Nicole Lakusta is the Curriculum Educational Technology Facilitator with Parkland School Division. Over the past 20 years, she has combined her knowledge and skills in technology integration with the implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment. In her previous capacities as a teacher and an Assistant Principal, she facilitated and modeled the effective use of a variety of technologies to enhance learning and teaching. When not found hosting workshops, playing with technology, presenting sessions and elbow2elbow coaching, Nicole can be found court-side, on fields and in arenas cheering on her kids. She can be contacted at http://about.me/nlakusta.
Learning Opportunities
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Get Your Google On ? Developing Stronger Readers and Writers
Presented By
Nicole LakustaSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| August 25, 2015 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllIn this interactive and engaging professional learning experience, you will be studying various universally designed instructional practices, using many online and google-based resources to create a positive atmosphere to empower our student readers and writers. Opportunities to consume, collaborate and create will be part of the whole workshop. Time will also be given to look at Chrome apps, extensions and add-ons that can be used at specific grade levels. Be prepared to learn as a group and reflect individually on the topic. Throughout the day, connections will be made to show how easily one can implement this straight into the classroom. As well, an extensive list of resources and instructional practices will be made available.
You will see the connection of this learning to the following competencies:
- Creating a positive environment for students so they know how to learn specifically to reading and writing
- Develop opportunities for students at any level to think critically no matter the topic
- Support students to identify and solve complex problems when researching and studying
- Find ways to manage the large amounts of information as part of the learning process
- Show innovative ways for students to demonstrate their learning
- Create opportunities that allow students to participate at their level
- Apply multiple literacies using multiple means
- Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others
More information at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVkby_riPI4
What others are saying:
"Thank you. Again, one of the absolute best and most meaningful and applicable PD sessions I have ever attended. The information was 100% relevant for classroom teachers. The presenter was engaging, presented meaningful information and allowed us time to practice new skills. Absolutely everything you look for in a presenter."
Target Audience
Grades 3-12 Teachers, Learning Coaches, Technology Integration Coaches, SpEd Coordinators, Literacy Specialists, Inclusive Ed Coordinators, Educational Assistants
Please bring a fully charged laptop and you should have access to a Google account.