Technology Enhanced Learning Environment Classes
Don't forget to sign up for the following professional development opportunities:
* Online Classroom Collaboration with Google Docs takes place Nov. 28 & 29 from 4-7 p.m. or March 30 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member
* Google Tools for Educators takes place Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or March 28 & 29 from 4-7 p.m.; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (1 Graduate Credit available for this course)
* Classroom Instruction that Works: Applying Researched-Based Strategies Using SMART Products takes place Dec. 7 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
* Creating Activboard Lessons to Engage and Motivate Students (Level 2 Training) takes place Dec. 7 & 8 from 4-7 p.m. or March 28 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (1 Graduate Credit available for this course)
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Learn more about District's-Choice on December 7 at a Lunch & Learn at Cooperating School Districts. District's-Choice is not an online school, but instead a menu of courses that districts can choose from to best meet the learning needs of all students. District's-Choice offers these online learning courses at the lowest prices in the state of Missouri. Questions? Contact Ruth Litman-Block at rlblock@csd.org.
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Digital Storytelling Contest
Submissions are due Friday, December 16, 2011 for Cooperating School Districts' annual Show-Me a Movie Contest. Be sure to send in your student's work by then for consideration! Teachers, for more information, click on the image to the left. Winning movies will be showcased at METC 2012.
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Webinar Wednesdays
The VLC has a line up of webinars during the school year. These free PD sessions will be held 4-5 o'clock on select Wednesdays. Even if you can't attend live, sign up, and you will receive an email notification when the webinar is archived for later viewing. Dates & topics for 2012 include: Jan. 18- Digital Citizenship: Being Aware of Your Digital Footprint Jan. 25- Midwest Education Technology Conference Q&A Feb. 22- Promethean ActivBoard Tips & Tricks March 14- Google Tools for Education April 25- Show-Me a Movie Contest: Preparing to Enter May 2- Summer tele Classes Preview |
Sign Up Now for Specialized Academies
Integrating Technology Educator Academy
ITEA provides customized, hands-on experiences with creating lessons and unit plans using 21st century teaching tools. ITEA trains educators to promote higher level achievement from students who are engaged in their learning experience.
Building on the ideas of effective technology integration and student inquiry, this academy focuses on using technology to enhance higher-order thinking skills, specific to your classroom needs.
With enhanced technology and teaching skills, teachers will be able to integrate technology into the curriculum and use teaching strategies to promote higher order thinking skills for students.
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2011-2012 Subscription Options with New Links
The Virtual Learning Center would like to remind you that we have updated and streamlined membership in our nationally recognized, award-winning distance learning program. The updated membership tiers for News Links are available. For more information about New Links and how your school or district can become a member, contact Program Coordinator Rebecca Morrison at 314-692-1274 or rmorrison@csd.org
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