News from CILC
New Professional Development Marketplace Providers
Here are new programs added by PD Marketplace Providers since the middle of September 2009. Click on each one for more details.
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency
- Connecting & Collaborating with Web Tools
The web offers a wide variety of free tools whose use is appropriate and even essential for educators. Learn to utilize these tools to enhance your productivity and promote student learning.
- Kid2Kid Videoconference Connections
Videoconference (VC) connections between classes open up a whole new world of collaborative learning for students! Immerse yourself in videoconference connections with partner classes. Learn about structures/templates for projects with other classes.
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- Planning Interactive Curriculum Connections
Wondering how to integrate interactive video conference technology in your curriculum? This introduction to videoconferencing in the classroom provides an overview of the resources and tools to help you use videoconferencing in your curriculum.
BY DATE AND TIME - The Blogs that Bind
Making connections with students, parents, and the world beyond the traditional 50 minute class period has become essential for educators. This online class explores how blogs can be used as a tool to enhance school communication and collaboration.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
- Intro to Electronic Field Trips for Teachers
this is an introduction for teachers to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Electronic Field Trip program, its components and how to use it effectively in the classroom. The Electronic Field Trips from Colonial Williamsburg are multi-faceted programs offered...
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Global Association for Teaching Excellence
- Response to Intervention: An interview with Dr. Howie Knoff
An interview with Dr. Howie Knoff.
- Web 2.0 Essentials for Education - Part One
In Part One of this two-part series which focuses on utilizing Web 2.0 technologies in the classroom, we will explore the ways educators can use three basic Web 2.0 tools (blogs, wikis, and social bookmarking) to engage students in the learning process.
- Web 2.0 Essentials for Education - Part Two
In Part Two of this two-part series which focuses on utilizing Web 2.0 technologies in the classroom, we will explore the ways educators can use additional Web 2.0 technologies (i.e., Ning, VoiceThread and Google Earth) to engage students in the learning proce...
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
- "What Works Wednesdays" Series- Cooperative Learning
Do you need to learn more about Marzano's Essential 9 Strategies for use in the classroom or for an O.I.P. goal? McREL identified these strategies as most likely to improve student achievement across all content areas and across all grade levels. Teachers and ... - "What Works Wednesdays" Series-Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition
Effort and recognition speak to the attitudes and beliefs of students, and teachers must show the connection between effort and achievement. Join us for more information of use of this in the classroom!
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007
Have you mastered the basics and are wondering what else you can do with Excel? Learn how to use formulas, functions, and other strategies for managing your data. Although, BY Microsoft Excel 2007 will be used in this presentation the techniques demonstrated can...
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- Tips for Using Audio and Video in Your PowerPoints
Looking for ways to spice up PowerPoint presentations? Engage your audience by adding audio and video. Learn how to insert audio and video into Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 as well as various options for playing the media during presentations. Resources...
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The Service Center @ Clearwater
- "Designing for Success: A Focus for Special Education" Overview
Designing for Success: A Focus for Special Education This workshop, presented through lecture and discussion, is targeted for teachers who work with students with disabilities. The content focuses primarily on designing a standards-based curriculum for a spe...
BY DATE AND TIME - "Quantifying Differentiated Instruction; Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Drive Learning"
Overview and session—two different options
Most teachers agree that differentiating instruction is a great idea and best for students, but how can teachers design lessons effectively and efficiently? Applying the principles of differentiated instruction can be a daunting task. By using the structure of...
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Did You Know That CILC Offers…
- A listserve for K12 Videoconferencing users?
- To subscribe to K12IVC@CILC, please send a blank e-mail to k12ivc-addme@cilc.net
- To unsubscribe to K12IVC@CILC, please send a blank e-mail to k12ivc-removeme@cilc.net
- For general list help, please contact tstevens@cilc.org
- Research and Reports?
CILC offers a new service: Research and Reports.
Through on-site visits, phone calls, emails and research, our team of experts can evaluate your initiative. Contact Ruth Blankenbaker to discuss your specific needs at 317-231-6527. - Discounts on select Content Provider Programs?
The CILC Premium Service Plan enables the program requester to take advantage of discounts from a variety of program providers.
Recently added to the list: - With Premium Discount
- Minnesota Shubert Performing Arts and Education Center
- SOITA
- Distance Learning Solutions LLC
- FREE Programs
- National Constitution Center
- Durham Museum
- K12IVC@cilc.net
The following are two examples of the scope of our work:
Arkansas
In the Fall of 2008, CILC was contracted to evaluate progress toward achievement of the four focus areas identified in an Arkansas Legislative Act which established the Arkansas Distance Learning Development Programs at the Arkansas Department of Education. This program, referred to as the Arkansas K-12 Distance Learning Initiative, was established to: 1) Help alleviate the increasing shortage of qualified teachers; 2) Increase course scheduling opportunities; 3) Provide students with an enriched curriculum beyond the school accreditation standards; and, 4) Provide online professional development and instructional resources to teachers and administrators. The report finds that state policy and education leaders of Arkansas should feel a sense of pride in the work of the citizens who grasped this opportunity to bring equitable education opportunities to all students within the state. The Arkansas Report Scroll over Initiative Overview in the upper
left hand corner.
Wyoming
In the Spring of 2009, CILC, in partnership with Wainhouse Research and Pine Cove Consulting, was appointed by the Wyoming Governor’s Task Force to examine and make recommendations regarding the various efforts taking place in Wyoming concerning distance education, video conferencing and general IP-based communications. Major findings were that the state of Wyoming has many highly educated, passionate individuals involved in distance education, many of whom themselves have received undergraduate and graduate degrees via distance education. A long history of addressing the need to overcome geographical barriers has led to an appreciation of distance education. Certain organizations have very robust programs for distance education, using a wide variety of technologies and methodologies; others are lagging, missing programs, focus, and
leadership. The Wyoming Report Choose the following document from the list: 090731 Wyoming VTC Assessment Report.pdf
Durham Museum
The Durham Museum offers a fascinating look at the history of the region and offers a broad-range of traveling exhibits covering subjects ranging from history and culture, to science, industry and more through our affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and the Field Museum.
View their first program on cilc.org — it has already received a star and thumbs up rating!
- Building of the Transcontinental Railroad: Uniting a Country (Free Program)
based on 3 evaluation(s).
Minnesota Shubert Performing Arts and Education Center
The Minnesota Shubert Center will be a new flagship center for dance in Downtown Minneapolis dedicated to providing a performance, rehearsal and administrative home to more than 15 Minnesota arts organizations and educational resources statewide when it opens in early 2011. This new three-building performing arts complex on Hennepin Avenue will also be the Minneapolis venue for the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Integral to the Center’s mission is providing high-quality arts education to students throughout the State of Minnesota.
- Choreography
- Flamenco: The Music and Dance of Spain
- An Introduction to Ballet
- African Dance and Music
- Modern Dance: Introduction to Janczewski Style
- Argentine Tango
- Hip Hop: Breaking
- Swing Dancing and Dance Marathons
- Hip Hop: Popping
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