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Salons II ,III, IV
Salons II ,III, IV
Conference Room 1
The pressure is on in all content areas from the instructional shift in Ohios New Learning Standards
which requires students to write arguments based on valid evidence. Where can you easily find resources
that delve into the complexities of today's most controversial issues for Social Studies? EBSCOs Points
of View from INFOhio. Explore this resource along with some useful Web 2.0 tools to create debate
diagrams and mindmaps to present issues and evidence on current topics.
Reaching Them All: Differentiation Through Assignments of Choice
Conference Room 2
Presenter: Elizabeth Raker, The University of Findlay
This presentation describes a process designed to implement differentiation assignments of choice based
on identification of student learning preferences. These standards-based assignments are organized to
provide students opportunities for deep engagement with the content and enhanced learning experiences.
Assignments of choice offer a simple and effective means of differentiation in the social studies
classroom. to use cost effective and user friendly technologies such as a green screen software they are
able to produce materials that encourage the assessment of civic education and literacy skills.
What is college and career ready in social studies disciplines?
Conference Room 3
Presenter: Michael Kopish, Ohio University; Sarah Nestor, Ohio University
Teachers must enhance their own understanding and application of literacy practices in social studies to
increase access and opportunity for diverse learners. Social studies educators must embrace the critical
role required to assist students in identifying and challenging the social construction of knowledge and
underlying assumptions and ideologies of texts (print, digital, and beyond).
Culturally Responsive Teaching:
Preparing and Inspiring Students to be Active Citizens for Change
Conference Room 4
Presenter: Alexis Storch, The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education;
Allison Curran, Hamilton County ESC
Our students are more globally connected than ever before. How can we ensure that our students are
prepared for the realities of the diverse world in which we live and work? This workshop will engage
participants in a culturally responsive examination of common-core inspired practices such as using
textual evidence, source integration, questioning, historical fiction, assessment design, and differentiation
among others. By applying the lens of cultural responsiveness, all students can access important learning
goals and content. Through a foundation of Holocaust education, this session will set the groundwork for
further opportunities to explore this important topic.
Technology Tools for Understanding and Acting Upon Climate Change Issues Executive Board Room 2
Presenter: Bethany Vosburg-Bluem, Otterbein University, Otterbein Students
In this session participants will experience and use the C3 Frameworks Inquiry Arc with a focus on
Geography, to explore Climate Change issues, mitigation and adaptation strategies. Interactive technology
such as mapping tools, graphics, prediction modeling, and others from resources such NASA, Climate
Central, the EPA, Skeptical Science, etc. The challenging tools and processes used by student citizens as
they work their way through the C3 Framework allow the opportunity for them to actively engage in both
asking questions and identifying/creating solutions to our planets most prevalent yet not always obvious
crisis. Bring your devices!
University to PK-12 Partnerships:
Implementing Interdisciplinary Global Learning Projects
Executive Board Room 3
Presenter: Brad Maguth & Hal Foster, University of Akron, and Rob Walker & Heather Weeks, Barberton H.S.
This session will present an award winning university to high school collaborative centered on promoting
high school student learning while simultaneously preparing the next wave of social studies teachers
needed in our nations classrooms. In particular, the presenters will discuss a 10th grade global learning
project planned and implemented by teachers, professors, and pre-service teachers in Social Studies and
English Language Arts. This project culminated with students interviews with natives from Saudi