Most people think of online learning as a quiet, solitary experience. But over the past few months, after interviewing students, parents, and educators, a different sort of picture has emerged. We’ve learned about who teaches and learns online, and why, what works and what doesn’t, and perhaps most importantly, whether online learning affords the same quality of education as that of traditional schools.
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Financial Wellness Series - Webinar - Multiple Dates in Sept. thru Dec. - 0 views
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Being Money Smart
September 5, 2012
1:00 - 2:30pm Mountain The US Department of Treasury reports that a lack of financial literacy is one barrier that can lower standards of living and limit prosperity. There are opportunities online and in your community to support you in Being Money Smart. Join us on 9-5-12 to learn about: Free financial education opportunities that you can attend online or in your community. The benefits of Financial Literacy and how increasing your knowledge may increase your Financial Wellness. Online financial literacy games you can play and share with others. REGISTER FOR "Being Money Smart" Prolonging Work - Supports To Keep You On The Job
September 26, 2012
1:00 - 2:30pm Mountain Making the decision to decrease or end employment can become confusing as factors such as health, insurance, productivity and financial stability brush against each other. Your employer and disability insurance provider may have more support to offer than you think. REGISTER FOR "Prolonging Work - Supports to Keep You On The Job" Join us on 9-26-12 to learn about: Creating your vision for working and managing a disability Strategies to protect your productivity How to define gaps in functionality Understanding what your private disability insurance can provide REGISTER FOR "Prolonging Work - Supports to Keep You On The Job" Social Security Disability Insurance - The Impact of Work on Benefits
October 17, 2012
1:00 - 2:
ATIA Webinars - Multiple Dates - 1 views
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November 12th - Implementing AAC in the Classroom with Kelly Fonner, Consultant, Fonner Consulting & Training OVERVIEW: Challenges are often met when introducing AAC systems from the clinical or
"speech-room" setting into the busy environment of the classroom. The "real-world" of
communication does not always play out easily for the student using AAC. Whether they are using
lo-tech or hi-tech systems there are strategies that can assist staff and families in bringing AAC into
the school day. During this webinar you will learn to evaluate the AAC-using student's day by
communication contexts and reevaluate the possibilities of how your student can more effectively
communicate, learn vocabulary or communication strategies during the typical activities of their
school day.
Exciting two part webinar series on Reading Comprehension with Scott Marfilius. It is recommended
that both webinars be attended. The content for these two webinars come from Scott's highly
acclaimed three hour workshop. REGISTER ONLINE http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0015DFd8XTzVJ3rQKTZEMzE53P63vyJ
Improving Outcomes For Homebound/Alternative Education Students With Online Learning - ... - 0 views
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In this webinar, Kim Spencer, senior manager of the K12 Homebound Education Program, will outline the unique logistical, educational and emotional obstacles that homebound students face as they attempt to balance academics and recovery. She will also discuss how she is currently working with districts across the country to help their students overcome these obstacles and stay engaged and on-track with school work, while partnering with the school district to operate an online program at a lesser cost than their traditional program. Topics to be covered include: The #1 reason hospitalized or homebound students often fail in traditional models, how a targeted online homebound education program can be less costly while improving educational outcomes, how K12 provides homebound students access to the same rigorous learning experience as their in-school classmates, and how this model also works effectively in alternative learning environments, such as addiction center or juvenile detention facility When:
Friday, February 22, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free of charge. Registration is reqired.
Wired Wednesdays!!! - Billings, MT - Many Dates - 0 views
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Creating A Google Website
October 24th, 2012
5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 In this series of classes Ronda McManus will explore how to create and maintain a workable website using Google Tools. Websites can be created for a personal digital portfolio, a classroom, or a business. Participants will learn how to use many Google tools such as calendar, documents, presentation, and forms and how to incorporate them into a workable website. Ronda will cover each Google tool and give participants an opportunity to develop content that will be utilized to develop a website at the end of the series. Click here to register for Google Docs
Google Docs
November 7, 2012
5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 Google Docs is a suite of products that lets you create different kinds of online documents, work on them in real time with other people, and store your documents and your other files -- all online, and all for free. Learn how to create various documents, presentations, drawings, spreadsheets, and forms. In addition, learn how to use Google Docs professionally in teaching and in collaboration with colleagues, from making Digital Kits to using forms to survey parent and student interests. Click here to register for Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology
December 5, 2012 5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 Participants will have an opportunity to learn and use a variety of
Hybrid Learning Pushes Personalization Forward - Webinar - Dec. 7, 2011 - 1 views
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Click here to register for this webinar!What:Schools are moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to education toward greater efforts to differentiate learning for each student. To truly personalize the learning process in more meaningful ways, many educators are turning to technology. They're blending face-to-face instruction with electronic resources, which can be everything from online courses complete with online teachers to digital curricula that enhances or reinforces classroom learning. However, experts caution that this approach must be planned very carefully in ways that maximize the benefits of digital content and online courses. Our experts will discuss how to use technology, especially blended learning, to personalize education and raise student achievement. When:Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 12:00 PM MountainAlso available "on demand" 24 hours after the event.
COLSD - 0 views
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As Principal Investigators of the Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities, we are writing this letter to express some concerns about the present participation of students with disabilities in online learning. Several months ago we accepted the challenge of finding answers to important research questions about how online learning environments can be optimally designed and implemented to be accessible, engaging, and effective for all students, including students with disabilities. To accomplish this goal, the Center is conducting research to identify and verify trends and issues as well as describe potential positive outcomes and negative consequences related to participation of students with disabilities in online learning. These findings will inform our development and testing of promising approaches to online learning for students with disabilities. This research program definitively has barely begun.
AbleNet Online Professional Development Sessions - Webinars - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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November 8, 2012 10:00am MDT - 45 minutes Title: Apps for AAC
Category: Assistive Technology
Presenter: Jane Farrall, SLP
Cost: FREE
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November 14, 2012 10:00am MDT - 45 Minutes Title: Back by Popular Demand: The iPad in Special Education: Why do you want one and what to do.
Category: Assistive Technology
Presenter: Diane Gerads-Schmidt, M.A. & Jason Backes,OT
Cost: FREE
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December 11, 2012 1:00pm MDT - 45 Minutes </p
MCH Navigator: Introducing a New Online Resource for Teaching and Learning - Webinar - ... - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What:
In this webinar, staff from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and faculty from both University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Washington will describe a new learning portal that facilitates use of existing open-access training, organized in areas consistent with nationally endorsed public health and MCH leadership competencies. Learn how to use the Navigator in academic programs to enhance the skills of students, supplement class content, and extend your capabilities to provide continuing education opportunities. Join us for a tour of this new website and a discussion about its applicability in academic settings. When:
Wednesday, March 28th
10:30 - 11:30 am Mountain Presenters: Holly Grason, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, HRSA Laura Kavanagh, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, HRSA Colleen Huebner, University of Washington School of Public Health Arden Handler, UIC School of Public Health
Implement Tablets to Deliver Data-Driven Instruction - Webinar - Aug. 29, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What:
Mobile Learning technology is quickly changing how we look at classroom education. Tablet computers like the iPads and Android devices offer many advantages over traditional computers or laptops, but are we using them effectively? Attend this webinar to discover how many schools and districts are successfully using iPads and Kineos in their classrooms to improve student performance and increase learning time. Learn how to: Use tablets to engage struggling learners Increase learning time with increased mobility Begin the year with clear goals on tablet use to drive instruction and improve test scores Sync student usage with online reporting Provide strong professional development and implementation strategies When:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
12:00 - 1:00pm Mountain
National Center for Learning Disabilities Survey - 0 views
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NCLD collected data from a random sampling of 1,980 adults in the United States, evenly distributed across males and females, via an online survey in August 2012. The sampling is representative of the U.S. population with a margin of error of 4.4 percent. Twelve percent of the respondents cited having a learning disability, and eight percent of the parents surveyed have a child with a learning disability. Results reveal the need for more education about the causes, treatments of, and treatments for learning disabilities, and a better understanding of the rights of learning disabled people in the workplace.
Routines-Based Early Intervention - Helena/Billings - May 21 / May 23, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to download the full flyer for this event (PDF) What:
Children deserve the most effective intervention possible, provided in the most relevant places, at the most relevant times, by the most relevant people. In the Routines-Based approach, professionals work with the child's natural caregivers, who are generally parents and child care providers or teachers. Parents and other caregivers learn to make the most out of the learning opportunities that occur throughout the day, every day. This results in much more effective and meaningful intervention than, for example, weekly sessions in a therapy room. The child's best "interventionists" are those adults who are with the child throughout the day. Participants will learn the importance of: Understanding the family ecology and the usefulness of the ecomap Family-centered, functional assessment and the usefulness of the Routines-Based Interview Integrating services and the usefulness of the primary service provider Support-based home visits and the usefulness of family consultation Collaborative consultation to child care and the usefulness of consultation individualized within routines When/Where:
May 21, 2012
Red Lion Colonial Hotel (block of rooms are available)
Helena, MT
Registration by emailing Karen Cech at kcech@mt.gov | For questions, contact Erica Peterson (406)444-5647 or epeterson2@mt.gov AND May 23, 2012
MSUB College of Education Bldg - Room 427<br
n2y's Standards Based Curriculum from the Cloud for Students with Significant needs - W... - 0 views
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What:
N2Y moves learning to the cloud! N2Y is a champion for students with significant needs and our quality products prove that one size does not fit all. Our interactive lessons in News-2-You, our weekly newspaper, and Unique Learning System, our standards-based curriculum aligned to the common core, allow all students to participate in meaningful content across differentiated levels of instruction over six distinct grade bands. SymbolStix ONLINE allows for further engagement of students. Data collected from the comprehensive assessments foster quality decisions about educational planning for each student, while demonstrating progress and increased measurability. N2Y's cloud-based learning is accessible and requires no software, resulting in fewer headaches for IT and Educational staff.
When:
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
Free of charge
Free Online Autism Training - 0 views
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Register for this training The Montana Autism Education Project (MAEP) will be offering 22 hours of FREE online training in Autism Spectrum Disorders. This training is available 24/7 for 90 days. OPI continuing education units are available. Please visit this web page for more information and to request a subscription. REQUESTS RECEIVED AFTER DECEMBER 12 WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE GROUP WHICH STARTS IN LATE MARCH OR EARLY APRIL. A similar online training is available for the parents who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder. Interested parents should email ddoty@mt.gov with the subject line, "Online Parent Training" and include their town and the gender and age of their child. If you are interested in obtaining graduate credit please email ddoty@mt.gov for further information.
2012 Conference on Inclusive Education - Denver - Feb. 9-11, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to pre-register for this event online What: At this conference, we value various, distinct groups coming together to learn and build capacity and collaboration. Are you… A family member? Come learn ways to increase family and school collaboration, and find out what strategies your children’s teachers will be using in the classroom so you can support participation at home, in school, and in the community! A general or special educator, or school professional? Participate and access innovative, research based educational strategies, relevant to a wide range of hot topics in education today, that will enhance learning for ALL your students. And, these practical strategies can be put into practice immediately in your classroom! An Administrator? Join us and learn how to lead your teachers to support all students to achieve. Learn strategies and programs to share with your staff as well as information on parent involvement, effective collaboration, and updates on the law. When: February 9-11, 2012 Where: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center Denver, Colorado
Unleashing Technology to Personalize Learning: K-12 Seeks Custom Fit - Webinar - April ... - 0 views
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Click here to register for this free webinar What: A growing number of educators around the country are turning to technology and different teaching and learning approaches to give students personalized learning experiences that mirror the customized experiences they take for granted outside of school. To meet students’ individual needs, they are putting in place 1-to-1 computing programs and using online courses and curricula, digital assessments, data tools, and Web-based games for education. Our guests will talk about how to use these tools and approaches to customize education based on students’ strengths and weaknesses. When: Wednesday, April 28, 2011 12:00-1:00pm Mountain (Also available "on demand" anytime 24 hours after the event) Guests: Christina A. Clayton, director virtual learning, Georgia Virtual School. Christopher Rush, co-founder and chief product officer, School of One, New York City. This webinar will be moderated by Michelle R. Davis, senior writer, Education Week Digital Directions.
Integration of Individuals with Disabilities into Local Public Health Programs - Webina... - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What: In this webinar Sarah Yates and Jennifer Li will be speaking about NACCHO's programs designed to help promote the integration of individuals with disabilities into local public health programs and activities. These programs include a learning community with two modules - one focusing on obesity prevention and physical activity promotion, while the other encompasses emergency planning and preparedness for individuals with disabilities. They will share lessons learned from health departments that have implemented inclusive health programs in their own communities and demonstrate how they can be utilized within your own organization/family/etc. NACCHO's toolbox, which has over 80 tools pertaining to health and disability, will also be showcased as a great online resource for free training materials, reports, fact sheets, and more. When: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost: Free
Working with Slide Presentation Apps and Web Tools - Webinar - Feb. 12, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Learn how to use free and inexpensive iPad apps and Web tools to create slide shows as time lines, stories, story books, presentations and more. Learn to use free programs online for creating apps on the iPad for playback. When:
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain Cost:
$55.00 single participant fee, no cancelations or refunds. Group discounts available.
Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Through Innovative Technology - Free Webinar - 0 views
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May 20, 2009 3:00-4:15pm ET Technology is transforming how students learn and engage in our information society. Learn about forward-thinking technology solutions from four leading educational entrepreneurs who have unleashed student talent through the use of online, interactive platforms. Join Steve Hargadon, Founder of Classroom 2.0 and an architect of LearnCentral.org; Paul Kim, Chief Technology Officer for Stanford University School of Education and a leading researcher for Programmable Open Mobile Internet; Jennifer Corriero, Executive Director of TakingITGlobal; and Emily Briggs, Program Manager of Sprout e-course, as they discuss successful strategies for developing the entrepreneurial spirit of global youth in advancing social media and innovation. The Webinar will take place on May 20th from 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm ET. It is expected that this Webinar will fill to capacity. Space is limited, so register now.
1:00pm, 2:30pm and 4:00 Mountain Splash™ Extended School Year Program
Cost: FREE
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Register Now 5:00pm March 20, 2012
10:00am Mountain How to Integrate AAC Throughout the Day
Cost: FREE
Learn More or Register Now March 29, 2012
1:00pm, 2:30pm and 4:00 Mountain Big Books by George! AbleNet Editions™ - Communication Programs
Cost: FREE
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Register Now 5:00pm March 22, 2012
10:00am Mountain Power Wheelchair Assessment (Three Part Series) Course 2 - Power Wheelchair Assessment: the team evaluation
Cost: FREE
Presenter: Michelle L. lange, OT