2014 Event Recordings

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Discovering Your Compelling Purpose Regina Hellinger Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Duration: 60 Minutes Join life balance expert Regina Hellinger for an engaging, insightful presentation that will prompt you to consider what makes you feel alive and valued by society.

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Using Cliff-Hanging Texts to Ignite Students’ Comprehension MaryEllen Vogt Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Duration: 60 Minutes Join HMH program contributor MaryEllen Vogt as she models the steps of the DR-TA process with a sample text that is a “cliff-hanger” to teach students how to read closely and think deeply about complex text. Highlights of this webinar will include: types of questions that prompt students to use close reading skills, how to spark curiosity with DR-TAs, and how to engage students with complex texts.

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Flipping the Paradigm: Turning Bloom's Taxonomy Upside Down Michael DiSpezio Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Duration: 60 Minutes Join HMH contributing author and webinar host Michael DiSpezio for what's sure to be an entertaining look at how teachers are revolutionizing the classroom. Highlights of this webinar will include: what “flipping the classroom” really means for educators, how to take part in this revolution, while addressing higher concepts of Bloom's Taxonomy in the classroom and address less challenging practices at home.

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Cultivating Curiosity with Poetry Carol Jago Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Duration: 60 Minutes Join HMH ELA program consultant Carol Jago for an insightful and energizing look at how to inspire curiosity about poetry among students in the classroom. From small group activities to suggestions for questions to prompt participation, this webinar is a must for those who want to share their enthusiasm for poetry.

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Exploring Words Deeply: Frontiers of Vocabulary Knowledge Shane Templeton Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Duration: 60 Minutes Join HMH author and linguistics expert Shane Templeton, Ph.D., for an insightful and entertaining look at how to inspire curiosity about words among our students. Topics include The Basics: base words, affixes, roots; Etymology; and how curiosity about words offers insight into language and thought.

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Teaching Students to be Well Spoken Erik Palmer Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Duration: 60 Minutes Join ELA expert and HMH author Erik Palmer for an insightful and entertaining approach to public speaking. Topics include understanding the Common Core Standards for Listening and Speaking, creating a practical framework for teaching effective oral communication, and the inspiration behind the intriguing webinar title.

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Reconsidering the Path to Literacy: The Language-Rich Schoolhouse John De Mado Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Duration: 65 Minutes Presenter John De Mado is known for his engaging and entertaining seminars, using humor to dissect even the most stoic topics. This webinar is a treat for teachers, parents, and students, alike!

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Why and When Sharks Matter Mike Heithaus Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Duration: 60 Minutes Join Dr. Mike Heithaus—HMH author and marine biology expert—as he shares research and insight on one of the most mysterious members of the deep sea club: sharks! Visit the Shark Bay Ecosystem and see why sharks really do matter.

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Are You Curious About Improving Student Achievement Tyrone Howard Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Duration: 60 minutes At a time when schools and school districts struggle to find the most effective ways to assist all students, Dr. Howard poses questions, raises concerns, and offers strategies and suggestions for improving student achievement across all demographics.