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Brewington Family Lower School

Posted by: tech on 04/29/2010 07:19 AM

We are researching many, exciting tools for our new lower school classrooms. From digital document cameras to interactive teaching boards and students response tools, it's impressive the number of new technologies that are available. You can see some of the tools we are considering at www.prometheanworld.com.

Tech Blog

Posted by: tech on 11/11/2009 12:56 PM

If you'd like to know more about Instructional Technology, and the Tech program at ESK, check out our new Tech blog.

esktech.wordpress.com

TAIS Conference at ESK, September 23

Posted by: tech on 09/22/2009 11:14 AM

TAIS Presentation

New Teacher Forum
September 23, 2008
Schedule of Events

Topics and Presenters:

10:00 - 10:25 a.m.
TRIBES Agreement: School-wide Climate Plan by Laurie Coburn, Middle School Dean of Students at Episcopal School of Knoxville Tribes is an ongoing goal-oriented process to maximize academic, social and emotional development for today’s children.

10:30 - 10:55 a.m.
Professional Development for New Teachers by Angie Crabtree, Lower School Director at Webb School of Knoxville
The first five years of teaching offer a special opportunity to expand your horizons and deepen your skills as a teacher through professional development.

11:00 – 11:25 a.m.
Learning Styles: All Kinds of Minds by Sara Davis, retired teacher; All Kinds of Minds facilitator
We are all different kinds of learners. How do we determine what causes a student to learn differently, and what do we do to help these students do their best?

11:30 - 11:55 a.m.
Panel Discussion: Fitting Your Style with Your School’s Culture by Laurie Coburn, Angie Crabtree, Sara Davis, David Padilla, Jay Secor, Donald Snider and Rich Martin
What do you bring to the mix? How can your individuality be sustained while you find your place on the school’s team? A panel of veteran educators looks at the delicate balance between individual style and institutional culture.

12:00 – 12:25 p.m.
LUNCH in Googe Hall

12:30 – 12:55 (Concurrent)
Reaching Reluctant Learners by Brenda Hedrick, Classroom teacher at Hickory Valley Christian School (Suggested for Lower Divisions)
Drawing out the reluctant learner is a challenge for teachers at all stages in their career, but especially at the outset. Hear useful strategies from a veteran educator.

12:30-12:55 (Concurrent)
Legal Issues and Professionalism by Donald Snider, Upper School Principal at Christian Academy of Knoxville (Suggested for Upper Divisions)
The legal consequences of what a teacher or a school does (or does not) do can be extremely serious. Learn about some of the ways the law can impact education, both inside and outside the classroom.

1:00 – 1:25 p.m.
Parent Conferences and Comments by David Padilla, English Dept. at Baylor School
Right from the start, make a positive connection with parents and learn to communicate clearly but diplomatically about their terrific kids.

1:30 -1:55 p.m.
What I Learned from Eating Lunch with the Football Coaches by Mary Helen Wood, Head of Schools (retired) at Boyd Buchanan School
Capstone session: A veteran educator on the academic side finds distilled wisdom in the practical approach of the athletic coaches.

1:55 – 2:00 p.m.
Brief wrap-up

President Obama's Speech to Students

Posted by: tech on 09/09/2009 10:41 AM

Faculty Renweb Access

Posted by: tech on 08/05/2009 07:59 AM

Faculty members can click here to access faculty webpages. The district code is ESK-TN. Please contact Julie King if you have questions or trouble accessing your class pages.

Getting Started With FacultyWeb

Tech Professional Development

Posted by: tech on 02/10/2009 11:00 AM (Read: 105)

Upcoming Professional Development for Technology