Wasatch Back Teaching and Learning Conference 2017: Full Schedule

11:00am MDT

Got Engagement?

Do you ever feel like like your class energy level is like that one scene?"Bueller, Bueller, Bueller....?" Stop by and we'll give you a Case full of ideas, and lay it on thicker than a Porterhouse Steak. You'll leave with our favorite ideas for increasing the engagement and energy level of your class.

Speakers

Johnathon Case

Ash Porter

Wasatch School District

Thursday August 17, 2017 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Room 517

Management/Engagement, Secondary

11:00am MDT

The 3 Keys to a Positive Classroom Environment

Sick and tired of your kids being sick and tired of your class? In this session you'll learn 3 simple keys to building a classroom environment where students can't wait to walk through your door.

Speakers

Alexa Douglas

Wasatch County School District

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Thursday August 17, 2017 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Room 459

Management/Engagement, Secondary

1:00pm MDT

“Get Out of Your Rut” Engagement Activities With Cooperative Learning

Are you in a “rut” with your teaching practices? Do you need some fresh ideas to keep your instruction interesting and engaging? In this session we will explore often forgotten Cooperative Learning Strategies that will help bring some magic back into your teaching.

Speakers

Karen Sampson

Curriculum Specialist, NUES

I am passionate about teaching and learning. I am a life-long educator, and I believe that we as teachers must continue to learn and grow. It is imperative that we continue to keep up with new ideas and research in our selected educational field.

Thursday August 17, 2017 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Room 217

Management/Engagement, Secondary

Host Organization NUES

2:00pm MDT

Getting your classroom to manage itself. (5th-HS)

Start the year out right! Learn practical and easy ideas to help your classroom run smoothly.

Speakers

Kasie Payne

Educator, Wasatch School District

Kasie Payne has been passionately teaching Language Arts at Wasatch High School for the past 14 years and Teaching as a Profession 1, 2, and 3 for six years. Her EdRising students have won numerous State and National titles. She was the recipient of the Utah Council Teacher of English... Read More →

Tami Root

Middle School Science Teacher, Wasatch School District

I am in my 9th year of teaching science. I received an unexpected award last year as the 7th grade science teacher of the year for the state of Utah. My masters degree is in science curriculum development with an emphasis on differentiated instruction. I love, love hands-on science... Read More →

TERESA WOOTTON

TEACHER, Wasatch School District

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Thursday August 17, 2017 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Room 308/Lecture Hall

Management/Engagement, Secondary