If you're one of our local Ohio VLA teachers, you might be interested in the free webinar series that's being offered by eTech during the month of May. The webinar topics include the following:
Beyond Chalk
Tuesday, May 4 (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Be exposed to examples of how other teachers have effectively applied technology in the classroom, see the value of technology from the perspective of student engagement, start to determine the difference between hype and reality, and challenge yourself to embrace one thing in the coming weeks of your journey in the development of the 21st Century classroom.
Personal Learning Networks
Tuesday, May 11 (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
See samples of successful online communities, learn how to create an online community, and understand how to support and build an online community.
21st Century Readiness for Every Student
Tuesday, May 18 (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Learn why the global innovation economy requires a new model for education, learn why "fusing the three Rs with the four Cs is a critical step, see what districts that are undertaking 21st Century education are doing to launch their initiatives, and understand why policy is an important ingredient for 21st Century education.
It's About the Achievement! Using Assessment Tools and Data to Improve Student Achievement
Tuesday, May 25 (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Understand the OLAC model for school improvement, be familiar with the tools provided at the OLAC website, understand the value and unique nature of the most recent version of the MeasureUp tool, understand the value of combining data from the Success website, the Value Added website, and using a program called "Value Added Golf."
It looks like eTech has chosen topics that are very relevant to us today! You can find more information about the sessions and how to log in on the eTech Ohio Webinars website.
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