This Innovation Academy is developed for schools interested in designing active learning opportunities for students utilizing movement promoting health, physical activity, and wellness. Physical activity has been shown in CCSD to increase student focus, attention, and readiness to learn.
Audience: Intended for schools interested in developing brain boosters and academic accelerators, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students in health, physical activity, and wellness.
Participants will:
Academy Outline:
Minds in Motion Academy Dates:
Times: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Brown Elementary
Academy Design: Participants will discover instructional strategies through team building and interactive activities to increase student motivation and engagement.
Audience: Intended for schools interested in developing brain boosters and academic accelerators, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students in health, physical activity, and wellness.
Participants will:
- Explore and create movement-based learning strategies.
- Deepen their understanding of the effects of nutrition and movement on cognition.
- Design experiences aligned with district and school goals, priorities, and outcomes.
- Integrate content-area standards and objectives to create authentic active learning environments for students.
Academy Outline:
- DAY 1: Team Building/Communication, Norm Setting, Research on Active Learning
- DAY 2: Active Learning Strategies, Environmental Design
- DAY 3: Academic Energizers
- Day 4: Local School Collaboration
Minds in Motion Academy Dates:
- October 25, 2023
- November 29, 2023
- January 30, 2024
- March 19, 2024
Times: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Brown Elementary
Academy Design: Participants will discover instructional strategies through team building and interactive activities to increase student motivation and engagement.
Application deadline: September 29, 2023.
Contact for this academy: Elizabeth Price
Thank you for your interest!
Thank you for your interest!