Have you ever wondered how a digital age filled with smartphones, tablets, and apps for almost everything impacts your brain? Presenters Betsy Hill and Dr. Sara Sawtelle discussed how a technology driven era is affecting our brains in this months Brain and Learning webinar. They explored what brain research is telling us about video games, cell phones,… 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… 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 →
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 →
eBooks, eContent, and eReaders, oh my! With so many e’s it can be hard to tell one from the other. In this month’s Emerging Tech webinar presenter Michelle Luhtala explored and explained the various formats of digital content. During the hour long session Michelle discussed what to consider when selecting a format and an effective… read more →
edWebers were “twitterpated” with this month’s TechTools webinar presented by Shannon Holden. In this lively session all about Twitter for teachers, participants learned how to effectively develop their skills and careers in 140 characters or less. The hour long session was full of great ideas and suggestions for any twitter user. Veterans and newbies alike conversed eagerly as Shannon shared tips and… 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… read more →