"Brain Compatible Learning" - A look at how we learn and how learners have changed in the last 25 years. Discussion of the need for awareness of teaching strategies, which would be more effective for today's learner.

"Classroom Gymnastics in Active Learning" - This presentation will include physical activities for use in the classroom setting to enhance learning.

"The Centralization of Curriculum in America" - A review of the "sea change" in curriculum decision making as a result of federal involvement over the last 60 years. The presentation will trace the shift from local control to the beginnings of national standards in 2010. Implication for teachers.

“Infusing Technology Into Every Lesson” – Team of presenters will provide the audience with some great ideas to infuse technology into daily lessons. Turnkey these ideas the next day!!

"Games in the Classroom" - how to plug your curriculum into classroom games that encourage students to have fun while learning and retaining
information. Workshop will include templates, instruction on how to make games, and of course fun game playing!

“Exploring Math in the Real World” - An ideal way to blend real world problems with mathematical concepts, both basic and advanced, is to incorporate NUMB3RS in your high school mathematics classroom.  NUMB3RS provides interesting real world applications of mathematics including such topics as probability and graphing.  Also included will be several graphing calculator activities to aide student exploration and synthesis of algebraic concepts.

“Podcasting” - Creating a podcast allows students to share learning experiences. It provides them with a world-wide audience that makes learning meaningful and assessment authentic. Teachers can use the technology to provide additional and revision material to students to download and review at a time that suits them. The flexibility that such time-shifting offers makes podcasting a valuable educational tool.

“Incorporating Finale into the Music Classroom” - This session will focus on integrating technology into the music classroom through the use of the music notation program Finale. During the workshop, topics such as the fundamentals of Finale.