Instructional Artistry: Professional Development for K-12 Educators
About the Event
Unleash your teaching potential at Instructional Artistry: Professional Development for K-12 Educators, an innovative, online professional development day that blends creativity with cutting-edge pedagogical techniques to transform your school experience.
Potential Sessions
- The Golden Ratio of Work-Life Balance for Educators
- Abstract Thinking: Promoting Creativity in Any Subject
- Mixed Media Learning: Blending Traditional and Modern Approaches
- Sculpting Student Engagement: Interactive Teaching Techniques
- Masterpieces AI Can’t Mimic: Smart Assignment Design
See the day’s Agenda-at-a-Glance below.
Don’t miss this chance to add vibrant new techniques to your teaching palette! Register now to secure your spot in this transformative professional development experience.
Who Should Attend
Instructional Artistry is open to K-12 educators in virtual and traditional school settings. We welcome classroom teachers, school administrators, curriculum coordinators, technology integrators and anyone passionate about driving innovation and excellence in education. Whether you’re a seasoned instructional artist or just starting your career, there’s something for everyone at Instructional Artistry. Explore teaching techniques, creative strategies and cutting-edge technologies designed to inspire and elevate your educational journey. Let’s paint a vibrant future together!
Date and Location
TBD; Virtual.
Participation Credits
5 hours to be turned into your PSU for CEUs.
Contact
Direct questions to pllc@fi.ncsu.edu.
Agenda-at-a-Glance
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. | Welcome and Open Gallery |
| 10-11 a.m. | Palette of Possibilities: Virtual Breakout Sessions Join us for a series of virtual breakout sessions designed to enhance your educational journey. “Masterpieces AI Can’t Mimic: Smart Assignment Design” explores how artificial intelligence can revolutionize classroom experiences, while “Cybersecurity: Crafting a Safe Educational Canvas” provides essential strategies for protecting digital learning environments. “Mastering the Art of Classroom Instruction” offers innovative techniques to elevate your teaching practice and “Educator Wellness: The Art of Self-Care” focuses on nurturing your well-being to sustain your passion for teaching. * Sessions subject to change based on facilitator availability. |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Innovations Lighting Rounds We’ll paint a vivid tapestry of dynamic, fast-paced presentations focused on educator support and program topics. In this session, you’ll brush up with rapid insights and practical strategies from leading experts in the field. Each presenter will have a brief stroke of time to share innovative approaches, successful initiatives and valuable resources that can enhance your practice and program effectiveness. This engaging format is a palette of information and inspiration, providing you with fresh ideas to implement in your educational environment. |
| 12-1 p.m. | Lunch break |
| 1-2 p.m. | Brushstrokes of Brilliance: Virtual Breakout Sessions These inspiring virtual breakout sessions are designed to spark creativity and innovation in your teaching practice. “Abstract Thinking: Promoting Creativity in Any Subject” delves into techniques for fostering creative thinking across all disciplines, while “Mixed Media Learning: Blending Traditional and Modern Approaches” explores how to integrate classic teaching methods with contemporary technology. “Sculpting Student Engagement: Interactive Teaching Techniques” offers dynamic strategies to captivate and involve your students, ensuring a lively and participatory classroom experience. * Sessions subject to change based on facilitator availability. |
| 2:15-3 p.m. | Creative Collaborative | Educator Connections Forum Educators come together in this vibrant, participant-driven environment to share ideas, resources, and experiences. In this unique format, you’ll be free to choose discussion topics, lead conversations and collaborate with fellow educators on the issues that matter most to you. This session is all about organic peer-to-peer learning, fostering creativity and sparking new ideas. Whether you’re looking to solve challenges, explore innovative teaching methods or simply connect with like-minded professionals, this session offers a dynamic and flexible space for meaningful dialogue and professional growth. |
| 3-3:15 p.m. | Final Brushstrokes: Closing Remarks and Participant Survey** ** Participants must complete a Digital Sign in and Participant Survey for a Certificate of Participation |