Back by Popular Demand: Getting Started with Google
The hugely popular BTU Getting Started with Google series is back! In this 10-hour course (8 in person, 2 online) educators with little to no comfort using google apps and tools can get an introduction to all that google has to offer. Participants will come away with a grasp of Google web applications that can streamline your everyday work, increase your ability to collaborate with students and colleagues, and bring a refreshing technological boost to your instruction and your classroom community. All classes are teacher-led in five courses in locations across the city. See MyLearningPlan for details and to register for the course nearest you.
Fund for Teachers Deadline and Final Info Sessions
The deadline for applications for Fund for Teachers is January 31. Begin your application and design the professional learning experience that’s just what you and your students need. Our two final info sessions are scheduled for this Thursday, January 19 in Allston and at the BTU. RSVP now. The BTU is a proud local partner of Fund for Teachers, a national organization dedicated to enriching the personal and professional growth of teachers.
BTU Lesson Planning Labs
Need a little help with lesson planning, or just want to collaborate with colleagues to share ideas? Join us for our two upcoming BTU Lesson Planning Labs.
- Thursday, January 26: Increasing Cognitive Demand in Your Lessons
- Thursday, February 9: Incorporating UDL into Your Planning
Both sessions are led by our team of Peer Assistants and Consulting Teachers and will be held from 3-6 PM. These are drop-in sessions with a focus on secondary from 3-5 and elementary from 4-6 with a brief presentation and individualized support. Bring a lesson or unit plan you’d like to work on. Register on MyLearningPlan.
Creating a Classroom of Experts: Opportunity to Earn Credit for Lane Advancement
Are all of your students reading, writing, speaking, and reasoning like mathematicians, scientists, historians, artists, and authors in culturally relevant ways? Join us on Saturday, January 28 at the Frederick for “Creating a Classroom of Experts: Strategies for Writing and Talking in the Content Areas.” Sign up on MyLearningPlan!
Boston University Consortium Grants
The BU School of Education Consortium announces the 2017-2018 call for proposals and grants application form. This is a great opportunity to apply for funding (up to $5,000 per project) to investigate an aspect of your work that you are interested in learning more about. Read the Call for Proposals and Application Form. Or see the website for details and examples of previous projects. Contact BTU members and consortium reps Nick Kapura or Theresa Garcia de Quevedo with questions.