Summer in the City 2009
Summer ll Courses
Registration for Summer 2 begins April 4th
For 6 week courses (June 29 – Aug 10), students must register during the Summer 2 registration period (April 4 – June 26) to avoid late fees.
For intensive courses (1, 2 or 4 week sessions), students may register until the day BEFORE the course starts without a late fee. Late registration fees are applied the day the course begins.
EXAMPLE: For a workshop that meets July 13 - 24th,
students can register April 4 – July 12th without a late fee.
SUMMER SESSION II
JUNE 29 (ONLINE COURSES)
Counseling
Teaching Anger Management: Conceptual Background (Monday) 1:00 – 3:00
and A Brief Training Model
(remainder of course is web-based)
Technology
Computers in Education (Monday) 6:00 – 8:00
(remainder of course is web-based)
JUNE 29 – JULY 1 (ONLINE COURSE)
Curriculum
Project-Based Learning and Literacy (Mon – Wed) Times TBA
(remainder of course is web-based)
JUNE 29 – AUG 10 (SIX WEEKS)
Curriculum
Critical Reading in the Content Areas (Mon & Wed) 9:00 – 12:15
Instruction in the Context of Curriculum (Tues & Thurs) 6:00 – 9:15
Instruction in the Context of Curriculum (Tues & Thurs) 6:00 – 9:15
Interprofessional Collaboration in Urban Schools (Mon & Wed) 9:00 – 12:15
Philosophy of Education (Mon & Wed) 6:00 – 9:15
Strategies for Educational Inquiry (Mon & Wed) 6:00 – 9:15
Teaching Adolescent / Young Adult Literature (Tues & Thurs) 9:00 – 12:15
Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom (Tues & Thurs) 1:00 – 4:15
JULY 6 - 10 (ONE WEEK)
Curriculum
ESL/EFL Instruction and Assessment Approaches (Mon - Fri) 8:30 – 3:00
(meets at Northwest High School - Indpls.)
JULY 6 – 17 (TWO WEEKS)
Curriculum
Arts Together: Integrating Language Arts with Fine Arts (Mon – Fri) 8:00 – 12:30
JULY 6 & JULY 31 (ONLINE COURSE)
Technology
Interactive Curriculum with Adobe Flash (Mon, July 6 & Fri, July 31) 9:00 – 11:30
JULY 9 – 14 (SIX DAYS)
Curriculum
Dinosaur Science – Dinosaur Collecting Expedition (Thurs - Tues) Arranged
for Teachers
(takes place in South Dakota)
JULY 13 – 24 (TWO WEEKS – ONLINE COURSE)
Curriculum
Parent/Family Involvement for the 21st Century (Mon, July 13 & Fri, July 24) 9:00 – 12:00
(remainder of course is web-based)
JULY 13 – 24 (TWO WEEKS)
Curriculum
Elementary Science is Elemental CANCEL
New 2009 Picture Books to Enhance the Curriculum (Mon – Fri) 8:00 – 12:30
(meets at Carmel Learning Center - Carmel)
New Young Adult Literature and Strategies for (Mon – Fri) 1:00 – 5:30
Using It, 2009
(meets at Carmel Learning Center - Carmel)
Science: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder (Mon – Fri) 8:00 – 12:30
in the Young Child
Special Education
Autism Spectrum Disorders CANCELLED
Special Education: A – Z (Mon – Fri) 8:00 – 12:30
JULY 14 - 16 (THREE DAYS)
Curriculum
The Power of Children: Anne Frank’s Story (Tues - Thurs) 9:00 – 4:00
(meets at the Children’s Museum - Indpls.)
JULY 25 (ONLINE COURSE)
Technology
Internet for Educators (Saturday) 9:00 – 4:30
(remainder of course is web-based)
JULY 27 (ONLINE COURSE)
Technology
Internet Safety and Responsibility for Educators (Monday) 5:30 – 7:30
(remainder of course is web-based)
JULY 27 - 31 (FIVE DAYS)
Curriculum
ScienceWorks – Making Science Work in Your (Mon - Fri) 9:00 – 4:00
Classroom
(meets at the Children’s Museum - Indpls.)
JULY 27 - AUGUST 7 (TWO WEEKS)
Counseling
College Admission Counseling: Tools for Secondary CANCELLED
School Counselors
College Admission Counseling: Tools for Secondary CANCELLED
School Counselors
Curriculum
The Classroom and the Law (Mon – Fri) 1:00 – 5:30
Equitable Classrooms CANCELLED
Inside Out: Meeting the Challenges of Changing (Mon – Fri) 8:00 – 12:30
Cultures Inside and Outside of School
Science: Encouraging Further Exploration (Mon – Fri) 8:00 – 12:30
in the Young Child
2009 Teaching with Historic Places (Mon – Fri) 8:00 – 12:30
(meets at Morris-Butler House Museum – Indpls)
2009 Young Adult Novels to Stimulate Class Discussions CANCELLED
(meets at Carmel Learning Center - Carmel)
JULY 28 (ONLINE COURSE)
Technology
Innovative Learning with Technology: (Tuesday) 5:30 – 7:30
New Strategies and Tools
(remainder of course is web-based)
AUGUST 3 - 7 (ONE WEEK)
Curriculum
Egypt: Ancient and Modern! (Mon - Fri) 9:00 – 4:40
(meets at the Children's Museum - Indpls.)
Teaching Anger Management: Conceptual Background and A Brief Training Model
June 29 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDUC-G 580, Class Nbr 9329
3 credit hours (Monday) IUPUI campus, ES 2119
Letter Graded
PLEASE NOTE: Class will meet one time and will be conducted entirely online for the remainder of the semester. Students will need regular access to a computer with Internet connections. Class ends August 10th
** This course is appropriate for school counselors who wish to use this course to extend their license. Current counseling students who wish to take this course as a non-program elective should register instead for the satisfactory / fail section of this course (EDUC-W 505 / 8599).
If you want to take the course for a satisfactory / fail grade, register for EDUC-W 505 Class Number 8599.
Instructor: Flip Robison
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 274-6815 or via e-mail: flip@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Dr. Robison is an associate professor in the Counseling and Counselor Education Program in the School of Education at IUPUI. He teaches courses, and conducts research, on individual and small group counseling processes, psychological assessment techniques, counseling older adults, and understanding the roles, functions, and work environments of professional counselors. Dr. Robison is also a health service provider in psychology who has provided anger management counseling to adolescents and adults since 1988.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, school administrators, guidance counselors, and all human service (e.g. psychologists, social workers, marriage and family counselor) and medical professionals.
Course Description: This short course will prepare participants to conduct a brief (six to eight session) anger management training program in an individual, small group, or classroom format. The group provides clients with cognitive-behavioral techniques to manage anger while it occurs, and ongoing lifestyle practices to prevent anger from becoming a destructive force in one’s life. Participants will learn the anger management techniques taught in the group as well as methods to deliver the group’s content over six to eight, one hour sessions. Participants will also acquire skills for screening group members, assigning and reviewing behavioral homework, and dealing with problems that may arise during the group meetings.
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Computers in Education
June 29 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDUC-W 531, Class Nbr 7163
3 credit hours (Monday) IUPUI campus, ES 2124
Letter Graded
PLEASE NOTE: Class will meet one time and will be conducted entirely online for the remainder of the semester. Students will need regular access to a computer with Internet connections. Class ends August 10th.
Instructor: Libby Lawrie
For additional information, students may contact the instructor via e-mail: elizabeth.lawrie@wayne.k12.in.us
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, school administrators and guidance counselors.
Course Description: This course will survey computer technology as applied to instructional processes. Students will be introduced to a variety of computer systems and to the ways computers are used in instruction and classroom management. Applications include: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, E-mail, internet, and multimedia presentational tools. The emphasis is on practical "hands-on" skills while accomplishing a basic level of understanding of computer concepts.
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Project-Based Learning and Literacy
June 29 – July 1 Times TBA EDUC-L 530, Class Nbr 13325
3 credit hours (Mon - Wed) Ben Davis High School
S/F Graded 1200 N. Girls School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46214
PLEASE NOTE: Class will meet for three days then will be conducted online for the remainder of the session. Students will need regular access to a computer with internet connections. All work must be submitted no later than Friday, April 30, 2010. Please check the “Learning By Doing” website for more info regarding meeting times: http://education.iupui.edu/soe/institute/index.aspx Grades will not be posted until class is over in 2010.
Instructor: Beth Berghoff
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at 317-278-1108 or via e-mail: bberghof@iupui.edu
This institute for teachers from all over Indiana will be conducted by Michael McDowell--the New Tech Coach for the state of Indiana, university professors from IUPUI and University of Indianapolis, and experienced project-based teachers.
Recommended for: Secondary teachers/staff and school administrators.
Course Description: How can educators move away from the "one-size-fits-all" blueprint to create 21st century curriculum for students and schools? Explore project-based learning Design content area and interdisciplinary projects Collaborate with fellow educators Sustain instructional change Check the IUPUI School of Education website for more details about Learning by Doing Institute. Students admitted to any IUPUI education masters program can contact LaVerne Johnson (lj37@iupui.edu) and arrange to have the institute registration fee waived if they enroll in this class.
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Critical Reading in the Content Area
June 29 – Aug 10 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EDUC-L 501, Class Nbr 7086
3 credit hours (Monday & Wednesday) IUPUI campus, ES 1114
Letter Graded
Instructor: Roger Wachtel
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 846-0572 or via e-mail: rwach@aol.com
About the Instructor: Roger Wachtel has been an educator for 19 years. He has been a high school English teacher, adjunct education faculty member, consultant and whole school reform implementation specialist. He is currently the writing specialist coordinating writing across the curriculum at the Peru Community Schools. He is a member of several professional organizations and has been a speaker at national, state, and local conferences on issues such as reading and writing across the curriculum, use of young adult literature, and non traditional instruction in the high school.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff and secondary teachers/staff.
Course Description: Analyzes and applies to reading various theories and models of thinking; presents teaching/learning strategies for developing critical reading; evaluates instructional materials and methodologies designed to foster critical reading.
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Instruction in the Context of Curriculum
June 29 – Aug 10 6:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. EDUC-J 500, Class Nbr 9332
3 credit hours (Tuesday & Thursday) IUPUI campus, ES 1128
Letter Graded
Instructor: Rob Helfenbein
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 278-1408 or via e-mail: rhelfenb@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Dr. Helfenbein is an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Indiana University-Indianapolis and adjunct faculty in the Department of Geography. A former middle and high school social studies teacher, Dr. Helfenbein offers courses in Middle School Methods, Teaching Secondary Social Studies, Education and American Culture, and graduate level courses in Social Foundations and Curriculum Theory. His current research interests include critical geography, cultural studies of education, urban education and youth culture, and curriculum theory.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, and school administrators.
Course Description: First course for the master's degree in curriculum and instruction. Extends concepts introduced in undergraduate teacher preparation. Topics include conceptions and definitions of curriculum and instruction and their impact on social contexts, learning theories, and school practices. Elementary and secondary contexts are studied.
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Instruction in the Context of Curriculum
June 29 – Aug 10 6:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. EDUC-J 500, Class Nbr 12635
3 credit hours (Tuesday & Thursday) IUPUI campus, ES 1126
Letter Graded
Instructor: To be announced
For additional information, students may contact the graduate advisor, Sarah Brandenburg, via e-mail: sabrande@iupui.edu
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, and school administrators.
Course Description: First course for the master's degree in curriculum and instruction. Extends concepts introduced in undergraduate teacher preparation. Topics include conceptions and definitions of curriculum and instruction and their impact on social contexts, learning theories, and school practices. Elementary and secondary contexts are studied.
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Interprofessional Collaboration in Urban Schools
June 29 – Aug 10 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EDUC-T 515, Class Nbr 9322
3 credit hours (Monday & Wednesday) IUPUI campus, ES 1128
Letter Graded
PLEASE NOTE: Time will also be spent independently outside of class in computer discussions and field research.
Instructor: Monica Medina.
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 274-6834 or via e-mail: mmedina@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Ms. Medina is a Lecturer at the Indiana University School of Education at Indianapolis and teaches courses in diversity and multicultural education. She has provided cultural competency and intercultural communication training in the areas of health, social services, and education.
Recommended for: Elementary and secondary teachers, school administrators, special education specialists, guidance counselors, social workers, nurses, and staff from youth servicing agencies.
Course Description: An interdisciplinary seminar for graduate students designed to prepare professionals to work collaboratively by engaging students in a critical analysis of contemporary issues using a variety of philosophical approaches and practice examples. The seminar focuses on the development of Interprofessional Practitioners through the Schools of Education, Nursing, and Social Work.
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Philosophy of Education
June 29 – Aug 10 6:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. EDUC-H 530, Class Nbr 7055
3 credit hours (Monday & Wednesday) IUPUI campus, ES 2106
Letter Graded
Instructor: Deborah Keller
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 274-6853 or via e-mail: dbkeller@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Dr. Keller has a joint position with the School of Education and University College at IUPUI. She teaches an introductory education courses, social foundations, a graduate level course foundations courses, as well as courses in mentoring and critical inquiry. Her interests include social/cultural foundations, multicultural education, semiotics in education, service-learning, and Eastern and Western philosophical perspectives on education.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, and school administrators.
Course Description: A study of representative topics in the philosophy of education; indoctrination, the nature of teaching and learning, moral issues in education, etc.
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Strategies for Educational Inquiry
June 29 – Aug 10 6:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. EDUC-Y 520, Class Nbr 7173
3 credit hours (Monday & Wednesday) IUPUI campus, ES 1117
Letter Graded
Instructor: To be announced
For additional information, students may contact the graduate advisor, Sarah Brandenburg, via e-mail: sabrande@iupui.edu
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/ staff, school administrators and counseling majors.
Course Description: Introductory course intended to orient beginning graduate students to the conduct of social science inquiry in general and educational inquiry in particular and to acquaint them with key terms and generally accepted procedures in qualitative and quantitative inquiry.
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Teaching Adolescent / Young Adult Literature
June 29 – Aug 10 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EDUC-L 535, Class Nbr 8683
3 credit hours (Tuesday & Thursday) IUPUI campus, ES 1114
Letter Graded
Instructor: Roger Wachtel
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 846-0572 or via e-mail: rwach@aol.com
About the Instructor: Roger Wachtel has been an educator for 19 years. He has been a high school English teacher, adjunct education faculty member, consultant and whole school reform implementation specialist. He is currently the writing specialist coordinating writing across the curriculum at the Peru Community Schools. He is a member of several professional organizations and has been a speaker at several national, state, and local conferences on issues such as reading and writing across the curriculum, use of young adult literature, and nontraditional instruction in the high school.
Recommended for: Secondary teachers/staff and master’s students in language education.
Course Description: The course highlights and analyzes recent young adult literature, acknowledging significant earlier texts and their distinguishing features. It also considers curricular and pedagogical issues salient to the adoption of multicultural curricula.
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Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom
June 29 – Aug 10 1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. EDUC-L 559, Class Nbr 7100
3 credit hours (Tuesday & Thursday) IUPUI campus, ES 1114
Letter Graded
Instructor: Trish Weis
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 274-6822 or via e-mail: pweis@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Trish Weis is a Clinical Faculty member at Indiana University School of Education - Indianapolis. She teaches courses in early literacy, trade books in elementary classrooms, reading difficulties, and special education seminars. Ms. Weis is a former elementary teacher, principal, and Director of Title I and Early Childhood in an urban school district. She also worked for the Indiana Department of Education as a consultant in early childhood education and school reform. She currently serves as the Block I coordinator for the Elementary Teacher Education program in addition to her teaching responsibilities in the School of Education.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff
Course Description: Emphasizes the use of trade books in language and reading in elementary classrooms.
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ESL/EFL Instruction and Assessment Approaches
July 6 – 10 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDUC-L 540, Class Nbr 12741
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) Northwest High School
Letter Graded 5525 W. 34th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46224
PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to complete 15 additional hours of field experience outside of class time between July and December. Grades will be posted in December.
Instructor: Annela Teemant
For additional information, students may contact the instructor via e-mail: ateemant@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Dr. Teemant is an Associate Professor of Second/Foreign Language Education at Indiana University-Indianapolis. She is actively engaged in developing, implementing, and researching quality teacher preparation for mainstream teachers of English Language Learners. She has been awarded three U.S. Department of Education grants focused on teacher quality and ESL teacher preparation. She is author of 28 multi-media ESL teacher education products.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff and secondary teachers/staff.
Course Description: This course provides an overview of various approaches to instruction and assessment that incorporates current thinking in the field. Sheltered instruction and content-based models are examples of the instruction models that will be discussed.
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Arts Together: Integrating Language Arts with Fine Arts
July 6 - 17 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDUC-L 530, Class Nbr 8682
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) IUPUI campus, HR 147
S/F Graded
Instructor: Beth Berghoff
For additional information, students may contact the instructor via e-mail: bberghof@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Dr. Berghoff is an Associate Professor in the department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education. She is Chair of Graduate Programs and has served as Chair of Teacher Education at IUPUI. She teaches reading and literacy classes for K-12 teachers and researches school change, professional development, writing assessment, and arts-infused curriculum. Dr. Berghoff has served as the Language Arts Consultant for Indiana Department of Education, on the editorial boards of Language Arts and the National Reading Conference, and on the NCTE Commission on Arts and Literacy.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, school administrators, art, music and physical education teachers welcome.
Course Description: This course will immerse students in an arts-infused unit of study about immigration. Students will explore how interpreting and making works of art creates a powerful "third space", a context where teachers and learners are intentional and creative together. Students will "live-through" a unit of study that integrates language arts, music, visual arts, and movement and reflect on its qualities and impact on them as learners. No particular arts background is necessary, but participants should dress in clothes that allow them to move freely and work comfortably with art materials. The course is for all teachers K-12 or beyond, classroom or specialists, who want to understand the power of the arts and arts-integration. We especially encourage multiple teachers /administrators from one school to register, including music, art, physical education, and general classroom teachers or discipline-specific secondary teachers.
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Interactive Curriculum with Adobe Flash
July 6 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 8074
(Monday) IUPUI campus, ES 2119
July 31 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. IUPUI campus, ES 2119
3 credit hours (Friday)
S/F Graded
PLEASE NOTE: Class will meet two times; the remainder will be conducted online. All work must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 30th.
Instructor: Nathan Heck
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 412-0854 or via e-mail: njheck962@gmail.com
About the Instructor: Nathan Heck is currently an Arts Educator on the east side of Indianapolis. As an artist, he has combined creativity with passion for technology. He recently completed his master’s in education technology through Indiana University. Nathan currently teaches classes in educational technology and develops new courses as well. His goal is to create curriculum that will allow educators to easily understand and implement advance technologies seamlessly into their own classroom.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, middle school teachers/staff .
Course Description: This course will focus on advanced technologies such as Adobe Flash, Photoshop, and Apple’s iLife Software package. Through the course, students will be developing an interactive flash movie, which will include video, photographs, and other content specific to their curriculum. The overall goal will be to create a finished product, which could be immediately implemented into their curriculum. Furthermore, the goal is to give educators basic, core knowledge, which will allow them to create additional interactive lesson enhancements quickly and effectively.
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Dinosaur Science – Dinosaur Collecting Expedition for Teachers
July 9 - 14 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 8805
3 credit hours (Thursday – Tuesday) Faith, South Dakota
S/F Graded
PLEASE NOTE: Before registering with IUPUI, students must register with The Children’s Museum at (317) 334-4000 or register online at www.ChildrensMuseum.org (Go to Teachers page and click on Professional Development).
Registration Deadline for the Children’s Museum: May 29th.
Facilitator: Michele Schilten
Students may contact Valerie Wells for further information at (317) 334-3317 or via e-mail: valeriew@childrensmuseum.org
About The Facilitator: Michele holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialty in Biology. She serves as the Educational Programs Manager at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. She has been involved with educational and family programs, curriculum and teacher professional development throughout her time at the museum. In Michele’s current role, she supervises staff, creates educational program plans, and strategizes how to meet the needs of the school audience, both teachers and students.
Recommended For: Elementary teachers/staff, middle school teachers/staff (Grades K-8).
Course Description: Join expedition leader and teacher, Rick Crosslin, on this dinosaur expedition for teachers designed to do the science that normally you only read about in your textbooks. This expedition will follow in the footsteps of some very recent and famous dinosaur discoveries. Fossils collected will be used in the Dinosphere exhibit at The Children’s Museum. Visit the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research to learn about dinosaurs and fossil preparation. Spend two days collecting fossils for The Children’s Museum at the Ruth Mason Quarry – the largest fossil bed of duck-billed dinosaurs in the world. Participants will also learn more about geology on a visit to the Badlands National Monument and The Journey Museum, as well as visit the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, SD and watch an active paleontology dig.
Additional Fee: $775 (per person double occupancy) or $995 (per person single occupancy) payable to the Children's Museum. Fees do not include transportation cost to South Dakota. Hotel cost, lunches on the days out at the dig site are included. While in South Dakota, transportation will be provided by a museum staff.
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Parent/Family Involvement for the 21st Century
July 13 and 24 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDUC-E 590, Class Nbr 11951
3 credit hours (Monday & Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 2119
Letter Graded
PLEASE NOTE: This is a live online interactive course. The remainder of the course will meet from June 16 - 25 (9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.) via http://breeze.iu.edu/e590ss2009. Click Guest and type name to enter. Students will also have additional web-based assignments to complete independently or in small groups. All work must be submitted no later than Friday, July 24.
FYI: Each student will need (1) regular access to a computer with a high speed Internet connection, (2) a webcam and microphone and speakers (or a headset combining the two) for live class meetings, (3) Adobe Flash Player 9 or higher and the Adobe Connect Add-in, and (4) either Internet Explorer 7 or higher or Mozilla Firefox 2 or higher. Go to http://www.adobe.com/go/EN_US-H-GET-FLASH / to download Flash Player 9.
Instructor: Karen Shelly
For additional information students may contact the instructor via e-mail: karenshelly46580@yahoo.com
About the Instructor: Karen Shelley is currently serving as a teacher/consultant for students with blindness or low vision in Harrison County. She has taught both general education and special education students from preschool through adult in a variety of settings and across several areas of eligibility for services. Ms. Shelley’s area of interest is collaborative practices.
Recommended for: Early Childhood/Elementary teachers/staff, and Early Childhood/Elementary School Administrators. Covers topics for ages 3-8 years.
Course Description: This course will increase and enhance the graduate student’s knowledge and understanding of (1) children ages 3-8 and their families and (2) the issues, concerns, opportunities, and questions surrounding parent/family involvement in varied settings. Throughout this live online course, our group will examine the multi-facets of early childhood education and parent/ family involvement. Furthermore, our group will focus our attention on renewing or creating partnerships/alliances "in the best interest" of all children (students), their families, educators, larger community, and our profession for now and beyond this time while keeping children at the center of our work.
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Elementary Science is Elemental
CANCELLED
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July 13 - 24 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 8996
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 1116
S/F Graded
Instructor: Brad LaMar
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 856-8194 or via e-mail: blamar@bgcs.k12.in.us
About the Instructor: Brad LaMar has a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in science and has been teaching science at Beech Grove Middle School for the past ten years. He also has a minor in Driver and Traffic Safety and a Master's in Educational Technology.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff and school administrators.
Course Description The main objective of this course is to help elementary teachers to find creative and engaging ways to teach science. There will be many fun activities and techniques used during this course. Participants will create a cross circular unit that will be a functional, practical, teacher-created unit that will be classroom ready at course conclusion. Come with an open mind, a sense of humor, and a cooperative attitude.
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New 2009 Picture Book to Enhance Curriculum
July 13 - 24 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDUC-L 530, Class Nbr 7093
3 credit hours (Monday- Friday) Carmel Learning Center
S/F Graded 515 E. Main Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Instructor: Don Hipes
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 815-1776 or via e-mail: treehousetales@gmail.com
About the Instructor: Don Hipes is a graduate of Butler University an Purdue University with emphasis in English and Secondary Administration. He has enjoyed many years as a high school principal and has served as the state Supervisor of Education for the Indiana Department of Correction. Though trained on the secondary level, he has great love for picture books for the enjoyment they offer. His belief is that every child wants to read, he/she simply has not found the right book.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, school administrators and guidance counselors.
Course Description: Participants will receive many new picture books and have the opportunity to enjoy and evaluate them. Much time will be used in the bundling of types and topics to organize and prepare units for each appropriate grade level in order to present orally. The picture books will cover the following areas: art/music; math, science, language arts geography/social studies, and multiculturalism.
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New Young Adult Literature and Strategies for Using It, 2009
July 13 - 24 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDUC-L 530, Class Nbr 7097
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) Carmel Learning Center
S/F Graded 515 E. Main Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Instructor: Debby Krueger Hipes
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 815-1776 or via e-mail: treehousetales@juno.com
About the Instructor: As a seminar presenter, Debby Krueger Hipes travels the U.S. speaking to middle and high school teacher and media specialist on new young adult literature. She loves sharing the strategies she gather for using teen books from her BER (Bureau of Education and Research) audiences. A former junior and senior high English and Science teacher, Ms. Krueger Hipes has also taught graduate and undergraduate courses in children’s and young adult literature for over ten years and is the owner of Treehouse Tales Children’s Books.
Recommended for: Secondary teachers/staff, school administrators, guidance counselors and middle and high school reading specialist.
Course Description: For hands on experience with new quality teen fiction and nonfiction-plus recent award books, try this workshop. You’ll find fresh titles for pleasure and class reading, engaging strategies to connect sixth through twelfth grade kids with books and opportunities for live discussions on new young adult novels with their nationally known authors through scheduled teleconferences. Come prepared to read books your students will love, and leave prepared to be their favorite resource for recommending new titles. Because this class covers 100% new material each summer, it can be repeated for license renewal.
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Science: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder in the Young Child
July 13 - 24 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 9366
3 credit hours (Monday- Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 1122
S/F Graded
Instructor: Mark Kesling
For additional information, students may contact the instructor via e-mail: mkesling@mac.com
About the Instructor: Mark Kesling is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the American Cabaret Theatre. Mark has more than 30 years experience in education, 15 of which were in museum education. Mark’s previous positions included developing exhibits for the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and directing the education and exhibits programs at The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. His most recent teaching position was as an academic director at Orchard School in Indianapolis. He also served as the Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Wilmington.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff
Course Description: This course emphasizes the encouragement of a sense of wonder within young children through hands-on science activities that encourage the use and development of observation, communication, comparison, and classification skills. Participants will learn to ask questions, discover a host of new activities to use with young children; participate in field experiences outside the classroom and have fun sharing ideas with other educators. Teachers will be exposed to ideas that help move teaching beyond simple questions and answers into more thought provoking ideas that discover hidden meanings. This is the course for those who want to teach more science but struggle with either a lack of science knowledge or skill as well as those who want to just add more ideas to their teaching plans.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
CANCELLED
July 13 – 24 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDUC-K 500, Class Nbr 8677
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 1117
S/F Graded
Instructor: Kathleen Berg
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 257-8111 or via e-mail:bergk@ips.k12.in.us
About the Instructor: Mrs. Berg has 16 years of classroom experience. For the past ten years, she has given support to students, parents, teachers and school administrators. She has provided individualized programming and professional development at building/district levels for students with behavioral issues, autism and significant disabilities. Mrs. Berg has also been assisting artists in modifying their teaching methods to meet the needs of students with disabilities. She provides workshops in differentiated instruction, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, and significant disabilities for many professional.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, school administrators and guidance counselors.
Course Description: This workshop will address classroom strategies, supports, and modifications for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). With a focus on the individual learner, this course is designed to examine how to create an ideal inclusive learning environment, building capacity to implement proactive and effect educational programming.
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Special Education: A to Z
July 13 - 24 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDUC-K 500, Class Nbr 12636
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 1117
S/F Graded
Instructor: Kristina Weisbach
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 408-2009 or via e-mail: kweisbach@plainfield.k12.in.us
About the Instructor: Kris Weisbach is department chairman in the special education department at Plainfield High School. For the past twenty years, she has worked with high school students of all ability levels. Connecting students with resources both in and out of school is the favorite part of her job. This can include helping a mainstreamed LD student find success in a geometry class to helping that same student two years later dive into the college process. In addition to teaching, she coordinates a summer recreation program for life skills students.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, and guidance counselors.
Course Description: This class is designed to give the regular education teacher an overview of special education. Discussion topics will include individualized education plans (behavior plans included), Article 7 (Indiana's special education regulations), college programs for students with disabilities, transition planning, Vocational Rehabilitation, accommodations/modifications, parent's rights, and the Medicaid Waiver to name a few. There will be a guest speaker and a couple of field trips in the Indianapolis area, focusing on adult transition. In addition, we will spend class time collaborating ideas of how to help students with special needs in your classroom.
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The Power of Children: Anne Frank’s Story
July 14 - 16 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 9028
1 credit hour (Tuesday - Thursday) The Children’s Museum
S/F Graded 3000 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
PLEASE NOTE: Before registering with IUPUI, students must register with The Children’s Museum at (317) 334-4000 or register online at www.ChildrensMuseum.org (Go to Teachers page and click on Professional Development).
Registration Deadline for the Children’s Museum: June 30th.
Facilitator: Michele Schilten
Students may contact Valerie Wells for further information at (317) 334-3317 or via e-mail: valeriew@childrensmuseum.org
About The Facilitator: Michele holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialty in Biology. She serves as the Educational Programs Manager at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. She has been involved with educational and family programs, curriculum and teacher professional development throughout her time at the museum. In Michele’s current role, she supervises staff, creates educational program plans, and strategizes how to meet the needs of the school audience, both teachers and students.
Recommended For: Elementary teachers/staff and middle school teachers/staff (Gr. 3 -8).
Course Description: Anne Frank was a typical young girl who found herself in extraordinary circumstances. Despite hardships and persecution and the dangers of war, Anne overcame hatred and made a lasting impression on the world. Anne’s story will take you on a journey through her life to find out why she is remembered as a hero of the 20th century and how young people today can make a positive difference.
Additional Fee: $75 payable to The Children’s Museum.
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Internet for Educators
July 25 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 7160
3 credit hours (Saturday) IUPUI campus, ES 2124
S/F Graded
PLEASE NOTE: Class will meet one time; the remainder will be conducted in an online learning environment via the World Wide Web. All work must be submitted no later than Friday, August 7th. Please contact the instructor with your home or work e-mail address as soon as you register for the course. She has important information to share with you prior to the Saturday orientation session.
Instructor: Andrea Icenogle
For additional information, students may contact the instructor via e-mail:icenogles@comcast.net
About the Instructor: Andrea teaches English as a Second Language in Westfield Washington Schools. Upon receiving her Master's Degree in Instructional Systems Technology in 1996, she began teaching graduate level computer classes at IUPUI. She was named Teacher of the Year for her district and was a semi-finalist for the State of Indiana in 1999. She enjoys teaching educator show the internet can simplify their planning and grading while offering many creative ways to introduce and reinforce concepts taught in class.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, school administrators and guidance counselors.
Course Description: This introductory course teaches the FUNDAMENTALS of searching the Internet and online tools available to teachers. It includes an introduction to WebQuests, reviews of sites for lesson plans, how to create worksheets and self-correcting quizzes on-line, and how to create a home page and customized online review games. We will meet ONCE for a mandatory Saturday orientation session; the rest of the course will be completed online. There will be deadlines for course assignments, but not designated times to log-in to our course. After registering, please contact the instructor prior to July 22 with your e-mail address for important information.
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Internet Safety and Responsibility for Educators
July 27 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 7161
3 credit hours (Monday) IUPUI campus, ES 2119
S/F Graded
NOTE: Class will meet one time for a mandatory orientation meeting; the remainder will be conducted online. All work must be submitted no later than Friday, August 7th.
Instructor: Anna Bragg
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 701-3662 or via e-mail: abragg@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Anna is a K-8 Computer Applications teacher and Technology Staff Development specialist. As adjunct faculty for IUPUI's Masters in Educational Technology program, her areas of specialty are online teaching, professional development and technology integration.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, school administrators, guidance counselors and school technology staff.
Course Description: This workshop is an intermediate-level course covering safe and responsible internet practices in education. The workshop will include resources, FAQs, and lesson planning for grades K-12, as well as the community and parents. "Internet Safety and Responsibility for Educators" is designed to provide resources and discussion for educators using the Internet in their classrooms. The course work is focused on the I-Safe curriculum, and is aimed at increasing awareness of student safety and information responsibility through lesson planning and teacher education. Sharing and synthesizing information through the discussion forums is a major focus of the course, as peer networking is emphasized.
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ScienceWorks – Making Science Work in Your Classroom
July 27 - 31 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 8806
2 credit hours (Monday - Friday) The Children’s Museum
S/F Graded 3000 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
PLEASE NOTE: Before registering with IUPUI, students must register with The Children’s Museum at (317) 334-4000 or register online at www.ChildrensMuseum.org (Go to Teachers page and click on Professional Development).
Registration Deadline for the Children’s Museum: June 30th.
Facilitator: Michele Schilten
Students may contact Valerie Wells for further information at (317) 334-3317 or via e-mail: valeriew@childrensmuseum.org
About The Facilitator: Michele holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialty in Biology. She serves as the Educational Programs Manager at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. She has been involved with educational and family programs, curriculum and teacher professional development throughout her time at the museum. In Michele’s current role, she supervises staff, creates educational program plans, and strategizes how to meet the needs of the school audience, both teachers and students.
Recommended For: Elementary teachers/staff (Grades K - 5).
Course Description: Science does not have to be hard to teach, complicated or labor intensive! This institute focuses on three interactive areas of the museum’s ScienceWorks Gallery: Dock Shop, Construction Zone and the Pond. The three day institute prepares teachers in science inquiry, observation and scientific methods. All participants receive a unit of study.
Additional Fee: $125 payable to The Children’s Museum.
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College Admission Counseling: Tools for Secondary School Counselors
CANCELLED
July 27 – Aug 7 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDUC-G 581, Class Nbr 13760
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 1126
S/F Graded
PLEASE NOTE: This course is appropriate for school counselors who wish to use it to extend their license. Current counseling students who wish to take this course as a non-program elective should register instead for
EDUC-W 505 class number 13762
Instructor: Carroll Easterday
For additional information, students may contact the instructor via e-mail: dearyeats@lifegrid.com
About the Instructor: Carroll Easterday developed the college counseling program at North Central H.S. The model is considered a national example of effective practice. Prior to North Central H.S., Carroll was Director of Undergraduate Admission at Butler University amassing fifteen years of college admission experience. Through various professional organizations, Carroll has been invested in college access and equity for all students especially those students from low income and first-generation backgrounds. Carroll now serves Indiana educators through her work at The College Board.
Recommended for: School administrators and guidance counselors.
Course Description: Participants will be introduced to effective practices and key resources in college admission counseling which will result in deepened professional college counseling competency. The following topics will be covered: College counseling as school counseling educators, Resources for school counselors, Admission policies, Financial Aid literacy, Tools for students and parents, Utilizing data, College application issues, College admission testing, Working with students possessing special needs and talents, Working with students from first generation and low income backgrounds and Selective college admission.
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College Admission Counseling: Tools for Secondary School Counselors
CANCELLED
July 27 – Aug 7 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 13762
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 1126
S/F Graded
PLEASE NOTE: This course is appropriate for current counseling students who wish to use it for a non-program elective. School counselors who wish to use this course to extend their license should register instead for
EDUC-G 581 Class number 13760
Instructor: Carroll Easterday
For additional information, students may contact the instructor via e-mail: dearyeats@lifegrid.com
About the Instructor: Carroll Easterday developed the college counseling program at North Central H.S. The model is considered a national example of effective practice. Prior to North Central H.S., Carroll was Director of Undergraduate Admission at Butler University amassing fifteen years of college admission experience. Through various professional organizations, Carroll has been invested in college access and equity for all students especially those students from low income and first-generation backgrounds. Carroll now serves Indiana educators through her work at The College Board.
Recommended for: School administrators and guidance counselors.
Course Description: Participants will be introduced to effective practices and key resources in college admission counseling which will result in deepened professional college counseling competency. The following topics will be covered: College counseling as school counseling educators, Resources for school counselors, Admission policies, Financial Aid literacy, Tools for students and parents, Utilizing data, College application issues, College admission testing, Working with students possessing special needs and talents, Working with students from first generation and low income backgrounds and Selective college admission.
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The Classroom and the Law
July 27 - Aug 7 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 13299
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 1116
S/F Graded
Instructor: Robert Cochrane
For additional information, students may contact the instructor via e-mail: rwcochra@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Robert Cochrane is a graduate of the University of Houston and the IU Indy School of Law. He is the Assistant Director of the Indiana Urban Schools Association and is in private practice specializing in bankruptcy and immigration in Franklin, Indiana.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, school administrators and guidance counselors.
Course Description: The course will offer one week on the case law that is applicable to the classroom. We will focus on the constitutional rights of teachers and students as well as other rulings that have affected the school setting. The following week will cover recent news and events from the Statehouse and issues that came up in the 2009 session and how they will or could have affected Indiana schools.
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Equitable Classrooms
CANCELLED
July 27 - Aug 7 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 8796
3 credit hours (Monday-Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 1116
S/F Graded
Instructor: To be announced
Recommended for: Elementary teachers / staff, secondary teachers/staff and school administrators and guidance counselors.
Course Description: This workshop is designed to encourage a thoughtful discussion and analysis of issues related to equitable schooling practices. The learning and teaching that occurs with diverse population of students will be the focus of the course. We will discuss concepts such as culturally relevant pedagogy, educating for social justice, issues of democracy in the classroom, and building on students' strengths and communities' resources.
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Inside Out: Meeting the Challenges of Changing Cultures Inside and Outside of School
July 27 - Aug 7 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 12845
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 1116
S/F Graded
Instructor: Mary Cole
For additional information, students may contact the instructor via e-mail: mtcole@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Mary Cole is an ESL Specialist at IUPUI, where she teaches courses leading to ESL certification. She has taught ESL at Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis Public Schools, where she also sponsored a youth group that promoted cultural awareness and provided peer intervention.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, administrators, guidance counselors, and educators interested in ESL certification.
Course Description: What do you need to know when your schools population suddenly changes? How do you manage acting as a social worker or counselor for newly arrived families in addition to being a teacher? What happens inside a school directly affects life outside, in the community at large. This course will give you information and strategies to deal with some of the tough issues: defusing tensions among groups of students, managing gang situations, getting participation from parents who don’t speak English and enlisting corporate and community people to move your students toward success. You will also learn how to foster resilience in your student. We will take one or two field trips during the course.
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Science: Encouraging Further Exploration in the Young Child
July 27 - Aug 7 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 9683
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) IUPUI campus, ES 1122
S/F Graded
Instructor: Mark Kesling
For additional information, students may contact the instructor via e-mail: mkesling@mac.com
About the Instructor: Mark Kesling is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the American Cabaret Theatre. Mark has more than 30 years experience in education, 15 of which were in museum education. Mark’s previous positions included developing exhibits for the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and directing the education and exhibits programs at The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. His most recent teaching position was as an academic director at Orchard School in Indianapolis. He also served as the Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Wilmington.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff
Course Description: This is a second in a series of courses designed to encourage the development of a sense of wonder within young children through hands-on science activities. This course will provide additional activities to teachers who have taken the first class but is open to be taken by new students as well. The activities will once again encourage the use and development of observation, communication, comparison, and classification skills. Participants will learn to ask questions, discover a host of new activities to use with young children; participate in field experiences outside the classroom and have fun sharing ideas with other educators. Teachers will be exposed to ideas that help move teaching beyond simple questions and answers into more thought provoking ideas that discover hidden meanings. This is the course for those who want to teach more science but struggle with either a lack of science knowledge or skill as well as those who want to just add more ideas to their teaching plans.
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2009 Teaching with Historic Places
July 27 - Aug 7 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 8434
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) Morris-Butler House Museum
S/F Graded 1204 N. Park Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
PLEASE NOTE: Students are expected to be able to participate in extensive walking tours.
Instructor: Suzanne Stanis
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 639-4534 or via e-mail:stanis@historiclandmarks.org
About the Instructor: Suzanne Stanis is the director of Heritage Education for Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. She works with educators throughout the state to develop teaching tools that incorporate historic sites into the curriculum. Her educational materials have received awards and recognition from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff and secondary teachers/staff.
Course Description: This workshop is designed to help educators make Social Studies and other disciplines come to life through the use of historic places. Providing tangible links to our past creates an exciting and interactive method of learning. During the workshops, students will tour several historic Indianapolis sites, visit resource agencies that will assist with heritage education, and create their own teaching materials based upon historic sites. Students are expected to be able to participate in extensive walking tours.
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2009 Young Adult Novels to Stimulate Class Discussions
CANCELLED
July 27 - Aug 7 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDUC-L 530, Class Nbr 8419
3 credit hours (Monday - Friday) Carmel Learning Center
S/F Graded 515 E. Main Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Instructor: Don Hipes
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 815-1776 or via e-mail: treehousetales@gmail.com
About the Instructor: Don Hipes holds degrees from Butler University and Purdue University with emphasis on English and Secondary Administration. He has enjoyed holding positions as a high principal for many years as well as being State Supervisor of Education for the Indiana Dept. of Correction. His interest stems from his enjoyment of reading and evaluating young adult novels and for the quality of writing and the varied topics that they present to young adult readers.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, and librarians.
Course Description: Participants will have the opportunity to examine, evaluate, and share current young adult novels which may contain topics, often controversial, but quite relevant, to the young adult ages. Considerable time will be utilized upon reading specified novels, pertinent discussion about them, and the bundling of novel topics into a class room presentation. All novels will hopefully be in a paperback format.
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Innovative Learning with Technology: New Strategies and Tools
July 28 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 7153
3 credit hours (Tuesday) IUPUI campus, ES 2119
S/F Graded
NOTE: Class will meet one time for a mandatory orientation meeting; the remainder will be conducted online. All work must be submitted no later than Friday, August 7th.
Instructor: Anna Bragg
For additional information, students may contact the instructor at (317) 701-3662 or via e-mail: abragg@iupui.edu
About the Instructor: Anna is a K-8 Computer Applications teacher and Technology Staff Development Specialist. As part-time faculty for IUPUI's Masters in Educational Technology program, her areas of specialty are online teaching, professional development and technology integration.
Recommended for: Elementary teachers/staff, secondary teachers/staff, school administrators, guidance counselors, and school technology staff.
Course Description: This workshop is an intermediate-level course highlighting new technology strategies and tools for classroom teachers. This course would be an excellent "refresher" for teachers interested in using computers in the classroom. Students will explore a variety of methods for integrating new technology tools such as pod/vod-casting, blogging, digital gadgets for the classroom and multimedia learning in PK-12 curricula. Students apply skills to their area of specialty, evaluate new tools for applicability, and create powerful learning experiences for classroom use.
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Egypt: Ancient and Modern!
August 3 - 7 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDUC-W 505, Class Nbr 14537
2 credit hours (Monday - Friday) The Children's Museum
S/F Graded 3000 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
PLEASE NOTE: Before registering with IUPUI, students must register with The Children’s Museum at (317) 334-4000 or register online at www.ChildrensMuseum.org (Go to Teachers page and click on Professional Development).
Registration Deadline for the Children’s Museum: July 24th.
Facilitator: Michele Schilten
Students may contact Valerie Wells for further information at (317) 334-3317 or via e-mail: valeriew@childrensmuseum.org
About The Facilitator: Michele holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialty in Biology. She serves as the Educational Programs Manager at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. She has been involved with educational and family programs, curriculum and teacher professional development throughout her time at the museum. In Michele’s current role, she supervises staff, creates educational program plans, and strategizes how to meet the needs of the school audience, both teachers and students.
Recommended For: Elementary teachers/staff and Secondary teachers/staff (Grades 3 - 8).
Course Description: Participants explore Egypt of the past and present and discover how Egyptian culture relates to Indiana. They experience the museum’s two new exhibits where their students can become immersed in ancient and modern Egypt and model hands-on learning experiences for the classroom . The institute provides first-hand information from archeologists and Egyptologists, including a visit the Oriental Institute of Chicago. All participants will receive two units of study: Take Me There – Egypt! and Tutankhamun: The Golden King.
Additional Fee: $150 payable to The Children’s Museum.
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