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SUMMARY:Beyond the Basics: Coding with Conditionals and Variables
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Katrina Keene\, Senior Education Outreach Manager\, Wonder Workshop; and Dylan Portelance\, Product Manager\, Wonder Workshop\nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nCaught the coding bug in your classroom and ready to take your students’ computational thinking to the next level? Variables and conditionals are powerful programming concepts found in almost every language that allow students to model counting\, checking\, and decision making. They can be tricky but with the right examples they can be mastered and made fun. \nIn this edWebinar\, discover the power of using variables and conditionals in both simple and complex programs. Find out how these concepts can be illustrated for beginners through interactive content and try your hand at a few puzzles along the way. Finally\, see how using robots like Wonder Workshop’s award-winning Dash and Dot can be used to further showcase the trickier side of introductory programming through real world examples of code. \nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to K-12 and higher education teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders\, as well as technology integrationists\, technology coaches\, and information specialists. \nAbout the Presenters  \nDr. Katrina Keene is a national and international speaker and has spent the last 17 years in K-12 technology education. Currently\, Dr. Keene is the senior education outreach manager in education at Wonder Workshop for the central United States. Prior to this\, Dr. Keene was an Education Strategist for CDWG\, Director of Technology\, Instructional Technology Coach\, K-5 Computer Teacher\, and College Professor\, as well as a 3rd grade\, 1st grade\, and kindergarten teacher. \nDr. Keene loves staying connected with educators through Twitter\, Instagram\, Facebook\, Periscope and other social media platforms and is thrilled to bring her expertise and research to thousands of schools across the nation. Dr. Keene is an MIEExpert\, Remind Connected Educator\, founder of #tntechchat and #edcampleadtn\, and can be found in several well-known EdTech publications\, blogs\, and podcasts. \n \n \nDylan Portelance is a product manager at Wonder Workshop\, where he enjoys thinking and learning with educators about coding and robotics in K–8 classrooms. Previously\, Dylan spent three years with the ScratchJr team leading design research teams and developing curriculum for young children. He also spent two years writing code for design studios creating data visualizations and web applications. A creative coding tutor and musician\, he is always searching for new ways to bridge computing with the arts. Dylan earned his MA in child development and BS in computer science and music from Tufts University. \n \nJoin the Coding & Robotics K-8 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWonder Workshop creates engaging\, hands-on learning tools\, programming languages\, and curriculum that bring STEM and coding to life for grades K-8. Robotics fosters critical thinking skills at an early age\, encourages creativity\, and turns students into makers rather than consumers. Wonder Workshop is the creator of the Dash and Dot robots. Let’s inspire students to be future leaders in technology. Find out more at makewonder.com
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Developing a Fundable and Sustainable STEM Program
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alex Urrea\, Founder and Managing Partner of Eduscape and Founder of Global Innovations in Education\nSponsored by littleBits Education \nThis edWebinar has been canceled. We do our best to try to avoid schedule changes\, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. We apologize for the inconvenience. \nDuring this edWebinar\, participants will learn about various funding sources through federal\, state and local grants\, as well as strategies to secure private foundation funding. \nLearn how to develop a fundable and sustainable STEM education program that will qualify for entitlement funding and at the same time\, can be used to apply for public and private grants. Identify and explore best strategies and leading indicators that both interest the funding source and qualify under their guidelines. This session will provide clarity and a roadmap to guide you in securing funding for your STEM program. \nDuring the edWebinar\, educators and administrators will: \n\nLearn about federal entitlement programs that support STEM education\nDiscover foundation approaches to program design\nIdentify the key elements grantors seek in awarding STEM grants\nLearn to tell your story to the grantor\nReview best practices for entitlement fund and grant seeking\n\nThis event will be of particular benefit to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions after the presentation. \nAbout the Presenter \nAlex Urrea is Founder and Managing Partner of Eduscape and Founder of Global Innovations in Education\, a nonprofit focused on the exchange of impactful STEM products between countries. Alex recently keynoted the China Education and Innovation Expo\, where he presented to 10\,000+ educators on “Integrating the 5th C into STEAM Education.” He is a former science teacher who has been leading education companies for 20+ years and now runs Eduscape\, the only privately-held PD company authorized by ISTE to deliver the ISTE Educator Certification. Eduscape has delivered professional learning to over 750\,000 educators. Alex is also a certified grant writing executive and has written over $50 million of K-12 education grants in STEM and technology over the past 10 years. \n\nTo participate in the live edWebinar\, log in with current version of Google Chrome or install the meeting app prior to the edWebinar on your computer\, your Apple device\, or Android device.  If you have a firewall in your location\, you can participate on your mobile device using your cellular data (not your local network). \nThe edWebinar recording will be posted to this page the day after the presentation. \nJoin the STEM Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nlittleBits makes technology kits that are fun\, easy-to-use\, and infinitely creative. The kits are composed of electronic building blocks that are color-coded\, magnetic\, and make complex technology simple and fun. Together they’re interchangeable in millions of different ways to empower kids to invent anything – from a sibling alarm\, to a wireless robot\, to a digital instrument.
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SUMMARY:Data Access Is Easier Than Ever: Is That a Good Thing?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Larry Fruth\, Executive Director and CEO\, Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community; and Jena Draper\, Founder and General Manager\, CatchOn\nHosted by Monica Cougan\, Product Marketing Manager\, ENA\nSponsored by the Education Networks of America (ENA) and CatchOn \nWatch the Recording\nToday’s schools are managing hundreds of digital assets\, data points\, instructional websites\, and applications. These web-based tools are providing educators and administrative leaders with a vast pool of data\, but with great power comes great responsibility. Keeping student data secure and managing expectations surrounding student data privacy is critical\, but unfortunately it can be very challenging and overwhelming for today’s already time- and resource-constrained school districts. \nIn this edWebinar\, discover some easy-to-implement student data privacy and monitoring best practices. Learn about some potential vulnerabilities you may be overlooking and hear steps your school district can take to better safeguard your data. This recorded session will be of particular benefit to preK-12 school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Larry Fruth II is currently the executive director and CEO of the Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community. A4L is an independent non-profit membership organization comprised of over 3\,200 software vendors and educational institutions whose mission is to support the identification\, management\, movement and usage of learning information within the education sector. Dr. Fruth has over 30 years of experience in teaching and learning as a classroom teacher/professor\, curriculum and professional development designer\, and state and federal policymaker. He has worked with two White House administrations\, international government education agencies and marketplace providers in advising on strategies and policies in the development of longitudinal data systems to leverage previous and current technology investments. Most recently Dr. Fruth served as a director for the Ohio Department of Education where he oversaw development of Technology Academic Content Standards\, a state educational technology director designee\, and the lead for various federal programs as well as pointing various pK-16 partnership initiatives. \n \n \nJena Draper is the founder and general manager at CatchOn\, a company designed to support teaching and learning through the smarter use of data and technology. In 2016\, she created CatchOn to help districts meet and adapt to changing instructional needs and trends through the use of real-time data and cutting-edge technology. Jena is passionate about improving how students learn with technology. \n \nAbout the Host \nMonica Cougan joined ENA in 2012\, where she currently serves as the product marketing manager. Bringing over 30 years of experience in technology integration\, Monica oversees ENA’s partner program and product marketing initiatives. Monica’s prior work with education and the integration of technology in schools and districts\, helps guide ENA’s work with education partners offering outstanding programs to schools. She has extensive experience in building collaborative network opportunities specifically videoconferencing and collaborative technologies. Monica continues to support national organizations advocating for the effective use of technology and supporting the needs of our education and library communities. \n \nTo participate in the live edWebinar\, log in with current version of Google Chrome or install the meeting app prior to the edWebinar on your computer\, your Apple device\, or Android device.  If you have a firewall in your location\, you can participate on your mobile device using your cellular data (not your local network). \nThe edWebinar recording will be posted to this page the day after the presentation. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n ENA delivers robust and reliable broadband\, Wi-Fi/LAN\, communication\, and cloud services to K–12 schools\, higher education institutions\, and libraries across the nation. We work side-by-side with our customers to ensure they have the connectivity\, communication\, and collaboration solutions they need to be successful. \n \nCatchOn is a user-friendly data analytics tool that collects real-time data on every device\, enabling school districts to make data-informed decisions about the apps and online tools their educators and students are using. In 2018\, CatchOn joined forces with ENA\, a leading provider of comprehensive technology solutions to education institutions and libraries across the nation. Collectively\, CatchOn and ENA leverage their respective resources and expertise to deliver critical services and solutions that help school districts produce positive outcomes in the communities they serve.
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SUMMARY:Arguing from Evidence in the Connected Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Belinda Shillingburg\, Humanities Department Chair\, James Denman Middle School\, San Francisco\, CA\nHosted by Andrea Aust\, Senior Manager\, Science Education\, KQED\nSponsored by KQED Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFrom gun violence to vaping\, water scarcity to saving endangered species\, teens care about a kaleidoscope of issues in their own communities and around the world. In this edWebinar\, learn how to help your students in social studies\, science\, language arts and other courses analyze information\, respond to online claims and argue with evidence using the free\, online platform KQED Learn. Belinda Shillingburg\, a San Francisco Unified School District middle school humanities chair\, shares instructional integration ideas and tips and discuss her processes for using this new platform successfully. \nBelinda walks you through creative ways to help students investigate topics\, find and evaluate reliable resources\, respond to opposing viewpoints\, and make media to share with peers to express their opinions and positions. She also talks about the roles classroom teachers can play in encouraging students to think critically about issues\, participate in vigorous civil discourse\, and build their media literacy and communication skills. \nedWebinar viewers will learn how to use the site and access the resources needed to readily implement KQED Learn in their classrooms the next day. This recorded session will be of particular benefit to middle and high school educators\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nBelinda Shillingburg is an eighth grade English teacher and humanities department chair in San Francisco\, CA. She comes to the Bay Area having taught in online\, hybrid\, and traditional Schools from the elementary to university levels. A conference speaker for online learning\, Belinda is also pursuing the PBS Certified Media Literacy Educator program. Her classroom practice is focused on helping students own their education\, while becoming digitally literate critical thinkers. She enjoys keeping up with edtech innovations and best practices in teaching and learning via her Twitter @britlitlover91 \n\nAbout the Host \nAs the senior manager of science education\, Andrea Aust leads KQED’s STEM education work\, developing resources for use in formal and informal educational settings\, and providing professional learning for educators on how to integrate media and media production into STEM programs. Andrea graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in environmental science and earned her M.A. in teaching and multiple subject teaching credential from the University of San Francisco. Before arriving at KQED\, she taught\, developed and managed marine science and environmental education programs in Aspen\, Catalina Island\, and the Bay Area. \n\nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nKQED supports educators in using public media in formal and informal learning environments. With a focus on amplifying youth voice\, making media\, civic participation\, and richer learning\, we provide free standards-aligned content and resources educators can trust.
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SUMMARY:Creating Classroom Content in Augmented Reality
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jaime Donally\, Author\, Speaker\, and Edtech Consultant\nSponsored by 3DBear Inc. \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nExplore a new augmented reality tool that allows educators to easily create AR in their classrooms. Designing lessons using the latest technology doesn’t have to be difficult and allowing our students to be creators of content is essential for their future skills. While the technology is a hot topic\, many educators are questioning how augmented reality works and how it can support classroom instruction and learning. \nThe goal of this edWebinar is to equip educators with understanding of the AR technology and knowledge about how to effectively use the tool in the classroom curriculum. At the completion of the session\, educators will see augmented reality in action and have access to download the resource to incorporate in the classroom immediately. \nThis recorded session will of particular benefit to preK-8 teachers and librarians. \nAbout the Presenter \nJaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and later moved into instructional technology. Her desire to build relationships has brought about opportunities to collaborate with students and educators around the world. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. \nHer latest adventures include the launch of Global Maker Day and the #ARVRinEDU community. She works as an author and speaker to provide practical use of augmented and virtual reality with more resources at ARVRinEDU.com. \n \nJoin the Computer Science & STEM Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n3DBear AR is an innovative learning application that allows users to build Augmented Reality scenes using virtual 3D models and their surroundings. It adaptably allows educators to teach various content in any grade level and any subject using Augmented Reality\, 3D-printing and 21st century skills.
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SUMMARY:Leadership for Mobile Learning: Creating a Shared Vision
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Peter Aiken\, Superintendent\, Manheim Central School District\, PA; Michelle Murphy\, Superintendent\, Rim of the World School District\, CA; and Dr. Randy Ziegenfuss\, Superintendent\, Salisbury Township School District\, PA\nProgram Host and Moderator: Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Program\nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEven in today’s world of ubiquitous use of technology\, we still continue to see some school districts implementing technology initiatives without giving enough consideration to their own fundamental reasons for moving forward. We have all seen or read about districts that launch 1:1 programs without thinking through why their students require individual access to digital devices. Sometimes districts feel they must keep up with their students who are viewed as digital natives or match a neighboring district’s technology program. Fulfilling a board mandate can also be the driver behind a decision to launch a 1:1 initiative. Without a coherent\, shared vision for implementing any technology program\, the project is likely to be diluted\, lack the desired impact or worse\, simply fail miserably. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn from district leaders just what it takes to successfully deploy\, implement and sustain a shared commitment to mobile learning and discover the “why” behind their own leadership in this arena. This recorded session is of special value for school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders.  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Peter Aiken is currently the superintendent of Manheim Central School District in Pennsylvania. He is passionate about preparing students for a world that gets crazier by the day. Dr. Aiken began his teaching career in Norfolk\, VA as a reading teacher. He returned to Pittsburgh as a high school English teacher. On his way to becoming a superintendent of schools\, he has served and garnered tremendous leadership lessons as an assistant principal\, principal\, and assistant superintendent. Dr. Aiken’s core leadership tenet is everything rises and falls on relationships. Originally from Oakmont\, PA\, a suburb of Pittsburgh\, Dr. Aiken now resides in Lancaster\, PA\, with his wife and three kids. He is an avid reader and is often found running and ruminating after a great read. You are invited to connect with him on Twitter and share your favorite leadership book at @pj_aiken. You can also read his leadership blog. \n \nMichelle Murphy is serving her second year as Superintendent of Rim of the World Unified School District in California. Prior to her appointment as superintendent\, Michelle served as the chief technology officer for Coachella Valley Unified School District. During her time with CVUSD\, Michelle opened a new department called the “iCenter” which was charged with rolling out 18\,000 iPads for the 2013/2014 school year with the focus of supporting nine 900 teachers with the California Computer Science Standards and technology integration/instruction. Michelle is an authorized Apple Foundations Trainer and a CETPA certified CTO. She guided both the educational technology and IT departments to support district and site personnel to plan and complete all iPad deployments and the Mobile Learning Initiative. Michelle’s professional background also includes her tenure at the Hesperia Unified School District as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and finalist for CA Elementary Principal of the Year. \n \nDr. Randy Ziegenfuss\, Superintendent of Salisbury Township School District in Pennsylvania\, is an educational disruption designer. He is passionate about moving K-12 schools away from the dominant “school” paradigm and conversation to a learner-centered\, learner-friendly design responsive to the context of the ever-changing\, technology-rich world we live in. He strives to answer the question: What new leadership competencies does it take to truly transform our schools—to create a new form of education? You can read his blog and listen to his podcasts\, Shift Your Paradigm and TL Talk Radio. \n \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is a 34-year veteran educator who served as the executive director for educational technology in the Klein Independent School District\, located just outside Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the team in Klein ISD that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to over 4\,000 professional educators serving over 50\,000 students. During that time Ann also co-chaired the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Education Agency’s Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. \nToday\, she is based in Los Angeles\, California working as a public speaker\, writer\, and independent education consultant focused on supporting leadership\, visioning and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. She is a frequent presenter at state\, national and international education conferences. Ann serves as project director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Program. She serves on the board of PowerMyLearning Los Angeles and on the advisory board of Project Tomorrow. In the fall of 2016 Ann co-authored and published Life Lessons in Leadership: The Way of the Wallaby. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® OneClick® includes a library of over 5\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, and Dropbox cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Accessible from any computer\, tablet or smartphone\, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. \n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education.
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SUMMARY:Sign Language\, Songs and Felt Stories: Literacy Learning in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carol Garboden Murray\, MSEd\, Author of Simple Signing with Young Children\nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nIn this edWebinar\, Carol Garboden Murray\, MSEd\, Author of Simple Signing with Young Children demonstrates how to use American Sign Language (ASL) while simultaneously engaging children with songs and felt stories. The goal of this presentation is to give participants an up close and personal demonstration of how ASL can complement and enrich a song and story experience for children ages 2-6. \nThis is a fun workshop which invites participants to sign and sing along. The edWebinar recording is also available\, so the songs\, stories and signs can be easily accessible for review and immediately incorporated into an early childhood teaching practice. During this session\, Carol integrate a short discussion about how combining songs\, signs and stories reinforces literacy skills in a way that allows children to see\, hear\, touch and feel language. \nThis recorded presentation will be of particular benefit to early childhood teachers for children ages 2-6\, toddlers\, preschoolers and kindergarteners.\nAbout the Presenter  \nCarol Garboden Murray\, MSEd is currently the director of nursery school at Bard College in Annandale-on-the-Hudson\, NY. She is also a professional development specialist and the founder of the Early Childhood Institute of the Hudson River Valley. Carol has many years of experience directing and teaching in programs for young children including in special education therapeutic preschools\, early intervention centers\, campus child care centers\, and public school kindergartens. Carol is the author of Simple Signing with Young Children (Gryphon House Press) and has written numerous educational articles for professional magazines and journals such as Young Children\, Teaching Young Children\, and Child Care Information Exchange. \n\nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
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SUMMARY:Autism\, Sexual Health\, and Today’s Sexual Culture
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Katherine Antall\, MS\, Human Sexuality Specialist\, Behavioral Health Department\, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD)\nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nThe world of sexual health can be intimidating for anyone\, but if a person has autism spectrum disorder (ASD)\, it can be even more challenging. Difficulties with boundaries\, safe sexual expression\, and forming healthy romantic relationships are common for teens and adults with ASD. If you support someone who struggles with these issues\, and you want to learn more about sexuality and positive supports\, please watch Katherine Antall\, MS in this edWebinar that addresses these topics and more. Learning objectives of the presentation include: \n\nLearn about typical sexual development through the lifespan\nExamine how ASD may impact sexual expression and forming romantic relationships\nExplore the role of sensory processing within the sexual response cycle\nDiscuss the role of culture and technology on sexual health\, specifically as it applies to those with ASD\nDiscover ways to develop positive\, supportive environments for healthy sexuality\nLearn about addressing problematic sexual behavior with tips and resources for parents and professionals\n\nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to middle school through higher education teachers and school and district leaders as well as therapists\, behavior specialists\, associate teachers and aides. \nAbout the Presenter \nKatherine Antall\, MS obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Dayton\, her master’s degree in educational psychology from Miami University\, and completed additional training through the University of Michigan’s Sexual Health Certificate Program. She is the human sexuality specialist in the Behavioral Health Department at the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD). Katherine provides sexual health assessment\, counseling\, and consultative services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their support teams. Prior to CCBDD\, she worked in the Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Department at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. \n\nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \n  \nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! \n  \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators.
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SUMMARY:Think Like an Engineer
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carol Mueller\, Educational Consultant\nSponsored by Carolina Biological Supply Company \nWatch the Recording\nIs thinking like an engineer the same as thinking like a scientist? While there are many similarities\, the unique way engineers think is a valuable skill that can benefit all students as they learn\, explore careers\, and become global citizens of the 21st century. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) three-dimensional learning standards expect K-5 educators to embed the 8 Science and Engineering Practices into every science class. \nIn this edWebinar\, educational consultant Carol Mueller explores the four stages of how real engineers work and offer practical tips on how easily these can be incorporated into the science classroom. This recorded presentation will be of particular benefit to elementary through middle school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and other STEM or STEAM educators as well as anyone interested in the NGSS. \n  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nCarol Mueller is an outside consultant for Carolina Biological Supply Company. Carol was the director of the Alabama Math\, Science\, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) and Associate Director of the Hands-on Activities Science Program (HASP) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) from 2004 to 2016. Prior to becoming the director\, she was an AMSTI Science Specialist during 2003-2004. Carol began her teaching career in 1991 teaching and first through fifth grades and she was a teacher-in-residence for HASP in 1996-1997. She is a certified presenter for inquiry-based science and math modules and continues to plan and facilitate professional development activities. Carol served on the executive board of directors for the Alabama Science Teachers Association 2004-5 and was elected Teacher of the Year for two years at Somerville Road Elementary School. Carol’s education includes an educational leadership certification\, master’s degree in elementary education\, bachelor’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in finance and business administration. \nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nFrom our beginnings in 1927\, Carolina Biological Supply Company has grown to become a leading supplier of science teaching materials. Today\, we serve customers worldwide\, including teachers\, professors\, home-school educators\, and professionals in health and science-related fields.
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SUMMARY:Students Leverage Technology Tools and Makerspaces to Personalize Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Grace Borst\, Innovation Specialist\, St. Albans City School\, VT with St. Albans City School students: Mackenzie Smith\, Annabelle Peak\, Elliot DesLauriers\, Duffy Smith\, Amelia Pinkham\, and Alexis LaFreniere\nHosted by Christine Fox\, Deputy Executive Director\, SETDA\nSponsored by AT&T Aspire \nWatch the Recording\nListen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLearn how SETDA’s 2018 Student Voices Award Winner\, St. Albans City School in Vermont\, embraces technology tools to personalize instruction. Fourth to sixth grade students will discuss their STEAM classes and their use of the makerspace to explore their personal passions and artistic abilities. In addition\, students share how the school’s collaborative stewardship projects support the community. \nTeachers\, please watch this recorded edWebinar with your students to experience an inspirational presentation by a group of energetic and creative students who will engage all participants. Student viewers must view the program with their teacher. Administrators\, curriculum directors\, and all educators will benefit from watching this recorded edWebinar. \n  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nGrace Borst is one of two Innovation Specialists at St. Albans City School in Vermont. She has the unique role of being able to work with students one on one or in the class setting. She also has the opportunity to collaborate and co-teach with colleagues to integrate technology into their lessons and projects. Technology is so pervasive in students’ day to day lives. Grace believes it is the teacher’s job is to inspire them\, educate them\, give them access and help them use technology safely. \n \n \nSt. Albans City School students: Top row starting on left—Annabelle Peak\, Duffy Smith\, Elliot DesLauriers; front row starting on left—Mackenzie Smith\, Alexis LaFreniere\, and Amelia Pinkham\n \n  \nAbout the Host \nChristine Fox is the deputy executive director for SETDA. As Deputy Executive Director\, she collaborates with the executive director in charting strategic direction\, administration\, planning and financial decisions involving SETDA. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. In addition\, she manages many of SETDA’s research and product development projects from conception to publication. The management of such projects includes coordinating data collection from all states\, supervising consultants and staff\, ensuring member input and supervising the publishing process. Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift\, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States\, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action\, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting. She has worked as an educational consultant and curriculum developer for a national whole school reform model\, ESOL coordinator and 3rd grade teacher. Christine has a Masters of Science in teaching English as a second language from Florida International University and received her bachelor’s degree in English literature from Florida State University. \nJoin the Student Voice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \n \n \n \nListen to the Podcast\nWe’re happy to make podcasts available for selected panel discussions and interviews.\nIf you would like a CE certificate for this presentation\, watch the edWebinar recording and take the CE quiz. \nDownload here
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SUMMARY:Shaping the Future of Education Research: Digital Promise’s Challenge Map
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Babe Liberman\, M.Ed.\, Research Project Manager\, Digital Promise\nHosted by Sierra Noakes\, M.Ed.\, Research Project Manager\, Digital Promise\nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nHow can education leaders and researchers partner to address the biggest challenges facing schools today? \nWe know that school districts across the country are tackling the toughest challenges in education\, including kindergarten readiness\, family engagement\, and school redesign. To address these challenges\, we need to understand how they are experienced in different settings—from small\, rural districts to large\, urban districts—and we need to learn from educators and researchers who are working to solve these issues. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how the Digital Promise Research team collaborated with school districts in the League of Innovative Schools to discover precisely which shared challenges these forward-thinking districts are prioritizing in order to surface promising approaches and bring educators and researchers together around pressing problems of practice. We’ll talk about how school leaders and educators can shape this process\, and share how you can apply these ideas at your own school to think through research priorities. Learn how to utilize the Challenge Map\, an interactive tool featuring information and resources on 36 specific education challenges. \nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders\, as well as researchers. \nAbout the Presenter \nBabe Liberman manages the Research@Work project at Digital Promise\, which aims to increase the use of research in the design\, development\, and implementation of education programs and practices. Previously\, Babe worked at the Center for Childhood Creativity\, the research and advisory division of the Bay Area Discovery Museum\, where she managed projects to help schools\, libraries\, media outlets and toy companies use the latest education and child development research findings to improve their work; and facilitated educational programs for children and families at several museums and cultural institutions. She holds a B.A. from Yale College and an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. \nAbout the Host\nAt Digital Promise\, Sierra Noakes focuses on building districts’ and educators’ capacity to make evidence-based decisions around innovative programs and practices. In addition to conducting and supporting edtech pilot studies in collaboration with districts across the country\, Sierra is also working on research projects studying technology integration to support low-resourced K12 students and adult learners. Prior to joining Digital Promise\, Sierra was an applied behavior analysis instructor and curriculum coordinator at an autism center in New York. While working on her Master’s in Education Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education\, she also served as project manager and policy analyst for a nonprofit creating hybrid academic and SEL courses for students with Dyslexia and ADHD. Sierra received her B.A. in Government from Claremont McKenna College.  \n \nJoin the Research and Evidence in Edtech community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn.
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SUMMARY:Building a Collaborative Culture for Product Efficacy Studies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Denis Newman\, CEO\, Evidentally\, Inc.; and Kylene Shen\, VP of Marketing\, Evidentally\, Inc. \nWatch the Recording\nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Denis Newman\, CEO\, and Kylene Shen\, VP of Marketing for Evidentally\, Inc.\, show edtech vendors and school districts how both can benefit from collaboratively conducted product efficacy studies. The collaboration becomes possible if vendors and schools take full advantage of the data collected routinely from a product’s use by students and teachers. This session is designed for edtech developers and educators interested in the best of what is available in the fast growing edtech world. \nMany districts are already taking advantage of data available simply from student and teacher logins to identify products that are not being used to the extent allowed by expensive license agreements—to avoid paying for “seats” that aren’t used. Edtech vendors may rely on login data to give them a sense of where and how wide their “reach” is. But it isn’t enough to look at the implementation numbers. What if the popular app doesn’t actually work? Should the district encourage teachers to use the alternative (underutilized but effective) app\, and stop using the very popular app that doesn’t meet the stated goal? Are edtech vendors missing an essential piece of their ideal implementation model? Are there certain subgroups of users that benefit more from the app than others? By connecting the edtech readily available product’s usage data to the district’s routinely collected outcome data\, efficacy studies can be conducted quickly and inexpensively. \nFrom this recorded edWebinar\, edtech developers will learn techniques for lowering the cost of studies with their own usage data to pre-qualify customers with the right pattern of usage for studies that meet the ESSA standards for evidence. Educators will learn why efficacy studies must measure the differences in impact that apps have for students and teachers with different preparation or resources. Together\, edtech vendors and educators can help each other improve the apps and target them to schools where they are most effective.  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Denis Newman\, lead author of the software industry’s guidelines for research on edtech impact\, is the CEO of both Empirical Education Inc. as well as Evidentally\, a spin-off research organization that conducts dozens of RCTs and other evaluations of school programs. He has 35 years of experience improving student-teacher learning processes and instructional technologies\, and is a pioneer in applying internet to student learning\, professional development\, and school administration. His Ph.D. in developmental psychology is from the City University of New York. \n\nKylene Chinsio Shen brings more than 18 years of experience in the education industry to her role as VP of Marketing for Evidentally\, Inc. Since receiving her MSEd from Northwestern University\, she worked as a curriculum developer\, an elementary school teacher and math specialist\, an instructional designer\, and product manager. At Empirical Education\, she has overseen the development of company products\, and at Evidentally\, is leading the company’s marketing efforts. \n\nJoin the InsideK12 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here!
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SUMMARY:Cloud Computing: Taking Advantage of the Latest Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Doug Brubaker\, Superintendent\, Fort Smith Public Schools\, AR; Dr. Hank Thiele\, Superintendent\, Community HS District 99\, IL; and Frankie Jackson\, Chief Technology Officer and Assistant Superintendent\, Cypress Fairbanks ISD\, TX\nProgram Host and Moderator: Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Program\nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nThe majority of IT workloads are already running in the cloud as districts turn to software as a service (SaaS) for email and other productivity tools\, learning management systems\, and other learning solutions. But SaaS is only one way to engage with the cloud—there are many other ways! \nNew technologies and applications are being developed in the cloud for numerous industries with many now becoming available to schools and districts. Moving to the cloud offers great benefits\, but also requires new skills and analysis to determine what\, when\, and how to move. Learn from our superintendent panelists how they are leading their school districts’ efforts to leverage the advantages that cloud computing brings to multiple aspects of school operations. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of special value for school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. Gain a better understanding of how and why to consider leveraging cloud computing in your own school district. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Doug Brubaker has served as Superintendent of Fort Smith Public Schools\, an Arkansas district with over 14\,000 students\, since January 2017. The district is now in the process of implementing Vision 2023\, a new five-year strategic plan developed by hundreds of parents\, students\, educators\, and members of the community. In May 2018\, district residents approved the first millage increase in 31 years for upgrades related to instructional innovation\, school safety\, technology access\, and career development. Prior to Fort Smith\, Dr. Brubaker served for over 20 years as a teacher and leader at the campus and district levels in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He holds a doctorate in educational computing from the University of North Texas\, an M.Ed. from Texas Christian University\, a B.A. from the University of Kansas\, and CoSN CETL certification. \n  \nDr. Henry (Hank) Thiele is the superintendent of Community High School District 99 in Illinois\, which serves over 5\,000 students\, drawing from several area communities. District 99 is recognized as one of the first districts to fully close the “Homework Gap” by ensuring every student has access at school and home to a computer\, digital resources\, and Internet access. Dr. Thiele is well known for his expertise in educational technology with a focus on personalizing education through the lens of care. Throughout his career he has led others through the deployment of several large-scale initiatives related to teaching\, learning\, and technology. Examples include working with Google to bring Google for Education into many K-12 settings (including the first deployment of Google in the K-12 setting)\, launching full-scale 1:1 learning programs\, transitioning print resources to digital platforms\, and leading the districts to be recognized nationally for innovations in technology and learning. \nFrankie Jackson has served public education for 25 years as a chief technology officer. Starting the first 10 years of her career in software engineering at NASA supporting the Space Shuttle and Station contracts\, she brings a highly technical perspective to education. As a Baldrige quality examiner while working at NASA\, she transitioned to K-12 because of her love of children\, education\, performance excellence and technology leadership. Working at the highest level in the nation including the Association for School Business and CoSN\, she’s the information technology content leader\, CoSN’s SMART Education Network by Design (SEND) advisor and a member of CoSN’s Policy committee. She was named CoSN’s volunteer of the year in 2018. She is most proud to serve as a trainer for the CoSN’s Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) program where she is helping aspiring CTOs be all they can be. Her new book\, Emergent Technology Leadership\, will be available in 2019. \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is a 34-year veteran educator who served as the executive director for educational technology in the Klein Independent School District\, located just outside Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the team in Klein ISD that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to over 4\,000 professional educators serving over 50\,000 students. During that time Ann also co-chaired the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Education Agency’s Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. \nToday\, she is based in Los Angeles\, California working as a public speaker\, writer\, and independent education consultant focused on supporting leadership\, visioning and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. She is a frequent presenter at state\, national and international education conferences. Ann serves as project director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Program. She serves on the board of PowerMyLearning Los Angeles and on the advisory board of Project Tomorrow. In the fall of 2016 Ann co-authored and published Life Lessons in Leadership: The Way of the Wallaby. \n\nJoin the Super-Connected  community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® OneClick® includes a library of over 5\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, and Dropbox cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Accessible from any computer\, tablet or smartphone\, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. \n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education.
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SUMMARY:The Great Debate: Fractions vs. Decimals
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Zach Wissner-Gross\, PhD\, Product Lead\, Amplify Education; and Drew Corley\, PhD\, Senior Learning Scientist\, Amplify Education\nSponsored by Amplify Fractions \nWatch the Recording\nFractions and decimals. Decimals and fractions. Two alternate representations for the quantities between whole numbers. Both have their uses\, and both present unique challenges to students.\nWe attempt to settle once and for all which representation is superior: fractions or decimals. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Drew Corley makes the case for fractions\, while Dr. Zach Wissner-Gross argues on behalf of decimals. \nThis light-hearted debate reviews the history and mathematics of fractions and decimals\, and will dive into pedagogical challenges and strategies for each. By the end of the debate\, learn some new facts and insights about fractions and decimals\, as well as some new teaching strategies and connections between fractions and decimals. Which one do you prefer? \nGrades 4-8 teachers\, coaches\, and specialists will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters \nZachary Wissner-Gross\, PhD has worked at Amplify Education since 2015\, where he has led development of Amplify Fractions\, an adaptive\, story-driven approach to mathematical instruction. Zachary previously co-founded School Yourself\, an online learning platform used by hundreds of thousands of students around the world. He has launched the first two adaptive massive open online courses (AlgebraX and GeometryX) and authored three interactive textbooks in high school and college mathematics. Zachary completed his undergraduate education in physics and biology at MIT\, and went on to earn his doctorate in physics from Harvard University\, where he was a Hertz Fellow and received the White Award for Excellence in Teaching. \n\n \nDrew Corley\, PhD is a senior learning scientist at Amplify Education\, where he and his team have developed Amplify Fractions—an adaptive\, story-driven approach to mathematical instruction. Drew is a former NBPTS certified teacher in mathematics (EA) with seven years of classroom experience at the high school and collegiate level. During and after graduate studies\, Drew has focused heavily on the topics of assessment\, and upper elementary- and middle-grades students’ learning and understanding of mathematics\, particularly in the rational number domain. He received his BS in mathematics and MT in secondary mathematics education from the University of South Carolina\, and went on to earn his doctorate in mathematics education from North Carolina State University. \n\nJoin the Adaptive Math Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n \n  \nAmplify Fractions is a digital learning program\, laser-focused on fractions. It’s where adaptive learning meets great storytelling\, giving students personalized instruction\, feedback and practice—all in an animated story-driven environment. Students don’t just learn fractions\, they learn to make sense of fractions.
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SUMMARY:Brave Your Fear: Helping Women and Girls to Face Fears and Take Action
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Crista Samaras\, Founder and CEO\, Brave Enterprises; and Katie Carroll\, MPH\, Research Analyst\, Brave Enterprises \nWatch the Recording\nIn this edWebinar\, Crista Samaras\, the founder and CEO of Brave Enterprises\, talks about her 15 years of experience working with thousands of teenage girls and getting to the real base of insecurity\, fear\, grit\, resilience\, and bravery. Furthermore\, Crista discusses how she’s designed Brave’s wild and original programming that addresses the emotional fears that hold people back from the things that scare them. \nBrave has worked with over 4\,000 participants in the last two years with a high concentration of girls and women. With outstanding efficacy rates\, particularly among female participants\, Brave’s dataset is packed with a robust and telling amount of quantitative and qualitative data around the link between bravery and confidence. This is corroborated with national and global statistics on confidence and self-esteem. \nConfidence in girls starts decreasing by the age of 11 and continues to decrease through college. Though boys suffer decreases as well\, men are shown to rebound later in life while women do not. Brave has discovered a fear inflection point that occurs in both girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 13\, where “physical” fears are replaced by “emotional” fears. \nThe design of Brave’s programming is focused on developing interventions that address the management system of those emotional fears. The work is particularly effective for teenage girls who are beginning to feel social and systemic pressures to be perfect versus overwhelming messaging directed at boys to be brave. During Brave’s session\, girls work to practice internal and external behavior\, getting loads of repetition taking action outside of their comfort zones. \nThis edWebinar consists of four major parts\, led by Crista: \n\nDiscussion of Brave’s research and findings\nExplanation of the core principles of Brave’s programming design\nIntroduction to personal bravery practice\nQ&A\n\nTo facilitate this incredible conversation\, Crista will be joined by Katie Carroll\, Brave’s Research Analyst\, who will be representing Brave’s dataset. \nThe women cover the following topics: \n\nBrave language\nCategories of brave action\n3 Ways to Be Brave\nCrush It Loop\nUnderdog Mindset\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is vital to anyone who plays an important role in the life of kids K-12 and beyond\, and anyone who is eager for more ways to positively impact their self-esteem and confidence. It will be useful for individuals who want to learn ways to initiate a personal bravery practice as well as those who want to translate it for their classrooms\, teams\, groups\, companies or homes. \nAbout the Presenters  \nCrista Samaras is the founder and CEO of Brave Enterprises. A graduate of Princeton University\, she was selected Rookie of the Year\, was a 3x All American\, 4x All Ivy League pick\, 2x Ivy League Player of the Year\, and still holds the record for number of career points at Princeton. Crista was on the US Women’s Lacrosse Team from 1995-2007 and competed in both the 2001 and 2005 World Cup Games winning gold and silver medals. In 2005\, she was twice named Player of the Match (vs. Canada and England). \nCrista coached at Yale University before she started her own lacrosse companies in 2004\, which focused on empowering female players. In the next 10 years\, Crista coached thousands of junior women before she sold her teams in 2014. In 2012\, she was the interim Head Coach at the University of Richmond and led the team from a #33 national ranking to a #13 national ranking in just three months. In 2016\, Crista started Brave Enterprises. She lives in New York City. \nKatie Carroll\, Research Analyst at Brave Enterprises\, graduated from Georgetown University in 2009\, and from The George Washington University in 2016 with a masters in public health. She came to Brave Enterprises after witnessing the character programming as a coach and experiencing the impact in her own professional and personal life. Katie examines the data generated in the live sessions to monitor\, evaluate\, and influence the growth of Brave’s programming. She lives in Baltimore\, MD. \n\nJoin the Girls Thinking Global  community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here!
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Meeting Parents Where They Are
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Windy Lopez-Aflitto\, Vice President of Content and Partnerships\, Learning Heroes; and Medha Tare\, Senior Research Scientist\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise\nHosted by Barbara Pape\, Communications Director\, the Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise Global\nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nAccording to Learning Heroes national research over the past three years\, nine in ten K-8 parents\, regardless of race\, income\, geography\, and education levels\, believe their child performs at or above grade level in math and reading. Yet according to NAEP data\, barely a third of students demonstrate the ability to perform at this level\, and the results are much worse for African American and Hispanic children. We believe that if parents have a clearer and more accurate picture of their child’s progress\, they can fully realize their role as learning heroes and best advocate for their child’s academic success. With this information\, parents can also be stronger partners with teachers\, supporting classroom learning at home. \nTo help address this “perception gap\,” Learning Heroes created the “Readiness Check\,” a simple\, highly predictive tool that gives parents a quick (10-15 minute) gut check on how their child has learned foundational skills needed for this school year. Specifically\, the tool (available in English and Spanish to support ELL students) is designed to help parents: \n\nSee how their child has learned foundational skills in math and reading necessary to succeed in their new grade\nLearn what they can do at home to support these specific skills in the context of their everyday lives\nGet immediately connected to skill-specific free\, easy-to-use videos\, activities and more to support learning at home.\n\nIn line with this\, the Learner Variability Project (LVP) has surfaced and organized research across the learning sciences to understand and represent\, from a whole child perspective\, the factors that underlie student achievement. With this resource educators can begin to better understand how a learner’s home environment is connected to other key factors that affect learning\, and provide resources and strategies that can be used in the classroom to best support the whole learner. \nIn this edWebinar\, hear from Windy Lopez-Aflitto and Medha Tare about: \n\nInsights from national research revealing parental mindsets\, concerns\, and opportunities for strengthening parent-teacher partnerships\nResearch-based best practices on communicating with parents overall\nHow to access the Readiness Check\, a free digital tool that helps parents see how their child is progressing with grade-level foundational skills\n\nThe recorded session will benefit preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nWindy Lopez-Aflitto is Director of Content and Partnerships for Learning Heroes. Bringing 20 years of experience in family engagement\, education and philanthropy\, Windy is responsible for content development and partnerships at Learning Heroes. She came to Learning Heroes from American Express\, where she helped with the expansion of the company’s largest philanthropic platform focused on nonprofit leadership development. Previously\, Windy was with Scholastic for nearly a decade and was instrumental in the research and development of the company’s first comprehensive family and community engagement initiative. Windy taught elementary school for several years and started her career in public relations\, focusing on education campaigns. She has been a guest lecturer at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture\, Education and Human Development and at University of the South in collaboration with Yale Child Study Center. Windy frequently appears on Univision sharing advice for Latino families on how to support learning at home. She is the proud mother of two young daughters. \n\nMedha Tare has more than ten years’ experience conducting applied research in the learning sciences. She is a senior scientist on the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise. In this position\, Medha synthesizes research for non-academic audiences so it can be used by educators and edtech developers to improve educational access to students with varied strengths and weaknesses. She has published in many scientific journals including the Journal of Cognition and Development\, as well as blog posts and technical reports that translate research. She earned a B.A. from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Michigan. \nAbout the Host\nBarbara Pape is the communications director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise Global (DPG). She has 20 years of experience in strategic communications\, writing\, and policy analysis\, primarily in education. Previously\, she served as Executive Producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference\, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, where she developed content and oversaw outreach and communications. As a writer\, she has written for numerous publications\, including Harvard University\, the National Education Goals Panel (U.S. Department of Education) and Parents magazine. Barbara also served as editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She earned an EdM at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \n\nJoin the Personalized Learning for All community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn. \nThe fourth installment in Digital Promise Global’s Making Learning Personal For All series\, Policies and Practices that Meet Learners Where They Are highlights the promise of personalized learning to meet the needs of the full diversity of learners. It also examines policy actions and investments that district\, state\, and federal and national levels can take to help each learner master content and a broad range of skills. It makes clear that personalization must consider the whole child\, put learner voice and choice front and center\, and be built on the learning sciences.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20181206/
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SUMMARY:How an Entrepreneurial Mindset Transforms Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Janet Pinto\, CAO\, CMO\, Curriki; Jason Filie\, Manager\, Stakeholder Relations\, Youth Entrepreneurs; Renate Matthews\, Business Teacher\, Cornerstone Health + Technology High School\, MI; and Mik Love\, Training and Curriculum Specialist\, Youth Entrepreneurs\nSponsored by Curriki \nWatch the Recording\nYouth Entrepreneurs® (YE) is not your average business class. The YE educational model lifts the veil between textbook learning and real-world application\, teaching students to see the impact of their decisions\, seize opportunities and take ownership of their own lives. In this edWebinar\, hear how two Detroit YE high school educators—Jason Filie and Renate Matthews—utilized the program’s free curriculum in their classrooms to engage their students through experiential learning—applying actual market scenarios by playing games and participating in activities. They share how their students even had the opportunity to create authentic pop-up businesses of their choosing through an event called Market Day\, where the students got to keep the profits they earned. \nWondering how you can adopt the YE educational model in your own classroom? Join this live\, interactive session to get started! Discover: \n\nYE Academy’s free resources\, including activity overviews\, guides\, customizable lessons and videos—all developed by a team of teachers just like you\nHow Jason and Renate applied these resources in their classrooms and forever changed the way they teach their students\nHow to integrate YE’s eight Foundational Values—essential principles such as responsibility\, knowledge and freedom—to set your students up for life-long success\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is designed for middle and high school educators and leaders who want to learn how entrepreneurial programs can help build their students’ self-esteem with valuable real-world skills for school\, work\, and life. \nAbout the Presenters  \nAs Chief Academic Officer and Chief Marketing Officer\, Janet Pinto leads and manages all of Curriki’s content development\, user experience\, marketing\, and academic direction. She also leads the vision and strategy for Curriki’s online learning offerings and develops and maintains relationships with academic partners. \nBefore Curriki\, Janet worked at CampusCruiser\, a Learning Management Systems provider for higher education; at SchoolNet\, a K-12 education technology company; and Classroom Connect. Janet began her career in the education field as a special education teacher. \n\nJason Filie is the manager of stakeholder relations at Youth Entrepreneurs\, and was a social studies teacher at Cornerstone Schools in Detroit for 18 years. He graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in economics. He is a proud father of three sons and coached basketball at the middle school and high school levels as well as baseball and basketball in local youth leagues. \n\nRenate Matthews is a business education teacher at Cornerstone Health + Technology High School in Detroit\, Michigan. Cornerstone was the pilot school for the Youth Entrepreneurs program in Michigan in 2016 and Renate was one of the two teachers selected to attend the training in Wichita\, Kansas. Not only did Renate leave that training with the tools that she needed to teach the program to her students\, she left with excitement and hope. She then combined that with her passion and has been able to transform the culture of her classroom by promoting value creation for others\, and by intermingling the YE Foundational Values into every lesson that she teaches. Renate asserts that the YE program is extremely engaging\, and comprehensive enough to be a stand alone entrepreneurship course in any and every high school. \n\nMik Love fell in love with Youth Entrepreneurs’ experiential way to teach and learn. “I work at YE because we are the change. We empower students not only with knowledge\, but also with skill sets and opportunities\,” says Mik. As YE’s Compass Team Training Specialist\, Mik utilizes his background as a college basketball coach to build relationships. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in sports management and Master of Education with an emphasis in organizational leadership from Wichita State University. \n\nJoin the Inspiring Entrepreneurship community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nCurriki is the leading K-12 global platform\, library and community for teachers\, students\, parents\, and partners to create\, contribute\, connect\, share\, and find free and open learning resources\, improving teacher effectiveness and ultimately student outcomes. Curriki’s online community of educators\, learners\, and committed education experts works to help teachers in less affluent schools struggling to provide students with quality\, up-to-date materials aligned with today’s more demanding standards.
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SUMMARY:Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer LaGarde\, Author and Consultant; and Darren Hudgins\, CEO\, Think | Do | Thrive\nHosted by Colin Murcray\, Director of Books and Journals\, ISTE\nSponsored by The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) \nWatch the Recording\nHosted by ISTE authors Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins\, this edWebinar expands upon tactics outlined in their book\, Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News. Gain practical strategies and skills for navigating the landscape of fake news and helping students think critically about how they receive\, evaluate\, and share information. \nAt the end of 2016\, The Oxford Dictionary named “post truth” its word of the year\, citing as its definition: “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.” In an age in which information is abundant\, easy to access and often overwhelming AND in which there’s economic incentive to mislead consumers\, discerning fact from fiction has become THE 21st Century skill. In this session Jennifer and Darren explore the fake news phenomenon\, discuss its impact on our students\, teachers and society\, put our own source evaluation skills to the test and discover ways that all educators can lead the charge as defenders of facts in a post truth world. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders.  \n\nAbout the Presenters \nJennifer LaGarde works with educators worldwide to develop innovative instructional practices. She has served as a classroom teacher\, teacher librarian\, digital teaching and learning specialist\, and consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. \n\nDarren Hudgins is CEO of Think | Do | Thrive\, which helps educators\, school leaders\, districts and school organizations build their culture\, strengthen human capacity and inspire social servants. A former secondary education teacher and director of instructional technology\, Darren has consulted for numerous organizations and school districts. \n\nAbout the Host \nColin Murcray is the director of book and journal publishing at ISTE and an online instructor of English at Brigham Young University-Idaho. He has close to 20 years of experience in the publishing industry\, most of it leading publishing operations of nonprofits\, and has been teaching college English courses for over ten years. \n\nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n\nISTE is a global education organization with a bold vision that technology can transform teaching and learning\, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education. We publish cutting-edge titles designed to put educators at the forefront of knowledge and practice in edtech.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20181206/
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SUMMARY:Using Education Technology to Support and Enhance Small Group Reading Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sharon Plante\, Director of Technology\, The Southport School\, Southport\, CT\nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nThe utilization of technology can make reading instruction a multi-sensory process that is engaging and explicit while maintaining the individualization and diagnostic-prescriptive aspects of the lesson. It can support the organizational challenges for necessary lesson materials that can occur when working with multiple students at once\, while also allowing for ease of differentiation within a small group format. Additionally\, educational technology can provide ways for the teacher to collect work samples and data from multiple students simultaneously and allow for individualized feedback. \nIn this edWebinar\, Sharon Plante\, Director of Technology at The Southport School in Southport\, CT\, discusses the use of various tools that can support differentiated and individualized engagement during small group reading. Elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders will benefit from watching this recorded session.\nAbout the Presenter \nSharon Plante\, an educator with over 22 years of teaching experience in special education\, currently serves as a teacher and the director of technology at The Southport School in Southport\, CT. As a classroom educator certified as an Orton-Gillingham tutor (CE/AOGPE)\, she uses her training and understanding of technology to empower students with learning disabilities. Sharon is the co-author of Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities\, which highlights the incorporation of technology through the Universal Design Model to reach all learners. She has presented at IDA\, The Dyslexia Foundation\, Everyone Reading\, EdRev\, ATIA\, New York Chapter of ALTA\, Spotlight on Dyslexia and AssisTechKnow. Sharon is a member of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools Commission on Technology. Additionally\, she was awarded the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award from George Mason University College of Education and Human Development. \n\nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Learning Ally is a leading ed-tech\, nonprofit proven to transform the lives of struggling readers. We provide access to grade-level content to bridge the gap for students with learning differences who can cognitively comprehend the information but read below grade level. Our high-quality\, human-read audiobooks coupled with a suite of teacher resources is a cost effective solution for your school.
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SUMMARY:Misconceptions About Student Literacy: Why Growth Flatlines and What to Do About It
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gene Kerns\, Ed.D.\, Chief Academic Officer\, Renaissance\nSponsored by Renaissance® \nWatch the Recording\nAs educators\, we’re generally successful in teaching students how to read. Where we often struggle is in supporting students’ ongoing reading growth\, which declines drastically in the middle and upper grades and which\, in turn\, prevents students from achieving their full potential. \nSo\, how can we address this challenge—and why is this “second phase” of literacy acquisition so critical to students’ success? Watch this research-driven edWebinar presented by Gene Kerns\, Ed.D.\, Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance\, for the answers\, along with practical strategies for strengthening reading practice in your district. Explore: \n\nWhy reading growth slows after grade four—and what you can do to reverse this\nHow students can teach themselves essential elements of literacy\, provided they have the right support\nWays to help students build a wider vocabulary and stronger background knowledge\nHow quality reading practice strengthens social-emotional learning\n\nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders\, as well as reading directors\, coordinators\, and specialists.  \nAbout the Presenter \nGene Kerns\, Ed.D. is Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance and a nationally acclaimed speaker on learning progressions\, educational standards\, and literacy development. He is co-author of the new book Unlocking Student Talent: The New Science of Developing Expertise (Teachers College Press\, 2017). \n\nJoin the ELA Today community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nRenaissance® applies proven\, data-driven educational technology to amplify the effectiveness of classroom teachers so that students can achieve their full potential.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ela20181204/
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SUMMARY:Your Complete Guide to the Hour of Code
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Darri Stephens\, Director\, Community Marketing\, Wonder Workshop; and Brisa Ayub\, Senior Marketing Programs Manager\, Wonder Workshop\nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nThe Hour of Code is a global movement that reaches hundreds of thousands of people each year: kids\, parents\, and educators of all ages. The hour\, which is actually a full week—December 3-9th—is a ripe opportunity to introduce or extend kids’ interest in coding and robotics. Code.org shares that although 90% of parents want their kids to study computer science\, only 35% of high schools teach it. And we know that such instruction needs to start even earlier than high school. \nIn this edWebinar\, review some of the current obstacles and opportunities for introducing the value of a computer science education for all. The Hour of Code is the perfect excuse to bring coding into your K-12 classroom as computer science principles are foundational in preparing kids for tomorrow’s workforce. Code.org offers tons of turnkey resources aligned to your curricula\, so engage your students in bite-sized and long-term activities to reinvigorate their enthusiasm for all things STEM and STEAM related. Take the Hour of Code to the next level as you discover multiple ways to involve your students and their families throughout the week and beyond! \nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to preK-2 teachers\, SPED educators\, librarians\, tech specialists\, administrators\, and makerspace facilitators. \nAbout the Presenters \nHaving taught students from elementary to graduate school\, Darri Stephens enjoys connecting those in the education community through her Director of Community Marketing position at Wonder Workshop. A lifelong educator\, Darri melds her love of content development\, instructional design\, educational research\, and the ever-changing edtech world daily. Her award-winning work with educational leaders\, from those in the classroom to those at the state level\, is helping K-12 classrooms integrate technology thoughtfully and meaningfully. Inspired by her teaching in Los Angeles and NYC public schools for over ten years\, she has earned master’s degrees in education from both Harvard University and Stanford University. Darri started her career as a Teach for America corps member. Previously\, Darri was Senior Director for Education Content at Common Sense. \n\n\nBrisa Ayub is the senior marketing programs manager at Wonder Workshop. She has history of creating educational content and award-winning programs and games that have been implemented in schools across the United States and globally as the director of educational programing at Common Sense Media. Brisa earned her graduate degree in clinical psychology and has worked with adolescents and young adults around addictive behaviors prior to edtech space. \n\nJoin the Coding & Robotics K-8 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nWonder Workshop creates engaging\, hands-on learning tools\, programming languages\, and curriculum that bring STEM and coding to life for grades K-8. Robotics fosters critical thinking skills at an early age\, encourages creativity\, and turns students into makers rather than consumers. Wonder Workshop is the creator of the Dash and Dot robots. Let’s inspire students to be future leaders in technology. Find out more at makewonder.com
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SUMMARY:Close Reading the Internet: Developing Critical Thinkers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ben Cogswell\, Kindergarten Teacher\, Bardin Elementary School\, Salinas\, CA\nHosted by Common Sense Education and Sponsored by Symantec \nWatch the Recording\nHow do we teach students to be critical thinkers online? What do students need to consider when they search online\, and how do they evaluate the results they get? In this edWebinar\, Ben Cogswell\, elementary school teacher\, coach\, and edtech specialist\, presents strategies for teaching students to be effective researchers and critical consumers of online media. He explains how online queries work and the steps to take to determine whether a webpage is trustworthy. \nThis edWebinar is geared toward K–12 teachers in all subject areas.  \nAbout the Presenter\nGrowing up in the ’80s and ’90s\, Ben Cogswell was a kid on the edge of modern technology. He was a product of The Oregon Trail in black and white\, AOL 1.0\, and Carmen Sandiego on six floppy disks. Times were great! Fast-forward to 2018. After 12 years in the Alisal Union School District Ben has found his home. He has enjoyed his time working as a teacher\, coach\, edtech TOSA\, and now a kindergarten teacher at Bardin Elementary School in Salinas\, CA. \n\nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. \n  \nSymantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. The company has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies with more than 18\,500 employees in more than 50 countries. We provide security\, storage and systems management solutions to help our customers – from consumers and small businesses to the largest global organizations – secure and manage their information-driven world against more risks at more points\, more completely and efficiently than any other company.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20181129/
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SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviors of Students with Autism: Proactive Skills and Reactive Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Monica Fisher\, M.Ed.\, BCBA/COBA\, Director\, Behavior Department\, Monarch Center for Autism\nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nThe function of a student’s behavior is the reason s/he behaves a certain way. Functions fall into the following four categories: attention\, escape\, tangibles\, and automatic. Does the student know how to: \n\nSeek attention\nAppropriately protest\nAsk for what s/he wants or needs\nSelf-regulate (e.g.\, independently apply sensory input)\n\nIf you are an early childhood educator (or an educator of students with minimal behaviors)\, you have a unique opportunity to proactively teach your students skills associated with each of the four functions of behavior that may preempt and prevent challenging behaviors. \nHowever\, for those who work with students who exhibit challenging behaviors\, once you hypothesize the function(s) that is maintaining the behavior (through a Functional Behavior Assessment)\, you can proactively and reactively implement interventions to help decrease the behavior. Examples of these interventions include: functional communication training\, differential reinforcement\, token economies\, coping strategies\, and more. It is important to collect data before and after each intervention to determine if it’s effective. \nIn this edWebinar\, Monica Fisher\, M.Ed.\, BCBA/COBA\, Director of the Behavior Department at Monarch Center for Autism\, explore both scenarios—proactively teaching skills and reactively implementing interventions\, as well as collecting data using effective tools and techniques. Case studies and recommended tips\, tools and resources are shared. PreK-12 teachers and school leaders\, as well as therapists\, BCBAs\, behavior specialists\, associate teachers and aides will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenter \nMonica Fisher\, M.Ed.\, BCBA/COBA has more than 15 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum in home\, school and residential settings. She provides in-home consultative services for families in the community\, and has provided trainings for parents\, teachers and other professionals. She is currently the director of the behavior department at Monarch Center for Autism and is responsible for managing a team of behavior specialists and BCBAs. Monica earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Wooster\, her master’s degree and intervention specialist licensure from Cleveland State University\, and she took coursework in applied behavior analysis through Florida Institute of Technology. She previously served as an intervention specialist in Monarch’s High School\, and was formerly an associate teacher at Monarch School. She is also an independent behavioral consultant for ABA Outreach Services\, providing behavioral consultative services for families of children with autism. \n\nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \n  \nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! \n  \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators.
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SUMMARY:Constructing a Maker’s Mindset with DIY Materials
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Darri Stephens\, Director\, Community Marketing\, Wonder Workshop; and Victoria Davila\, Industrial Designer\, Wonder Workshop\nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nIn today’s digital world\, the art of ideation and tinkering still begs for hands-on construction. Craft sticks\, pipe cleaners\, and toilet paper tubes are not just for kindergartners. There is something just so satisfying about prototyping an idea\, big or small\, from do-it-yourself materials. \nThe 4 C’s are all about preparing today’s learners for tomorrow’s workplace. In this edWebinar\, learn more about how to embrace a maker’s mindset\, popular in makerspaces and fablabs across the globe. Darri Stephens\, Director of Community Marketing for Wonder Workshop\, and Victoria Davila\, Industrial Designer for Wonder Workshop\, share how you can embrace components of design thinking in your everyday teaching while encouraging aspects of project-based learning and authentic assessment. Hear about tips to optimize your room environment for such active\, collaborative work. Plus\, encourage the idea of grit and “failing forward” in your students; it’s never too late to learn! \nPreK-2 teachers\, SPED educators\, librarians\, tech specialists\, administrators\, and makerspace facilitators will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters \nHaving taught students from elementary to graduate school\, Darri Stephens enjoys connecting those in the education community through her Director of Community Marketing position at Wonder Workshop. A lifelong educator\, Darri melds her love of content development\, instructional design\, educational research\, and the ever-changing edtech world daily. Her award-winning work with educational leaders\, from those in the classroom to those at the state level\, is helping K-12 classrooms integrate technology thoughtfully and meaningfully. Inspired by her teaching in Los Angeles and NYC public schools for over ten years\, she has earned master’s degrees in education from both Harvard University and Stanford University. Darri started her career as a Teach for America corps member. Previously\, Darri was Senior Director for Education Content at Common Sense. \n\nVictoria Davila is an industrial designer at Wonder Workshop\, where she has the pleasure of creating new content and designing new accessories. A passion for education and endless creativity led her to become a toy designer. Her background in engineering has allowed her to find her niche in toy invention\, robotics\, and design for manufacture. Her experience includes three years as a cat and dog toy designer in companies such as P.L.A.Y.\, SmartKat\, and Petlinks. \n\nJoin the Coding & Robotics K-8 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nWonder Workshop creates engaging\, hands-on learning tools\, programming languages\, and curriculum that bring STEM and coding to life for grades K-8. Robotics fosters critical thinking skills at an early age\, encourages creativity\, and turns students into makers rather than consumers. Wonder Workshop is the creator of the Dash and Dot robots. Let’s inspire students to be future leaders in technology. Find out more at makewonder.com
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SUMMARY:SEL and Restorative Practices: Schoolwide Integration Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Fatima Rogers\, Principal\, Charles W. Henry School\, School District of Philadelphia\, PA; and Jody Greenblatt\, Esq.\, Deputy\, School Climate and Safety\, School District of Philadelphia\, PA\nHosted by Juliet Kandel\, Implementation and Training Manager\, Committee for Children (creators of Second Step)\nSponsored by Second Step \nWatch the Recording\nSocial-emotional learning (SEL) and restorative practices (RP) are positive approaches to creating a safe\, supportive school climate. Both strategies give students and staff opportunities to develop and use prosocial skills that help build authentic relationships and create consistency in the school community. \nSome educators see SEL and RP as separate and even duplicative approaches. In fact\, the two are powerfully complementary. In this edWebinar\, Fatima Rogers\, a K–8 school principal\, and Jody Greenblatt\, a district climate and culture administrator\, share: \n\nReal-world experiences and practical strategies for leading an integrated implementation of SEL and RP:\n\nStaff training\nImplementation support\nSustainability\nAn overview of how a Tier 1 SEL program is being implemented along with restorative practices in their district\n\n\nInsights on how these approaches\, when implemented together well\, can help boost such outcomes as:\n\nImproved school climate\nStudent-student and student-teacher relationships\nReduced conflicts\nDecreases in exclusionary discipline practices such as suspensions\n\n\n\nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to K-8 teachers and school and district leaders.  \nAbout the Presenters\nFatima Rogers is Principal at Charles W. Henry School in Philadelphia\, PA. The school is implementing a comprehensive school climate strategy\, including SEL and restorative practices. Fatima’s expertise as a school administrator\, her inclusive leadership strategies\, and her understanding that school climate is the foundation for academic success combine to make her an excellent presenter on the real-world issues and benefits of implementing SEL and RP together. \n\nJody Greenblatt oversees school climate and safety for the School District of Philadelphia\, PA. Her team of specialists supports the district’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)\, including integrated implementation of SEL and RP. \n\nAbout the Host \nJuliet Kandel has worked in SEL\, violence prevention\, and substance abuse prevention since 1989. Formerly a district and school-level prevention coordinator\, she has been with the nonprofit Committee for Children since 2003\, where she is the implementation and training manager. She supports systemic SEL implementations across the country through consultation\, strategic partnerships\, and professional development. \n\nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nSecond Step\, created by Committee for Children\, is a program rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL) that helps transform schools into supportive\, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to encourage children to thrive. More than just a classroom curriculum\, Second Step’s holistic approach helps create a more empathetic society by providing education professionals\, families\, and the larger community with tools to enable them to take an active role in the social-emotional growth and safety of today’s children.
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SUMMARY:Proven Strategies to Get English Learners Speaking
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Maya Goodall\, Senior Director\, EL Curriculum\, Lexia Learning and Rosetta Stone; Lisa Frumkes\, Senior Director\, Content Development\, Rosetta Stone; and David Harper\, Researcher\, Academic & Learner Studies\, Rosetta Stone\nSponsored by Rosetta Stone \nWatch the Recording\nEnglish learners (EL) account for more than 4.7 million public school students in the United States\, and this population is expected to grow. Many of these students struggle to gain English proficiency and fall behind academically. And challenges outside the school setting influence educational performance: family economic status\, insecurity about immigrant status\, and high mobility rates due to economic conditions. \nEncouraging EL students to practice language skills\, both at school and at home\, can improve their chances of success. Educators can lead the way by implementing evidence-based classroom strategies that foster a welcoming environment for language development. \nIn this edWebinar\, presenters from Rosetta Stone discuss: \n\nWhy it’s important to get EL students to speak\, and speak often\, in the classroom\nHow districts can create more opportunities for EL students\nWays to create more equitable systems in schools to help our nation’s EL students\n\nPreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters\nMaya Goodall\, Senior Director of ELL Curriculum at Lexia Learning\, has worked in education for over 20 years\, teaching both nationally and internationally. Maya has a rich professional background that includes teaching in the classroom\, coaching\, training\, and implementing and designing curriculum with measurable outcomes. She founded Lingual Learning\, a curriculum company dedicated to helping students become confidently bilingual. Maya speaks three languages and holds an M.Ed. and MA in applied linguistics. \n \n Lisa Frumkes has worked at the intersection of languages\, technology\, and education for over 25 years. She joined Rosetta Stone in May 2013 as Director of Curriculum. In May 2014\, she became the leader of the Content Development team. Lisa holds a PhD from the University of Washington\, where she wrote her dissertation on the creation of e-textbooks for language learning\, and has studied more than a dozen languages \n \n David Harper is a researcher at Rosetta Stone. He received his Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Colorado in 2014 and is a former ESL and Spanish instructor. \n \nJoin the Using Technology for Language Instruction community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Rosetta Stone Inc. provides cutting-edge interactive technology that is changing the way the world learns languages. The company’s proprietary learning techniques—acclaimed for their power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone—are used by schools\, businesses\, government organizations and millions of individuals around the world. Rosetta Stone offers courses in 30 languages\, from the most commonly spoken (like English\, Spanish and Mandarin) to the less prominent (including Swahili\, Swedish and Tagalog). The company’s core belief is that learning to speak a language should be a natural and instinctive process\, and that interactive technology can activate the language immersion method powerfully for learners of any age.
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SUMMARY:Revamping Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom with Technology
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kasey Bradley\, School Counselor\, Southside Elementary\, Bedford County\, TN; and Jordan Tatom\, School Counselor\, Liberty School\, Bedford County\, TN\nHosted by Monte Tatom\, Associate Professor of Education\, Freed-Hardeman University\, TN \nWatch the Recording\nTeaching social and emotional skills can be challenging for preservice teachers. It is crucial for students to learn how to effectively manage their emotions. When students understand how to apply social and emotional skills it allows them to set and achieve positive goals\, feel and show empathy for others\, establish and maintain positive relationships\, and make responsible decisions. This is something that needs to take place in the classroom! \nIn this edWebinar\, school counselors Kasey Bradley and Jordan Tatom provide resources through technology that can be implemented in the classroom by preservice teachers to help foster strong social and emotional learning. \nAbout the Presenters  \nKasey Bradley is the professional school counselor at Southside Elementary School in Bedford County\, TN. Kasey has an undergraduate degree in special education and early childhood education. She is also completing her Masters in School Counseling. Kasey has worked as a middle school behavior modification teacher\, middle school math teacher\, and fourth grade elementary school teacher. \n\nJordan Tatom\, M.Ed. is the professional school counselor at Liberty School\, K-8\, in Bedford County\, TN. Jordan has been a professional school counselor since 2011. He is also licensed as an aspiring administrator and is working towards his Ed.S. in educational leadership through Lipscomb University as a Tennessee Transformational Leadership Alliance Fellow. Jordan is the 2018-19 president of the South Tennessee Counseling Association\, a branch of the Tennessee Counseling Association. He was named the 2018 School Counselor of the Year by the Tennessee School Counselor Association and Tennessee Counselor Association. \n\nAbout the Host\nDr. Monte Tatom received his Ed.D. in educational administration at Auburn University. He has been in K-12 education for 26 years as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and coordinator of staff development. He retired from Mobile County Public School System in December 2005. He began working at Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) in January 2006. He is an associate professor of education within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at FHU. He currently has over 13 years in higher education. Dr. Tatom assisted in building the online M.Ed. in Instructional Technology that began summer 2017. He has actively been involved in educational technology since taking his first computer course at the University of South Alabama in Mobile\, AL during spring 1983 (EDM 510: Micro-computing Systems in Education). \n\nJoin the Tech4TeacherEd community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here!
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SUMMARY:STEAM Learning Centers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Marnie Forestieri\, Co-Founder\, Amazing Explorers Academy\nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning \nWatch the Recording\nIn this edWebinar\, Marnie Forestieri\, Co-Founder of Amazing Explorers Academy\, explores STEAM learning centers\, including ways teachers can take their learning center time to the next level. Viewers will hear about: \n\nThe definition of integrated learning\nHow children learn\nWays to introduce STEAM materials into the classroom\n\nGain a better understanding of the role of the teacher in STEAM play during center time\, and how to be more intentional about introducing inquiry and purposeful activities in your classroom. This recorded session will be of particular benefit to preK teachers. \nAbout the Presenter \nMarnie Forestieri is an education entrepreneur\, teacher\, author and speaker on a mission: To inspire the next generation of innovators and prepare them for careers of the future. \nMarnie is an advocate for introducing young children to an inquiry-based thinking model starting in preschool. In addition to presenting and writing about 21st century skills and STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Math)\, Marnie has brought together a team of university professors\, preschool teachers\, administrators\, entrepreneurs\, technology experts and community leaders to create a new teaching methodology for young children. The methodology introduces them to 21st century skills and STEAM learning through the power of collaboration and diversity. As an entrepreneur\, she co-founded Amazing Explorers Academy. Marnie believes that parents and teachers don’t have to be scientists\, innovators or engineers to teach children the foundations of problem solving\, collaboration\, and critical thinking—skills that will prepare them for the future. She has written a number of education books focused on STEAM concepts including Simple Steam and STEM Play\, and the children’s book series Grow in STEAM and I Am Curious. She has been recognized nationally in the early childhood industry as an educator and administrator. \nPrior to starting her own business concept\, Marnie was a journalist for CNN Spanish in Asia\, served as the vice president of marketing of a major telecommunications company\, and entered the early childhood field as the franchisee for a childcare brand. \n\nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Kaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning.
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SUMMARY:STEM in Early Education: Empowering Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nia Keith\, Director\, Professional Development\, EiE\, Museum of Science\, Boston\nHosted by Heather Gunsallus\, Executive Director\, Professional Development\, Sales and Operations\, the Museum of Science\, Boston\nSponsored by EiE | Museum of Science \nWatch the Recording\nAnyone\, even the youngest learners can think like an engineer. Do you want to learn how to channel young learners’ curiosity and creativity into structured problem solving? Watch as we talk about the power of the engineering design process and how it empowers young children to see themselves as problem solvers. \nIn this edWebinar\, Nia Keith\, Director of Professional Development for EiE at the Museum of Science\, Boston\, discusses research\, tips and strategies for how engineering: \n\nHelps children develop important 21st century skills like critical thinking\, collaborating\, and persevering through failure\nEngages students in ways that align with their learning style so all students—including English learners\, those students who have not flourished with more traditional instruction\, and those who receive special education services—can thrive in the classroom\nSupports ongoing reflection in young problem solvers\nPromotes social-emotional learning\, language acquisition\, executive functioning and fine and gross motor skills development\n\nYou’ll learn ways to engage children in conversations that help to expand their curiosity and teach them that it’s OK to fail and try again. This recorded session will be of particular benefit to preK providers\, and preK-3 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nNia Keith is the director of professional development for EiE at the Museum of Science\, Boston. She attended The Ohio State University\, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in women’s studies. As a teen\, Nia believed that she was “bad at science”\, but with a passion for environmental advocacy\, she began working as an environmental educator at the Student Conservation Association. This experience proved that she possessed an aptitude for science education. She went on to earn a Master of Science degree\, with a focus on curriculum development\, and to become a certified middle school science teacher in Massachusetts. Since then Nia has lead several initiatives\, in both formal and informal education\, including Mass Audubon’s Urban Adventures program. Her professional goal is to help every child\, regardless of gender\, race\, or background\, find a love and a connection to the sciences. \n \nAbout the Host \nHeather Gunsallus joined the Museum of Science in Boston during April 2018 as their executive director of sales\, professional development and operations. She is passionate about building STEM programs that impact students’ and teachers’ lives\, while building lifelong learners. Heather has 20 years of experience in education. She has extensive experience building and implementing both print and digital products for today’s users. Heather has managed curriculum development\, professional development and sales teams\, and was even a classroom teacher. Heather graduated with a Bachelor of Science in secondary education with a concentration in mathematics. \n\nJoin the Engaging Early Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nEiE is an award-winning program of the Museum of Science\, Boston. Their research based curricula (preK-8) introduces all learners to the engineering design process and create the next generation of problem solvers.
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SUMMARY:Fighting Fake News: How to Outsmart Trolls and Troublemakers  Copy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Adam Lewandowski\, Museum Education\, NewseumED\nHosted by Carylann Assante\, CAE\, Student & Youth Travel Association\nSponsored by SYTA – The Student & Youth Travel Association \nWatch the Recording\nIn this edWebinar\, learn a practical approach to helping students avoid one of the major pitfalls of today’s digital media: falling for fake information. Adam Lewandowski\, Museum Education at NewseumED\, examines real-life case studies that bring to life the challenges of today’s media landscape and model an easy-to-remember and easy-to-implement strategy for staying a step ahead. \nThroughout the session\, discussion and activities explore best practices for meeting students’ needs for enhanced media savvy in the academic realm and their daily lives. This recorded session will be of particular benefit to social science\, language arts\, journalism and media educators\, as well as librarians in the middle school through higher education levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAdam Lewandowski has been a teacher at the Newseum since October 2014 and taught high school American and world history prior to his arrival. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Virginia\, and a master’s degree in history from George Mason University. Adam cares about teaching history to students\, teachers\, and the general public\, as well as helping them learn and use the essential skills needed to interpret today’s media landscape. \n\nAbout the Host\nA seasoned tourism and association executive with more than 30 years of experience in the industry\, Carylann Assante\, CAE serves as the Executive Director of the Student & Youth Travel Association\, the international association that promotes student and youth travel worldwide. Carylann is also the Executive Director of the SYTA Youth Foundation\, the philanthropic arm that provides scholarships and education experiences for students and youth who are unable to travel due to financial and personal hardship. \n\nJoin the Teach & Travel community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n SYTA is the non-profit\, professional trade association that promotes student & youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers. SYTA is “The Voice of Student and Youth Travel.®
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