2020 Special Workshops 

Special Workshops for the 2020 NABT Professional Development Conference are now available online. A valid registration must be on file to order tickets for special workshops.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Designing Effective Classroom Tests

12:00pm - 4:00pm EST  
Tickets Required

During this session, participants will focus on writing measurable learning objectives and learn how to create a “fair” test using selected-response items at several cognitive levels that assess outcomes equitably.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Designing Effective Classroom Tests

6:00pm - 9:30pm EST   
Tickets Required

During this session, participants will focus on writing measurable learning objectives and learn how to create a “fair” test using selected-response items at several cognitive levels that assess outcomes equitably.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Demystifying Bioinformatics As a Tool to Teach Modern Genetics and Genomics

6:00pm - 9:30pm EST   
Tickets Required

Teaching the Genome Generation (TtGG) is a program that trains high school teachers to modernize their teaching of genetics and genomics. Learn ways to incorporate bioinformatics instruction into biology lessons.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Storylining in Biology for Coherent Instruction

12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Tickets Required

Storylines led by engaging phenomena improve student engagement and understanding of the overarching biological concepts. Using phenomena to anchor instruction and lead instruction are modeled in this workshop. 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3

An Introduction to Misconception-Based Teaching Using the Nature of Science 

6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Tickets Required

Participants will understand how to spot the fallacies of science denial (FLICC method) while being introduced to a data-driven, misconception-based approach of teaching that can be used with a variety of important scientific concepts