Teacher’s Workshop: Lessons about Learning: Learning about Lessons
Time: 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Please RSVP to Mary Cress at mcress@aan.com by April 1, though walk-ins are welcomed.
Description: This is an interactive teacher’s workshop with new information about recent advances in our understanding of the brain’s learning abilities and plasticity. We plan a hands on session with real- time demonstrations of what factors play a role in learning ability, including technology, sleep and social engagement. .
President William McKinley High School Library
Engineering Day is a half-day event open to high school students and parents interested in engineering. Teachers and counselors are also welcomed to attend to learn more about the engineering program. The day consists of a brief overview of the UHM engineering program, followed by a tour of our high-tech research laboratories, including a question and answer session. There are also many opportunities to talk with faculty and current engineering students, including a meet and greet session at the end of the event.
Universtiy of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu. Art Auditorium/Holmes Hall/POST Building
This page, offered by the award winning Dragonfly TV team, is a treasure trove for parents and teachers . Information includes lesson plans, schedules, useful online links, program schedules, episodes for viewing, museum guides, offline activities, and much more. Materials are geared mostly for children ages 9-12.
Fall Coaches Clinic for teachers, parents and mentors. Elementary Science Olympiad workshop will be held in the morning and repeated in the afternoon. Registration includes breakfast before the morning session or lunch before the afternoon session, as well as printed workshop material, coaches handbook, and coaches/students manual.
Fee: $50. Registration deadline is October 25, 2008.