1. 1. K-12Learners inthe 21stCenturyWhat is missing from their EducatorsLesson Plans?
2. 2. 21st Century LearnersStatistics are telling us 63% of the educators today have not advanced beyondemails 76% of the teachers today have never used Wikis orPodcasts 50% of the students in some School Districts are notfinishing high schoolInformation Source: http://youtube/_A-ZVCjfWf8
3. 3. 21st Century LearnersTodays students are saying They want educators to make learning relevant so theycan solve real life problems They want to be encouraged to think They want to be encouraged to create, consume, remix,and share information with each other Engage me engage me engage me!Information Source: http://youtube/_A-ZVCjfWf8
4. 4. 21st Century LearnersTodays students want their educators to: Make learning relevant to solve real life problems Use technology in the classroom to augment lesson plans(i.e. emails, texting, instant messaging, blogging) Use a variety of tools and teaching methodologies likereading popular books and storytelling Add technology and digital software to aid their learningprocess More importantly use lesson plans that are designedto engage themand increase their learning potential!
5. 5. I n t r o d u c i n gDr. William E. LivermanMotivational Speaker/ Educational Consultant / AuthorTaking Student Academic Achievement to another Level
6. 6. Mission StatementMy mission is to take student academicachievement to another level.This can be accomplished by empoweringeducators to create effective pedagogy bydeveloping cutting-edge instructionalstrategies.This process will produce the nextgeneration of learners who willbecome critical thinkers in a globalsociety.
7. 7. The Next Level of EducationWith more than 20 years as aneducator, Dr. Livermansprofessional credentials andexpertise are complemented with acomplete knowledge of educatingstudents using traditionalcurriculum, advanced instructionmodels, and differentiatedinstruction.
8. 8. Personal StatementI am dedicated to finding new ways to boostthe effectiveness of teaching usingdifferentiated instruction.My focus is on improving the quality of education to moreeffectively mold the minds of learners, on staying abreast of newtechnologies and processes for teaching, and on utilizing technologyto enhance student learning outcomes.Through my efforts, with the proper technology, and with a higherlevel of instruction, I hope to help learners to have a bettercorrelation with events that have shaped the world we live in.
9. 9. Professional Background Differentiated Instruction Strategy Development Classroom Management Phonemic Awareness Standard Testing Scoring Administration In-Service Leadership Student Needs Assessments Student Counseling Special Needs Program Administration & Consultancy
10. 10. Academic Credentials Doctor of Education Teacher LeadershipWalden University Minneapolis, MN Masters Degree The Art of TeachingMarygrove College Detroit, MI Bachelor of Science Degree ChemistryElizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Professional Teaching License: Grade 7-12
11. 11. PublicationDifferentiated Instruction and African American MaleMiddle School Student Academic Achievement~ Published August 13, 2014The publication calls attention to the fact that studentsscience and reading grades were higher in classes that receiveddifferentiated instruction in comparison to those that receivedtraditional (whole) class instruction.
12. 12. SummationI am listening to what these learners aresaying! I have a profound commitment tofinding new ways to boost the effectivenessof teaching through differentiatedinstruction.My goal is to improve the quality of education by helpingEducators to more effectively mold the minds of learnersusing differentiated instruction.
13. 13. Presentation TopicsDr. Liverman is capable of presenting on any educational topic. Heis currently presenting on the following selected topics: Increasing Student Academic Achievement through Differentiation Differentiating Instruction through Science Technology The Dos and Don'ts of classroom Management Using Differentiated Instruction to Motivate At-Risk Students Differentiation through Reading and Writing TechniquesContact Dr. Liverman to speak at your next conference, in service,event, or program:Email: DR.BILL@WAKEUP.EXPERTPhone: (248) 302-2346
14. 14. William E. Liverman, Ed.D.Taking Student Achievement to another LevelWebsite: WWW.WAKEUP.EXPERTEmail: DR.BILL@WAKEUP.EXPERTPhone: (248) 302-2346LinkedIn: WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/PUB/WILLIAM-LIVERMAN/9B/423/BB1