Have you ever heard “I can’t do this" or said “I know I taught this, why can't they remember?" If so, then this session is for you! The answers lie in the brain. If students and teachers know how the brain learns, stores, and retrieves information, they will change their belief system!_x000D_ Join us to explore the latest in brain plasticity research that examines the learning cycle. Strong pathways help students store this information and retrieve it later. In this session, we will explore the workings of the brain and specific strategies that students and teachers can use to maximize the learning cycle so that students not only "learn" the information but truly "know" the information. So get ready Kansas Teachers . . . your brain is about to grow!
Bonnie Austin completed her bachelor's degree in elementary education at Northwestern College and her master's degree in education administration at Fort Hays State University. She holds a Kansas teaching license with endorsements in elementary education, administration, building... Read More →
I'm a former ELA teacher turned technology coach turned Makerspace facilitator turned assistant principal who loves to learn and is excited about USD 443's growth and direction!