Instructivision
PO Box 2004, 16 Chapin Road
Pine Brook, New Jersey
07058
Phone 973-575-9992
Toll Free 1-888-551-5144
Fax 973-575-9134
|
|
Instructivision |
| ONLINE TESTING | HOME LEARNING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT | REQUEST A CATALOG | CONTACT US |
|
HOME
SCHOOL PRODUCTS
College Entrance Exams
High School Equivalency
New Jersey ASK and HSPA
Florida FCAT
VHS/DVDs for Students
ONLINE TESTING
HOME LEARNING
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Inservice Videos/DVDs
Seminars
ORDER FORM
TOTALLY SECURE |
Staff Development SeminarsInstructivision offers staff development seminars for the New Jersey HSPA and ASK. Full- and half-day workshops available. Certified presenters have 20+ years of experience with proven positive results. Participants receive valuable handouts. Partial list of available workshop topics:
How to interpret the holistic scoring rubrics
Time management techniques
Mastering the techniques of teaching the five-paragraph persuasive essay
Call Instructivision for more information or to schedule an Inservice presentation at your school or district office.
for Secondary School Educators . . . (For Elementary School videos click here)
This video provides an introduction to block scheduling and a rationale for districts considering adoption. It contains an overview, a comparison of the traditional schedule to the block schedule, the types of block scheduling, and a consideration of the possible pitfalls involved in implementation of block scheduling. INV933 $39.95
This video explores incentives schools and educators are using to spur student motivation. It focuses on the factors educators and researchers have identified as keys to boosting student motivation in secondary schools. Includes commentary by some of America’s leading researchers and educators. INV825 $39.95
The presenter shares his methodology as a psychoeducational consultant in dealing with the disciplinary situations in schools. Learn how to be a good negotiator and a reinforcer of behaviorally oriented rules. INV811 $39.95
Three-tape/disk set on teacher and administrative liability. Provides insight into the law as it relates to the teacher’s position and responsibilities. Up-to-date and applicable to all areas of teaching or counseling. An outstanding practical presentation of school law, filled with strong content, graphic illustrations and on-site simulations. Helps teachers understand the legal implications of their actions. Highly recommended for teachers, counselors and administrators. INV873 $99.95
Designed for use at open house, PTA functions, parents’ nights, etc., this video prepares parents for the teacher conference by suggesting appropriate questions they should ask and ways to prepare for and conduct themselves during the conference. INV808 $39.95
This video offers useful suggestions to teachers about preparing for an conducting parent conferences. What questions to ask, what information should or should not be exchanged, and many other helpful ideas are presented. INV805 $39.95
Cooperative learning provides structure for group work based on the elements of positive interdependence, individual accountability, face-to-face interaction and the use of group skills. By learning how to include these elements in their lesson, teachers will find that group work leads to higher achievement, increased self-esteem, greater motivation and increased respect for others. The tape familiarizes teachers with cooperative learning techniques that can be used to enhance instruction. INV910 $39.95
Six-tape/DVD set produced by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Broadcast on PBS stations, this series explores American Education from six perspectives. Some of the nation’s most distinguished and influential leaders from education, business and government engage in provocative discussions on a range of national issues. Each tape 60 min. INV-875 Set of 6 tapes/disks $99.00 Titles also sold separately, as follows:
This tape—developed in collaboration with the International Cult Education Program—describes the deception, psychological manipulation and mind-control techniques used in cult recruitment and illustrates how young people can resist recruitment overtures. Narrated by Charlton Heston. INV861 $39.95
More and more of America’s classes consist of culturally diverse students and require teachers and administrators to possess unique insight, understanding and approaches in achieving curriculum objectives. This video focuses on some requisites for effective teaching, motivating and evaluating culturally diverse populations. INV824 $39.95
This video examines the growing trend of violence and confrontation in the schools, offering possible solutions and innovative ideas that have helped schools improve the climate for learning. INV828 $39.95
Awareness about methods of dealing with death and grief is important for administrators when handling the challenging situations that eventually confront all educators. INV806 $39.95
This video includes important step-by-step procedures for implementing and monitoring an effective study skills program. It focuses on ways to integrate study skills into the curriculum, the teacher’s responsibility in reinforcing the study skills curriculum and the utilization of resources. INV908 $39.95
Using creative, easy-to-use methods, the presenter demonstrates how teachers can help their students develop more effective study habits by improving their note-taking skills. Filled with useful, practical suggestions. INV201 $39.95
The presenter illustrates the importance of including the discipline of discipline in the classroom curriculum and offers practical step-by-step approaches for implementing this model in a school. INV815 $39.95
Using examples of discipline problems involving students at different ages in different settings, the presenter offers practical suggestions for dealing with disruptive students. INV705 $39.95
This tape shows how to involve the community in various academic and nonacademic programs and, in so doing, enhance the perceptions of teachers by students and the local community. INV816 $39.95
A specialist in communications, the presenter demonstrates techniques teachers can use to develop more effective presentation skills. INV202 $39.95
Designed as an orientation for high school substitute teachers, this video focuses on the important role of the substitute teacher in the educational process. Administrative expectations, suggestions for effective planning and teaching, discipline techniques and communication tips will make substitute teaching a rewarding experience. INV820 $39.95
This video focuses on the important role of the substitute teacher in the educational process, a helpful tool for any new middle school substitute teacher confronting a new school environment, new classroom, new students. Administrative expectations, suggestions for effective planning and teaching, discipline techniques, and communication tips on how to survive and conquer the challenges of a school day. INV821 $39.95
This video brings a spatial perspective to the teaching/learning process by examining recent developments in Geography resulting from the publication of the Five Fundamental Themes (1984) and the National Geography Standards (1994) as well as trends and directions in the discipline. It will assist in teaching the "why of where." INV934 $39.95
What kind of homework should you give your students and how much homework enhances student learning? Examine the research and learn the benefits of designing challenging but motivating homework assignments. INV904 $39.95
Part 1 instructs teachers in planning and constructing objectively and subjectively scored tests. Examples are presented for each classification in various academic areas. Presents useful tips on how to construct better tests. Part 2 guides teachers through the actual process of item writing. Teachers learn how to word questions for objectives and subjective tests. Filled with useful illustrations, the tape demonstrates characteristics of good and bad items and offers useful suggestions and vocabulary tips for the effective wording of test items. INV906 $69.96
Part 1 is designed to familiarize teachers with the purposes of the test, its historical and statistical background, its strengths and weaknesses, and its implications for schools. It provides insight into the principles of testwiseness that teachers and counselors need to instill in students if they are to perform to their potential. Part 2 presents a close look at the cognitive skills that are included in the test: English, Math, Reading and Science Reasoning and examples of how to incorporate the methodology to emphasize these skills into the curriculum. INV905 $59.95
Part 1 is designed to familiarize teachers with the purposes of the test, its historical and statistical background, its strengths and weaknesses, and its implications for schools. It provides insight into the principles of testwiseness that teachers and counselors need to instill in students if they are to perform to their potential. Part 2 presents a close look at the cognitive skills that are included in the test, Verbal and Math, and examples of how to incorporate the methodology to emphasize these skills into the curriculum. INV901 $59.95
A renowned specialist on national security demonstrates how teachers can relate subject matter in the science curriculum to contemporary issues. INV102 $39.95
This important step-by-step approach in implementing effective processes of instructional supervision is a must for supervisors and department leaders. INV704 $39.95
This video focuses on the relationship between learning style theory and practice and their applications in the classroom. It provides practical examples and insights that open the door to personalizing education, motivating students and accelerating learning. INV826 $39.95
Using models from the corporate world, this video presents strategies for motivating teachers, increasing their self-esteem and fostering cooperation among the professional staff. INV706 $39.95
Produced in collaboration with NELLE-MAE, this video is a short course in college financing, explaining eligibility requirements and financial aid opportunities. It explores types of financial aid options such as grants and scholarships, work-study programs and federally and privately sponsored loans. Introduced by Julius Erving, financial aid administrators from Harvard and Brown University and the Director of Financial Aid Services of the College Board. This tape is one that counselors will want to show students and parents. INV980 $39.95
Awareness about methods of dealing with death and grief is important for administrators when handling the challenging situations that eventually confront all educators. INV806 $39.95
This video illustrates how to make learning more interesting, exciting and interactive by involving the entire class. A seven-step approach deals with such topics as avoiding predictable patterns in questions and using lower-level and higher-level questioning in mixed ability classes. INV803 $39.95
What makes students remember some lessons and forget others? This video shows some effective ways which have been clinically proven to increase the retention of learning. INV813 $39.95
This video examines why significant numbers of students fail to achieve their academic potential and what schools can do about it. Principles of effective thinking skills programs are examined, most notably: making learning interesting and challenging through active participation, encouraging a facilitative teaching style, and emphasizing metacognition and higher-order thinking skills. INV857 $39.95
A video for schools undergoing (or interested in undergoing) school reform through a process referred to as restructuring. It explores the kinds of schools and reforms we are trying to create through restructuring, why those outside the education system have a role, and what kinds of resources and support from community and business organizations schools should find useful as they undergo restructuring. INV708 $39.95
This video explores the successful incentives that many schools have used to make attendance more meaningful to students. Ways of monitoring absences, methods of imposing academic and administrative penalties, intervention procedure, effective policies and procedures and findings from research demonstrate how schools can make a difference. INV852 $39.95
This video report focuses on what is known about the dropout problem—both its cures and causes. It presents a model program for at-risk students and reviews the latest research available. Includes commentaries by dropout prevention specialists, legislators, educators, researchers, teachers and students. INV851 $39.95
Processes illustrated in this video for the prevention and rehabilitation of truant and disruptive students have been successfully implemented in an urban school setting. This tape focuses on the cooperative involvement of teachers, parents, the police and community leaders. INV702 $39.95
This video focuses on factors that contribute to youthful suicide, specific warning signals that teachers should be sensitive to, and procedures for referral of students. INV822 $39.95
Two-tape/DVD set focuses on improving evaluator skills in areas such as effective teaching, supervising the marginal teacher, conference techniques, and classroom observation methods. Building on the latest effective schools research, it reviews the techniques for formative and summative evaluations both from legal and organizational context. INV707 $59.95
The presenter emphasizes the importance of each teacher’s responsibility in implementing and monitoring the curriculum. It motivates teachers and others to recognize their contributions in building a cohesive staff that is individually and collectively responsible for executing the goals of the school. INV909 $39.95
This video explores the important role teachers have in shaping the image of the school in the community. Suggested for educators concerned about improving and enhancing community relations. INV814 $39.95
Using practical examples, this video shows teachers how to use practical science problems to develop critical thinking and analytical skills. INV101 $39.95
As many as 100 national reports have been issued calling for greater rigor in science education and suggesting numerous reforms. As a result there have been major reforms in the scope, sequence and coordination of the science curriculum. In this video the National Science Teachers Association reviews the updated standards for secondary school science programs, explores the latest methodology associated with SS&C classrooms and laboratories and offers insights related to improving science teaching and learning. INV103 $39.95
Part 1 focuses on the integration of the latest NCTM curriculum standards and objectives for secondary school math and explores what should be happening in math classrooms to prepare students for the 21st century. It illustrates ways to encourage and enable students to value math, gain confidence in their own math ability and become better problem solvers. Illustrations of problem-solving activities are offered for those who want insight into the changes affecting math education. Part 2 presents hands-on activities, illustrates methodology teachers can use to apply number sense and shows how to integrate algebra, geometry, patterns and functions and data analysis into effective, exciting classroom approaches. INV401-2 $69.95
This video presents techniques that teachers can use to foster higher order thinking skills by emphasizing and teaching highly important concepts across the curriculum. The presenter describes the key dispositions of critical thinking and methods for reinforcing them through "authentic tasks": those that are truly of interest to students in such cognitive tasks as decision making, investigation, experimental inquiry, problem solving and invention. INV911 $39.95
Understanding the principles of logical, intuitive thinking and knowing how the brain processes information are the bases for accommodating student learning styles. An important video with important strategies for building more effective teaching. INV802 $39.95 for Elementary School Educators …
How can schools teach to individual differences among students? Learn innovative ways to conduct activities that accommodate different learning styles. Discover how teachers can take steps to personalize education. This video focuses on techniques of adaptive instruction in the secondary classroom. Teachers can acquire methodologies for enhancing student learning skills and make the best use of time. VW012 $39.95
This video is designed to give educators and members of the community a "first look" at elementary accreditation and to get them excited about the process. The processes of (1) self-study as a period of reflection, assessment, collaboration, and renewal, (2) visitation and evaluation by the accreditation committee, and (3) planning and follow-up are presented as a means of ensuring the quality of elementary education. VW017 $39.95
Traditional forms of assessment have given way to nontraditional, "authentic" methods. This video explores latest trends in assessment as they relate to the "whole child" concept, how the latest trends affect curriculum and instruction, and how performance-based assessments use portfolios with other innovative strategies to document achievement. VW007 $39.95
Children with high self-esteem are far more likely to succeed, enjoy school and engage in positive peer group relations. But many well-meaning teachers who try to motivate children end up doing the reverse by using inappropriate techniques. This video presents strategies for boosting motivating and building self-esteem that are based on the latest research. VW006 $39.95
This video translates the theory of whole language into classroom practices. It focuses on how to capitalize on students’ reading strengths and refine whole language programs. It introduces motivating strategies that increase reading achievement two to ten times. VW004 $39.95
This video offers teachers useful suggestions for planning and conducting parent conferences, including: What questions to ask, what information should or should not be exchanged, how to handle problem situations in an ethical and professional manner and the teacher’s role in community relations. VW020 $39.95
Designed for use at open house, PTA functions, parents’ night, etc., this video prepares parents for the teacher conference by suggestion appropriate questions they should ask and ways to prepare for and conduct themselves during the conference. VW043 $39.95
Cooperative learning in a powerful strategy that promotes academic achievement while developing teamwork skills children need to succeed. This video focuses on the role of the teacher in establishing the learning environment, organizing instruction and grouping diverse students. Strategies assist teachers in creating their own cooperative classrooms. VW003 $39.95
This video presents techniques teachers can use to foster higher-order thinking skills. Focusing on application tasks psychologists have identified as useful for building thinking skills in the classroom, it describes how students can deal with complex information in more sophisticated ways. VW001 $39.95
Today’s culturally diverse classroom provides an enormous resource of experiences, skills, knowledge, and values. It also presents new challenges to teachers, requiring insight, understanding and unique approaches in achieving curriculum objectives. This video focuses on effective teaching, motivation and evaluation of culturally diverse populations. VW018 $39.95
This video focuses on techniques teachers can use not only to improve students’ informative, persuasive and personal/imaginative writing, but also to aid in students’ enjoyment of the writing process. The presenter reviews the findings of the National Assessment of Educational Progress and demonstrates different ways to evaluate writing in the elementary school. VW008 $39.95
What does the latest research have to say about homework? How much homework enhances student learning? What kinds of homework assignments are the most beneficial? The least beneficial? Examine the benefits of designing challenging homework assignments and how homework affect student motivation and performance. VW019 $39.95
This video demonstrates easy-to-use methods to develop students’ knowledge, skills and abilities in time management and memory techniques. Elementary school teachers will learn how to help students start lifelong habitats managing their physical and psychological environments. By getting rid of distractions, organizing their schoolwork, improving their concentration and taking effective notes, students will acquire more positive attitudes toward schoolwork. VW011 $39.95
This video focuses on today’s approach to whole language instruction. It shows how to incorporate developmental learning, oral language, reading, writing and evaluation into methods teachers can use. Emphasis is upon language acquisition through interactive and social processes that include diverse opportunities for learning. It explores how teachers can change their teaching practices. VW005 $39.95
Teachers will gain practical insights for managing and organizing the elementary classroom. Useful techniques for building student responsibility through goal-setting, establishing behavioral norms, creating learning partnerships to facilitate classroom instruction, managing time, and establishing procedures to monitor and assess student progress are presented. VW002 $39.95
Stress can have an adverse effect on teaching performance and relationships with others, both personal and professional. This video examines what stress is, how it affects us and how we can deal with stress in a positive manner to live productive, energized and affirmative lives. VW009 $39.95
Tape 1 demonstrates ways to encourage students to value math, gain confidence in their own math abilities, and become better problem solvers. Characteristics of an effective math program and attributes of effective math teaching are examined. Illustrations of problem solving activities are offered for those wanting greater insight into the changes affecting math education. Tape 2 shows in more detail by demonstration, how to improve teaching skills by the use of manipulatives and other teaching tools to help children enjoy their math lessons. INV031-2 $69.95 |
|
Home || About Us || Online Testing || Home Learning || Staff Development || Order Form || Request a Catalog || Contact Us
Holistic scoring training
Inservice Videos/DVDs (Please specify DVD or VHS
when ordering.)