Sample+Webinars+from+the+Field

==Here are some webinars from which to choose for the class assignment. Pick one that sounds interesting and does NOT focus on collection development (e.g., skip webinars that have titles like "Best Book Buzz")! You do NOT need to choose a webinar in your specialization. If you know of another webinar that is not on this list, drop me a note.==

==Note that you can opt to participate in the live webinar (more fun and more active for you, but perhaps not conducive to your schedule) or an archived version (you can view on your own time, forward/rewind to re-see something you missed, but not participate). Sites that list many webinars: ==


 * [|ALCTC (Association for Library Collections and Technical Services) webinars - some free> some not]
 * [|General webinars (mostly K-12) from LearnCentral]l:
 * TLCafe webinars (SLM focus)
 * [|Library Journal webinars]
 * [|IMLS Connecting to Collections webinars]
 * [|WebJunction webinars on many library-related topics and digital preservation]
 * //[|Education Week]//[|webinars]
 * [|Carnegie Learning webinars for math teachers] (if you want to stretch your ideas about learning, check out the one by School of Ed Dean Ball)
 * [|American Association of Law Libraries list] - some require membership and/or fee
 * [|InfoPeople] (presenters include Sarah Houghton-Jan, the Librarian in Black)

Screenshots of announcements of Webinars
From a //Chronicle of Higher Education// email:

From a //Booklist// email: From //Tech + Learning// magazine's digital issue:

This webinar will share data regarding the opinions of K-12 district leadership nationwide on the evolving value proposition of online learning. Both John and Stacey will explore how online learning can be used to meet a variety of district needs while providing critical tools for 21st Century Learners. ** Guests: ** • ** John Canuel **, VP K-12 Education Strategy, Blackboard • ** Stacey Campo **, Instructional Technology Specialist, Poway Unified School District • ** Annie Lewis **, Senior Manager, K-12 Marketing, Blackboard  ||
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 * < NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE: K-12 CURRICULUM RESOURCES ||< FEB. 16, 2011, 11:30am - 12:30pm EST﻿﻿﻿ ||< @https://webmeeting.nih.gov/scr/ ||< "Have you ever wanted to find curriculum on forensics for 6-12 graders on the life cycle of the blow-fly to estimate time of death? Environmental health and science projects for elementary, middle and high school students? Videos, games and tutorials on health topics? Guess what? It’s all free from the National Library of Medicine! Join us for // Opening the NLM "Toybox:" K-12 Resources, //the next SCR CONNECTions Webinar on February 16, 2011 from 10:30am – 11:30am Central Time. This webinar will provided an overview of the remarkable resources for K-12 students and teachers that is freely available from the National Library of Medicine. Included will be a tour of the new Environmental Health Student Portal. Webinars are conducted via the Adobe Connect web meeting system. Join the webinar using the following URL: @https://webmeeting.nih.gov/scr/ . Once you enter the online meeting room, follow the instructions on the screen to have the system call you on your telephone. Test your connection before joining with Adobe using the following URL: @https://admin.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm ." ||
 * < Starting and Growing A Successful Online Learning Program ||< ** Thursday, February 17 @ 2 p.m., Eastern time ** ||< http://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/webinars/webinars.html ||< Learn about the most recent trends in online learning in K-12 school districts from Blackboard’s Practice Leader, John Canuel, and then hear from Stacey Campo, Poway Unified School District’s Instructional Technology Specialist, about the nuts and bolts of a successful district implementation.
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 * [|Click here] ** to register for this webinar now.
 * ===The Next Big Thing in Digital Education: The Blackboard and McGraw-Hill Higher Education Partnership=== || Thurs 2/17, 2pm EST || http://bit.ly/eZEiVT || The evolution of mobile and digital technology has reached its next milestone within education – interactive, digital content – only a few, simple clicks away.

 Recent data shows that Amazon sold more eBooks than printed. And, the increasing popularity of smart devices and mobile tablets (iPads) enable quick and effortless, mobile consumption of content. The confluence of these technologies with education is leading educators to the next frontier in how they use technology in the classrooms. The next big thing in digital education will allow educators to pull content – eTexts, video, labeling exercises, and more - from proven learning object repositories directly into their courses with just two or three clicks.

 During this insightful webinar, Katie Blot, Senior Vice President of Consulting at Blackboard and a former CIO at the U.S. Department of Education, will lead the conversation on technology changes within education and how technology can: > > Plus, take a look inside Blackboard and McGraw-Hill’s new, integrated solution. The solution makes McGraw-Hill Connect®, a leading homework management system in the publishing industry, and McGraw-Hill CreateTM, a tool to create custom textbooks and eBooks, accessible from within the Blackboard LearnTM Platform. It represents the deepest, state-of-the-art integration of publisher content within a learning management system, to date.
 * Shape the daily lives of educators and learners
 * <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">Promote student success, educator efficiency and thriving institutions

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"> This Webinar is sponsored by Blackboard and hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education. All content presented during the event is provided by Blackboard. || <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Did you miss a webinar? All YALSA members have free access to Webinars-on-Demand, two months after the webinar's original airdate! You can access past webinars through the <span style="background-position: 100% 50%; color: #000080; cursor: pointer; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none;">Members' Only Webinar page (you will need your ALA website login). ||
 * Homework Help Programs (YALSA - $39 for members) || Thurs 2/17, 2pm EST || <span style="background-position: 100% 50%; border-collapse: separate; color: #000080; cursor: pointer; font-family: Arial; line-height: 33px; padding-right: 10px;">Learn more and register || <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Learn about the latest trends in teen services! YALSA’s upcoming webinars include Homework Help Programs (Feb. 17, 2 p.m. Eastern, hosted by Mari Hardacre) and the YA Librarian of Many Hats (March 17, 2 p.m. Eastern, hosted by Mary Hastler). <span style="background-position: 100% 50%; color: #000080; cursor: pointer; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none;">Learn more and register today! Webinars cost $39 for YALSA members or an unlimited number of librarians can participate for a $195 group rate.
 * < <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #330000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21px;">Self-Service in Libraries: Lessons to Be Learned from the Retail World ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">Thursday, February 17, 2011-12:00-1:00 PM EST ||< http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/toolswebcast/888885-388/self-service_in_libraries_lessons_to.html.csp ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font: 12px/18px arial,sans-serif; padding: 3px 0px;">NCR, the world leader in self-service technologies has helped more than 150 retailers in over 25 countries achieve cost efficiencies and improved customer service through self check-out. Company experts will share valuable lessons learned from studies done in retail environments covering:


 * Customer Experience: Human Interaction and Reaction


 * Optimized Placement and Configuration


 * Target Utilization


 * Dashboard Metrics to Measure Success

<span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font: 12px/18px arial,sans-serif; padding: 3px 0px;"> Panelists: <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font: 12px/18px arial,sans-serif; padding: 3px 0px;"> Monica Hachem, Solution Marketing, NCR Corporation <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font: 12px/18px arial,sans-serif; padding: 3px 0px;"> Monica has worked exclusively with self-service technologies for the last 13 year. She will discuss consumer trends and their impact on self-service adoption as well as share experiences in self-service from multiple industries.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font: 12px/18px arial,sans-serif; padding: 3px 0px;"> Jennie Johnson, Human Factors Engineering, NCR Corporation <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font: 12px/18px arial,sans-serif; padding: 3px 0px;"> An expert in optimizing the consumer experience and operationalizing self-service for several industries, Jennie will focus on Best Practices for a successful self-service implementation.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font: 12px/18px arial,sans-serif; padding: 3px 0px;"> Moderator: <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font: 12px/18px arial,sans-serif; padding: 3px 0px;"> Shai Robkin, President and CEO, ITG <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font: 12px/18px arial,sans-serif; padding: 3px 0px;"> Co-author of the "Radio Frequency Identification Handbook for Librarians"(Libraries Unlimited, 2007), and an early identifier of the power of RFID technology for libraries.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font: 12px/18px arial,sans-serif; padding: 3px 0px;"> If you are not able to make the live webcast of Self-Service in Libraries: Lessons to Be Learned from the Retail World, register now and you will get an email notification from Library Journal after the event when the webcast is archived and available for viewing at your convenience. ||
 * < <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">The Next Generation in Computing: Finding a Realistic Approach in Higher Education ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">February 22, 2011 @ 11AM (PT)/2PM (ET) ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #00227b; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">@http://www.1105info.com/t.do?id=7068647:685375 ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">Join us to hear IDC's Al Gillen discuss how to leverage the benefits of virtualization and cloud computing by improving data center operations and optimizing your IT infrastructure.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> During this free webinar, you'll discover how to:

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> - Develop a strategy that reduces costs, improves services, and increases IT transparency <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> - Increase efficiencies of managing of a large number of PCs across multiple colleges and universities <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> - Take customers from a traditional datacenter to a virtualized infrastructure, which then serves as a bridge to cloud computing

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> The next generation in computing is here. Find out how you can employ technology to its greatest potential for service.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> Don't wait! Register now for FREE: <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #00227b; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"> @http://www.1105info.com/t.do?id=7068648:685375 ||
 * <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #003366; font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: normal;">How to Make Sense of the Research Behind Educational Reform || <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:00 pm || [|Site] || <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Learn about the latest research behind education reform and how it relates to changes in your school district. Dr. David Dockterman hosts this presentation, drawing from the 2009 PISA Results, and the recent McKinsey report "How the world's most improved school systems keep getting better".

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">*note: 30 minutes in length, so there will probably be very limited interaction, so this may not be your best choice. ||
 * Libraries are Essential: Connecting to Youth in Your Community || <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">Tuesday, March 15, 2011– 2:00 PM EDT – 60 minutes

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">(can register now and watch archive later) || [|Register here] ||||||||  ||

Although this webinar is focused on the Voyager ILS that Boston College uses, Logi Insight for Libraries has also been used with other ILS, including Aleph. ||
 * < Logi Insight for Libraries with Kevin Kidd, Boston College ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #00227b; cursor: pointer; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 21px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Watch the Logi Insight for Libraries Webinar On Demand ||< We're sorry you could not join us and Boston College's Kevin Kidd for this week's webinar. Kevin showed us how Boston College manages their library reporting needs and we provided a look at our new Dean's Dashboard. We understand that attending scheduled events can be difficult. So, here's a link to watch a full recording of the webinar as well as a pdf of the questions and answers.
 * < Pumping Up District Social-Media Strategies ||< Wed., 3/2, 2pm EST ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 28px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to register for this webinar now. ||< ==== There are many opportunities for districts to use social-networking tools like Facebook and Twitter to connect with their communities, enhance professional development, and promote school and district successes. But many school leaders are reluctant to deploy these tools because they don’t know how to use them effectively or feel their district technology policies stand in the way. Our guests will help provide guidance on how to harness the power of social-media tools to improve district communication. ====

• ** Eric Sheninger **, expert on social networking, particularly the use of Facebook and Twitter in schools, and principal of New Milford High School in New Jersey. • ** Nora Carr **, the chief of staff for the 71,000-student Guilford County Schools in Greensboro, N.C., and a specialist on how to use technology to enhance school district communications. • ** Michelle Davis **, senior writer, // Education Week Digital Directions //. ||
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 * < Th **<span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">e YA Librarian of Many Hats, hosted by Mary Hastler (cost: $39 for YALSA members) ** ||< Mar. 17, 2pm EST ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000080; cursor: pointer; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Learn more and register ||< Learn about the latest trends in teen services! YALSA’s upcoming webinars include Homework Help Programs (Feb. 17, 2 p.m. Eastern, hosted by Mari Hardacre) and the YA Librarian of Many Hats (March 17, 2 p.m. Eastern, hosted by Mary Hastler). Learn more and register today! Webinars cost $39 for YALSA members or an unlimited number of librarians can participate for a $195 group rate.

Did you miss a webinar? All YALSA members have free access to Webinars-on-Demand, two months after the webinar's original airdate! You can access past webinars through the Members' Only Webinar page (you will need your ALA website login). || ** [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentation. ||< This webinar is part of our ** [|series of Professional Development webinars on 21st Century Teaching] **. Advancements in digital technology have created immense opportunities--and some challenges--for language arts and writing instructors. Used well, interactive writing platforms can spur students' creativity and help them develop skills needed for effective communication in the 21st century. In this webinar, two rising experts on language arts and new media will give educators practical tips on integrating digital tools into writing instruction, addressing the classroom uses of available technology options and providing examples of effective classroom projects. Emphasis will be on using multiple modes of writing to help students build storytelling and compositional skills. • ** Sara Kajder **, a former middle and high school English teacher, is an Assistant Professor of English Education at Virgina Tech University. The first recipient of a National Technology Leadership Fellowship in English/Language Arts, Ms. Kajder is the author of// Adolescents and Digital Literacies: Learning Alongside Our Students // and // The Tech-Savvy English Classroom //. • ** Joel Malley **, technology liaison for the Western New York Writing Project, is an English teacher at Cheektowaga Central High School in Cheektowaga, N.Y. He currently teaches a popular class that combines writing instruction and film production. ** [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentation. ||< ==== There's a lot more to building online courses than digitizing text and adding a few videos. Online course designers are learning more about how to incorporate quick assessments that personalize the learning experience for students, how to keep students’ interest with video and simulations, and how to integrate gaming into their courses. The lessons being learned by course designers are significantly changing the way a successful online course is created for today’s students. Join us for this discussion on creating quality e-courses. ====
 * < ==== Using New Media to Enhance Student Writing ==== ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 28px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now.
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 * Moderator: ** ** Anthony Rebora **, Senior Writer, Managing Editor of Education Week Teacher and the // Teacher PD Sourcebook // ||
 * < ==== Virtual Challenge: Creating Quality E-Courses ==== ||< ==== ** ON DEMAND ** ==== ||< ==== ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now. ====
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• ** Debi Crabtree **, Coordinator of the Hamilton County Virtual Schools, Chattanooga, Tenn. • ** Greg Marks **, Director of Product Development, Michigan Virtual University • ** Michelle Davis **, Senior Writer, // Education Week Digital Directions // || ** [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentation. ||< This webinar discusses the recently released report “Building a Grad Nation,” called “required reading for anyone interested in public education in America” by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. The report’s authors will discuss the strides that have been made in the past decade in reducing the dropout rate; focus on states such as Tennessee and New York that have seen particularly dramatic improvement; and showcase the practical and effective strategies that have moved the needle. The webinar provides research-based recommendations for educators, school and district leaders, and policymakers on the way forward. • ** Robert Balfanz **, Co-Director, Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University • ** John Bridgeland **, President and CEO, Civic Enterprises • ** Marguerite W. Kondracke **, President and CEO, America’s Promise Alliance • ** Laura Sanford **, President, AT&T Foundation <span style="color: #666666; display: block; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 20px 0px 0px; text-align: left;">**Education Week// is serving only as the host for this presentation. The content was created by the sponsor. The opinions expressed in this webinar are those of the sponsor and do not reflect the opinion of or constitute an endorsement by Editorial Projects in Education or any of its publications. //** || ** [|Click here to download] ** Bryan Setser's PowerPoint presentation. •** Pam Birtolo **, chief learning officer for the Orlando-based Florida Virtual School • ** Bryan Setser **, chief executive officer for the North Carolina Virtual Public School • ** Michelle Davis **, senior writer, Education Week || •** Christopher B. Swanson **, Vice President, Research and Development, Editorial Projects in Education • ** Aimee Guidera **, Executive Director, Data Quality Campaign • ** Catherine Gewertz **, Assistant Editor, // Education Week // ||
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 * < Building a Grad Nation: Signs of Success and the Road Ahead ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 24px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now.
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 * < ==== Evaluating E-Educators' Evolving Skills ==== ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 24px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now.
 * [|Click here to download] ** Pam Birtolo's PowerPoint presentation. ||< As virtual schools and courses gain traction and continue to grow, some experts say it’s imperative to recognize that online teachers need a special set of skills that are different from what their face-to-face counterparts need. Some virtual schools and states are adopting guidelines that require online teachers to respond to student e-mails within 24 hours and receive regular training on how to use new technologies for teaching online-only classes. Virtual schools are also honing their methods and procedures for evaluating online teachers, a process that can involve an extensive examination of how well the teachers communicate with students. Join two experts from the world of online education as they discuss the evolving guidelines for online teachers and how new evaluation practices can improve virtual teaching.
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 * < ==== Diplomas Count 2010: Graduation by the Numbers ==== ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 24px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now.
 * [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentations from the webinar. ||< More than 1.3 million high school students fail to earn a diploma every year. As education leaders continue to search for solutions, data-driven strategies have emerged as an essential tool for combating the nation’s dropout crisis. Join two leading national experts as they discuss the state of high school graduation and how leveraging data can help to reduce the dropout rate and put students onto the path for success in college, careers, and life.
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 * < ==== Powering Up Mobile Learning ==== ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 24px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now.
 * [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentations from the webinar. ||< As mobile devices such as MP3 players, netbooks, and smartphones become more ubiquitous and affordable, schools are increasingly using them for teaching and learning, aiming to improve student engagement and achievement. Join two experts at the front lines of mobile learning as they discuss the integration of new technologies into K-12 education.

• ** Edward Spurka **, Principal of Roswell High School, located outside Atlanta, which uses MP3 players in some of its classes. • ** Shawn Gross **, Managing Director for Digital Millennial Consulting and Project Director for Project K-Nect, a North Carolina project that brings smartphones to the classroom. • ** Alice Barr **, Instructional Technology Integrator for Yarmouth High School in Yarmouth, Maine. ||
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 * < RTI and Special Education: Putting It All Together ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 28px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now.
 * [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentations from the webinar. ||< ==== Response to intervention and special education are typically separate programs in schools, yet they are closely linked, both in methodology and practice. This webinar will explore what schools can do to better coordinate and, when practical, integrate the two. What are the potential roles of special education teachers in an RTI framework? How can student data be integrated and leveraged across intervention areas? What is the potential relationship between individualized education plans and RTI? How are special education classifications best made under RTI? ====

• ** Kristen McMaster **, Associate Professor of Special Education in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota, specializing in RTI for at-risk students and data-based instructional decisionmaking • ** Amanda VanderHeyden **, a private consultant and researcher based in Fairhope, Ala., and co-author of // Essentials of Response to Intervention // (Wiley) • ** Evelyn Johnson **, Associate Professor of Special Education at Boise State University, specializing in accountability, RTI, and identification of students with learning disabilities ||
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 * < ==== Building Bridges to Better E-Learning ==== ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 24px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now.
 * [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentations from the webinar. ||< Can school districts build online-only courses that meet state standards and engage students? What’s the best way to use e-courses from outside providers? How should those courses be evaluated? What are the pros and cons of building your own e-courses? How hard is it to create a high-quality, multimedia-rich, online curriculum? Join two leading experts as they discuss the challenges of aligning online courses with brick-and-mortar realities.

Guests: • ** Donna Hutchison **, CEO, Idaho Digital Learning Academy (Boise, Idaho) • ** Martha P. Rizzuto **, superintendent, Tarrant City Schools (Birmingham, Ala.) ||
 * < ==== Response to Intervention: Making It Work ==== ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 24px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now.
 * [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentations from the webinar. ||< Response to intervention, a tiered instructional model designed to provide more tailored support to students, has quickly gained prominence as a vehicle for school improvement. But implementation of RTI poses challenges. The framework often entails changes in organizational and instructional roles, new tools and curricula, increased paperwork, and greater program-coordination demands. Join two experts for an in-depth discussion of how schools and teachers can address common RTI-related issues.

Guests: • ** Rachel Brown-Chidsey **, associate professor of school psychology at the University of Southern Maine, co-author of // Response to Intervention: Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice // and // RTI in the Classroom: Guidelines and Recipes for Success // • ** Amanda VanDerHeyden **, education consultant and researcher, and a member of the advisory council for the National Center for Learning Disabilities’ RTI Action Network. ||
 * < ==== Online Learning in a Hybrid World ==== ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 24px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now.
 * [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentations from the webinar. ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 24px;">As online learning gains traction within brick-and-mortar schools, a hybrid model of face-to-face and Internet-based coursework is emerging as the most popular form of e-instruction. But it takes more than computer access to create a successful hybrid-learning program. Join our expert guests for a discussion of how administrators can incorporate online courses into their students’ school days, and how in-person instructors can help make the online-learning experience work better for students.

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• Susan Patrick, president and CEO, International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) • Prakash B. Patel, computer science teacher, Quakertown Community Senior High School, Quakertown, Pa. || <span style="color: #666666; display: block; float: right; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 10px; text-align: right; width: 130px;"> ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 24px;"> ** [|Click here to view] ** the on-demand event now. ||< Need help getting a better grasp on your computer inventory? In this webinar, Lincoln Public Schools will go over how they centralized; established cross-platform feature parity; deployed the solution rapidly and with a low learning curve; automated applications, patch, license, and inventory management; and did this with minimal costs.
 * < ==== Getting a Grasp on Computer Assets to Deliver Maximum Cost Efficiency ====

• Kirk Langer, director of technology, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Neb. • Peter Frankl, vice president of asset management sales, Absolute Software. <span style="color: #666666; display: block; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 20px 0px 0px; text-align: left;">**Education Week// is serving only as the host for this presentation. The content was created by the sponsor. The opinions expressed in this webinar are those of the sponsor and do not reflect the opinion of or constitute an endorsement by Editorial Projects in Education or any of its publications. //** || ** Guests: ** • ** John Bridgeland **, president and CEO, Civic Enterprises • ** Geoff Garin **, president, Peter D. Hart Research Associates ||
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 * [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentations from the webinar. ||< “Raising Their Voices”—research conducted by Civic Enterprises and Hart Research on behalf of the AT&T Foundation—brought together parents, teachers, and students to discuss their different and often conflicting views of the causes and cures of dropping out of school. Featured in the report is a toolkit that provides communities with a guide to conduct dialogues in their own schools. Please join us for a webinar to discuss this study and the importance of continuing these dialogues in communities across the country.
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 * < ==== The 1-to-1 Computing Challenge: Overcoming Barriers ==== ||< ON DEMAND ||< <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 24px;"> ** [|Click here] ** to view the on-demand event now.
 * [|Click here to download] ** the PowerPoint presentations from the webinar. ||< Efforts to put laptops, netbooks, or other mobile computing devices in the hands of every student are gaining traction. The goal of such 1-to-1 computing initiatives is to customize students’ learning, and to enable anytime, anywhere access to Web resources. Despite budget shortfalls, Maine has been moving forward to expand its 1-to-1 computing initiative, and school districts around the country are following suit, saying the programs are having a positive impact on student learning in the digital age. Join three experts for an in-depth discussion of 1-to-1 computing.

• ** Matt Federoff **, chief information officer, Vail School District, Vail, Ariz. • ** Steve Garton **, coordinator of educational technology, Maine Department of Education • ** Brion Deitsch **, superintendent, Fairview Park City Schools, Fairview Park, Ohio || <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal;"> Creating a Safe and Productive Computing Environment for Student-Owned Devices ||< ON DEMAND until 3/21/2011 ||< <span style="color: #00227b; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">@http://www.1105info.com/t.do?id=7027801:685375 ||<  || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Courier,'Courier New'; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">T.H.E. Journal and CDW-G and its partners present:
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Dear Kristin,

More and more districts are looking to implement 1-to-1 computing programs while simultaneously saving money. To achieve these goals, schools are employing increasingly creative ideas. In this free, online session, you'll hear Lenny Schad, CIO of Katy ISD in Texas share how he created a public wi-fi network that allows access to a vast untapped resource for use in school-student devices.

You'll also hear how Charlie Kanavel, director of technology for Campbell Union High School in California used business acumen and strong negotiations to put eReaders containing their district's textbooks into the hands of his students.

This free session is available for a limited time. View it now to gain insights that can help your school overcome budget hurdles to provide every student with a 21st century education.

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