MassCUE is pleased to offer a book study for the newly published Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year! Inclusive Learning 365 aims to provide educators with a variety of inclusive strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including those with learning variabilities or who are second-language learners. Learn how to adopt an inclusive learning mindset and replace traditional instructional methods with strategies that engage all learners.
Participants of this book study will participate in an introductory kick off with one of the four authors of this book, Karen Janowski. During this live, virtual meeting, Karen will introduce the inclusive philosophy promoted in the book and facilitate discussion among participants about adopting an inclusive mindset and implementing inclusive strategies to reach all learners.
Educators will then be expected to read the text, implement several strategies into their current practice and bring this information to the follow up, live 45 minute meeting also hosted by Karen.
Topics for discussion include:
- Adopting an Inclusive Mindset
- Changing language to become more inclusive
- Reflecting on current instructional methods
- Explore inclusive strategies targeting reading, writing, STEAM, social-emotional learning and executive function skills and connect to ISTE standards
Course Details
| Audience | K-12 Educators, Administrators, Specialists |
| Level | All |
| Instructor | Karen Janowski (1 of the 4 authors of the title) |
| Dates | 2 live (45 min.) meetings with Karen Janowski
First session: August 25th at 10:30am or 4:30pm or NEW! Second date added September 15th at 4:30pm Second session: December 8th at 3:30 pm |
| Earn | 3 hours of certificate of participation |
| Location | Online |
| MassCUE Member Cost | $15 |
| Non-Member Cost | $40 |
| Limit | Unlimited |
| Prerequisites | Participants must purchase the book prior to the start of the workshop. TBD if the book will be available through the MassCUE Bookstore.
EBook now available Hard copy to be released August 3, 2021 |
Karen Janowski, MS Ed.
Karen Janowski, MS Ed, of EdTech Solutions, Inc is an assistive and inclusive technology consultant who provides services to school districts in the greater Boston area. She also presents both locally and nationally on a variety of inclusive design topics and is an EdCampBoston organizer and a co-moderator of #ATChat on Twitter. She recently co-authored an ISTE publication entitled, Inclusive Learning 365.
Intro and book study kick off – August 25th (New date added! September 15th at 4:30pm) Implementation and Reading – August 25th – October 20th Participants are invited to implement several of the strategies introduced in the text during the months of September and October in order to reflect, review and plan next steps. Final Meeting – October 20th 3:30 pm Live 45 min. virtual meeting where Karen Janowski will lead a discussion on using the strategies in the text to successfully incorporate inclusive technology strategies into your practice. Participants will reflect on the implementation and consider next steps. This course supports the following ISTE standards: Learner Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning. Educators: 1a Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness. 1b Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks. 1c Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences. Leader Educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning. Educators: 2a Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders. 2b Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students. 2c Model for colleagues the identification, exploration, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learning. Collaborator Educators dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems. Educators: 4a Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology. Designer Educators design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability. Educators: 5a Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs. 5b Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning. 5c Explore and apply instructional design principles to create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning. Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year Book Study with Co-Author Karen Janowski
August 25, 2021 – October 20, 2021Sign Up for This Workshop
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