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Trends in P-20 Education
A week long series of talks, discussions and demonstrations on trends in education from pre-school to higher education.
January 26 - January 30, 2015
Sponsored by the Jim and Sue Rex Institute of Educational Renewal and Partnerships and the College of Education Office of Graduate Studies. The Richard W. Riley College of Education is located in the Withers Building on the campus of Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. We are on the corners of Eden Terrace and College Avenue and Myrtle Drive and College Avenue. You can use the street address of 611 Myrtle Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29733 for your GPS. Use this map if you need help finding our building. Withers is number 35. Parking is available in lots on Myrtle Drive and Eden Terrace side of the building.RSVP or register for professional development certificates with this form: http://tiny.cc/p20wu.
Monday, January 26 events
4:00-5:00 pm
Research trends: Strategies for Working with Non-Native Speakers of English
Join Dr. Kelly Costner and Dr. Elke Schneider for a discussion of strategies for working with English language learners. 4th floor Withers Hall.
Cultural event.
Professional Development certificate available.
5:00-6:00 pm
Technology Trends: One to One Computing and Open Educational Resources
Join Dr. Marshall Jones for a look at how one to one computing initiatives and free educational resources are being used to help democratize access to tools and information and improve learning in education at all levels. 107 Withers Hall.
Professional Development certificate available.
RSVP or register for professional development certificates with this form: http://tiny.cc/p20wu.
Tuesday, January 27 Events
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Everyone Needs an AnchorJoin Dr. Carol Marchel for a discussion about working in high poverty schools. 107 Withers Hall.
Cultural event.
Professional Development certificate available.
3:30 - 4:45 pm
College of Education Open House
We've been working on our building. We have new learning spaces, with new furniture, new technologies, and new teaching methods. Join us on the first floor of Withers Hall to tour our new facilities, see demos of our new technology, and talk to faculty and students about the many changes in the College of Education.
5:00 - 6:00 pm
21st Century and Personalized Learning: Are we ready for 2020 Freshmen?
We've assembled a panel of educators, administrators and students from k-12 to higher education to talk about changes in learning strategies, technology and teaching methods in k-12 schools today and how it may impact higher education. Plowden Auditorium, Withers Hall.
Professional Development certificate available.
RSVP or register for professional development certificates with this form: http://tiny.cc/p20wu.
Wednesday, January 28
Research trends: The Special Education and Intervention Imperative
Join Dr. Brad Witzel and Dr. Deb Leach for a discussion of the current research in the field of Special Education and Response To Intervention. 4th Floor Withers Hall.
Professional Development certificate available.
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Research trends: Literacy in Today's Classrooms
Join our Literacy faculty, Ms. Lynn Kelley, Dr. Cheryl Mader and Dr. Kavin Ming for a discussion on the current state of research in teaching literacy in all grades. 4th Floor Withers Hall.
Professional Development certificate available.
RSVP or register for professional development certificates with this form: http://tiny.cc/p20wu.
Thursday, January 29
Technology Trends: Motion-based Video Gaming in Physical Activity Settings
Join Mr. Troy Brace and Dr. Seth Jenny for an examination of how motion-based video games like the Xbox Kinect and the Nintendo Wii are being used in physical education. You will have a chance to work with multiple motion-based gaming systems. 217 West Center. Use this map if you need help finding the building.
Professional Development certificate available.
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Graduate School Open House
Join our College of Education Graduate Director and Program Coordinators for an opportunity to talk about earning your master's degree at Winthrop. Representatives from all programs will be available to answer your questions and help you decide on the best degree option to advance your career. McBryde Hall. Use this map if you need help finding the building.
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Featured Speaker, Dr. Jim Rex: Our 21st Century Challenge : Not Just Beating Odds, But Changing Them
Dr. Jim Rex is the former South Carolina State Superintendent of Education and former Dean of the College of Education at Winthrop. McBryde Hall. Use this map if you need help finding the building.
RSVP or register for professional development certificates with this form: http://tiny.cc/p20wu.
The Richard W. Riley College of Education at Winthrop University
We are the flagship teacher education program in South Carolina and the region. We are transforming teacher and school leader preparation through innovative clinical practice in partnership with schools and community organizations.
We also offer exceptional programs in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Sport Management through courses and internships relevant to today's workplaces. We offer dynamic graduate programs designed to meet 21st century challenges.
Email: wucoe@winthrop.edu
Website: http://www.winthrop.edu/coe/
Location: 611 Myrtle Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29733
Phone: 8033232151
Facebook: facebook.com/wucoe