#nh13 Roanoke, VA
April 3-5, 2013
Using social media to actively engage students takes time. Learn about a tool that consolidates up to five social media sites into one account.
Location: Wilson Computer Lab at Wednesday 3:00 p.m.
Fundamental yoga techniques to make you feel better, physically,emotionally and spiritually. Teacher-assisted adjustments & modifications.
Location: Shenandoah B at Friday 9:00 a.m.
Revitalize your class with discussion-based learning; foster student accountability for and active participation in meaningful discussions
Location: Tinker Mountain at Thursday 3:15 p.m.
Student engagement in online courses depends heavily on students' ability to take an active and cooperative role in their own learning.
Location: Tinker Mountain at Friday 9:00 a.m.
Engage students in active learning using collaborative learning tools in Bb-wikis, blogs, discussions & Wimba voice tools.
Location: Washington at Wednesday 3:00 p.m.
The CAVE at Blue Ridge Community College increases student engagement with academic resources outside the classroom.
Location: Shenandoah A at Friday 9:00 a.m.
Attend to learn how Desire2Learn is partnering with institutions globally to help them succeed in their eLearning initiatives.
Location: Roanoke E at Thursday 9:45 a.m.
A multimedia presentation on student involvement in two oral history projects, production of a documentary film and leadership workshop.
Location: Roanoke E at Friday 10:15 a.m.
Don't despair over students' general lack of college readiness! Shift your paradigm to reduce your frustration and improve student success.
Location: Pocahontas A at Thursday 3:15 p.m.
A few-minute experiment in class can go a long way because curiosity is contagious; there is a researcher in every student.
Location: Brush Mountain at Wednesday 1:45 p.m.
Engaging students directly with the Civil War at battlefield sites.
Location: Brush Mountain at Wednesday 4:15 p.m.
Through the use of manipulatives, students will improve their understanding and retention of basic mathematics.
Location: Mill Mountain at Wednesday 3:00 p.m.
Cooperative learning engages the whole learner, develops critical thinking skills, promotes teamwork and builds communities in the classroom
Location: Buck Mountain at Wednesday 4:15 p.m.
A TCC-Norfolk Math faculty and Counselor who created a specialized SDV course geared only for students enrolled in MTE share their learnings.
Location: Harrison / Tyler at Wednesday 1:45 p.m.
Art as a Catalyst for Invigorating STEM Education
Location: Appalachian at Thursday 4:30 p.m.
The educators role in activating the emergency response team and initiating lifesaving steps of CPR
Location: Appalachian at Friday 9:00 a.m.
This session will expose participants in a very easy but powerful strategyy that integrates reading and writing instruction.
Location: Brush Mountain at Thursday 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to incorporate digital media into your art history and history classes to create an engaged and interactive classroom.
Location: Brush Mountain at Thursday 2:00 p.m.