Washington State Educational Technology Support Center Calendar

Washington Learning Source Showcase

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Join us for a day-long event dedicated to raising awareness of the product offerings from the Washington Learning Source (WLS). The WLS is a statewide program developed by Washington’s 9 ESDs dedicated to providing a place for Washington schools to choose products and services that meet their needs and are economical. Several products will be on display and district practitioners will be there to answer questions on their experiences with the products. With so many options now available, this event will help you in making informed decisions. Bring a team! Topics covered will include: - Benefits of using various products offered through the WLS in IT, teaching, learning, and assessment. - Technology trends in education. - District practitioners sharing their experiences with WLS products.

Online Learning Executive Symposium

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Showcase of Online Course Providers

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Many districts in SW Washington need information on eLearning solutions, particularly for their high school students. This one-day event will bring together district administrators who are interested in learning more about: --The most current research on K-12 online learning --Current trends in online learning in Washington --Best practices and features to look for in online solutions --Online courses that are currently approved by OSPI’s new Digital Learning Department During this one-day showcase, attendees will use an evaluation instrument designed by a team of local district administrators to rate the solutions. We hope you can join us! To register, go to http://www.esd112.org/courses and do a keyword search for "online learning" or "showcase."

TL21 Sessions 4 & 5

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

TL21 Continues with EasiTeach training and the best of what interactive boards and tablets have to offer. We will continue our exploration of UBD. This Olympia group is very engaged.

Qwest Grants Applications due at OSPI

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Internet Safety

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

<p>This overview of Internet Safety and the free programs/resources available for K-12 schools will include resources from Netsmartz, Microsoft, i-SAFE and others.  Netsmartz materials are provided by the National Center for Missing or Exploited Children.  i-SAFE America Inc. is a worldwide leader in the Internet safety education. Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress, i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere. i-SAFE incorporates classroom curriculum with dynamic community outreach to empower students, teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the Internet a safer place.</p> <p>This Professional Development Program session prepares educators to teach/lead students in the i-Safe curriculum and qualifies them as i-SAFE Certified Trainers. The certification process includes a comprehensive explanation of Internet safety concepts, a sneak peak at sample i-SAFE curricula for grades K-12, and detailed instruction on the steps to implement the i-SAFE Internet Safety Program and Community Outreach Campaign.</p>

Peer Coaching Summit

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The Peer Coaching Summit is intended for all coaches, both in Peer Coaching I and Peer Coaching Continued, their Building Principals, Technology Coordinators and any other educator interested in the Peer Coaching Program. We will cover professional development models, coaching strategies and technology integration at a high level. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer with them. For further information access <a href="http://etsc.esd105.wednet.edu/PeerCoaching" target="_blank">our Peer Coaching page</a>

NCCE

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

NCCE conference

Technology Survey Due

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Sound Amplification Showase

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

While a classroom amplification system is not a matter of technology integration or technology literacy, it clearly represents a technology solution that provides an optimal learning condition in the classroom. There is an abundance of research that shows the need for amplification in the K-12 classroom, both for hearing-impaired students and students with normal hearing. This showcase will provide information about the need for classroom amplification, and attendees will leave with an understanding of why this solution is so critical in a learning environment. This day will provide you with an opportunity to see and hear: --What the research says about classroom acoustics and its impact on student sound perception, attention span, and student achievement; --The three acoustical barriers to speech perception by the students; --The significance of the Signal to Noise Ratio in a classroom; --The various solutions to overcome poor acoustics; --The classroom guidelines set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; --The three types of noise, and how classroom amplification systems help to overcome the resulting obstacles to speech perception; --Confirmed presentations/demonstrations on several amplification solutions for the K-12 classroom. Participants will be provided lunch and a copy of the PowerPoint presentation on the research. To register, please go to http://www.esd112.org/courses and search for the keywords "sound amplification" or "showcase."

Peer Coaching and TL21 Grant Applications Due

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

District Technology Plans Due

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

All districts need to submit their technology plan online and send in their school board approval letters to OSPI.

Interactive Whiteboard and Clicker Showcase

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Interactive whiteboards and wireless slates are fast becoming some of the most popular technology solutions for classrooms. Come learn how they increase visual learning, and then visit vendor exhibits to learn more about the features and specifications for various solutions by different manufacturers. You might be surprised...some new products have hit the market that are capturing the interest of schools! To register for this event, go to http://www.esd112.org/courses and search for the keywords "whiteboards" or "showcase."

ACPE

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Wed, 05 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Document Camera and Projector Showcase

aallen@psesd.org (Ann Allen) — Mon, 17 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Multimedia projectors and document cameras have become the most prevalent technology solutions in Washington classrooms. As they evolve, they offer more capabilities that impact teaching and learning. Participants will get a chance to see what's new and different, and will be able to visit the vendor exhibits to get "hands-on" time with the newest solutions. To registerm go to http://www.esd112.org/courses and search for the keywords "projectors" or "document cameras" or "showcase."