Monday, October 26, 2009

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





Monday, October 12, 2009

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

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

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/

Monday, September 21, 2009

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
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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