4MAT Webinar Series

Lecture Isn't All Talk

Thursday, January 7, 2010 3-4:30pm CST

Proven Strategies for Expanding How You Deliver Static Information.

Have you been in the middle of a lecture where you could feel the energy leaving the room? Where people get lost in the sea of details and begin to tune out? With the increasing demands on instructors to compress more and more content into less time, it is natural for teachers and trainers to rely too heavily on lecturing to students.

Substantial research exists that show the impact that interactive lecture techniques can have on information transfer and retention. This session will explore the research on lectures, discuss the pros and cons of lecture and examine lecture in light of the emerging research on how the brain learns.

You'll discover proven techniques for creating more dynamic and interactive lectures, explore alternative lecture strategies that help create stronger connections to content and learn how to combine concrete experiences with abstract concepts to connect learning to the lives of learners.

This webinar will explore:

The pros and cons of lecture as a teaching strategy
The brain research on teaching by telling
Proven methods for creating more dynamic and interactive lectures that increase learner engagement.

The 4MAT Webinar Series is a series of 90 minute training sessions that explores the underlying elements of high quality teaching and learning. These sessions can be attended by anyone interested in improving their instructional performance, from Primary teachers to technical trainers to university professors.

Please call About Learning at (800) 822-4MAT to request our complete schedule of sessions.

About the Presenter

This session is being presented by Dr. Bernice McCarthy. Dr. McCarthy is a renowned author and lecturer on effective instruction and has authored numerous books on improving the process of teaching and learning, including the 4MAT System, About Teaching, About Learning and Teaching Around the 4MAT Cycle. Her passion is in helping teachers reach out to more students by understanding the many different ways they learn.

4MAT 4 Algebra

(to be announced)

In this 90-minute session, you will experience 4MAT 4 Algebra, a highly dynamic and engaging way of teaching Algebra I Based on the way that student's learn best.

One of the key challenges in algebra is the long list of topics that are covered and the types of activities that teachers are using to help students master these concepts. It is sometimes difficult for teachers to hone in on the essential ideas that are most prone to motivate and engage students in learning math.

This webinar presents 10 key concepts that can help teachers navigate the standards and create more meaningful instructional units for students. Our course is about getting students out of their seats and engaged in meaningful tasks that help them understand the underlying meaning of what they are learning. There are many more ways to learn than just reading and worksheets.

These activities are particularly effective for students that do not learn well through traditional instruction.

At the conclusion of the webinar, each participant will obtain a copy of the conceptual structure of the course along with the underlying topics that are housed under these key concepts. Participants will also receive one major 4MAT unit, which can be used as the initial unit when introducing students to Algebra.

About the Presenter

Mr. Bob Schmitt is a seasoned staff developer with 20 years of experience working with teachers to help improve instructional outcomes. He is certified to teach 4MAT 4 Algebra and has conducted numerous workshops on how to create more impactful and meaningful learning experiences for students.

What This Webinar Includes:

Step by step guidance in creating highly interactive Algebra I units.

An overview of the key concepts in Algebra along with suggested introductory activities for engaging students in math.

Discounts on 4MAT 4 Algebra materials.*

The cost to attend this session is just $29 per person.
Upon receipt of your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with your webinar login information.

*The price of the webinar may be applied toward the purchase of the 4MAT 4 Algebra Teacher Book and if you purchase the 4MAT 4 Algebra Classroom Bundle by January 9, 2010, you will receive a 10% discount and a 20% discount if the bundle is purchased by December 27, 2009.

Using Right Mode Teaching Strategies

(to be announced)

This 90 minute webinar will explore how to use much more than just left brained teaching methods to create high impact learning.

Many classrooms rely primarily on left mode (verbal and analytical) forms of instruction while right mode methods are equally as effective in generating quality learning outcomes for students. In this webinar, you will:

Assess your knowledge of current brain research
Assess the level of balance in your teaching for left or right mode teaching strategies
Understand and recognize the differences between right and left mode teaching methods
Explore ways of adding right brained strategies to your current teaching content

To register for this event, please click on the link below. And be sure to register by December 12, 2009 to ensure your participation in this session. The cost for attending is just $29 per participant. This includes one free use of the Hemispheric Mode Indicator, a test for assessing your brain processing preference and a classroom checklist for assessing the level of balance in your instructional approach.

The cost to attend this session is just $29 per person.

Upon receipt of your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with your webinar login information.

Questions: Give About Learning a call at (800) 822-4MAT or (847) 487-1800. We look forward to hearing from you.

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