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ED announces student video contest

ED announces student video contest
School technology organizations say they welcome the initiative, and several companies offer special assistance to participating students
By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=60852

Technology Liaisons October Meeting

October 2009

Tuesday, 10/06/2009
Technology Liaison Meeting:
Flatlands ISC
5619 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn NY 11234
Location: Flatlands ISC
Register below:
Protraxx Course # 051-10-035-042


Wednesday, 10/07/2009
Technology Liaison Meeting:
Bay Ridge ISC
415 89th Street, Brooklyn NY 11209
4th Floor Conference Room
Location: Bay Ridge Learning Support Center
Register below:
Protraxx Course # 051-10-035-043

Certificate in Teaching 21st Century Skills

NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Certificate in Teaching 21st Century Skills
(15 credits)

The UFT Teacher Center, in collaboration with New York Institute of Technology, is offering a 15- credit Certificate in Teaching 21st Century Skills.
This program is designed to prepare K-16 teachers to use technology in interdisciplinary teaching, employing authentic project-based curriculum and instruction. Taught by instructional technology practitioner faculty, the courses are designed to address 21st century skills and are offered in a variety of formats: online, virtual, video conference, in-person symposia and professional conferences. Candidates must hold a BA or BS degree and a NYS teaching certificate to participate.

Highlights of the certificate:

• Only New York higher education institution providing Intel® curriculum graduate courses
• Web 2.0 and 3.0 applied in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (STEM)
• Collaboration and collegial knowledge exchange in Web-based and virtual-learning environments
• Opportunity to become proficient in the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Professional development for leadership in P-16 STEM interdisciplinary curriculum
• Experience with curriculum development based on Understanding by Design
• Innovative strategies for project-based learning and critical thinking
  

Recommended course sequence

1. EDIT 701 Intel® Essentials: Contemporary Issues
2. EDIT 702 Intel® Thinking with Technology
3. EDMA 625* Mathematics, Science and Technology I (math focus)
4. EDSC 626* Mathematics, Science and Technology II (science focus)
5. EDIT 605* Instructional Applications of the Internet
   

* Credits may also be applied to the Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology (MSIT).
For general information regarding the certificate program or master’s degree, contact NYIT at 1-212-261-1529.

http://www.uft.org/member/education/catalog/menu/program/certificates/

Register Today for Upcoming iNACOL Webinars

Register Today for Upcoming iNACOL Webinars

Monthly Webinars for September 2009

September 9, 2009 2:00 PM (Eastern)
"Research Committee Issues Brief: Examining Communication and Interaction in Online Learning"
Open until 2 PM (ET) the day before the webinar.
Online teaching is a complex professional practice. In addition to their content knowledge and pedagogical skill, online teachers must be qualified in methods of teaching the content online and have experience in online learning.
This webinar examines some of the aspects of online teaching, specifically those related to communication and interaction, as outlined in the Research Committee's Issues Brief on "Examining Communication and Interaction in Online Teaching". This examination draws guidance from the literature on quality online teaching, school policies regarding online teaching practices, and professional development programs for online teachers.
Speakers
Michael Barbour, Assistant Professor Instructional Technology, Wayne State University
Donna Scribner, Independent Contractor for Instructional Design


September 17, 2009 6:00 PM (Eastern)
"NetSmartz: Online Safety in the Online Classroom"
Open until 3 PM (ET) the day before the webinar.
Ninety-three percent of kids between the ages of 12-17 use the Internet. With so many kids online, it is important to teach them how to use this valuable tool safely. NetSmartz Workshop uses age-appropriate activities to teach your students how to make safer and more responsible choices on the Internet. This is especially important for virtual school students whose education and online activities are merged; these students spend more time online than most other kids.
This NetSmartz Workshop interactive presentation will address current Internet safety issues such as online predators, revealing too much, and cyberbullying. You will:
Learn about potential online dangers and ways to help your students avoid these risks
Become familiar with NetSmartz characters, websites, and resources
Know how to implement NetSmartz resources in your online classrooms
Discover cutting edge technology and invaluable safety information to provide students with the necessary tools to navigate the Internet and make safer decisions online. Come learn with NetSmartz!
Speaker
Laurie Nathan – Manager of National Outreach and Partnerships, NetSmartz