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Timely Teachings: Seasons and the Cycles of Night and Day at online
December 10, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
This free web seminar is part of the NSDL/NSTA web seminar series.Join Jessica Fries-Gaither, science resource specialist at Ohio State University, as we discuss two challenging topics in the elementary and middle school curriculum - day and night and seasons from both science and literacy perspectives.We'll review scientific principles, examine common misconceptions and formative assessment strategies, and discuss how to approach these topics by integrating science and literacy. We'll share…See More
Janine McGrath is attending Jessica Fries-Gaither's event
Top Ten Trends in Student Learning with Technology at Sponsored by Project Tomorrow and T.H.E. Journal
November 11, 2009 from 2pm to 3pm
Today’s students approach learning in vastly different ways as a result of their ubiquitous technology use. Speak Up survey findings identify the top 10 trends that every school and district administrator should be aware of, as well as, consider when addressing the instructional needs of today’s students.Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, the nation’s leading education nonprofit organization that facilitates the annual Speak Up surveys, will present the data findings and moderate a panel…See More
Janine McGrath is attending Kim Lightle's event
21st Century Skills at Sponsored by Project Tomorrow and T.H.E. Journal
October 28, 2009 from 3pm to 4pm
Schools and districts are struggling with how to appropriately incorporate into instruction 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, teamwork and technology literacy. How much value and importance these skills have in job preparedness is just as confusing. For the past two years, Speak Up surveys have polled students, teachers and parents about these skills—and we’ve learned that each group has a different take on the value of these skills.Julie Evans, CEO…See More
Janine McGrath is attending Kim Lightle's event
Web 2.0 and Education at Sponsored by Project Tomorrow and T.H.E. Journal
October 14, 2009 from 2pm to 3pm
Discover what students, teachers, parents and administrators are saying about their use of Web 2.0 tools outside of school, the likelihood of these tools used professionally and the attitudes about using such tools in the classroom. This webinar provides a fresh perspective on Web 2.0 behavior and the linkage between personal use of these tools and the rate of inclusion of those tools in instruction.Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, the nation’s leading education nonprofit organization that…See More
Janine McGrath is attending Kim Lightle's event
Diigo: An Online Research Tool at Learn Central
October 7, 2009 from 4pm to 5pm
Learn how to use Diigo to keep track of, share, publish, and annotate resources. Diigo is a personal research tool, collaborative research platform, and social information network.October 7, 2008 from 4-5pm ESTTo go directly to the presentation: http://tinyurl.com/participateMSP2See More
Janine McGrath is attending Kim Lightle's event
Learning in the 21st Century: 2009 Trends Update at Blackboard Online
September 22, 2009 from 2pm to 3pm
Join us for a web presentation that explores the latest release in the Learning in the 21st Century series, featuring a panel discussion around online learning.Learning in the 21st Century: 2009 Trends Update, examines the growing student interest for online learning and how schools are meeting that demand. This report, which is the third in a series of reports published by Project Tomorrow®, a national education nonprofit organization, in collaboration with Blackboard, examines the Speak Up…See More
Janine McGrath is attending Kim Lightle's event
Digital Content at Sponsored by Project Tomorrow and T.H.E. Journal
September 16, 2009 from 3pm to 4pm
Hear about authentic views from the first-ever national study of students, teachers and parents on the emerging use of digital content in classrooms. You will also learn what students and parents would deem the “ultimate online textbook” if they created it.Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, the nation’s leading education nonprofit organization that facilitates the annual Speak Up surveys, will present the data findings and moderate a panel discussion with students, teachers and…See More
Janine McGrath is attending Kim Lightle's event
Emerging Mobile Technologies for K-12 Classrooms at online
September 3, 2009 from 11am to 12pm
Because of their low cost and ubiquity, an increasing number of educators are considering the use of mobile devices, such as cellphones, netbooks, GPS systems, digital recorders, and MP3 players, in the classroom. When harnessed properly, supporters say, these devices can open up new educational opportunities for students. But some critics feel such devices are more of a distraction or annoyance than a learning tool. Our guests will discuss which mobile technologies are best for the classroom,…See More
Janine McGrath is attending Jessica Fries-Gaither's event
MSP2 Tech Talk: Interactive Whiteboards at On the Web, via Elluminate. Time is eastern (GMT: - 4)
September 16, 2009 from 4pm to 5pm
So you have an Interactive Whiteboard in your classroom, now what? As more and more schools purchase SmartBoards, Promethean Boards, Mimio systems, and a host of other Interactive Whiteboard solutions, the expectation often seems to be that they will just teach the kids themselves. Join us for this session to learn some of the challenges, strategies, and wonders of using an Interactive Whiteboard in your subject area.
Janine McGrath is attending Mary Henton's event
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 5:28pm on September 9, 2009,
Kim Lightle said… - Hi Janine - It would be great if you go back into your profile and answer two additional questions that we just added - I need help with and I can help with. We want people to be able to search by those parameters.
In addition, we've just started a book club - the fall book is Omnivore's Dilemma - it would be great if you joined in. Welcome! Kim
- At 9:27am on September 1, 2009,
Kim Lightle said…
- Hi Janine - I don't know much about Atlantis - I'll have to investigate. Thanks for the information. I'll keep Diane email and contact her when we finally get around to thinking about holding PD in a virtual space. I wonder how many of our MSP2 members are comfortable meeting in a virtual environment? Maybe we should start a group? Regards, Kim
- At 4:10pm on August 31, 2009,
Kim Lightle said…
- Hi Janine - Let me second Mary's welcome! Love the image - are you active in Second Life? We've been talking about meeting in world as an alternative to webinars. Have you had any experience with that? Regards, Kim
- At 7:55pm on August 30, 2009,
Mary Henton said… - Hello, Janine,
Welcome to MSP2. The community is growing, and we're glad you've joined us.
The anchor points of MSP2 are the math and science online resources--quality, digital teaching resources that have been collected and developed by expert math and science educators. Because they are wiki pages, MSP2 community members can contribute to the resources. I hope you'll be willing to do that.
Additionally, there are groups focused around various aspects of the project--math, science, integrating technology, district administrators--to name a few.
Would you be willing to share a little bit more about yourself, either here on your wall, or by adding to the "text box" on your page? For example, what grades do you teach? What math and/or science topics do you especially enjoy teaching? Do you belong to any other online professional learning communities?
I hope that you'll be willing to jump in and participate--comment, ask a question, engage in one of the forums, write a blog post. The more that members engage directly, the better for all!
Again, welcome.
M
Profile Information
- Which best describes your position?
- Technology Integration Specialist
- What discipline(s) do you teach?
- Science, Mathematics, Technology, Social Studies, English/Language Arts
- I can help with
- Integrating technology
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