Free Web Tools for Collaboration

Thursday, November 4

2:35 and 3:45

Depending on your needs, there are many different ways to leverage the power of the Web when it comes to collaboration. Whether you are authoring a document, creating a mind map, video conferencing, or just instant messaging; the Web can provide you with multiple tools to get the job done. Participants will explore a variety of websites that can enhance learning through collaboration. Whether working with students in your own classroom, within the district, or abroad, these sites can make collaboration a reality!

Click for the registration form.

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Cost? $50 per session for SOITA Comprehensive Member schools; $75 per session for all others

Questions? Contact bob@soita.org or call 800-964-8211

Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41

FREE Program Preview for Faculty

Content Provider		Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing
Contact Information		Tracy Holland tracy@alterenterprise.com 1121 E Braodway Missoula, MT 59802 United States Phone: (406) 550-0292
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, K-12 Educator, Administrator, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Staff
Maximum Number of Participants		unlimited although more than 30 may require more time.
Minimum Number of Participants		2
Primary Disciplines		Career Education, Community Interests, Language Arts/English, Sciences
Secondary Disciplines		Wildlife
Program Description		Learn about the programs that Alter Enterprise has to offer while becoming familiar with your videoconferencing equipment. We will help you choose the program that is perfect for your classroom or audience.
Program Format		1. Overview of Alter Enterprise and the content we provide. 2. Learn what a typical program may entail. 3. Practice using your videoconferencing equipment as we answer any questions you may have. 4. Attendees can suggest new topics for programs and ask questions about our existing programs.
Objectives		Participants will learn about Alter Enterprise and the content/programs we provide. Participants will become more familiar with their videoconferencing equipment by experiencing this free program. Questions can be asked regarding the already available programs and suggestions can be given for more program offerings.
National Standards to which this program aligns		not applicable
Program Length		15-20 minutes but could be longer based on attendees
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		By Request Cost: $0.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?
Program Fee Notes		This program is free! Take advantage of that.
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP

Promethean Boards and Activ Software

Professional Development Provider		SOITA Learning Technologies
Contact Information		Bob Stricker bob@soita.org 150 East Sixth Street Franklin, OH 45005 United States Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120 Fax: (937) 746-1029
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Technology Director, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian
Maximum Number of Participants		no maximum
Minimum Number of Participants		1
Primary Disciplines		Best Practice, Curriculum, Instructional Programs, Technology/Information Science
Program Description		Promethean interactive whiteboards engage students with vivid images, video and audio. The ActivBoard interactive whiteboard enables anything that can be seen or done on a computer screen to be projected onto an interactive whiteboard. Bring lessons to life with the included ActivStudio software. Learn more about the Promethean ActivBoard and the ActivStdio Software!
Program Format		• Introduction and overview of ActivBoard • Hardware components and set up • Overview of ActivStudio • Software features and benefits • Promethean teacher resources
Objectives		• Understand the basic components and operation of a Promethean ActivBoard • Realize the teaching and learning potential of the ActivStudio software when using the ActiBoard
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns		• Organizes adults into learning communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and district. (Learning Communities) • Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (Design)
Program Length		50 minutes
Dates/Times		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. 11/2/2010 2:35 PM - 3:30 PM 2:25 PM - 3:30 PM 10/27/2010 11/2/2010 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM 3:35 PM - 4:30 PM 10/27/2010
Date/Time Notes		This professional development multi-point video conference is offered on November 2, 2010 at 2:35 and 3:35 EST
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Cost per Site: $75.00 Cost per Site with Premium Service: $67.50 What's this?
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature, i.e., snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 48 hours notice.