Using Google Docs and More for Differentiated, Collaborative Reading

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If your class is like most, your students are reading at different levels. Given these varied levels, finding nonfiction content that all students in a single class can access and comprehend may seem virtually impossible. In addition, creating differentiated reading groups may seem equally unrealistic, since it is extremely difficult for a teacher to work with multiple students or reading …

15 Must-See Common Core Resources

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Are you interested in learning more about Common Core State Standards (CCSS)? Adopting the new CCSS can be a time-consuming and overwhelming process. Luckily, there are many online resources designed to help teachers transition to these new standards. Educators everywhere will benefit from these stand-out resources focused on Common Core application and use. As a bonus, all attendees will receive …

21 Signs You’re a 21st Century Teacher

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Many educators around the globe understand the importance of “21st-century skills” and “21st-century teaching,” but what does it mean to be a “21st-century teacher?” This session focuses on how you can implement core concepts of 21st-century skills in your own classroom. Learn simple ways to embrace free technology and make it a part of everyday classroom use. Join this session …

Engaging and Informing Parents with Social Media

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Would you like to engage parents so that they are more involved in your school and with their children’s education? There are many online tools that can help us communicate with and learn from others daily. Tools like Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus are used by students and parents to connect with their friends, loved ones, and celebrities. Schools can …

Maximize Productivity and Data Results with Mobile Walk-Throughs

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Like most school administrators, do you find that sometimes you don’t have enough hours in the day? This webinar will explore how iPads are impacting the busy lives of administrators by helping them maximize and organize their time, whether it’s walkthrough observations, research, reading the latest educational books, sifting through the day’s news, or exploring the latest administrator and K-12 …

Being Better at Math: Strategies for Elementary Math

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Establishing a good math foundation at the elementary level is crucial to success in math in later grades. Whether you have students who are pretty good at math or students who are struggling with the concepts, there are things you can do to engage their learning and increase their math skills. Join Paula Naugle as she shares how to use …

Using Your iPad Effectively in a One iPad Classroom

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Are you struggling to find ways to effectively use your single iPad in a classroom full of students? If you think that iPads are only useful if all your students have them – think again! This webinar will show how you can effectively use a single iPad for your entire class. Join Melissa Mann as she offers suggestions, tips, tricks, …

Little Girls Can Be Mean: Strategies for Addressing Bullying by Young Girls

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While the physical altercations and bullying by boys is sometimes more visible, mean behavior on the part of girls and their emotional bullying can be just as damaging. This webinar will provide how-to strategies for addressing the growing problem of girl meanness in elementary school. Participants will learn how to address friendship struggles and girl bullying within the context of …

Your Personal Learning Network: What It Is and Why You Need One

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Do you think you could benefit and learn from other educators? Would you like to share your ideas with others? Learn why teachers need to make international connections with other teachers in order to help bring the world to their classrooms. This webinar will examine what a personal learning network is and how you can use its power to change …

Harness the Power of Twitter without Being Overwhelmed!

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Twitter has been described as a raging river of information. You can either jump in and ride the rapids or just dip in your toe. Either way, you are potentially going to be overwhelmed with information. So, how do you keep up with it all? Join Steven Anderson as he discusses just how he does it. Learn about the tools, …