Culture and the Workplace

Professional Development Provider		Unlimited Learning, Inc.
Contact Information		Leecy Wise leecy@pinons.org P.O. Box 1273 Cortez, CO 81321 United States Phone: (970) 565-1602 Fax: (970) 565-1605
Program Type		Program Series
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Curriculum Director, Paraprofessional, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Staff,Business/Community: Community Member, Government Agency
Maximum Number of Participants		NA
Minimum Number of Participants		NA
Primary Disciplines		Best Practice, Collaboration, Curriculum, Problem Based Learning, Special Needs, Video Conferencing Awareness, Video Conferencing Integration, Video Conferencing Planning and Implementation, Writing, Cultures
Program Description		Cultural behaviors and attitudes generate conflict in the workplace, especially when dominant cultural expectations contrast with the values held by smaller cultural groups, such as Native Americans, welfare recipients, or racial minorities. This course is written for adults with limited reading ability who eventually want to enter the workforce. It is written at the 4th-grade reading level, with audio clips matched to content so that even those with lower reading ability can learn. Topics include Types of Culture (Edward Hall), US Dominant Culture, and Traditional Native American Culture. Students complete content-related exercises and surveys as they improve their reading skills.
Program Format		This course is offered on a CD, with interactive content. The last unit on NA culture can be substituted for content relating to cultures addressed by the purchaser. Although they will be able to understand the content, students will need close monitoring and help completing assignments on their computers or offline, as determined by their instructor. The material is formatted in interactive PDF format, and, therefore, can be printed if desired.
Objectives		Participants will: -learn about cultural differences, -explore cultural expectations, -contrast expectations with reality -and demonstrate knowledge of content.
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns		•Applies knowledge about human learning and change. •Requires resources to support adult learning and collaboration. •Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal.
Program Length		Varies
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Cost per Site: $350.00
Program Fee Notes		Institutional license: $350 (license for as many computers and participants as desired within each program or school). District license: $950 (license can be used in multiple schools in one district)
Cancellation Policy		CD is purchased.
Program is Offered Through		Other: CD with interactive content.
Is Recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		Other: CD with interactive content

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Mirror, mirror on the wall… Body Image & Youth

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Professional Development Provider		Cooperating School Districts New Links to New Learning
Contact Information		Rebecca Morrison rmorrison@csd.org Cooperating School Districts 1460 Craig Road St. Louis, MO 63146 United States Phone: (314) 692-1274 Fax: (314) 872-9128
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator
Maximum Number of Participants		None
Minimum Number of Participants		None
Primary Disciplines		Assessment
Secondary Disciplines		Health
Program Description		We live in a society that is extremely preoccupied by body image where students are bombarded everyday about how they should look, how they should dress, and how they should act. As educators and parents, if we understand more about some of these pressures and how to resist them we can create a culture to empower students. Let's help students feel better about their bodies, understand influences that affect body image, and promote a healthier social environment!
Program Format		The presenter will share information on body image issues with attendees, and take questions from audience.
Objectives		At the end of this hour-long presentation over videoconference, educators will understand the following: • Understand factors that affect self-perception and body image • Understand risks of negative body image in youth • Identify ways school staff can empower youth to form a more positive body image.
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns		Staff development that improves the learning of all students provides educators with knowledge and skills to involve families and other stakeholders appropriately. Staff development that improves the learning of all students prepares educators to understand and appreciate all students, create safe, orderly, and supportive learning environments, and hold high expectations for their academic achievement.
Program Length		1 hour
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile. 12/15/2010 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 12/10/2010
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Cost per Site: $85.00
Program Fee Notes		New Links to New Learning members get this 1 hour videoconference for only $25.
Cancellation Policy		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 48 hours notice.
Program is Offered Through		Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Is Recording allowed?		No
Recording Notes		Recording is not allowed
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		We prefer that schools dial into us or our bridge, but if necessary, we can dial out to them. All ISDN line costs are borne by the school.