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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 12/3/2010 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 11/29/2010 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Jennifer Casper
Agency Assistant: Janet Gaber 608/742-8811 Ext. 277
Location: CESA 5
626 E. Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
Facility: Main Conference Room
Date/Time:
12/9/2010 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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'WOW' Your Students with WIKIS
Thursday December 9th, 2010 at the CESA 5 Office, Portage, WI 8:30 to 3:30

**Please plan on bringing along a portable computer with wireless Internet capability.**

 

Participants in this hands-on workshop will examine the learning environment for teachers and students made possible through the effective use of wikis. Wikis are a free and easy to use tool that can powerfully facilitate collaboration and communication. In this hands-on workshop, participants will set up their own wiki using PBWorks, add ‘wow’ features to their wiki, and will learn how wikis can be used in the classroom. Some of the ‘wow’ features that we will embed are: videos, graphics, gadgets, sounds, and more. Come see how wikis can increase the engagement of students, encourage collaboration, and enable students to build connections, stimulate, and facilitate discussion.

 

This workshop will enable you to create your own wiki and understand possible uses of wikis in education.
In this workshop you will:
• Create a PBWorks account to access the wiki site
• Receive guided, hands-on practice creating a wiki using PBWorks.
• Understand the features and be able to use a variety of tools and resources within PBWorks to develop a wiki.
• Explore a variety of items to embed into the wiki to add more content and excitement
• Explore examples of wikis being used in the classroom
• Discuss the pros and cons of using wikis in the classroom and/or for professional development.

 

Questions on the workshop? Email Jennifer Casper, facilitator casperj@cesa5.k12.wi.us

Questions on registration? Email Janet Gaber gaberj@cesa5.k12.wi.us

CESA 5 registration fee: $ 60
** Registration fees waived for educators who register by November 18th from full-service ITSS and Ed Tech ARRA Consortium districts: Adams-Friendship, Almond-Bancroft, Auburndale, Cambria-Friesland, Columbus, Lodi, Montello, Necedah, Nekoosa, New Lisbon, Pardeeville, Pittsville, Port Edwards, Portage, Poynette, Princeton, Randolph, Rio, Rosholt, Sauk Prairie, Waupaca, Westfield, Wild Rose, and Wisconsin Dells.


Registration deadline is Thursday November 25th. Please submit purchase order or check to Janet Gaber, CESA 5, P.O.Box 564, Portage, WI 53901, within two weeks of registering for the workshop. Lunch is included. Please contact Janet with any dietary concerns. Thank you!

Questions on the workshop? Email Jennifer Casper, facilitator  casperj@cesa5.k12.wi.us

Questions on registration? Email Janet Gaber  gaberj@cesa5.k12.wi.us

Teacher Standards
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES5The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.