Monday, December 6, 2010

FREE! Information/Demonstration Session at AT&T Park,Home of the World Champion San Francisco Giants


Content Provider AT&T Park, Home of the San Francisco Giants 2009-10
Contact Information Alexis Lustbader
distancelearning@attpark.com
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
Phone: (415) 972-1852
Fax: (415) 947-2925
Program Type Individual Program
Program Rating This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, K-12 Educator, Administrator, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Staff
Maximum Number of Participants We can accommodate up to five sites per session, no maximum participants per site
Minimum Number of Participants 1 site with at least 5 participants
Primary Disciplines Career Education, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines Character Education, Service Learning, Technology/Information Science
Program Description This thirty minute presentation will provide an introduction to our Pinnacle Award winning programs, Giants Geometry,The Shape of the Game and, The Team Behind the Team. You will have an opportunity to view sample content and learn how a field trip to our field can enrich your classroom.
Program Length 30 minutes
Dates/Times

Program DateProgram TimeNetwork TimeRegistration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile.
12/14/201012:00 PM - 12:30 PM10:45 AM - 12:30 PM12/10/2010
12/14/20103:00 PM - 3:30 PM10:45 AM - 3:30 PM12/10/2010
1/13/201112:00 PM - 12:30 PM10:45 AM - 12:30 PM01/11/2011
1/13/20113:00 PM - 3:30 PM10:45 AM - 3:30 PM01/11/2011
1/25/201112:00 PM - 12:30 PM10:45 AM - 12:30 PM01/21/2011
1/25/20113:00 PM - 3:30 PM10:45 AM - 3:30 PM01/21/2011

Date/Time Notes This is a special event. Reservations will be on a first come,first serve basis. If you are "shutout" please contact us! We will offer a waiting list in the event of cancellations.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees Interactive Cost: $0.00
Point to Point Cost: $0.00
Cancellation Policy In the event of cancellations we are offering a waiting list to fill available time slots. Please contact us 48 hours in advance if you need to cancel.
Is recording allowed? No
The Provider broadcasts over IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider Schools are requested to dial in to AT&T Park at a maximum speed of 384 kbps. A test call prior to connection is required to ensure system compatibility. Participating sites must arrange for a test call no later than 48 hours prior to their scheduled presentation date.

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Monday, November 22, 2010

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 DateProgram TimeNetwork TimeRegistration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile.
12/15/20104:30 PM - 5:30 PM4:00 PM - 5:30 PM12/10/2010

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.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

PD 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


Click for the registration form.

Each TeleTech is presented three times:

1:15 to 2:05, 2:35 to 3;25, and 3:45 to 4:35.

November 16

Tips for Using Microsoft Excel 2007

Microsoft Excel is a powerful program for accomplishing all sorts of tasks. Make Excel even more powerful with these tips and shortcuts. While they probably won't change your life, they'll definitely enhance your efficiency!

November 30

Free Options for Sharing Files

File sharing is not only a great way to provide others access to your files, but a great way for you to have your important documents, PDFs, pictures, and slideshows available to you whenever you want, wherever you want. During this session we will take a look at Dropbox, one of the many different file-sharing programs available on the Internet. Participants will learn how to create a Dropbox account, sync their files across multiple devices and computers, plus a whole lot more! If you thought file sharing was only about providing access to your files, then get ready to be wowed by what you can do with Dropbox.

December 14

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.

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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

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

FREE Photographs as Primary Sources: Soil Conservation Service

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Videoconferencing from the Lone Star State!
www.Connect2Texas.net


National Archives at Fort Worth
presents a
FREE Professional Development
Photographs as Primary Sources: Soil Conservation Service
Monday, November 15th

4:00-4:45 PM CST

tractor moving dirt
Images from the Soil Conservation Service (Record Group 114) can be
found in the holdings of the National Archives at Fort Worth.

Join the National Archives at Fort Worth for a professional development program exploring the use of photographs as primary sources. This program highlights photographs of the Soil Conservation Service from the 1930s to 1970s. Teachers will view and discuss images that will enhance students’ critical thinking skills about environmental science and American history. An overview of the National Archives and the Soil Conservation Service will be included.

To download photographs for the program go to http://www.Connect2Texas.net/nara .

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