The NSTA Sensemaking Tool can help educators be critical consumers of instructional materials and create/revise lessons that reflect the shifts required by new standards (sensemaking). Gain experience using the tool and facilitating criteria-based consensus conversations with your colleagues!

TAKEAWAYS:
Use the NSTA Sensemaking Tool to evaluate instructional materials (lessons) and provide feedback.

SPEAKERS:
Emily Mathews

The NSTA Sensemaking Tool can help educators be critical consumers of instructional materials and create/revise lessons that reflect the shifts required by new standards (sensemaking). Gain experience using the tool and facilitating criteria-based consensus conversations with your colleagues!

TAKEAWAYS:
Use the NSTA Sensemaking Tool to evaluate instructional materials (lessons) and provide feedback.

SPEAKERS:
Patrice Scinta, Emily Mathews

Ready to take your sensemaking skills to the next level? In this extended, in-depth session, participants will use the NSTA Sensemaking Tool to thoroughly evaluate instructional materials and provide meaningful, criteria-based feedback. You’ll apply the tool to real lessons, identify key strengths and growth areas, and engage in collaborative discussion to build consensus. The session will also include an overview of the NSTA evaluator process for those interested in becoming formal reviewers. Walk away with increased confidence, practical experience, and a clearer pathway to serving as an NSTA reviewer.

TAKEAWAYS:
Apply the NSTA Sensemaking Tool with confidence to support teachers as they make instructional shifts that promote student sensemaking.

SPEAKERS:
Zoe Evans