Please see below for the LINCS Community events for the week of 11/18/2024:
Live Session: Evidence-Based Practices to Reduce Cognitive Load and Harness the Power of Schemas
Description: Join us for an insightful coffee break exploring two foundational theories from cognitive science: Cognitive Load Theory and Schema Theory with our guest presenter, Michele Vick, Instructional Consultant in English Language Proficiency, Texas A&M University, Center for Teaching Excellence. During this session you will discover how these theories relate to teaching and learning, and gain practical instructional strategies to optimize your educational practices.
Presenter: Michele Vick, Instructional Consultant in English Language Proficiency, Texas A&M University, Center for Teaching Excellence
Date/Time: November 18, 2024, 3:00 PM ET
LINCS Community Group: Science; Reading and Writing; Integrating Technology
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for Evidence-Based Practices to Reduce Cognitive Load and Harness the Power of Schemas.
Live Session: My Student Has Math Anxiety. How Do I Help?
Description: Calling all adult education math practitioners to join us for this live event with Brooke Istas, LINCS Math and Numeracy Group Moderator. You will learn effective strategies and resources to identify, understand, and alleviate math anxiety in your students and foster a supportive learning environment that boosts confidence and mathematical performance.
Presenter: Brooke Istas, LINCS Math and Numeracy Group Moderator
Date/Time: November 20, 2024, 3:00 PM ET
LINCS Community Group: Math and Numeracy
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for My Student Has Math Anxiety. How Do I Help?
Live Session: Thank You: Sharing Gratitude from Students Behind & Beyond the Walls
Description: In this season of gratitude, we all should take time to reflect on the work we do in the correctional and reentry education settings. Join Jeff Abramowitz, LINCS Correctional and Reentry Education Group Moderator for this year in review to share successes and expressions of gratitude towards teachers, administrators, and students who work hard to make this world a better place. Join us to celebrate a job well done and reflect upon the impact education has had in the past year on justice-impacted students across the country.
Presenter: Jeff Abramowitz, LINCS Correctional and Reentry Education Group Moderator
Date/Time: November 21, 2024, 1:00 PM ET
LINCS Community Group: Correctional and Reentry Education
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for Thank You: Sharing Gratitude from Students Behind & Beyond the Walls.
Please see below for the LINCS Community events for the week of 11/25/2024:
Live Session: The Contributions of Hispanics to American History
Description: Join us in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage month as we elevate the contributions of Hispanic Americans to American History. When you think about your education do you recall learning about the contributions of Hispanic Americans to American History? We will share the many ways in which Hispanic Americans have shaped American history and culture. This session is designed for practitioners who seek ways to include the history of Hispanic Americans in adult literacy education to differentiate instruction and make it more culturally relevant.
Presenter: Carmine Stewart, LINCS Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group Moderator
Date/Time: November 25, 2024 at 3:00pm ET
LINCS Community Group: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for The Contributions of Hispanics to American History.
*Please note: LINCS moderator-led events are not recorded, so we encourage you to participate in them as they happen. Certificates are provided for attending live LINCS events.