CIDER Sessions: Call For Presenters

I always encourage those in the K-12 environment to consider presenting as a part of the Canadian Institute for Distance Education Research offerings.

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. CIDER Sessions: Call for presenters As we look ahead to our 2018-19 season of CIDER Sessions, we invite researchers working in distance, distributed, online, or blended education to present in our ongoing monthly seminar series. The Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research (CIDER) is a research initiative of the International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL) and the Centre for Distance Education (CDE), Canada’s largest graduate and professional distance education programming provider, at Athabasca University, Canada’s Open University. The CIDER Sessions are an online, open and free seminar series where researchers or research groups can present their work to a broad audience of fellow researchers, practitioners, and students from across Canada and around the world. Sessions are typically held on the first Wednesday of each month from 11am-noon Mountain time, though some exceptions may be possible to accommodate the presenter’s time zone. Presented through Adobe Connect, they are one hour in length, including questions from the audience, and are recorded, archived, and distributed through the CIDER site, at: http://cider.athabascau.ca A small number of spots may be available for students nearing completion of their dissertation or thesis. International presenters are welcome; all presentations are held in English. If you have recent research for our CIDER audience and would like to present in this season’s series, please contact Dan Wilton at dwilton@athabascau.ca with a brief description of your research topic and approximate date when it will be available for presentation. Dan Wilton CIDER Sessions coordinator and host Athabasca University dwilton@athabascau.ca Our mailing address is: Athabasca University Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research 1200, 10011 – 109 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8 Canada Add us to your address book

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Reminder – iNACOL Webinar | 8/28: Fit For Purpose: Taking The Long View On Systems Change And Policy To Support Competency Education

And from the neo-liberals to finish off the day.

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SPECIAL EDITION WEBINAR  Fit for Purpose: Taking the Long View on Systems Change and Policy to Support Competency Education Tuesday, August 28, 2018 2-3 p.m. EDT (register) On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT, iNACOL (@nacol) will host a webinar to explore details of a CompetencyWorks report discussing the long game in moving toward personalized, competency-based education. Earlier this year, the iNACOL CompetencyWorks project released Fit for Purpose: Taking the Long View on Systems Change and Policy to Support Competency Education, which introduces four “threshold concepts” to help us think differently about what is possible in an equitable future education system where all students succeed. Fit for Purpose also tackles deep-seated system design flaws across K-12 education. Join this webinar to be a part of the conversation about designing learning experiences for true preparedness and to be a part of the work to accelerate the shift toward a holistic competency-based education system that ensures mastery for every student. This webinar is free to attend — participants are invited to register here for final details and login information. Webinar Title: Fit for Purpose: Taking the Long View on Systems Change and Policy to Support Competency Education Presenters: Susan Patrick, President and CEO, iNACOL (@susandpatrick) Maria Worthen, Vice President for Federal and State Policy,iNACOL (@mariaworthen) Dale Frost, State Policy Director, iNACOL (@DaleKFrost) Natalie Truong, Policy Director, iNACOL (@ntruongedu) About iNACOL The mission of iNACOL is to drive the transformation of education systems and accelerate the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter. Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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Reminder: 2018 NCVPS Virtual Open House – August 14, 11 AM, August 16, 7PM

Note these up-coming sessions from the North Carolina Virtual Public School.

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Next Stop: The North Carolina Virtual Public School’s Open House. Tuesday, August 14, 11 AM -12 PM  Thursday, August 16,  7 PM – 8 PM The North Carolina Virtual Public School invites you to its 2018 Virtual Open House. When: Tuesday, August 14, 11 AM – 12 PM or Thursday, August 16, 7 PM to 8 PM This year we are offering two opportunities to attend the Annual Virtual Open House.  Please choose the date that works best for your schedule. Where: The event will be hosted in an NCVPS online classroom. Details will be sent following registration. Presenters: NCVPS staff, teachers, and students. Topics: The presentation will include Who is NCVPS?, Teaching and Learning with NCVPS, Meet the Teacher, See the Classroom, Support All Around, and Q & As. Audience: The NCVPS Open House is open to the public. While our presentations are geared toward parents and students in public schools, private schools, and home-schools, we have something for everyone. Educators will learn about the NCVPS teaching and learning process.  The general public will discover what online learning is. Register: August 14, 11 AM Register: August 16, 7 PM Visit the NCVPS Website STAY CONNECTED:

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Coming Up | 10 New edWebinars For Educators

Note these up-coming webinars.

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Summer is a great time for edWebinars that are free and fun. Register for an upcoming edWebinar and catch up on any you missed. Join edWeb to connect with colleagues around the world who are passionate about teaching and learning! Free edWebinars with CE Certificates Educating Students and Parents About Privacy and Technology Overuse Monday, Aug. 13 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER Presented by Gaia Bernstein, Law Professor and Director, Institute for Privacy Protection, Seton Hall Law School, NJ; and Najarian Peters, Assistant Professor, Institute for Privacy Protection, Seton Hall Law School, NJ Visit Digital Learning & Leadership Best Practices for Promoting Development: Birth to Age Three Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER Presented by Sally Goldberg, Ph.D., Early Childhood Educator Visit Early Learning Book Chats Framing Language for English Learners Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER Presented by Maya Goodall, Senior Director, EL Curriculum, Lexia Learning Visit Using Technology for Language Instruction Starting the School Year STEM Strong: How to Power Deeper Math Learning Thursday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER Presented by David Woods, Director of Curriculum and Reporting, DreamBox Learning Visit Leadership 3.0 Creative Expression as a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Tool Thursday, Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER Presented by Helena Hillinga Haas, MA, LMHC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist for Seattle Children’s Hospital, Training Consultant for Art with Heart; and Lacie Braun, MA, LMHC, Trauma Therapist, Training and Curricula Consultant for Art with Heart Visit Creating a Positive School Climate Coming up Next Create Powerful STEM Lessons Through Design Thinking Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER Presented by Christine Gonzalez, former educator and Customer Advocate, 3P Learning Visit Building Understanding in Mathematics My Class is Out of Control: What is My First Move? Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER Presented by Shannon Holden, Assistant Principal, Republic Middle School, MO Visit Teacher HELP! Single Sign-On and Rostering: Why Districts Are Going in a New Direction Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER Presented by Larry Jones, IT Network Administrator, Greeneville City Schools, Greeneville, TN; and Megan Uotila, Director of Instructional Technology, ClassLink Visit Technology in Schools Back to School Basics: How to Reach the Child who Struggles from the Start Thursday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER Presented by Jill Molli, Conscious Discipline Master Instructor Visit Early Childhood Learning Solutions Sensors: Past, Present, and Still Processing Thursday, Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER Presented by Dylan Portelance, Product Manager, Wonder Workshop; and David Ko, Firmware Engineer, Wonder Workshop Visit Coding & Robotics K-8 AASL Best Websites for Teaching & Learning The 2018 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration. Sites recognized are free web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover. Best Overall Education Solution Best Professional Learning Solution for Faculty & Administrative Staff Best Collaborative Social Media Solution for Educators The SIIA CODiE Awards are the only peer-reviewed program to showcase education technology’s finest products and services. View the map edWeb.net is a free professional learning network that encourages educators to connect and collaborate to improve teaching and learning – anytime, anywhere. info@edweb.net | www.edweb.net STAY CONNECTED

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iNACOL Webinar | 8/28: Fit for Purpose: Taking the Long View on Systems Change and Policy to Support Competency Education

And from the neo-liberals to finish off a busy Saturday of blogging.

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LEADERSHIP WEBINAR  Fit for Purpose: Taking the Long View on Systems Change and Policy to Support Competency Education Tuesday, August 28, 2018 2-3 p.m. EDT (register) On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT, iNACOL (@nacol) will host a webinar to explore details of a CompetencyWorks report discussing the long game in moving toward personalized, competency-based education. Earlier this year, the iNACOL CompetencyWorks project released Fit for Purpose: Taking the Long View on Systems Change and Policy to Support Competency Education, which introduces four “threshold concepts” to help us think differently about what is possible in an equitable future education system where all students succeed. Fit for Purpose also tackles deep-seated system design flaws across K-12 education. Join this webinar to be a part of the conversation about designing learning experiences for true preparedness and to be a part of the work to accelerate the shift toward a holistic competency-based education system that ensures mastery for every student. This webinar is free to attend — participants are invited to register here for final details and login information. Webinar Title: Fit for Purpose: Taking the Long View on Systems Change and Policy to Support Competency Education Presenters: Susan Patrick, President and CEO, iNACOL (@susandpatrick) Maria Worthen, Vice President for Federal and State Policy,iNACOL (@mariaworthen) Dale Frost, State Policy Director, iNACOL (@DaleKFrost) Natalie Truong, Policy Director, iNACOL (@ntruongedu) About iNACOL The mission of iNACOL is to drive the transformation of education systems and accelerate the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter. Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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