Monday, April 04, 2011

Week of April 4, 2011 - Live, Interactive, and Free Webinars in Elluminate

Below are this week's public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org, the social learning network for education that I work on for Elluminate.

The time of the events below will show up automatically in your own time zone when you are registered in LearnCentral and when you have chosen your time zone in your profile, or you can check the new event time converter on the event page. Event recordings are posted and available after the events if you aren't able to attend them live. If you are looking for an easy calendar import / RSS feed for these events, you'll now find a link on your calendar page or the calendar page of specific groups!

We hope you will consider hosting your own public webinars using the free LearnCentral public room--instructions are available by joining the "Host Your Own Webinar" group on the main announcement tab (http://www.learncentral.org/group/3432/host-your-own-webinars).

Thanks for your attention, and see you online!

SCREENAGERS AND THE DIGITAL WINDOW (TL Cafe)
Mon 4 Apr 08:00PM New York / Tue 5 Apr 12:00AM GMT / Tue 5 Apr 12:00PM Sydney
Gwyneth Jones. Screenagers are connected to cell phone, computer, television, and video screens. They are reading texts, symbols, videos, and images. Reading is the window to the world if students can analyze, interpret, and understand the window “screens.”
http://www.learncentral.org/event/122169

PARENTS AS PARTNERS WITH DR. JOYCE EPSTEIN (Parents as Partners)
Mon 4 Apr 09:00PM New York / Tue 5 Apr 01:00AM GMT / Tue 5 Apr 01:00PM Sydney
Lorna Costantini. Dr. Joyce Epstein from the Center for School, Family and Community Partnerships will be talking about their new studies that emphasize the importance of district leadership in order to guide all schools in a district to organize their work on family and community involvement linked to district and school goals for student success.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/143923

DELT11: PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH AND TESOL (3) (Host Your Own Webinar Series)
Tue 5 Apr 09:00AM New York / Tue 5 Apr 01:00PM GMT / Wed 6 Apr 01:00AM Sydney
Benjamin Stewart. This session is designed for anyone interested in improving how they teach English to students of other languages (TESOL). We will cover the basics of participatory action research (PAR) and will discuss an open and ongoing (DELT) workshop where educators can share ideas and experiences.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/147825

TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION IS A CLICK AWAY WITH THE TICAL WEBSITE (Admin 2.0)
Tue 5 Apr 11:00AM New York / Tue 5 Apr 03:00PM GMT / Wed 6 Apr 03:00AM Sydney
Jason Borgen. Are you trying to change the paradigm at your site or district? Have you always wanted to quickly locate relevant resources to assist in your growth as a 21st century leader? The Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (TICAL), a project funded by the California and Arkansas Departments of Education, is your one-stop-shop for professional development designed specifically for progressive administrators looking to increase innovation in themselves, their staff, and their students. Come find out about their 3-tier approach which includes a statewide conference, an innovative group of practicing administrators spread out across the states of California and Arkansas to provide regional professional development, and a Web portal consisting of resources including tutorials, templates, Web sites, and expert opinion from other innovative leaders all relating to a new era of leadership.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/148391

SABERES 2.0 - INNOVACIÓN, COMUNICACIÓN, COMPARTIR, ESTUDIAR. (Aula 2.0)
Tue 5 Apr 09:00PM New York / Wed 6 Apr 01:00AM GMT / Wed 6 Apr 01:00PM Sydney
Tomas Chaskel. Este evento es muy especial, vamos a celebrar el primer año de Aula 2.0. El objetivo de este taller es presentar a la comunidad un informe sobre lo que se ha hecho y preguntarle a la comunidad hacia donde quiere ir. Es un conversatorio, por lo tanto es importante llegar con un micrófono y una copa de vino. Adicionalmente vamos a lanzar nuestro evento de la ultima semana de mayo, para celebrar nuestro primer año. Este evento lo hemos denominado "Lo mejor de nosotros". Los educadores dentro el salón de clase. Invitemos a nuestros colegas a participar. Nos gustaría romper la barrera de los mil. Ayúdenos.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/150105

ET@LKING: A FAVOURITE WEB 2.0 TOOL (Australia Series)
Wed 6 Apr 06:00AM New York / Wed 6 Apr 10:00AM GMT / Wed 6 Apr 10:00PM Sydney
Anne Mirtschin. eT@lking this week will be a general discussion and sharing amongst participants. Bring along a favourite web2.0 tool to share with those present.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/150414

JENNY ASHBY-MOBILE LEARNING CONFERENCE 2011 BONUS SESSION (Host Your Own Webinar Series)
Wed 6 Apr 04:45PM New York / Wed 6 Apr 08:45PM GMT / Thu 7 Apr 08:45AM Sydney
Peggy George. Our amazing Elluminate presenters will be Jenny Ashby and Megan Iemma from Australia! Participants attending the conference will be participating by viewing the presentation on a screen and you are invited to join us in the Elluminate room for FREE from wherever you are!
http://www.learncentral.org/event/149662

P2PU COURSE - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (Math 2.0 Series)
Wed 6 Apr 07:30PM New York / Wed 6 Apr 11:30PM GMT / Thu 7 Apr 11:30AM Sydney
Maria Droujkova.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/131372

MEGAN IEMMA-MOBILE LEARNING CONFERENCE 2011 BONUS SESSION (Host Your Own Webinar Series)
Thu 7 Apr 01:15PM New York / Thu 7 Apr 05:15PM GMT / Fri 8 Apr 05:15AM Sydney
Peggy George. Our amazing Elluminate presenters will be Jenny Ashby and Megan Iemma from Australia! Participants attending the conference will be participating by viewing the presentation on a screen and you are invited to join us in the Elluminate room for FREE from wherever you are! Get ready to rock and roll with music. See how your mobile device can be a musical instrument and when a group gathers – an orchestra. You will see how different apps can be used together and separately to create a musical experience. You do not need to know, be familiar with, or have any background in music to enjoy and participate in this session. Learn science, math and music while having fun.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/149668

BERNAJEAN PORTER ON LOCAL ENGAGEMENT AROUND EDUCATION (Future of Education Series)
Thu 7 Apr 08:00PM New York / Fri 8 Apr 12:00AM GMT / Fri 8 Apr 12:00PM Sydney
Steve Hargadon. Steve will talk with Bernajean Porter on Local Engagement Around Education.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/142208

CRITICAL LANDS MAPPING (Host Your Own Webinar Series)
Fri 8 Apr 10:00AM New York / Fri 8 Apr 02:00PM GMT / Sat 9 Apr 02:00AM Sydney
Angie Becker Kudelka. To build general understanding of the new critical lands mapping tool developed byt U of MN, BWSR, and other partners.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/147736

FEATURED TEACHER - ROBERT PRONOVOST (Classroom 2.0 LIVE)
Sat 9 Apr 12:00PM New York / Sat 9 Apr 04:00PM GMT / Sun 10 Apr 04:00AM Sydney
Kim Caise, Lorna Costantini and Peggy Georbe. Join in the fun as this month's featured teacher, Robert Provono
http://www.learncentral.org/node/150197

TEDXSFED (Host Your Own Webinar Series)
Sat 9 Apr 01:00PM New York / Sat 9 Apr 05:00PM GMT / Sun 10 Apr 05:00AM Sydney
David Bill. With the theme, mashEDup: re-imagine education, TEDxSFED will highlight new and different ways to approach learning in an effort to help change the status of today’s education system. This is an external event listing only--there is no live Elluminate stream to the event.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/142007

LEARN TO BE - ONLINE LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE (Host Your Own Webinar Series)
Sat 9 Apr 03:00PM New York / Sat 9 Apr 07:00PM GMT / Sun 10 Apr 07:00AM Sydney
Jingshen Zhao. Learn To Be is a non-profit that provides free online tutoring to children in underserved communities. The Online Leadership Exchange is a meeting open to the public where leaders from the various University Chapters come together to share updates and discuss best practices.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/147484

HIGH TECH HIGH -- COLLEGIAL CONVERSATIONS (Host Your Own Webinar Series)
Sat 9 Apr 03:00PM New York / Sat 9 Apr 07:00PM GMT / Sun 10 Apr 07:00AM Sydney
Ben Daley. Educators gather virtually to discuss student work and educator dilemmas.
http://www.learncentral.org/event/125300