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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 7/26/2010 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 7/29/2010 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Susan Fulks
Agency Assistant: Janet Gaber 608/742-8811 Ext. 277
Location: Westfield Area High School
N7046 County Road CH
Westfield, WI 53964
Facility: LMC and Computer Labs
Date/Time:
8/5/2010 08:15 AM - 03:30 PM
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Blogs: Interacting with your Students

Need that extra time with your students during and after school? Communicating via the internet on Blogs and Wikis is a unique and exciting way to do just that. Create an online community that will engage and motivate your students. Gain information about what they know and give them access to an abundant amount of resources at the tips of their fingers.

Workshop Objectives
         Participants will:

  • create their own blog for use with their students.
  • link websites, resources, and student work to online classroom blog.
  • discuss the benefits of online learning communities.
  • create activities to enhance Blog experience.

ITLS Standards:    B.x.12, C.x.1, C.x.4, D.x.1

Presenter:             Nancy Walker, 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, New Lisbon

TechnoBlast to the Future is a Summer 2010 Technology Academy sponsored by the CESA 5 Ed Tech Formula Grant Consortium.
CESA 5 Ed Tech Consortium Districts: Almond-Bancroft, Auburndale, Cambria-Friesland, Lodi, Montello, Necedah, Nekoosa, New LIsbon, Pardeeville, Pittsville, Port Edwards, Princeton, Rio, Waupaca, Westfield, and Wild Rose.

Full day workshops for educators will provide hands-on experience with information and technology resources. Each workshop will provide classroom examples, skill development with structured practice activities, and time to develop a lesson or classroom activity for your classroom. Participants choose one full-day workshop for each day they attend. Participants may attend just a single day or two, three, or four days.  Lunch and breaks are included.

Location:  Westfield Area High School, N7046 County Road CH, Westfield

Fee:  $20 per day for educators from CESA 5 Ed Tech Formula Grant Consortium Districts.
Educators from other CESA 5 districts may register beginning May 1st on a space available basis. Registration fee will be $50 per day.

Optional Viterbo University credit @ $90 per credit is available for attendance at the Academy (2 days = 1 credit; 4 days = 2 credits) plus a completed lesson plan per credit plus daily reflections.

Questions on the workshops ? contact Sue Fulks fulkss@cesa5.k12.wi.us
Questions on registration or payment ?  contact Janet Gaber gaberj@cesa5.k12.wi.us 608/742-8814, ext. 277

Teacher Standards
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
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.