If you have questions about these events, please contact us at renzullicenter@uconn.edu
A Taste of Confratute
This virtual event offers a full day of professional learning reflecting the flavors of Confratute! We are holding four Taste of Confratute events during the 2024-25 school year, each with a specific topical focus.
- Thursday, October 24: Special Event: Schoolwide Enrichment Model Overview
- Wednesday, January 29: Taste of Confratute: Thinking Skills
- Wednesday, February 26: Taste of Confratute: Social and Emotional Learning and Underachievement
- Wednesday, March 26: Taste of Confratute: Strength-Based Learning
Free Online Course
We offer a free Schoolwide Enrichment Model online course starting four times each year (November 1, February 1, May 1, and August 1).
Free Webinars
Saturday, September 21, 2024: 11 a.m. Eastern (Recording)
Ben Lacina - Human Connections: Personalizing Creativity Through the Arts
Saturday, October 19, 2024: 11 a.m. Eastern (Recording)
Andrew Abate - Developing Students' Talents with AI
Saturday, November 9, 2024: 11 a.m. Eastern (Recording)
Del Siegle, John Burrell, Talbot Hook, and Luis Orione - Assessing and Developing Executive Functioning Skills
Saturday, January 11, 2025: 11 a.m. Eastern (register here)
Shannon McDonald - Elevating Student Discourse - This presentation explores methods and benefits of enhancing student talk within K-12 classrooms. Join us as we delve into the complexities of discourse and define what constitutes ‘quality’ talk. We will share practical strategies and tips for fostering a supportive, dialogue-rich environment. Educators will practice how to be deliberate about their use of talk moves to enhance critical thinking and engagement and build a culture of collaboration.
About the presenter - Shannon McDonald is a graduate research assistant, course instructor, and third-year doctoral student at the University of Connecticut. She holds a B.A. in English Literature, a two-year post-baccalaureate certificate in secondary education, and a Master of Arts in Teaching in Gifted Education & Equitable Instruction. Formerly a middle and high school English language arts educator, Shannon worked in classrooms designed to support the needs of children with advanced abilities in Washington State.
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Teaching and Learning with Technology
13th Annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference
(a.k.a. Teaching and Learning with iPads, Chromebooks, and Cloud-Based Computing Conference for K-12 Educators)
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (9:00 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. EDT)
University of Connecticut Storrs Campus
The $125 registration fee includes the conference, lunch, and parking.
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