Infographics are rapidly becoming the premier method of conveying data, trends, even résumés. These informative and eye catching images come in all shapes and sizes, and are beginning to be very popular in classrooms across the nation. As abundant of the types of infographics, are the tools available to build them. Presenter Shannon Holden explored these, and the many other parts of infographics in this month’s TechTools webinar. Attendees were… read more →
Blended learning has quickly become one of the hottest topics in Education. With so many moving parts, it can often become overwhelming. In this session, presenter Ryan Imbriale decoded the concept of blended learning by sharing concrete examples and offering straight-forward dos and don’ts for principals. Ryan shared his experience with Blended Learning in his school, as well as quick tips to help support blended implementation. He also explored lessons learned from… read more →
In this webinar, presenter Sean O’Neil, Technology Coordinator, and T.H.E. Journal’s EdTech Innovator of the Month, shared his use of technology at Antioch High School in Antioch, California. Sean discussed using gamification in the classroom to encourage students to work on problems and skills to reach the next level. Sean also shared how he used iTunes podcasts in a new and unexpected way, and embarked on a new project to… read more →
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 as BYOD, giving a participants a “Beginners Guide to Mobile Learning”. This session answered questions… 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 and concentrate on the student literacy skills necessary to research, critique, summarize, and communicate information… 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 School District administrators created to develop 21st century skills that embrace understanding languages and world… 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 show you how to implement a flipped-mastery classroom that marries modern technology with inquiry- or… read more →
Presented by Dr. Daniel Gallagher, Assistant Superintendent of the Bound Brook School District in New Jersey Sponsored by NASSP, NAESP, and School Leadership Briefing About this Session As educators, we desire to personalize education for a new generation in a global world – teaching students 21st century skills to empower them in their learning is the paramount task for great educators. A misconception of 21st Century Skills is the incorporation of technology into learning,… read more →
Presented by Shannon Holden, Assistant Principal, Republic Middle School, MOSponsored by Pearson Teachability View the webinar “Using TED-Ed, Khan Academy, and Sophia to Flip Your Classroom” Now that the “Flipping” trend has turned into a full-fledged movement, teachers are adapting their teaching methods like never before, recording their lectures for at-home viewing, and dedicating class time for project-based learning and more personalized instruction. However, some teachers want to Flip their… read more →