South Shore Winter Warm-Up @ Duneland: Full Schedule

11:00am CST

Boosting Cognitive Engagement: Strategies to Activate Minds & Bodies FULL

Monday January 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

This session will explore strategies to boost cognitive engagement through movement and embodied learning. Participants will learn methods to incorporate movement-based activities into their classrooms to enhance student engagement, collaboration, and retention. Attendees will also gain insight into the research behind embodied learning and discover practical techniques to create a dynamic, inclusive classroom environment that supports all learners.

Speakers

Donna Biggs

Director of Teaching & Learning, Duneland School Corporation

Donna Biggs is the K-12 Director of Teaching and Learning for Duneland School Corporation in Chesterton, IN. She has previously served as an elementary principal, high school dean, and special education teacher. Her professional interests include the development and implementation... Read More →

Monday January 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Room A134

Engagement, Grades K-12

11:00am CST

Kagan Structures: Cooperative Learning Ideas to Encourage Engagement and Collaboration FULL

Monday January 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Room A139

Learn what Kagan structures are and how they can be used in the classroom to encourage collaboration and engagement. Many teachers choose collaboration as their HITS strategy, and Kagan structures are a great way to learn and grow in this area. See examples of Kagan structures while gaining hands-on practice with them.

Speakers

Lauren Zieg

Monday January 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Room A139

Engagement, Grades K-12