Dates: February 20, March 5,19, 26 and April 23
Time: 3:45 – 5:45 pm AST

Webinar Instructions

How to View the Webinars
Please test your computer and telephone connection 15 minutes before the start of the first webinar.  Please LOG IN ON YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE YOU CALL IN ON THE TELEPHONE.

Getting Connected Online
Go to:  http://elearningcenter.acrobat.com/ASDN
Choose “Enter as a Guest” and type in your name, followed by the number of people at your location, and your school name. (e.g. John Smith (3) Seaview School), Click “Enter Room”

Getting connected to the Audio
Once the room has opened, a window will pop up asking you to join the audio.  You have the option of joining via telephone or joining via your computer.  Please note that if you choose to join via your computer, you will only be able to interact with the presenter vocally if you have a microphone hooked up to your computer.

Option 1: Using a telephone
If you are using a phone that has an extension click “Dial-in to the Audio Conference via Phone”, then click “Cancel” and call in to the teleconference. Please turn your computer speakers off or mute them before you call in or we will receive feedback.

Phone: 1-888-809-4060
Participant Code:    399982

If you are using a phone that does not have an extension, click “Dial-out (Receive a call from the meeting)”, enter your phone number and click “Join,” and you should be called within a few seconds.  If your phone does not ring, call the number above.  Please note that although you will not be charged for the phone call, you still need to be able to make long distance calls from your phone line.

Option 2: Using your computer
Click on “Using Computer”.  Be sure your speakers are turned on, and volume is raised, you should be able to hear the audio coming through your computer.  If you are called on to interact via your microphone, click the microphone icon at the top of your screen, click “allow” on the prompt, and you should be able to interact with the presenter.

How to View the Recordings

• Go to: http://programs.plcelearning.com/course/view.php?id=240
• Enter the Username and Password below to view the webinar series recordings:
• Username: guest1
• Password: test

University Credit

One 500-level professional development credit is available in conjunction with this webinar series.  You must attend all webinars, participate in an online forum and write a short reflection.

Registration for the credit is HERE

Webinar #1 Resources

Video – Learning Target Discussion (YouTube – 3 minutes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmbKkDndUSI

Protocol – Classroom Observation (pdf – 1 page)

Classroom_Observation Protocol

Book Chapter – Advancing FA Chapter 2 (pdf – 21 pages)

Advancing FA Chapter Two

Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction, Spring 2012

featuring Bill Ferriter and Alaskan Educators

Webinar Dates: February 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13 and 20
Webinar Time: 3:45-5:45 pm AST

How to View the Webinars

Please test your computer and telephone connection 15 minutes before the start of the first webinar. Please LOG IN ON YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE YOU CALL IN ON THE TELEPHONE.

Getting Connected Online:

• Go to: http://elearningcenter.acrobat.com/ASDN
• Choose “Enter as a Guest” and type in your name, followed by the number of people at your location, and your school name. (e.g. John Smith (3) Seaview School)
• Click “Enter Room”

Getting connected to the Audio:

Once the room has opened, a window will pop up asking you to join the audio.  You have the option of joining via telephone or joining via your computer. Please note that if you choose to join via your computer, you will only be able to interact with the presenter vocally if you have a microphone hooked up to your computer.

Option 1: Using a telephone
If you are using a phone that has an extension click “Dial-in to the Audio Conference via Phone”, then click “Cancel” and call in to the teleconference.
Please turn your computer speakers off or mute them before you call in or we will receive feedback.

Phone:         1-888-809-4060
Participant Code:    399982

If you are using a phone that does not have an extension, click “Dial-out (Receive a call from the meeting)”, enter your phone number and click “Join,” and you should be called within a few seconds.  If your phone does not ring, call the number above.  Please note that although you will not be charged for the phone call, you still need to be able to make long distance calls from your phone line.

Option 2: Using your computer
Click on “Using Computer”.  Be sure your speakers are turned on, and volume is raised, you should be able to hear the audio coming through your computer.  If you are called on to interact via your microphone, click the microphone icon at the top of your screen, click “allow” on the prompt, and you should be able to interact with the presenter.

How to View the Recordings

• Click HERE
• Enter the Username and Password below to view the webinar series recordings:
• Username: guest1
• Password: test

Credit Registration

Click here to register for one optional credit through Alaska Pacific University (APU)

Class Moodle Site

Go to http://www.asdnonline.org, select  “Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction” under the course list, and enter your Moodle username and password.

This site will house all webinar resources.

Evaluation

Webinar 1 – February 14 Click here to fill out a short evaluation form

Webinar 2 – February 21 Click here to fill out a short evaluation form

Explicit Instructon: Effective and Efficient Teaching, Spring 2012

with Anita Archer

Webinar Dates: February 8, 22, March 7, 21 and April 4
Webinar Time: 3:45-5:45 pm AST

How to View the Webinars

Please test your computer and telephone connection 15 minutes before the start of the first webinar. Please LOG IN ON YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE YOU CALL IN ON THE TELEPHONE.

Getting Connected Online:

• Go to: http://elearningcenter.acrobat.com/ASDN
• Choose “Enter as a Guest” and type in your name, followed by the number of people at your location, and your school name. (e.g. John Smith (3) Seaview School)
• Click “Enter Room”

Getting connected to the Audio:

Once the room has opened, a window will pop up asking you to join the audio.  You have the option of joining via telephone or joining via your computer. Please note that if you choose to join via your computer, you will only be able to interact with the presenter vocally if you have a microphone hooked up to your computer.

Option 1: Using a telephone
If you are using a phone that has an extension click “Dial-in to the Audio Conference via Phone”, then click “Cancel” and call in to the teleconference.
Please turn your computer speakers off or mute them before you call in or we will receive feedback.

Phone:         1-888-809-4060
Participant Code:    399982

If you are using a phone that does not have an extension, click “Dial-out (Receive a call from the meeting)”, enter your phone number and click “Join,” and you should be called within a few seconds.  If your phone does not ring, call the number above.  Please note that although you will not be charged for the phone call, you still need to be able to make long distance calls from your phone line.

Option 2: Using your computer
Click on “Using Computer”.  Be sure your speakers are turned on, and volume is raised, you should be able to hear the audio coming through your computer.  If you are called on to interact via your microphone, click the microphone icon at the top of your screen, click “allow” on the prompt, and you should be able to interact with the presenter.

How to View the Recordings

• Go to: http://programs.plcelearning.com/course/view.php?id=237
• Enter the Username and Password below to view the webinar series recordings:
• Username: guest1
• Password: test

Credit Registration

Click here to register for one optional credit through Alaska Pacific University (APU)

Copies of the PowerPoint/Additional Resources and Link to the Session Evaluation

Webinar 1 – February 8

Click on the following link to download the PowerPoint presentation: Alaska Session 1

Click here to fill out a short evaluation form

Webinar 2 – February 22

Click on the following links to download the PowerPoint presentation:

Alaska Session 2 with feedback  (PPT)

Alaska Session 2  (PDF)

Click here to fill out a short evaluation form

Participants will learn how formative assessment is a process for gathering information about student learning while learning is still taking place and timely interventions and instructional modifications can be made.  In each of the sessions, participants will be guided through the key strategies of formative assessment and learn how to recognize and support the integration of assessment into instruction.  Topics:  The Role of Effective Classroom Assessment, Moving Learning Forward with Criteria for Success and Effective Feedback, Engaging Students in the Assessment Process – The Key to Formative Assessment, and Tools for Recognizing and Supporting the Implementation of Formative Assessment.

Click here for more information >>

In preparation for the 2012 Summer Literacy Institute: Rigorous Reading Instruction, the Department of Education and Early Development is recruiting presenters.  The Institutes’ targeted audience is preschool providers, elementary teachers, secondary teachers from all content areas, para-professionals, instructional aides, reading specialists and administrators from all districts in improvement.  Content presented at the Institute will be linked to the Alaska Literacy Blueprint: Birth to Graduation and follows the Blueprint in structure. Those interested in presenting at this institute may fill out the Request for Informal Proposal and submit it to: karen.melin@alaska.gov or elizabeth.davis@alaska.gov

Click on the following link to download the Presenters Application:

Final Presenters App for Lit Inst. 2012

1 credit, graded A-F

Did you ever need a primary source document to support a lesson plan or paper and were not able to find just what you need online?  Have you or your students ever struggled to find the perfect topic or direction for research?  Have you ever wondered how Ken Burns gets those perfect documents to put in his videos? In this class you will learn the principles of archival primary source research.  Course topics include understanding the functions and holdings of the US National Archives  (NARA), understanding and using the online catalogs, reading online and offline “finding aids,” analyzing documents, narrowing your research topic based on available secondary & primary sources, and writing effective citations.  Many of the materials for this class can be transferred directly to your Junior High or High School classroom course instruction.

Instructor:  Carol Buswell, Education Specialist at The National Archives at Seattle

Click here for more information and registration »

This course focuses on understanding and using literacy processes (reading, writing, listening, speaking) that are specific to content area disciplines in supporting student learning.

The importance of assessment and literacy instruction for all student populations is considered across a variety of “text” areas, including technological communications.  Vocabulary, comprehension, writing and studying strategies that apply to culturally diverse and struggling students will be included.

Participants will be able to demonstrate methods of connecting readers to text, know how to evaluate the effectiveness of trade books and electronic resources, and will learn how to construct essential comprehension activities specific to a selected content area.

Target Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators

Click here for more information and registration »

Webinar Dates: November 30, December 14, January 11, 25 and February 7
Webinar Time: 3:45-5:45 pm AST

How to View the Webinars

Please test your computer and telephone connection 15 minutes before the start of the first webinar. Please LOG IN ON YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE YOU CALL IN ON THE TELEPHONE.

Getting Connected Online:

• Go to: http://elearningcenter.acrobat.com/ASDN
• Choose “Enter as a Guest” and type in your name, followed by the number of people at your location, and your school name. (e.g. John Smith (3) Seaview School)
• Click “Enter Room”

Getting connected to the Audio:

Once the room has opened, a window will pop up asking you to join the audio.  You have the option of joining via telephone or joining via your computer. Please note that if you choose to join via your computer, you will only be able to interact with the presenter vocally if you have a microphone hooked up to your computer.

Option 1: Using a telephone
If you are using a phone that has an extension click “Dial-in to the Audio Conference via Phone”, then click “Cancel” and call in to the teleconference.
Please turn your computer speakers off or mute them before you call in or we will receive feedback.

Phone:         1-888-809-4060
Participant Code:    399982

If you are using a phone that does not have an extension, click “Dial-out (Receive a call from the meeting)”, enter your phone number and click “Join,” and you should be called within a few seconds.  If your phone does not ring, call the number above.  Please note that although you will not be charged for the phone call, you still need to be able to make long distance calls from your phone line.

Option 2: Using your computer
Click on “Using Computer”.  Be sure your speakers are turned on, and volume is raised, you should be able to hear the audio coming through your computer.  If you are called on to interact via your microphone, click the microphone icon at the top of your screen, click “allow” on the prompt, and you should be able to interact with the presenter.

How to View the Recordings

• Go to: http://programs.plcelearning.com/course/view.php?id=232
• Enter the Username and Password below to view the webinar series recordings:
• Username: guest1
• Password: test

Credit Registration

Click here to register for one optional credit through Alaska Pacific University (APU)

Copies of the PowerPoint/Additional Resources and Link to the Session Evaluation

Webinar 1 – November 30

Click on the following link to download the PowerPoint presentation: Rigorous Reading Instruction #1

Click on the following links to download the webinar series handouts:

Mastered PH Skills

Tips for Tricky Phonemes

Click here to fill out a short evaluation form

Webinar 2 – December 14

Click on the following link to download the PowerPoint presentation: Webinar # 2 12:14:2011

Click on the following links to download the webinar series handouts:

Syllable Types Practice webinar #2

Vowel Combinations

HOTLIST (2)

PhonicsScreener Rec

Click here to fill out a short evaluation form

Webinar 3 – January 11

Click on the following link to download the PowerPoint presentation: Reading Webinar #3 – Fluency

Click on the following links to download the webinar series handouts:

Fluency Resources – new

Click here to fill out a short evaluation form

Webinar 4 – January 25

Click on the following link to download the PowerPoint presentation: Webinar # 4

Click on the following links to view video clips and download webinar series handouts:

Video Clips & Questions:

- Video 1:  WOLF, READ ALOUD: http://explicitinstruction.org/?page_id=96

What did you notice on the video about the following things?

What strategies did Anita Archer use to introduce new vocabulary?

How did she attend to efficient pacing in her vocabulary instruction?

What engagement strategies did she employ to increase participation?

- Video 2:  Vocabulary, Deep word knowledge: http://explicitinstruction.org/?page_id=98

What did you notice on the video about the following things?

What strategies did Anita Archer use to develop deep understanding of the new vocabulary?

How did she attend to efficient pacing in her vocabulary instruction?

What engagement strategies did she employ to increase participation?

- Video 3: http://explicitinstruction.org/?page_id=104

Materials:

#3 Routine Card WC and DP

#6 Vocabulary Walkthrough Form1

Click here to fill out a short evaluation form

Webinar 6 – February 7

Click on the following link to download the PowerPoint presentation: ASDN Comprehension Webinar #5

Click on the following links to download the webinar series handouts:

05 S3 Comprehension Strategies

ShanahanArticle061909

Click here to fill out a short evaluation form

Webinar Dates: November 22, December 6 & 13
Webinar Time: 3:45-5:45 pm AST

How to View the Webinars

Please test your computer and telephone connection 15 minutes before the start of the first webinar. Please LOG IN ON YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE YOU CALL IN ON THE TELEPHONE.

Getting Connected Online:

• Go to: http://elearningcenter.acrobat.com/ASDN
• Choose “Enter as a Guest” and type in your name, followed by the number of people at your location, and your school name. (e.g. John Smith (3) Seaview School)
• Click “Enter Room”

Getting connected to the Audio:

Once the room has opened, a window will pop up asking you to join the audio.  You have the option of joining via telephone or joining via your computer. Please note that if you choose to join via your computer, you will only be able to interact with the presenter vocally if you have a microphone hooked up to your computer.

Option 1: Using a telephone
If you are using a phone that has an extension click “Dial-in to the Audio Conference via Phone”, then click “Cancel” and call in to the teleconference.
Please turn your computer speakers off or mute them before you call in or we will receive feedback.

Phone:         1-888-809-4060
Participant Code:    399982

If you are using a phone that does not have an extension, click “Dial-out (Receive a call from the meeting)”, enter your phone number and click “Join,” and you should be called within a few seconds.  If your phone does not ring, call the number above.  Please note that although you will not be charged for the phone call, you still need to be able to make long distance calls from your phone line.

Option 2: Using your computer
Click on “Using Computer”.  Be sure your speakers are turned on, and volume is raised, you should be able to hear the audio coming through your computer.  If you are called on to interact via your microphone, click the microphone icon at the top of your screen, click “allow” on the prompt, and you should be able to interact with the presenter.

How to View the Recordings

• Go to: http://programs.plcelearning.com/course/view.php?id=229
• Enter the Username and Password below to view the webinar series recordings:
• Username: guest1
• Password: test

Credit Registration

Click here to register for one optional credit through Alaska Pacific University (APU)

Copies of the PowerPoint/Additional Resources and Link to the Session Evaluation

Webinar 1-2

Click on the following links to download the webinar series handouts: Seminar Paper 204_Draft 4

Click on the following link to download the PowerPoint presentation: MIR

Click here to fill out a short evaluation form for Webinar #1

Click here to fill out a short evaluation form for Webinar #2

Webinar 3

Click on the following link to download the PowerPoint presentation: ITL Research – Year 1 Results Story

Click on the following links to download the webinar series handouts:

Seminar Paper 204_Draft 4

ITL Research 2011 – Findings and Implications

Click here to fill out a short evaluation form for Webinar #3