In this months Emerging Tech webinar, presenter Michelle Luhtala talks about mobile learning in the library and it’s relationship to eContent. In the hour long session, Michelle discussed how the tools we use to access eContent impact school library services. She also discussed factors to consider when developing instructional programs that use mobile technology such… read more →
This month’s Game Based Learning webinar was both informative and entertaining. Educators, Professionals, and in an edWeb first -Students, tuned in to hear the very lively Chris Haskell talk about his work over the past two years on the principles of quest-based learning. In his very spirited presentation Chris discussed key design elements of quest-based learning, such… read more →
Principal Eric Sheninger and educator Juliana Meehan discussed the evolving model of their Independent OpenCourseWare Studies (IOCS) program, which was implemented this year at New Milford High School. Eric and Juliana shared how their program has paved the way for their high school students to choose from a dizzying array of OpenCourseWare offered by the… read more →
Infographics are becoming one of the most commonly used methods of conveying information. They can be used to display data, trends, ideas, and much more. Presenter Kathy Schrock shared tips and tricks for using student-created infographics as a form of assessment in this months PD in Action webinar. The presentation showcased how infographics are created… read more →
Over the past few years, schools have begun to evaluate the efficacy of both mobile learning and social networking. While concepts have usually been evaluated separately, the advent of numerous mobile devices and new education based social networking tools has caused the ideas to become tightly interrelated. Presenter Shawn Gross shared an overview on… read more →
Graphic organizers are a great way to help students see the “big picture” and organize their thoughts. While the first image of a graphic organizer we think of is usually a Venn Diagram, there are many other types of other graphic organizers that can be used. Presenter Shannon Holden as he shared his extensive list… read more →
This months Brain and Learning webinar was both informative and inspirational. Over 250 participants joined to hear Angela discuss how successful student’s, workers, and citizens have identifiable habits and behaviors which allow them to manage emotions, communicate effectively, and sustain themselves as independent and successful lifelong learners. As Angela shared intentional lessons and conversations that nurture the brain and… read more →
Imagine a school district where personalized language-learning enables elementary students to learn Spanish and Mandarin. Envision school buildings where anyone, including teachers, paraprofessionals and cafeteria staff, can experience learning a new language; and students benefit by engaging in conversations with native adult speakers in a variety of school settings. This is the environment West Linn-Wilsonville… read more →
This month’s webinar explored new ways to invite students, parents, and community members to be part of your school garden experience. Nino La Stella, Greenhouse Director for the Montclair Public Schools in New Jersey, shared A Feast for Every Season, a Mount Hebron Middle School Greenhouse program that enables its students to appreciate the rhythm… read more →
How do you make independent learning work in the classroom? How do you accomplish a flipped classroom without giving out homework, and what is a “3 Ring Circus of Learning?” Find out in this month’s Flipped Learning webinar “Flipped Learning Primer Part II: Flipped-Mastery Learning” Session Description Flipped Learning Network’s Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams will… read more →