Professional Development from SOITA

Cost: $50 per session for SOITA Comprehensive Member schools; $75 per session for all others. Each TeleTech is a fifty minutes long.   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

Each TeleTech is presented three times: 1:15 to 2:05, 2:35 to 3;25, and 3:45 to 4:35.  September 28 Tips for Using a Flip Video Camera Do you need a refresher course on how to use and implement your Flip Video camcorder in your classroom?  Join us to review the basics, re-examine the software, and learn some tips and tricks for using the camcorder with students.  Participants will also gain some ideas for implementing the Flip Video camera in their content curriculum and have the opportunity to share their ideas with other attendees. October 5 Exploring Free Resources on iTunes U iTunes U is a powerful distribution system for educational content.  Through it you can access more than 250,000 free lectures, videos, films, and other resources from all over the world. Get a preview of the available resources and start teaching and learning from iTunes U. October 12 Great iPad Apps for Your Classroom With so many different apps to choose from in the Apple App Store, how can you tell the gems from the duds? Lucky for you, SOITA is here to set you straight! During this session we will take a look at some of the most amazing, jaw-dropping iPad apps the App Store has to serve up.  Grab your iPad, a pen or pencil, and your iTunes gift cards because these apps will make you look at your iPad in a whole new light. October 19 What's New from SMART Technologies Have you seen the latest SMART products?  Have you heard what's coming?  Join us to learn about the most recent products such as the various student response system options and the new SMART Document Camera.  You'll also get a look at an exciting new product from Smart Ed Services called TAP·it, an assistive technology designed specifically to accommodate the special needs classroom. October 26 Google Docs vs. Office 07: And the Winner is... The prizefight of the century: Google Docs vs. Office 2007, who will win? Only one can be victorious! Can Google Docs measure up to the features and usability of the ribbon interface? Can Office 2007 offer users the same collaboration and file sharing capabilities as Google Docs? Join us for a no-holds-barred in-depth look at these two amazing products. Click for the registration form.

FREE 15 Minute Program from the Bronx Zoo

Is your school new to videoconferencing? Connect with the Bronx Zoo to explore its Distance Learning Program. Teachers and administrators will observe a live animal and have the opportunity to ask questions regarding lessons and registration policies and procedures.

On-Demand

Ami Dobelle distancelearning@wcs.org Wildlife Conservation Society/ Bronx Zoo 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY  10460-1068 United States Phone: (718) 741-1693 Fax: (718) 733-2921

Putting Comprehension First in the Literacy Curriculum

Dr. Claudia Cornett will review key concepts of her recent book: Comprehension First: Inquiry into Big Ideas Using Important Questions. She will address important questions including: why should comprehension be given priority in today’s literacy curriculum?; how is the Comprehension First proposal related to the new Common Core Standards that have been adopted by most states?; what are the key features of comprehensive instruction that is based on research conclusions? Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile. 11/3/2010 2:35 PM - 3:30 PM 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM 10/28/2010 11/3/2010 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM 10/28/2010

$75.00

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

Fax: (937) 746-1029

Microsoft Office 2010: Exploring the New Features

Many school districts are upgrading to Office 2010…is yours? This new productivity suite offers more user control and a more streamlined experience. Although it is very similar to Office 2007, there are a variety of new features to explore. Join us to take a look at the new features and differences between Office 2010 and its predecessor.


$125.00
On Demand
50 Minutes

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

iPad Apps for your Classroom

With so many different apps to choose from in the Apple App Store, how can you tell the gems from the duds? Lucky for you, SOITA is here to set you straight! During this session we will take a look at some of the most amazing, jaw-dropping iPad apps the App Store has to serve up. Grab your iPad, a pen or pencil, and your iTunes gift cards because these apps will make you look at your iPad in a whole new light.

Program Date	Program Time	Network Time	Registration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile.
10/12/2010	1:15 PM - 2:00 PM	1:00 PM - 2:15 PM	10/07/2010
10/12/2010	2:35 PM - 3:30 PM	2:20 PM - 3:30 PM	10/07/2010
10/12/2010	3:45 PM - 4:45 PM	3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	10/07/2010

$75
50 Minutes

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

Fax: (937) 746-1029

Free PD for NORT2H Members! TECHNOLOGY TOOLBOX

Need Technology Professional Development for your teachers but don’t have the time to search for presenters, educational technology topics and can’t afford to bring people in? NORT2H has the solution for you! Technology Toolbox is a series of PD Sessions for schools to receive over videoconferencing. With 22 topics scheduled, schools can join other schools from across the county for presentations on the many of the hottest topics in educational technology at one low price. The series is offered twice each day at 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm Eastern time zone.

The NORT2H Consortium has been providing Technology Professional Development over videoconferencing for over five years to schools in Ohio and have been offering select programs through CILC since the start of the PD Market Place. Technology Toolbox is a PD series that have been offered to schools in Ohio. NORT2H is now making these programs available to all schools through the CILC PD Market Place as the complete series or as individual programs. Purchasing the series will be provide your school with a guaranteed seat in all of the programs sessions and provides a cost savings over individual programs.

School districts purchasing the program are welcome to switch sessions times and locations for each of the sessions. Before each session your school will be contacted by NORT2H to confirm participation, identify the session time and the location for that session. The purchase of the series provides schools or districts 1 IVC connection for each topic at the time scheduled.

Additional programs add to the technology toolbox series are available to schools purchasing the series at no additional costs making the price per session drop as the year goes on. Each year NORT2H has new topics, guest presenters and even reruns of popular topics that are added to the schedule. Any new programs to the technology toolbox series are included in the original purchase price of the series.

he NORT2H Consortium offers teachers the opportunity to purchase graduate credit through Ashland University as a combination of live events and online learning. Teachers interested in purchasing graduate credit must complete the following:

1) Complete the online registration with Ashland University between September 28, 2010 and December 2, 2010; and
2) Attend 16 out of the 22 listed programs from NORT2H; and
3) Complete 16 of the 22 followup learning modules on NORT2H's Moodle site for Technology Toolbox; and
4) Complete one out-of-class project. The class project is the creation and implementation of one of the Web 2.0 tools demonstrated by the NORT2H consortium. Teachers must submit their projects prior to the close of the class on May 20th.

Contact Hours:
Teachers participating in Technology Toolbox sessions are welcome to receive certificates of completion upon request.

A complete list of programs, dates and more details about Technology Toolbox can be viewed online at www.tinyurl.com/techtoolbox

Paul Hieronymus
NORT2H
hieronymus@esclc.org
440.324.3172

Tips & Tricks for Global Education

In this session, we will discuss the importance of global education in the 21st century. We will then explore different technology tools for connecting globally as well as tips and tricks for doing so. Finally, we will explore resources where you can find projects and project partners for educators and their students!

One Hour
By Request
$325.00

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

Fax: (901) 457-2125

Polar Bears in a Changing Climate

Polar bears and their habitat are affected by climate change, as are many other species and environments around the world. Through Challenge Based Learning, students can become actively involved in authentic, scientific studies, creatively design solutions, and take action and utilize technology projects to make a difference both locally and globally. Join Julene Reed during this session to learn how the polar bears in the Hudson Bay area are being affected by climate change, how Challenge Based Learning can engage students in related activities that are based on 21st century education skills, and how the"Tundra Connections" program from Polar Bears International is providing educators and students with live videoconferencing and webcast opportunities with scientists on the tundra as well as curriculum resources to inspire action and make a difference.


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


By Request


$325.00

1-1/4 Hours