Distance Learning Up Close: Teaching for Engagement and Impact in Any Setting

Join us for the fifth webinar in our “Nurturing Anti-Bias Education” series, featuring educator and mental health professional Dr. Adolph Brown. During Dr. Brown’s doctoral research, he coined the term “The Empathy Gap™” for the space that exists between individuals where there is no bridge of understanding and compassion. Empathy is the foundation on which human beings connect. When the connection is absent, anything built upon this divided foundation will also have a divide: health, wealth, justice, achievement, equity, etc.

There is a lot of talk about teacher wellness and self-care being shared in team meetings, conferences and teacher focused websites. However, Nakita Valerio, a writer, researcher, and community organizer states, “Shouting “self-care” at people who actually need “community care” is how we fail people.”   The Creative Curriculum embraces Six Positive Messages that highlight the importance of relationships and community for children and families. However, these messages also apply to you, the educator.

In recent years, research shows that the effects of stress on learning are profound, part of the rich research on the neuroscience of learning. Stress literally halts learning. The brain is wired to trigger fight or flight in stress mode. Learning is blocked. This edWebinar Leaves you with a clear understanding of the neuroscience, the effects of stress on learning, and how to reduce stress in school. It will focus on students reading below grade level (for whatever reason). The classroom setting can either be an extended source of stress or a haven for learning. Make yours the haven. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders.

Laying the groundwork for a modern campus requires rethinking the entire collegiate experience from the student perspective. When applied well, technology is more than a tool to automate and extend educational resources. It can be used both to promote and measure engagement, identify at-risk students, and provide the insights needed to help students succeed in both their personal and professional lives beyond graduation. And doing this successfully is not an easy task. Aligning multiple leadership perspectives around a well-defined technology strategy and preparing for a significant business process transformation are critical first steps.