Summer GK Schedule

Check out the summer GK Workshop Schedules for Central and South Campuses. Remember, the workshops are free and you don't need an appointment, just come!! :)
Click on the links below to see the schedules:

Central Campus GK Workshop Schedule


South Campus GK Workshop Schedule

Work/Study Position Available

WORK/STUDY POSITION AVAILABLE


Disability Services Office
Starting date: May 6, 2010
Monday through Friday
Two shifts available: 8:00 – 12:00 PM Or 12:00 4:00 PM

Must be work/study eligible

Looking for an office assistant for the Disability Services Office. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work with a diverse population of students with various disabilities. Responsibilities to include:

1. Clerical work: filing, typing, must be familiar with Word and Excel.
2. Administration of exams to students with disabilities.
3. Training in hardware/software technology

This is an excellent opportunity for education majors!!

Please contact:

Miriam Peden
Bldg. 19, Room 116-0
(954) 201-6569
mpeden@broward.edu

Educational Technology Workshop

Have you ever worked with Macbook computers before? Heard of the software program Inspiration? Comic Life? Garage Band? Do you want to learn what a Clicker is and how to use one? How about an Interactive Whiteboard? Or maybe a Document Camera/ELMO?

Join Title V Co-op Central for our Educational Technology Workshop:


Thursday, April 22nd
5:30pm-7:00pm
Central Campus
Bldg 2, Room 110

These technologies and more are the tools you will see being used in Broward County Public schools and other public and private schools across the state and country. To be an effective and marketable teacher you will need to be familiar with them ALL and be able to apply them to the classroom!!!

This will be an INTERACTIVE workshop to learn about these educational tools and how to apply them to YOUR future classrooms! We will interact with individual Macbooks and several software programs available on Macs, touch and learn how to use an Interactive Whiteboard and it's related software, play and interact with one another using a Clicker system, test out a Document Camera/ELMO as well as some Flip cameras, and MORE!


You don't want to miss this opportunity!!! Space is limited so be sure to come early to get a seat!

Mid-week Movie: Music of the Heart

The movie: Music of the Heart

When: Tuesday, 4/6/10

Time: Noon

Where: President's Dining Rm. in Bldg 19 - Go down the hall next to the bookstore. Turn right on the next hall. We are all the way to the end on your left.

This film shows the influence that one person's drive and vision can have on others. Meryl Streep plays real-life Roberta Guaspari who moves to Harlem as a single-mother and becomes a violin teacher. Working through racial and other barriers, Roberta creates an acclaimed music program in an area where many would have said it was impossible. Definitely a heart-warming movie.

Boostup

Did you know that 30% of high school students in the U.S. don't make it to graduation? Nearly every day 7,000 students leave schools around the country. The issues and distractions high school students deal with on a daily basis are overwhelming: family, jobs, peer pressure, studying/homework, violence in and out of the schools, extracurricular activities, teen pregnancy, and more!!

So, what can you do about it??

Visit www.boostup.org. Boostup is a website that sends encouraging messages to students to support them  in their efforts to graduate!!! It's simple and easy. Just visit the website, click on BOOST, and send a quick message of hope and encouragement to a student in need! You can also read about students in the program, statistics related to high school graduation, how you and others can make a difference in helping students graduate, and more!!

CHECK IT OUT!

We've already sent 3 boosts in 5 minutes today.... make a difference in someone's life!!

A Peek into Classes at FAU

Are you planning on transferring to FAU???

Have you thought about what it will be like when you transfer:

What will your courseload be?

What will you learn in the education classes?

What type of assignments will you have?

What are the professors like?

Will you have field placement?

Answers to these questions and more at Title V Co-op's next Student Success Workshop!!!

Monday - March 29, 2010

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Campus Library, Room 425

Facilitator: Marsha Lynch

FAU College of Education, Senior Academic Advisor

Join us for a PEEK into classes at FAU!!!

GK Workshop Schedule March - May

Check out the new GK Workshop Schedule for March - May!!!!

Click here to view the schedule.... you can also look at the calendar above to find workshop dates/times. REMEMBER, these workshops are free, so attend as many as you can. Please register to take the GK Exam as soon as possible, steps to register are listed on the GK Workshop Schedule! If you want to join BC’s Teacher Ed Program, you need to pass at least the Essay portion of the GK; otherwise, you will not be able to join until you do. The Essay portion of the GK substitutes the narrative requirement to join TEP.


Keep up the good work with your classes!!! And don’t forget to register for Summer, all classes are open for registration.

Mid-Week Movie

Freedom Writers

Take time to relax, eat and meet with fellow future teachers at our free Movie & Pizza.

When: This Wednesday, 3/17 at Noon

Where: President's Dining Rm. in Bldg 19. Go down the hall next to the bookstore. Make another right on the next hall. Look for our sign.

We will be watching Freedom Writers

 

Hillary Swank plays a high school teacher who encourages her class of at-risk students to overcome the gangs that divide them and the educational system that has failed them, and to tell their stories in their own words. The journals the students were inspired to write ultimately became the book The Freedom Writers Diary.

See you there!

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS

Attention all Education Majors:

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS!!!!

The Teacher Education Program will be conducting several information sessions beginning next week, Monday, March 1st at all campuses.

If you are interested in finding out more about how to apply to the Bachelor of Science Program in Education at Broward College, this is your opportunity! Come to any of our workshops scheduled below.

Find out what requirements are needed to apply, deadlines, and how the application and admission process takes place.

Below are the different locations and times:


Central Campus
Monday, March 01, 2010 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Central Park Café – Building 19
Thursday, March 04, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, April 05, 2010 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, April 08, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

North Campus
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM 46/152
Thursday, March 18, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

South Campus
Monday, March 01, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Southern Breezes - Bldg 68 Next to Cafeteria
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Pines Center
Thursday, March 04, 2010 11:30 PM - 2:30 PM Room 120

Please email Monse Pere at mpere@broward.edu or Judith Slapak at jslapak@broward.edu if you have any questions.

Hope to see you join our sessions and our Teacher Ed Program!

The Education and Technology Club would like to invite you to join us at our social event on Wednesday March 2, 2010 at the Southern Breeze Cafe South Campus from 11-1pm. Refreshments, snacks, music, activities, and some cool workshops! See you there!

Click here to view the flier!!!

Student Teaching & the First Year Experience

If you missed last Thursday's workshop on Student Teaching & the First Year Experience.... be sure to check out the powerpoint Mary Jasinski presented!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE POWER POINT

Origami for Teachers

Dr. Neil Calkin from Clemson University, who has a fun and innovative approach to teaching math with origami, will be at BC South Campus to conduct 2 workshops on the subject. Both hands-on workshops are on South Campus in the library multi-purpose room on March 4.

The first session, "Playing with Paper: In-Creased Understanding of Mathematics Using Origami" (11:15am-12:15pm), is geared towards both professors and students who would like to understand how origami and math are related.

The second session, "Developing Mathematical Skills through Origami" (2:30pm-3:30pm), is geared towards professors and education majors who are interested in practical ways of using origami in the classroom.

If you get a chance you should ABSOLUTELY check out these workshops!!!! Hope to see you there!

M & M Mentor/Mentee

If you have, or are, a Mentor, please join us…

M & M

Mentor-Mentee

Meet- Communicate-Connect

Monday, February 22

5:30-7 p.m.

4^th floor library-room 425

Light Dinner will be served

Please RSVP to Kristyn Roth Lindsey

954-201-4873

kroth@broward.edu

Student Success Workshop: Student Teaching & the First Year Experience

Join Title V Co-op for some tips on how to be a successful student and professional.

Our first Student Success Workshop will be held:

Thursday, Feb 18th

5:30pm - 7:00pm 

Bldg 17, Room 425

We will have a guest speaker from Broward County Public Schools talking about the Student Teaching Experience as well as the NESS program, which is a BCPS program for new teachers!

You don't want to miss this VALUABLE opportunity!!!

We will also have light refreshments!

Mid-Week Movie: The Ron Clark Story

Mark your calendars: Time for pizza and an awesome movie "The Ron Clark story" based on a true story of a passionate and innovative teacher.

When: this Wednesday, Feb. 10th

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Where: 17/President's Dining Rm.

FAU Transfer Student EXPO

Don't miss:
FAU's Transfer
Student EXPO

When: Saturday, February 20th at 9am

Where: Davie Campus

What will I learn: You will receive in depth information about FAU Programs, admissions requirements, financial aid, and more.

How do I RSVP: Just CLICK here to RSVP.

CHECK OUT FAU'S BROWARD ADMISSIONS NEWSLETTER

Remember: If you're planning on transferring to FAU at anytime in the 2010/2011 school year, you should APPLY EARLY!!! March 1, 2010 is the deadline for all transfer scholarships!

Teacher Education Resource FAIRS!!!

Join Title V Co-op for our

Teacher Education Resource FAIR

February 2nd: 12:30pm - 2:00pm

February 4th: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Bldg 17 (Library), Room 425

We are showcasing a NUMBER of wonderful education resources for students including:

GoodFIT, FAU Admissions,
FAU College of Education,

BC's Bachelor Program,

Honors, The Education Club,

Mentoring, Tutoring,

The General Knowledge Test,

ASPKids, Student Life,

Advising, FFMT,

MUCH, MUCH MORE!

You don't want to miss it!

Title V Sponsored Workshop

Title V Co-Op Grant Program - Broward College - South Campus

Proudly presents:

Mr. Tony Vincenti

“How To Make Sure You Do Not End Up On The Evening News”

Special Teacher Edition

It seems almost every time you turn on the television or open a newspaper you see a story related to a teacher being arrested.

Tony will give advice on topics ranging from the social life of teachers, rela-tionships with students, Facebook, text messages, Twitter, student discipline and more.

All you need to know as a future teacher to effectively balance work and so-cial activities while keeping a positive image.

 

When: Wednesday, January 20th 5:30 PM—7:00 PM

Where: South Campus Auditorium

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FLYER

GK Workshop Schedule for Spring 2010

The new GK workshop schedule is OUT!!!!

Click here to download a copy of the schedule. Remember, you don't have to sign up for the workshops, just show up.


NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE GK

• Students will no longer be able to take the GK Exam in the paper and pencil format. The GK Test is only available as a computer based test.
• Students have until THIS FRIDAY, Jan 15th, to register for the GK Test if you want to take it at Broward College's North campus (although the registration deadline is Jan 15, students can schedule to TAKE the test all the way up until April 15th).
• Students who register for the GK Test AFTER Jan 15 will have to take the exam at one of the Pearson Testing Center Locations. The list of locations can be found at this website: http://www.fl.nesinc.com/FL_CBTsites.asp

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Happy New Year!

Volunteers (age 18 or older) are needed to help at CIRQUESA, which will raise $$$ for the Children's Cancer Caring Center, the only free treatment center for children with cancer in the southeastern United States... This is a charity that means a lot to so many children and families!

On January 27th CIRQUESA will be coming to Pembroke Pines. Shows will run Jan 30, Feb 5, Feb 6, and Feb 7; volunteers are needed for each show. This is a show under the BIG TOP. If you like Cirque Du Soleil shows then you will like CIRQUESA.

Bonus...you get to see the show!

Please contact Jennifer Passino at jjpassino@bellsouth.net or 954-984-0551 if you can help out and let her know that we referred you! Please encourage others to volunteer as well!!

Thanks,
Cindy & Wayne

BOOK LENDING for WINTER TERM

Reminder to students....

PLEASE return all books borrowed during the Fall 2009 semester to Kristyn as soon as possible! We need to get those books out to other students for the Winter Semester.

If you need to renew a book, or would like to request new books for the Winter term, please email Kristyn at kroth@broward.edu.

If you would like to borrow books for courses at FAU, please contact Laura Antczak at lantczak@broward.edu and let her know!!

We're looking forward to another fun and exciting semester, GOOD LUCK to you all :)