2017 Conference
June 1–2, 2017
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts.
Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard - see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com
Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.
Reading, 'Riting, Robotics and Respect: WIDA Key Uses and Technology
Abstract
Our weekly Robotics Club for third-grade ELLs integrates English Language Development and social emotional learning with robotics (programming and building LEGO Mindstorms EV-3 Robots). During this interactive workshop, students will present their robots, programs and literacy portfolios. Curriculum based on WIDA key uses, robotics and SEL will also be shared.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
Primary Audience
Elementary School (PK-5)
Secondary Audience
Middle School (6-8)
Presenter/Organizer
Jennifer Otto, Seven Hills Charter Public School
Biographical Statement
Jennifer Otto, M.Ed TESOL, is a Multilingual Student Instructor and SHREC facilitator for third-graders at Seven Hills, and Linda Schulman Innovation Award recipient (2016).