Comparing Popular eReaders

Professsional Development Video Conferences from SOITA Tuesday, December 14 1:15, 2:35, and 3:45

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 Click for the registration form. Comparing Popular eReaders Barnes and Noble has one. Amazon too. Even Borders. eBook readers have flooded the market all claiming to have the best display, best features, and the best content from their respective providers. At first glance, it might seem to the casual observer that all eBook readers have the same basic feature set. It¹s only when you look beneath their covers that the true tale is told. During this session, we will cover offerings from Amazon, Sony, Borders, and Barnes and Noble. Not only will their feature sets be compared, but we will also look at the content that is available for each device. If you are thinking about using eBook readers in your district, school, or classroom, this is the TeleTech for you!

Free Educational Resources from PBS

Wednesday, November 17

2:35 and 3:45

In this session presented by Think TV PBS, educators will learn about the quality, free resources available from PBS, including PBS Teachers, Teacher's Domain, and Ohio PBS member-station content on Ohio iTunes U. Elementary through High School teachers will learn how to access, organize and integrate these technology resources, which include video and multi-media learning modules, teacher guides, lesson plans, and activities across the content areas. Teachers will also learn best practices for using media in the classroom.

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

PowerPoint 2007 for Student Multimedia Projects

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: Curriculum Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian
Maximum Number of Participants		no maximum
Minimum Number of Participants		1
Primary Disciplines		Best Practice, Collaboration, Curriculum, Instructional Programs, Technology/Information Science
Program Description		Do you want to make your lessons more engaging? Using PowerPoint 2007 can help. Learn how to leverage the power of Smart Art and Photo Album to add interest to your presentations. Plus, learn how to incorporate video from numerous sources and add music to make your presentation stand out from the rest!
Program Format		Program Outline: • Overview of Tabs, Ribbons, Groups and Buttons • Using SmartArt graphics organizers • Creating a Photo Album • Adding sound to a presentation (music, narration) • Adding video to a presentation (from computer, elsewhere)
Objectives		Participants will be able to: • Identify Tabs, Ribbons, Groups and Buttons • Use SmartArt graphic organizers • Create Photo Albums • Add sound to a presentation (music, narration) • Add video to a presentation (from computer, elsewhere)
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns		Context Standards Staff development that improves the learning of all students: • Requires resources to support adult learning and collaboration. (Resources) Process Standards Staff development that improves the learning of all students: • Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (Design) • Applies knowledge about human learning and change. (Learning) • Provides educators with the knowledge and skills to collaborate. (Collaboration) Content Standards Staff development that improves the learning of all students: • Deepens educators' content knowledge, provides them with research-based instructional strategies to assist students in meeting rigorous academic standards, and prepares them to use various types of classroom assessments appropriately. (Quality Teaching)
Program Length		50 minutes
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile. 11/9/2010 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 1:05 PM - 2:00 PM 11/03/2010 11/9/2010 2:35 PM - 3:30 PM 2:25 PM - 3:30 PM 11/03/2010 11/9/2010 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM 3:35 PM - 4:30 PM 11/03/2010
Date/Time Notes		This professional development multi-point video conference is offered on November 9 at 1:15, 2:35, and 3:45 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.