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SUMMARY:First Person: Bringing International Investigative Journalism into the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Fareed Mostoufi\, Senior Education Manager\, Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting\nHosted by Common Sense Education and Sponsored by Symantec \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWant to inspire your students with global issues and the journalists who cover them? Watch Fareed Mostoufi from the Pulitzer Center for this edWebinar. Learn about Pulitzer’s variety of programs and resources\, which include compelling news stories from around the world\, and methods that the Center and its educator partners have spent over a decade developing to engage and challenge students to think critically about how news is made. \nPulitzer’s resources also help students understand how underreported stories from around the world connect to issues facing their own communities\, and how they can use journalism skills to share their stories with the world. Resources include journalist visits over skype\, hands-on journalism workshops\, standards-aligned lesson plans that integrate global news into diverse curricula and much more. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to elementary through high school educators. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nFareed Mostoufi is the senior education manager at the Pulitzer Center\, where he designs classroom resources and educational experiences that connect global news with students and educators. He was a freelance curriculum writer for Pulitzer Center for several years\, but joined the team after working for nearly four years as a theater artist and educator in the Community Engagement department at Arena Stage in Washington\, D.C. While at Arena\, Fareed devised and directed original autobiographical plays with communities in Washington\, D.C.\, Peru\, India\, and Croatia that explored violence\, health\, and identity. Before that\, Fareed taught ESL and Spanish in D.C. public schools. As a recipient of a 2009 Fulbright scholarship to Argentina\, he also taught culture\, literature\, and playwriting at a teachers’ college in San Miguel de Tucumán. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education there\, he created the workshop Drama Techniques for English Language Learners\, which was presented to more than 400 teachers in the Tucumán province. Fareed received his BFA in dramatic writing from New York University in 2008 and his MA in teaching from American University in 2012. He is passionate about social justice and is a firm believer in the power of storytelling to cultivate empathy. \n  \n\nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership 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 \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.
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SUMMARY:Finger Plays: Fun\, Free\, Focus\, and Skills!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jean Feldman\, a.k.a. DR. OF FUNNESS\, Dr. Jean and Friends \nSponsored by Frog Street Press \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHave you ever watched children when they are doing a finger play? You can almost see the synapses firing in the brains. Finger plays are a natural way to engage children and develop oral language\, auditory memory\, small motor skills\, social skills\, and their imaginations. Best of all\, they are FREE and FUN! \nIn this edWebinar with Dr. Jean Feldman\, a.k.a. DR. OF FUNNESS\, discover the fantastic world of finger plays as you learn: \n\nHow finger plays nurture academic goals and executive function\nHow to use finger plays during transitions\nHow to engage children’s brains and bodies\nHow to integrate finger plays with math and literacy standards\nHow to extend finger plays with simple materials\n\nVisit Dr. Jean’s blog\, Dr. Jean and Friends\, to find words to the finger plays she will be demonstrating during the edWebinar\, as well as photos of different projects. This recorded presentation will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders working with toddlers to the first-grade level\, as well as special education teachers and speech-language pathologists. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Jean Feldman’s noteworthy educational career spans more than 45 years. She has served as a classroom teacher\, instructor of adults\, author\, and consultant. Dr. Jean’s list of degrees includes a B.A. from the University of Georgia\, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University\, and both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Georgia State University. She has written over 20 early childhood books and has produced many CDs and DVDs. Dr. Jean inspires teachers around the world with her engaging songs and creative activities that help make teaching and learning FUN! \n \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions 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 Frog Street is dedicated to continually improving programs and products based on current research and input from early childhood classroom educators and caregivers.
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SUMMARY:Assessment for Learning: Classroom Strategies to Improve Learning for ALL Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Damian Cooper\, Education Consultant\nHosted by Siobhan Nordstrom\, Community Manager\, FreshGrade \nSponsored by FreshGrade \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWe know that the greatest gains in learning are associated with formative—not summative—assessment. However\, the attention of students\, parents\, many educators\, and of course\, the media\, remains on summative scores and grades. In this edWebinar\, Damian Cooper presents the rock-solid case for raising the profile of assessment for learning. \nHe also reviews the essential elements of assessment that improve learning and illustrate classroom strategies that improve learning for all students. Through a combination of presentation and video clips\, Damian examines questions such as: \n\nWhat does effective assessment for learning look like? \nHow can I engage students and encourage them to take greater responsibility for their own learning?\nHow do I train students to become reliable and effective assessors of their own work and the work of their peers?\nWhat does effective feedback look and sound like?\n\nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nDamian Cooper is an independent education consultant who specializes in helping schools and school districts across Canada\, the United States\, and internationally\, to improve their instructional and assessment skills. In his varied career\, Damian has been a secondary English\, special education\, and drama teacher\, a department head\, a librarian\, and a school consultant. He has specialized in student assessment for more than 25 years. Damian served as assessment consultant to the School Division of Nelson Education. Prior to that\, he was Coordinator of Assessment and Evaluation for the Halton District School Board in Burlington\, Ontario. Damian is the past president of The Canadian Assessment for Learning Network (CAfLN). His international reputation rests on his wide-ranging experience as an educator\, his deep understanding of assessment\, and his no-nonsense\, common sense approach to what works in schools. \nAbout the Host \nSiobhan Nordstrom is the community manager for FreshGrade and is certified in Adult Continuing Education. Over the last three years\, she has led dozens of professional development sessions all of which have impacted the way that educators communicate learning through eportfolios. Siobhan has extensive knowledge about the product and the various ways it is being used across the U.S. and Canada. \n \nJoin the TechTools for the Classroom 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\nFounded in 2011\, FreshGrade was created by a dedicated team who saw a better way to show student achievement and progression. Today\, FreshGrade is used in over 120 countries worldwide. The portfolio and assessment platform helps educators\, parents\, and students have deeper conversations about learning. Do it all with just one tool: capture evidence\, give feedback\, and track progression through standards and custom objectives. FreshGrade encourages students to own their learning while engaging parents at every turn. Start a deeper conversation about learning at www.freshgrade.com.
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SUMMARY:Explore a Free World of Personalized Professional Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Robert Furman\, Principal\, Southpark Elementary School\, PA; Rachel Langenhorst\, Instructional Coach and Tech Integrationist\, Rock Valley School District\, IA; and Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT\nHosted by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder\, edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, a panel of innovative educators in different leadership roles in the school community present ideas and “PD plans” for using the free professional learning platform\, edWeb.net\, Google and other free tools to provide a “PD Buffet” of learning that inspires and motivates teachers and impacts learning. \nThe objective of the presentation is to share a variety of ideas for how educators in different roles in a school community can foster a collaborative\, personalized professional learning culture that energizes teachers and makes a significant impact on teaching and learning\, using free\, anytime\, anywhere resources that provide convenience and also global collaboration. edWeb.net will be featured as the hub for this activity\, but other free tools will also be included.  \nThe panelists include Rob Furman\, a school principal; Rachel Langenhorst\, a tech integrationist; and Michelle Luhtala\, a teacher-librarian\, who will show how their leadership roles can have a significant impact in fostering high levels of enjoyment in personalized learning for educators\, in the same way personalized learning addresses individual student needs and styles. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians and school and district leaders.  \nAbout the Presenters\nDr. Robert Furman is an elementary principal\, best-selling author\, and national keynote speaker. He is also a Huffington Post Edu blogger and 20 to Watch honoree. His latest book is The Future Ready Challenge: Improve Student Outcomes in 18 Weeks. Find Dr. Furman online at his website\, his blog\, and on Twitter @drfurman. \n  \n  \nRachel Langenhorst is an instructional coach and tech integrationist in Rock Valley\, Iowa and she also serves as an adjunct professor for Northwestern College. A 20+ year teaching veteran\, Rachel presents nationwide\, focusing on technology integration strategies and best practices. She serves as a contributor for Mackin Educational Resources\, edWeb.net\, and Education Talk Radio. Find Rachel on Twitter @rlangenhorst and on her blog at Tech from the Trenches. \n  \n  \nMichelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. \n  \n  \nAbout the Host \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning\, professional learning network that helps educators connect and collaborate to improve teaching and learning—anytime\, anywhere. edWeb provides free professional learning for teachers\, librarians\, and administrators that is sponsored by leading organizations in the education industry. edWeb is a winner of three 2018 SIIA CODiE Awards and one of the AASL 2018 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning. Lisa has 30 years of experience in education in marketing\, product management\, and product development with companies including Time Inc.\, Macmillan\, Peterson’s\, Films Media Group\, and Achieve3000. Lisa is a member of the board of the SIIA Education Technology Industry Network (ETIN). \nJoin the New Models for Professional 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.
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SUMMARY:Digital Collection Development
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT; and Mesa Heise\, Director of Digital Services\, Mackin Educational Resources \nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPurchasing digital educational content is tricky business. The big trade publishers can change licensing agreements in ways that impact schools because K-12 is not their priority market. Textbook publishing\, which seemed simple and profitable in the print format is far more complex for eTexts. The term “eBook” calls to mind an alphabet soup of delivery formats (EPUB\, MOBI\, AZW\, IBA\, PDF\, and more). Purchasing as we have traditionally known it is replaced by a wide array of “leasing” models where a dropped contract can result in collection depletion. Managing a digital collection requires attention to detail. The screen reading vs. print reading debate rages on. \nIn the meantime\, software developers scramble to innovate e-reading for education with varying degrees of success. A decade ago\, the eBook market was labeled as the wild west of publishing\, and while much has changed\, volatility has not. In this edWebinar\, watch Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut\, and Mesa Heise\, Director of Digital Services at Mackin Educational Resources\, for a discussion about effective digital collection development in K-12 schools. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 librarians\, teachers\, and administrators. \nAbout the Presenters \nMichelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. \n  \nMesa Heise\, Mackin’s Director of Digital Services\, brings a wealth of experience to the company and the customers it serves. Her expert infusion into this family-owned business is evidenced by the deep knowledge and dedicated passion she shares every day with school administrators\, librarians\, media specialists and teachers. An experienced and vivacious presence\, Mesa serves as Mackin’s chief public speaker. Throughout the year\, she travels the country\, attending national and local conferences\, educating the public on the virtues of Mackin and their multiple award-winning\, free digital resource management system\, MackinVIA. Her contributions to Mackin go beyond public education. Mesa has been instrumental in the design of the user interface and functionality of MackinVIA and the eBook reader. It is through her persistent efforts and tireless energy that Mackin has remained at the forefront of the print and digital realm within PK- 12 education. \nJoin the Emerging Tech for Schools and Libraries 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 Mackin is one of the top providers of library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Working with over 18\,000 publishers and a database of nearly 3 million printed titles\, and more than 1.9 million digital titles\, Mackin supplies print books\, eBooks\, online educational databases\, audiobooks and video resources to schools around the globe.
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SUMMARY:Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools by Helping Students Get Regulated
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jen Alexander\, MA\, NCC\, SB-RPT\, Author\, Presenter\, and School Counselor\nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEvery day\, in every single classroom\, childhood trauma negatively affects school success for at least one in four students. In this edWebinar with trauma expert and educator Jen Alexander to learn what trauma is\, how it can affect the stress response systems of your students\, and how to help students get regulated and ready to learn. \nIn this edWebinar\,  learn how to: \n\nDifferentiate between regulated and dysregulated arousal states\nUse the River of Feelings visual—a practical tool for students of all ages—to teach children and teens how to identify and eventually manage their arousal states\nApply strategies used by trauma-responsive educators in trauma-sensitive schools\nUnderstand your own stress responses\nImprove your personal self-care plan\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is designed for all educators\, school psychologists\, and building and district administrators. Watch now to learn how building a trauma-sensitive school can make a difference! \nAbout the Presenter \nJen Alexander believes that we can make a positive difference with all kids—one relationship at a time\, which is why she is a passionate leader in the movement to build trauma-sensitive schools. Jen loves helping others help kids and has done so in schools\, as a volunteer for the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN)\, and when facilitating her own trainings for educators. With more than 15 years of experience helping youth (some traumatized\, some not) as a former special education teacher and current school counselor in Iowa\, she holds degrees in psychology and special education teaching as well as a master’s degree in professional school counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. Jen is also a nationally certified counselor\, registered school-based play therapist\, and most importantly\, a mom. \n \nJoin the Teaching All Students: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms 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\nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more.
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SUMMARY:How to Survive Live Streaming and Podcasting in Your Classes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Monte Tatom\, Associate Professor of Education\, Freed-Hardeman University\, TN \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDr. Monte Tatom presented “How to Survive an Online Class” in September 2018. Two of the topics that he discussed for pre-service teachers in that edWebinar were communication and engagement. In this edWebinar he responds to a question that was asked during the September presentation: What are some easy ways to take part in communication and engagement using live streaming and podcasting? \nDr. Tatom demonstrates some of the applications that he uses for these two tasks. Pre-service teachers will walk away with some recommendations on conducting live streaming and podcasting in their classes. \nAbout the Presenter\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 recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
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SUMMARY:Students Can LEAD: Building Executive Function Skills for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Mary Ann Wolf\, Director of Digital Learning Programs\, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation; Lauren Acree\, Personalized Learning and Policy Lead\, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation; and Alex Dreier\, Instructional Design Lead\, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation\nSponsored by The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nExecutive function skills are what we use in order to get things done. Often referred to as the brain’s “air traffic controller\,” they allow us to set a goal\, create a plan\, stay focused\, and make adjustments until we’ve reached the goal. Not surprisingly\, these skills are critical to the success of our students. In this edWebinar\, deepen your understanding of executive function skills and how you can help your students learn and apply them to meet their goals. Learn how these skills are taught differently based upon the age of the student\, and see how these differences have manifested themselves in elementary and secondary classrooms. \nViewers will also be introduced to a free suite of learning opportunities from the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation that can help teachers and their students build their understanding of executive function skills. Viewers will be shown both examples and exemplars from teachers and students who have engaged in a massive open online course for teachers\, a blended course for students\, and/or micro-credentials that each serve to deepen a participant’s understanding of executive function skills and their impact on student learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and coaches.  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Mary Ann Wolf is the director of the Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative at the Friday Institute. She began her education career as a fifth grade teacher and has worked with national\, state\, district\, and school leaders and policy makers across the country to build capacity for personalized and digital learning. Mary Ann and her team lead job-embedded\, ongoing professional learning opportunities for school and district leaders\, coaches\, and teachers striving to utilize innovative strategies and organizational change to improve student learning in their schools in North Carolina\, across the country\, and internationally. She and her team also led the development of the Learning Differences and Students LEAD courses to support all learners. She recently co-wrote Leading Personalized and Digital Learning: A Framework for Implementing School Change through Harvard Education Press. \n  \n \nLauren Acree is the policy and personalized learning lead at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. In this role she leads the Learning Differences and Micro-credentialing programs and the research and evaluation of professional learning programs for the Professional Learning and Leadership Collaborative. Prior to working at the Friday Institute\, she worked as a special education teacher in Tulsa\, Oklahoma and a teacher coach for Teach for America at their summer institute. Lauren earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Richmond in Richmond\, Virginia and her Master of Public Policy from Duke University. \n  \nAlex Dreier is the instructional design lead at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation (FI). As part of this role\, he has managed the FI’s MOOC-for-Educators initiative\, which has provided free\, high quality online learning opportunities to over 35\,000 educators from all 50 states and more than 140 countries. He has also played a key role in the FI’s Learning Differences initiative\, helping to design courses for students\, teachers\, and post-secondary educators. He has also developed and assessed micro-credentials across a range of topics\, and has led the development of modules around working memory\, motivation\, and executive function. Prior to joining the FI\, Alex managed the online course catalog for EdTech Leaders Online\, a project at Education Development Center (Waltham\, MA) that built the capacity of organizations to create and deliver their own customized online learning programs. He holds an Ed.M. in educational technology from Harvard University. \n \nJoin the Innovation in Education 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\nThe Friday Institute for Educational Innovation: Advancing education through innovation in digital-age teaching\, learning and leadership\, we bring together students\, teachers\, researchers\, policy-makers\, educational professionals and other community members to foster collaborations in improving education. We conduct research\, develop educational resources\, provide professional development programs for educators\, advocate to improve teaching and learning\, and help inform policy-making.
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SUMMARY:Speaking is the Solution: Effective Ways to Support EL Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Maya Goodall\, Senior Director\, EL Curriculum\, Lexia Learning and Rosetta Stone; Anita R. Bowles\, Ph.D.\, Head of Academic Research and Learner Studies\, Rosetta Stone; and David Harper\, Ph.D.\, Researcher\, Academic Research and Learner Studies\, Rosetta Stone\nSponsored by Rosetta Stone \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEnglish Learners (ELs) account for more than 4.7 million public school students in the United States. Effective strategies are needed to meet the unique needs of this growing EL population. By developing creative approaches\, educators can reduce obstacles students face in their journey toward English proficiency and academic excellence. \nEncouraging EL students to practice language skills at school and at home can improve their chances of success. Educators can lead the way using evidence-based classroom strategies to foster a welcoming environment for language development. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn practical solutions to encourage and support students to speak—and speak often. We invite attendees to join in the discussion of practical ways to address these issues and to better support ELs in speaking in and out of the classroom. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to educators\, administrators\, district decision makers\, curriculum directors\, and anyone who works with ELL students. \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 Anita Bowles is a researcher whose work focuses on foreign language learning\, language aptitude\, working memory\, tonal languages\, and the brain bases of language processing. She joined Rosetta Stone in 2014 as Head of Academic Research and Learner Studies. Previously\, she conducted research in both university and government settings. Anita holds a joint Ph.D. in psychology and cognitive science\, and a master’s degree in linguistics. \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. \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:Autism and Visual Supports: Powerful Strategies for School\, Home\, and the Community
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rebecca Remner\, MS CCC-SLP\, Director of Speech Language Pathology\, Monarch Center for Autism; and Lauren Williams\, MA CCC-SLP\, Assistive Technology Specialist and Speech Language Pathologist\, Monarch Center for Autism\nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nBecause most students with autism are visual learners\, they benefit from the consistent use of customized visual supports. In this edWebinar\, explore three categories of visual supports: Visual Instruction (adapting instruction so it is presented visually)\, Visual Organization (using visuals to organize activities and daily schedules)\, and Visual Expression (using visuals to facilitate expressive communication). We will examine how to effectively use visual supports in school\, at home and in the community to optimize students’ participation in all aspects of their day. The presenters: \n\nReview visual supports that can be effectively used in the classroom<\nExamine real-life applications of visual supports (photos and videos) for use in the community and at home\nDemonstrate how to organize activities and transitions to promote students’ success\nDiscuss the benefits of using assistive technology\n\nReal-life examples\, tips\, strategies\, and resources will be shared during the presentation. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, paraprofessionals\, therapists\, and specialists. \nAbout the Presenters \nRebecca Remner\, MS CCC-SLP\, is the director of speech language pathology at Monarch Center for Autism. Rebecca is a speech language pathologist (SLP) who has worked at Monarch Center for Autism for 14 years with students on the autism spectrum who range in age from 3 through 21. She has extensive experience with individual and group therapy services for non-verbal students\, verbal students\, lower functioning students with a functional tract\, and higher functioning students with an academic focus. As the director of the department\, she supervises 22 SLPs\, provides staff training and oversees many projects to ensure the department is providing the latest evidence-based therapy and use of technological advances. \n \n \nLauren Williams\, MA CCC-SLP\, is the assistive technology specialist and a licensed speech language pathologist at Monarch Center for Autism. Lauren is a speech language pathologist with 10 years of experience working with students who present along the autism spectrum. She has experience with individual and group therapy services for both verbal and non-verbal students. As the assistive technology specialist\, she is responsible for the completion of augmentative and alternative communication evaluations for students on the autism spectrum\, and she collaborates with professionals across many disciplines to support the use of Vizzle\, SMART Boards\, speech generating devices\, and adaptive equipment to promote students’ growth and development. \n \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism 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\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:Strategies to Improve Adolescent Reading Proficiency: How to Identify and Address Why Students Struggle
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Suzanne Carreker\, CALT-QI\, Principal Educational Content Lead\, Lexia Learning\nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nThe session recording is no longer available. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Suzanne Carreker\, CALT-QI\, discusses why 66% of eighth-grade students in the United States cannot read proficiently and what educators can do right now to combat this crisis. Dr. Carreker uses the Simple View of Reading to explain why identifying and addressing the diverse needs of non-proficiency can be incredibly complex—but not impossible with the right tools. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, technology coordinators\, Title I coordinators\, literacy specialists\, and interventionists.\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Suzanne Carreker\, CALT-QI is the principal educational content lead at Lexia Learning\, a Rosetta Stone Company. Dr. Carreker is the recipient of the 2018 International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Margaret Byrd Rawson Lifetime Achievement Award\, and the HBIDA Nancy LaFevers Community Service Award for her contributions to students with dyslexia and other related learning differences. \nJoin the ELA Today 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\nLexia Learning\, A Rosetta Stone Company\, is one of the most highly respected reading technology companies in the world. Founded more than 30 years ago\, Lexia’s research-proven instructional and assessment programs are now used by millions of students across the world.
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SUMMARY:Preschool Beyond Walls: Integrating Nature into the Preschool Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel A. Larimore\, Owner\, Samara Early Learning\, LLC\nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWith a growing awareness of the benefits of outdoor play\, it seems everywhere one turns there is talk of children and nature. One particular approach that is receiving a lot of attention is nature-based or forest preschools. While the number of nature-based preschools is increasing\, there are more young children needing experiences with nature than these programs can provide. At the same time\, many early childhood educators who understand the value of outdoor experiences find themselves in a traditional setting unsure of how to meaningfully integrate nature into their programs. \nThis recorded edWebinar will help early childhood providers\, no matter their situation\, consider the principles fundamental to a nature-based approach and integrate those principles into teaching practice. These high-quality nature-based early childhood education (NbECE) practices don’t happen overnight\, but rather occur through daily programmatic and teaching decisions. Using a continuum of NbECE as the overarching framework\, Rachel Larimore provides concrete ways to better integrate nature into your program structure\, physical environment (inside and outside)\, and teacher-child interactions. \nViewers will leave the edWebinar with tangible ideas that can be implemented the next day as well as some ideas can be worked toward into the future. This recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-3 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nRachel is the founder of Samara Early Learning\, a consulting business focused on supporting early childhood professionals in implementing nature-based administrative and pedagogical practices. Prior to this\, she worked for 15 years as the director of education at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) in Midland\, MI. In 2007\, in this role\, she developed the Nature Preschool at CNC and implemented the on-the-ground work to bring it to reality. She continued as the founding director of the program until 2016 when\, at her departure\, the program served 140 children each year through public and private funding sources. Rachel is also pursuing a PhD in curriculum\, instruction\, and teacher education at Michigan State University. Rachel is the author of Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool\, focused on program administration\, and Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Learning Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning\, which focuses on integrating nature-based practices into the preschool classroom. \n \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats 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\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
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SUMMARY:Supporting Preschoolers’ Social and Emotional Development Through Music and Movement Activities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lili M. Levinowitz\, Director of Research\, Music Together Worldwide\, and Professor Emeritus\, Rowan University\nSponsored by Music Together \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHealthy social-emotional skills in early childhood can have a profound impact on a child’s overall development and learning. In fact\, many early childhood experts see positive social skills as the most important factor for school readiness and later school success. Developmentally appropriate\, participatory\, group and dyad music and movement activities have special characteristics that not only support young children as they develop socially and emotionally but also support group cohesion in the classroom. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Lili M. Levinowitz introduces participants to the important dimensions of social and emotional development and demonstrate fun and accessible songs and other music activities that support a range of social and emotional skills\, including self-regulation\, self-confidence\, leadership\, social competence\, and emotional intelligence. You’ll leave this edWebinar with a deeper understanding of the ways in which music can naturally support children’s social and emotional development in the preschool years! \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to educators working with toddlers\, preschoolers\, and kindergartners.\n  \nAbout the Presenter \nLili M. Levinowitz\, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus of Music Education at Rowan University. She is the coauthor of the early childhood music and movement program\, Music Together\, and Director of Research for Music Together Worldwide. Dr. Levinowitz is considered a national authority on early childhood music and is actively involved in teaching very young children as well as graduate students. Her articles appear frequently in professional journals and popular magazines. She received her M.M. and Ph.D. from Temple University\, and her B.M. from Westminster Choir College. \nJoin the Music in Early 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\n At Music Together\, we understand the importance of music in early childhood—from birth\, in fact. Because the truth is\, most people are born with enough music aptitude to play in a symphony orchestra when they are adults\, if they choose. But first we must learn how to “speak music”—to take the musical instrument we all have\, ourselves\, developing that musical capacity from a very young age. The sounds we make\, our movements\, our rhythms—these are the building blocks of music and of early childhood learning. And that’s what Music Together is all about.
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SUMMARY:Accessibility: Effective\, Equitable Learning Environments for All Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Matthew J. Miller\, Superintendent\, Lakota Local Schools\, OH; Dr. Tom Muzzey\, Superintendent\, Orchard Farm R-V School District\, MO; and Dr. Donna Wright\, Director of Schools\, Wilson County Schools\, TN\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 \nAccessibility is an essential principle in delivering equal educational opportunities for all students\, including those with disabilities and English language learners. But accessibility impacts more than students. Schools and districts also need to ensure that all information provided to the public\, parents\, guardians and staff is accessible as well. In short\, accessibility is part of the education equation. Districts need to keep accessibility policies and practices front and center—and equally important they need to make their commitment vocal and visible. Accessibility for all demands continued attention and ongoing modifications. \nIn this edWebinar three superintendents share how they are leading the complex issues involved in ensuring accessibility for all within their school districts. Five compelling steps for ensuring accessibility will be articulated with real world examples of the successful strategies that have been used to address accessibility for learning and teaching among all school district stakeholders. \nThis recorded session is of special value for school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nMatthew J. Miller is the superintendent of Lakota Local Schools in Ohio. He has spent the last 24 years serving Ohio communities as a superintendent\, director of student services and instruction\, principal\, and teacher. Matt is actively involved in the prestigious and national League of Innovative Schools through Digital Promise\, also serving as an elected member of their advisory committee. He was selected as one of 100 superintendents to attend and present at the #FutureReady National ConnectED Superintendents Summit at the White House\, was named to the National School Boards Association Top 20 to Watch\, and conducted his first TEDx Talk in 2016 entitled Don’t Buy the Book: Cultivate\, Curate and Go Open. Having completed his undergraduate and master’s degree at the University of Cincinnati\, he was selected for the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Leadership Institute for Superintendents. Matt is grateful for his wife\, Kristy\, and their two children. \n  \nDr. Thomas Muzzey is currently serving as Superintendent of Schools at Orchard Farm R-V School District in St. Charles County\, MO. Prior to his service at Orchard Farm\, he served as the superintendent for Warren County R-3 schools. Dr. Muzzey has 30 years of experience in public education as a teacher\, assistant principal\, assistant superintendent and associate superintendent. He earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and teaching at Southeast Missouri State University; a master’s degree in education at Webster University; a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration at Southeast Missouri State University; a specialist degree in education administration at University of Missouri St. Louis; and an Ed.D. in education from Maryville University of St. Louis. Most recently\, Dr. Muzzey earned his National Superintendent certification from AASA in 2017. \nDr. Donna Wright began serving as Director of Schools for Wilson County Schools\, TN in 2014. Under her guidance\, district-wide academic performance has significantly improved; the district is undergoing the largest school building program in the history of the county; a concentrated emphasis on early literacy instruction is a focal point; and college and career readiness is a hallmark in middle and high schools. She has worked in public school education\, K-12 and higher ed\, for over 36 years. Dr. Wright holds a doctorate in leadership studies from the University of Tennessee\, has earned several awards\, including the Women of Achievement Award and the UT Educators Hall of Honor Award\, has authored several articles in educational publications\, and continues to serve as an adjunct professor at various institutions of higher learning. \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:Hidden Triggers for College and Career Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Andrew Hegedus\, Research Consulting Director\, NWEA \nSponsored by NWEA \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDo you know what dimensions of college and career preparedness today’s schools commonly miss? In this edWebinar\, learn the differences between upwardly mobile and downwardly mobile careers\, as well as how to help students find and prepare for upwardly mobile careers. Dr. Andrew Hegedus introduces Conley’s four key dimensions that students must master to prepare for college and a one-hour intervention that improves college enrollment by nearly one-third. \nIn addition\, learn how assessment can support predictions of ACT success as part of assessing a student’s academic readiness for college. He also explores how to engage students and parents in conversations about post-high school education\, and how to use our NWEA’s College Explorer Tool to discover opportunities. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle through high school teachers and school and district leaders.  \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Andrew Hegedus is the research consulting director at NWEA\, where he consults with educators across the country\, prototypes\, launches\, supports state-of-the-art reports\, and manages research projects focused on understanding the drivers for growth in schools with differing levels of challenges. Andy holds an Ed.D. in education leadership from the University of Delaware\, a M.S. in mechanical engineering from Drexel University\, and B.S. in nuclear engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. Andy is also a Broad Superintendents Academy Fellow. \nJoin the College and Career Readiness 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\nNWEA® is a not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by providing assessment solutions\, insightful reports\, professional learning offerings\, and research services. Visit NWEA.org to find out how NWEA can partner with you to help all kids learn.
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SUMMARY:Relevant Robotics: Integrating Creative Coding and Robots in Your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carrie Willis\, Technology Director\, Valley Preparatory School\, CA\, and Strategic Outreach Manager\, Wonder Workshop; and Caitlin Arakawa\, Kindergarten Teacher\, Valley Preparatory School\, CA\nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nCoding. Robotics. Computational Thinking. How might we meaningfully introduce these 21st century subjects into traditional classroom settings? From ELA and mathematics to science and social studies\, educators can creatively integrate technology-based problem solving with established academic areas. \nIn this edWebinar\, through personal stories and illustrative examples shared by the presenters—a technology director and kindergarten teacher using coding and robotics in their classrooms today—you’ll see how teaching-ready tools (including free apps\, and low-tech/no-tech materials) with specially designed activities and lessons can help engage students and inspire cross-curricular learning. You will find out how educators from around the country are finding ways to add relevance to coding and robotics. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-8 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and technology specialists and integrationists. \nAbout the Presenters \nCarrie Willis is the technology director and STEAM coordinator at Valley Preparatory School\, a private school in Redlands\, CA\, educating students in grades preschool through eight. She was responsible for the design and implementation of her school’s recent STEAM lab addition\, which was established in 2016. During her 17-year teaching career\, she has developed a love for educational technology and project-based learning. Carrie helps to inspire educators not just on her own campus\, but around the world\, by sharing her love for coding\, robotics\, movie production\, engineering and design\, and all things STEAM and edtech\, through social media and presentations at local and national conferences. Carrie is also a strategic outreach manager at Wonder Workshop. \n \nCaitlin Arakawa is a kindergarten teacher at Valley Preparatory School in Redlands\, CA\, and a lover of all things technology. She takes every opportunity possible to infuse technology into her daily lessons. She is an enthusiastic and relatable educator who likes to learn\, share and connect with her fellow colleagues. Caitlin is an Apple Teacher\, as well as a teacher ambassador for educational platforms such as Nearpod\, ClassDojo and Discovery Education. \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:A New Era for Independent Reading: Getting Our Students Reading All Throughout the Year
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Pam Allyn\, Author and Senior Vice President\, Innovation and Development\, Scholastic Education \nSponsored by Scholastic Education\, Digital Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nNow is the new moment for independent reading! The research is clear—children need authentic\, engaging\, and personally meaningful experiences with reading and writing to become lifelong literacy learners. In this new era\, independent reading means reading across many platforms\, online and in print. As we look at a new century of learning\, please watch Pam Allyn in this edWebinar as she shares dynamic new strategies for helping our students “tame the wild text” all throughout the year and master all the new ways we read. \nBy exploring the seasons of learning and growth for the independent reader\, viewers will walk away from this session with key skills and strategies they can implement today to ensure all students find their joy and love of reading 365 days a year—at school\, at home\, and across the community. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-8 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nPam Allyn is a world-renowned literacy expert\, author\, and senior vice president\, innovation and development at Scholastic Education. She is the founder of LitWorld\, a groundbreaking global literacy movement serving children across the United States and in more than 60 countries. Pam and LitWorld created LitCamp in partnership with Scholastic\, a transformational summer learning solution that combines social emotional learning and literacy skills development. Pam is the author of 27 books for educators\, leaders and families on reading\, writing and quality learning\, including Every Child a Super Reader (Scholastic\, 2015)\, co-authored with Dr. Ernest Morrell. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero 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\nScholastic Education’s digital solutions help educators impact their students’ literacy achievement where it’s needed most. Through access to 1000s of high-quality ebooks and research-based digital literacy tools\, their child-centric digital products develop students’ literacy skills leading to fluent readers for life. \n 
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SUMMARY:Forget Summer Brain Drain with STEAM Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Erin Mulcahy\, Senior Product Strategy Lead\, Education\, littleBits\nSponsored by littleBits Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nParents are already looking into the programs that will keep their kids occupied while they’re out of school for the months of June\, July\, and August. From art camp\, to music camp\, to robotics camp\, it’s also the season for schools\, museums\, libraries\, and other organizations to find fun new curricula that will surprise\, delight\, and educate this summer’s incoming campers. \nIn this edWebinar\, Erin Mulcahy\, Senior Product Strategy Lead\, Education from littleBits\, shares some of the coolest summer camp experiences littleBits has participated in to date—from the New York City Department of Education to iD Tech Summer Camps—to give us all some summer inspiration. Erin talks about how educators can use summer camp to help kids engage in increasingly complex challenges that flex their technology literacy\, critical thinking\, creative confidence and teamwork skills. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to elementary through middle school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and after-school program providers. Forget summer brain drain and get ready for hands-on learning through play! \nAbout the Presenter \nErin Mulcahy is a scientist by training\, having received her bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s in conservation biology. She also has a background in education and international development. Erin loves working with littleBits’ global network of educators to share their passion for learning and creativity. \n \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead 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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20190306/
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Formative Assessment: Use Learning Progressions to Fuel Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Karin Hess\, Author and Consultant\nSponsored by Renaissance® \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFormative assessment is critical for showing us what students have and have not learned. However\, formative data does not always provide clear\, actionable steps for determining where students are on their learning path and how best to move learning forward. \nOne way to use formative data more effectively is in conjunction with a quality learning progression\, which provides a GPS-like view into how learning typically develops over time and where there are potential roadblocks. \nIn this research-based edWebinar\, author and consultant Dr. Karin Hess shows how to use learning progressions most effectively in your district to maximize the instructional value of your formative data. \nYou’ll also leave this recorded presentation understanding: \n\nHow progressions connect daily learning targets with long-term expectations\nHow progressions help you better monitor student progress and scaffold learning\nHow to use progressions to promote student agency\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, assessment directors and coordinators\, curriculum directors and coordinators\, and instructional coaches and specialists. \nAbout the Presenter \nKarin Hess\, Ed.D. has extensive experience developing practical approaches for using learning progressions as the foundation for formative\, interim\, and performance assessments. She was formerly an associate at the Center for Assessment and has worked with multiple US states to develop grade-level learning expectations and test specifications. She is the author\, most recently\, of A Local Assessment Toolkit to Promote Deeper Learning: Transforming Research into Practice (2018). \n \nJoin the PD in Action 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\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/20190306pdinaction/
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SUMMARY:Using Technology to Excite Students About Hands-On Science
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nüsret Hisim\, Educational Technology Specialist\, Vernier Software & Technology\nSponsored by Vernier Software & Technology \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIntegrating hands-on science experiments and technology into elementary and middle school classrooms helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills\, while deepening their understanding of science concepts. \nIt doesn’t have to be challenging to incorporate technology into your science lessons\, even when faced with time and resource constraints. \nIn this edWebinar\, join Nüsret Hisim\, Educational Technology Specialist at Vernier Software & Technology and former science teacher\, as he explores fun and exciting ways to bring hands-on science experiments using probeware to your classroom. Nüsret highlights: \n\nThe impact of a hands-on approach using real-time data collection on student understanding\nPedagogical methods and cognitive teaching strategies\nHow to find resources that align to national and state standards\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through middle school teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nAfter receiving his BS in secondary science education from the University of Maryland\, Nüsret Hisim taught chemistry and physics in Frederick County\, Maryland\, for 34 years. Nüsret received a Presidential Award for Science in 1991\, and he has been certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in secondary science. For over 30 years\, he taught using Vernier technology and helped many other teachers integrate Vernier technology into their curricula. \nSince the early 1990s\, Nüsret sponsored a chemistry club at his school where students brought science-related activities and demonstrations out to the community. He’s also worked with numerous elementary and middle school teachers on STEM-related activities and workshops. Nüsret can be found volunteering at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or enjoying the coffee scene in Portland. \nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists 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 Vernier Software & Technology is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces\, sensors\, and graphing/analysis software.
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SUMMARY:Error Correction: Tips and Techniques for Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Nikki Ashcraft\, Associate Teaching Professor\, Online M.Ed. Program in TESOL\, University of Missouri \nSponsored by VIPKid \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nErrors are a natural and expected part of language learning\, yet if learners’ errors are never corrected\, they can become fossilized in their speech and writing. Language teachers face a number of dilemmas when it comes to addressing learner errors in the classroom. It can be hard to know which errors should be corrected\, when to correct them\, or what techniques to use so that learners receive the most benefit from the correction efforts. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Nikki Ashcraft assists teachers in developing a repertoire of error-correction techniques that can be used to provide feedback to learners on their spoken and written language production. \nShe discusses: \n\nTeacher and student beliefs around error correction\, including cultural influences\nThe use of different error-correction techniques and what research tells us about the effectiveness of each\nCriteria for choosing between available error-correction techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners and achieve lesson goals\nWhen and how often to correct errors\nHow to communicate a philosophy of error correction to learners\n\nWhether you teach a second or a foreign language\, this recorded edWebinar will help you make the most of error-correction opportunities to support your learners’ language acquisition. This presentation will be of interest to preK-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nNikki Ashcraft\, Ph.D. is an associate teaching professor in the online M.Ed. program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at the University of Missouri\, where she enjoys working with teachers in classrooms around the world. During her TESOL career\, Dr. Ashcraft has taught English and trained teachers in the United States\, Mexico\, Chile\, Kuwait\, and the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Ashcraft is a past chair of the TESOL International Association’s Teacher Educator Interest Section (TEIS) and the author of Lesson Planning (TESOL Press\, 2014). \nJoin the Helping ELL/ESL Students Succeed 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 VIPKid is a global education technology company that connects children with the world’s best teachers for real-time online English immersion learning. VIPKid’s mission is to inspire and empower every child for the future. VIPKid believes that education is not one-size-fits-all\, rather all students are unique and the world is within their reach when connected with great teachers capable of personalizing learning and sparking curiosity. \n \nThe Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program at the University of Missouri offers a Master of Education degree\, a Graduate Certificate\, and course work toward Missouri K-12 ESOL certification. Course work is completed 100% online.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20190304/
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SUMMARY:Scholarships for Student Travel
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carylann Assante\, CAE\, Chief Executive Officer\, SYTA and SYTA Youth Foundation; and Teresa Crews\, Programming Chair\, SYTA Youth Foundation\, and Product Development & Management\, Universal Orlando Resort\nSponsored by SYTA – The Student & Youth Travel Association \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nResearch shows that educators believe travel positively benefits their students. Yet many say that the cost of travel is too high for many of their students—especially for those on free and reduced lunch programs.  \n“I extend the sincerest of thanks to you for allowing us to see the fires kindled in the eyes of our students.”\n—Lisa Faulkner-Jones\, Charles Hart Middle School \nThis edWebinar provides an overview of scholarship programs and special opportunities for students to travel. It also helps educators plan ahead and prepare to complete scholarship applications. There will be a special focus on the SYTA Youth Foundation Scholarship program\, which has awarded more than a million dollars in scholarships. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle school through higher education teachers\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCarylann Assante joined SYTA and the SYTA Youth Foundation in 2010. Her professional experience includes association and nonprofit management\, hospitality and tourism\, and academic enrichment programs for student and youth. \n \nTeresa Crews\, Programming Chair\, SYTA Youth Foundation\, and Product Development & Management\, Universal Orlando Resort\, leads a team that develops youth programs that combine education\, learning and fun for Universal Orlando Resort. Prior to her career in hospitality\, Teresa was a high school teacher. \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. \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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SUMMARY:4 Lies the System Teaches School Leaders About Struggling Readers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Terrie Noland\, Vice President\, Educator Initiatives\, Learning Ally\nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThere are many misconceptions about struggling readers\, some of which have become so embedded in our education system as to become harmful to the students\, even contributing to the growing achievement gap\, including: \n\nWe should lower expectations for students that are falling behind due to reading\nStruggling readers have a lower cognitive capacity than typical readers\nOur curriculum needs to embed leveled reading no matter the goal\nAudiobooks are cheating; students should be taught to read\n\nThis recorded edWebinar\, designed for K-8 administrators\, general and special education teachers and school librarians\, will help you identify these and other misconceptions\, and discuss strategies and approaches you can take to provide improved learning opportunities for all students. \nAbout the Presenter \nTerrie Noland’s greatest strengths lie in the ability to motivate\, inspire\, and create enthusiasm in others to be passionate educators that support the diverse needs of students. Terrie serves as the vice president of educator initiatives for Learning Ally\, where she works to develop engagement programs\, professional learning services and communities for educators. Her passion is working with educators to create dynamic classrooms\, and recognizing educators in their tremendous efforts. Terrie has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. Her focus for the past six years has been on the pedagogical practices needed to create effective environments for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. She has the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands\, helping to build better understanding of working with struggling readers and students with dyslexia. Terrie is certified as an academic language practitioner and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in literacy\, with an emphasis in educational leadership from St. John’s University. \n \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers 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 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:Social-Emotional Learning in the Library
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT\nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more\nIntegrating social-emotional learning into the learner experience is becoming a priority among school districts but competing initiatives vie for professional development and instructional time. The library program can serve as a vehicle to incorporate emotional wellness into each student’s day. \nIn this edWebinar\, Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School\, CT\, explores the many ways in which school librarians can support their learning communities through co-teaching\, making\, reading\, and more. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 librarians\, teachers\, and administrators. \nAbout the Presenter \nMichelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. \n \nJoin the Emerging Tech for Schools and Libraries 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 Mackin is one of the top providers of library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Working with over 18\,000 publishers and a database of nearly 3 million printed titles\, and more than 1.9 million digital titles\, Mackin supplies print books\, eBooks\, online educational databases\, audiobooks and video resources to schools around the globe.
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SUMMARY:Help Students Use Video to Demonstrate Learning with Powtoon and Biteable
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shannon Holden\, Assistant Principal\, Republic Middle School\, MO\nSponsored by FreshGrade \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMost students would rather use digital tools to demonstrate their learning instead of traditional paper and pencil. Is this feasible with your current classroom technology situation? Let’s find out together! In this edWebinar school administrator and educational consultant Shannon Holden explores the features of two of the most popular video creation tools—Powtoon and Biteable. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to any educator who would like to help students incorporate video into learning. \nAbout the Presenter \nAssistant Principal at Republic Middle School in Missouri\, Shannon Holden has been a high school and middle school administrator and teacher in Texas and Missouri for 20 years. Shannon presents frequently to teachers and administrators about classroom management\, maintaining positive relationships with parents\, instructional strategies that engage students\, and implementing technology in the classroom. He is the host of the Teacher HELP! and TechTools for the Classroom communities on edWeb.net. Follow him on Twitter @newteacherhelp. \n \nJoin the TechTools for the Classroom 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\nFounded in 2011\, FreshGrade was created by a dedicated team who saw a better way to show student achievement and progression. Today\, FreshGrade is used in over 120 countries worldwide. The portfolio and assessment platform helps educators\, parents\, and students have deeper conversations about learning. Do it all with just one tool: capture evidence\, give feedback\, and track progression through standards and custom objectives. FreshGrade encourages students to own their learning while engaging parents at every turn. Start a deeper conversation about learning at www.freshgrade.com.
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SUMMARY:Moving to Blended Learning in Grades K-8
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eileen Rudden\, Board Chair\, LearnLaunch; and Ann Koufman-Frederick\, Chief Academic Officer\, LearnLaunch\nHosted by Sierra Noakes\, Research Project Manager\, Digital Promise\nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLearnLaunch worked with teacher teams in 11 Boston Public Schools who wanted to move to blended and personalized learning over three years. These 200 teachers worked with nearly 4\,000 students on English language arts in grades K-8. In this edWebinar\, Eileen Rudden and Ann Koufman-Frederick from LearnLaunch address the following questions:  \n\nWhat is the impact of moving to blended and personalized learning on students and on teachers?  \nWhat is easy and what is hard?  \nWhat are the conditions in which teachers change practice and in which students’ learning growth is more than expected?  \n\nThey also discuss the impact of various instructional products. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through middle school teachers and school and district leaders.  \n. \nAbout the Presenters \nEileen Rudden is Co-founder of LearnLaunch\, an education innovation hub which drives innovation to transform learning. Based in Boston\, LearnLaunch supports and connects both educators and edtech entrepreneurs through its non-profit institute\, co-working campus and its edtech accelerator. LearnLaunch is the host of the MAPLE Consortium\, a public-private partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Eileen served as Chief Officer for College and Career Preparation for the Chicago Public Schools and is a graduate of the Broad Superintendents Academy. She serves on the boards of Education Pioneers\, KnowledgeWorks\, the New Tech Network and the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education. She received her MBA from Harvard Business School\, and her BA from Brown University\, where she served as a trustee and is currently Chair of the Advisory Committee on Computing and Information Technology. \nAnn Koufman-Frederick is CAO at LearnLaunch\, leading projects on education innovation. She also mentors LearnLaunch edtech startups\, and is a board member of the Harvard Alumni Association and Massachusetts ASCD. Ann is a former Massachusetts public school educator\, having served as Superintendent\, Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning\, and Director of Technology Initiatives for the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents. She began her career as a school psychologist\, an instructional technology specialist\, and professional development instructor. She also worked on state and national educational technology initiatives such as the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Consortium\, WIDE World at Harvard Graduate School of Education\, and Collaboration for Reform at BBN Learning Systems and Technologies. Ann received her Ph.D. in educational leadership from Boston College\, a CAGS in instructional technology from Lesley University\, and an A.B. in psychology from Harvard University. \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.  \nJoin the Research and Evidence in Edtech 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\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn.
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SUMMARY:Authentic Learning Starts with Informed Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michael Haggen\, Chief Academic Officer\, Scholastic Education; and Suzanne Lucas\, Vice President of Product Marketing\, Scholastic Education Digital Solutions\nSponsored by Scholastic Education\, Digital Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nInformed instruction leads to effective learning. To help students become independent readers\, writers\, and thinkers\, teachers need to consistently use data to inform instructional decisions and better meet students’ specific learning needs. In this edWebinar\, Michael Haggen demonstrates how data can be used to help guide student learning. \nViewers will gain a clear understanding of how to interpret robust data\, at the discreet skill level\, and how to utilize this information to develop instructional plans and strategies to meet all students at their own level. Teachers will leave with a deep appreciation of the power of personalized learning and how it can better inform whole-class and small-group instruction. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through elementary school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nMichael Haggen is Chief Academic Officer for Scholastic Education. In this role\, he ensures that Scholastic is a responsive comprehensive literacy partner to pre-K through grade 12 districts nationwide. In Michael’s 20 years of academic experience\, he has served as a teacher\, principal\, chief academic officer and direct report to superintendents. His hands-on approach has led to significant change\, most recently in East Baton Rouge Parish School System in Louisiana\, where he was Deputy Superintendent. \n \n \nSuzanne Lucas is Vice President of Product Marketing for Scholastic Education Digital Solutions. Suzanne\, a former first grade teacher\, works across Scholastic supporting new program development and marketing. \n \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero 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 Scholastic Education’s digital solutions help educators impact their students’ literacy achievement where it’s needed most. Through access to 1000s of high-quality ebooks and research-based digital literacy tools\, their child-centric digital products develop students’ literacy skills leading to fluent readers for life.
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SUMMARY:Leveraging the Science of Learning in Digital Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Paul W. Ownby\, Senior Product Manager\, Learning.com\nHosted by Jeff Meyer\, Director of Education\, Learning.com\nSponsored by Learning.com \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nOver past three decades\, our understanding of the Science of Learning—the science behind the way we learn—has grown considerably. This growth identifies why some of the best teachers and learners are successful and helps us understand how teachers and learners become more effective and efficient. \nIn this edWebinar\, Paul Ownby\, Senior Product Manager from Learning.com\, discusses how leveraging aspects of the Science of Learning can improve the effectiveness of any curriculum—digital\, or otherwise. The edWebinar includes: \n\nAn overview of some of the principles embodied in the Science of Learning that can be incorporated in routine learning exercises\nExamples of how principles of the Science of Learning can be developed into guidelines for the development of curricula to promote maximum skill development and knowledge acquisition\nPractical examples of how principles of the Science of Learning can be applied to both learning and teaching efforts\n\nBy the end of this edWebinar\, viewers will be familiar with some principles of the Science of Learning\, be able to identify ways to modify instruction for improved outcomes\, and identify changes to maximize their own learning. This presentation will be of interest to K-8 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter\nPaul Ownby\, Senior Product Manager for Learning.com\, provides product direction for Learning.com’s digital literacy\, computer science and coding curricular products. Paul has worked in product management and content development for over 20 years with a particular focus on technology and education. As part of the initial product and development team for Learning.com’s EasyTech curriculum\, Paul worked closely with co-founder Barclay Burns to establish content design guidelines for Learning.com’s interactive lessons that leveraged principles found in the Science of Learning to maximize learning in online lessons. He is passionate about digital and technical learning\, and leveraging what we know about how we learn to make learning and teaching efforts more efficient. \n \n\nAbout the Host\nJeff Meyer\, Director of Education for Learning.com\, provides thought leadership\, professional development\, and consulting with educators\, parents and students regarding the importance of digital literacy education and how Learning.com helps students excel in a digital world. Jeff has worked in public education since 1982 as a high school English language arts teacher and physical education coach. After receiving an M.Ed in curriculum and instruction and instructional technology\, Jeff worked as Director of Professional Development and Instructional Technology in the Eanes Independent School District in Austin\, Texas and then was named Director of Instructional Technology for Austin Independent School District in 2000. Jeff joined Learning.com in 2005\, and has worked in a variety of roles\, including professional development\, customer services\, and product marketing. He is passionate about the need to transform education using data-based\, student-centered approaches and digital resources to prepare students for the future. \n \nJoin the Success in a Digital World 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 Learning.com helps students\, teachers\, and schools excel in a digital world. We provide solutions to support educators as they build students’ digital literacy skills and transition to digital content. We work with 1 in 6 districts across the US and serve 5.6 million students across more than 20 countries.
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Kindness: A Foundation for Digital Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Meg Swecker\, Coordinator of Technology Integration/ITRT\, Roanoke County Public Schools\, VA; and Tamara Letter\, Technology Integrator/ITRT\, Hanover County Public Schools\, VA\nHosted by Common Sense Education and Sponsored by Symantec \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHow do you use kindness to promote learning? In this edWebinar\, Meg Swecker and Tamara Letter\, two tech integrators from Virginia\, showcases innovative ways to use kindness to build a culture of digital citizenship. Their presentation includes examples of kindness in action in Roanoke County Public Schools and Hanover County Public Schools with a preview of Tamara’s book\, A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead\, Love\, and Learn. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school educators. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMeg Swecker is the coordinator of technology integration for Roanoke County Public Schools in Roanoke\, Virginia. She works with elementary and secondary school teachers in two schools\, helping them use and integrate technology into their curricula. She has been teaching for 31 years and has been an ITRT since 2000. Meg is an active member of the Virginia Society of Technology Educators (VSTE) and has served on the board of directors since 2015. She presents at local\, regional\, and statewide conferences and is a recipient of the Virginia Department of Education’s Virginia Technology Leadership Award. \n \n \nTamara Letter is a passionate educator with 21 years of experience\, currently serving students and teachers in Hanover County Public Schools in Virginia as a technology integrator (ITRT). She is the social media chairperson for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) conference and shares her expertise at district\, local\, and international events. In 2018\, Tamara was the recipient of the R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence and named the 2019 Teacher of the Year for Mechanicsville Elementary School. Her first book\, A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead\, Love\, and Learn\, was published in February 2019. Connect with Tamara on Twitter @tamaraletter or visit her website\, www.tamaraletter.com. \n\nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership 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 \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.
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SUMMARY:Autism and Anxiety: Assessment and Intervention
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sonal Moratschek\, Medical Director\, Wingspan Care Group\nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAnxiety disorders can occur in children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Identification and treatment of the symptoms can be challenging. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Sonal Moratschek\, Medical Director of Wingspan Care Group: \n\nDefines diagnosis of anxiety disorders as described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)\nIdentifies symptoms in people with ASD\nDiscusses treatment of different anxiety disorders\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 and higher education teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, therapists and behavioral specialists. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Sonal Moratschek is board-certified in child\, adolescent and adult psychiatry. She earned her medical degree from Wright State University and both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in public health from Case Western Reserve University. She completed her general psychiatry training and child and adolescent fellowship at University Hospitals of Cleveland\, where she was chief resident and chief child fellow. Dr. Moratschek is the medical director of Wingspan Care Group\, and a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has published extensively on child and adolescent mental health issues. Her specific areas of interest are in mood and anxiety disorders in adolescence\, caring for children with autism\, and treatment of mental illness in young women. She believes in a team approach to treating the whole child and family. \n \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism 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\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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