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Motivating Independent Learners - NCDPI-AIG Professional Development Webinar Series for Science

Event Sponsor: Joint Event by DPI and Other Organization

Event Type: Online Workshop

Primary Category: Science

Sub-Category: Professional Development

Event Dates: 4/30/2013 through 3/30/2013

Brief Description: This webinar is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please visit the NCDPI Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted Programs wiki for registration information. Registration is required as seating is limited. A confirmation of attendance can be provided upon request.

How to teach students to be independent learners and accepting additional challenges for differentiated learning will be the main focus of this session. Also, numerous opportunities for students to become involved in state and national competitions will be shared. Examples: Conrad Innovation Summit- Exploravision, NCSAS, Sr. Projects, Junior Science and Humanities Symposium ISEF, and more.

This science-focused webinar is part of the NCDPI-AIG Professional Development Series and is conducted in partnership with the NC School of Science and Mathematics. These science - focused sessions will directly address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Essential Standards across grades 6-12. A goal of each session will be to discuss strategies for teaching students to be independent learners and accepting of additional challenges for differentiated learning.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Sneha Shah-Coltrane

E-mail Address: sneha.shahcoltrane@dpi.nc.gov

Web Site: ncaig.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/PD+Opportunities