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SUMMARY:Unlocking Time: Let’s Make Every Minute Count
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bob Lenz\, Executive Director\, Buck Institute for Education; Kimberly Swan\, Program Director\, Unlocking Time; and Dr. Christina Casillas\, Principal\, San Diego Unified School District\, CA\nSponsored by Unlocking Time \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Connected Teaching and Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \n72% of principals say they “lack the necessary resources\, such as time and staff support\, to accomplish all that is required to lead the school effectively.” Clearly\, it’s time to stop doing the same old thing. \nOur panel of experts share innovative ways that schools around the country are reshaping time to fuel student-centered learning\, from letting students choose their own learning activities\, altering the schedule to increase teacher collaboration\, or shifting to a later start for teens. Walk away with practical strategies you can implement this school year. \nWe’ll demonstrate how your school team can quickly use the free School Time Assessment at UnlockingTime.org to get key insights on your calendar\, bell schedule\, academic programming\, and staff time to spark a rich dialogue about time at your school. \nAbout the Presenters \nBob is the Executive Director of the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) – the leader in professional development and resources for Project Based Learning. Bob is a nationally recognized leader in high school redesign\, Project Based Learning\, 21st century skills\, and performance assessment. Prior to BIE\, Bob co-founded Envision Education and served as a Senior Deeper Learning Fellow at The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. He is also the author of Transforming Schools: Using Project-Based Learning\, Performance Assessment and Common Core Standards. Bob earned his BA from St. Mary’s College and an MA in education from San Francisco State University. \n\nKimberly is the Program Director for Unlocking Time – which empowers K12 schools to adopt new time strategies that fuel student-centered learning. Kimberly loves designing digital products that change hearts and minds. Prior to Unlocking Time\, Kimberly led ambitious digital programs for customers like PG&E\, T-Mobile\, and Williams-Sonoma. Most recently\, she created “Compare and Connect K12” with Education SuperHighway. Challenge and adventure are part of her DNA\, whether she is backpacking\, leading the PTA\, or biking down the backside of Hawk Hill on her Sam Hillborne. \n\n  Christina currently serves as principal of Roosevelt International Middle School (RIMS) in San Diego\, CA. RIMS offers an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program to a student population where nearly 70% qualify for free and reduced lunch. Christina is an expert master scheduler who ensures that each of her students (65% Hispanic\, 14% SPED) has the opportunity to access rigorous\, academic coursework. Previously\, Christina was a classroom teacher\, diagnostic resource teacher\, and site support teacher providing assistance to schools across San Diego Unified. She received her admin credential from Chapman University and earned a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership at San Diego State University. \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Connected Teaching and Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Unlocking Time helps K12 schools adopt new time strategies that fuel student-centered learning. The free online tools and resources at UnlockingTime.org serve as a hub for everything related to time in schools\, including a visual encyclopedia of bell schedules\, practical time strategies\, case studies from schools across the country\, and a library of supporting resources. The School Time Assessment provides school teams with key insights on their calendars\, bell schedules\, academic programming\, and staff time\, and sparks a rich dialogue on ways to re-shape time to better serve students.
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SUMMARY:Level Up Your Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Provenzano\, Makerspace Director\, University Liggett School\, Grosse Pointe Woods\, MI\nSponsored by littleBits Education \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the STEM Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nInterested in taking your makerspace to the next level? Looking for new ideas\, tools or projects to reinvigorate inventors in your makerspace? Makerspace expert Nicholas Provenzano\, “The Nerdy Teacher\,” demostrates how to take your school or library makerspace to the next level. \nIn this edWebinar\, explore new tools\, techniques\, project ideas\, and best practices to engage your young makers. Learn how this makerspace director and educator has grown his makerspace and offerings over the years\, and get tons of new ideas to take back to your makerspace. Elementary and middle school level district administrators\, principals\, and technology coaches\, as well as makerspace\, technology and other subject classroom educators will benefit from watching this recorded edWebinar. \nAbout the Presenter\nNicholas Provenzano is a technology coordinator and makerspace director at University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods\, Michigan. He is also an author\, speaker and consultant. He writes on his website\, TheNerdyTeacher.com\, on Edutopia.org\, and many other prominent educational websites. He has been featured on CNN.com\, Education Week\, The New York Times\, and other media outlets. In 2013\, he was awarded the Technology Teacher of the Year by MACUL and ISTE. Nicholas is a Google Certified Innovator\, ASCD Emerging Leader\, Raspberry Pi Certified Educator\, and a TEDEd Innovative Educator. His best-selling book\, Your Starter Guide to Makerspaces\, can be found on Amazon. \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the STEM Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\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/stem20180806/
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SUMMARY:edWeb 24/7 PD: Provide Personalized PD for Your School or District
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Langenhorst\, Instructional Coach and Tech Integrationist\, Rock Valley\, IA; and Lisa Schmucki\, Founder\, edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the edWeb 24-7 PD community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nJoin us for a new monthly edWebinar series—edWeb PD Wednesdays—on the first Wednesday of the month\, when we’ll provide online coaching and PD “Lesson Plan” ideas so you can take advantage of all that edWeb has to offer for free. Provide personalized professional learning for your teachers\, librarians\, administrators\, and staff—anytime\, anywhere. \nHere are just a few of the ideas we explore to help you learn about edWeb’s free platform and resources: \n\nDid you know you can create a private community on edWeb so your school\, district\, or team can connect and collaborate more easily?\nLearn about tools that edWeb provides and how you can use it as a hub for all of your online resources\, and upload your own content.\nedWeb members get access to all of edWeb’s free edWebinars—live and recorded. edWeb hosts 300 live edWebinars a year\, and has over 1\,300 available on demand.\nedWeb provides CE certificates for viewing our edWebinars live or on demand. Learn how you can check your state PD requirements.\nGet ideas for personal learning plans you can easily implement in your district.\n\nInstructional Coach and Tech Integrationist\, Rachel Langenhorst\, tells you how she uses edWeb to personalize PD in her district. \nWatch Rachel Langenhorst and edWeb founder\, Lisa Schmucki\, to learn more about using edWeb. We also want to learn how we can help you implement a personalized PD program in your education setting. \nThis is a great opportunity for any educator involved in encouraging professional learning to connect with other educators around the country\, and the world\, to share ideas that help foster collaboration and continuous learning. \nAbout the Presenters \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  \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). \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the edWeb 24-7 PD community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here!
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edweb4pd20180801/
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SUMMARY:Apps to Teach Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Frances Amato\, STEM Educator\, Technology Liaison\, Doctoral Candidate\nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Teaching Students with Autism community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nThe goal of this edWebinar is to share apps to support learning and engagement of students with autism spectrum disorder. Students with autism spectrum disorder learn best through visuals and with differentiated academic support to meet their individual needs. \nIn this edWebinar\, Frances Amato\, STEM Educator and Technology Liaison\, reviews her favorite apps for ELA\, math\, behavior needs and schedules — all educational in nature. They can be utilized throughout the school day to support students’ handwriting\, reading\, spelling and more. The presentation goes through apps such as ClassDojo\, School Schedule\, Spellyfish\, Simplex Spelling and others. \nPre-K through elementary teachers\, school leaders\, and paraprofessionals will benefit from watching this recorded edWebinar. \nAbout the Presenter\nFrances Amato is a STEM teacher and technology liaison. She works at a District 75 school that is located on Staten Island\, New York. She works with students with cognitive delays in an alternate assessment program. Frances created a successful STEM program within her school six years ago. In this program\, she teaches her students coding\, circuits\, programming robots\, digital literacy and more. Frances has been an educator for 16 years. She is also a doctoral candidate. Frances is expected to confer her Doctor of Philosophy in educational technology and design by December 2019. \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Teaching Students with Autism community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \n  \nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! \n  \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators.
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SUMMARY:Supporting the Grieving Student
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David J. Schonfeld\, MD\, Director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement\, University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work\nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Teaching All Students: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nThe vast majority of children experience the death of a close family member or friend by the time they complete high school. Whether involving a personal loss or one that affects the entire school or community\, bereavement can have a profound and long-term impact on children’s psychological adjustment\, academic achievement\, and personal development. School professionals can play a vital role in helping students learn coping strategies that accelerate their adjustment and minimize their distress\, maladaptive coping mechanisms\, and behavioral difficulties. Yet most educators and other school professionals have had limited to no professional training on how to support grieving students. \nPresented by David J. Schonfeld\, MD\, a nationally renowned expert on childhood bereavement and school crisis\, this edWebinar provides the essential information you need to provide sensitive\, appropriate support to grieving students of all ages. Learn how to: \n\nInitiate conversations with children and their families related to deaths of family members and friends\nSupport students when feelings of guilt affect adjustment to a loss\nProvide practical advice on issues such as funeral attendance of children\nAppreciate the importance of long-term follow-up after a significant loss\n\nIn addition to providing practical information on supporting grieving students\, Dr. Schonfeld also highlights a free\, practitioner-oriented website\, www.grievingstudents.org. Dr. Schonfeld introduces the site’s comprehensive materials on bereavement\, developed for educators and other school professionals by the Coalition to Support Grieving Students. \nPre-K through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and other school professionals interested in learning more about how to provide appropriate support to grieving students will benefit from watching this recorded edWebinar. \nAbout the Presenter\nDavid J. Schonfeld\, MD\, FAAP established and directs the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement\, located at the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work in the University of Southern California. For over 30 years\, he has provided consultation and training to schools on supporting students and staff at times of crisis and loss in the aftermath of numerous school crisis events and disasters within the United States and abroad\, including school and community shootings and stabbings in Parkland\, FL\, Newtown\, CT\, Benton\, KY\, Las Vegas\, NC\, Spokane\, WA\, Marysville\, WA\, Osaka\, Japan\, Corning\, CA\, Aurora\, CO\, Platte Canyon\, CO\, Chardon\, Oh\, and Townville\, SC; flooding from Hurricanes Maria in San Juan\, Sandy in NYC and NJ\, Katrina in New Orleans and Ike in Galveston; tornadoes in Joplin\, MO and Alabama; wildfires in Sonoma County\, CA and in the Great Smoky Mountains in Sevierville\, TN; and the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan\, China. Dr. Schonfeld is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council and the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB)/National Preparedness and Response Science Board (NPRSB). He served as a Commissioner for both the National Commission on Children and Disasters and the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission in CT. \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Teaching All Students: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n  \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:7 Must-Haves for Successful and Sustainable Social-Emotional Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. O’Tasha Morgan\, District Lead School Counselor\, Richland School District Two\, Columbia\, SC; and Derrick Hershey\, Principal\, Shiloh Point Elementary School\, Cumming\, GA\nHosted by Lupita Knittel\, President of 7 Mindsets\nSponsored by 7 Mindsets \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Mindsets for Social-Emotional Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nFrom after-school programs to district-wide implementations\, from small rural communities to the largest metro areas\, for at-risk as well as gifted students\, there are common practices that lead to creating a successful and sustainable social-emotional learning (SEL) environment and positive school culture\, and achieving amazing results. \nThe 7 essential areas of focus for successful and sustainable SEL include: \n\nCommitted leadership\nPersonal and professional development for teachers and staff\nIntegrated and flexible curriculum\nEngage students\nEngage parents\nEngage community\nA common language\n\nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. O’Tasha Morgan from Richland School District Two in South Carolina\, and Derrick Hershey from Shiloh Point Elementary School in Georgia\, share their experience implementing mindsets-based SEL\, including practical strategies and innovative approaches to incorporate these 7 essential elements. \nPre-K through high school level school and district leaders will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters\nO’Tasha Morgan\, Ph.D. currently serves as the district lead school counselor for Richland School District Two\, the fifth largest district in South Carolina with over 27\,000 students. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina\, has been a school counselor for 20 years and works as an adjunct professor at Webster University. Dr. Morgan supervises the school counseling programs of 42 schools for grades K-12 and oversees the implementation of the ASCA National Model for school counseling. Her leadership has created a culture in which mentoring is not only expected but celebrated. Dr. Morgan credits this growth to her district’s holistic focus on the whole child and support of social-emotional learning. Various means of teaching and learning SEL have been utilized\, not only with staff members\, but also with students and parents. She enjoys traveling and is a wife and mom to two teenaged children. \nDerrick Hershey has served students\, parents and staff as the principal of Shiloh Point Elementary in Forsyth County\, GA for three years and has been an educator (teacher\, coach and administrator) for 16 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo\, a Masters of Education in Technology degree from Lesley University\, and leadership add-on from Kennesaw State University. Derrick also serves as this year’s Co-Chair of the Beyond Propel Governance and Leadership Committee for the district. One of Derrick’s favorite quotes is\, “When you serve in small ways\, you get more opportunities to serve in bigger ways\,” by Jon Gordon. Derrick and his wife have two young daughters. \n About the Host \nLupita Knittel\, President of 7 Mindsets\, has more than 17 years’ experience of pioneering leadership in the K-12 education marketplace. Most recently she worked with PlanetHS and Promethean\, where she was a core member of the leadership team that built Promethean. Prior to working at Promethean\, she led strategic initiatives for Apple and Electronic Data Systems. Lupita began as a school teacher in her native Mexico\, where she also founded and operated her own marketing research company. \n\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Mindsets for Social-Emotional Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \nCombining elements of social-emotional learning and relationship-based teaching\, 7 Mindsets distills extensive research on the nature of happiness and success into tools\, curriculum and professional development that provide a new language and operating system for teachers\, students and communities to thrive.
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SUMMARY:Support Social Development in the Early Childhood Inclusion Classroom with Music
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carol Ann Blank\, Ph.D.\, LCAT\, LPC\, MT-BC\, Manager of Research and Special Needs Services for Music Together Worldwide\nSponsored by Music Together \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Music in Early Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nSocial development is a learned complex skill that is critical for success throughout life. Social skills such as joint attention\, turn-taking\, and formulating greetings and appropriate responses are important for all young children to develop\, but are particularly challenging for children with developmental and neurological differences whose social development may require additional support. In this edWebinar\, Carol Ann Blank\, Ph.D.\, LCAT\, LPC\, MT-BC\, and Manager of Research and Special Needs Services for Music Together Worldwide\, introduces participants to songs and rhythmic chants that support these necessary social skills in developmentally appropriate and enjoyable ways. This edWebinar also introduced to relevant social development theories and milestones as they apply to young children. \nViewers will come away with a better understanding of the ways in which developmentally appropriate early childhood music-making experiences can provide important opportunities for social development in the early childhood inclusion classroom\, and how to approach music-making with young children to support social skill development in any child\, particularly those whose social development may be delayed. Educators working with toddlers\, preschoolers\, and kindergartners will benefit from watching this recorded edWebinar. \nAbout the Presenter \nCarol Ann Blank\, LCAT\, LPC\, PhD\, MT-BC earned her doctorate from Drexel University in Philadelphia\, PA. She is responsible for developing training\, materials\, and mentoring for Music Together teachers who work with children with special needs and their families. In addition\, Dr. Blank is the manager of research and special needs services for Music Together Worldwide and teaches Music Together classes for children with special needs. \n\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Music in Early Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n  \n 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:Thinking in Action: The Power of Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susannah Moran\, Senior Project Manager\, myON\, by Renaissance\nSponsored by myON®\, by Renaissance® \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the ELA Today community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nThe phrase “college and career readiness” is used all the time in education\, which dilutes its impact but not our intent. As education leaders\, we want all of our students to become lifelong learners\, successful workers\, and empowered citizens. But what’s the best way forward? \nReading and math skills are part of the equation\, but we also need to help our students become digitally literate. This includes the ability to: \n\nIdentify dubious claims and slanted viewpoints\, especially on the internet\nAssess the accuracy of charts\, graphics\, and other data sources\nAdapt to new technologies and paradigm shifts\nUnderstand media messages—and produce one’s own messages in response\n\nIn this research-driven edWebinar\, presented by Susannah Moran\, Senior Project Manager at myON\, by Renaissance\, learn practical tips for teaching these critical skills in your district—and for empowering every student to become a more savvy\, self-confident reader. Leave with a clear understanding of the four pillars of digital literacy (Equity and Access; Empowered Engagement; Ownership of Learning; and Media Expertise)\, along with a roadmap for success in the year ahead. \nK-12 educators and librarians as well as building\, district\, and curriculum leaders including reading and literacy specialists will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenter\nSusannah Moran is Senior Project Manager at myON\, by Renaissance. She began her career as a New York City English teacher and literacy specialist. In 2001\, she joined a staff development company\, where she worked as a mentor and professional developer for schools throughout New York and around the country. In her current role\, she provides on-site support to educators and leadership teams for large-scale implementations and myON pilot programs\, and she develops project-based learning curriculums. She is also working towards her PhD in literacy at Hofstra University. \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the ELA Today community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nmyON\, by Renaissance\, is a student-centered\, personalized literacy platform that offers unlimited access to thousands of enhanced digital books. Optional reading supports and a suite of reading and writing tools foster deep connections between students and digital texts.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ela20180725/
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SUMMARY:From Print to Digital: Discover and Implement Quality Instructional Materials for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christine Fox\, Deputy Executive Director\, SETDA; and Jeremy A. Wartz\, Instructional Materials Coordinator\, Oregon Department of Education\nHosted by SETDA\nSponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\,  join the Essential Elements for Digital Content  community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nIn this edWebinar\, learn about SETDA’s expanded Guide to Quality Instructional Materials\, an online toolkit to support the vetting and curation of quality instructional materials for all learners. There’s a growing body of research finding that instructional materials can have as large an impact on student outcomes as teacher quality or reduced class size. The toolkit includes sections on planning\, budgeting\, selection\, implementation\, and effectiveness with specific details of several state and district vetting processes. New details regarding procurement\, review processes and details on content area considerations have been added. Professional learning session templates are available for leaders to leverage this resource via trainings or conferences. \nIn addition\, Jeremy A. Wartz from Oregon’s Department of Education shares how the state supports the vetting of instructional materials including OER. The session includes opportunities to explore the new site and engage in dialogue. K-12 administrators\, curriculum leaders\, educators\, instructional materials leaders\, and tech directors will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters \nChristine Fox is the deputy executive director for SETDA. As Deputy Executive Director\, she collaborates with the executive director in charting strategic direction\, administration\, planning and financial decisions involving SETDA. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. In addition\, she manages many of SETDA’s research and product development projects from conception to publication. The management of such projects includes coordinating data collection from all states\, supervising consultants and staff\, ensuring member input and supervising the publishing process. Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift\, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States\, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action\, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting. She has worked as an educational consultant and curriculum developer for a national whole school reform model\, ESOL coordinator and 3rd grade teacher. Christine has a Masters of Science in teaching English as a second language from Florida International University and received her bachelor’s degree in English literature from Florida State University. \nJeremy A. Wartz is a program analyst with the Oregon Department of Education as the instructional materials coordinator. As a member of the Standards and Instructional Supports (SIS) team\, he coordinates the instructional materials review process at the state level and provides assistance to Oregon’s school districts. Moreover\, Jeremy helps school districts with navigating the adoption process at the local level with instructional materials a component to a high quality education. \n \n  \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Essential Elements for Digital Content community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \nThe State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit membership association launched by state education agency leaders in 2001 to serve\, support and represent their emerging interests and needs with respect to the use of technology for teaching\, learning\, and school operations. Our current work is guided by a strategic plan\, Leading\, Inspiring and Empowering: The 2013-16 SETDA Strategic Plan\, adopted by the SETDA Board of Directors in October 2012 after extensive consultation with the membership. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice. \n 
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mitchell Malpartida\, Founder of Masterful Creations STEAM Academy and seasonal adjunct at Loyola Marymount University; and Jackie Tan\, Maker Educator at South Tahoe Middle School\, CA\nSponsored by littleBits Education \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\,  join the STEM Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nThinking about creating a makerspace in your school or library? Just getting started?  Mitchell Malpartida\, Founder of Masterful Creations STEAM Academy and seasonal adjunct at Loyola Marymount University\, and Jackie Tan\, Maker Educator at South Tahoe Middle School in California\, discuss best practices for starting your first makerspace. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how each of these maker educators got started\, best practices they have used to engage elementary and middle school age students in making\, and their favorite tools for a starter makerspace. Elementary through middle school teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters\nMitchell Malpartida is a veteran technologist who has worked on digital marketing campaigns for several Fortune 200/500 companies from automotive to entertainment. He has over 15 years of digital technology experience and several years of teaching experience at the college level. He is the founder of Masterful Creations STEAM Academy as well as a seasonal adjunct at Loyola Marymount University where he uses littleBits to help marketing students take their campaign concepts to reality. Mitchell is a littleBits Lead Educator. As a leader and an educator\, Mitchell advocates STEAM via volunteer school visits\, workshops\, social media and collaboration with schools to inspire future makers with technology and storytelling. \n Jackie Tan is a maker educator at South Tahoe Middle School in California where she started the first dedicated makerspace in her school district. Jackie was awarded over $13\,000 in grant money in the startup year with a number of grants specifically targeting tech tools to attract girls into the Maker Lab. She has a master’s degree in product design from Stanford University where she was the first female machine shop teaching assistant in the Product Realization Lab. Jackie is also a littleBits Lead Educator\, and passionate about sharing maker education with anyone willing to listen. \n  \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the STEM Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \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/stem20180724/
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SUMMARY:Now What? Using Your Classroom Setup to Create Teachable Moments
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary-Margaret Gardiner\, CLASS Specialist\, Teachstone Training; and Sarah Hadden\, Ph.D.\, Senior Advisor\, Research and Professional Services\, Teachstone Training\nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\,  join the Classroom Management for Early Learning  community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nWe all have a desire to provide interesting and engaging experiences for our children. But we know that just having a well-equipped and beautiful classroom alone doesn’t support all those important moment-to-moment interactions. \nIn this edWebinar\, Mary-Margaret Gardiner\, CLASS Specialist at Teachstone Training\, and Sarah Hadden\, Ph.D.\, Senior Advisor for Research and Professional Services at Teachstone Training\, explore intentionality in using your classroom setup to foster children’s engagement\, connection\, and opportunities to learn more about their world in a developmentally appropriate way. Explore using Pinterest to generate ideas for classrooms and learn how to link CLASS-focused interactions to their planning. \nPre-K through elementary teachers will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters \nMary-Margaret Gardiner is a CLASS specialist for Teachstone. She has been in the early childhood community for over 35 years\, driven by her passion to support the teachers who work with our most valuable asset\, our children. She joined Teachstone in 2010 and has been a CLASS convert since the early days before Teachstone was even started. \n  \nSarah Hadden\, Ph.D. is the senior advisor for research and professional services at Teachstone. In that role\, she works to ensure that Teachstone’s programs for improvements in ECE and K-12 education are grounded in research and delivered in ways that reflect best practices for adult learning. Prior to joining Teachstone\, Sarah worked extensively on the development and implementation of both MyTeachingPartner (MTP) and the National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (NCRECE)\, two large scale studies at the University of Virginia that used the CLASS as the basis for professional development. As a former teacher and teacher educator\, Sarah is particularly interested in translating research into practice. \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Classroom Management for Early Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Kaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20180718/
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SUMMARY:What's Up With WhatsApp?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shannon Holden\, Assistant Principal\, Republic Middle School\, MO \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\,  join the TechTools for the Classroom community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nWhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world\, with over half a billion users. The app’s numerous features make it a natural for facilitating communication—but can it be used for educational purposes? \nIn this edWebinar\, edtech early adopter Shannon Holden\, Assistant Principal at Republic Middle School in Missouri\, explores the educational applications of WhatsApp and another of his favorite free online tools for teachers\, Edulastic\, an app for interactive formative assessment. Elementary through high school educators will benefit from watching this recorded session. \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. \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the TechTools for the Classroom community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here!
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/techtools20180717/
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SUMMARY:Developing a Visual Learning and Teaching Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan Daniels\, Ph.D.\, Educator\, Author\, and Speaker\nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Social-Emotional Learning\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nEmojis\, avatars\, icons: Our world is becoming increasingly reliant on visual communication. But even as we edge toward a virtual world\, it’s still critical for students to read and comprehend images and know how to make simple\, meaningful marks to express themselves visually. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Susan Daniels\, an educator\, author\, and speaker\, explores creative and practical strategies that enable educators to work with the foundational skills of visual learning in the classroom. Attendees build a “visual toolbox” for use in visual learning and teaching. Based on the visual triad model\, Dr. Daniels: \n\nLooks at how we can use the images we see\, imagine\, and depict while teaching and learning visually\nExamines research based on dual-coding theory\, which illustrates how students learn best and have greater retention when working both visually and verbally\nExplores instructional strategies that are part of a “visual toolbox” teachers can use in K–8 classrooms\n\nVisual tools and strategies help participants promote visual literacy across the curriculum and discover interactive activities to encourage visual learning and communication in all students. K–8 teachers will benefit from watching this recorded event. \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Susan Daniels is a professor\, author\, consultant\, and educational director of a psychoeducational center that specializes in the needs of gifted\, creative\, and twice-exceptional children. She has been a professional development specialist for over 20 years\, regularly providing workshops and training on creativity and visual learning and teaching. Dr. Daniels is an avid doodler who enjoys working visually in her journals\, and is dedicated to supporting teachers’ development of visual literacy and enhanced understanding of visual learning and teaching strategies. She lives in Berkeley\, California. \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Social-Emotional Learning\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nFree Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social-emotional health and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves\, overcome challenges\, and make a difference in the world.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentacheivement20180717/
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SUMMARY:Introducing Tech4TeacherEd on edWeb
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Margaret Dixon\, Director of Research\, Assessment and Strategic Initiatives at Coahoma Community College\, and Instructional Technologist Candidate; Brittany Fowler\, Instructional Technologist Candidate; and Ashley McCrory\, Kindergarten Teacher\, Instructional Technologist Candidate\nHosted by Dr. Monte Tatom\, Associate Professor of Education\, Freed-Hardeman University\, TN \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\,  join the Tech4TeacherEd community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nWatch the inaugural edWebinar of the Tech4TeacherEd community\, where undergraduate and graduate preservice professors and candidates can discover information about the ISTE Standards for students\, educators\, administrators and tech coaches\, new resources\, free technology\, and great ideas for integrating technology into the classroom to engage and inspire PreK-12 students. \nDr. Monte Tatom\, Associate Professor of Education at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson\, TN\, talks with Margaret\, Brittany and Ashley who are candidates in the online M.Ed. in Instructional Technology program at Freed-Hardeman University. They are in their capstone course and are going to be sharing technologies that they have used while candidates in the program. They also discuss suggested technologies for both teacher ed candidates and professors. \nThis recorded edWebinar will benefit undergraduate and graduate preservice professors and candidates along with the supervising building administrators and teachers. \nAbout the Presenters\nMargaret M. Dixon\, Director of Research\, Assessment and Strategic Initiatives at Coahoma Community College\, and Instructional Technologist Candidate\, received an Associates of Arts in Science degree in computer science from Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale\, Mississippi in 1987; a bachelors in business administration with an emphasis in finance from Jackson State University in Jackson\, Mississippi in 1991; and a Masters in Education with emphasis in adult and distance learning from the University of Phoenix in 2005. She joined the United States Army in 1988. \nAfter returning from Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1991\, she returned to Jackson State University to complete her bachelor’s degree. She later returned to her hometown to work as a computer lab teacher assistant at WA Higgins Middle School in 1994. During Margaret’s last two years at the middle school\, she worked as a technology specialist. She started working at Coahoma Community College in the Office of Student Affairs as an administrative assistant in 1998. At the community college\, she held the positions of Technical Office Systems Technology Instructor\, Director of Educational Outreach\, Coordinator of Research and Assessment and currently the Director of Research\, Assessment and Strategic Initiatives/SACS Liaison. \nBrittany Fowler is a candidate in the Masters of Ed in Instructional Technology program at Freed-Hardeman University. Her teaching experience covers a span of 11 years. She began her career in education as a paraprofessional. After completion of her undergraduate studies\, she became a first grade teacher. Currently\, Brittany is teaching fifth grade ELA. As an educator she has learned the importance of keeping her students engaged throughout the various lessons. Her goal as an instructional technologist is to assist her colleagues in the implementation of technology in the classroom effectively. \n  \nAshley McCrory is an elementary educator and an instructional technologist candidate. She has taught in a small rural public school in Hardeman County\, Tennessee for four years. Ashley has taught in a looping classroom for the past four years\, so she has taught kindergarten\, first\, second\, and third grade with most of the same students but now will be heading back to teach kindergarten in the fall. She gained her undergraduate degree in elementary education at Freed-Hardeman University and is currently pursuing her graduate degree in instructional technology through Freed-Hardeman as well. She just recently married her husband Mark over three months ago and they live together on their farm in Whiteville\, Tennessee with their dog\, Gus. After attending a two-day training for the Kindergarten Entry Inventory\, along with experience teaching younger students and studying instructional technology\, Ashley saw a correlation in the required observations for KEI and principles of the Genius Hour. \nAbout the Host\nDr. Monte Tatom received his Ed.D. in educational administration at Auburn University. He has been in K-12 education for 26 years as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and coordinator of staff development. He retired from Mobile County Public School System in December 2005. He began working at Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) in January 2006. He is an associate professor of education within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at FHU. He currently has over 13 years in higher education. Dr. Tatom assisted in building the online M.Ed. in Instructional Technology that began summer 2017. He has actively been involved in educational technology since taking his first computer course at the University of South Alabama in Mobile\, AL during spring 1983 (EDM 510: Micro-computing Systems in Education). \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Tech4TeacherEd community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here!
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SUMMARY:Explore New PD Opportunities for School Leaders and Teacher Ed Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Monte Tatom\, Associate Professor of Education\, Freed-Hardeman University\, TN \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\,  join the New Models for Professional Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Monte Tatom\, Associate Professor of Education at Freed-Hardeman University in Tennessee\, presents ways that school leaders and teacher ed candidates can take advantage of opportunities to collaborate for professional learning. \nDr. Tatom has been a member of the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) and edWeb.net for several years. He shares information from the ISTE Administrators Professional Learning Network’s (APLN) Summit that takes place on Thursday\, July 12\, 2018. The presentations for the summit are centered on the refreshed ISTE Standards for Administrators. He will share ways to continue the PD of the summit. \nDr. Tatom is also going to discuss the new edWeb.net community\, Tech4TeacherEd\, that had its inaugural edWebinar on the same day\, Tuesday\, July 17\, 2018. This new community is designed for undergraduate and graduate candidates in teacher education programs\, along with professors who teach in those programs. Professors and candidates will be sharing through blogs\, discussion boards and edWebinars ways in which to continue to grow in the use of technology in the classroom. \nThis recorded session will be of interest to school leaders\, teacher ed candidates\, and any educator who is interested in new ideas for professional learning. \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). \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the New Models for Professional Learning community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page.  Not a member?  Join here!
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SUMMARY:Designing Learning They’ll Love—Making Learning Personal
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Cindy Elsberry\, Executive Director of Blended Learning\, Achieve3000\nSponsored by Achieve3000 \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz.  \nCan we design learning experiences our students will love? Pandora does this for music; in fact\, their mission is “to play music you’ll love.” They use the power of their music discovery platform to create a win-win partnership that helps artists find their fans and listeners find music they love. \nNow\, imagine an education system designed around learner preferences; where students discover new concepts in ways that are most comfortable for them and then demonstrate their understanding of those concepts using abilities and talents unique to them. \nDr. Cindy Elsberry\, former Superintendent at Horry County\, South Carolina\, Illustrates that—just like Pandora—schools can design learning experiences that students will enjoy. Technology affords educators the opportunity to design student-centered experiences that will meet each student where they are academically and continue to challenge them. Teachers are then freed to design authentic\, experiential learning challenges that engage students in learning in real and meaningful ways. Join this edWebinar to learn practical steps you can take to begin the journey to customized “learning that students will love!” \nThis recorded edWebinar is designed for all K12 educators\, librarians\, literacy leaders\, and administrators. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Cindy Elsberry is a sought-after education leader and expert in blended learning. Prior to joining Achieve3000\, she served as Superintendent in Horry County Schools in South Carolina and Talladega County Schools in Alabama. Horry County—a diverse\, high-poverty district with over 40\,000 students—won national acclaim for its transformation under Dr. Elsberry’s leadership\, and was rated as one of South Carolina’s highest-performing school districts. As part of her strategic plan for Horry County\, Dr. Elsberry focused on successfully implementing key blended learning strategies: empowering teachers with 21st-century skills and personalizing students’ education via customized learning environments. \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology community and go to the edWebinar Archives folder to take the CE quiz. As a member of the community\, you’ll be able to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page.  Not a member?  Join here! \n\n \n  \nAchieve3000 reaches all students\, PreK-12+\, at their individual reading levels to accelerate their learning\, improve high-stakes test performance\, and prepare them for college and career success.
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SUMMARY:Goal Selection for Students with Autism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA\, President of Nina Finkler Autism Services\nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Teaching Students with Autism community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nWhen working with students with autism it is often difficult to decide what to focus on during teaching sessions. There are many skill areas that need to be addressed\, across a variety of domains. These areas include communication\, academics\, self-care\, social skills\, and leisure skills. In addition\, it’s always important to ensure that skills are built on a strong foundation of prerequisite skills. There are different ways to determine goals\, including standardized measures and observation. \nIn this edWebinar\, Nina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA\, and President of Nina Finkler Autism Services\, discusses ways to identify and assess skills to plan goals for students with autism. Nina also addresses critical skill areas to consider when planning an educational program. PreK through high school teachers\, administrators\, and related service providers will benefit from watching this recorded event. \nAbout the Presenter\nNina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA is the president of Nina Finkler Autism Services\, LLC based in East Windsor\, New Jersey. Ms. Finkler has 25 years of experience working in the field of autism. Her experience includes extensive practical application of applied behavior analysis\, curriculum development\, professional/parent training\, consultation\, and assessment. Ms. Finkler has presented at both the state and national levels on various topics including effective teaching strategies for students with autism\, behavior management strategies\, and educational assessment. She holds a master’s degree in special education from Rutgers University and is a New Jersey licensed Learning Consultant and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Ms. Finkler is on the advisory board of National Autism Resources. \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming webinars\, view past webinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past webinar\, and access free resources. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20180712/
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SUMMARY:Personalizing Learning: Empowering Students to Use Data to Drive Their Own Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jeff Starr\, Director of Personalized Learning\, Relay Graduate School of Education\nSponsored by Nearpod \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Student-Driven Learning community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nEffectively using student data to drive instruction can be a game changer for student learning. A blended learning approach can increase access to actionable data\, and help teachers efficiently analyze data to inform planning and teaching that targets students’ evolving needs. Powered by the real time data from a blended approach\, a culture of data-driven instruction\, naturally leads to an orientation of data-driven learning; where students\, empowered by access to their own data\, begin to make informed decisions to drive their own achievement. \nIn this edWebinar\, Jeff Starr\, Director of Personalized Learning at Relay Graduate School of Education\, discusses how to: \n\nDiscover how a blended learning model can be used as a tool to support effective data-driven instruction\nExplore case studies where students use data to direct their own learning\nLearn practical strategies for beginning to engage students with making their own data-driven decisions\n\nAll K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district administrators will benefit from watching this recorded edWebinar. \n About the Presenter\nJeff Starr has 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher\, a coach\, an instructional designer\, and a teacher educator. He was an early pioneer of blended learning in the classroom. He co-founded the Aspire Teacher Residency program in CA\, and worked as Instructional Designer for Zearn Math\, a comprehensive digital elementary math program. Jeff is currently the director of personalized learning at Relay Graduate School of Education where he merges his passions for practice-based teacher education and smart uses of technology\, and leads an innovative teaching residency program aimed at developing teachers for new school models. He has an MA in computing and education from Teachers College\, Columbia University. \nJoin the Student-Driven Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming webinars\, view past webinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past webinar\, and access free resources. \n For K-12 schools and districts\, Nearpod is the instructional technology partner that helps them fulfill their digital commitment by providing a combination of award-winning instructional software\, standards-aligned content\, and personalized support.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sdl20180712/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180711T140000
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SUMMARY:Creative\, Design-Based Explorations in Engineering and Technology for Early Childhood Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Angela Eckhoff\, Author of Creative Investigations in Early Math\nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Early Learning Book Chats community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nIn this edWebinar\, Angela Eckhoff\, PhD\, Author of Creative Investigations in Early Engineering and Technology\, stresses the importance of encouraging engineering and technology experiences in the early childhood classroom through guided and independent investigations where every child is actively involved in meaningful ways. Early childhood educators play important roles in early engineering and technology experiences and this session will demonstrate the ways teachers can facilitate these experiences throughout the planning\, implementation\, and assessment of the creative\, design-based experiences. \nFor young children\, technology experiences involve using tools\, identifying and acting on problems\, being creative and inventive\, and making things work. Engineering experiences involve exploring problems\, using a variety of materials\, and designing and building things that work. The lessons and approach to curriculum shared in this session include critical elements of inquiry and creative thinking—open-ended tasks\, activities involving social interaction\, and opportunities for children’s reflection and elaboration. \nThis edWebinar will support viewers’ abilities to develop and implement creative engineering and technology experiences in the early childhood classroom by helping them to: \n\nUnderstand the links between engineering content\, design learning\, and project-based learning\nPlan cooperative engineering and technology lessons that will engage all children in the classroom as individuals or when working in small or whole groups\nImplement classroom experiences that support children’s engagement with engineering and technology in everyday experiences\nRecognize children’s understandings of engineering and technology concepts in order to build upon their current understandings to support knowledge growth\nDocument children’s knowledge development with authentic work samples and classroom artifacts\n\nPreK educators will benefit from watching this recorded event. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Angela Eckhoff is an associate professor of teaching and learning-early childhood education and director of the Virginia Early Childhood Policy Center at Old Dominion University in Virginia. She holds a dual PhD from the University of Colorado – Boulder in educational psychology and cognitive science. Dr. Eckhoff is the author of Creative Investigations in Early Engineering and Technology. She also is a coeditor of the Growing in STEM column for Young Children and the Full STEAM Ahead column for Teaching Young Children from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Dr. Eckhoff researches informal learning environments for children and families\, the role of creativity in child development and learning\, as well as arts-based early childhood pedagogical practices. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, view past edWebinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past edWebinar\, and access free resources.  \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20180711/
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SUMMARY:Strategies and Ideas for Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nelda Reyes\, Dyslexia Interventionist\, De Zavala Elementary\, San Marcos CISD\, TX\nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Empowering Struggling Readers community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nA year ago\, Nelda Reyes\, Dyslexia Interventionist at De Zavala Elementary\, San Marcos CISD in Texas\, attended an edWebinar presented by Kristy Mathieu titled “45 Ways to Support Struggling Readers\,” and became inspired to make changes in her own classroom and school to embrace and promote a culture of learning and literacy for dyslexic students. Nelda soaked in the ideas and strategies that were shared and made swift changes to ensure that she planned with dyslexic students in mind\, attending to their academic\, social and emotional needs. \nNow in her own edWebinar\, Nelda shares some of the ideas that helped create an atmosphere of reading and literacy at her school\, including: \n\nBringing volunteers in to hear repeated readings from students\nReading with dogs\nUsing the 33 and Me! program\n\nHear more about how Nelda implemented the ideas she learned and the outcomes that she saw with her students. Elementary level general and SPED teachers\, reading specialists\, speech language pathologists\, librarians\, guidance counselors\, principals\, SPED directors\, directors of assistive technology\, and directors of curriculum are invited to attend this recorded event. \n About the Presenter \nNelda Reyes has been teaching for 22 years. She has taught grades kindergarten through fifth in regular\, bilingual\, and special education. She is currently a dyslexia/interventionist teacher at De Zavala Elementary\, San Marcos CISD\, TX. She is a Wilson Level 1 practitioner and is currently working on Level 2 to become a therapist. Her number one initiative is to advocate and create dyslexia awareness for parents\, educators and students. She is on the board of directors for IDA\, Austin Branch\, in Texas. \n  \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, view past edWebinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past edWebinar\, and access free resources. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20180710/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T160000
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SUMMARY:Effective Strategies for Paraprofessionals Working with Students with Autism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA\, President of Nina Finkler Autism Services\nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Teaching Students with Autism community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nAs more students with autism spectrum disorder are included in public schools\, the role of the paraprofessional becomes even more important. Whether it’s in the self-contained class or the mainstream environment\, paraprofessionals play a vital role in these students’ success. Paraprofessionals are often tasked with providing academic\, social\, and behavioral support to students. \nIn this edWebinar\, Nina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA\, and President of Nina Finkler Autism Services discusses the diverse roles of the paraprofessional and provides attendees with valuable strategies to use across different settings. PreK through high school teachers\, administrators\, and related service providers will benefit from watching this recorded event. \nAbout the Presenter\nNina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA is the president of Nina Finkler Autism Services\, LLC based in East Windsor\, New Jersey. Ms. Finkler has 25 years of experience working in the field of autism. Her experience includes extensive practical application of applied behavior analysis\, curriculum development\, professional/parent training\, consultation\, and assessment. Ms. Finkler has presented at both the state and national levels on various topics including effective teaching strategies for students with autism\, behavior management strategies\, and educational assessment. She holds a master’s degree in special education from Rutgers University and is a New Jersey licensed Learning Consultant and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Ms. Finkler is on the advisory board of National Autism Resources. \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming webinars\, view past webinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past webinar\, and access free resources. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20180627/
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SUMMARY:Building Cognitive Capacity to Support School Readiness (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steven Erwin\, National Early Childhood Specialist\, Kaplan Early Learning Company\nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Classroom Management for Early Learning  community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nAre language and math skills the best predictors for school readiness? This interactive edWebinar explores recent research as it not only relates to school readiness but emphasizes the need for developing executive functioning skills. Attendees may change the way they perceive and practice effective teaching and begin using cognitive-based strategies that can impact children’s success in school and possibly close the achievement gap. \nSteven Erwin\, National Early Childhood Specialist for Kaplan Early Learning Company\, shares recent research on math\, language and executive functioning and the impact on cognition and school readiness. Learn how to: \n\nIdentify and explore current research on the connection between math\, language and executive functioning on cognition\nIdentify and connect cognitive processing skills and the four cognitive constructs of play\nExplore the role of resilience in increasing cognitive capacity and decreasing stress for teachers and children\n\nLearn more about connecting research to building school readiness. PreK-3 teachers and administrators will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenter \nSteven Erwin has spent 40 years working in a variety of capacities to promote\, educate and advocate for young children and their families. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in child development and post graduate work in preschool special education. His work experience includes being a family child care provider\, owner of a child care center\, Head Start and State Preschool administrator and Head Start reviewer. Recently he worked at the Child Development Lab at CSU\, Chico and adjunct faculty for the Child Development Program at CSUC. Currently he is the national early childhood specialist for Kaplan Early Learning Company. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, view past edWebinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past edWebinar\, and access free resources. \n Kaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20180625/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180621T170000
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SUMMARY:ISTE 2018: The Game Plan of What You Can’t Miss
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bryan L. Miller\, Director of Strategic Outreach in Education\, Wonder Workshop; and Dr. Katrina Keene\, Strategic Outreach Manager\, Wonder Workshop\nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Coding & Robotics K-8 community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nWith ISTE being one of the largest educational technology conferences in the world\, this behemoth of an event brings together thousands of educators from throughout the world\, hundreds of vendors\, and the best presenters and sessions in the space. With this much to see\, and so many people to listen to\, where do you even begin to layout a game plan? \nIn this edWebinar\, Bryan L. Miller\, Director of Strategic Education Outreach\, and Dr. Katrina Keene\, Strategic Outreach Manager\, both from Wonder Workshop and international presenters\, break down and provide a layout out of the must-see vendors\, must-watch presenters\, and special events you can’t miss! Anyone attending ISTE 2018 will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters \nWith over 15 years of experience in education\, Bryan L. Miller serves as Director of Strategic Outreach in Education for Wonder Workshop\, creators of Dash\, Dot and Cue Clever Bots. He has previously held roles as teacher and administrator in private and public education for K-12 schools\, and teacher in higher education\, all of which have provided him a full scope and understanding of the educational sector and afforded him unique opportunities in the field. His experiences in digital leadership\, curriculum design\, professional development\, 1:1 implementation\, computer science curricular development\, and strategic planning allow him to seamlessly work with all schools\, with all needs. He is an international keynoter and presenter\, and highly involved throughout social media. You can follow him on Twitter at @EdTechNerd. \nDr. Katrina Keene is a national and international speaker and has spent the last 17 years in K-12 technology education. Currently\, Dr. Keene is the senior strategic outreach manager in education at Wonder Workshop for the central United States. Prior to this\, Dr. Keene was an Education Strategist for CDWG\, Director of Technology\, Instructional Technology Coach\, K-5 Computer Teacher\, and College Professor\, as well as a 3rd grade\, 1st grade\, and kindergarten teacher. \nDr. Keene loves staying connected with educators through Twitter\, Instagram\, Facebook\, Periscope and other social media platforms and is thrilled to bring her expertise and research to thousands of schools across the nation. Dr. Keene is an MIEExpert\, Remind Connected Educator\, founder of #tntechchat and #edcampleadtn\, and can be found in several well-known EdTech publications\, blogs\, and podcasts. \nJoin the Coding & Robotics K-8 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, view past edWebinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past edWebinar\, and access free resources. \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
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/code20180621/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T150000
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SUMMARY:Stacking up the Cloud: Leveraging the Cloud to Its Full Potential and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Simone Welter\, ENA Product Manager Cloud Solutions; and Alan Greenberg\, Senior Analyst & Partner\, Wainhouse Research\nSponsored by the Education Networks of America (ENA) \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Leadership and Innovation community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nMany districts are using cloud software tools for their email\, learning solutions\, and productivity tools. Those are great uses\, but school districts have just begun to scratch the surface in terms of cloud computing and how it can be used to revolutionize their data and network security platforms. In this edWebinar\, Simone Welter\, ENA Product Manager Cloud Solutions\, and Alan Greenberg\, Senior Analyst & Partner\, Wainhouse Research\, outline the various ways the cloud can be used to cut costs\, mitigate the impact of detrimental cyberattacks\, and streamline operations. \nLearn how to access new pre-configured open-source application stacks included as part of a hosted and managed virtual data center solution that could save your district IT time and money. Learn how to utilize the cloud to support your data center strategies. Elementary through higher ed school and district leaders\, as well as technology directors and leaders\, will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters\nSimone Welter is a senior product manager at Education Networks of America. Having spent the past decade delivering cloud products to IBM customers across all industries\, Simone is delighted to bring ENA’s uniquely designed cloud services to K-12 schools\, libraries\, and institutions of higher learning. \n  \n  \nAlan Greenberg\, Senior Analyst & Partner at Wainhouse Research\, is an expert on collaborative meeting and educational technologies and the application of these to team productivity\, education\, and e-Learning. He is also an expert on video conferencing\, virtual classrooms\, lecture capture\, streaming video\, and ideation technologies. He has more than 25 years of experience as a consultant\, analyst\, communicator\, and strategist\, and has significant experience helping start-ups launch their products\, larger vendors devise new products and services\, and educational institutions deploy and better adopt collaborative technologies. He holds a B.A from Hampshire College and an M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. \n Join the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming webinars\, view past edWebinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past edWebinar\, and access free resources. \n  \n ENA delivers robust and reliable broadband\, Wi-Fi/LAN\, communication\, and cloud services to K–12 schools\, higher education institutions\, and libraries across the nation. We work side-by-side with our customers to ensure they have the connectivity\, communication\, and collaboration solutions they need to be successful.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20180620/
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SUMMARY:Project-Based Learning with Agile Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christie Terry\, Director\, eMINTS National Center at the University of Missouri College of Education; and Michelle Kendrick\, Program Coordinator\, eMINTS National Center at the University of Missouri College of Education\nSponsored by Nureva \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Fostering Student Collaboration community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nAre you striving to prepare students who are college and career ready with modern 21st century skills? Watch Christie Terry and Michelle Kendrick from the eMINTS National Center at the University of Missouri College of Education to learn how you can use Agile Project Management to make project-based learning even more powerful for your students. \nAgile Project Management is a strategy widely used by modern businesses across the STEAM sectors from technology giants like Google and Apple to award-winning storytellers like National Public Radio. The Agile approach places a high value on individuals\, collaboration\, and the ability to respond to change. This edWebinar adapts Agile Project Management from the business world to the classroom. Execute flexible and efficient project-based learning while helping your students attain the valuable attitudes and skills that prepare them for success in our modern world. \nDevelop strategies to help students: \n\nManage their own cohesive teams\nLearn to collaborate effectively with others\nRespond to change as project work evolves\nGet project work done without teacher intervention\nManage time\, set goals\, and monitor their own success\n\nTeachers of grades 4-12\, technology integration specialists\, and teaching coaches will benefit from watching this recorded session.  \nAbout the Presenters \nChristie Terry is the director of the eMINTS National Center in the University of Missouri’s College of Education. The eMINTS National Center is nationally recognized for helping schools improve student outcomes through the powerful combination of technology and research-based instruction. She serves as project director or co-director on several grants including an Investing in Innovation (i3) eMINTS Validation Grant awarded to the program in 2010 and an NSF grant focused on teaching students computational thinking skills through programming and game design. In 2005\, she established an online professional development program for eMINTS that has served over 10\,000 teachers and is still going strong. Christie began her career teaching math and science in rural Mississippi with one computer for 30 students. She has also has taught third grade self-contained and was the lead teacher for a small progressive community school with multi-age classrooms and a focus on student inquiry. \n \nMichelle Kendrick\, eMINTS program coordinator in the University of Missouri’s College of Education\, draws on 29 years of experience in the field of education. She began her career as a high school science teacher where she was awarded the WGEM Television Golden Apple Award\, University of Missouri Technology Innovative Teaching Award and Missouri Academy of Science Teacher of the Year. In 2000\, she joined eMINTS and has designed and delivered PD for teachers and trainers across the U.S. and New South Wales\, Australia. She has a Master’s in educational technology from the University of Missouri. Michelle currently coordinates eMINTS products and materials development and grant writing. \nJoin the Fostering Student Collaboration community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming webinars\, view past webinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past webinar\, and access free resources. \nNureva Inc. develops education solutions that foster a joy for learning. The company focuses on delighting customers with simple\, thoughtful hardware\, software and services. A passion for deep customer understanding and a commitment to innovation drive the company’s product roadmap.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/collaboration20180619/
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SUMMARY:STEM-errific Ways to Avoid the Summer Learning Loss
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Darri Stephens\, Director\, Community Marketing\, Wonder Workshop; and Namit Jindal\, Product Marketing Intern\, Wonder Workshop\nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Coding & Robotics K-8 community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nParents and teachers alike dread the notion of summer learning loss\, commonly known as the “summer slide\,” “summer slump\,” or “brain drain.” Whatever you may call it\, research has shown that kids’ academic inactivity can lead to a month’s loss of performance for elementary students over the summer months. However\, summer is the perfect time to engage kids of all ages in meaningful play activities. By seeking out a balance of offline and online activities\, kids can continue to build skills around the 4Cs—collaboration\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and communication—throughout the summer break. \nSTEM-rich activities are an engaging way to combine summer fun with quality learning experiences. In this edWebinar\, discover family-friendly activities that you can share with your students’ families\, your neighbors\, and your own kids! This recorded session will benefit STEM teachers\, K-8 teachers\, art teachers\, SPED educators\, librarians\, tech specialists\, administrators\, and makerspace facilitators. \nAbout the Presenters \nHaving taught students from elementary to graduate school\, Darri Stephens enjoys connecting those in the education community through her Director of Community Marketing position at Wonder Workshop. A lifelong educator\, Darri melds her love of content development\, instructional design\, educational research\, and the ever-changing edtech world daily. Her award-winning work with educational leaders\, from those in the classroom to those at the state level\, is helping K-12 classrooms integrate technology thoughtfully and meaningfully. Inspired by her teaching in Los Angeles and NYC public schools for over ten years\, she has earned master’s degrees in education from both Harvard University and Stanford University. Darri started her career as a Teach for America corps member. Previously\, Darri was Senior Director for Education Content at Common Sense. \n \nNamit Jindal is a sophomore at the Kelley School of Business majoring in information systems and corporate innovation. From an early age\, an incline towards technology and a love for management helped him discover his passion. His passion landed him an internship at Wonder Workshop\, a robotics company making cutting edge advancements in introducing children to programming. Having traveled to many countries around the world\, he has had an opportunity to experience and understand different perspectives. \n  \n  \nJoin the Coding & Robotics K-8 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, view past edWebinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past edWebinar\, and access free resources. \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:Using Research to Improve Education: Resources to Explore over the Summer
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Babe Liberman\, Research Project Manager; Sierra Gibson\, Research Associate; and Wendy Xiao\, Program Manager\, Learner Positioning Systems\nHosted by Barbara Pape\, Communications Director\, Learner Positioning Systems\nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Research and Evidence in Edtech or Personalized Learning for All community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nThe goal of this presentation is to provide educators\, edtech developers\, and researchers with free tools and resources to apply research to their practices. In this edWebinar\, presenters from Digital Promise share research-based tools and resources that support iterative improvements among instructional practices\, school and district evaluation processes\, and edtech development. They answer the following questions: \n\nHow might educators access relevant\, high-quality education research that helps them evaluate innovative programs and understand and address learner variability? How might researchers identify educational challenges that need further research?\nHow might educators\, researchers\, and product developers evaluate edtech implementation?\nHow might product developers use research to improve their product and meet the needs of the full diversity of learners?\n\nDigital Promise works at the intersection of researchers\, educators and edtech developers. In this edWebinar\, the presenters share how several Digital Promise and Digital Promise Global initiatives strive to connect all three. One initiative is the Research Map\, a tool that connects education practitioners to over 100\,000 learning sciences research articles that can help them shape powerful learning solutions for all students. \nThe presentation also reviews the Edtech Pilot Framework\, a research-based process for conducting short cycle evaluations of innovative programs and practices. Additionally\, the presenters will discuss the newly launched Learner Positioning Systems that translates learning sciences research into easily accessible Learner Models for product developers and educators. This recorded session will benefit pre-K through high school educators\, school and district leaders\, edtech developers\, and researchers. \nAbout the Presenters \nBabe Liberman manages the Research@Work project at Digital Promise\, which aims to increase the use of research in the design\, development\, and implementation of education programs and practices. Previously\, Babe worked at the Center for Childhood Creativity\, the research and advisory division of the Bay Area Discovery Museum\, where she managed projects to help schools\, libraries\, media outlets and toy companies use the latest education and child development research findings to improve their work; and facilitated educational programs for children and families at several museums and cultural institutions. She holds a B.A. from Yale College and an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. \nAt Digital Promise\, Sierra Gibson 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.  \nWendy Xiao oversees the strategies research process for the Learner Positioning Systems and also works with partners to infuse learning sciences research into products and classroom practice to reach the full diversity of learners. Prior to joining Digital Promise\, Wendy was pursuing her master’s and concurrently working with a number of edtech products. She previously taught in the elementary division of a school for children with learning differences\, focusing on reading and dance instruction. She earned her M.A. in Learning\, Design & Technology from Stanford Graduate School of Education and her B.S. in Neuroscience from Duke University. \n  \nAbout the Host\nBarbara Pape is the communications director for the Learner Positioning Systems (LPS) at Digital Promise Global (DPG). She has 20 years experience in strategic communications\, writing\, and policy analysis\, primarily in education. Previously\, she served as Executive Producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference\, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, where she developed content and oversaw outreach and communications. As a writer\, she has written for numerous publications\, including Harvard University\, the National Education Goals Panel (U.S. Department of Education) and Parents magazine. Barbara also served as editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She earned an EdM at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \nJoin the Research and Evidence in Edtech or Personalized Learning for All community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, view past edWebinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past edWebinar\, and access free resources. \nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn. \n 
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SUMMARY:Digital Forensics and News Literacy Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Peter Adams\, Senior Vice President of Education\, News Literacy Project\nHosted by Common Sense Education and Sponsored by Symantec \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Digital Learning & Leadership community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nPreparing students to navigate the landscape of news media is perhaps the most urgent challenge for educators today. From satire and hoaxes to partisan rumors and outright disinformation\, today’s information landscape is the most challenging and complex in human history. News literacy—the skills for interpreting and critically analyzing news and information—is nothing less than fundamental to the future success of students and the world they’re responsible for shaping. \nIn this edWebinar\, Peter Adams\, Senior Vice President of Education at the News Literacy Project\, provides an overview of the field of news literacy\, including the most current trends and research\, and offers concrete tools and strategies for addressing these skills in the classroom. \nLearn ways to prepare your students with the critical skills needed for news literacy. This recorded session is designed for middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and tech coordinators. \nAbout the Presenter \nPeter Adams is the News Literacy Project’s Senior Vice President of Education. Peter began his career in education as a classroom teacher in the New York City schools. He has also worked as a trainer with the New York City Teaching Fellows Program\, a youth media after-school instructor in the Chicago public schools\, and an adjunct instructor at Roosevelt University and Chicago City Colleges’ Wilbur Wright campus. He is a graduate of Indiana University\, where he majored in English and African American studies and co-founded an independent monthly student newspaper. He also has a master’s degree in the humanities from the University of Chicago. He is currently based in Chicago. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, view past edWebinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past edWebinar\, and access free resources. \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:Character Education: Interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Roger Donlon (Vietnam)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation\nSponsored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation \nWatch the Recording\nListen to the Podcast \nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the The Medal of Honor Character Development Program community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nPlan for your class to watch the on-demand recording with Medal of Honor Recipient Roger Donlon. It was during his deployment in Vietnam that Donlon performed the actions for which he would later be awarded the Medal of Honor. During a violent battle with the Viet Cong that lasted five hours\, then-Captain Donlon directed defense operations in the midst of an enemy barrage of mortar shells\, falling grenades\, and extremely heavy gunfire. Upon the initial onslaught\, he marshaled his forces and ordered the removal of the needed ammunition from a blazing building. He then dashed through a hail of small arms and exploding grenades to abort a breach of the main gate. En route to this position he detected an enemy demolition team in the proximity of the main gate and quickly annihilated them. His dynamic leadership\, fortitude\, and valiant efforts inspired not only the American personnel but the friendly Vietnamese defenders as well and resulted in the successful defense of the camp. \nThis edWebinar\, presented by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation\, is an inspiring learning opportunity for middle and high school students to connect directly with an American hero. Interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program\, a free program that helps students build character and promotes responsible citizenship through a deeper understanding of stories of courage and sacrifice. Before watching the recorded edWebinar\, we encourage teachers to review Donlon’s story with their class. \nMedal of Honor Recipient Roger Donlon Citation\n\nFor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while defending a U.S. military installation against a fierce attack by hostile forces. Capt. Donlon was serving as the commanding officer of the U.S. Army Special Forces Detachment A-726 at Camp Nam Dong when a reinforced Viet Cong battalion suddenly launched a full-scale\, predawn attack on the camp. During the violent battle that ensued\, lasting five hours and resulting in heavy casualties on both sides\, Capt. Donlon directed the defense operations in the midst of an enemy barrage of mortar shells\, falling grenades\, and extremely heavy gunfire. Upon the initial onslaught\, he swiftly marshaled his forces and ordered the removal of the needed ammunition from a blazing building. He then dashed through a hail of small arms and exploding hand grenades to abort a breach of the main gate. En route to this position he detected an enemy demolition team of three in the proximity of the main gate and quickly annihilated them. Although exposed to the intense grenade attack\, he then succeeded in reaching a 60-mm mortar position despite sustaining a severe stomach wound as he was within five yards of the gun pit. \nWhen he discovered that most of the men in this gun pit were also wounded\, he completely disregarded his own injury\, directed their withdrawal to a location 30 meters away\, and again risked his life by remaining behind and covering the movement with the utmost effectiveness. Noticing that his team sergeant was unable to evacuate the gun pit he crawled toward him and\, while dragging the fallen soldier out of the gun pit\, an enemy mortar exploded and inflicted a wound in Capt. Donlon’s left shoulder. Although suffering from multiple wounds\, he carried the abandoned 60-mm mortar weapon to a new location 30 meters away where he found three wounded defenders. After administering first aid and encouragement to these men\, he left the weapon with them\, headed toward another position\, and retrieved a 57-mm recoilless rifle. Then with great courage and coolness under fire\, he returned to the abandoned gun pit\, evacuated ammunition for the two weapons\, and while crawling and dragging the urgently needed ammunition\, received a third wound in his leg by an enemy hand grenade. Despite his critical physical condition\, he again crawled 175 meters to an 81-mm mortar position and directed firing operations which protected the seriously threatened east sector of the camp. He then moved to an eastern 60-mm mortar position and upon determining that the vicious enemy assault had weakened\, crawled back to the gun pit with the 60-mm mortar\, set it up for defensive operations\, and turned it over to two defenders with minor wounds. \nWithout hesitation\, he left this sheltered position\, and moved from position to position around the beleaguered perimeter while hurling hand grenades at the enemy and inspiring his men to superhuman effort. As he bravely continued to move around the perimeter\, a mortar shell exploded\, wounding him in the face and body. As the long awaited daylight brought defeat to the enemy forces and their retreat back to the jungle leaving behind 54 of their dead\, many weapons\, and grenades\, Capt. Donlon immediately reorganized his defenses and administered first aid to the wounded. His dynamic leadership\, fortitude\, and valiant efforts inspired not only the American personnel but the friendly Vietnamese defenders as well and resulted in the successful defense of the camp. Capt. Donlon’s extraordinary heroism\, at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty\, are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country. \nHost and Interviewer \nCathy Ehlers Metcalf joined the Medal of Honor Character Development Program as Vice President of Education in 2015 after serving as a Regional Curriculum Trainer. Cathy taught college-level writing for over 33 years in Southern California. Cathy’s father was a World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Those experiences gave Cathy a great respect for both the Medal of Honor and a passion for service to our Nation’s Veterans. \n  \n  \nJoin The Medal of Honor Character Development Program community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, view past edWebinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past edWebinar\, and access free resources. \nThe Medal of Honor Character Development Program is a free resource that teaches character through stories of the Medal of Honor recipients. The CDP is a cross-curriculum supplement and complies with National/State Common Core standards. The Medal of Honor Character Development Program incorporates the ideals of courage and selfless service into the middle and high school curriculum to build character and promote responsible citizenship.  The program is FREE and includes 50+ lesson plans supported by over 100 video vignettes of the Medal of Honor Recipients themselves\, as well as videos of hometown heroes selected by the Medal of Honor Recipients as “Citizen Heroes.” \n \n \n \nListen to the Podcast\nWe’re happy to make podcasts available for selected panel discussions and interviews.\nIf you would like a CE certificate for this presentation\, watch the edWebinar recording and take the CE quiz. \nDownload here
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SUMMARY:From Biting to Hugging: The Social Development of Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Donna S. Wittmer\, Ph.D.\, Consultant and Author\, Emerita\, University of Colorado Denver\, Early Childhood Education\nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nIf you view the recording and would like a CE certificate\, join the Early Learning Book Chats community and go to the CE Quizzes link in the Community Toolbox. \nThis edWebinar\, presented by Donna S. Wittmer\, Ph.D.\, Consultant and Author\, Emerita\, University of Colorado Denver\, Early Childhood Education\, encourages and supports teachers’ and consultants’ enthusiasm and knowledge concerning optimal social development of infants and toddlers with peers. \nThe development of social competence is one of the most important outcomes for children’s satisfaction with relationships\, sense of well-being\, and learning success. With guiding adults\, infants and toddlers learn that adult/child and peer relationships are worthwhile\, feel that they are good at “doing” relationships\, and develop the skills necessary for social competence. \nAdults are the ones who help children manage negative emotions and experience positive ones\, so that social relationships with peers thrive. Adults thoughtfully support and encourage peer possibilities\, interactions\, and relationships. Teachers organize environments and plan activities with relationships and social development as a priority. They promote children’s well-being and peer relationships by reducing stress and by giving these very young children the gift of their attention\, affection\, comfort\, and encouragement within the context of a relationship-based program. \nIn this edWebinar: \n\nGain knowledge in how to support infant and toddlers’ social and prosocial development with adults and peers\nLearn strategies for helping children move from biting to hugging\nExperience the joy of helping young children feel their connection with humanity and learn the value of social relationships\n\nInfant and toddler\, and PreK teachers\, mentors\, and consultants will benefit from watching this recorded edWebinar. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nDonna Wittmer received her Ph.D. from Syracuse University in 1985. She taught classes at Syracuse University in child and family studies and then was a professor of early childhood/early childhood special education at the University of Colorado Denver for 17 years. She is a coauthor of the books\, Infant and Toddler Development and Responsive Program Planning (4th Ed.)\, Endless Possibilities\, (2nd Ed.)\, and The Young Child from Birth to 8 (7th Ed.)\, all published by Pearson. She and Deanna Clauson are coauthors of the book\, From Biting to Hugging: The Social Development of Infants and Toddlers to be published by Gryphon House in spring\, 2018. She is a fellow of ZERO TO THREE\, has written numerous articles about infants and toddlers\, and has presented at numerous NAEYC and ZERO TO THREE conferences. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, view past edWebinars\, take a quiz to receive a CE certificate for a past edWebinar\, and access free resources.  \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
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