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Free webinars that are sponsored by ISTE.

I just listened to the a digital storytelling webinar (archived) from this ISTE series. It was very good and I found great resources that I can share with teachers. There is another live webinar at the end of the month, but since they are archived, you can always check it out at a convenient time.

Two in this series. Great read good webinars

Free webinars for teachers concerning Common Core Learning Standards, technology.

Some great resources for STEM and all other subjects

Two in a series. Great ideas

For more on Evernote - check out the 'Using Evernote' webinar listed on www.classroom20.com; Classroom 2.0/ Recordings/ CR 2.0 Live! Using Evernote 02/04/2012 0 Comments Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012 Time: 9:00am Pacific/10:00am Mountain/ 11:00am Central/12:00pm Eastern Location: Blackboard Collaborate (Formerly Elluminate) Recording (full): https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2012-02-04.0758.M.ACE02B5F35AA7E7975F015AAC6F794.vcr&sid=2008350 Tiny Url for Recording: http://hnyctt.me/cr20live-Evernote-BillStites Recording Chat: http://wiki.classroom20.com/FEB42012

Blended Model Must Have: 1) Development of Cohesive Learning Communities - early & recurring face-to-face must occur - Initial meetings must emphasize "reflective dialogues" and "interactive activities" for bonding & buy-in. - participants must effective use early sessions for "curriculum planning" and "new pedagogical techniques." - Large Video Conferencing Does Not Work! (- but a webinar can engaged many people with buddy groups.) 2) Project Portal Must be Reliable and Simple - video conferencing is OK 3) Administrative Support is Crucial. 4) Facilitators are Essential. 5) Critical Component is the Ongoing Monitoring of Participant's Needs. - through surveys, evaluations, informal feedback, etc... 6) Successful Practices Structure Opportunities to Share and Discuss Teaching Practices. 7) Teacher "Risk-Taking" can be Increased - - for trying new technologies in the context of curriculum writing, 8) Effective Initiatives Build a A Critical Mass 9) True Transformation Requires Time