Filmed in classrooms, grades 6-12, this two-part PD Resource Kit focuses on how to engage middle and high school students in a well managed, highly productive first day of class; establish key classroom routines to maximize daily learning; and implement practical strategies for effectively addressing disruptive student behavior, including verbal assaults and actions that are threatening or intimidating.
Viewers learn how to:
make best use of the first day of class to set a positive tone and establish high expectations for student attitudes and behaviors
establish and reinforce management routines and procedures to gain more time for teaching and learning
initiate positive relationships with students using simple, straightforward strategies
clearly communicate classroom rules in ways that increase student cooperation and compliance
minimize conflicts between students by establishing a cooperative, learning‑focused classroom environment
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Streaming Video FAQ and Help
How long is a Streaming Video? Total video footage varies by PD Resource Kit, between 45 – 85 minutes of video clips.
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What makes these streaming videos different from others offered online? This PD Kit with streaming video includes downloadable print resources and a comprehensive facilitator’s guide- all you need to conduct PD sessions with your staff or other educators. BER streaming videos feature activities and strategies in action, modeled by real educators in real classroom settings. Each video can be streamed in its entirety or as video clips, making it ideal for use with small and large groups at times that works best for your situation.
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System requirements for on demand online courses
You must have broadband internet access, a non-shared email, a desktop or laptop computer running Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X operating system. You may also use a tablet.
You may use any of these web browsers: Microsoft Edge , Mozilla Firefox , Google Chrome or Apple Safari . You must have an HTML5 compliant browser, Adobe Flash is no longer supported.
