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Understanding and Applying Alabama's 2018 Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of StudyThis asynchronous training gives participants a deeper understanding of Alabama’s 2018 Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) course of study standards. Upon completion of the training, the participants will have a fundamental knowledge of the standards and will understand how the standards can be integrated into the daily curriculum. Audience: K-12 Teachers & Administrators This course will be open from June 8 until June 26. Learn at your own pace. SESSION IS FULL Facilitator: Beth Balch, AMSTI-UAH | Seesaw InteractiveThis asynchronous learning module provides participants with an interactive experience to learn the basic features of the Seesaw platform. Participants will experience the features of Seesaw from a student's and teacher's perspective. The self-paced online instruction guides participants through the course activities using a mixture of videos, pictures, and text explanations. Audience: K-5 Teachers This course will be open from June 8 until June 26. Learn at your own pace. SESSION IS FULL Facilitator: Beth Balch, AMSTI-UAH | Introduction to the Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of StudyTake a deep dive into understanding Alabama's 2018 Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Course of Study standards. Upon completion of this training, participants will have a fundamental knowledge of the DLCS standards and will understand best practices to integrate the standards into their curriculum. Audience: K-8 Teachers June 16, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL June 25, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Denise Adams, Hope Balkcom, Lupita Mendoza, & Jennifer Trott, AMSTI-Troy; Beth Balch & Ann Iott, AMSTI-UAH |
Understanding and Applying Alabama's 2018 Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of Study
This asynchronous training gives participants a deeper understanding of Alabama’s 2018 Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) course of study standards. Upon completion of the training, the participants will have a fundamental knowledge of the standards and will understand how the standards can be integrated into the daily curriculum.
Audience: K-12 Teachers & Administrators
This course will be open from June 8 until June 26. Learn at your own pace.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitator: Beth Balch, AMSTI-UAH
Seesaw Interactive
This asynchronous learning module provides participants with an interactive experience to learn the basic features of the Seesaw platform. Participants will experience the features of Seesaw from a student's and teacher's perspective. The self-paced online instruction guides participants through the course activities using a mixture of videos, pictures, and text explanations.
Audience: K-5 Teachers
This course will be open from June 8 until June 26. Learn at your own pace.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitator: Beth Balch, AMSTI-UAH
Introduction to the Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of Study
Take a deep dive into understanding Alabama's 2018 Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Course of Study standards. Upon completion of this training, participants will have a fundamental knowledge of the DLCS standards and will understand best practices to integrate the standards into their curriculum.
Audience: K-8 Teachers
June 16, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 25, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Denise Adams, Hope Balkcom, Lupita Mendoza, & Jennifer Trott, AMSTI-Troy; Beth Balch & Ann Iott, AMSTI-UAH
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Can I Get Some Feedback?Feedback matters! However, how do teachers make use of it effectively, efficiently, and get students actively participating in the process of formative assessment? In this 3-meeting session, we will unpack essential research about feedback and introduce practical application strategies for your classroom. How can you make the most out of feedback? Come find out here! Audience: K-12 Teachers & Administrators 3 Meetings: June 8, 10, & 12, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Brad Estes, AMSTI-AU & Nicholas Fink, AMSTI-JSU | ZOOM Basic: An Interactive and Engaging Virtual ClassroomTake your virtual classroom to the next level. Learn and use ZOOM's basic functions to make the virtual classroom interactive and engaging. Strategies will be modeled to utilize these functions to gather student evidence of learning. This evidence will be used to make the next instructional decisions for your next virtual/physical class. Audience: K-12 Teachers June 19, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Le Shell Smith, AMSTI-UAH; Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE; Nicholas Fink, AMSTI-JSU | ZOOM Intermediate: Roster, Interactive Education and AnnotationParticipants will use ZOOM in conjunction with an interactive website such as DESMOS. Participants will learn how to use the annotation tools to increase student discourse and gather evidence of student learning. Along with these functions, participants will see how to upload their student roster to ZOOM to interface with other ZOOM functions. Audience: K-12 Teachers June 25, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Le Shell Smith, AMSTI-UAH; Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE; Nicholas Fink, AMSTI-JSU |
Can I Get Some Feedback?
Feedback matters! However, how do teachers make use of it effectively, efficiently, and get students actively participating in the process of formative assessment? In this 3-meeting session, we will unpack essential research about feedback and introduce practical application strategies for your classroom. How can you make the most out of feedback? Come find out here!
Audience: K-12 Teachers & Administrators
3 Meetings: June 8, 10, & 12, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Brad Estes, AMSTI-AU & Nicholas Fink, AMSTI-JSU
ZOOM Basic: An Interactive and Engaging Virtual Classroom
Take your virtual classroom to the next level. Learn and use ZOOM's basic functions to make the virtual classroom interactive and engaging. Strategies will be modeled to utilize these functions to gather student evidence of learning. This evidence will be used to make the next instructional decisions for your next virtual/physical class.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
June 19, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Le Shell Smith, AMSTI-UAH; Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE; Nicholas Fink, AMSTI-JSU
ZOOM Intermediate: Roster, Interactive Education and Annotation
Participants will use ZOOM in conjunction with an interactive website such as DESMOS. Participants will learn how to use the annotation tools to increase student discourse and gather evidence of student learning. Along with these functions, participants will see how to upload their student roster to ZOOM to interface with other ZOOM functions.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
June 25, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Le Shell Smith, AMSTI-UAH; Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE; Nicholas Fink, AMSTI-JSU
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2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview (Grades K-5)This COS Overview for Grades K-5 is professional learning for elementary, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and elementary math coaches. Learn about the conceptual framework: Position Statements, Mathematical Teaching Practices, Student Mathematical Practices, and the K-5 Content Areas. Audience: K-5 Teachers June 9, 9:00 - 12:00 noon SESSION IS FULL June 11, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. SESSION IS FULL June 16, 9:00 - 12:00 noon SESSION IS FULL June 17, 9:00 - 12:00 noon *NEW* SESSION IS FULL June 18, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. SESSION IS FULL June 23, 9:00 - 12:00 noon SESSION IS FULL June 24, 9:00 - 12:00 noon *NEW* SESSION IS FULL June 25, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Karma Clarke & Kristie Taylor, AMSTI-ALSDE | 2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview (Grades 6-12) Part 1This COS Overview for Grades 6-12 is professional learning for middle grade, special education, and high school mathematics teachers. This 3-hour virtual session focuses on understanding the components of the new 2019 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics and its conceptual framework. This session focuses on the framework, Math Teaching Practices, Student Mathematical Practices, and Position Statements components. Part 1 of the COS Overview for Grades 6-12 is a prerequisite for Part 2. Audience: 6-12 Teachers June 2, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL June 8, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL June 18, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Elizabeth Hammonds & Phenicia Nunn, AMSTI-ALSDE | 2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview (Grades 6-12) Part 2This COS Overview for Grades 6-12 is professional learning for middle grade, special education, and high school mathematics teachers. This 3-hour virtual session focuses on understanding the components of the new 2019 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics and its conceptual framework. This session focuses on the framework, Math Teaching Practices, Student Mathematical Practices, and Position Statements components. Part 1 of the COS Overview for Grades 6-12 is a prerequisite for Part 2. Audience: 6-12 Teachers June 3, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL June 9, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL June 19, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Elizabeth Hammonds & Phenicia Nunn, AMSTI-ALSDE |
2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview (Grades K-5)
This COS Overview for Grades K-5 is professional learning for elementary, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and elementary math coaches. Learn about the conceptual framework: Position Statements, Mathematical Teaching Practices, Student Mathematical Practices, and the K-5 Content Areas.
Audience: K-5 Teachers
June 9, 9:00 - 12:00 noon
SESSION IS FULL
June 11, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 16, 9:00 - 12:00 noon
SESSION IS FULL
June 17, 9:00 - 12:00 noon *NEW*
SESSION IS FULL
June 18, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 23, 9:00 - 12:00 noon
SESSION IS FULL
June 24, 9:00 - 12:00 noon *NEW*
SESSION IS FULL
June 25, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Karma Clarke & Kristie Taylor, AMSTI-ALSDE
2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview (Grades 6-12) Part 1
This COS Overview for Grades 6-12 is professional learning for middle grade, special education, and high school mathematics teachers. This 3-hour virtual session focuses on understanding the components of the new 2019 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics and its conceptual framework. This session focuses on the framework, Math Teaching Practices, Student Mathematical Practices, and Position Statements components. Part 1 of the COS Overview for Grades 6-12 is a prerequisite for Part 2.
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
June 2, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 8, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 18, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Elizabeth Hammonds & Phenicia Nunn, AMSTI-ALSDE
2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview (Grades 6-12) Part 2
This COS Overview for Grades 6-12 is professional learning for middle grade, special education, and high school mathematics teachers. This 3-hour virtual session focuses on understanding the components of the new 2019 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics and its conceptual framework. This session focuses on the framework, Math Teaching Practices, Student Mathematical Practices, and Position Statements components. Part 1 of the COS Overview for Grades 6-12 is a prerequisite for Part 2.
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
June 3, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 9, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 19, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Elizabeth Hammonds & Phenicia Nunn, AMSTI-ALSDE
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Learning about Teaching Science from the PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic shows the critical need for all students to learn science. They must be prepared for a lifetime of science decisions, including some very serious ones. This course is designed to guide participants to answer two essential questions: 1) What does living in a pandemic tell us about the need to learn science and how science should be taught? 2) How does teaching the three dimensions of Alabama’s science standards guide a shift to a pedagogy rich in student engagement, deep conceptual understanding, and real-life application? Audience: 6-12 Teachers This course will be open from June 8 until June 26. Learn at your own pace. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Dr. Lee Meadows, UAB & Dr. Amy Murphy, AMSTI-ALSDE | Shaking Up the Learning: From Static to DynamicDuring this course, we will look at the WHY behind moving from static to dynamic teaching using Kasey Bell's book Shake Up Learning. Participants will be assigned specific chapters to read independently before each session. As a group, we will discuss and reflect on the new learning from the text. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge of what effective integration looks like in a dynamic learning environment by identifying shifts needed to move from a static to a dynamic learning environment. There will be an option to participate in a continued virtual book study. The FIRST 5 participants that register will get a free copy of the book. Audience: K-12 Teachers 2 Meetings: June 8 & June 10, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL 2 Meetings: June 8 & June 10, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Patrice Marbry, Dr. Nicolette Nalu & Ashley Tilley, AMSTI-UM | Counting Collections Through the Elementary YearsCounting is fundamental to learning mathematics in elementary school. It supports the development of a deep understanding of numbers, providing the core foundation for understanding place value, how numbers are composed and decomposed, and how they are related to one another. A deep understanding of numbers allows students to operate on them in powerful ways. This session helps teachers understand counting and its application across elementary grades, as well as develop tools, strategies, and routines that support a deep understanding of numbers through counting. Audience: K-5 Teachers June 9, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Jennifer Fagerstrom & Angela Williams, AMSTI-USA |
Learning about Teaching Science from the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic shows the critical need for all students to learn science. They must be prepared for a lifetime of science decisions, including some very serious ones. This course is designed to guide participants to answer two essential questions:
1) What does living in a pandemic tell us about the need to learn science and how science should be taught?
2) How does teaching the three dimensions of Alabama’s science standards guide a shift to a pedagogy rich in student engagement, deep conceptual understanding, and real-life application?
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
This course will be open from June 8 until June 26. Learn at your own pace.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Dr. Lee Meadows, UAB & Dr. Amy Murphy, AMSTI-ALSDE
Shaking Up the Learning: From Static to Dynamic
During this course, we will look at the WHY behind moving from static to dynamic teaching using Kasey Bell's book Shake Up Learning. Participants will be assigned specific chapters to read independently before each session. As a group, we will discuss and reflect on the new learning from the text. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge of what effective integration looks like in a dynamic learning environment by identifying shifts needed to move from a static to a dynamic learning environment. There will be an option to participate in a continued virtual book study. The FIRST 5 participants that register will get a free copy of the book.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
2 Meetings: June 8 & June 10, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
2 Meetings: June 8 & June 10, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Patrice Marbry, Dr. Nicolette Nalu & Ashley Tilley, AMSTI-UM
Counting Collections Through the Elementary Years
Counting is fundamental to learning mathematics in elementary school. It supports the development of a deep understanding of numbers, providing the core foundation for understanding place value, how numbers are composed and decomposed, and how they are related to one another. A deep understanding of numbers allows students to operate on them in powerful ways. This session helps teachers understand counting and its application across elementary grades, as well as develop tools, strategies, and routines that support a deep understanding of numbers through counting.
Audience: K-5 Teachers
June 9, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Jennifer Fagerstrom & Angela Williams, AMSTI-USA
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ProbABILITY: Increase Your Odds! - Part 1ProbABILITY: Increase YOUR Odds! - Part 1 is a 3-hour training designed to focus on the middle grades probability standards and how to more effectively teach probability concepts to students. This professional learning is for 7th-8th grade, special education, or high school “lab” mathematics teachers. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of probability and use research-based math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction. Part 1 of this ProbABILITY training is a prerequisite for Part 2. Audience: 6-12 Teachers June 11, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED June 25, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitator: Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE | ProbABILITY: Increase Your Odds! - Part 2ProbABILITY: Increase YOUR Odds! - Part 2 is a 3-hour training designed to focus on the middle grades probability standards and how to more effectively teach probability concepts to students. This professional learning is for 7th-8th grade, special education, or high school “lab” mathematics teachers. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of probability and use research-based math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction. Part 1 of this ProbABILITY training is a prerequisite for Part 2. However, Part 2 is not a prerequisite for Part 3. Audience: 6-12 Teachers June 12, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED June 26, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitator: Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE | ProbABILITY: Increase Your Odds! - Part 3ProbABILITY: Increase YOUR Odds! - Part 3 is a 3-hour training designed to focus on the high school probability standards to equip teachers to more effectively teach probability concepts to their students. This professional learning is for 8th grade, special education, or high school “lab” mathematics teachers. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of probability and use research-based math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction. Parts 1 and 2 of this ProbABILITY training are not prerequisites for Part 3. However, Part 3 is a prerequisite for Part 4 of this ProbABILITY training. Audience: 6-12 Teachers June 15, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED June 29, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitator: Phenicia Nunn, AMSTI-ALSDE |
ProbABILITY: Increase Your Odds! - Part 1
ProbABILITY: Increase YOUR Odds! - Part 1 is a 3-hour training designed to focus on the middle grades probability standards and how to more effectively teach probability concepts to students. This professional learning is for 7th-8th grade, special education, or high school “lab” mathematics teachers. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of probability and use research-based math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction. Part 1 of this ProbABILITY training is a prerequisite for Part 2.
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
June 11, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 25, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitator: Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE
ProbABILITY: Increase Your Odds! - Part 2
ProbABILITY: Increase YOUR Odds! - Part 2 is a 3-hour training designed to focus on the middle grades probability standards and how to more effectively teach probability concepts to students. This professional learning is for 7th-8th grade, special education, or high school “lab” mathematics teachers. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of probability and use research-based math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction. Part 1 of this ProbABILITY training is a prerequisite for Part 2. However, Part 2 is not a prerequisite for Part 3.
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
June 12, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 26, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitator: Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE
ProbABILITY: Increase Your Odds! - Part 3
ProbABILITY: Increase YOUR Odds! - Part 3 is a 3-hour training designed to focus on the high school probability standards to equip teachers to more effectively teach probability concepts to their students. This professional learning is for 8th grade, special education, or high school “lab” mathematics teachers. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of probability and use research-based math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction. Parts 1 and 2 of this ProbABILITY training are not prerequisites for Part 3. However, Part 3 is a prerequisite for Part 4 of this ProbABILITY training.
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
June 15, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 29, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitator: Phenicia Nunn, AMSTI-ALSDE
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ProbABILITY: Increase Your Odds! - Part 4 ProbABILITY: Increase YOUR Odds! - Part 4 is a 3-hour training designed to focus on the high school probability standards to equip teachers to more effectively teach probability concepts to their students. This professional learning is for 8th grade, special education, or high school “lab” mathematics teachers. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of probability and use research-based math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction. Part 3 of this ProbABILITY training is a prerequisite for Part 4. Audience: 6-12 Teachers June 16, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED June 30, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitator: Phenicia Nunn, AMSTI-ALSDE | Spotlight on Statistics - Part 1 Spotlight on Statistics is professional learning for mathematics middle grade teachers, special education teachers, and high school “lab” teachers. Participants will reflect on the teaching and learning of statistical concepts through interaction and student engagement. This 3-hour session focuses on student misconceptions, problem-solving strategies, and meaningful tasks to engage the student in statistical reasoning. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of statistical reasoning and use research-based math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction. Part 1 Spotlight on Statistics training is a prerequisite for Part 2. Audience: 6-12 Teachers June 4, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED June 22, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitator: Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE | Spotlight on Statistics - Part 2 Spotlight on Statistics is professional learning for mathematics middle grade teachers, special education teachers, and high school “lab” teachers. Participants will reflect on the teaching and learning of statistical concepts through interaction and student engagement. This 3-hour session focuses on student misconceptions, problem-solving strategies, and meaningful tasks to engage the student in statistical reasoning. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of statistical reasoning and use research-based math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction. Part 1 Spotlight on Statistics training is a prerequisite for Part 2.
June 5, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED June 23, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitator: Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE |
ProbABILITY: Increase Your Odds! - Part 4
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
June 16, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 30, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitator: Phenicia Nunn, AMSTI-ALSDE
Spotlight on Statistics - Part 1
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
June 4, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 22, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitator: Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE
Spotlight on Statistics - Part 2
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
June 5, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 23, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitator: Elizabeth Hammonds, AMSTI-ALSDE
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Number Talks: Grades K-2Together we will explore Number Talks and examine why they are an effective tool for the K-2 mathematics classroom. In this session, you will see examples of Number Talks in action as well as practice them yourself. You will be equipped to implement this important mathematical routine in your classroom.
June 9, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. SESSION IS FULL June 16, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. SESSION HAS ENDED June 18, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitator: Johna Channell, AMSTI-AU | Number Talks: Grades 3-5How can educators make shifts in their instructional practices to foster sense-making in mathematics? How can educators provide opportunities for students to accurately, flexibly, and efficiently build computational fluency? Join us for an interactive collaborative professional learning to explore the power of Number Talks. Audience: 3-5 Teachers June 10, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. SESSION IS FULL June 17, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. SESSION IS FULL June 24, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. *NEW* SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Wendi Hall & Mindy Cooper, AMSTI-UM | Number Talks in the Secondary Math ClassroomThink Number Talks are just for elementary classes? Think again! Explore ways that Number Talks can be effectively used in middle and high schools. Audience: 6-12 Teachers June 18, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitator: Kristy Mann, AMSTI-AU |
Number Talks: Grades K-2
Together we will explore Number Talks and examine why they are an effective tool for the K-2 mathematics classroom. In this session, you will see examples of Number Talks in action as well as practice them yourself. You will be equipped to implement this important mathematical routine in your classroom.
Audience: K-2 Teachers
June 9, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 16, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 18, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitator: Johna Channell, AMSTI-AU
Number Talks: Grades 3-5
How can educators make shifts in their instructional practices to foster sense-making in mathematics? How can educators provide opportunities for students to accurately, flexibly, and efficiently build computational fluency? Join us for an interactive collaborative professional learning to explore the power of Number Talks.
Audience: 3-5 Teachers
June 10, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 17, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 24, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. *NEW*
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Wendi Hall & Mindy Cooper, AMSTI-UM
Number Talks in the Secondary Math Classroom
Think Number Talks are just for elementary classes?
Think again! Explore ways that Number Talks can be effectively used in middle and high schools.
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
June 18, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitator: Kristy Mann, AMSTI-AU
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Google Apps for Elementary: HyperDocs Whether you are writing lesson plans and want all of your resources at your fingertips or you are creating a unit full of resources to share with your students, HyperDocs are the most efficient way to accomplish this. In this synchronous learning session, participants will explore the features of Google Docs as they create a HyperDoc. Audience: K-2 Teachers June 17, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. *NEW* SESSION IS FULL June 18, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Ashley Tilley & Jennifer Towles, AMSTI-UM | Google Apps for Elementary: Using the 4 Cs of 21st Century Learning in Google SlidesCommunication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking are necessary for 21st-century learning. Participants will pair Google Slides and Screencastify to create asynchronous instruction, Science Notebooks, and ebooks to engage students in both classroom and online learning environments. Participants will integrate multiple content areas as they utilize the 4 Cs to create multimedia learning opportunities for their students. Audience: K-2 Teachers June 24, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL June 24, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. *NEW* SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Ashley Tilley & Jennifer Towles, AMSTI-UM | Common ConversationsDo you want to have the opportunity to learn from your colleagues? Do you want to swap ideas with other teachers? This session offers participants the chance to share and learn about new tools, strategies, and resources alongside other teachers in the state. Audience: 6-12 Teachers June 15, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitators: Becky Cornelius, Leanne Helums, & Clint Vandiver, AMSTI-Athens |
Google Apps for Elementary: HyperDocs
Audience: K-2 Teachers
June 17, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. *NEW*
SESSION IS FULL
June 18, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Ashley Tilley & Jennifer Towles, AMSTI-UM
Google Apps for Elementary: Using the 4 Cs of 21st Century Learning in Google Slides
Communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking are necessary for 21st-century learning. Participants will pair Google Slides and Screencastify to create asynchronous instruction, Science Notebooks, and ebooks to engage students in both classroom and online learning environments. Participants will integrate multiple content areas as they utilize the 4 Cs to create multimedia learning opportunities for their students.
Audience: K-2 Teachers
June 24, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 24, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. *NEW*
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Ashley Tilley & Jennifer Towles, AMSTI-UM
Common Conversations
Do you want to have the opportunity to learn from your colleagues? Do you want to swap ideas with other teachers? This session offers participants the chance to share and learn about new tools, strategies, and resources alongside other teachers in the state.
Audience: 6-12 Teachers
June 15, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitators: Becky Cornelius, Leanne Helums, & Clint Vandiver, AMSTI-Athens
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Exploring Fractions through Virtual ManipulativesDuring this hands-on session, you will learn ways to help students develop a conceptual understanding of fraction concepts using virtual manipulatives in a fun and engaging way. We will explore ways to deepen students' fractional reasoning using virtual tools to help students make meaningful connections, clarify ideas, and build fraction sense. Virtual manipulatives cannot take the place of physical manipulation in the classroom, so we will use tools such as Cuisenaire rods, pattern blocks, etc. that are accessible to teachers, but using a virtual format. Audience: 3-5 Teachers June 9, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. SESSION IS FULL June 10, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. *NEW* SESSION IS FULL June 10, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. *NEW* SESSION IS FULL June 11, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Faith Black & Kimberly Crane, AMSTI-UNA | Shifting from Principal to Math Instructional LeaderWould you like to learn how to better support your math teachers? In this course, we will look at how math instruction has morphed from a sit and learn to an interactive, collaborative, problem solving, symphony of controlled chaos. We will explore the shifts in teaching and learning that the standards demand. We will explore ways to support your teachers and give them to courage to teach math the way that their students learn best. Audience: Administrators June 8, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitators: Clint Vandiver, Becky Cornelius, & Leanne Helums, AMSTI-Athens | Integrating Computer Science Vocabulary in the Science ClassroomDo you "speak computer"? Help your students make connections with the Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Course of Study by integrating science and computer science terminology in your classroom. Participants will be introduced to Alabama's DLCS Course of Study and will interact in a virtual setting to engage in fun unplugged lessons that students will enjoy while learning about computer "lingo." Audience: 4-8 Teachers June 11, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitators: Mary Headrick, AMSTI-UAH; Shelley Roberts & Donja Dryden, AMSTI-JSU |
Exploring Fractions through Virtual Manipulatives
During this hands-on session, you will learn ways to help students develop a conceptual understanding of fraction concepts using virtual manipulatives in a fun and engaging way. We will explore ways to deepen students' fractional reasoning using virtual tools to help students make meaningful connections, clarify ideas, and build fraction sense. Virtual manipulatives cannot take the place of physical manipulation in the classroom, so we will use tools such as Cuisenaire rods, pattern blocks, etc. that are accessible to teachers, but using a virtual format.
Audience: 3-5 Teachers
June 9, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 10, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. *NEW*
SESSION IS FULL
June 10, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. *NEW*
SESSION IS FULL
June 11, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Faith Black & Kimberly Crane, AMSTI-UNA
Shifting from Principal to Math Instructional Leader
Would you like to learn how to better support your math teachers? In this course, we will look at how math instruction has morphed from a sit and learn to an interactive, collaborative, problem solving, symphony of controlled chaos. We will explore the shifts in teaching and learning that the standards demand. We will explore ways to support your teachers and give them to courage to teach math the way that their students learn best.
Audience: Administrators
June 8, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitators: Clint Vandiver, Becky Cornelius, & Leanne Helums, AMSTI-Athens
Integrating Computer Science Vocabulary in the Science Classroom
Do you "speak computer"? Help your students make connections with the Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Course of Study by integrating science and computer science terminology in your classroom. Participants will be introduced to Alabama's DLCS Course of Study and will interact in a virtual setting to engage in fun unplugged lessons that students will enjoy while learning about computer "lingo."
Audience: 4-8 Teachers
June 11, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitators: Mary Headrick, AMSTI-UAH; Shelley Roberts & Donja Dryden, AMSTI-JSU
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Why Should I Teach Science? AMSTI K-2 Science Cross-Curricular Integration Works!Science allows young students to tap into their natural curiosity about the world around them. Hands-on activities provide authentic learning that forms the foundation of science concepts vital throughout each year of their education. STEM jobs are in high demand. Science is the “S” in STEM! So, why is science instruction relatively absent in many early childhood classrooms? Join us to see how you can include meaningful science instruction! Audience: K-2 Teachers June 10, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. SESSION IS FULL June 16, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Christine Sealy, AMSTI-USA; Emily Burton, AMSTI-Athens; Kathy Colburn, AMSTI-UA-UWA; Quincy Hamilton, AMSTI-ALSDE; Lupita Mendoza, AMSTI-Troy; Tara Hood & Carol McGinnis, AMSTI-JSU | AMSTI K-12 Science NotebooksThis course is designed by the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) to improve math and science education in Alabama. Outcomes include:
This course will be open during the summer. Learn at your own pace. Please contact your local AMSTI site for more information if you would like to register for a Science Notebooking online course. | Secondary Science Lab SafetyThe three-dimensional nature of our Alabama COS Standards emphasizes student-centered investigations that foster problem-solving, reasoning, data collection, and discovery. Science teachers have the responsibility of planning safe student-centered investigations that address the three dimensions of scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. This course is designed to provide secondary science teachers with a strong foundation in laboratory safety to help them safely facilitate these investigations. This course will be open from June 8 until June 26. Learn at your own pace. SESSION IS FULL Facilitators: Dr. Amy Murphy, AMSTI-ALSDE; Shelley Roberts & Roseanne Green, AMSTI-JSU; Shanin Edwards, Mary Headrick & Ellen Thompson, AMSTI-UAH; Anna Daly, AMSTI-UA-UWA |
Why Should I Teach Science? AMSTI K-2 Science Cross-Curricular Integration Works!
Science allows young students to tap into their natural curiosity about the world around them. Hands-on activities provide authentic learning that forms the foundation of science concepts vital throughout each year of their education. STEM jobs are in high demand. Science is the “S” in STEM! So, why is science instruction relatively absent in many early childhood classrooms? Join us to see how you can include meaningful science instruction!
Audience: K-2 Teachers
June 10, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
SESSION IS FULL
June 16, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Christine Sealy, AMSTI-USA; Emily Burton, AMSTI-Athens; Kathy Colburn, AMSTI-UA-UWA; Quincy Hamilton, AMSTI-ALSDE; Lupita Mendoza, AMSTI-Troy; Tara Hood & Carol McGinnis, AMSTI-JSU
AMSTI K-12 Science Notebooks
This course is designed by the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) to improve math and science education in Alabama. Outcomes include:
• Describe and identify components of Science Notebooks.
• Explore the purpose of Science Notebooks and the research supporting implementation in K-12 classrooms.
• Examine the connections of Science Notebooks to 3-Dimensional Learning.
• Prepare to use your Science Notebook as you continue AMSTI/ASIM training.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
This course will be open during the summer. Learn at your own pace.
Please contact your local AMSTI site for more information if you would like to register for a Science Notebooking online course.
Secondary Science Lab Safety
The three-dimensional nature of our Alabama COS Standards emphasizes student-centered investigations that foster problem-solving, reasoning, data collection, and discovery. Science teachers have the responsibility of planning safe student-centered investigations that address the three dimensions of scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. This course is designed to provide secondary science teachers with a strong foundation in laboratory safety to help them safely facilitate these investigations.
This course will be open from June 8 until June 26. Learn at your own pace.
SESSION IS FULL
Facilitators: Dr. Amy Murphy, AMSTI-ALSDE; Shelley Roberts & Roseanne Green, AMSTI-JSU; Shanin Edwards, Mary Headrick & Ellen Thompson, AMSTI-UAH; Anna Daly, AMSTI-UA-UWA
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Alabama Public Television Training on Free ResourcesAlabama Public Television offers free educational resources aligned to state standards for all grade levels and subject areas. Resources include videos, interactives, lesson plans, documents, and much more. The database allows resources to be shared through email, Google Classroom, Remind, and many more online platforms. Students and parents can access all resources for free at home with no password required. Come learn all that is available in this online exploration. Audience: K-12 Teachers June 16, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED June 23, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED June 30, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitator: Kathy Heiman, Alabama Public Television |
Alabama Public Television Training on Free Resources
Alabama Public Television offers free educational resources aligned to state standards for all grade levels and subject areas. Resources include videos, interactives, lesson plans, documents, and much more. The database allows resources to be shared through email, Google Classroom, Remind, and many more online platforms. Students and parents can access all resources for free at home with no password required. Come learn all that is available in this online exploration.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
June 16, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 23, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 30, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitator: Kathy Heiman, Alabama Public Television
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Building Numerical Understanding and ReasoningAudience: K-12 Teachers June 1, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. *NEW* SESSION HAS ENDED June 4, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. *NEW* SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Developing Mathematics Coaching ExpertiseAudience: K-12 Teachers June 2, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. *NEW* SESSION HAS ENDED June 4, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. *NEW* SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Supporting English Learners in MathAudience: K-12 Teachers June 2, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. *NEW* SESSION HAS ENDED June 3, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. *NEW* SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Building Numerical Understanding and Reasoning
Audience: K-12 Teachers
June 1, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
*NEW*
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 4, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
*NEW*
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Developing Mathematics Coaching Expertise
Audience: K-12 Teachers
June 2, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
*NEW*
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 4, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
*NEW*
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Supporting English Learners in Math
Audience: K-12 Teachers
June 2, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
*NEW*
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 3, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
*NEW*
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Science is All Around You: Phenomenon-Based LearningAudience: K-12 Teachers June 2, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. *NEW*SESSION HAS ENDED
June 4, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. *NEW* SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Virtual InstructionAudience: K-12 Teachers June 1, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. *NEW* SESSION HAS ENDED June 3, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. *NEW* SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | I'm Game, Are You?Audience: K-12 Teachers June 1,1:00 - 2:30 p.m. *NEW*SESSION HAS ENDED June 3, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. *NEW* SESSION HAS ENDED Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Science is All Around You: Phenomenon-Based Learning
Audience: K-12 Teachers
June 2, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
*NEW*SESSION HAS ENDED
June 4, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
*NEW*
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Virtual Instruction
Audience: K-12 Teachers
June 1, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
*NEW*
SESSION HAS ENDED
June 3, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
*NEW*
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
I'm Game, Are You?
Audience: K-12 Teachers
June 1,1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
*NEW*SESSION HAS ENDED
June 3, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
*NEW*
SESSION HAS ENDED
Facilitator: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt