Speak Up
In case you hadn’t heard, Speak Up 2011 is open! To take the survey, go to http://www.speakup4schools.org/Speakup2011/
But wait ... “What is Speak Up?” you ask.
Good question. Speak Up is a national research project that collects and reports the views of K-12 students, teachers, administrators, and parents on the use of technology for learning. Administrators and teachers can collect and use the data to conduct a needs assessment and create a vision for 21st century learning in their school/district/state. They can also use the data to create and inform technology initiatives or create strategic technology plans.
October Webinar: Google Foo for Online Teachers: Using Google’s Suite of Tools to Make You an Online Teaching Ninja! – Virtual Alliance Professional Development Hub
Six Reasons Why Textbooks Should Stop Being Textbooks : 2¢ Worth
Six Reasons Why Textbooks Should Stop Being Textbooks : 2¢ Worth.
State Virtual School Leadership Alliance Professional Development Series
State Virtual School Leadership Alliance Professional Development Series
The SVSLA Professional Development Workgroup announces the second in a planned series of professional development opportunities for the member state virtual schools. The program was developed by the PD Workgroup around the fundamental goal of developing and delivering a targeted PD program based upon the identified needs of the member organizations. The monthly programs will be provided by SVSLA member organizations.
Join your online education colleagues from state virtual schools across the country and make connections with those facing similar educational challenges and opportunities. Participating states include: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.
Project-Based Learning in the Online Classroom
Presented by Dr. Sherawn Reberry, Online Principal at Idaho Digital Learning and Hosted by Idaho Digital Learning
May 19, 2011
8PM EDT, 7PM CDT, 6PM MDT, 5PM PDT (Synchronous session)
Program Description:
In this session, the presenter will discuss the principles of project-based learning. Specific attention will be paid to adapting the PBL concept to the online classroom. Examples of tools that can be used to facilitate project-based learning in the online classroom will be included. Come join us and learn how to apply this concept in your virtual classrooms!
About the Presenter:
Dr. Sherawn Reberry is currently the Director of Federal Programs for Caldwell School District. In addition, she serves as an IDLA Online Principal. Her background includes time spent as an elementary school principal, a classroom teacher, a university instructor, technology integrator, professional development director and the Title I Director for the State of Idaho. She is excited about the opportunities that online learning creates and is passionate about project based learning.
Please join Dr. Reberry for this informative and practical session:
Go to: http://67.202.210.70/main/classroom.html?channel=IdahoLive_Aspen
Note: Please run the Setup Wizard ahead of time: http://67.202.210.70/wizard/wizard.html?wc=wms.conf
SVSLA Google Site: https://sites.google.com/site/virtualpdhub/
April Online Professional Webinar
Thursday, April 21
8:00pm
Webinar
When
Thu, April 21, 8pm – 9pm
Where
connect.mivu.org/pd
Description
Web-enabled smart phones, iPods, iPads, and many other similar devices have helped to change the way we live our lives. Just as important, there are so many things we can do with mobile learning and hand-held technologies in the educational environment. Join us to learn more about these new technologies and become immersed in the possibilities.
Go to connect.mivu.org/pd to login to the webinar.
Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes? – Room for Debate – NYTimes.com
Interesting Debate about Online Learning...
Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes? - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com.
MVU April Webinar: Using Mobile Devices for K-12 Learning
The MVU webinars are a monthly series that focus on all areas of online learning from a variety of noted experts. The webinars will appear monthly from September 2010 through June 2011 on the third Thursday of the month, except for November and March when they will air on the second Thursday. On the day of the webinar, visit http://connect.mivu.org/pd to view the webinar live or return to this page afterward and click on the link in the Webinar Archive.
Using Mobile Devices for K-12 Learning
Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m.
Mobile computing devices such as cell phones and iPods/iPads are becoming an increasingly common technology for students and teachers. But how are these devices being used in schools? This webinar will explore the potential of mobile computing devices including examples of ways students and teachers are already using them to transform education. The talk will also examine what is known about successful and unsuccessful adoption strategies and the policy challenges that educators face when incorporating mobile devices into the face-to-face and virtual classrooms.
Dr. Liz Kolb is an instructor at the University of Michigan and an adjunct professor at Madonna University. Dr. Kolb earned her Ph.D. in Learning Technologies from U of M and has previously worked as a high school teacher and technology coordinator. Dr. Kolb is also the author of Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education a book published by the International Society for Technology in Education.
MACUL Student Showcase 2011
Students to show technology prowess
From kindergarten to high school, these students bring technology alive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ric Wiltse
Executive Director, Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL)
517-882-1403
Doug Pratt
Director of Communications, MEA
517-896-4465
EAST LANSING, Mich., March 15, 2011 — More than 150 students from across the state will display their technological prowess at Cobo Hall during the MEA/MACUL Student Technology Showcase on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The showcase is part of the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Conference being held March 16-18.
“It’s exciting to see the grasp of technology even the youngest students have,” said Ric Wiltse, MACUL executive director. “Visitors to the Showcase will see projects developed by students from kindergarten through high school. The variety and quality of the projects really shows the use of technology across the curriculum.”
Teams will be available to discuss their projects and the variety of technologies they used, ranging from Web site design to digital documentaries to multimedia presentations. In every case, they’ll be showing how they’re using technology to advance their learning.
"A strong foundation in technology is critical for our students to be prepared for the jobs Michigan needs," said MEA President Iris K. Salters. "These projects showcase the many diverse ways our students and educators are using high tech tools to bring learning to life."
For the eighth consecutive year, the Michigan Education Association (MEA) is sponsoring the showcase. MEA Secretary-Treasurer Peggy McLellan will be on hand Thursday to greet the students and teachers and to distribute recognition certificates to the teams.
Some schools have more than one team showing off their skills. Below is the complete list of the teams and schools taking part in the Showcase:
| SCHOOL DISTRICT | SCHOOL | PROJECT NAME |
| Academy of Detroit-West | Academy of Detroit-West | Choosing the Best Technology |
| Adrian Public Schools | Adrian Middle School | Technology in the Classroom |
| Adrian Public Schools | Adrian Middle School | How to Make a Punnett Square |
| South Haven Public Schools | Baseline Middle School | Historical Documentaries and Websites |
| Novi Community Schools | Deerfield Elementary School | Discovering the World of Economics with Integrated Technology |
| Detroit Service Learning Academy | Detroit Service Learning Academy | Podcasting with Fifth Grade |
| Detroit Service Learning Academy | Detroit Service Learning Academy | Celebration of History |
| Detroit Service Learning Academy | Detroit Service Learning Academy | Podcasting by Kindergarten Students |
| Detroit Service Learning Academy | Detroit Service Learning Academy | Garageband with First Graders |
| Archdiocese of Detroit | Divine Child High School | Students Developing iPhone Apps |
| Detroit Public School | Dossin Elementary/Middle School | Documentary |
| Utica Community Schools | Dresden Elementary School | Atacama Extreme |
| Chippewa Valley Schools | Erie Elementary School | S.T.A.R.S. - Erie Elementary |
| L'Anse Creuse Public Schools | Francis A. Higgins Elementary School | Electronic Portfolios |
| Van Buren Public Schools | Haggerty Elementary School | Is it Art or is it Tech? |
| Farmington Public Schools | Highmeadow Common Campus | Divisibility Rules |
| Port Huron Area Schools | Keewahdin Elementary School | Read the Classics on Your PC |
| Port Huron Area Schools | Keewahdin Elementary School | Book Commercials |
| Battle Creek Public Schools | LaMora Park Elementary School | Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Technology in Connection with Bearcat PRIDE (D-Diversity) |
| Lenawee Intermediate School District | LISD TECH Center | Transition and Independence |
| Anchor Bay School District | Lottie M. Schmidt Elementary School | Fall Skype Party |
| Walled Lake Consolidated | Mary Helen Guest Elementary School | Kindergarten Bloggers |
| Lapeer Community Schools | Mayfield Elementary School | Portfolio / Movies |
| Chippewa Valley Schools | Miami Elementary School | Three Fun Movie Maker Projects |
| Michigan Virtual University | Michigan Virtual School | Experiences in Online Learning |
| Bedford Public Schools | Monroe Road Elementary School | Learning on the Go! |
| South Haven Public Schools | North Shore Elementary School | Web 2.0 in our Classroom |
| Onekama Consolidated Schools | Onekama Consolidated Schools | Movie Maker |
| Archdiocese of Detroit | Shrine Catholic Grade School | Micro Worlds EX - Programming and Animation |
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