by Carolyn Gardner | Sep 8, 2013 | Events, iTunes University, Uncategorized
The following are statements from Colorado teachers who have taken our eNetColorado courses.
- eNetColorado courses are just what all teachers should take. The courses truly integrate the importance of the essential questioning, as well as incorporate and encourage the use of 21st century skills. The courses implement common core and teacher effectiveness standards. The courses helped me develop very successful project based activities that my students truly loved as well as provided a service to our community. I’ll be signing up for another course for sure!
- The interaction with other participants and facilitators who had broad ideas about how cellphones might be used in the classroom was so worthwhile. I so appreciated the discussion area where we could share and even collaborate our thoughts and ideas to build a plan that would incorporate not only our state standards but technology standards was a definite plus. The eNetColorado courses and their facilitators are the best that I have found. I will continue to return to take courses from them.
- What a great seminar on DREAM, CO-PLC and iTunes Academy! We’ve been exploring the CO-PLC and CDE offerings this summer in Educator Effectiveness seminars (since we were a pilot district last year), but we were just saying how difficult it is to navigate to all of those things. The DREAM platform definitely makes that very easy…I can actually use my findings in a real way in my classroom. I also love all the offerings so many of them match my literature units! I feel a little bit ridiculous, after taking this class. I searched and poked and bookmarked all over the internet last year, but I still felt so unorganized. You have put boundaries on my world and then given me a place to play! I feel SO much more able now, and feel that I can actually use my findings in a real way in my classroom, rather than trying to figure out how to incorporate something random. Please thank Dan Morris for his presentation – it was wonderful!
- I truly appreciate that sharing of resources that occurred in eNetColorado courses. The articles that were built into the courses and shared by other participants are valuable resources. Also, the opportunity to take the time to experiment with a lot of different tools. I had heard about most of them previously but hadn’t taken the time to explore them and integrate them into PD or meetings.
- I thought using some of the internet resources with phones was very valuable. I plan on using ipadio with teachers on an upcoming “Inquiry Quest” project so they can record their scripts using their phones instead of having to use computer lab time. Also – reflecting on our district policies regarding cell phone use was valuable.
by Carolyn Gardner | Sep 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
…about eNetColorado courses:
- eNetColorado courses…the courses truly integrate the importance of the essential questioning, as well as incorporate and encourage the use of 21st century skills. The courses implement common core and teacher effectiveness standards. The courses helped me develop very successful project based activities that my students truly loved… I’ll be signing up for another course for sure!
- The interaction with other participants and facilitators who had broad ideas about how cellphones might be used in the classroom was so worthwhile. I so appreciated the discussion area where we could share and even collaborate our thoughts and ideas to build a plan that would incorporate not only our state standards but technology standards. The eNetColorado courses and their facilitators are the best that I have found. I will continue to return to take courses from them.
- What a great seminar on DREAM, CO-PLC and iTunes Academy! We’ve been exploring the CO-PLC and CDE offerings this summer in Educator Effectiveness seminars (since we were a pilot district last year), but we were just saying how difficult it is to navigate to all of those things. The DREAM platform definitely makes that very easy…I can actually use my findings in a real way in my classroom. I also love all the offerings so many of them match my literature units! I feel a little bit ridiculous, after taking this class. I searched and poked and bookmarked all over the internet last year, but I still felt so unorganized. You have put boundaries on my world and then given me a place to play! I feel SO much more able now, and feel that I can actually use my findings in a real way in my classroom, rather than trying to figure out how to incorporate something random. … it was wonderful!
- I truly appreciate that sharing of resources that occurred in eNetColorado courses. The articles that were built into the courses and shared by other participants are valuable resources. Also, the opportunity to take the time to experiment with a lot of different tools. I had heard about most of them previously but hadn’t taken the time to explore them and integrate them into PD or meetings.
- I thought using some of the internet resources with phones was very valuable. I plan on using ipadio with teachers on an upcoming “Inquiry Quest” project so they can record their scripts using their phones instead of having to use computer lab time. Also – reflecting on our district policies regarding cell phone use was valuable.
– See more at: http://www.enetcolorado.org/why-take-enetcolorado-courses/2013/09/01/#sthash.AKt6VeAv.dpuf
by Carolyn Gardner | Jul 8, 2013 | News, Professional Development, Uncategorized
Teachers Engage is an Online Community for Educators Transforming the 21st Century Classroom
Intel Teachers Engage provides excellent webinar opportunities focusing on various topics each month. Click Here to register for any or all of the following webinars. Check back often as more webinars are always added.
- Intel Teach Live: SnAPPyshots – Tuesday, August 27, 2013
- Intel Teach Live: Appy-Tizer Review- The Live Edition – Tuesday, September 24, 2013
- Engage 1:1 – Preparing for Policy and Procedures –Thursday, September 26, 2013
STEM Teachers Engaged in Improving K-12 Education – Flyer Information click here.
In addition, Intel Education also provides Tools for Student-Centered Learning
- Visual Ranking Tool – Supports activities where students need to organize ideas, debate differences, and reach consensus.
- Seeing Reason Tool – Allows students to create visual maps of the factors and relationships in a cause-and-effect investigation as well as promote collaboration as students work together to refine their understanding.
- Showing Evidence Tool – Provides a visual framework to make claims, identify evidence, evaluate the quality of that evidence, explain how the evidence supports or weakens claims, and reach conclusions based on the evidence.
- Assessing Project Tool – Aides teachers in creating assessments that address 21st century skills and provides strategies to make assessment an integral part of their teaching and help students understand content more deeply, think at higher levels, and become self-directed learners.
To access, these free tools, click here.
by Carolyn Gardner | Aug 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Needing Help with Making Your Courses Exciting. Just register for an eNetColorado Professional Development course.
Check out our high-quality online facilitated courses to help you build those strong plans for each of your classes. Click on Register for courses.
by Carolyn Gardner | Jul 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Registration | Information | Program | Presenters | Committee | Sponsors | Resources
Boulder Marriott
August 2 & 3, 2012
You are invited to join the first annual Google Apps for Education Rocky Mountain Summitto be held at the Boulder Marriott on August 2 & 3, 2012. This high intensity two day event focuses on deploying, integrating and using Google Apps for Education to promote student learning in K-12 and higher education. The program features Google Certified Teachers, Google Apps for Education Certified Trainers, practicing administrators, solution providers, Google engineers, and representatives from the Google Apps for Education team.
Register now to send teachers, administrators, tech directors, library media specialists, tech support staff, CTOs, and anyone who is interested in finding out more about leveraging Google Apps for Education to support student learning.
Sessions include two keynote presentations, plus two full days of informative breakouts, cutting-edge demonstrations, and hands-on workshops led by experienced and knowledgeable professional developers.
- Deployment & Management of Google Apps
- Google Apps Scripts
- Google Apps for Education Certification
- Chromebooks in Education
- YouTube for Schools
- Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Calendar, Gmail power tips, and… even more!
All presenters are Google Certified Teachers, Google Apps for Education Certified Trainers, Google Employees, or teachers with local success stories!
Open to attendees from around the globe, this summit offers unique and cost-effective advantages for all participants:
- Early bird registration for only $199
- Rooms for only $184 per night
- Continental breakfast and coffee with networking time and bonus sessions each day.
- A chance to win a tour of the Google Office in Boulder only minutes away!
- Direct access to Google employees and world-class educational technology leaders.
