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Presentations
Keynotes:
Learning and the Brain: The Multiple Pathways Model
In this exciting presentation, loaded with real brain images and scattered with interactive experiences, attendees will actually see how learning takes place in the brain through powerful images and discover what is required for that to happen. Neuroscience indicates that the more modalities by which students encode information, the easier that information is to learn and recall. As educators, we often think of learning pathways as consisting of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. In this workshop, attendees will experience new and exciting pathways that will energize instruction and strategies for accessing these additional pathways in order to reach diverse and struggling learners. Come prepared to laugh, learn, experience, and engage.
Using Brain Research to Orchestrate Language Learning:
This presentation is similar to the one above but is geared to English Language Learners. It includes material about how the brain learns a second language and implications for instruction.
Teaching and Learning in the Aftermath of Natural Disaster or Trauma
It is well-established that major stress impacts the brain, affecting learning, thinking, and memory. For teachers or students exposed to a major stress, it is empowering and reassuring to learn about how the stress impacts their thinking and learning. People who lack coping self-efficacy may go on to develop chronic symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Implications for the classroom are included, along with specific strategies to reduce stress.
Breakouts:
Any of the above can be breakouts. Additional pathways and strategies will be included in the breakout.
Two-Day Workshops:
Day One consists of a full day of information, experiential activities, and strategies on Learning and the Brain: The Multiple Pathways Model. This can be any number of attendees and can be in an auditorium for the entire faculty.
Day Two consists of small group breakouts in which attendees are guided through a series of group activities. These activities first provide them with additional strategies geared to their specific content area and then scaffold them into creating a model lesson plan that incorporates Multiple Pathways. After all their hard work, they actually leave energized and ready to immediately apply what they have learned. (Attendance at this session is limited. Please contact for information.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How early do we need to book you?
Answer: I book 2 years out but there could be openings at any time. The sooner you contact me, the better as my calendar fills up quickly, but due to unexpected events, cancellations, etc., sometimes I can book a presentation just a few months out. Contact me via e-mail.
Q2: Once we contact you, what happens next?
Answer: Once we’ve agreed on a calendar date, we will e-mail you a cost proposal. I can generally “hold” your date for 2 weeks pending receipt. The signed proposal confirms the date. Select the options you want and e-mail it back.
At 30 days out, I will mail you a confirmation packet which includes an overview of the day, a “Confirmation Fax” page, and handout masters. You can then double-check all the arrangements, dates, times, locations on the “Confirmation Fax” page and return that to me. This helps make sure that we are all in agreement on start times, agenda, location, etc. and provides me with an emergency contact number on my travel day. The packet will also include an invoice – WPW tax ID#. To protect from ??? theft, we use ID instead, although it is for individual, not a business. You will need to send to me within thirty days the completed MR, the signed POP, and the contract, if you require one.
At 60 (or 90) days out, we will send you a master information form, technical requirements, and the POP form.
Q3: Do we need to take care of travel arrangements?
Answer: No. I will handle ALL travel arrangements including booking my airline, hotel and ground transportation.
Q4: Once we have signed the proposal, what happens next?
Answer: Upon receipt of the signed proposal, we will send you information and technical requirements and a ??? of intellectual property sheet so that you can begin planning. If you need a high resolution photo, please request via e-mail.
Q5: How many participants can we have?
Answer: As many as you like! There is no minimum or maximum. Just be sure to indicate the seating arrangement on your ??? form so that I can plan accordingly.
Q6: What happens two weeks prior?
Answer: You may not be able to reach me, as I may be on the road. Please review and contact us now if you have any questions.
Q7: Can we videotape?
Answer: No, video or audio taping is not allowed. You will receive a form to sign acknowledging this with your 60 (or 90?) day packet.
Q8: Do we need a PO and how do we pay?
Answer: If your organization needs a PO, please send it with the 60 (or 90?) day out package. Payment is due at the time of service in a check made payable to Janet N. Zadina.
Q9: What about deposits, and/or cancellation fees?
Answer: There is no money deposit for a workshop or conference. If cancellation is 30 days or fewer prior to the scheduled date, you will need to reimburse my airline cancellation fee of $150.00.
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