Description
In this interactive course, Mr. Brillhard provides an in-depth look at one of the easiest ways to introduce the icons: through Depth and Complexity frames.
By the end of this one-hour course, you’ll have a clear understanding of the following:
- How to introduce Depth and Complexity frames to your students
- How to use frames as a way to learn about your students — and help them learn about themselves
- The two basic types of frames and how to use them
- The two steps you need to know when using frames
- How to adapt the frames to meet the needs of your students, including as a tool for differentiation
- How to use the frames to create “iconic pathways” where one icon leads to another
Presenter Bio
Daniel Brillhart is a Talented and Gifted (TAG) teacher at Gattis Elementary School in Round Rock, TX. Brillhart earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science in Technology Education and Cognitive Systems from the University of North Texas in Denton. His teaching experience includes high school government, 6th grade, 4th grade, and he has spent the last eight years teaching TAG. He has won numerous awards including, Teacher of the Year for Govalle Elementary in 1999-2000, Teacher of the Year for Gattis Elementary in 2005-2006, Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year 2007, TAG Teacher of the Year for Region XIII in 2009-2010.
Tiffany – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
I appreciated the connection of how to use it in math. I can think of many ways to use it in RLA or social studies but in math it is more difficult and appreciated the ideas that i can take to my classroom.
Mindy – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
I had never heard of a depth and complexity framework. I teach HS science. I can actually see many implication for use in my classroom.
Marissa – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
It was a quick and fun way to learn about how to use frames in the classroom.
Danny – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
nice and easy
Brenda – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
great application to regular classroom
Stacey – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
This is a great follow up to all the other Depth and Complexity courses. This course was great to get ideas to use with all levels of students.
yasmin – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
great material
Sherri – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful in understanding how to use the icons in the classroom.
Dalia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great Presentation!
Janet – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very detailed and provides good instructional strategies that are simple to implement in the classroom