Catherine+Douthard

= General Sessions =

Catherine Douthard, 5th Grade Teacher and Instructional Technology Specialist
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douthard.catherine@mail.fcboe.org Blog: @http://mrsd5107.tumblr.com/ __Twitter:__ MrsD5107 __Skype:__ catdouthard

__Session Description:__
===Why is a critical thinking or problem solving question often met with a blank stare from a student or class? Many people are uncomfortable with questions that don’t have a factual or concrete answer. How can this type of response be avoided and instead, result in an answer formed from thinking “out of the box”? Students need help developing strong habits of mind to prepare them with the thinking skills they will need for the 21st century. === === The purpose of the session is to present effective instructional strategies delivered through proven teacher-created lesson plans. The lessons are designed to help teachers and students develop strong habits of mind, use a variety of technology tools and employ real-life technology skills. === ===Many different types of hardware, software, and Internet websites will be explored and connected with proven technology-based, cross curricular lessons. Each lesson or resource will be presented and/or demonstrated as it was used in a real elementary classroom setting. ===

__**Supporting Research**__
 * Costa, A., & Kallick, B. (2000). Activating and engaging habits of mind.Alexandria: ASCD.
 * Thornburg, D. (1998). Brainstorms and lightning bolts: Thinking skills for the 21st century. USA: Starsong Publications.
 * Paul, R. (1990). Infusing critical thinking into content instruction.
 * Kelly, M., & Haber, J. (2006). NETS for students: Resources for student assessment.Eugene: ISTE.

__**Presenter Background**__
 * Master of Science in Education: Instructional Technology
 * Certification: Early Childhood PK-5
 * Certification: Teacher Support Specialist
 * Membership: National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
 * Classroom Teacher for grades 2-5 and Remedial Math (currently 5th grade teacher)
 * Webmaster/Web Design for Cleveland Elementary School (@http://www.clevelandelementary.org)
 * Webmaster/Web Design for CES 5th Grade Team Website (@http://www.teachersclass.net/ces5thgrade)
 * Instructional Technology Specialist for grades K-5 (1999-2006)
 * Award: Cleveland Elementary's Teacher of the Year 2003-2004
 * Award: Fayette County's Teacher of the Year - Finalist 2004
 * Award: Think Quest International Student Website Competition - First Place in the 12 and under Division "Crocodilians" team - April 2004
 * Award: Think Quest International Student Website Competition - Honorable Mention "Venomous Creatures" team - Oct 2004
 * Presentation Experience: Dodge Learning Resources Presenter, UCSMP's Everyday Math Program Trainer, Fayette County Schools Professional Learning Instructor, NECC 2007
 * 22 years of elementary teaching experience in public schools


 * Links and/or Materials**

Mrs. Douthard's Directory (@http://www.teachersclass.net/douthard)

"Thinking That Clicks!" Live Binder ( @http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=195077)

Habits of Mind Teachers Network by James Anderson (@http://www.habitsofmind.org)

Annette Lamb PBL (@http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic43.htm)

ThinkQuest (@http://www.thinkquest.org)

PBL Research (@http://www.edutopia.org/php/article.php?id=Art_887&key=037 )