Description

How do we help support the needs of our struggling students? Many of our learners struggle with the vocabulary or CALPS (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Skills) when learning Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) and History. Join Shelly Sanchez Terrell as she shares how we can use web tools and apps to help students visualize, contextualize, and personalize their learning. You will also learn a variety of strategies that can help simplify the language and support students who struggle in STEAM and History.

Presented by Shelly Sanchez Terrell

Shelly Sanchez Terrell is an award winning digital innovator, international speaker, and author of three education technology books. She has trained teachers in over 20 countries as a guest expert, consultant, and ambassador for the U.S. Embassy.

Objectives

  • Describe web tools and apps that can help students visualize, contextualize, and personalize their learning of vocabulary or CALPS in subjects such as STEAM and History.
  • Design a content-specific STEAM or History lesson that incorporates strategies that can help simplify the language and support students who struggle with vocabulary or CALPS.

Special Technology Instructions

Assessment

Participants will join a collaborative backchannel chat to discuss ideas for STEAM resources and strategies to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate SimpleK12 Certificate of Completion

Learning Credits

CEU 0.50

Badges

Viewed a 30 Min On-Demand Course

Value
25 points
Achieved
On course completion