Science Tidbit
September 2020
6-12 Science On-Demand Professional Development Opportunities
ON-DEMAND
*Note: You must NOT be logged into EdPuzzle in order to complete the PD sessions.
Middle School Only
An introduction to IQWST student and teacher resources.
Teachers will learn how to navigate the IQWST curriculum.
Creating lessons using IQWST resources
Teachers will learn how to use resources provided by IQWST to create lessons.
Middle and High School
Part I: How to Write Quality Assessment Items that Mimic LEAP 2025
In Part I of this video series, teachers will learn what to look for in a quality science assessment item. This is an On-Demand Training which allows you to watch the video anytime between now and August 15th.
Part II: Writing Science Assessment Items that Mimic LEAP 2025
In Part II of this video series, teachers will learn about multi-dimensional items and item types. This is an On-Demand Training which allows you to watch the training anytime between now and August 15th.
Part 3: Writing Science Assessment Items that Mimic LEAP 2025
In Part III of this video series, teachers will learn how to use the practice tests released by LDOE. This is an On-Demand Training which allows you to watch the training anytime between now and August 15th.
Part IV: Writing Science Assessment Items that Mimic LEAP 2025
In the summary video of this video series, teachers will listen to Task Force members as they engage in writing an assessment item. This is an On-Demand Training which allows you to watch the training anytime between now and August 15th.
Gauging Student Progress with Exemplars
Teachers will learn how to use exemplars to determine student understanding.
Using Effective Questioning Techniques in the science classroom.
Teachers will learn how to use different questioning techniques to drive instruction.
Using Driving Questions Boards in the Science Classroom
Teachers will understand how to use a Driving Questions Board to enhance classroom instruction. This is a three-part presentation since I embedded videos from Ms. Dolph's classroom. The videos made the file size too long for one video. You will have questions along the way as you participate in the 3 part PD session.
Introduction to the Louisiana Student Standards for Science
New teachers will learn how to read the Louisiana Student Standards for Science. This is an On-Demand Training which allows you to watch the video anytime between now and August 15th.
High School Biology Only
Using Incremental Modeling Trackers
Biology teachers will understand how to use incremental modeling trackers as part of the Caddo modified iHub Curriculum.