Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Professional Development Opportunities

It's unfortunate that it can be so difficult to have meaningful professional development.  The Oklahoma State Department of Education is now offering online participation so we dont even need to drive to OKC...but try getting a day to do it on!   Manuel Gonazalez and the other Uber Geeks in the SDE 21st Century Learning Lab in OKC are now WebEx capable and allows you to participate via your own webcam or even just use a chat room if you aren't webcam accessible.  No, I have not been able to participate yet...

To find out more about the SDE's professional training opportunities, please check out the Ning at http://osdetraining.ning.com/ for a complete schedule and to share with other professionals.

Free Training online! Here's an email and link for a webinars by SMART Technologies--I cant participate in either one due to scheduling issues.  (It's a cut and paste from email, I did not write this)

How Interactive Technology Can Improve Learning Outcomes for Students with Special Needs
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 — 3 p.m. Eastern / 12 p.m. Pacific

Effective use of classroom technology can improve engagement for all students by addressing different learning styles.

Join this expert panel discussion of fellow educators exploring how interactive classroom technology can increase student engagement, reduce barriers for individuals with special needs and enable multiple means of expression.

In this complimentary one-hour webinar, you’ll learn how schools across North America have improved the cognitive, communicative, social and behavioral outcomes of students with autism spectrum disorder. See examples of how easy-to-use classroom technology can enable extraordinary transformations in teaching and learning, and deliver the best return on investment through improved student outcomes.

Register now to learn how to:

  •  Create inclusive classrooms with interactive technology to help teachers engage students with different learning styles and ability levels.
  • Create an environment where all students can participate in learning and demonstrate their understanding.
  • Give visually engaging, interactive lessons that address visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles and facilitate differentiated instruction.
  • Use assistive technology to increase student engagement and help students with special needs improve their communication skills.