Workshops - GEAR UP—Ignite Belief

Area math and science teachers attend GEAR UP-sponsored Intermediate and Advanced T3 BOOST Math and Science Training in McAlester

January 17, 2019

Twenty–six area middle school math and science teachers recently participated in a one-day workshop sponsored by Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP. The workshop was designed to help them integrate technology effectively into instruction. The intermediate/advanced training was conducted by Texas Instruments (TI) Specialists Sandra Hocutt and Cassie Whitecotton. “This was a great way to begin 2019!” exclaimed GEAR UP Professional Development Coordinator John Spiegel. “We love to hear the teachers collaborating and learning how

Area math and science teachers attend GEAR UP-sponsored Beginners T3 BOOST Math and Science Training in McAlester

January 17, 2019

Thirty-one area middle school math and science teachers recently participated in a two-day workshop sponsored by Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP. The workshop was designed to help them integrate technology effectively into instruction. The beginner training was conducted by Texas Instruments (TI) Specialists Sandra Hocutt and Cassie Whitecotton. “What an exciting group of educators!” exclaimed GEAR UP Professional Development Coordinator John Spiegel. “These beginners were eager to learn and share their classroom experiences with

Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP hosts tutor.com workshops for area schools’ Tutor Coordinators

November 8, 2018

Workshops were held on both the Wilburton and McAlester campuses as Coordinators were trained on the setup and usage of the program and reports that may be extracted to assist school personnel in early detection of academic weaknesses. Angela White, Krebs GEAR UP Tutor Coordinator Ashley Johnson, Indianola GEAR UP Tutor Coordinator Beth Murray, Stringtown GEAR UP Tutor Coordinator Cherish Marshall, Wilburton GEAR UP Tutor Coordinator Donna Curry, Frink–Chambers GEAR UP Tutor Coordinator Greta Reasnor,

Indianola Public School Teachers receive professional development training

October 29, 2018

The Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP Professional Development team brought Motivational Classroom Management to Indianola Schools recently. Teachers were eager to learn something new and add some excitement to their classrooms. “A lot goes into motivating students,” said GEAR UP Professional Development Coordinator John Spiegel. “We love seeing educators extend and grow their pedagogical outlooks.” Teachers explored different strategies to motivate students, discovered how learning styles affect classroom management, and learned modern motivational tools.

Eastern GEAR UP and Texas Instruments partner to provide technology and training for area math and science teachers at KTC in Poteau

October 9, 2018

Twenty-six area middle school math and science teachers recently participated in a three-day workshop at the Kiamichi Technology Center in Poteau sponsored by Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP. The workshop was designed to help them integrate technology effectively and successfully into instruction. The beginners training was conducted by Texas Instruments (TI) Specialists Doug Roberts and Mike Smith. At the conclusion of the training, each teacher was presented with a TI Navigator system including 30

Eastern GEAR UP and Texas Instruments partner to provide technology and training for area math and science teachers

October 3, 2018

Twenty-eight area middle school math and science teachers recently participated in a three-day workshop sponsored by Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP. The workshop was designed to help them integrate technology effectively and successfully into instruction. The beginners training was conducted by Texas Instruments (TI) Specialists Sandra Hocutt and Cassie Whitecotton. At the conclusion of the training, each teacher was presented with a TI Navigator system including 30 handhelds. “We are excited to continue Phase

GEAR UP Provides Professional Development Services to Area Schools

August 8, 2018

Professional Development Coordinator John Spiegel and Assistant to the Professional Development Coordinator Kathy Ramsey spent several days recently in area schools providing training to their teachers. Topics included Motivational Classroom Management and Poverty in Education (Ruby Payne.) John and Kathy are available throughout the year to provide teacher in-service and training on a broad selection of topics. Frink-Chambers Counselor Donna Curry participates in an exercise during the Motivational Classroom Management workshop presented by GEAR UP

Eastern GEAR UP provides CPR training for Red Oak Seniors

February 28, 2018

Twenty–three seniors at Red Oak High School recently completed training and received CPR course completion certificates. Eastern Oklahoma State College Professional Development Coordinator John Spiegel conducted the workshop with the assistance of PD Administrative Assistant Kathy Ramsey and Education Coordinator Tara Martin. “The students were great!” said Spiegel. “They were really into it and seemed excited they received the training.” The workshop was provided by Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP. Participating schools may take

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