Engaged Learning: Challenging Yourself and Your Students

To schedule an Engaged Learning training, please contact:

Debbie Potts
Specialist in Education, IOES
(217) 786-3010 ext. 233
dpotts@ioes.org

Description

A "hands-on" workshop that challenges participants to determine the components of successful engaged learning activities and to develop an engaged learning activity that matches up with a least one Illinois Learning Standard.

Objective

Participants will experience the development of engaged learning activities that include the use of technology, matching up activities with the Illinois Learning Standards, and motivating students to learn.

Definition

Engaged learning is work that stimulates curiosity, permits students to express creativity, and fosters positive relationships with others. It is also work at which students are good. (from a study completed by Richard Strong and associates, 1995)

Proposed Agenda

Learning with Technology Profile Tool (NCREL)
Conditions That Promote Learning
A Model for Meaningful, Engaged Learning
Enhance Learning with Technology
Indicators of High Technology Performance
Linking Learning Standards and Engaged Learning
Assessing Engaged Learning
Developing Engaged Learning Activities for Your Classroom

Professional Development Credits

Once you've completed this training, you will receive 1 CEU (5 hours)

Location

The training will be located at Illinois Office of Educational Services in Springfield, IL or another arranged site.

Cost

IOES: $50/person (includes coffee and lunch)
On-Site: $1,000 plus travel expenses