Thursday, March 5, 2009

Wikis –Online Collaborative Learning Made Easy!



Program Flyer: Wikis –Online Collaborative Learning Made Easy!
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NORT2H-Northern Ohio Research & Training Technology Hub
Paul Hieronymus


1885 Lake Avenue

Elyria, OH 44035

United States

Phone: (440) 324-3172 ext. 2

Fax: (440) 324-7355

Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Public Library: Library Staff
Join the NORT2H Consortium in a closer look at how a Wiki can change the way you collaborate with others. During this session we will take a look at best practices, steps to creating a Wiki, walk through the security settings, demonstrate the editing process and how to share your site with others. Teachers and administrators will be able to create their own collaborative Website and be adding content in no time!

60 minutes

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Cost per Site: $150.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Purchase Orders should be made out to:

ESC of Lorain County

1885 Lake Avenue

Elyria, Ohio 44035

attn: Distance Learning

We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.Request this Program Now

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The World is only a Mouse Click away with Google Earth


Free to NORT2H Members
Program Flyer: The world is only a mouse click away with Google Earth
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NORT2H-Northern Ohio Research & Training Technology Hub
Paul Hieronymus
1885 Lake Avenue
Elyria, OH 44035
United States
Phone: (440) 324-3172 ext. 2
Fax: (440) 324-7355
The world and beyond is just a mouse click away! Google Earth is a FREE program that can be downloaded from Google. Join the NORT2H staff as we take your globe, make it digital, and travel the world and the far reaches of space. Google Earth is loaded with content from many of the leaders in science, ecology and history that classroom teachers can access but it is so much more. Using Sky view teachers can view to stars and even navigate the planet of Mars. Creating or accessing Literature Trips students can take an interactive journey around the globe following the characters in their favorite stories. Google Earth has recourses for all grade levels and curricula with limits being you imagination.
60 minutes
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Interactive Cost: $150.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $150.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Please make purchase orders out to ESC of Lorain County1885 Lake Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035Attn: Distance Learning
http://www.lcdlc.org/

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

Google Documents, Sites and Groups - Oh My!



Program Flyer:
Google Documents, Sites and Groups - Oh My! Collaboration has never been so easy!

Paul Hieronymus


1885 Lake Avenue

Elyria, OH 44035

United States

Phone: (440) 324-3172 ext. 2

Fax: (440) 324-7355

Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Public Library: Library Staff
Say goodbye to flash drives and website design. Google has FREE resources that can turn your classroom into a collaboration center. Create your own website for a project or activity without downloading or purchasing software. Share your documents spreadsheets and even PowerPoints with other teachers, students and even parents. Create a discussion group with your grade level or department. These are just a snapshot of the many applications possible through the collaborative resources available from Google.

60 minutes

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Cost per Site: $150.00

Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Please make Purchase orders out to

ESC of Lorain County

1885 Lake Avenue

Elyria, Ohio 44035

Attn. Distance Learning

The Myth of Homework: Examining current practice, research, and alternatives.


Program Flyer: The Myth of Homework: Examining current practice, research, and alternatives.
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Jeff Harker
Jeff Harker
1287 N. Westminster Ct.
Greenfield, IN 46140
United States
Phone: (317) 407-7321
Education: Superintendent, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional
Participants will begin by looking at a definition of homework and learning about homework from a historical perspective. We will then spend time discussing the purpose and nature of homework as it currently exists, as well as ask questions about possible changes. We will then take a look at current research that is out on the subject. We will have a very interactive discussion about grading.
90 minutes
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Cost per Site: $150.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
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Friday, February 27, 2009

TeleTech Tuesday - March Schedule


Professional Development From SOITA
Through Videoconferencing in March


Cost for each participating
school is $50 per session.

Each TeleTech is an hour long.

Each session is offered twice: 1:30 and 3:30.

Want to do a test call with SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41


Questions?

Contact Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, Ohio 45005
800-964-8211


March 3
Using Google Docs for Collaborative Projects
Learn how to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations free and online! This familiar user interface makes collaborating on a project, storing your files online, and using templates a breeze. Users can also import and export documents from Microsoft Word to make collaboration even easier.

March 17
Creating PDF Documents with Acrobat 9.0
Adobe Acrobat allows you to easily create PDF documents from almost any source. PDF allow you to distribute information in a format anyone can read. Acrobat Standard version allows you to create PDF's from Office applications with a single click. It also can capture a web page as a PDF so you can take a snapshot of any web page. With Acrobat 9, you can create web based forms that users can fill out and save (requires Acrobat Reader 8 or higher). This TeleTech will demonstrate these capabilities and more.

March 24
Free Scribus Desktop Publishing Software
While Adobe PageMaker is a fantastic program, the price alone might prevent you from ever using the program. Scribus, an open-source desktop publishing program might be the answer you have been looking for. Creating great looking newsletters, handouts, and brochures can now be within your reach. Learn how you can put Scribus to work for you!

March 31
Checkout These iPod Touch Apps!
If you have an iPod Touch and are looking for some great applications, then this is the Teletech you don't want to miss! During this interactive videoconference we will be looking at a variety of applications available for next to nothing from the Apps Store. The applications reviewed will range from productivity to educational in nature. Grab your iPod Touch and get ready to beef it up with some great applications.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Response to Intervention: Getting started with the basics



Program Flyer: "Response to Intervention: Getting started with the basics" (1 hour session)
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http://www.cilc.org/professional_development_provider_detail.aspx?id=253
Debbie Ives


13939 Diagonal Road

Clearwater, KS 67026

United States

Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 115

Fax: (620) 584-3307

Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Principal, Teacher, Content Providers: Educator, Administrator

Response to Intervention (RtI) is an educational theory most of us have heard about- but few of us know if it's something our schools can use. Join Lori Jensen from the Service Center @ ClearWater to discover the basics of RtI and how you can apply the principles to your school. Develop a plan of implementation. Understand why a more structured approach to remediation can benefit all students. Learn how to motivate your staff members to get on board with RtI.


The session can be altered to fit your school's needs with prior contact with the trainer.
1 hour, this program can be altered to fit your school's needs. Longer programs are available as well.

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Cost per Site: $225.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

All dates are tentative until Purchase Order is received.Please send a Purchase Order to:South Central Kansas Education Service CenterAttn: Debbie Ives13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS. 67026Email: dives@sckesc.orgFax: 620.584.3307

Videoconference
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Shaping Global Citizens in the Classroom



Program Flyer: Shaping Global Citizens in the Classroom
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Jody H Kennedy Digital Age Learning Inc
Jody H Kennedy


227 Willow Rd

Mahopac, NY 10541

United States

Phone: (914) 224-7804

Fax: (914) 422-2223

Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Parent, College/University, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff

How can we as educator effectively integrate lessons of global citizenship into our curriculum? Jody Kennedy is a practicing teacher who has been working globally for 8 years through a host of technologies that enable students to collaborate, share culture and dialogue freely . Hear about programs, projects, and processes that have proven effective. Learn about the pitfalls and how to avoid them. Let Jody help you design a program and plan of action that will enable you to integrate experiences and opportunities that promote global citizenship in your school.

1 hour

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Cost per Site: $175.00

Cost per Site with Premium Service: $150.00 What's this?
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Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
http://www.lohud.com/legacy/nie/Nie2009e_LoRes.pdfNotes: This is a PDF file of a 16 page insert. Schools have the rights for reprinting.

Videotaping is permitted with prior approval from content provider. Footage must be used for educational purposes only and shared as open source without profit.

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