New Professional Development Provider Programs - Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration

11 year old teacher and student shares Insights

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:30:58 GMT

11 year old teacher and student shares Insights - by Adora Svitak
Ever wonder what students think about writing? Listen in to student Adora Svitak as she shares what students want from writing assignments and what motivates students to write.

Adora Svitak artfully shares her student insights with pre-service educators ...
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Audience: Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff

A kid's eye view of an innovative classroom

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:06:25 GMT

A kid's eye view of an innovative classroom - by Adora Svitak
Eleven-year-old published author and seasoned teacher Adora Svitak gives teachers "a kid's eye view of the innovative classroom" in this Elluminate presentation. Using examples, anecdotes, and engaging activities, Adora humorously and honestly shares strategie...
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Audience: Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Business Manager, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Public Library: Library Staff

A kid's eye view of an innovative classroom

Sun, 17 May 2009 17:45:39 GMT

A kid's eye view of an innovative classroom - by Adora Svitak
Eleven-year-old published author and seasoned teacher Adora Svitak gives teachers “a kid’s eye view of the innovative classroom” in this presentation. Using examples, anecdotes, and engaging activities, Adora humorously and honestly shares strategies educators...
Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLY
Audience: Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator

Prompt Writing: The Creative Connection

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:52:27 GMT

Prompt Writing: The Creative Connection - by Adora Svitak
How many times have you heard your students moaning and groaning in response to dreary, "realistic" test prompts? With Prompt Writing: The Creative Connection, published author and seasoned presenter Adora Svitak demonstrates how creative prompts can instill a...
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Audience: Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Teacher, Content Providers: Educator

State Writing Tests Made Easy Overview

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:39:27 GMT

State Writing Tests Made Easy Overview - by Adora Svitak
In State Writing Tests Made Easy with Adora, ten-year-old published author and seasoned speaker Adora Svitak leads the class in learning essential writing skills that will help them pass--and excel--state tests. Students will experience the joy of writing whil...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff

What Motivates Your Students? 11 year old teacher shares insights

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:29:58 GMT

What Motivates Your Students? 11 year old teacher shares insights - by Adora Svitak
Ever wonder what students think about writing? Listen in to student Adora Svitak as she shares what students want from writing assignments and what motivates students to write.

Adora Svitak artfully shares her student insights with pre-service educators ...
Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLY
Audience: Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff

Young Writing Guru Presents her Signature Programs

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:40:31 GMT

Young Writing Guru Presents her Signature Programs - by Adora Svitak
10 Year old published writing teacher Adora happens to be a student as well. She knows what students want out of writing.
Choosing the right program for your students can be difficult based on program descriptions alone. As a veteran content provider Adora ...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff

Art and Science

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:00:23 GMT

Art and Science - by Amon Carter Museum
Using artworks from the Carter’s collection, explore the interrelationship between art and science. Educators will discuss artists as scientists, artists’ representations of plants, artworks that show motion and balance, and artists as environmentalists. This ...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Administrator

Photography and Literacy

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:11:39 GMT

Photography and Literacy - by Amon Carter Museum
Build students’ literacy skills through photography. Participants discuss issues of identity pertaining to the photographs’ subjects, the photographers, and the viewers; and discover techniques for strengthening students’ language skills. This broadcast connec...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian

An Introduction to Bullying for Educators -Online Course E101

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:21:21 GMT

An Introduction to Bullying for Educators -Online Course E101 - by Bullying.org-Bill Belsey
Bullying is often the number one non-academic issue that many educators will have to face during their teaching careers. The online course E101 -An Introduction to Bullying for Educators from www.bullyingcourse.com, will help prepare educators to address this ...
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Audience: Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Business Manager, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent, College/University, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator

Building Reading Comprehension Skills at the Secondary Level

Tue, 12 May 2009 20:04:41 GMT

Building Reading Comprehension Skills at the Secondary Level - by Christine Rush
Looking for reading comprehension strategies for your secondary students? Need help guiding those students in their daily reading? Want to increase student comprehension and engagement in your content area? Join Christine Rush for strategies!
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional

Creating a Collaborative Community (CILC's Cure for the Winter Blues)

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:35:42 GMT

Creating a Collaborative Community (CILC's Cure for the Winter Blues) - by CILC Professional Development
Collaboration can make the difference between a school district where the status quo reigns supreme and one where enthusiasm abounds and continuous improvement can be expected. This interactive workshop focuses on videoconferencing strategies to develop a lear...
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Audience: Education: Teacher, Administrator

Discover the Possibilities of Videoconferencing: A Discipline Specific Approach

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:23:06 GMT

Discover the Possibilities of Videoconferencing: A Discipline Specific Approach - by CILC Professional Development
I know what videoconferencing is, but what can I do with it? This brainstorming session will lead you to identify uses of IVC and other collaborative tools that align with the organization's mission and goals. Participants progress from initial awareness to a ...
Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, All members of organization, Public Library: All members, Content Providers: All members

Engaging and Differentiating through Videoconferencing and Collaborative Technologies

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:28:32 GMT

Engaging and Differentiating through Videoconferencing and Collaborative Technologies - by CILC Professional Development
To increase student engagement and motivation, this hands-on interactive videoconferencing workshop provides teachers with strategies to identify and incorporate standards-based resources in a lesson, unit or project. In addition, participants gain an underst...
Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Media Specialists, Content Providers: Educator

Interdisciplinary Instruction: Where does Technology Fit In?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:10:54 GMT

Interdisciplinary Instruction: Where does Technology Fit In? - by CILC Professional Development
What is an interdisciplinary unit? How is planning an interdisciplinary unit unique? Why are videoconferencing, stored and streamed video essential resources for interdisciplinary units? Discuss the answers to these questions and work with your colleagues t...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian

IVC Content: Programs for Learning and Collaboration

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:50:49 GMT

IVC Content: Programs for Learning and Collaboration - by CILC Professional Development
Do you need to get your staff on board with interactive videoconferencing (IVC)? This awareness session serves a dual purpose. First, for your staff, it creates interest in IVC and its resources. Second, it provides a model from which to plan and deliver ongo...
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Audience: Education: All members of the organization, Public Library: All members of the organization

Distance Learning Jambalaya

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:08:30 GMT

Distance Learning Jambalaya - by Cleveland Institute of Music
This session provides a lively overview of interactive videoconferencing programs at CIM. Ideal for novices, each session includes video clips of CIM programming, hands-on activities and ample time for group discussion.
Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff

Professional Development: Distance Learning and your Curriculum

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:42:20 GMT

Professional Development: Distance Learning and your Curriculum - by Cleveland Museum of Art
Explore ways to use distance learning (educational videoconferencing) as a component in a multidisciplinary classroom project that you design!
Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Business Manager, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff

Teacher Workshop: Introduction to videoconferencing with the CMA

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:42:40 GMT

Teacher Workshop: Introduction to videoconferencing with the CMA - by Cleveland Museum of Art
This free* half-hour program introduces distance learning topics from the Cleveland Museum of Art to your teachers. You will be able to sample images and content from two or three lessons (you pick the topics from the program list - just let us know your choic...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Public Library: Library Staff

Transforming Practice: The Middle Grades

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:48:54 GMT

Transforming Practice: The Middle Grades - by Collaborative for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Transforming Practice: The Middle Grades is a multimedia CD-ROM designed to enhance the professional development of middle grades educators.

This is a CD product available via surface mail only. It is not available as a download or as a video conference. ...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Parent