Summer Academy for Educators
	June 6–26, 2009 BGSU Campus Summer registration begins February 16, 2009 What makes the Summer Academy right for you? You can: Take from 1 to 8 hours of graduate credit Upgrade your teaching license Meet your school district’s criteria for professional development Apply electives toward a master’s degree with advisor’s approval Schedule June 6–7 Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am–5:00 pm   HMSL 6800 (41695) Ethics and Coaching Instructor: Pam Bechtel 1 Credit Hour Letter Grade Class This course is designed to explore "off the field" ethical concerns and situations that current coaches of both youth sports and interscholastic sports may encounter, and will help you manage and prevent potential issues. You will explore your own coaching practices to determine if there are areas of concern, and will create your own ethics guide to use in future coaching situations. Ethical concerns specified by the Ohio Department of Education will also be explored. Back to the top June 12–13 Friday and Saturday 8:00 am–5:00 pm   EDTL 6950 (41696) Using Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Google Docs in the Classroom Instructor: Cindy Ross 1 Credit Hour S/U Class Participants will be introduced to the infusion of various Web 2.0 tools and free open source software. Various tools such as blogs, Wikis, Google Docs and podcasts will be explored. You will create and participate in a classroom blog and Wiki. You will also learn how to create a podcast and post it on the Internet. You will discover the value of these tools for classroom collaboration. Back to the top June 15–16 Monday and Tuesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm   EDTL 6950 (41697) Motivational and Differentiation Strategies in the K–12 Classroom Instructor: Diann Brown 1 Credit Hour S/U Class This course will provide K–12 teachers with the opportunity to explore and discuss various aspects and applications of motivation and differentiation in today's classrooms. Back to the top June 17–18 Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm   EDTL 6950 (41698) Bringing Books to Life through Standards-based Activities Instructors: Kathy Yoder and Sara Bushong 1 Credit Hour S/U Class In this class, you will engage in creative activities designed to bring books to life in PS–8 classrooms. Storytelling, creative movement and age-appropriate literacy activities will be introduced and practiced. You will explore and review newly-published children's books (preschool to grade 8), and select titles for development into standards-based activities designed for your classroom. Back to the top June 19–20 Friday and Saturday 8:00 am–5:00 pm   EDTL 6950 (41699) Diverse Literacy Materials for K–12 Classrooms and Teachers Instructor: Mohammed Darabie 1 Credit Hour S/U Class This course provides K–12 teachers with culturally diverse materials, tools, practices, behaviors and perspectives to integrate into their classrooms to enhance students' reading and literacy levels. You will also learn how to use these materials to enhance students' awareness of other cultures. Back to the top View Our Brochure Who should attend the Summer Academy? All educators including: Classroom teachers School administrators Substitute teachers Homeschool instructors Participants may be given assignments prior to and/or after class meeting times. June 22–26 Monday through Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm   EDTL 6800 (41700) Integrating Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies Instructors: Stacey Dudley and Alden Craddock 3 Credit Hours Letter Grade Class This course will take K–12 teachers through a step-by-step process of integrating social studies and reading/language arts. Topics include collecting resources, evaluating quality trade books, and effective use of social studies textbooks. You will also learn valuable integration strategies, including data collection and analysis, journal writing, literature circles, visual media, vocabulary, language development and using community resources. At the conclusion of the course, you will have created an integrated unit appropriate for your grade level based on state standards. Back to the top June 22–26 Monday through Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm   EDIS 6840 (41701) Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in the General Education Classroom Instructors: Mary Murray, Amy Scheuermann and Lisa Dimling 3 Credit Hours Student Option (Graded or S/U) This course will provide PS-12 teachers with methods and strategies for teaching children with diverse needs in the general education classroom. You will explore instructional resources, cooperative learning, reflective practice, and co-teaching. In addition, you will analyze the methods for adapting instructional procedures, materials, and evaluation criteria to meet the unique needs of all students in the general education classroom. Back to the top June 22–26 Monday through Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm   TECH 6800 (41702) Digital Storytelling Instructor: Terry Herman 3 Credit Hours Letter Grade Class Learn to enhance your curriculum, teaching and authentic assessment strategies through digital storytelling. Connect existing knowledge with an innovative teaching and learning concept utilizing interactive multimedia to design and develop a digital storytelling production. Back to the top “The Summer Academy was a wonderful way to get credit hours and still have summer.” - Summer Academy participant Summer registration begins February 16, 2009 Tuition: $456 per graduate credit hour $8 registration fee Easy ways to register: Online: If you have a BGNet account, go to http://my.bgsu.edu to register Phone: 419.372.8181 or 1.877.650.8165 Fax: Registration forms to 419.372.8667* * If you have not attended BGSU classes in the last 18 months you must also complete and fax the Graduate Non-Degree Application form. Fees are subject to change. For more information please contact Carolyn Warden at awarden@bgsu.edu or call 1.877.650.8165.