http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php en lisa.mcnamara@ndsu.edu Copyright 2009 2009-10-22T12:04:00-06:00 http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/2009_2010_ndci_dates/ http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/2009_2010_ndci_dates/#When:12:04:00Z Please mark the following dates on your calendar for North Dakota Curriculum Initiative events. More specific information about the content and topics of the meetings will follow soon on our website. January 7-8, 2010 February 3-5, 2010 February 17-18, 2010 March 2-3, 2010 March 25-26, 2010 Lisa McNamara 2009-10-22T12:04:00-06:00 http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/professional_development_in_mathematics/ http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/professional_development_in_mathematics/#When:18:20:00Z Two opportunities, one for a general educational audience and another more specific to mathematics, from educational consultant, Lori Gibson. Professional_development_brochure.pdf Math_Professional_Development_Brochure.pdf The Administrator 2009-01-11T18:20:00-06:00 http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/national_consortium_for_teaching_about_asia/ http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/national_consortium_for_teaching_about_asia/#When:18:34:00Z Please find in the Word document information about the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia.kcatinnsd.doc The Administrator 2008-09-09T18:34:00-06:00 http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/materials_from_free_federal_teacher_to_teacher_workshops/ http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/materials_from_free_federal_teacher_to_teacher_workshops/#When:18:39:00Z While the summer workshops have ended, the session materials (i.e., presentations and handouts) are available for free download. Subjects include Literacy, Foreign Language, Math, Science, History, Arts, Special Education, Data, and Policy. See: https://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/About.asp The Administrator 2008-04-30T18:39:00-06:00 http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/professional_development_for_math_teachers/ http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/professional_development_for_math_teachers/#When:19:04:00Z Lori Gibson is a math staff developer (grades 6-12) for Bismarck Public Schools. As districts are always looking for professional development in this area, Lori has developed a brochure (see the link below) that includes in-services she provides. Professional_development_math_brochure.pdf The Administrator 2008-01-28T19:04:00-06:00 http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/research_points_summer_2007_aera/ http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/research_points_summer_2007_aera/#When:19:15:00Z Research Points - Current Issue Summer 2007 Science Education That Makes Sense http://www.aera.net/uploadedFiles/Journals_and_Publications/Research_Points/RP_Summer07.pdf Research Points - Current Issue Summer 2007 Science Education That Makes Sense http://www.aera.net/uploadedFiles/Journals_and_Publications/Research_Points/RP_Summer07.pdf The Administrator 2008-01-11T19:15:00-06:00 http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/travel_fund_for_teachers/ http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/travel_fund_for_teachers/#When:19:12:00Z For teachers looking for funding to travel, Edutopia recently published a very good article on the sources for teacher travel grants. http://www.edutopia.org/travel-grants For teachers looking for funding to travel, Edutopia recently published a very good article on the sources for teacher travel grants. http://www.edutopia.org/travel-grants The Administrator 2008-01-11T19:12:00-06:00 http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/new_website_for_north_dakota_studies/ http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/new_website_for_north_dakota_studies/#When:19:11:01Z The North Dakota Center for Distance Education is pleased to announce the launching of a new website for North Dakota Studies. http://www.NDStudies.org The North Dakota Center for Distance Education is pleased to announce the launching of a new website for North Dakota Studies. http://www.NDStudies.org This North Dakota Studies web site is intended to provide a host of resources for students, teachers, and the general public to use. The North Dakota Studies website is a collaborative effort of the North Dakota Center for Distance Education, the North Dakota Humanities Council, and Prairie Public Television. We urge you to forward this website information to the social studies teachers in your school.  Administrators and teachers will also be able to use the website to order 4th and 8th Grade North Dakota Studies curriculum that is now available. The Administrator 2008-01-11T19:11:01-06:00 http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/nddpi_research_resources_report_rrr/ http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/nddpi_research_resources_report_rrr/#When:20:18:00Z North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Dr. Wayne G. Sanstead, State Superintendent 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 201 Bismarck, ND 58505-04440 The State Title I office is featuring a new statewide initiative beginning in September 2007. Our office will generate and distribute a monthly report which will summarize newly released research/resources on educational issues relevant to North Dakota schools. This report will be disseminated electronically to all principals, administrators, Title I teachers, and others included in our Title I database. We realize that all personnel are very busy and lack the time to search for new resources. The department works closely with many of the education centers and is notified when new research and resources have been released. Therefore, we will simply compile this information in a report and disseminate it statewide, as well as post it on our website. link: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/title1/RRR.shtm North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Dr. Wayne G. Sanstead, State Superintendent 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 201 Bismarck, ND 58505-04440 New Initiative – Monthly Research/Resource Report The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act has brought to the forefront a new emphasis on raising academic achievement, making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), and employing evidence-based practices. To meet these goals, educators are constantly searching for research-proven programs and methods to strengthen our educational system. Time is a factor in all of our lives when it comes to getting work done, researching new and better practices, and following up with innovative ideas and strategies. Fortunately, there is an abundance of research and resources readily available to educators today to assist with our efforts. There are agencies and centers that have been specifically designed to spend time researching and compiling an abundance of resources for those of us with less time to spend. The State Title I office is featuring a new statewide initiative beginning in September 2007. Our office will generate and distribute a monthly report which will summarize newly released research/resources on educational issues relevant to North Dakota schools. This report will be disseminated electronically to all principals, administrators, Title I teachers, and others included in our Title I database. We realize that all personnel are very busy and lack the time to search for new resources. The department works closely with many of the education centers and is notified when new research and resources have been released. Therefore, we will simply compile this information in a report and disseminate it statewide, as well as post it on our website. The monthly Research/Resource Report (RRR) will be disseminated approximately the first week of each month. Look for the first report to be disseminated shortly after Labor Day. link: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/title1/RRR.shtm The Administrator 2007-11-27T20:18:00-06:00 http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/for_those_involved_in_curriculum_development_and_technology_in_the_classroo/ http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org/index.php/site/for_those_involved_in_curriculum_development_and_technology_in_the_classroo/#When:19:19:00Z ONLINE Instructional Design & Technology Graduate Programs from the University of North Dakota ONLINE Instructional Design & Technology Graduate Programs from the University of North Dakota! http://www.conted.und.edu/ddp/idt M.ED in Instructional Design & Technology Earn your M.ED. in Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) online from The University of North Dakota. A master’s degree in IDT prepares you for service in education by teaching you how to enhance instruction and learning through the use of technology. With a M.ED in IDT in K-12 or higher education, you can: • Become a technology facilitator capable of designing learning environments that make intelligent use of technology in the classroom. • Design professional development training for other teachers in your school, or at the district, state, or national levels. • Work as a curriculum designer at all levels of the education system, focusing on the design of large-scale curricula. • Develop online courses and other class/training materials for colleges and universities. • Design learning for anyone, anytime, on any topic, and in any format. Graduate Certificate in K-12 Technology Integration Enhance your skills in instructional design and technology and move your current career in a new direction with a Graduate Certificate in K-12 Technology Integration. This option provides minimum competency in the field of instructional design and can be completed in just 12 credits. The K-12 education track complies with the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards for technology facilitators, which are the most widely accepted standards for technology integration in K-12 education. This makes UND’s IDT program unique in North Dakota. Online Program• The entire IDT graduate program is offered online so you can earn your degree or certificate without interrupting your teaching career. • You are not required to come to the UND campus at any time. Nationally Known Faculty • Dr. Richard Van Eck is an internationally recognized expert in the use of digital game-based learning with dozens of international speaking engagements and publications in this field and IDT. • Dr. Mark Grabe is known for his research in technology in K-12 (he is the co-author of a leading textbook, Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning) and for technology in large enrollment college classes. • Dr. Woei Hung is known for his research in problem-based learning, systems thinking and modeling, and concept mapping and formation. He has won multiple awards for his work in IDT. Getting Started UND’s course rotation allows you to begin earning your online IDT graduate degree or certificate every semester. No GRE is required. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with the following suggested enrollment dates: Summer Semester – April 15 Fall Semester – August 1 Classes begin May 12, 2008. Space is limited. Enroll TODAY to ensure your spot in this online program. For more information, contact: UND Distance Degree Programs 1-877-450-1842 distancedegreeprograms@mail.und.edu http://www.conted.und.edu/ddp/idt The Administrator 2007-11-08T19:19:00-06:00