2021 Heartland Convention Attendee Evaluation

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My overall experience at the 2021 Heartland Educators' Convention could best be described as: *

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Todd Whitaker's Thursday morning keynote was: *

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Dr. Schaap's Friday morning keynote was: *

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Overall, the break-out sessions I attended were: *

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Please select the Group I session you attended: (Thurs. 11:00 - 12:00) *

Becky Teruel - Reading: The Final Grade

Brian Van Haaften - Men's Basketball Practice

David De Jong - Educational Leadership Simulation: Concerns About a New Teacher

Gwen Marra - Using Literature to Explore TRUTH

Heidi Douma - Loving the Teacher You're Stuck With

Howard Van Mersbergen - Planning For Adequate Retirement Income

Jessica De Witt - Everything I know about reflection I learned from Seinfeld

Jim McKenzie - Beyond Bible: Discipleship in the Christian School

Karinda de Boom - Creativity that Heals

Kim Blankespoor, Amy Legg - Beyond the ABC's: Supporting Literacy in Preschool -

Kristin Mulder - Using Tech Tools to Support Reflection

Kym Johnston - Top 20 Teachers and Students: Creating a Positive Culture in Schools

Matt Van Schepen - Gamify the Classroom to Increase Student Engagement

Dr. Renton Rathbun - A Biblical Worldview of Math—Does It Add Up?

Roy Faletti - Are We Waiting Too Late?

Ryan Smit - Not as Scary as it Sounds: Teaching Music Theory Through Vocal Warm-Ups and Sol Feg

Sarah Anderson - Drumming Up Fun

Sarah Wilson - Being a Special Education Teacher in the General Education World

Thomas Clark - Be an Order Discoverer through Modeling a Water Column

Todd Whitaker - Improving Student Behavior

Tyler Youngers - You Can Do WHAT with Google Jamboard?

Valorie and Ryan Zonnefeld - Fraction Action

Nicole DeJong, Sally Hanson - Reading Essentials

Rachel Vanden Hull, Amanda Woudstra - Social Emotional Learning: Fostering Relationships and Cultivating Learning

Thor Benson - Make it Stick: Classroom Practices that Engage Students in Meaningful Ways for Life Beyond the Classroom

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Todd Vande Velde, Micah Webber - "School Based Work Experience (Rocket Manufacturing)"

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Please select the Group II session you attended: (Thurs. 1:15 - 2:15) *

Becky Teruel - Language Arts beyond Reading: A Look at Grammar and Writing

Beth Bunkers - Water Connects Us All - Ag Innovator Experience

Bill Elgersma - Relevant, Meaningful, and Connected

Cody Smith - Iowa PBS: Using Phenomena to Invoke Wonder in Science Class

David De Jong - Educational Leadership Simulation: School Safety

Don Armstrong, Jon Winkel - Preparing Schools for Training in a World where Active Shooters are a Reality

Elizabeth Oosterheert - Knowing the Stars By Name: The Joys of Workshop Teaching in the Middle/High School ELA Classroom PART 1

Heidi Douma - A Classroom For ALL Kids

Janelle Schorg - Real Math > Dressed Up Math

Jean Thomas - Build your own Science Curriculum Kits

Jen Wielenga - Serving in the Library

Jim McKenzie - Fast Forward: Leading Change in the Christian School

Joel Penner - Coaching for Transformation

Jonathan Holwerda - Designing Curriculum: What Drives Your Teaching?

Justin Vandewater, Ephron Poyer - The Great Commission Lifestyle

Kristin Mulder - Send Your Students On A Digital “Goose Chase!"

Lisa Mouw, Gretchen De Witt, Dan Tinklenberg - A Journey to Block Scheduling

Melissa Boer - Project Approach in the Early Childhood Classroom

Dr. Renton Rathbun - What Is Waiting for Christian Students at the Public University?

Roy Faletti - To Gen Z and Beyond

Sarah Anderson - Favorite Dances and Games in Elementary Music

Theresa Pedersen - Know- Say- Do: Inspiring Self-Advocacy Skills in Elementary School

Thomas Holm - Conducting as Metaphor--Every Gesture Matters: basic conducting techniques for directors Part 1

Tyler Youngers - You Can Do WHAT with Google Jamboard?

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How would you rate the speaker and content for your Group II session? (Thurs. 1:15 - 2:15) *

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Please select the Group III session you attended: (Thurs. 2:30 - 3:30) *

Angila Moffitt Heidi Vasher - Early Childhood Collaboration

Becky Teruel - Fundamentals and Strategies of Reading

Beth Bunkers - Water Connects Us All - Ag Innovator Experience

Christina Brommer - All EARS: Fluency Strategies to Engage All Readers

Cody Smith - PBS Resources for Social Studies Teachers

David De Jong - Educational Leadership Simulation: Inclusive School Community

David Mulder, Matt Biemers, Abby De Groot - A LIVE Recording of "Hallway Conversations"

Janelle Schorg - Real Math > Dressed Up Math

Jim McKenzie - Seeking Shalom: Student Flourishing in the Christian School

Joanna Settles, Lisa Schelhaas - Designed for Learning

Julie Winn - Creating a Culture of Excellence in your Classroom

Kristin Mulder - Tech Skills Refresh for Educators

Lisa Schelhaas - Enhance Your Student's Decoding and Encoding Skills with Strategies From The Wilson Phonics and Reading Program

Lowell Ernst - Building a Continuum of Work Based Learning/ Apprenticeships

Mary Dirksen, Dana Broers, Kristina Harmelink - A Celebration of Neurodiversity: Thriving Partnerships with Learners, Parents, Teachers and the Learning Center

Megan Kooima - Sound Wall Social! Heart Words!

Melissa Boer - Project Approach in the Early Childhood Classroom

Peter Welle - Aligning Our Goals: God’s Story and Academic Excellence

Dr. Renton Rathbun - What Should A Bible Program Look Like in a Christian School?

Sue Siemonsma - Art Around the World

Susan Koppendrayer - Creating a Collaborative, Cooperative, and Curious Classroom Culture

Thomas Holm - Conducting as Metaphor--Session 2

Valorie and Ryan Zonnefeld - Fraction Action

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How would you rate the speaker and content for your Group III session? (Thurs. 2:30 - 3:30) *

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Please select the Group IV session you attended: (Fri. 8:15 - 9:15) *

Aaron Myers - Islam 101

Barry Lawrensen - Your Digital Footprint as an Educator

Becky Teruel - Phonics: The Whys and Hows

Cody Smith - PBS Learning Resources for Science Teachers

Elizabeth Oosterheert - Knowing the Stars By Name: The Joys of Workshop Teaching in the Middle/High School ELA Classroom PART 2

Dr. James Schaap - Looking (Way) Back

Jessica De Wit - Everything I Know about Reflection I Learned from Seinfeld.

Jonathon Holwerda - Social Studies Brainstorming and Best Practices

Julie Winn - Purposeful Learning: How Learning Targets, Clear Expectations, and Student Ownership Change Everything

Kent Ezell - Learning in the Continuum: Practical Ways to Make Connections with Parents and Students

Kristin Mulder - Teaching with TED: Video Lessons Worth Sharing

Kym Johnston - Top 20 Teachers and Students: Creating a Positive Culture in Schools

Loren De Jong, Kim Rozeboom - Christian Educators - Traumatized Instruments in the Hands of the Redeemer

Lowell Ernst - How Do Good Teachers Become Great

Mary Trent - NW STEM Resources and Programs

Renee Saarloos - Dyslexia: Debunking Myths & Identifying Signs and Symptoms

Sam Gesch - Squares, Triangles, and Circles Are Not the Basic Shapes

Sarah Anderson - Carnival of the Nutcracker

Susan Koppendrayer - Creating a Collaborative, Cooperative, and Curious Classroom Culture

Theresa Pedersen - Know- Say- Do: Inspiring Self-Advocacy Skills in Elementary School

Sheila Mulder, Nicole De Jong - Differentiation in Reading

Thor Benson - The Practicing Pedagogue: How Instructional Coaching & Goal Setting Changes Your Culture

Pamela Vande Voort - (TfT) Choosing Wisely (Health, Family and Consumer Sciences Course Information)

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How would you rate the speaker and content for your Group IV? (Fri. 8:15 - 9:15) *

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Please select the Group V session you attended: (Fri. 9:30 - 10:30) *

Aaron Myers - You Believe What: Preparing Students to Share Their Faith with Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus

Alan Bandstra - Managing the Status Drive

Cody Smith - Iowa PBS: Using Phenomena to Invoke Wonder in Science Class

Don Armstrong, Jon Winkel - Preparing Schools and Faith Based Properties for Training and Planning in a World where Active Shooters (killers) are a Reality

Dr. Gary Cookson - Christian Counseling: Elements of Dominant Domains of a Person's Being

Emily Hageman - Creating Excellent Communicators Through Theatre and Speech in the Classroom

Jessica De Wit - What's Your Question?

Joanna Settles, Lisa Schelhaas - Designed for Learning

Julie Winn - Purposeful Learning: How Learning Targets, Clear Expectations, and Student Ownership Change Everything

Karen Christians - Purposeful Learning: How Learning Targets, Clear Expectations, and Student Ownership Change Everything

Lindsay Laurich, Sarah Boesch - 40 Effective Brain Breaks Your Students Will Love

Mary Trent - NW STEM Resources and Programs

Megan Kooima - Sound Wall Social! Heart Words

Rebecca Gómez (Schreuder) - Why, What, and How: Immersion Education in a Christian School

Dr. Renton Rathbun - A Biblical Worldview of Leadership

Sam Gesch - Screening Ourselves: How to be Human in Online Classes

Sarah Anderson - Kindergarten and 1st Grade Musical Concepts

Sarah Sjoerdsma - Using GOLD Assessment in the Preschool Classroom

Sarah Wilson - Being a Special Education Teacher in the General Education World

Tonya Wiekamp, Jessica Schreurs - HELP! I Have to Teach Art

Mary Beth Breen - Using Seesaw Across the Content Areas

Jeremy VanNieuwenhuyzen - Hot Button Issues - Leading Discussions With Minimal Jerk-ness

Thor Benson - The Trifecta of Teaching: Lessons Learned from a Christian Teacher/Administrator/Pedagogue

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How would you rate the speaker and content for your Group V? (Fri. 8:15 - 9:15) *

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The Grade Level/Subject Round Table Discussions on Thursday afternoon were:

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What did you enjoy most about the 2021 Heartland Educators' Convention? *

Would you be willing to be on the Convention Planning Committee for next year? *

Yes

Would you be willing to be on the Heartland Convention Worship team next year? *

Yes

If you said yes to the previous question, what part of the worship team would you like to be? (ex. alto singer, tenor singer, guitar player, drums player, etc.)

What would you suggest to make the 2022 Heartland Educators' Convention better? *

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Optional: For the 2022 Heartland Educators' Convention, I would suggest break-out sessions led by the following person or persons:

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