Key Note 2018: Utah Middle level stars

Ryan Erwin: Teaching Failure

Too often we view failure as the end of road. In reality it's just another bend in the road. In my presentation I will be demonstrating how I teach and encourage kids how to fail, and then we work step by step towards success.

April Stevenson: power of words

Creating a change in classroom climate creates a change in classroom performance. When we become aware of the simple adjustments we can make through language and guide our students in making these adjustments as well we create a higher order and level of thinking and performing.

kate williams: i wish i could read minds: the power of the formative check

While it is true that what teachers teach matters, it matters even more what students learn. This presentation will dive into the power of formative checks. The power of evaluating what students have learned and how formative checks can improve classroom management and classroom culture.