1. Brain Friendly Connections and Protocols Shelee King George September 2009

2. Welcome Introductions Just Like Me

3. In This Session The brain-learning relationship The value of connections Using protocols Creating closings with impact

4. Neighbor Nudge – Two things you know about this topic – Two things you want to know about this topic My expectation: Have fun, explore with an open mind and take away three ideas to take action on.

5. Brain Break The Brain Survival Emotion Thinking

6. Making Connections Focuses the learner Connects learners to other learners Honors diversity Creates psychological safety

7. Coat of Arms Work as a table team Fold paper in fourths ¼: Total years as educators ¼: One thing you all have in common ¼: Total number of children living at home ¼: An image representative of your group

8. Making Connections Clock Partners Shape Psychology:

9. Postcard Partners How is teaching like (or not like) a space expedition?

10. Trading Cards One great childhood toy I had was One reason I came to this conference One way I personally use technology Other Connecting ideas

11. Protocols Defined Informal Semi Formal Formal

12. Text Rendering Protocol Read It Never was about Technology – Highlight a word, a phrase and a sentence that has meaning to you. Table Groups: – Share word – Share phrase – Share sentence

13. Quad Jigsaw Text Protocol 1.Fold paper in ¼ ths 2.Label each quadrant 1-4 3.Read Attention Maker/ Breaker (parts 1-4) 4.Add LEGIBLE notes in each quadrant 5.Assign Quadrant Teams 1-4 6.Each team synthesizes the notes in their quadrant into key points to share

14. Silent protocol – Write ideas – Circle and connect similar ideas – Add comments and questions What are the characteristics of innovative classrooms? Chalk Talk Protocol Comment

15. Closings Recapture the essence Emotional impact Call to action Connect to others Other ideas

16. Shaping Your Thoughts One idea rolling around in your head One key point you want to take action on One way this session squared with you.

17. Thank you This souvenir is a reminder that you each make a difference in the lives of those you live, work and play with. It is also a reminder of what we have learned here today. Shelee King George skgeorge@PSCTLT.org