The Power Of One: Changing the World of Education One Teacher At A Time

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Professional Development Provider

Digital Journey-Howie DiBlasi
Contact Information

Howie DiBlasi

howie@frontier.net

928 River Walk

Georgetown, TX 78633

United States

Phone: (970) 749-0760

Fax: (512) 819-0627

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

Program Description
We must train our teachers to use the new Digital Tools and include connections that are “Global, and Authentic”. We must teach our students to be self-directed and make a meaningful connection to the community. Students need learning to be relevant, meaningful, and applicable. Digital Tools can provide 21st Century skills that involve: Writing, Speaking, Visual, technical, and Personal Development SkillsWe will:Use technology to develop proficiency, support innovative teaching and learningCommunicate with students and adults worldwideUse software and the digital process Publish and share projects Integrate programs into the classroomsDevelop Educational Leadership and staff developmentStudents have rushed into the 21st. How can schools catch up and provide students with a relevant education?” This session allows participants to understand teaching, learning, and assessment strategies for working with the digital generation.All educators must learn to meet the demands and challenges of 21st Century learning..Demonstration of software including:PB Wiki; Classroon2; Flatclassroom; GoogleDocs; ZOHO; Jing; Skype; Picnic; e-pals;delicious; ChatCreator; Pixamo; VoiceThread;

Program Length
2 hours

By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Cost per Site: $400.00Cost per Site with Premium Service: $350.00 What's this?
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21st Century Skills- What are they and why I should care?

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Digital Journey-Howie DiBlasi
Howie DiBlasi

howie@frontier.net

928 River Walk

Georgetown, TX 78633

United States

Phone: (970) 749-0760

Fax: (512) 819-0627

Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Principal, Administrator

How much of our curriculum is centered on authentic problem-solving, teamwork and information literacy? Administrators and educational leaders need to rethink our K-12 education using 21st Century Skills to help students be successful in the global economy. We will assist you to integrate and implement the use of Digital Tools to:

Collect, Retrieve, Interpret, Present, Organize and Manage information

Evaluate the quality, relevance, and usefulness of information

Generate accurate information through the use of existing resources

Develop Information, Communication, Thinking and Problem-solving skills

Create Interpersonal and self-directional skills

Use Digital Age Literacy to promote Inventive Thinking ,Effective Communication and High Productivity

1hr 15 min

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

This is a special event with the presentation developed for Educational Leaders.Max participants per site is 10 individuals

Cost per Site: $225.00Cost per Site with Premium Service: $202.00 What's this?
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IMPROVE OUR EDUCATION

IMPROVE OUR EDUCATION

Seeking Partners

Frank Garcia
Ed. Service Centers/Consortiums: Director
Pedro Zaragoza Foundation
Education: Other Educational Organization
Juarez, Chihuahua
Mexico
Phone: 6566253349
fgarcia@gz.com.mx

I NEED ANY TEACHERS OR PROFESSORS OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT WILL BE WILLING TO SHARE IDEAS OR PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE OUR TEACHERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES. OUR TEACHERS NEED HELP IN ORDER TO IMPROVE OUR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION HERE IN MEXICO

November 2008 - May 2009

Education: K-12 Educator
Best Practice, Character Education, Foreign/World Languages, Performing Arts, Problem Solving, Sciences, Service Learning

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The JOY of Videoconferencing

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Mote Marine Laboratory
Kasey Gaylord

contact@seatrek.org

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway

Sarasota, FL 34236-1004

United States

Phone: (941) 388-4441 ext. 263

Fax: (941) 388-3503

Education: Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Public Library: Library Staff

See our website for additional detailshttp://www.seatrek.org/prog_best.htm
1. What is IVC2. Lets find a space in your place3. Here is your recipe for success4. An overview of 3 of our most popular programs
In this videoconference, Mote Marine Laboratory provides a media-rich presentation on videoconferencing technology and best practices. This videoconference is geared for an adult audiences (e.g., teachers and administrators) and is a popular choice for Professional Development programs

60-90 Minutes

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Cost per Site: $175.00

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Interactive Cost: $175.00Point to Point Cost: $175.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $175.00Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge.Science programs are $175 USD. We invoice after successful delivery of each program. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice. Checks should be made out to Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc.A 1 1/2% late charge will be added thirty days after the invoice date. Non-payment will result in the denial of further registrations from your organization.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect
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SEATREK SHOWCASE

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Mote Marine Laboratory
Kasey Gaylord

contact@seatrek.org

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway

Sarasota, FL 34236-1004

United States

Phone: (941) 388-4441 ext. 263

Fax: (941) 388-3503

Education: Video Conferencing Contact, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent
See our website for additional detailshttp://www.seatrek.org/prog_demo.html

In this videoconference, Mote Marine Laboratory provides a 30-minute, media-rich presentation covering four SeaTrek programs (SHARKS, SEA TURTLES, MANATEES and ROVS). Five to ten minute highlights from each of the four programs are given, which includes interactive games, videoclips and science demonstrations. This is followed by an overview of the SeaTrek website, the other SeaTrek programs and how to order programs. The conference concludes with up to 20 minutes for Questions-and-Answers about SeaTrek and videoconferencing technology

To provide an overview of the capabilities of videoconferencing by providing brief samples from various SeaTrek programs.See our website for additional detailshttp://www.seatrek.org/prog_demo.html

ContextRequires skillful school and district leaders who guide continuous instructional improvement. (Leadership) Requires resources to support adult learning and collaboration. (Resources)ContentDeepens 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. (Quality Teaching) Prepares educators to understand and appreciate all students, create safe, orderly and supportive learning environments, and hold high expectations for their academic achievement. (Equity)

30 Minutes

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Customer conferences are currently scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Registration should be made with at least one week's notice.Check our VIDCON CALENDAR to see if your preferred timeslot is available at (http://www.seatrek.org/sched.html

Interactive Cost: $75.00Cost per Site: $75.00
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Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
DEMO programs are $75.00 USD. We invoice after successful delivery of each program. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice. Checks should be made out to Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc.A 1 1/2% late charge will be added thirty days after the invoice date. Non-payment will result in the denial of further registrations from your organization.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed videoconference time to avoid billing.We recommend that you do a test call no later than five working days before your scheduled conference. Program fees will not be waived due to technical problems, unless reliably traced to a SeaTrek hardware malfunction.In the event we have to cancel within 24 hours of your confirmed videoconference time, we may offer a rescheduled program at no charge.The day of your conference, you may connect with us up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure the quality of your service. However, you must connect with us no later than 15 minutes after your start time to avoid cancellation and billing.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect

If you are planning for media coverage during the delivery of your SeaTrek program, please let us know. We always appreciate notification about press coverage of Mote Marine Laboratory events. To assist you and the press, a concise guide to SeaTrek information is also available. Also, please note that direct videotaping of SeaTrek programs is not allowed without permission.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 384 KIPInternet 2
Program recipients are responsible for connecting with our studios to receive programming. We recommend using ISDN at 384 Kbps (H.320). Mote Marine Laboratory is also on Internet2, and customers may connect to us via IP Videoconferencing (H.323). Mote's dial-up numbers and testing protocols will be sent by email to the contact listed on the registration form.The day of your conference, you may connect with us up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure the quality of your service. However, you must connect with us no later than 15 minutes after your start time to avoid cancellation and billing.If you are having difficulty connecting to our studios just prior to or during your conference, you can directly reach our technician in the studio at 941-388-2904. All other times, please call customer support at 941-388-4441 x 263.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect

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Top Ten Ways to Develop Vocabulary in the the Classroom and Out!

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Learning Unlimited LLC - Dr. Kimberly Tyson
Kimberly Tyson

ktyson@learningunlimitedllc.com

4322 Breckenridge Circle

Carmel, IN 46033

United States

Phone: (317) 846-7344

Individual Program

Has vocabulary gotten to be the "same old thing" in your classroom? Spice it up with research-based practical vocabulary strategies that best promote vocabulary development in and out of the classroom! This session includes: (1) the three areas of vocabulary that should be taught in the classroom; (2) affective (subjective association) vocabulary strategies; and (3) physical-sensory (motor) approaches to teaching and vocabulary.

The program will include:- an overview of the definition of vocabularyand the importance of vocabulary developmentto enhance comprehension- direct modeling and classroom examples- audience participation- vocabulary resources- questions and answers

The participants learn more about:1. The three areas of vocabulary that should betaught in the classroom,2. Affective (subjective association) vocabularystrategies, and3. Physical-sensory (motor) approaches toteaching and learning vocabulary.

This workshop will inform and deepen educators’ content knowledge and provide them with research-based instructional strategies to assist them in positively impacting Vocabulary Development.

1 1/2 to 2 hours
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Cost per Site: $550.00
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$550.00 per 1 1/2 to 2 hour session. Prices are based on Point to Point connection with one received site. Multiple sites will incur additional charges.
http://www.learningunlimitedllc.com/Notes: Handouts for the workshop will be sent via email prior to the reserved date. Follow-up handouts will be offered at the website listed.
Learning Unlimited will not charge for workshops cancelled due to nature issues, such as snow days. The full fee will be assessed to sites who cancel less than 72 hours in advance.
IP through Indiana Telecommunications Network (IHETS)IPAVS (Vision Athena)
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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.

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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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