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Expanding the classroom with online learning

When

Thursday, July 23, 2-3 p.m. ET

There is no charge to attend, however advance registration is required.

Description:

View this live webcast to discover how technology can help you engage online learners with lively, interactive instruction. Share presentations and stream media modules or live video. Set up hands-on labs so students can practice and review before, during, or after your class. Track performance with robust testing, grading, and polling tools. Then create an archive of your online class for self-paced study on demand.

Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and a panel of online learning practitioners to find out how you can use today’s technology to:

Extend learning beyond the four walls of the classroom to serve the growing population of non-traditional students.

Create an online learning experience that mirrors the classroom experience.

Foster remote collaboration among students and faculty across different buildings or campuses.

Who will benefit:

Superintendents; curriculum directors; technology directors; school board members and other district stakeholders and school-based administrators who are involved with online learning initiatives.

Speakers include:

Patrick Plant, Chief Technology & Information Officer, Anoka-Hennepin School District in Minnesota

Lisa Dawley, Ph.D., professor and chair of the department of educational technology in the Boise State University College of Education. She is the co-author of a research study about online learning entitled, “Going Virtual: Unique Needs and Challenges of K-12 Online Teachers.” Her research interests include K-20 online teacher professional development and instructional design in virtual worlds.

During the web seminar, attendees may submit questions to the speakers via chat mode for discussion during the Q&A period following the presentations. Following the live webcast, registrants can access a rich media recording of the webcast. Space is limited. Please register today, and briefly test your computer to ensure optimum web seminar video and audio.