Professional development is an important part of the process for teachers working in grades K – 12. Librarians should play an important role in this facilitation according to the AASL Standards. In the July webinar for our Emerging Tech community, presenter Michelle Luhtala showcased 5 professional development workshop ideas that librarians can facilitate. Among these… read more →
Listen to the interview with Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO, edWeb.net and Dr. Peggy George, co-host of Classroom 2.0 Live, about the use of the internet and how social media creates good learning experiences for educators. Lisa and Peggy met on edWeb as Peggy became a regular at our edWeb webinars. They talked back and… read more →
School garden programs are becoming more widely adopted. In this month’s School Gardens webinar, the presenter talked about the Edible Schoolyard Project, an online network that supports school garden programs around the world. The webinar demonstrated how those involved in a school garden program can collaborate and share ideas. It also shared best practices for… read more →
Listen to the interview with Marlene Woo-Lun, publisher of Library Media Connection, along with Larry Jacobs, founder of Education Talk Radio. Original Airdate: 7/11/13 Hosted by Larry Jacobs, the founder of Education Talk Radio, with Marlene Woo-Lun, publisher of Library Media Connection. Listen to the interview below.
Transitioning to the Common Core Standards requires teachers to use new methods that emphasize a conceptual understanding of Math. In this month’s Blended Learning webinar, presenter John SanGiovanni discussed best practices for implementing these methods. John shared a case study from Howard County Schools where administrators created an implementation plan that included a feedback and support system,… read more →
How does your garden grow in the fall? With cold frames, and chilly plants, and covered beds all in a row? Quite the contrary! Presenter Thianda Manzara talked about back to school gardening in this month’s Growing School Gardens webinar. She discussed several choices for cover crops, ideal conditions for growing and harvesting, and the science behind… read more →
Like all online learning models, implementing an online language learning program can be a large task to undertake. Without the right plan, implementation goals can get lost in translation. In this month’s Tech for Language webinar, presenter Jennifer Frazier explored different implementation models, as well as best practices for implementation. Attendees learned about current trends… read more →
In today’s technology-driven times where teachers are expected to address the Common Core State Standards, finding helpful materials in textbooks can be a difficult task. Presenter Shannon Holden explored FREE resources available to teachers online in the form of digital textbooks in this month’s TechTools webinar. He discussed research, saving vs. spending, and ingredients for… read more →
“Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Find out what it takes to be a great principal in this month’s Leadership 3.0 webinar. Presenter Jimmy Cassas, Principal at Bettendorf High School in Iowa, shared strategies and tips for successfully leading your staff and students. He discussed the… read more →
Flipped Learning is a buzzword in many classrooms; with mobile technology you can access a variety of educational material without ever setting foot in a building. Does that mean you can flip a library? Presenter Michelle Luhtala explored blended libraries in this month’s Emerging Tech webinar. She discussed a flipped library model, as well as… read more →