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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

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Knowing Nano: New Video, Web, and Print at online

November 11, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm

This free web seminar is part of the NSDL/NSTA web seminar series.Explore the nanoworld with the Emmy-Award winning science television series DragonflyTV! Spark your students’ curiosity and hone their inquiry skills with free DragonflyTV Nano educational resources. Six half-hour episodes dedicated entirely to nanoscale science and technology feature captivating scientist profiles, nanoscale zooms into common objects, and real kids doing inquiry-based investigations at science centers and…See More

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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

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NMSA09 - 36th National Middle School Association Annual Conference & Exhibit at Indiana Convention Center

November 5, 2009 to November 7, 2009

NMSA's Annual Conference and Exhibit (NMSA09) gives educators the information, tools, and encouragement necessary to provide a high-quality education for every young adolescent. NMSA09 features over 400 sessions across 40 topics, including math, science, technology, student achievement, differentiated instruction, assessment, and…See More

Susan Holly might attend Ryan J. Gauntz's event Aug 30, 2009

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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

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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/participateMSP2 See More

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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

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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.

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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

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MSP2 Online: Personalize Your "My Page," Connect with Colleagues, Join Our Book Club at Learn Central

September 9, 2009 from 4pm to 5pm

Take a tour the Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) online social network - connect to colleagues, access free resources, and participate in professional development opportunities. Learn how to personalize your "My Page" and connect with other educators that are having the same issues as you. Find out what the fall book club selection will be and all the events and resources that will support our book choice. Provide feedback on what we've developed so far.To go directly to…See More

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Differentiation Overview at online

September 9, 2009 from 12pm to 1pm

Join Jennifer Beasley of the University of Arkansas for this web seminar. Part of the National Assocation for Gifted Children's WoW (Webinars on Wendesdays) series.Registration opens August 27. Seats are limited.Find more information and register at http://www.nagc.org/wow.aspx.See More

Susan Holly is attending Jessica Fries-Gaither's event Aug 30, 2009

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Susan Holly is now a member of Middle School Portal Aug 30, 2009

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At 5:30pm on September 9, 2009, Kim Lightle said…: Hi Susan - 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. Kim

At 3:59pm on August 31, 2009, Kim Lightle said…: Hi Susan - Let me second Mary's welcome. I wanted to point out of the resources that we've developed - look at the left side of the Main page - Science Resource Guides, Diigo lists, and project blogs where we highlight exemplary online math and science resources and the research that is going on at the polar regions.

You'll also see that we have some links in the MSP2 Resources box - Getting Funding, Favorite Blogs, and Freeware/Shareware. We hope that members of the network will help us add content to these pages.

So glad that you are planning on attending our webinars - any ideas on additional topics or feedback you have would be greatly appreciated! Welcome – Kim

At 8:47pm on August 30, 2009, Mary Henton said…: Wow, Susan! You get the "most events" award! This is exciting!

So glad you've joined MSP2. I hope that the events will meet your needs and expectation. Please feel free to post any comments, questions, curiosities, related resources on the "comment wall" for any of the events. This is a way to engage other folks here on MSP2 with the topic and another way to participate.

Would you be willing to share a little bit more about yourself? For example, in what kind of setting do you work as a informal educator? What aspects of teaching science do you find most rewarding? Most challenging? What digital or web-based tools do you use in your teaching, or are you interested in using?

Feel free to jump into any of the activity (in addition to events!) here on MSP2--write a blog post, ask a question, engage in any of the discussions.

Again, welcome.

M