From Research to Action: Demonstrated One-to-One Solutions that Work Read more by smurik October 4th, 2012 Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012 Time: 2:00pm EST / 11:00am PST Duration: 1 hour Technology has transformed almost every industry in America, but it is still difficult to point to examples of technology transformed schools that are reaping the educational and financial benefits of 1:1 technology. Join school district and One-to-One Institute experts who have facilitated successful 1:1 school transformation. Attend this webinar and learn about: Best practices from successful sites and practitionersElectronic versions of Project RED and A Guidebook for ChangePre-implementation tools, including a readiness rubricProject planning toolsFinancial planning tools Speakers: Leslie Wilson, CEO, One-to-One Institute Dr. Dr. Sponsored by:
How to Create and Manage an Online Learning Program Step-by-Step Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Time: 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT Duration: One hour Online learning continues to gain momentum. Administrators view it as an effective way to deliver a wide variety of instruction efficiently. But how can your school or district implement and manage an online learning program successfully? Join us as Preston Carr, Director of Alternative Education, Chino Valley Unified School District, answers all of these questions and takes you step-by-step through the process of creating, implementing, and managing an online learning program within your school or district. After attending this webinar, you will know how to: Define online learning and determine which model is best fit for your school or district Prepare and plan for an online learning program Gain approval and funding Select an online learning partner Train and prepare your students and staff Implement your program using best practices and lessons learned Measure success
Enhancing Collaboration & Writing with Google Apps for Education Read more by smurik October 8th, 2012 Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012Time: 4:00pm EST / 1:00pm PSTDuration: 1 hour The Story of Spring Independent School District Going Google In this webinar team members from the Spring Independent School District in Houston, Texas describe how Google Apps for Education has helped to improve the way that faculty and students work across the district. Google Apps for Education is free web-based email, calendar & documents that allow for collaborative working anytime, anywhere. Googler Becky Evans will join the educators to help explain the Google Apps suite and why over 16 million students and teachers have chosen to Go Google at their schools. Attend this webinar and you’ll: Click through to page 2 to view the archive…
25 Handmade Gifts Under $5 If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make. Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… I love to give them and I love to receive them. In my opinion they are the best! Jersey Knit Bracelet Lovely! This would make a perfect gift for any of your girlfriends. You can choose the colors and recycle t-shirts that you have around the house. Cheap and cute! tutorial Paper Clip Earrings Tutorial This is a brilliant idea… and the possibilities are endless. Love it! Printed Candles Who doesn’t love a candle? Think about how many different stamps you could use to customize this project. tutorial Hot Chocolate Art! What a great gift for neighbors and teachers… I am personally a hot chocolate lover so this would make a great gift for me tutorial Tile Coaster You can buy these plain tiles at Home Depot for under a dollar. I’ve seen them with family pictures also… Way cute! tutorial Bow Belt I was amazed how easy this tutorial was. So Pretty!
Common Core State Standards and English Learners | NCELA Date: January 18, 2013 Time: 1.00-3.00 PM EST The Common Core State Standards mean greater rigor, higher expectations and considerable greater language demands. Leadership and professional development are needed to act collectively to implement supportive policies, build educator capacity and develop effective approaches for providing ELs with access to and opportunities for rigorous academic work. Join three experts as they outline what needs to be done for this population. Background Reading: Common Core State Standards and Diverse Students: Using Multi-Tiered Systems of Support The webinar powerpoint is available here. Chat transcript from the live webinar is available here. How to Write a DBQ Essay How do I answer a DBQ question? DBQ questions are composed of two sections. In Part A, documents are provided for students to read, analyze, and then answer questions about each one. Step 1: Answer each question in Part A. Carefully read or view each document in Part A of the DBQ question, and answer the question that follows each document. Step 2: Read through the grading rubric. A DBQ essay question will always be accompanied by a grading rubric which explains how the essay response will be graded. Step 3: Compose a thesis statement. Read the task section in Part B of the DBQ essay question and analyze it in order to figure out what it is asking you to do. Discuss means "to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail." Describe means "to illustrate something in words or tell about it." Show means "to point out; to set forth clearly a position or idea by stating it and giving data to support it." Explain Step 4: Organize the essay. A. B. C.
Draft 21st Century Skills List « Skills for the 21st Century Below is a list we’ve collected of the ‘meta-skills’/cognitive skills Adults will need to Succeed in the 21st Century. These were drafted by a small group of Tech folks at the Center for Literacy Studies and then added to/refined some at COABE 2010. We plan to update this list based on blog discussions, research we find, and comments on this page. please let us know what you think! Purple were added at COABE – the most recent update. *We think teaching these skills is a real challenge and would welcome ideas! Like this: Like Loading... CAIS21stcentury - List of 21st Century Skills Cooperation '''Cooperation, co-operation, or coöperation''' is the process of working or acting together, which can be accomplished by both intentional and non-intentional agents. In its simplest form it involves things working in harmony, side by side, while in its more complicated forms, it can involve something as complex as the inner workings of a human being or even the social patterns of a nation. It is the alternative to working separately in competition. Communication '''Communication''' is a process that allows organisms to exchange information by several methods. Creativity '''Creativity''' (or "creativeness") is a mental process involving the generation of new ideas or concepts, or new associations between existing ideas or concepts. Organization An '''organization''' (or '''organisation''' — see spelling differences) is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals, which controls its own performance, and which has a boundary separating it from its environment.