University of Southern Indiana - Outreach and Engagement: Career Development

Teachers & Parents

FALL 2011

2011 OHIO VALLEY STEM CONFERENCE

The 2011 Ohio Valley STEM Educators Conference at the University of Southern Indiana brings together PreK -16 educators in the tri-state region to share new and innovative pedagogical strategies, discover hands-on, inquiry-based activities, and network with STEM educators. During this one-day conference, educators can explore ways to enhance STEM education in their classrooms. Tours of the Science Center, the Engineering Department, and the University of Southern Indiana campus will be offered. Visit http://www.usi.edu/stem/2010/OVSTEM2011.ASP for further details.
When: Saturday, November 5, 2011, 8:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m

PICTURES AND PRESENTATIONS FOR THE

CLASSROOM TEACHER NO. TEA400

Participants will be introduced to digital photography and the skills needed to produce and edit still and multimedia graphic projects using, PhotoStory3, MovieMaker, and editing software. Each session will explore different aspects of digital photography and multimedia development. Topics include the use of digital cameras to capture and edit still photos, using Flip video cameras to capture and edit videos, creating multimedia projects using common Microsoft software, online multimedia resources, multimedia student projects, and the legal guidelines governing copyright and fair use of multimedia resources. Skills honed in this course will help participants enhance their instructional content and prepare participants to utilize multimedia student projects in their classrooms.

Instructors: Sherry Allen, Technology Consultant; Ginger Ramsden, Director, USI Center for Education Services and Partnerships

Dates and Time: 3 Thursdays, September 29 – October 13, 4:15-5:45 p.m.

Location: USI, University Center East, Room 2229

Registration Fee: $85

STUDY SKILLS: THE HOME-TO-SCHOOL CONNECTION NO. FAM401
Middle school teachers and parents working together can help children learn and practice good study skills needed for independent learning. Parent participants will develop systems for helping students with organization, time management, problem solving, study strategies, and Internet resources, and to provide support and encouragement to their children. Parents of middle-schoolers should bring their children’s agenda planners, binders/trapper keepers, and extra-curricular schedules. Parents of the same child may attend together and share materials for a single enrollment fee.
Instructor: Lisa Koester, Teacher, Evansville Day School
Dates & Time: 2 Thursdays, September 8 & 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2207
Registration Fee: $50

THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR TODDLERS AND TWO’S NO. FAM402
Come join Miss Alice, the USI Children’s Learning Center Curriculum Coordinator, as she shares ideas and activities to keep your child happy, entertained, and busy, when traveling or in a place that isn’t designed for running and romping. The added bonus is that you’ll turn play time into learning time, helping your child develop cognitive skills, language, sensory awareness, and gross and fine motor skills. This course is designed for parents of children ages two or under. Parents of the same child may attend together and share materials for a single enrollment fee. No children please.
Instructor: Alice Murphy-Galbreath, Curriculum Coordinator and Teacher, USI Children’s Learning Center
Dates and Times: 2 Wednesdays, October 12 & 19; 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: USI Health Professions Center, Room 1079
Fee: $40

COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

The University of Southern Indiana’s College Achievement Program (CAP) offers concurrent credit to outstanding junior and senior students from more than 20 area high schools. Through CAP, students meet high school graduation requirements and earn college credits, all while in their high school classroom during the regular school day. CAP courses are taught by high school instructors who meet the same criteria as USI adjunct faculty, and more than 40 courses in English, history, biology, chemistry, economics, foreign language, health professions, journalism, and math are available. Many of the CAP courses are included in the Indiana Core Transfer Library and fulfill the standards for the Academic Honors Diploma. Visit the CAP web site to learn more about the college courses offered in your area high school, www.usi.edu/cap, or email cap@usi.edu for more information. USI's CAP is one of only four concurrent enrollment programs in Indiana accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) and one of 57 accredited programs in the nation.