Welcome to new teachers in the Marshall Public School District! I hope this post finds you ready for the first day of school. I do not have the most current email distribution lists, so please share this with new teachers in the district. I like to focus on library media and technology topics. This week I have learned about Connected Educators Month. If you are interested, you may also be interested in Podstock by Kevin Honeycutt. (He has presented at the SW/WC Technology Conference.)
August is Connected Educators Month.
http://connectededucators.org/
The U.S. Department of Education’s Connected Educators initiative has launched Connected Educator Month this month. Throughout August, there are coordinated opportunities to participate in events and activities in dozens of online locations to develop skills and enhance one’s personal learning network. One event is:
Connected Educators: Using Social Networks to Support Educators and Improve Teaching and Learning.
What I Learned at PodstockThis webinar occursThursday, August 30th - 1:30PM Eastern Time
What is Podstock?
It's a conference, started by Kevin Honeycutt. But it's more than a conference. It's conversation. It's family. It's inspirational educators getting together to share ideas about how to improve education. And using whatever it takes - technology, PBL, gaming, online tools... as long as it helps kids learn.
Podstock 2012 was in July in Kansas. Did you miss it? Here is a chance to hear about some of the new and creative ideas that came out of this year’s “unconference.” In true Podstock style, this webinar promises to be a good time. Be prepared to laugh and have fun as Kevin Honeycutt, Michael Campbell, and Jane Renner, share what they learned. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
“This was my second year attending PodStock. Podstock is the place to find like-minded educators who are really passionate about elevating learning, engaging children, and using technology effectively. I always leave this conference enthused about the future of education." –Michael Campbell
To Participate in the Live Session
- Login at
http://www.instantpresenter.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EB50D8888047
Kevin Honeycutt is the Technology Integration Specialist at ESSDACK in Hutchinson, Kansas. Kevin brings his personal life experience and a sense of humor to the mission of helping prepare 21st century learners. He spent 13 years teaching art in public school and 17 years leading creative and adventure summer camps for kids of all ages. Kevin works with schools to develop innovative, engaging curriculum to better prepare learners for the world they will face when they graduate. He is passionate about meeting the needs of at-risk learners. Kevin travels the world speaking at conferences and working with educators at the grassroots level.
Jane Renner is Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Reeds Spring School District, Missouri. She began her career as a high school English teacher at a small rural district just south of Marshfield. She stayed in the classroom 15 years before moving into the position of Curriculum Director. Jane has a Masters Degree in English from Missouri State University in Springfield and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Michael Campbell is the Founder and Principal of Forward Thinking Educational Consulting. Michael has been actively involved in education marketing and sales positions spanning K-12 and higher education technology and publishing, and has held leadership positions at ETA hand2mind, Follett Software Company, Pearson Education, Cengage Learning, and McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Michael enjoys volunteering for his daughter's school PTO, and being an active member ASCD, ISTE, and SIIA.
This webinar is part of new series on edWeb.net, Inspiring Teachers - Changing Lives. http://edwebnet.blogspot.com/2012/05/inspiring-teachers-changing-lives.html
This series is dedicated to the power of one teacher - how just ONE teacher can change a life. We all wish every teacher had these powers to inspire and motivate our students and children. Their power comes from believing in their students as much as anything.
edWeb.net is a professional social network and learning community that makes it easy to connect with peers, share information and best practices, spread innovative ideas, and provide professional development.
- There is no pre-registration for this event.
- This webinar will be recorded and archived in this community for viewing at anytime.
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