Leading Quality Literacy Instruction – Elementary Webinar Series, Fall 2011
with Lexie Domaradzki
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.knowplace.ca/course/view.php?id=232
- Enter the Username and Password below to view the webinar series recordings:
- Username: guest1
- Password: test
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:
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
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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:
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:
#6 Vocabulary Walkthrough Form1
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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
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