Engaging and Differentiating through Videoconferencing and Collaborative Technologies

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CILC Professional Development

Doug Meyer

dmeyer@cilc.org

251 East Ohio Street, #960

Indpls, IN 46204

United States

Phone: (317) 730-4114

Fax: (317) 231-6530

Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Media Specialists, Content Providers: Educator

Best Practice, Collaboration, Curriculum, Instructional Programs, Standards, Video Conferencing Integration, Video Conferencing Planning and Implementation

To increase student engagement and motivation, this hands-on interactive videoconferencing workshop provides teachers with strategies to identify and incorporate standards-based resources in a lesson, unit or project. In addition, participants gain an understanding of basic concepts for effective collaboration and project management

Participants will:- design a standards-based lesson that incorporates IVC resources and a variety of instructional strategies.- learn to increase student engagement and motivation through the use of IVC.- learn strategies to integrate IVC and other technologies into their curriculum.- explore various types of IVC applications.

The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students. (knowledge)The teacher can evaluate teaching resources and curriculum materials for their comprehensiveness, accuracy, and usefulness for representing particular ideas and concepts. (knowledge)The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.The teacher plans for learning opportunities that recognize and address variation in learning styles and performance modes.

90 minute workshop or tailored to client needs.

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
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Please contact Doug Meyer for pricing information.
The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than a 48 hours notice. Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. CILC reserves the right to close registrations when workshops have reached maximum capacity or to cancel workshops that do not attain minimum requirements.
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SOITA's 26th Educational Technology Conference

SOITA's 26th Educational Technology Conference is next week! We are excited about the number and variety of distance learning sessions each of the two days. Please use the following information in your planning for the Conference at the Dayton Convention Center. For more information about our Conference, please visit http://www.soita.org/.

Wednesday, December 10th

10:00 "Lights, Camera, More Action": Creative Camera Use to Engage Students at the Distance - Cleveland Museum of Natural History (Room 202) Videoconferencing from NASA (Room 203)

11:00 The Nature Connection - Royal Botanical Gardens (Room 202) Tackling Student Interest with the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Room 203)

1:15 Connecting Classrooms and Cultures - Mali Bickley & Jim Carleton (Room 202) Arts Integration with the Cleveland Museum of Art (Room 202) 2:15 Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom with SeaTrek Distance Learning - Mote Marine Aquarium (Room 202) An Eleven-Year Old Seasoned Presenter Gives an Overview of Her IVDL Programs - Adora Svitak (Room 203)

For detailed descriptions of these and all of the Wednesday sessions, click here.

Thursday, December 11
10:00 Slime Time and the States of Matter and an Overview of Programs - The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum (Room 202) Videoconferencing in the Elementary Classroom - The Muskingum Valley ESC (Room 203) 11:00 Columbus Zoo Distance Learning (Room 202)
Distance Learning with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Room 203)

1:15 Integrating Puppetry Arts Into Classroom Learning via Videoconference - The Center for Puppetry Arts (Room 202)
Exploring Marine Ecosystems at the Alaska SeaLife Center (Room 203)

2:15 Santa and His Elf (and Other Content Sessions) - Tuscarawas Carroll Harrison ESC (Room 202) Aquavision: Fathom the Possibilities - Texas State Aquarium (Room 203)


For detailed descriptions of these and all of the Thursday sessions, click here.

Questions?
Visit our website or contact Bob Stricker bob@soita.org 937-746-6333

Four Basic Types of Formative Assessments

PD Session from the Muskingum Valley ESC

December 9 - 3:45pm-4:45pm EST Formative Assessment: In Class Questioning Strategies

What is the difference between formative and summative assessment? How can accurate formative assessment information be used to shape the instructional process? Why does formative assessment matter? These are but a few of the questions answered in this professional development session. In addition, many examples of the 4 basic types of formative assessments will be given, including:
· Oral strategies to Check for Understanding (e.g. Value Lineups; Think - Pair - Share; Misconception Analysis and Whip Around).
· Questioning strategies to Check for Understanding (e.g. Effective Questioning Techniques; Providing Nonverbal Support; Using Question stems; Practices that Promote Student Participation {Response cards; Hand signals; ReQuest}.
· Using Writing to Check for Understanding (e.g. Interactive Writing; Read-Write-Pair-Share; Summary Writing; RAFTs)
· Using Projects and Performances to Check for Understanding (e.g. Project-Based Learning; Reader's Theater; Multimedia Presentations; Graphic Organizers)

Presented By:Dr. Judy VanVoorhis, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Asessment
Muskingum Valley ESC

Cost: $75.00 per site (no limit to the number of participants at each location) and CEU's are available to those who participate.

Contact: Leslie CharlesDistance Learning CoordinatorMuskingum Valley Educational Service Center205 North 7th StreetZanesville, Ohio 43701740.452.4518 ext 133lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

No Hassle Messy Science with a WOW!- K-8 Chemistry

No Hassle Messy Science with a WOW!- K-8 Chemistry
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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Blair Baldwin

bbaldwin@omsi.edu

1945 SE Water Avenue

Portland, OR 97214

United States

Phone: (503) 797-4618

Fax: (503) 797-4568

Education: Professional Development Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional

This interactive videoconference, led by OMSI Chemistry Lab educators, takes teachers from blowing giant bubbles to creating chemical reactions in the classroom. These affordable, easy-to-use activities are inquiry-based and fully aligned with state content standards. Practical strategies for integrating activities into your classroom are included, along with No Hassle Messy Science with a WOW!, a teacher resource guide loaded with activities, posters and support materials (WOW!).

1.Introductions and objectives

2.Lab safety discussion

3.Teacher Resource Guide walk-through4. Hands-on activities5.Wrap-up and evaluations

The participant will:-participate in all hands-on activities-contribute to class discussions-
Process Standards:-Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal.-Uses multiple sources of information to guide improvement and demonstrate its impact.-Applies knowledge about human learning and change.Content Standards:-Prepares educators to understand and appreciate all students, create safe, orderly and supportive learning environments, and hold high expectations for their academic achievement. -Deepens educators' content knowledge, provides them with research-based instructional strategies to assist students in meeting rigorous academic standards, and prepares them to use various types of classroom assessments appropriately.

One 6 hour workshop or 3 two hour workshops

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

May be scheduled as a single-day, 6-hour workshop or as a series of three 2-hour after school sessions.

Cost per Participant: $115.00

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Expedition Northwest

Expedition Northwest
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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Blair Baldwin

bbaldwin@omsi.edu

1945 SE Water Avenue

Portland, OR 97214

United States

Phone: (503) 797-4618

Fax: (503) 797-4568

Program SeriesThis is a mandatory three part series. Each 2-hour segment focuses on a different science discipline; Earth Science, Life Science and Physical Science.

Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian

Teachers will interact with OMSI Educators and become familiar with selected Expedition Northwest (XNW) activities through hands-on experience and will be introduced to the rest of the activities by the Educators who developed them. Registration and access to XNW on-line resources will also be accomplished.

1.Introductions of OMSI Educators including science specialty and contact information.2.Registration for on-line access followed by an overview of the on-line resources.3.An overview of all of the activities in the scheduled science discipline (Earth, Life or Physical Science).4.OMSI Educator-facilitated practice with several hands-on inquiry-based activities.

Upon completion of the three part series, teachers will be able:-to access the Expedition Northwest gated on-line community and utilize student digital labs, Science Hero Biographies, video resources and teacher-only on-line tools.-confidently use the Expedition Northwest curriculum activities with their students

Context Standards:-Organizes adults into learning communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and district.Process Standards:-Uses multiple sources of information to guide improvement and demonstrate its impact.-Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. -Applies knowledge about human learning and change. -Provides educators with the knowledge and skills to collaborate.Content Standards:-Prepares educators to understand and appreciate all students, create safe, orderly and supportive learning environments, and hold high expectations for their academic achievement.-Deepens educators' content knowledge, provides them with research-based instructional strategies to assist students in meeting rigorous academic standards, and prepares them to use various types of classroom assessments appropriately.

Three, two hour workshops

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Please allow 3 to 4 weeks advance notice when choosing a presentation date. We need time to ship Expedition Northwest Curriculum binders.

Cost per Participant: $200.00

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Working with the News Media

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Education Solutions Global Network
Jeanie Rhoades

rhoades@esgn.tv

2100 I-70 Drive Southwest

Columbia, MO 65203

United States

Phone: (573) 445-9920 ext. 418

Fax: (573) 638-7503

Education: Superintendent, Business Manager, Professional Development Director, Principal, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, School Board Member

In this offering, an experienced media relations professional will identify interview situations school board members and school administrators are likely to encounter. The offering will suggest strategies for dealing with the situations and how to “get your point across” in the interviews.

90-120 Minutes--Depending on the Extent of Questions/Comments/Interaction from Viewers.

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Cost per Site: $395.00
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Distance Learning Jambalaya

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Cleveland Institute of Music
Adam Phillips
axp99@case.edu
11021 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 795-3177

Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff

Video Conferencing Awareness, Video Conferencing Planning and Implementation, Performing Arts

This session provides a lively overview of interactive videoconferencing programs at CIM. Ideal for novices, each session includes video clips of CIM programming, hands-on activities and ample time for group discussion.

1. The program begins with general introductions and a description of what CIM is.2. The CIM presenter explains the various types of videoconferencing connections that we offer, and shows video clips from past sessions.3. Ample time is allotted for questions and discussion.
To educate Teachers/Administrators on the use of videoconferencing in the classroom and especially the classes offered by the Cleveland Institute of Music
Uses multiple sources of information to guide improvement and demonstrate its impact.Prepares educators to understand and appreciate all students, create safe, orderly and supportive learning environments, and hold high expectations for their academic achievement.

15-60 minutes

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Cost per Site: $175.00
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