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

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...
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Audience: Education: Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator

A kid's eye view of an innovative classroom (webinar format)

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:06:25 GMT

A kid's eye view of an innovative classroom (webinar format) - 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

FREE "A Kid's Eye View of an Innovative Green Classroom"

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:10:18 GMT

FREE "A Kid's Eye View of an Innovative Green Classroom" - by Adora Svitak
Adora’s short bio
The world’s youngest teacher, an internationally published author, and a seasoned speaker, Adora Svitak's publishing and teaching careers took off at the same time—at age seven. When she published her first book, Flying Fingers, she became a...
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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, Parent, College/University, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Content Providers: Educator, Administrator

FREE How to Motivate Your Students in the 21st Century Classroom

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:29:23 GMT

FREE How to Motivate Your Students in the 21st Century Classroom - by Adora Svitak
You are invited to a lecture on learning and teaching by the world’s youngest teacher. Twelve-year-old Adora Svitak is an internationally published author, seasoned speaker, and winner of the 2008 and 2009 Teachers’ Choice Awards from Berrien RESA. Adora brin...
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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

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

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 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

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

History of Photography

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:35:44 GMT

History of Photography - by Amon Carter Museum
Learn about key American photographers and photographic processes and styles, as well as how photography from 1839 to the present day relates to American history. Connect photography’s history to all levels of visual arts and all core content.
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Audience: Education: Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator

Virtual Museum

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:46:19 GMT

Virtual Museum - by Amon Carter Museum
Make the most of museums' online offerings. From teaching guides to bookmarking sites and from blogs to podcasts, this interactive broadcast will provide tips for both experts and novices.
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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

Connecting & Collaborating with Web Tools

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:01:17 GMT

Connecting & Collaborating with Web Tools - by Berrien Regional Education Service Agency
The web offers a wide variety of free tools whose use is appropriate and even essential for educators. Learn to utilize these tools to enhance your productivity and promote student learning.
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator

Kid2Kid Videoconference Connections

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:40:30 GMT

Kid2Kid Videoconference Connections - by Berrien Regional Education Service Agency
Videoconference (VC) connections between classes open up a whole new world of collaborative learning for students! Immerse yourself in videoconference connections with partner classes. Learn about structures/templates for projects with other classes and implem...
Availability: By Request AND Published Date(s) and Time(s)
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

Planning Interactive Curriculum Connections

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:03:01 GMT

Planning Interactive Curriculum Connections - by Berrien Regional Education Service Agency
Wondering how to integrate interactive video conference technology in your curriculum? This introduction to videoconferencing in the classroom provides an overview of the resources and tools to help you use videoconferencing in your curriculum. Designed for te...
Availability: By Request AND Published Date(s) and Time(s)
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

The Blogs that Bind

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:18:12 GMT

The Blogs that Bind - by Berrien Regional Education Service Agency
Making connections with students, parents, and the world beyond the traditional 50 minute class period has become essential for educators. This online class explores how blogs can be used as a tool to enhance school communication and collaboration.
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Audience: Education: Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator

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 2008-09 Honorable Mention
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 2008-09 Honorable Mention
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 ...
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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 2008-09 Honorable Mention
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...
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Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Media Specialists, Content Providers: Educator

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 ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff