Creating a Collaborative Community (CILC's Cure for the Winter Blues)

Collaboration can make the difference between a school district where the status quo reigns supreme and one where enthusiasm abounds and continuous improvement can be expected. This interactive workshop focuses on videoconferencing strategies to develop a learning community where all models of collaboration are evident:
- Classroom to classroom for student collaboration.
- Classroom to the community for authentic student learning.
- Teacher to teacher for sharing instructional strategies, developing curriculum, lesson planning, and examining student work collaboratively.
- School to school for sharing ideas, professional development, and innovative projects.
- Administrators to other administrators and central office to develop consistent and highly effective policies and procedures.

Bev Mattocks
bmattocks@cilc.org
251 East Ohio Street, #960
Indpls, IN 46204
United States
Phone: (765) 366-1815
Fax: (317) 231-6530

This program is on-demand.

Attention Middle School Educators! Academy Rainforest

Attention Middle School Educators! Learn how a middle school class from your school or organization can participate in the exciting Discovery Academy Rainforest education program that incorporates Science, Social Studies, Language Arts and Math. This 60-hour project is designed for learners as an after-school program, in-school program or summer camp targeting students who may need a little extra practice in these subject areas. By the way, when you sign up to complete the project with your students, you will be eligible to earn a $500 honorarium for your school or organization.
Join us for this short 30-minute video teleconference in which we will share with you all the details of how you and your students can participate in this Rainforest project.



Join us …… dates…. times….

Friday, Nov 20, 8am, Noon, 4pm (30minutes each session)
Monday, Nov 23, 8am, Noon, 4pm (30 minutes each session)
Tuesday, Dec 1, 8am, Noon, 4pm (30 minutes each session)
Tuesday, Dec 8, 8am, Noon, 4pm (30 minutes each session)

All times are Eastern Standard Time.

Presenter: Cheryl Wynn, email: DARAIN@nscdiscovery.org
Phone: 706-821-0224

If you are interested in participating in any of the free, informational video teleconferences, contact Rebecca Ussery at usseryr@nscdiscovery.org to sign up for a session.

The Epidemic Challenge **FREE**

Watch your students transform into real-life medical detectives as they try to solve the mysterious case of "The Amusement Park Outbreak" Students race against time in a series of investigational activities. Their mission? To determine the cause and location of the health outbreak before any more people get sick.

Students will:
- Engage in real-life outbreak simulation through interviewing, data collection and analysis
-Relate to real-world events
-Use a variety of learning methods (visual, hands-on, individual and team activities)

The Epidemic challenge is more than a science curriculum. It incorporates writing, communications/public speaking, math, research and group colllaboration into the lessons.

This program in on-demand.

Debbie Off
off_debbie@lilly.com
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, IN 46285
United States
Phone: (317) 276-0384

Chemistry is a Blast! **Free**

This course is proven to engage students and help them understand how chemistry impacts their daily lives. Developed by a team of scientists and educators, Chemistry is a Blast gives your students the opportunity to watch Eli Lilly and Company scientists perform experiments that demonstrate the principles of chemical and physical change. Then you can reinforce their learning through student experiments that are provided in the teacher materials.
Students will:
- Gain understanding of physical and chemical properties, chemical reactions and safety practices in chemistry.
- Identify and define basic chemistry terminology.
- Observe real-life chemistry.
- Utilize collaboration and scientific methodology in problem-solving.

This program is on-demand.

Debbie Off
off_debbie@lilly.com
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, IN 46285
United States
Phone: (317) 276-0384

Defining Differentiated Instruction

This program is for teachers and administrators who are new to Differentiated Instruction. We will get a strong understanding of what differentiation is and why it is used in classrooms across the country.

Program Format: This program will be for teachers and administrators who are new to Differentiated Instruction. We will get a strong understanding of what differentiation is and why it is used in classrooms across the country.

Objectives: Participants will learn the basics of what Differentiated Instruction is and how it can be used in classrooms. We will also discuss what research shows on the use of Differentiated Instruction.

Program Length		45 minutes
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Cost per Site: $145.00 Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more! Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes		All dates are tentative until Purchase Order is received. Please send a Purchase Order to: South Central Kansas Education Service Center Attn: Debbie Ives P.O. Box 160 Clearwater, KS. 67026 Email: dives@sckesc.org Phone: 620.584.3300 ext 115

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Classroom Coaching to Improve Instruction

Classroom Coaching is a process that requires a sound understanding of quality instruction and classroom management techniques. Coaches will learn the procedure for effective observations, the form of data collection needed for feedback, and skills to facilitate an effective feedback discussion following the observation that leads to quality changes in instruction and/or management of the classroom.

Program Format

Classroom Coaching is a process that requires a sound understanding of quality instruction and classroom management techniques. Coaches will learn the procedure for effective observations, the form of data collection needed for feedback, and skills to facilitate an effective feedback discussion following the observation that leads to quality changes in instruction and/or management of the classroom.

Objectives

Participants will: -Learn how to work as a classroom instructional coach to provide observation feedback to improve instruction. -Understand the difference between feedback and criticism.

Program Length		1 hour, this program can be altered to fit your school's needs.
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Cost per Site: $225.00 Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more! Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes		All dates are tentative until Purchase Order is received. Please send a Purchase Order to: South Central Kansas Education Service Center Attn: Debbie Ives P.O. Box 160 Clearwater, KS. 67026 Email: dives@sckesc.org Fax: 620.584.3307 Posted from the CILC Weekly updates at www.cilc.org Join Today

FREE-Dana Brain Science Educator Series

This year, the series will be entirely online, providing a great opportunity for educators from across the nation to learn and collaborate. We will be highlighting the “Best of the Dana Brain Science Educator Series” with six sessions that combine the most popular activities and materials from past years. Sessions will focus on exciting topics like brain damage and disease, memory, and the five senses with the underlying theme of learning, tying all the sessions together.
Using the course management system Moodle, each session will allow participants to access video lectures from experts in the field, readings, and classroom-based investigations as well as participate in moderated discussions with fellow educators. Additionally, all Dana Fellows will be required to create and submit a unit on the brain that consists of at least six lessons.

Program Format: Each session participants will be presented with a variety of hands-on activities that can be utilized to integrate brain science into their lesson plans. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and classroom techniques with fellow educators.

Objectives:
The participant will gain a better understanding of the basics of brain science.
Participants will explore activities that help students learn about brain science.
Participants will access resources to help in their continued study of brain science education.
Participants will experience a variety of distance and digital learning tools.

Program Length 3 months (Jan 9th-March 27th)

Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline
12/1/2009 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM 11/20/2009

All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile.
NOTE:
December 1, 2009 is the enrollment deadline NOT the beginning of the course date. The course will run Jan 9th-March 27th. The dates for the synchronous sessions are January 9th, 23rd, February 6th 27th, March 13th and 27th. Sessions will be held from 3-6pm EST (12-3pm PST).
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Cost per Site: $0.00

Program Fee Notes: There is no charge for this course. Participants will be eligible for a $300 stipend upon completion of the course.

Notes: Read information and fill out application on Survey Monkey

http://bit.ly/danabrainapplication2010

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PD from SOITA

November 3
Save Time with Google Forms

November 10
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2008

November 17
Tips for Using Audio & Video in your PowerPoints

December 1
Ned iPod Touch Apps for Education

December 15
The Latest Free Educational Tools from Google

$50

Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
800.964.8211

Internet Safety Night 2009

There is no doubt we now live in an “Internet Age.” At the click of a mouse, you can e-mail hundreds of people simultaneously, buy that long-desired vintage automobile, or create a personal profile to share with the world. With unlimited opportunities, cyberspace may well have become the new “final frontier.” How best can we explore this frontier? How can we minimize risk and maximize safety? How can we help families be secure in their Internet activities? These are important questions, and we invite parents and their children to participate in this important discussion as part of Internet Safety Night.

Hosted this year by parents at St. Clement School in Des Peres, Missouri, Internet Safety Night is a nationwide event that brings information and resources to students, parents and members of the community to help us all stay safer online. Your group of parents and community members is invited to join via videoconference to interact with Lt. Joe Laramie, Director of Missouri’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; Cherisse Thibault, Missouri KidsFirst; and Justin Glick, Missouri Attorney General’s Office.

Topics will include online predators, cyber-bullying, identity theft and other Internet-related issues “This is such an important issue – it is absolutely critical for kids, parents and community members to be on the same page with regard to online safety,” said Randy Raw, Manager of Network Security at MOREnet. “The Internet is a fantastic learning tool, but like any tool, people need to understand what the risks are and how to use it safely.”

How To Enroll:

Interactive videoconference space is limited so contact us early to enroll your group for this face-to-face interaction. View only videoconference space is also available, and the program will also be streamed live at http://besafe.more.net. View Only Videoconference participants and those watching via the web stream can e-mail questions during the program to isn@more.net. To enroll for interactive or view only videoconference slots, contact us at roundtrips@clayton.k12.mo.us
60 minutes
Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Central Standard Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile.

11/4/2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM 10/30/2009

Interactive Cost: $0.00

Internet Safety Night 2009 RoundTrips

Tim Gore
roundtrips@clayton.k12.mo.us
School District of Clayton #2
Mark Twain Circle Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 773-6934

Teachers Bridging the Gap Between Home and School

October 13 - 2:30 - 3:30 or 3:45 to 4:45

Teachers Bridging the Gap Between Home and School

Practical ideas that help support school success by encouraging parent involvement. Discover strategies for educators to communicate with today's busy parents. Build and promote that solid home-school connection.

Presenter: Diane Jones, Assistant Superintendent-Muskingum Valley ESC

There are a few spots remaining for next week's Teacher Tuesday Professional Development. Deadline to register your site is Thursday. All connections are $75.00.

For more details and to register, contact:
Leslie Charles
Distance Learning Coordinator
Muskingum Valley ESC
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

Quantifying Differentiated Instruction; Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Drive Learning

"Quantifying Differentiated Instruction; Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Drive Learning" Overview
The Service Center @ Clearwater

Debbie Ives
dives@sckesc.org
13939 Diagonal Road
Clearwater, KS 67026
United States
Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 115
Fax: (620) 584-3307
Education: Superintendent, Principal
Most teachers agree that differentiating instruction is a great idea and best for students, but how can teachers design lessons effectively and efficiently? Applying the principles of differentiated instruction can be a daunting task. By using the structure of Bloom's Taxonomy, teachers can quantify their lessons to provide for the needs of students as well as creating great, brain-stimulating, constructive lesson plans. Join Lori Jensen as she outlines the basic uses of Bloom's Taxonomy and provides easy-to-use ideas for structuring lessons in a differentiated instruction format. Participants will receive tools for next-day use that apply to any age and subject-matter. Instruction will be provided in lecture and discussion format.
75 minutes
This program is by request and is available Monday- Friday 9:00-3:00 CST with a minimum of 2 weeks notice.
Cost per Site: $280.00

All dates are tentative until Purchase Order is received.
Please send Purchase Order to:
South Central Kansas Education Service Center
Attn: Debbie Ives
P.O. Box 160
Clearwater, KS. 67026
Email: dives@sckesc.org

Quantifying Differentiated Instruction; Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Drive Learning

"Quantifying Differentiated Instruction; Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Drive Learning"
The Service Center @ Clearwater

Debbie Ives
dives@sckesc.org
13939 Diagonal Road
Clearwater, KS 67026
United States
Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 115
Fax: (620) 584-3307

Education: Superintendent, Principal, Teacher

Most teachers agree that differentiating instruction is a great idea and best for students, but how can teachers design lessons effectively and efficiently? Applying the principles of differentiated instruction can be a daunting task. By using the structure of Bloom's Taxonomy, teachers can quantify their lessons to provide for the needs of students as well as creating great, brain-stimulating, constructive lesson plans. Join Lori Jensen as she outlines the basic uses of Bloom's Taxonomy and provides easy-to-use ideas for structuring lessons in a differentiated instruction format. Participants will receive tools for next-day use that apply to any age and subject-matter and will have the time and instruction to develop a comprehensive plan for implementation. Instruction will be provided in lecture and discussion format.

3 hours

This program is by request and is available Monday- Friday 9:00-3:00 CST with a minimum of 2 weeks notice.

Cost per Site: $675.00

All dates are tentative until Purchase Order is received.
Please send a Purchase Order to:
South Central Kansas Education Service Center
Attn: Debbie Ives
P.O. Box 160
Clearwater, KS. 67026
Email: dives@sckesc.org
Fax: 620.584.3307

"Designing for Success: A Focus for Special Education" Overview

"Designing for Success: A Focus for Special Education" Overview
The Service Center @ Clearwater

Debbie Ives
dives@sckesc.org
13939 Diagonal Road
Clearwater, KS 67026
United States
Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 115
Fax: (620) 584-3307

Education: Superintendent, Professional Development Director, Administrator
Designing for Success: A Focus for Special Education This workshop, presented through lecture and discussion, is targeted for teachers who work with students with disabilities. The content focuses primarily on designing a standards-based curriculum for a special education program that will meet the No Child Left Behind focus of state assessments. Several forms will be shared for districts to consider using when planning for assessments, processing data form assessments and adapting state standards to individual students' needs and IEPs.
75 minutes
This program is by request and is available Monday-Friday 8:00-3:00 CST with a minimum of 2 weeks notice.
Cost per Site: $280.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Two upcoming professional development opportunities from Amon Carter Museum

Two upcoming professional development opportunities from Amon Carter Museum
Virtual Museum
Tuesday, Sept. 29th
4:00 - 6:00 PM CST
Cost ONLY $10.00 per teacher
Have you always wanted to integrate museum online resources into your curriculum, but didn’t know where to start? From teaching guides to book marking sites and from blogs to podcasts, this interactive broadcast will provide tips for both experts and novices on how to make the most of museums’ online offerings. This workshop connects to all levels of language arts, social studies, technology, and visual art. Participants will receive two hours of continuing professional development credit.

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History of Photography
Tuesday, Oct. 20th
4:00 - 6:00 PM CST
Cost ONLY $10.00 per teacher
Learn about key American photographers and photographic processes and styles, as well as how photography from 1839 to the present day relates to American history. Connect photography’s history to all levels of language arts, science, social studies, and visual art.

Lori Hamm
lhamm@esc11.net
Connect2Texas is a service offered by
Education Service Center Region XI
and the
Region Eleven Telecommunications Network (RETN)
3001 North Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 740-3625

SMART Notebook Software: Collecting and Sharing Content

SMART Notebook Software: Collecting and Sharing Content
Request this Program Now
SOITA

Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029

Education: Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator

Use screen captures, images, and files from other applications to help create engaging lessons and activities. Share your content by exporting your Notebook file to HTML, PDF, PowerPoint, or a series of images (JPEG, GIF, etc.) in case the recipient doesn’t have the Notebook software. Join us as we learn about the following: Capture Tool, importing and exporting files, and Notebook Print Capture.
60 minutes
Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
9/29/2009 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM 09/24/2009
9/29/2009 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM 09/24/2009
9/29/2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM 09/24/2009

This is a special one-hour event and will only be offered on Tuesday, September 29, at 1:30, 3:30, and 5:00 EST. Each session will be an interactive, multipoint videoconference.
Cost per Site: $75.00
Cost per Site with Premium Service: $67.50 What's this?
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

iTunes Tips & Tricks in your Classroom

iTunes Tips and Tricks in Your Classroom
Request this Program Now
SOITA

Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029

Education: Curriculum Director, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff

iTunes is Apple’s multimedia player software which includes a store where users can download music, videos, television shows and podcasts. iTunes software is free and compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. It is a great tool for organizing your digital classroom content and accessing new content. iTunes software basics will be discussed along with tips for changing user preferences. Learn why you need to start using iTunes in your classroom!
60 minutes
Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
10/6/2009 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM 10/01/2009
10/6/2009 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM 10/01/2009
10/6/2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM 10/01/2009

This program will only be offered on Tuesday, October 6. Each session is an hour. Start times are 1:30, 3:30, and 5:00 EST.
Cost per Site: $75.00
Cost per Site with Premium Service: $67.50 What's this?
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Web 2.0 Essentials for Education - Part Two

Program Flyer: Web 2.0 Essentials for Education - Part Two

Julene Reed

Julene Reed
jreed@sgis.org
1880 Wolf River Blvd.
Collierville, TN 38017
United States
Phone: (901) 457-2170
Fax: (901) 457-2125

Program Series
This is a two part series. You may request both parts or any one individual part.
Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff, Content Providers: Educator, Administrator

What is all the buzz about social bookmarking, tagging, wikis, social networking, and the many Web 2.0 technologies that are key components of students' daily vocabulary? Which technologies can support and enhance the curriculum and help develop 21st century skills? How can educators effectively use the "read/write web" to motivate students and connect them with other students around the world? In this session (part two of a series of two), we will explore the ways educators can use additional Web 2.0 technologies (i.e., Ning, VoiceThread and Google Earth) to engage students, the digital natives, in the learning process.
1 hr 15 min
This program is available by request ONLY
Cost per Site: $325.00
Cost per Site with Premium Service: $300.00 What's this?
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
On-location fee available on request.
Videotaping is permitted with prior approval from content provider.

Web 2.0 Essentials for Education - Part One

What is all the buzz about social bookmarking, tagging, wikis, social networking, and the many Web 2.0 technologies that are key components of students' daily vocabulary? Which technologies can support and enhance the curriculum and help develop 21st century skills? How can educators effectively use the "read/write web" to motivate students and connect them with other students around the world? In this session (part one of a series of two), we will explore the ways educators are using three basic web 2.0 tools (blogs, wikis, and social bookmarking), to engage students, the digital natives, in the learning process.

Program Length		1 hr 15 min
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Cost per Site: $325.00 Cost per Site with Premium Service: $300.00 What's this? Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more! Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes		On-location fee available on request.

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FREE PD - Jump Start VC in Your School - for 5-8 Teachers

Start Date:	Oct 01, 2009
End Date:	Oct 01, 2009
Event Coordinator:	Sue Porter (Polycom)
Event Sponsor:	Polycom
Preparation Materials:	http://polycomspecialevents.pbworks.com/

Description:

Videoconferencing is more than black boxes, monitors and microphones. Effective videoconferencing deepens the understandings in a curricula unit. Is your school using videoconferencing to its fullest? This 60 minute workshop will include strategies for supporting your curriculum with videoconferencing: discovering virtual field trips, creating collaborative projects and celebrating your success.\

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FREE- Getting the Wiggles Out - PD for K-4 Teachers

Start Date:	Sep 29, 2009
End Date:	Sep 29, 2009
Event Coordinator:	Sue Porter (Polycom)
Event Sponsor:	Polycom
Preparation Materials:	http://polycomspecialevents.pbworks.com/

Description:

Whether you are brand new to videoconferencing or have done a few connections with your students, join us for tips and tricks any teacher in grades K-4 can use to make their VC connections successful! This 60 minute session will include preparing students for videoconferencing connections, basic videoconferencing etiquette, tips on visuals used in videoconferencing and exploring videoconferencing connections for grades K-4.

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Professional Development via Videoconference from the Muskingum Valley ESC

These opportunities are available by the individual session ($75.00) per connection-CEU's available to those who participate, or can be taken in a series for a graduate credit option. Contact Leslie for more details.

9/1/2009 Teacher Web Pages
Discover how to create a web page to highlight your classroom accomplishments, post homework assignments and enhance your communication between the classroom and home. You'll have the opportunity to see what's available and experience a step-by-step approach on how to use it effectively.
Presenters: Cindy Miller and Leslie Charles


9/8/2009 Got Content?
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 a wide range of adaptable instructional materials for classroom use.
Presenters: Leslie Charles and Cindy Miller

For more details and to register, contact:
Leslie Charles
Distance Learning Coordinator
Muskingum Valley ESC
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

Free Connect2Texas program about ADHD

Videoconferencing from the Lone Star State!
www.Connect2Texas.net

FREE Professional Development for School Nurses

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
by
Cook Children's Medical Center

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common, affecting 4 - 12% of school-age children. Children who have ADHD are sometimes seen as being "difficult" or as having behavior problems. Join Mollie D. Kuchta, RN, BSN and Lisa Collier Farmer, RN, LMSW for his 1.5 hour program designed to give school nurses a detailed understanding of the signs and symptoms of ADHD and correlate those signs and symptoms with behavior. It will also identify treatments and interventions that can be used at school and at home to help behavior and resources available for school nurses and parents.

Cook Children’s Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity provided 1.5 contact hours. You must attend the activity in its entirety and complete and return the evaluation tool.

Only three dates available!

Click here to register for Tuesday Sept. 22nd 4:00-5:30 PM CST

Click here to register for Thursday Oct. 15th 4:30-6:00 PM CST

Click here to register for Tuesday Nov. 17th 4:00-5:30 PM CST

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Technology Toolbox Schedule **FREE to NORT2H Members"

The Northern Ohio Research and Training Technology Hub:
Technology Toolbox 2009-2010 Presentations

2:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. (60 minutes each) videoconferences on the Ohio Video Network - Cost - $50.00 for Ohio schools. Sign up by emailing Polly Onderko at onderko@esclc.org or call 440.324.3172.

September 17 - THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGY GAME
Join us for a fun and interactive look at many of the hot topics in educational technology that teachers can use to enhance their curriculum. Connecting sites will enjoy an interactive game show providing examples of multiple technology tools (many FREE) and ways they can reach students' academic needs.

October 1 - YOU DID THAT WITH GOOGLE?
The words Google and search appear to be one in the same, but did you know that Google can be a translator, calculator, research assistant, an online document, RSS aggregator, photo editor/online photo gallery and even a spell checker? That does not even include the FREE software you can download and run. Join a Certified Google Educator as we take a closer look at the many resources that you can use for FREE today!

October 15 - GOOGLE EARTH
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 to enhance your lessons with Literature Trips, Images, Astronomy with Sky View, and integration with Google Maps. Something for all grade levels and curricula.

November 12 - GOOGLE SITES & ONLINE DOCUMENT SHARING
Say goodbye to flash drives and website design. Google has FREE resources that can turn your classroom into a collaboration center. Using Google Sites and Google Docs, educators will discover that file collaborating is a dynamic way to enhance projects and improve productivity. The possibilities are endless.

November 24 - Web 2.0 & GOOGLE RESEARCH
Take you research paperless using some of the most powerful resources on demand. Join NORT2H as we look at several tools and resources your students can be using to enhance the way they manage massive amounts of data Using tools like simply box, Yolink and Google search portals. Research has never been so collaborative and organized!

December 3 - BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL LEARNING NETWORKS
Technology is changing the way we reach children and Professional Development is no different. Personal Learning Networks (PLN) is the latest and greatest strategy for professional group. Think of it as networking on steroids. Join NORT2H for a closer look at the tools and strategies you can use for free to improve your skills as a professional.

December 10 - DIGITAL STORYTELLING AND STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
Digital Storytelling is a powerful tool for students and educators to enhance their curriculum through student created video stories and digital photography. Using FREE software, teachers and students can create media rich presentations that can be made into podcasts, shared over your network, emailed or posted to your website.

January 7 - PODCASTING IN K-12 EDUCATION
Podcasting has become the rave of education, but how do you find podcasts and use them with your students? Join the NORT2H Consortium as we take a look at podcasting resources, content and how creating a podcast may be easier than you imagined.

January 27 - 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.

February 9 - 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 4 - NAVIGATING WEB BASED LEARNING USING THINKFINITY
Thinkfinity is a FREE web portal for educators aligned to national standards with lessons and materials that teachers can use to enhance their instruction. Using the portal, classroom teachers find school-appropriate websites and save planning time.

March 16 - WEB 2.0: WIKIS - ONLINE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
Don't just write a document, share it! Learn why wikis are one of the hottest trends in K-12 education. Learn how to create a collaborative learning environment using only your web browser. Wikis are FREE and as simple as using a word processor to edit. Join NORT2H for a fun look at the web 2.0 tool that educators rave about and students enjoy.

April 15 - 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!

April 22 - DESKTOP VIDEOCONFERENCING AND WEBCAMS
Desktop videoconferencing is one of the best kept secrets in video communication. Join NORT2H for a closer look at Skype, ooVoo and other FREE programs you can use with a webcam and an Internet connection. See how Skype has taken a leap above the rest but learn some of the risk factors that keep this as an emerging technology in K-12 education. During the sessions educators will identify instant messaging software that supports video, take a closer look at web cams and investigate software that will connect to room systems and bridges.

May 6 - HOT TOPIC: BLOGGING
A TOOL FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS
How much time did you spend on your last newsletter? Are your parents demanding updates and news from your classroom? Wish you had a fun way to get your students writing? Blogging is the answer! Join NORT2H for a look into Blogging in K-12 education and see why you should create a blog today!

May 13 - EXCITING & ADVANCED POWERPOINT
Death by PowerPoint is becoming the leading interest killer in K-12 education but it doesn't have to be this way! Learn how to make your boring presentation into an interactive celebration. Join us for a fun look at PowerPoint and how you can make it come alive with games and resource sharing. You'll even learn how to bring in a live virtual audience. All this using PowerPoint and FREE web 2.0 tools!

Virtual Field Trips from The National WWII Museum: Content, Curriculum, & Class Participation **FREE**

“Virtual Field Trips from The National WWII Museum: Content, Curriculum, & Class Participation.”
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The National WWII Museum

Kellie Boutwell

kellie.boutwell@nationalww2museum.org

The National WWII Museum

945 Magazine St.

New Orleans, LA 70130

United States

Phone: (504) 528-1944 ext. 351

Fax: (504) 527-6088

Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, K-12 Educator, Public Library: Library Staff

Virtual Field Trips from The National WWII Museum: Content, Curriculum, & Class Participation is an intro session to the various programs The National World War II Museum has to offer. It will give an overview of the content as well as the resources used for each so that teachers can better implement them into their classroom curriculum.
Program Format

Videoconference with the Virtual Classroom Coordinator for an overview of programs as well as time for questions from participants.

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Mental Health & Media Literacy Professional Development Sessions

In a series of videoconferences, educational staff can learn about various mental health issues in children & adolescents from BJC School Outreach & Youth Development. Learn about their causes, treatment, and how to access mental health professionals if you spot children in your classrooms whom you feel need help.

Sessions meet 4-5:00 pm CT; free to New Links members; $85 for non-members. Sign up with Rebecca Morrison at Cooperating School Districts.

We are offering five Mental Health in Children and Adolescents this school year, with three focusing on media literacy, presented by BJC's Sara Whitlock:

October 14, 2009: Superheroes & Princesses- The Effects of Media on Gender Identity

Media is the vehicle of pop culture. Music, television, internet, video games, and movies spend billions of dollars to grab the attention of young people. In the meantime, these forms of media send powerful messages about what it means to be cool, attractive, and even male or female. Learn current research on the effects of media on gender roles from preschool to high school and how simple classroom discussions can help empower young people to understand their own gender identity.

January 14, 2010: You Did What?: Sexting, Cyberbullying, and Other High Risk Online Behavior

Welcome to the “soda shop” of the next generation. Online isn’t just an entity, it’s the place to be (and be seen) for young people. When the desire for attention become risky, young people can find themselves in situations for which they aren’t adequately prepared. This presentation will discuss current trends in online behavior and what educators and parents can do to help young people be more pro-active online.

April 8, 2010: This Just In!: News Violence and the Effects on Young People

Around the clock, breaking news is a staple of our culture. We have more access to up-to-the-minute information now that ever before, and so do young people. So, when an event such at the Virginia Tech attack or the failing economy streams nonstop into the lives of young people, does it have an effect on them and their view of the world? Is it a public health concern? Learn when a bounty of information can become too much information, and the role of adults in building resilience in young people.


Look for two more Mental Health videoconferences to be announced in upcoming weeks!

Rebecca Morrison
New Links to New Learning
p: 314.692.1274 | f: 314.872.9128
http://www2.csd.org/newlinks/index.html
http://www.csdtechpd.wordpress.com
Cooperating School Districts
Virtual Learning Center
1460 Craig Road
St. Louis, MO 63146

Moodle: A Guide to Server installation and Network Management

Program Flyer: Moodle: A Guide to Server installation and Network Management
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Tuscarawas Carroll Harrison Educational Service Center

This program is designed for the technology staff of a district getting ready to implement Moodle within its network.

Michele Carlisle
video@tchesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 220
Fax: (330) 308-0964
Education: Technology Director
This workshop will cover: installation of core components of Moodle, minimum server requirements needed to run Moodle on your network, basic administrative guidelines for the deployment of Moodle, course setup within Moodle, LDAP configuration and mail server synchronization. This is designed for the person (s) responsible for the network administration of your district; this is NOT a teacher workshop.
2 hours
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Building Reading Comprehension Skills at the Secondary Level

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Christine Rush

Christine Rush
rushcm@sbcglobal.net
contact for mailing address
Indianapolis, IN 46220
United States
Phone: (317) 255-4407

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

Are you looking for strategies to improve your students' reading comprehension in your content area? Do you need some fresh ideas to engage students with the text?

Join Christine Rush, classroom teacher, department of education consultant, literacy coach and reading advocate as she shares dynamic strategies so your students can improve their reading comprehension skills and construct meaning from the text--the very text your students use in your classroom every day!

Christine will share strategies from the CSR (Collaborative Strategic Reading) model that you can use in your classroom to better engage your students. She will address the importance of metacognition within the reading process and examine reading and comprehension research that supports these strategies.
60 to 90 minutes
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FREE Programs from the Library of Congress!

"To light us to freedom, and glory again!" Civil War Poetry With a Purpose - by Library of Congress

Poetry written during the Civil War was a vehicle for individual opinions and attitudes. Using Library of Congress online collections, explore how poetry written by Northern and Southern soldiers and citizenry helped unify citizens, inspire troops, memorializ...
Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Public Library: Library Staff, Business/Community: Community Member

Analyzing Primary Sources - by Library of Congress
What do primary sources tell us? What questions do they raise? Practice the skill of Object Observation and unlock the answers to these questions and more! Learn how this analysis tool can be used with primary sources and explore how this technique can be u...
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Audience: Education: Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Public Library: Library Staff, Business/Community: Community Member

Congress Present: Using THOMAS - by Library of Congress
What are your members of Congress doing? What are their positions on the issues? Follow debate on current issues and learn how your members voted. Explore THOMAS, the Library of Congress Web site for Congressional materials, and become an active participant...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent, Media Specialist/Librarian, Public Library: Library Staff

Gathering Community Stories - by Library of Congress
Gain a unique perspective on your community?s history and cultural identity through oral history interviews. These generate first-hand documentation that can be used in myriad ways. Learn the process of collecting oral history and gain skill through practice...
Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent, Public Library: Library Staff, Business/Community: Community Member

Library of Congress ONLINE! - by Library of Congress
Take a guided tour of the Library of Congress Web site! Discover Edison's films; examine maps; explore photographs of home towns and exotic places; listen to America's songs, memories, and speeches; track legislation or contact Congress. Learn to use Ask A L...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Public Library: Library Staff, Business/Community: Community Member

Make It and Take It - by Library of Congress
Primary sources should be seen, felt, examined, and heard! Transform the digital versions of Library of Congress primary sources into real objects that can be used off-line, or combine them in multi-media presentations.
Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent, Public Library: Library Staff, Business/Community: Community Member

Sleuthing With Maps - by Library of Congress
Maps are windows to our cultural, political, and physical world. They capture a space in time and define it according to parameters set by the mapmaker for an intended audience. Who is that audience? What did they want to know? What did the mapmaker want t...
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The Internet: Fact or Fiction: Web Site Evaluation Strategies - by Library of Congress
How do you locate sites that are accurate, relevant, current, and unbiased? How can you help others evaluate web sites and the information they provide? Join Library of Congress staff to examine web sites and create evaluation criteria that make the World Wi...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent, Public Library: Library Staff

The Spy Map & General Washington - by Library of Congress
December 31, 1776 dawns bitterly cold, with colonial troops hungry, ill-equipped, unpaid, and ready to return home. General Washington receives timely information from a very intelligent young gentleman. Using the spy's map, letter, and the official battle m...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent, Public Library: Library Staff, Business/Community: Community Member

Treasure Hunting - by Library of Congress
Feeling overwhelmed when trying to search the Library of Congress's Web site? Where do you begin? How? Learn the characteristics and scope of the Library's different search tools. Practice using resources designed to streamline the search process. Develop...
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This update is from the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration (CILC)

Digital Show & Tell

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 technology. Examples of free internet sites and cool software demonstrations will be used to help educators gain new perspective on 21st century skills that are necessary for students to function in a tech-driven society . May 12th, 2009 (3:45pm-4:45pm EST). CEU's are available to those who participate Registration Deadline: May 11th, 2009 Presenters: Leslie Charles, Distance Learning Coordinator- MVESC (Zanesville, Ohio) & Elizabeth McManus, Curriculum/Training Manager-Tech4Learning, Inc (San Diego California).


Cost: $75.00 per site Leslie CharlesDistance Learning CoordinatorMuskingum Valley Educational Service Center
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.uswww.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

Libraries in Second Life? Let's Go on a Tour!

The final INFOhio professional development videoconference will be presented on Wednesday, May 13 from 3:30-4:30.

This is videoconference and can't be viewed as a webinar.

Libraries in Second Life? Let's Go on a Tour

Presenter: Pat McCauley, BGSU and UT Instructor

Want to learn more about Second Life? What library services are offered inSecond Life? Why should librarins particiapte in the "3D online digitalworls" created by Linden lab? If you have not had a chance to exploreSecond Life as yet, you can now take a tour of some libraries andeducational sites in Second Life!

This would be a good session for teachers curious or interested in Second Life.
It was a presentation at the OELMA conference in October.

To register: email Melissa Higgs-Horwell, melissah@scoca-k12.org with your contact and IP address.

Melissa Higgs-Horwell
Curriculum Integration Coordinator
SCOCA
175 Beaver Creek Rd.
Piketon, OH 45661
800-634-8828
Cell: 740-352-6820
Fax: 740-289-2082melissah@scoca-k12.org

With New Eyes Presented by Amon Carter

Professional Development: With New Eyes Presented by Amon Carter
Tuesday, May 5th

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. CDT

$10.00 per teacher payable to Amon Carter (Registration Deadline: August 30)

Discover the contributions of the photographers who participated in the U.S. government’s surveys of the West that began in 1867, two years before the completion of the transcontinental railroad. Learn how these artists helped shape public knowledge of and opinions about the interior West. This workshop connects to all levels of language arts, science, social studies, and visual art.

Click here to register now!

To register go to http://www.connect2texas.net/ .

Laurie Hogle lhogle@esc11.net or Lori Hamm lhamm@esc11.net .
Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI3001 North FreewayFort Worth, TX 76106(817) 740-3625

PD from Muskingum Valley ESC

Professional Development Videoconferences
from the Muskingum Valley ESC


April 7, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM Teachers

Body Image
Childhood obesity and its related health outcomes seem to have replaced eating disorders in public health forums and the media. In light of this, should we quit worrying about how children and teens view their bodies? Is worrying that you're fat a good thing if childhood obesity is so dangerous? Which issue should we support? This presentation will help you to encourage healthy lifestyle choices in children and teens in ways that don't lead to shame and anxiety about bodily appearance. Karla Frye MVESC School Psychologist

April 14, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM Teachers (Grades 6-12)
Strategies for Using OAT and OGT Vocabulary
How does effective vocabulary teaching and learning impact student understanding of grade-level indicators and benchmarks? Are you familiar with the vocabulary that students will encounter on state achievement tests? Whether you are a classroom teacher or building administrator, it is crucial for educators to understand the impact that vocabulary usage has on student's academic content knowledge and skills. This training focuses on standard-based strategies that help teachers implement indicator vocabulary terms, indicator verb phrases, and testing terms into daily instruction.
The use of MVESCs "Indicator Sentence Strips" will also be demonstrated for building student vocabulary. Judy VanVoorhis Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
MVESC

May 5, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM Teachers
Are you a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant?
"Today's students represent the first generation to grow up with new technology. They have spent their lives surrounded by and using computers, video games, digital music players, video cams, cell phones and all the other toys and tools of the digital age." (Marc Prensky) Do your students have experiences with technology and digital resources in the classroom? Do you integrate the use of technology in teaching academic content standards?
This session focuses on what students should know and be able to do to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly digital world.... The National Technology Standards for Students: The Next Generation. Bobbie Howard
MVESC
Curriculum Practitioner
&
Cathy Morgan
MVESC
Curriculum Consultant
May 12, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM Teachers
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. Free sites will be shared and demonstrated in addition to general overviews of kid friendly software. 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 Charles
Distance Learning Coordinator
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

Using Online Video as a Classroom Resource **FREE to NORT2H Members**

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!

This one-hour program is on March 26 at your choice of 2:30 or 4:00 p.m.

Contact Polly at onderko@esclc.org to register for this free program.

CHARACTER EDUCATION: Understanding Girls’ Friendships and Conflice

CHARACTER EDUCATION: Understanding Girls’ Friendships and Conflict

May 6, 2009; 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDT

Grades K-6 Educators

Open to National Participation and MAGPI Members with H.323 Videoconference CapabilitiesMore Information/Registration: http://www.magpi.net/programs/girlsfriendships.html

Educators are increasingly aware of and concerned about the impact of cliques and girls' unique ways of dealing with friendships, conflict and aggression on classroom dynamics, social interactions, and girls' social and emotional development. This presentation looks at psychological research, popular media portrayals, and teachers' experiences in examining gender differences in girls' and boys' friendships, schoolwork and play patterns. The implications for conflict resolution are explored as well as the developmental differences in expressions of anger and the roles girls assume. Character education strategies will be presented for educators to use in helping girls develop healthy relationships and prevent relational aggression. Expect to have small group discussions and report back to the videoconference audience of educators; appoint a note taker who will bring paper and pen to the videoconference. This event is a partnership between MAGPI and the National Liberty Museum.

Heather Weisse Walsh
MAGPI Applications Coordinator
3401 Walnut Street, Suite 233A
Philadelphia, PA 19104
e: hweisse@magpi.net
p: 215-573-6417
aim: magpik20

Using Page Composer From EBSCOhost **FREE**

Join us for a free, interactive video conference professional development
workshop for teachers, librarians, curriculum coordinators, guidance counselors
and technology coordinators. CEU certificates will be provided.

Hey! That’s Pretty Cool:
Using Page Composer From EBSCOhost

April 8, 2009, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Page Composer is an effective and efficient way to save pertinent print articles
and create online access points for students and teachers. Join us for this hour
long course that will guide you through the fundamentals of using Page
Composer, the EBSCOhost online tool for saving and displaying search results.
The session presenter is Jay Burton, Professional Development Coordinator,
State Library of Ohio.

To schedule this video conference, e-mail Melissa Higgs-Horwell, Distance Learning Coordinator at the SCOCA ITC, melissah@scoca-k12.org, with your contact information, video conference contact person, site name, IP address and troubleshooting phone number. Or, fax the form below to740-289-2082, attention Melissa.
School Building: ________________________ District:_________________________
Address: _____________________________ City: ________________Zip:_________
Person coordinating the video conference:
_______________________________________
E-mail address: ______________________________________________
Phone number at the site: (_____)_______________
IP Address _________________________
Name of system on state database
______________________________________________
Please note: We will send confirmation, connection information, handouts, evaluation forms and
participation certificates to the person coordinating the video conference. If there are any additional
questions, please contact Melissa Higgs-Horwell, melissah@scoca-k12.org, phone: 800-634-8828.

Practice Tests at Your Fingertips: What’s New in LearningExpress Library, Version 2.0

**FREE**

Join us for a free, interactive video conference professional development
workshop for teachers, librarians, curriculum coordinators, guidance counselors and technology coordinators. CEU certificates will be provided.

Practice Tests at Your Fingertips:
What’s New in LearningExpress Library, Version 2.0

March 25, 2009, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

HELP!!! I Have To Take The SAT!!!" - Practice tests at your fingertips. This
interactive session will not only acquaint you with the LearningExpress Library
of practice tests and skills remediation courses, but you'll get a look at the new
tools available in the recently launched Version 2.0. Come see how easy it is to
help students and parents find practice tests for the ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB
and also online Microsoft computer tutorials. Join Jay Burton from the State
Library of Ohio for hands-on experience with this new edition of the INFOhio
resource, LearningExpress Library. This session will be great for guidance
counselors!

The session presenter is Jay Burton, Professional Development Coordinator,
State Library of Ohio.

To schedule this video conference, e-mail Melissa Higgs-Horwell, Distance Learning Coordinator at the SCOCA ITC, melissah@scoca-k12.org, with your contact information, video conference contact person, site name, IP address and troubleshooting phone number. Or, fax the form below to740-289-2082, attention Melissa.
School Building: ________________________ District:_________________________
Address: _____________________________ City: ________________Zip:_________
Person coordinating the video conference:
_______________________________________
E-mail address: ______________________________________________
Phone number at the site: (_____)_______________
IP Address _________________________
Name of system on state database
______________________________________________
Please note: We will send confirmation, connection information, handouts, evaluation forms and
participation certificates to the person coordinating the video conference. If there are any additional
questions, please contact Melissa Higgs-Horwell, melissah@scoca-k12.org, phone: 800-634-8828.

Podcasting 1-2-3 **FREE**

Join us for a free, interactive video conference professional development workshop for teachers, librarians, curriculum coordinators, guidance counselors and technology coordinators. CEU certificates will be provided.

Podcasting 1-2-3 for Grades K-12

April 29, 2009, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Podcasting in three easy steps
Level 1: Basic Audio Podcast Level 2: Picture Perfect (adding graphics and music/sound to your audio recording Level 3: Lights, Camera, Action (beyond the basic podcast, using video)
Tie it all together with links to the podcasts in your library catalog.
The session presenters are Lisa Cummings and Jennifer Flaherty, Beachwood City Schools.
To schedule this video conference, e-mail Melissa Higgs-Horwell, Distance Learning Coordinator at the SCOCA ITC, melissah@scoca-k12.org, with your contact information, video conference contact person, site name, IP address and troubleshooting phone number. Or, fax the form below to740-289-2082, attention Melissa.
School Building: ________________________ District:_________________________ Address: _____________________________ City: ________________Zip:_________ Person coordinating the video conference:
E-mail address: ______________________________________________ Phone number at the site: (_____)_______________ IP Address _________________________ Name of system on state database
Please note: We will send confirmation, connection information, handouts, evaluation forms and participation certificates to the person coordinating the video conference. If there are any additional questions, please contact Melissa Higgs-Horwell, melissah@scoca-k12.org, phone: 800-634-8828.

Global Green Schools - "Going Green to Make a Difference"

Program Flyer: Global Green Schools - "Going Green to Make a Difference"
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Julene Reed

Julene Reed
jreed@sgis.org
1880 Wolf River Blvd.
Collierville, TN 38017
United States
Phone: (901) 457-2170
Fax: (901) 457-2125

Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator

Teaching our students to be responsible global citizens who are good stewards of our planet is increasingly important in our world today. The youth of today have the power to affect change in our schools, our communities, and our world. Through interdisciplinary activities focused on real-world problems, we can actively engage students to make a difference.

This program will share educational resources that focus on climate change, environmentalism, ecology, etc. Project-based learning activities will be discussed, and technology projects in which students can participate will be shared. Making our schools "green" institutions, the importance of influencing our school and local communities, publishing of related content by students, global connections for collaborative activities--these topics and others will be discussed.

Students want to create content in meaningful ways and publish that content to a global audience. "Going green" provides authentic learning opportunities in which they can successfully do that!
1 hr 15 min
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Cost per Site: $300.00
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Discover the Possibilities of Videoconferencing

Program Flyer: Discover the Possibilities of Videoconferencing: A Discipline Specific Approach
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CILC Professional Development
Doug Meyerdmeyer@cilc.org251 East Ohio Street, #960Indpls, IN 46204United StatesPhone: (317) 730-4114Fax: (317) 231-6530
Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, All members of organization, Public Library: All members, Content Providers: All members
We know what videoconferencing is, but what can English teachers...Math teachers...Science teachers...Visual Arts teachers do with it? This awareness/brainstorming session will lead discipline specific teachers to identify uses of IVC and other collaborative tools that align with the department's mission and goals. Participants progress from initial awareness to a deeper understanding of the use of IVC as a powerful communication and learning tool. This program may be customized to address the needs of teachers of all disciplines. Gather the English Department...the Social Studies Department...the Foreign Language Department to brainstorm, learn, and create together.
90 minute workshop or tailored to client needs.
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
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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RSS Feeds Pack a Powerful Punch

Join us for a free, interactive video conference professional development
workshop for teachers, librarians, curriculum coordinators, guidance counselors
and technology coordinators. CEU certificates will be provided.
INFOhio With the “Killer App”:
RSS Feeds Pack a Powerful Punch
March 18, 2009, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
RSS Feeds, called the “killer app” and the most important Web 2.0 tool by some
Web 2.0 gurus, can help you teach information skills. Librarians, learn how to
keep your library relevant and competitive and promote the development of
information skills by setting up feeds for teachers, administration and students.
Teachers, learn how to create a space for your class with relevant, up-to-date
information for projects or class discussions. Learn some small steps you can
take using the EBSCOhost databases and Google News searches to create RSS
feeds and deliver current, authoritative information on hot topics and projects to
your desktops daily or weekly. This session is designed for classroom teachers,
librarians and curriculum coordinators.
The session presenter is Melissa Higgs-Horwell, Distance Learning Coordinator,
South Central Ohio Computer Association (SCOCA).
To schedule this video conference, e-mail Melissa Higgs-Horwell, Distance Learning Coordinator at the
SCOCA ITC, melissah@scoca-k12.org, with your contact information, video conference contact person, site
name, IP address and troubleshooting phone number. Or, fax the form (from below to740-289-2082, attention
Melissa.
School Building: ________________________ District:_________________________
Address: _____________________________ City: ________________Zip:_________
Person coordinating the video conference:
_______________________________________
E-mail address: ______________________________________________
Phone number at the site: (_____)_______________
IP Address _________________________
Name of system on state database
______________________________________________
Please note: We will send confirmation, connection information, handouts, evaluation forms and
participation certificates to the person coordinating the video conference. If there are any additional
questions, please contact Melissa Higgs-Horwell, melissah@scoca-k12.org, phone: 800-634-8828

Wikis –Online Collaborative Learning Made Easy!

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NORT2H-Northern Ohio Research & Training Technology Hub
Paul Hieronymus

Phiero@Leeca.org

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

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

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

Phiero@Leeca.org

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)