June+14,+2011

=**Summer Teacher Symposium 2011 **=
 * Sponsored by Michigan, Idaho and North Carolina Virtual Schools **
 * For Technical Support Call - 1-800-927-8158 **

==11:00 - **Welcome, Overview of Conference, Sponsor Session, Boise State University Ed Tech, Chris Haskell **==
 * June 14th, 2011 (All times Eastern Standard Time) **

11:30 - Keynote Speaker, Jonathan Finkelstein, "Creating Memorable Online Learning Experiences - in Real Time."

 * Archive Link - ** @https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2011-06-14.0731.M.508102C3401269EDBD952FE29FCC51.vcr&sid=2011186

In this session, Jonathan Finkelstein, author of //**Learning in Real Time **// and facilitator of the longest running online certificate program for synchronous learning, explores unique, real-time online group and social networking activities that take learner engagement to the next level. Experience innovative learning techniques and facilitation strategies that will open your eyes to what is possible while teaching and learning online.

1:00 - Breakout 1 (Choose from one of the three sessions below)

 * Session 1 ** "Writing to Learn Strategies", Carrie Jones, NCVPS
 * Archive Link - ** @https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2011-06-14.1016.M.F9F9AE955F0130509903A33FB21FEF.vcr&sid=2011186

Several strategies will be shared for teachers to consider using in all courses.




 * Session 2 **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> "Time Management", Karen Carroll, NCVPS
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Archive Link - ** @https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2011-06-14.0842.M.FB52D2CC3B2A01F11764E0D740D860.vcr&sid=2011186

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Effective organization and use of teacher time; helping students to organize and manage their online time




 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Session 3 **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> "Managing Quality Discussions", Thomas E. Moncrief, NCVPS
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Archive Link - ** @https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2011-06-14.0932.M.D3184C061A6C89128C6FC22ECD396C.vcr&sid=2011186

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Asynchronous Discussion Boards are a popular part of an online course and an effective tool for teachers to engage and direct learning online. However, in many ways these discussions are time consuming for the teacher and unsupported to the extent that they need to be. This session will look at strategies like Discussion Board Subscription and thread redirect techniques to manage this more effectively. These techniques move toward rich discussions that are deep.



<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">2:00 - Breakout 2 (Choose from one of the three sessions below)

 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Session 1 **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> "Creating Engaging Announcements", Michelle Barnhill, NCVPS
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Archive Link - ** @https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2011-06-14.1113.M.2A83E7AB70D92891353EE8AE119A91.vcr&sid=2011186

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Delivering information through announcements is vital in the eLearning environment. Discover methods used to ensure learners absorb information by exploring tools and strategies that are sure to intrigue and engage all learners.




 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Session 2 **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> "Engaging Students in Synchronous Sessions", Lisa Ragland and Deborah Campbell, NCVPS
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Archive Link - ** @https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2011-06-14.1126.M.48DF3958BE67BF9C6EA0620F5CBBA4.vcr&sid=2011186

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Motivating learners to join you online and developing strategies to engage them through interactive, purposeful, and fun lessons for groups or just one.




 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Session 3 **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> "Differentiating Instruction", Heather Yungbluth, NCVPS
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Archive Link - ** @https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2011-06-14.1123.M.6C731C9FF08FB5C726AF057FBF144A.vcr&sid=2011186

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">All students within a classroom can learn effectively, regardless of differences in ability or learning styles. In our session, we will explore differentiation methods of instruction to reach a student's fullest learning potential.



<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">3:00 - Breakout 3 (Choose from one of the three sessions below)

 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Session 1 **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> "Using Technology to Leverage Time and Enhance Instruction", Debra Pylypiw, NCVPS
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Archive Link - ** @https://sas.elluminate.com/mr.jnlp?suid=M.08E7429D5C627800535C996A345B17&sid=2011186

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Tools and management strategies for distance teachers.




 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Session 2 **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> “Times They are a Changin", Jay Bennett, MVU
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Archive Link - ** @https://sas.elluminate.com/mr.jnlp?suid=M.0D802D4191216BA3BD563B3968BA04&sid=2011186

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Join Jay as he discusses the changing nature of online education and education in general. Blended Learning and the Flipped Classroom are just two examples of the types of changes that are currently being talked about in the world of online and face to face education and this session will talk about how these and other concepts may impact online education.




 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Session 3 **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;"> "Cool Tools for the Online Classroom", Jeff Simmons and Katie Laubengayer, Idaho Digital Learning
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Archive Link - ** @https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2011-06-14.1232.M.7757759530BC1E13EA8155BCB3164F.vcr&sid=2011186

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Please join us for an introduction to a variety of free online tools you can use to make your course more fun and interesting or your work easier. We'll give a brief overview of the following tools:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Wordle
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Prezi
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Bubbl.us
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.3333px;">Spicy Nodes