National Distance Learning Week--November 11-15, 2013

FREE WEBINARS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Time: 1-2:00 p.m. (ET)

Topic:  Creating Essential Questions to Guide Student Inquiry Learning  

Presenter:

Jennifer Jabo, Literacy Coach  

Florida Virtual School Full Time

Description:

Do you have questions about Essential Questions? Join us for this interactive session that will tell you everything you have ever wanted to know about Essential Questions. We will have time for questions and even some practice writing your own. Hope to see you there!

Register Here:  http://www.usdla.org/webinars

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Time:  9-11:00 a.m. & 7-9:00 p.m. (ET)

Topic: World Fest 2013 - Florida Virtual School

Presenter:

Christin Wheeler and FLVS Instructors  

Description:

Trek across the globe with Florida Virtual School as we celebrate and share the cultures and traditions that represent the diversity of our students and staff. Enjoy a showcase of art, music, history, science, math, literature, and more as more than 40 webinars are planned!  

Register Here: http://www.usdla.org/webinars 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Time: 2-3:00 p.m. (ET)

Topic: USDLA State Chapters Program Overview

Presenter:

Ken Conn

USDLA Board Member and Senior Vice President for State Chapters

Description:

This session will focus on the United States Distance Learning Association state chapters program.  An overview will be provided that will include the state of the state chapters, the benefits of being a state chapter, and current state chapter activities.  You will also have the opportunity to learn with various state chapter leaders who will share their experiences.

Register Here: http://www.usdla.org/webinars

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Time:  9-11:00 a.m. & 7-9:00 p.m. (ET)

Topic: World Fest 2013 - Florida Virtual School

Presenter:

Christin Wheeler and FLVS Instructors  

Description:

Trek across the globe with Florida Virtual School as we celebrate and share the cultures and traditions that represent the diversity of our students and staff. Enjoy a showcase of art, music, history, science, math, literature, and more as more than 40 webinars are planned!  

Register Here: http://www.usdla.org/webinars

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Time: 1-2:00 p.m. (ET)

Topic: Promoting National Distance Learning Week - An Institution-Wide Initiative

Presenter:

Sharon Goldstein

Campus Operating Officer (COO)

Berkeley College Online

Description:

This webinar will provide best practices and demonstrate how organizations can promote National Distance Learning Week and online/distance learning as a whole across their organizations.

Register Here: http://www.usdla.org/webinars

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Time:  11:00-11:45 a.m. (ET)

Topic: Implementing Brick and Mortar Best Practices into the Virtual Classroom

Presenter:

Shawn Wigg, FLVS Instructor and FLVS Teacher of the Year

Description:

This session will focus on taking existing, proven and research-based brick-and-mortar best practices and translate them into the virtual environment. See how you can take what works in brick-and-mortar classrooms and logistically make it work in the virtual classroom to improve student achievement. Strategies covered will include Response to Intervention, Differentiated Instruction and Formative Assessment.

Register Here: http://www.usdla.org/webinars