and classroom collaboration.  Participants will leave with a "tool-kit" of ideas that can be implemented with ease.

RF, June 20 and 21

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CI 40093, CRN #15210

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15211

Parking, $6

Kim Ellis and Tricia Perry, instructors, TLC

Building on Trust: The Construction of Community in the Classroom Via a Social Curriculum

This workshop will assist teachers in developing new skills toward positive discipline and community building in their classrooms. Participants will work together to identify ways to model our highest values as opposed to resorting to punishment and threats. Deliberate attention will be given to considering cultural diversity of students while developing individual classroom strategies for positive relationships among the members of the classroom community (including the teacher!). Participants will also explore the role of the "social curriculum" in the context and in the implementation and practice of traditional school academic curricula. All participants will contribute to and will receive a class booklet of sources and ideas for extending, refining or defending their plans.

MTWR, July 8 - July 11

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CI 50093, CRN #15212

Parking, $12

Sheri Leafgren, instructor, TLC

>*Bullying: From the Playground to the Classroom

This workshop will provide participants with information about bullying behavior and how to prevent this aggressive behavior in school. The workshop will also emphasize the effect that bullying has on victims and will suggest various treatments to help them cope with this problem. Participants will explore how to provide a sense of security to students in school by developing a process to address bullying.   

MT, June 10 - June 11

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CI 40093, CRN #15217

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15218

Parking, $6

David Volosin, instructor, TLC

NEW!! Children of Incarcerated Parents:  What Educators Need to Know

More than 1.5 million children have at least one parent in prison or jail.  This workshop explores the impact parental incarceration has on children in the urban public school system and dispels the myths of the criminal justice system.  Teachers will share their experiences and learn intervention techniques that foster positive outcomes in teaching children of incarcerated parents.  Textbook: " All Alone in the World: Children of the Incarcerated," Neil Bernstein, 2005 ISBN 1-56584-985-3.

S, July 6 and July 13

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CI 40093, CRN #15219

1 graduate credit hour, $468

HDFS 51093, CRN #15220

Parking, $6

Jimmy Tyree, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon China Today I:  Culture and Land

This workshop will provide an introduction to the enduring culture of China.  The contents include a wide range of topics ranging from Chinese high culture to folk culture.  Participants will gain a general understanding of the highlights of Chinese art, philosophy, language and science, as well as what Chinese culture has offered to the world.  Upon completion, workshop participants will be able to utilize information and resources related to teaching practice, business settings and life situations.

ONLINE; June 3 - 21

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

CULT 40093, CRN #15221

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CULT 50093, CRN #15222

Xiaoqi Yu, instructor, FLA

Mouse Icon China Today II: Society and Government

This workshop will provide an introduction to the contemporary society and political system of China.  Participants will gain a general understanding of the political and social structure of contemporary China, as well as the economic ties and challenges both China and U.S. are encountering under the circumstances of globalization.  Upon completion, workshop participants will be able to utilize information and resources related to teaching practice, business settings and life situations.

ONLINE; June 24 - July 12

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

CULT 40093, CRN #15224

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CULT 50093, CRN #15226

Xiaoqi Yu, instructor, FLA

Mouse Icon Classroom Management: Addressing All Students' Behavioral Needs

This workshop is designed to help school personnel better address the behavior needs of all students, with and without disabilities.

ONLINE; July 1 - Aug 2

3 graduate credit hours, $1404

SPED 50093, CRN # 15363

Wiley, Andrew, instructor, LDES

Content-Based Literacy: Common Core and Practices in Literacy

Participants will look deeply at essential concepts in the content areas in science, math and social studies in order to build bibliographies of varied text resource that support content learning and will develop multiple methods to simultaneously support development of language arts common core concepts as children express their earning in literate ways, such as poetry, dramatization, presentation, journaling, mapping, narrative and more.

MTWR, July 29 - Aug. 1

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

CI 40093, CRN #15227

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CI 50093, CRN #15229

Parking, $12

Sheri Leafgren, instructor, TLC

Mouse Icon The Culture of Poverty: Understanding the Hidden Rules

A whole person approach will be utilized to understand the influence of the hidden rules of economic class upon the development of children, adolescents and adults, including a specific focus on individuals living in poverty. Participants will learn a framework to examine strengths and weaknesses by looking at personal resources: coping, emotional, financial, mental, physical, relationships, spiritual, support systems and knowledge of the hidden rules. Best practices for educators and human services professionals will be identified.

ONLINE; June 3 - June 21

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

CI 40093, CRN #15251

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CI 50093, CRN #15252

Kathryn Knapp, instructor, TLC

Mouse Icon Designing Web Sites: An Overview

The World Wide Web is used extensively in educational and business settings as a means of presenting original information. The variety and availability of programs for web design have increased; however, it is important to first learn basic Web designing principles and skills. This workshop provides skills in organizing and writing information for the Web, structuring a site, enhancing site usability and evaluating one's efforts.  Participates will create a blueprint of a website in this workshop that will assist in the future creation of the website. This workshop is independent of and does not teach specific software and other technologies used in building the site.

ONLINE; July 5 - 18

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

ITEC 40093, CRN #15253

1 graduate credit hour, $468

ITEC 50093, CRN #15254

Marian Maxfield, instructor, LDES

Developing a Professional Learning Community (PLC): What? Why? How?

What is our school's purpose? What should our students be learning? How will we know if they've learned it? How will we respond if they haven't? Participants will work collaboratively with colleagues to answer these and other important questions in this experiential workshop for educators committed to raising student achievement; increasing teacher effectiveness and satisfaction; and improving school culture through the empowering and transformative "PLC at work" process.  The workshop is intended to be helpful to all individuals, but may be particularly beneficial for groups from the same school.

MTWRF June 24 - 28

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CI 50093, CRN #15255

Parking, $10

Betsy Justice, instructor, TLC

Mouse Icon Developing Web Sites with Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver is one of the most highly-rated visual Web site development tools. It provides users with powerful tools to lay out pages, develop, and maintain Web sites and add a wide variety of sophisticated Web features. Dreamweaver is extensible, modular and is intended to meet the development needs of all Web developers, from beginners to experts. The focus of this workshop is to learn the essential operations and controls of Dreamweaver and begin to understand fundamental coding strategies behind the scenes, driving modern web development. Student projects aim to implement real-world strategies for authoring flexible and highly accessible websites using XHTML and CSS. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A COMPLEX PROGRAM. STRONG COMPUTER SKILLS ARE REQUIRED.

ONLINE; June 17 - July 12

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

ITEC 40093, CRN #15256

2 graduate credit hours, $936

ITEC 50093, CRN #15257

Richard (Ben) Hollis, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon  Effective Writing Instruction

Do all of your students have great ideas for writing that result in engaging voice, sentence fluency and organization?  If you answered "no", this workshop can help.  Do you wish some of your students used better word choice and conventions?  If you answered "yes", then you could benefit from some strategies you will learn in this workshop.  Are you comfortable and confident with how you grade your students' writing?  If you answered, "sometimes", then take this workshop and turn "sometimes" into "most of the time."  Join colleagues and learn instructional strategies and practical assessment tools that will enable you to effectively teach and assess writing in all subject areas.

ONLINE; July 15 - July 26

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15223

Helen Gay Fawcett, instructor, TLC

Emotional Intelligence: Implications and Applications for the Classroom and Other Settings

What is emotional intelligence? Why is emotional intelligence important, and how can educators and counselors promote its development within students and clients?  These are a few of the questions that will be addressed as participants are introduced to basic concepts and models related to emotional intelligence.  In this experiential workshop, practical strategies that can be applied personally, as well as in professional settings, will be explored.

MT, Aug. 5 and 6

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15225

Parking, $6

Betsy Justice, instructor, TLC

NEW!! Energizing Parent-Teacher Engagement Practices for 21st Century Learning Environments:  Part 1

Teachers, have your energies for fostering parent engagement dwindled?  Do you find yourself dreading communicating with that hard to reach parent?  Are only a few well-meaning individuals coming to events and activities?  Or, does your school improvement planning team need some strategic leadership to enact the kind of community engagement that attracts even the hardest to reach families?  No Child Left Behind has put a tremendous pressure on teachers and principals to attract parents to schools, promote student achievement and foster student engagement.  Part 1 of this workshop series deals specifically with teacher practices and classroom strategies on parent involvement issues. 

TW, July 23 and 24

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15228

Parking, $6

Janice Kroeger, instructor, TLC

NEW!! Energizing Parent-Teacher Engagement Practices for 21st Century Learning Environments:  Part 2

Part 2 of this workshop series continues looking at the parent-teacher partnership and is designed to examine holistic school practices.  Groups of teachers in elementary schools are encouraged to attend sessions together to build critical support groups.  Designating leadership roles, focal practices and innovation, the workshop will cater to demongraphic variations within schools and support local changes in schools.  Teachers, principals, SIP team members and parent leaders are encouraged to attend together to individualize school change planning.  All teachers, principals and ancillary staff are welcomed.  Part 1 is not required but encouraged as a base for Part 2.

TW, July 30 and 31

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15230

Parking, $6

Janice Kroeger, instructor, TLC

>Experiential Group Workshop

The intent of this small group experience is to provide an occasion for personal growth and the opportunity to learn about group dynamics and leadership experientially.  It is intended for healthy, normal adults to gain awareness of self-in-relating to others through interpersonal encounter.  The group's ethical processes and interventions are based on research on marathon groups, Gestalt groups and other experiential models.  Facilitation will vary from individual, dyadic, sub-group and group-as-a-whole focus.

Please specify which session you would like to attend.

(A)  F, May 31

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

S, June 1

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

1 under graduate credit hour, $440

CHDS 40093 CRN #15231

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15233

Parking, $3

Special Fee, $30.00

Ansel Woldt, instructor, LDES

(B)  F, Aug 2

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

S, Aug 3

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

1 under graduate credit hour, $440

CHDS 40093 CRN #15234

1 gradate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15235

Special Fee, $30.00

Parking, $3

Ansel Woldt, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon Family History for Teachers, Counselors and Social Workers

Family history research can be used in K-12 and university classrooms, counseling and social work settings, and various other health and human services.  This online workshop will allow participants the time and resources necessary to research their own family histories, will teach the academic and affective benefits of using genealogy, and will offer practical examples of implementation with children and adults that align with content standards in social studies, language arts, science, technology, and counseling.  Family history can provide authentic opportunities for developing research skills and incredible motivation for reluctant learners.

ONLINE; July 1 - 26

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

CI 40093, CRN #15236

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CI 50093, CRN #15237

Kathryn Knapp, instructor, TLC

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Culture and Helping Professionals

This workshop is designed to aid human service professionals to identify, support and be an ally to individuals and families on the gender spectrum.

TR, Aug 6 to Aug 15

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CHDS 50093, CRN #16055

Diana Van Winkle, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon  Grant Writing

Learn basic grant writing skills; including proposal development, acquisition and management. Review strategies for developing successful grants.

Please select one of the following two sections:

(A)  ONLINE; June 3 - 29

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

EDAD 40093, CRN #15753

2 graduate credit hours, $936

EDAD 50093, CRN # 15754

Michael Bloom, instructor, FLA

(B)  ONLINE; July 22 - August 17

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

EDAD 40093, CRN # 15755

2 graduate credit hours, $936

EDAD 50093, CRN # 15756

Michael Bloom, instructor, FLA

Mouse Icon Halfway Up the Stairs: Early Middle Level Education and Effective Teaching and Learning in Grades 4-5

Are you an early childhood teacher planning to work with students in grades 4-5?  In this workshop you will explore the philosophy, curriculum and organization of schools and educators serving children in grades 4-5. Strategies, programs, practices and curriculum for children in grades 4-5 will be examined.

ONLINE; July 29 - Aug 9

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CI 40093, CRN #15157

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15158

Kathryn Knapp, instructor, TLC

It is wisdom to know others and there is no business like Sino-business.  The economic tie between China and the U.S. is rapidly growing.  Doing business effectively in China requires a practical knowledge of the culture and people of China.  For instance, a comprehensive understanding of the power structure of Chinese society will be essential in making business negotiation strategies.  This workshop is designed to provide practical and informative insights of Chinese culture and social mores for a better intercultural business practice and communication.

ONLINE; May 20 - 31

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CULT 40093, CRN #15238

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CULT 50093, CRN #15239

Xiaoqi Yu, instructor, FLA

Mouse Icon >*Intrapersonal Conflict and Stress Management

This workshop will explore a variety of ways to help manage intrapersonal conflict – conflict within your own self – and how these techniques can be applied to both reduce stress and enhance optimal performance. A broad range of stress reduction techniques will be presented, and participants will be able to experiment with various approaches to see which ones are most compatible with their individual needs and preferences. We will also consider different facets of emotional and social learning, and their roles in addressing intrapersonal conflict. 

ONLINE; June 24 - July 25

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CHDS 50093, CRN #15240

Jennifer Maxwell, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon Leadership and You

The primary objectives of this workshop are A) Assist students in developing communication competencies and interpersonal relationships; B) Develop personal leadership skills and apply those skills through projects in and outside the classroom; and finally C) Explore the ways in which leadership acts as a means for understanding the norms, values, and beliefs that shape practices within organizations.  Some of the central issues we will be addressing in the workshop are: Identifying a personal leadership style.  What is the meaning of leadership? What are some of the different characteristics of leadership? What are the moral purposes of leadership?

ONLINE; June 10 - July 10

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CHDS 40093, CRN #15241

Deanna Donaugh, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon  >*Managing and Negotiating Conflict in Your Personal and Professional Life

Learn effective classroom management strategies that lead to improved classroom instruction and academic achievement.  The instructor will focus on helping participants feel successful in the classroom as they create a classroom environment where the teacher can teach and the students can learn without the distraction of disruptive students. 

ONLINE; July 22 - Aug. 16

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CHDS 50093, CRN #15242

Jennifer Maxwell, instructor, LDES

Managing the Classroom for Success

Learn effective classroom management strategies that lead to improved classroom instruction and academic achievement. The instructor will focus on helping participants feel successful in the classroom as they create a classroom environment where the teacher can teach and the students can learn without the distraction of disruptive students.

MT, July 22 and 23

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CI 40093, CRN #15243

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15244

Parking, $6

David Volosin, Instructor, TLC

Mental Health Issues in the Classroom

This workshop is designed to assist professionals in gaining additional knowledge of diagnosable mental health conditions commonly seen in students.  Participants will understand how to identify signs and symptoms, how to assist students presenting with these conditions, recognize when and how to refer for additional help and will know what referral sources exist.  Journal articles and handouts will be provided.

MTW, July 8 - 10

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CHDS 40093, CRN #15245

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CHDS 50093, CRN #15246

Parking, $9

JoAnna Cline, instructor, LDES

Multicultural Education Policy and Practice, Inquiry and Case Study

In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore multicultural issues, resources, experiences, dispositions, skills and strategies relating to self and others with an emphasis on the intersecting dimensions of race, gender, and social class, as well as foundational perspectives and problems in diversity policy in human services and educational institutions. This workshop has face to face meetings plus additional online instruction. No textbook required.

M, July 1 and W, July 17,  9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

M, July 22 and T, July 23, 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

3 undergraduate credit hours, $1,320

CULT 40093, CRN #15776

3 graduate credit hours, $1,404

CULT 50093, CRN #15777

3 graduate credit hours, $1,404

CULT 70093 CRN #TBA

Parking, $12

Lisbeth Justice, FLA

Mouse Icon Nine Essential Skills in the Love and Logic Classroom

Learn how to end student arguing, guide children to own and solve their own problems, raise test scores and have more time to teach. This multi-media teacher training program makes teaching fun and rewarding, instead of stressful and exhausting.

ONLINE; June 3 - 24

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CI 40093, CRN #15247

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15248

Special fee, $18

Janice Kaluza, instructor, TLC

Mouse Icon Photoshop® I

Focus on the fundamental operations and controls of Photoshop. The workshop will feature lectures, demonstrations and tutorial lessons from the text.

ONLINE; July 15 - Aug. 9

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

ITEC 40093, CRN #15249

2 graduate credit hours, $936

ITEC 50093, CRN #15250

Richard (Ben) Hollis, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon Podcasting and Screen Capturing for Educators and Trainers

This Web-based workshop will help prepare educators and trainers to expand their lessons beyond the traditional face-to-face classroom. Participants will explore ways in which newer technologies can enhance their own teaching and their students' learning by using audio recording and screen capturing software.  Students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of software and Web sites to help aid in online instruction, including Audacity, Jin, Camtasia and Blogger.

ONLINE; June 10 - 30

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

ITEC 40093, CRN #15258

2 graduate credit hours, $936

ITEC 50093, CRN #15259

Elizabeth Thomas, instructor, LDES

Reaching and Teaching the ADHD Child

Learn to differentiate between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related disorders, and understand various approaches to treating children with ADHD, including behavior management, psychopharmacology and parent education.

WR, June 19 and 20

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

SPED 40093, CRN #15260

1 graduate credit hour, $468

SPED 50093, CRN #15261

Parking, $6

David Volosin, instructor, LDES

Reading Strategies for Struggling Readers

This workshop will expose participants to research-based procedures for teaching struggling readers.  Learn strategies for teaching students decoding, phonemic awareness, word recognition, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing across the curriculum.  Participants will also learn how to assess and diagnose their students' needs to apply the most effective strategies.  Each strategy will be introduced and modeled during the workshop.

Please specify which session you would like to attend:

(A) TW, June 25 and 26

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15262

Parking, $6

Lisa Hauser, instructor, TLC

(B) ONLINE: July 1 - 15

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15263

Helen Fawcett, instructor, TLC

Participants will obtain a solid understanding of the logic behind RTI, how RTI is implemented in schools, and how RTI can be used to identify students who have learning disabilities.

ONLINE; July 1 - 26

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

SPED 40093, CRN #15264

2 graduate credit hours, $936

SPED 50093, CRN #15265

Andrew Wiley, instructor, LDES

Reuniting Boys and Text

Have you ever heard that boys like math and girls enjoy reading and writing? Is this really a scientifically documented phenomena or a stereotype created by our society? After all, don't little boys love finger plays, Dr. Seuss, and poetry like What Little Boys Are Made Of  just as much as little girls? Join workshop facilitator, Marlo Moransky-Miller as she explores reasons why we lose our boys sometime during their pre-adolescent or adolescent years to aliteracy, the condition of being able to read and write but avoiding it. Together, find solutions to reunite boys and the wonderful world of literacy.

FS, July 12 and 13, July 19 and 20

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CI 50093, CRN #15266

Parking, $12

Marlo Moransky-Miller, instructor, TLC

Mouse Icon Social Networking for Educators

Social networking has become a common means of communication among students and faculty alike.  The purpose of this workshop is to teach the fundamentals of social networking and the impact it has on education.  This online workshop will help participants: identify various social networking tools to use as teaching aids, recognize ways in which social networking can enhance teaching and learning, and identify the pros and cons of social networking.

ONLINE; June 10 - 30

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

ITEC 40093, CRN #15267

2 graduate credit hours, $936

ITEC 50093, CRN #15268

Julee Henry, instructor, LDES

Teaching with Intelligence in Mind

This workshop will immerse teaching-practitioners and attendees into the 8 domains of Howard Garner's Multiple Intelligence learning theory.  The workshop will model "MI Best Practice", bringing the intelligences to life through visual media, music, strategies, and other eclectic teaching strategies.  Focused discussion revolves around research in self-analysis of study habits and attitudes as well as psychological impediments preventing students from achieving their goals.

S, June 8 and 15

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CI 40093, CRN #15269

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15270

Parking, $6

Michael Whitely, instructor, TLC

Technology in the Classroom: Get Smarter than a SMART Board

Learn how to make your classroom more interactive by mastering SMART Board tools and SMART Notebook software. Gain hands-on experience in creating classroom lessons and activities that encourage collaboration and creativity. See how the visual impact of highlighting information, writing notes, drawing diagrams and illustrating ideas can help motivate and encourage students.

S, June 8 and 15

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

ITEC 40093, CRN #15271

1 graduate credit hour, $468

ITEC 50093, CRN #15272

Parking, $6

Will Turek, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon Teen Dating in the 21st Century: The Impact of Alcohol, Drugs, and Sex

This workshop is designed to provide parents, students, and professionals the skills and tools to work with teenagers who are involved in dating.  Teenage dating has evolved during the 21st century to a point that teens as young as twelve and thirteen are now dating and engaging in sexual activities, as well as the use of drugs and alcohol.  It is conceivable that today's youth are engaging in these adult-like activities without the maturity or knowledge of how to protect themselves from harm.  It is paramount that parents and professionals learn what is needed to assist teens in making good decisions and being safe in today's society.  Those who understand and provide appropriate guidance can make a difference in teenagers being safe or being harmed by others, or by situations in which they are vulnerable.

ONLINE; June 3 - 28

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CHDS 40093, CRN #15273

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CHDS 50093, CRN #15274

Sandra Miller-Jones, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon Time Management

For teachers and students alike, planning, priority setting, scheduling, project management and decision-making are important skills that can be applied both in school and in one's personal life. Attend this workshop and learn how time management can enhance all aspects of your life.

ONLINE; July 22 - Aug. 9

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CI 40093, CRN #15275

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CI 50093, CRN #15276

Christine Perrow, instructor, TLC

Mouse Icon Understanding and Working With Difficult Children

This workshop is designed to provide individuals who are working with children, or plan on working with children, pertinent information regarding recognizing and understanding behavior problems in children.  Not all children with behavior problems will display identical difficulties.  Eclectic approaches are needed to address specific behavior issues.  Workshop participants will be educated on the diversity of problems and children.  Referrals and assessment needs will be discussed.

ONLINE; July 8 - Aug. 2

1 undergraduate credit hour, $440

CHDS 40093, CRN #15277

1 graduate credit hour, $468

CHDS 50093, CRN #15278

Sandra Miller-Jones, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon >*Understanding Power and Control in Interpersonal Relationships: A Course for Educators, Counselors and Social Workers

This course has been developed for professionals to enhance their ability to recognize power inequalities and the effects of coercion and force in the context of trust-based relationships. The effects of trauma and disassociated coercion in battering relationships, domestic violence, and child abuse will be explored, as well as models of collaborative and balanced power in interpersonal relationships. Participants will be provided with information designed to enable them to develop individualized screening and assessment plans.

ONLINE; June 3 - July 5

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CHDS 50093, CRN #15279

Jennifer Maxwell, instructor, LDES

Mouse Icon Understanding "Tweens": No Longer Children, Not Yet Teens

This workshop will provide participants with knowledge of early adolescent development appropriate for grades 4-5 to meet partial requirements for ODE Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement.  Students will gain an understanding of the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of "tweens," children ages 9-11. The contemporary family and societal context and their implications for development at this age will also be examined. Students will apply their learning in an observational setting.

ONLINE; July 15 - 26

1 undergraduate credit hour, $468

CHDS 40093, CRN #15178

1 graduate credit hour, $468

HDFS 51093, CRN #15179

Kathryn Knapp, instructor, TLC

Using the Author's Craft in Picture Books to Inspire Student Writing

This workshop is the study of using the authors' craft and anchor texts to facilitate student writing.  Course topics include picture book exploration, literary elements, punctuation, grammar, audible craft and visual craft study.  Participants will work together to examine and discover various anchor texts that inspire best practices in the art of teaching reading and writing. During the workshop, participants will explore a wide range of picture book authors' works such as those by Lester Laminack, Mem Fox, Tony Johnston, Cynthia Rylant and Karen Hesse.  This workshop's intended audience is K-8 teachers.

MTWR, July 8 - 11

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2 undergraduate credit hours, $880

CI 40093, CRN #15280

2 graduate credit hours, $936

CI 50093, CRN #15281

Parking, $12

Marlo Moransky-Miller and Donnamarie Polak, instructors, TLC