In this powerful session, participants will deepen their understanding of how using a hook can increase engagement for the entire period. Engage with Social Studies-specific examples, as well as general strategies you can use to create your own! This session includes time for both active exploration of effective hooks and collaborative work time to create your own. Leave with multiple hooks that you can directly implement into your own classrooms to start your year strong!
Ignite your teaching with Teach Like a Pirate! This dynamic professional development session introduces educators to Dave Burgess’s engaging P.I.R.A.T.E. framework for creating passionate, immersive, and transformative learning experiences. Through interactive activities and practical strategies, you’ll discover how to build strong rapport, use feedback effectively, and bring enthusiasm that motivates every student. Get ready to set sail on a journey to transform your classroom into an exciting adventure!
Discover how Nearpod can be used to gather real‑time formative data and support meaningful differentiation in history classrooms. Participants will explore how interactive Nearpod activities reveal student thinking, misconceptions, and levels of understanding during instruction—not after. Teachers will leave with practical ideas for using Nearpod data to adjust pacing, group students, and plan targeted follow‑up without creating multiple lesson plans.
