AIU Webinars

Broadcast on September 24, 2020
Presenter: Dr. Deana Plaskon, AIU School of Education, Faculty

Parents may be feeling overwhelmed about supporting learning and keeping a sense of normalcy and routine in their children’s lives. Having to juggle work situations and basic needs, whether schooling from home, homeschooling, or in a hybrid schooling format is not easy -- but there is help. This webinar focuses on social, emotional, and academic achievement at home and where to find help when help is needed.

Objectives:

1. Recognize the difference between a fixed and growth mindset to help your child have a growth mindset
2. Recognize social-emotional needs of children
3. Locate resources to solve homework problems

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Broadcast on: September 17, 2020
Presenter: Dr. Mukul Bhalla, Ph.D. Cognitive Psychology, AIU General Education, Dean

How do we foster behavior in children that supports school success? What should a parent do when a child misbehaves: Punish or ignore? What is the difference between a reward and a bribe? What works best as a reward: Praise or money? Does one size fit all, regardless of child’s age or situation? Join the AIU School of Education for a free, 30-minute webinar, where we will share current thinking regarding discipline and consequences to foster good behavior in children, especially when they may not have the structure and discipline they receive at school.

Objectives:

1. Identify various methods used to foster good behavior in children
2. Differentiate between positive and negative methods
3. Identify situations where specific methods may be most effective

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Broadcast on September 10, 2020
Presenting: Dr. John Mendes, AIU School of Education, Lead Faculty

How can we help students manage stress and maintain active learning? As we navigate uncharted waters in a climate of chaos and uncertainty, it is essential to provide structure and organization to our children and foster an environment that promotes motivation, engagement, and active learning. Join the AIU School of Education to discuss functional strategies and practices to help manage student stress and promote a productive home learning environment.

Objectives:

1. Identify student learning preferences and profiles
2. Recognize student stress levels and individual learning needs
3. Discover functional strategies to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of children

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Broadcast on September 3, 2020
Presenter: Dr. Jeannette K. Jones, RCC, AIU School of Education, Dean

Laundry and teamwork and baking… oh my! Educators have known for some time that students may learn best when something makes sense and has meaning to them. Additionally, retaining and transferring that learning is strengthened by the impact on the students’ senses, emotions, and self-concept. Join the AIU School of Education faculty to discuss the value of real-world learning and share how parents can participate.

Objectives:

1. Identify types of memory and relationship to learning
2. Connect the learners’ senses, emotions, and self-concept to learning memory and knowledge transfer
3. Match school subject areas with real-world activities that involve the family

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Broadcast on August 27, 2020
Presenter: Dr. Joanna Crowell-Dreiling, AIU School of Education, Program Chair

One of the biggest challenges parents may have with virtual learning (particularly those working from home) is creating a routine that works for children and parents alike. Join the AIU School of Education to discuss practical strategies for virtual learning, regardless of your child’s age.

Objectives:

1. Identify key elements of a realistic learning-from-home routine
2. Recognize potential obstacles to a learn-/work-from-home environment
3. Discover creative and efficient ways to hold children of all ages accountable for their learning and success

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Broadcast on August 13, 2020
Presenter: Dr. Jeannette K. Jones, RCC, AIU School of Education, Dean

Much has changed the way children and teens will experience returning to school. Some K-12 districts are continuing with remote learning, some are planning a complete return to the classroom, and others are proposing a blended option. You may also consider learning pods, charter schools, virtual public schools, private schools, or homeschooling.

Join the AIU School of Education faculty for a free, 30-minute webinar, where we will explore information and resources for educating K-12 students. By the end of the webinar, you should be able to…

1. Define key terms related to K-12 schooling options
2. Identify "back-to-school approaches"
3. Explore participating in the learning and making learning decisions as a family

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