Muskingum Valley ESC

Professional Development Videoconferences
from the Muskingum Valley ESC

February 24, 2009 3:45 - 4:45 PM
Thinking Skills: Design for LearningTired of teaching students to memorize and want to encourage THINKING? Research is clear that when student enter college or the work force, they do not know how to think. Join us for a look at how to infuse creative thinking into your curriculum. Kelly H. Erb, Gifted Consultant

March 3, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM
Formative Assessments: Types and TechniquesPaper and pencil tests are one way to assess student understanding, but they aren't the only way. This session explores various types and the related techniques that can be used to check for understanding. Oral language, questioning, writing, projects, performances can all help assess what your students understand. How can paper folding be a way to assess? You and your students will have fun making one-page books, dioramas, side-by-sides, or flip the flaps that can inform your instruction. Be sure to bring some paper, a pair of scissors and creative thinking to this session. Bobbie Howard, Curriculum Practitioner

March 10, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM
Challenging Gifted Readers in the Regular ClassroomChallenging gifted readers in the regular classroom requires more than placement in high ability reading groups. Gifted readers must experience literature that stimulates intellectually and provides opportunities for complex analytical and interpretive thinking as well as advanced vocabulary. This interactive session will introduce models, processes, and strategies that guarantee gifted readers rigor, and engagement while promoting critical/reflective thinking. Participants will receive information about the needs of gifted readers and recommended books to guide each student's reading journey. Bon voyage! Sharon Graves, Ph.D., Talented and Gifted Services Consultant

March 17, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM
Got Content? (Free web-based materials for educators)
Do you know what is free on the web for your use? This session points out some of the best sites to enhance your teaching. Teachers are introduced to wide range of adaptable instructional materials for classroom use. Leslie Charles, MVESC Distance Learning Program Coordinator

March 31, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM Digital "Show and Tell"Are you looking for ways to encourage students to expand their language and writing skills? Discover ways to support student language development using the internet. Leslie Charles MVESC Distance Learning Program Coordinator

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 133

lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

Technology Toolbox **Free to NORT2H Members**

March 3, 2009
MYSPACE - WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW
What are your students doing online after they leave your classroom? MySpace has become one of the most popular websites for teens to share their interests and talents but it also has hidden dangers. Join us for a closer look at MySpace and why it is important for educators to be aware of what is taking place in this online portal.

March 10, 2009
SOCIAL NETWORKING IN K-12 EDUCATION?
Is there a place for Social Networking in K-12 Education? You bet! What better way to share best practices and resources with other educators than through online portals and social networking sites. Join us for a look at appropriate sites for educators to use social networking for professional development. You’ll be surprised what you can find from your peers!

March 12, 2009
SHARING POWERPOINTS ONLINE
Have you made a PowerPoint that you would like to share but don’t want to go through the hassle of uploading to your website for others to download?. Do you hate asking your students if they have PowerPoint at home? There are free websites that will host your PowerPoints and allow anyone to view them online. Join NORT2H as we demonstrate AuthorStream, Slideboom, Slideshare & ZOHO Show.

March 26, 2009
USING ONLINE VIDEO AS A CLASSROOM RESOURCE
Did you know that there are hundreds of online video files created by teachers for teachers which are available to you to use with your lessons for FREE? Join NORT2H as we demonstrate Teacher Tube, Next Vista and Video Podcasts from National Geographic and ABC News. You have no idea what you are missing!

Each one hour session begins at 2:30 or 4:00 p.m. The fee is $50 for non-member Ohio schools.

Contact:

Polly Onderko

onderko@esclc.org to register.

Ultimate Productivity with Jim Stovall

Ultimate Productivity with Jim Stovall

Thursday, March 12, 2009

1:30-2:30 ET (12:30-1:30 CT, 11:30-12:30 MT, 10:30-11:30 PT)

Polycom presents a professional development session for your administrators, educators, school boards, parents and community leaders. Join world-renowned author and speaker, Jim Stovall, as he discusses his new book, Ultimate Productivity. The number one cost in any organization is personnel. How does fostering the growth and development of the talents and strengths of your personnel contribute to your organization's growth? How do you maximize your team's potential? Bring your teams together for this informative session.Register your site for this event at http://polycomspecialevents.pbwiki.com/Ultimate+Productivity+with+Jim+Stovall. Enter your school information, then click on Polycom Special and Ultimate Productivity.Sue PorterPolycom Education ConsultantPolycom Special Events Coordinator http://www.polycom.com/education/eventsSue.Porter@polycom.comSue.Porter@polycom.com TWICE CAPSpace/RAP Coordinator http://projects.twice.cc/http://twice.cc/readsue@twice.ccsporter4@comcast.net 616.874.6599

Preparing for the Citizenship OGT **FREE**

Preparing for the Citizenship OGT via a Videoconference From the Greene County Career Center in Xenia (If interested, please contact Kate Tiffany by February 20)

Description: Are you interested in providing for your Citizenship OGT students a game show-like atmosphere to help them prepare for the test? I am a Social Studies teacher from Greene County Career Center in Xenia, OH, and I would like to recruit teachers who are working with Citizenship OGT students and have access to videoconferencing equipment to participate in QUIZ BOWL OGT for Citizenship. Using the videoconferencing equipment students have the opportunity to: 1. Sharpen Citizenship OGT knowledge2. Communicate with peers from other schools who are "in the same OGT boat"3. Make the entire OGT prep experience fun and exciting by participating in a Quiz Bowl format I was planning to connect with schools on a weekly basis using the videoconferencing equipment. During this time students will have prepared questions for each of the "power" Standards taught (History A, B, C, D, E, F, Government A, B, etc.) The winning schools could also receive awards or certificates. If you are interested, please e-mail me by February 20. We'll only have a month to prepare at that point, so it's important that we get started as soon as possible.

Contact: Kate Tiffany

Greene County Career Center

KTiffany@GreeneCCC.com

Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41 Bob Stricker bob@soita.org SOITA150 East Sixth StreetFranklin, Ohio 45005937-746-6333

Working with the News Media

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Professional Development Provider
Education Solutions Global Network

Contact Information
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.

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

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Cost per Site: $395.00

Cancellation Policy

The full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 48 hours.

For video teleconferences, ESGN has the capability for ISDN and IP (preferred technology) with a desired connection of not less than 384 kbps. Test calls prior to program airing dates are recommended. For live, interactive broadcasts received by Internet television and viewed on a desktop computer or lap top, a DSL connection is suggested.

This update is from the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration (CILC)

Sexual Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace

Program Flyer: Sexual Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
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Education Solutions Global Network

Contact Information
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

Target Audience
Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Business Manager, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent, College/University, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, School Board Member
Maximum Number of Participants

Federal Law: Sexual discrimination and harassment in the workplace is a punishable offense under federal law. Employees subjected to harassment can seek equitable or injunctive relief.

Program Description
This course is devoted to explaining what sexual discrimination and harassment is under federal law, behaviors that may be interpreted as sexual harassment in the workplace, activity that may create a hostile work environment, and how to respond to allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment. The issues will be addressed in the context of the public school environment. The presenter for this course will be an attorney who is a former classroom teacher and school administrator. The presenter is also experienced in advising public school districts pertinent to school district policies and practices.This program is appropriate for “whole school board” participation. The program is also appropriate for staff training/orientation in small or large groups.

90-120 Minutes--Depending on the Extent of Questions/Comments/Interaction
By Request

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Cost per Site: $395.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes

Registered sites will be invoiced upon completion of the program. Payments can be made by purchase order or check made payable to ESGN.

Cancellation Policy
The full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 48 hours.

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Response to Intervention and IDEA 2004

Program Flyer: Response to Intervention and IDEA 2004
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Professional Development Provider

Education Solutions Global Network
Contact Information

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

Target Audience Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, School Board Member

Program Description This presentation will provide an introduction and basic overview about Response to Intervention—how RtI “came to be” and the implications for policy-makers. This offering is appropriate for school board members and school administrators, including administrators of special education programs.

Objectives Participants in this program will:
1. Better understand how RtI can be a model for the improvement of learning for all students;
2. Better understand the key elements for the implementation of RtI; and
3. Better understand the role of the classroom teacher in implementing RtI.
• Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (Design)
• Applies knowledge about human learning and change. (Learning)

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

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

Program Fee Notes The cost for this offering is variable. Please contact ESGN for details.

Registered sites will be invoiced upon completion of the program. Payments can be made by purchase order or check made payable to ESGN.

Cancellation Policy The full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 48 hours.
Program is Offered Through Videoconference

This update is from the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration (CILC)