Problems and Solutions to Current Grading Practices 

David Sanders

8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.

Room - KJHS Room A101, w/ Chromebooks

Target Audience – K-12

 

We will be examining several common problems with current grading practices.  Then, we will work through some solutions to these problems.  We will be looking at 15 easy fixes that help to ensure accuracy in reporting student achievement.    The problems we will examine include: extra credit, academic dishonesty, student attendance in grade determination and grading students on academic standards.

 

Section 504- Legal session 

Shelly Guin

8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.

Room - KJHS Shared Learning, w/ Chromebooks

Target Audience – K-12

 

Shellie Guin is the district legal counsel for special programs.  She will be on hand to present and answer questions in the area of Section 504.  The session will be 1.5 hours in length and the target audience includes administrators, nurses, counselors and any other interested staff member.

 

We Are All on the Same Page at the Library

Presenter; Amy Whitener

8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.

Room - KJHS Library

Target Audience – K-12

 

The Destiny library system has many useful tools to help teachers and librarians gather materials to integrate nonfiction books with the lessons already being taught in the classroom.  The system has digital resource links that take the user directly to Common Core standards and available material.  There is a resource list feature that teachers can use to put together a list of material for students to use for various assignments that can be accessed by all users, both at school and remotely.  When searching for material, online resources can be accessed quickly and easily through the One Search feature.  There are other tips and tricks that each librarian uses to guide research and innovative use of technology.   We will also go over the many resources available online through Mid-Continent Public Library.

 

CPR/AED Certification Kearney Fire Department

8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Room – KFD Conference Room

Target Audience – K-12

 

Would you know what to do if a co-worker or student collapsed and went into cardiac arrest or stopped breathing? The right answer could help you save a life. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, this CPR/AED course gives you the skills to save a life. Learn how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults and children, including the use of automated external defibrillators (AED).

2 year certification awarded after successful completion.

 

BYOD / BYOT

Michelle Lawrence

8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.

Room - KHS Commons Computer Lab

Target Audience – 6-12

 

Teachers will learn how to utilize student smart phones / tablets / etc. in the classroom. Many apps / widgets are available that can supplement instruction in the classroom as well as extend learning outside of class time.

key points;

• current free apps available to students and teachers

• create a lesson using student devices

 

Blackboard

Ashley Weaver

8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.

Room - KJHS Library Computer Lab

Target Audience – 6-12

 

Learn to use Blackboard! Blackboard helps enrich all aspects of learning by engaging and assessing students online.