2012-2013 CLIPS (Critical Learning Instructional Paths Supports)
Professional Learning Adobe Connect Sessions
The CLIPS Professional Learning Adobe Connect Sessions are intended for teachers, coaches, and/or board leads involved in the instruction of mathematics.
Participants in the sessions will:
· become more familiar with CLIPS resources on Math GAINS;
· build specialized content knowledge about fractions and linear relations;
· incorporate CLIPS into their classroom practice to build students’ conceptual understanding, increase and close gaps in their students’ achievement (if the participants are teachers);
OR
· consider how to support classroom teachers in incorporating CLIPS into their classroom practice (if the participants are coaches and/or board mathematics leads)
A total of four 90-minute Adobe Connect sessions will be offered on the following days:
Date / TopicSession 1 - January 17, 2013
from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. / CLIPS Tools and Activities to support the understanding of Fractions Area and Volume Representations
Session 2- February 12, 2013
from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. / CLIPS Tools and Activities to support the understanding of Fractions Linear Representations
Session 3 - March 21, 2013
from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. / CLIPS Graphing Calculator and Related Activities
Session 4 - April 18, 2013
from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. / CLIPS Tools and Activities to support the understanding of Linear Growing Patterns
1. Complete the form to register as an individual or as a community of learners. Those who choose to learn together will share a single log-in at one site. Please note that enrolment is limited and registration form will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
2. E-mail your completed registration form to > and include “CLIPS Sessions” in the subject line.
3. Registrations are due no later than Wednesday December 18, 2012.
4. You will be notified of further details, including the URL required to connect to the Adobe Connect sessions, in a confirmation e-mail that will be sent upon receipt of your registration.
5. As a participant, you will require:
· a computer with high speed internet (hard-wired, if possible)
· a headset with a microphone (if you are participating individually)
· speakers (if you are participating with a group)
· Geometer’s Sketchpad 4 or higher loaded onto the computer, if you register for Session 1 and/or Session 3
o To download Geometer’s Sketchpad 5, please contact your Board Operational Contact or OESS representative.
o To find out who your Board Operational Contact or OESS representative is, visit the OESS website at <oess.sjpg.com> and click on “Contact Search”.
o Use relevant terms in the search box provided. For example, inputting “Toronto” as a search term will determine who the contact person or representative is for the Toronto DSB or Toronto CDSB.
o Your OESS representative will then guide you through the process of downloading the software onto your computer.
· the experience of participating in an Adobe Connect learning session. Otherwise, please commit to learn the technical aspects of Adobe Connect prior to the session so that your learning experience is a positive one. Technical preparation sessions are offered at the following times.
- January 15, 2013 – 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- March 19, 2013 – 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- April 15, 2013 – 4:00 p.m. to 4:30. p.m.
6. Please contact the following individuals for inquiries related to:
· Registration – Anne Yeager <>
· Adobe Connect (technical) – Rod Yeager <>
· Session Content – Ross Isenegger <>
2012-2013 CLIPS Professional Learning Adobe Connect Sessions
DESCRIPTION OF SESSIONS
Sessions / Audience / Professional Learning Goals / Date & Time:Session 1 - CLIPS Tools and Activities to support the understanding of Fractions Area and Volume Representations / Grades 4 - 9 / · Increase awareness of available CLIPS resources (CLIPS tools, activities, games) for learning and teaching)
· Build specialized content knowledge about fractions
· Share and learn about effective practices related to the use of CLIPS tools for learning and teaching / January 17, 2013
3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Session 2 - CLIPS Tools and Activities to support the understanding of Fractions Linear Representations / Grades 4 - 9 / February 12, 2013
3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Session 3 - CLIPS Graphing Calculator and Related Activities / Grades 9 - 12 / · Learn how to use the CLIPS Graphing Calculator
· Use parameters to explore linear, quadratic and trigonometric functions
· Share and learn about effective practices related to the use of CLIPS trigonometry resources for learning and teaching / March 21, 2013
3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Session 4 - CLIPS Tools and Activities to support the understanding of Linear Growing Patterns / Grades 6 - 9 / · Build specialized content knowledge related to the variety of ways of representing linear growing patterns (concrete models, graphical, story and symbolic representations)
· Explore the connections between these representations
· Increase awareness of related CLIPS resources and tools for improved learning and teaching / April 18, 2013
3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
2012-2013 CLIPS Professional Learning Adobe Connect Sessions
REGISTRATION FORM
Please submit the registration form to >, with “CLIPS Sessions” included in the subject line, no later than Wednesday December 18, 2012.
January 17, 2013
from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. / CLIPS Tools and Activities to support the understanding of Fractions Area and Volume Representations
First and last name
(individual logging into the session) / E-mail Address / Name of School Board
(full name)
Are you a new user and/or require an Adobe Connect 8 refresh? / Will you be participating with a team?
Please highlight in red:
Yes No
If yes, you will automatically registered for the January 15, 2013 – 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Technical Adobe Connect 8 Refresh Session / Please highlight in red:
Yes No
If yes, how many people will be joining you?
______ people
SESSION TWO
February 12, 2013
from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. / CLIPS Tools and Activities to support the understanding of Fractions Linear Representations
First and last name
(individual logging into the session) / E-mail Address / Name of School Board
(full name)
Are you a new user and/or require an Adobe Connect 8 refresh? / Will you be participating with a team?
Please highlight in red:
Yes No
If yes, you will automatically registered for the January 15, 2013 – 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Technical Adobe Connect 8 Refresh Session / Please highlight in red:
Yes No
If yes, how many people will be joining you?
______ people
SESSION THREE
March 21, 2013
from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. / CLIPS Graphing Calculator and Related Activities
First and last name
(individual logging into the session) / E-mail Address / Name of School Board
(full name)
Are you a new user and/or require an Adobe Connect 8 refresh? / Will you be participating with a team?
Please highlight in red:
Yes No
If yes, you will automatically registered for the
March 19, 2013 – 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Technical Adobe Connect 8 Refresh Session / Please highlight in red:
Yes No
If yes, how many people will be joining you?
______ people
SESSION FOUR
April 18, 2013
from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. / CLIPS Tools and Activities to support the understanding of Linear Growing Patterns
First and last name
(individual logging into the session) / E-mail Address / Name of School Board
(full name)
Are you a new user and/or require an Adobe Connect 8 refresh? / Will you be participating with a team?
Please highlight in red:
Yes No
If yes, you will automatically registered for the
April 15, 2013 – 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Technical Adobe Connect 8 Refresh Session / Please highlight in red:
Yes No
If yes, how many people will be joining you?
______ people