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Learning Environment Connector (LEC) Update for CE/Vista Clients
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:00 AM US Eastern
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Learning Environment Connector (LEC) Update for CE/Vista Clients
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:00 AM US Eastern
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How to Obtain Grant Money for Capital Improvements in Safety
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 1:00 PM US Eastern
With the right help and support you can obtain government funding for capital improvements in campus safety. Through this session, Dr. John Hurlimann will give you the support, background and knowledge youll need to find and apply for grants and other funding opportunities that are available though federal and state governments and foundations. Using real world examples, John will illustrate how schools are gaining access to funds right now.
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Learning Environment Connector (LEC) Update for CE/Vista Clients
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 2:00 PM US Eastern
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Engaging Students In and Out of the Classroom: Featuring North Kansas City School District
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 3:00 PM US Eastern
Districts today are trying to increase student engagement in order to ultimately increase student achievement. Blended learning, the teaching practice that combines teaching methods from both face-to-face and online learning, offers a model of instruction to engage students in and out of the classroom. It has proven highly effective in helping schools and districts address the challenges of student achievement, limited resources, and the expectations of 21st century learners.
Join North Kansas City School District (NKCSD) for a presentation on how the district uses online learning in the classroom and beyond to provide a personalized and connected learning experience. Using a 1-1 laptop program, every high school student participates in blended learning, where the teacher utilizes online learning during class and posts assignments and discussion questions for after the bell rings. A representative from NKCSD will also discuss how the district trains teachers and administrators using modeling to create effective blended classes.
We'll also review how Blackboard online learning solutions can help districts to enhance classroom instruction by extending their courses online for an engaging, individualized and effective learning experience.
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Learning Environment Connector (LEC) Update for CE/Vista Clients
Thursday, December 03, 2009 10:30 AM US Eastern
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Clarifying Compliance: How PCI DSS, PA DSS and Compliance Affect Your Campus
Thursday, December 03, 2009 1:00 PM US Eastern
Awareness and understanding of (and adherence to) the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is critical to any organization handling credit cards in today's data security-conscious world. Join us online and learn the details about what PCI compliance means to you and your campus, including information on both PCI DSS and PA DSS, achieving compliance, and important dates of which to be aware.
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Delivering Engaging and Relevant Professional Development: Featuring the Mississippi Department of Education
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 2:00 PM US Eastern
Teacher professional development remains a high priority, regardless of whether districts have funding for expanded teacher support. In order to improve teacher effectiveness while not raising the cost of professional development, districts are looking towards online professional development.
For the Mississippi Department of Education, putting professional development online for their new teacher training and COOL (Certification of Online Learning) programs resulted in a more student-centered experience. Unlike traditional professional development, by delivering courses online, teachers receive more than a "sit and get" experience. Teachers learn and apply concepts, discuss them with peers and refine them as they move through the program.
Join Dr. Marilyn Bowen, Online Learning Coordinator, and Dr. Leanne Long, VIP Coordinator, as they describe their use of online learning solutions to provide accessible, sustained and personalized professional learning opportunities.
We'll also explore how online learning solutions, like Blackboard software, enables institutions and districts to deliver ongoing, job-embedded and relevant professional development in a cost-effective manner.
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Blackboard Transact. Your campus. Connected.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 1:00 PM US Eastern
Now more than ever it is critically important for administrators to deliver the on-demand experience that students have come to expect across campus, while squeezing the most out of reduced budgets. To that end, it is vital to innovate with new technologies that not only meet the increasing demands of todays students, but also deliver real return on every dollar invested by an institution. One innovation that meets these criteria is smart Contactless technology: a common payment option in environments that demand quick service and security. This informative session will introduce you to Blackboard Transacts new fully-integrated, standards-based Contactless campus ID ecosystem the first of its kind - and show you how you can offer your students more convenience, speed and security while reaping savings through technology.
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Transform Online Training for Your Sales Team - A Case Study
Thursday, December 10, 2009 2:00 PM US Eastern
Jason Zeman, Associate Director for Sales Training & Development at Watson Pharmaceuticals, will discuss how he and his team have leveraged Blackboard for sales training and development. They dramatically improved training efforts during two recent product launches and created a positive impact on their business and bottom line that is directly attributable to their department.
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Best of BbWorld: Transforming Professional Development Through Professional Learning Communities
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 2:00 PM US Eastern
The Best of BbWorld Webinar series for K-12 brings highlights of our 2009 Users Conference right to you.
Expanding professional development offerings and creating opportunities for teachers to share best practices can be challenging when faced with budget cuts. Learn how Jeffco Public Schools (CO) addresses district professional development needs and supports millennial teachers without added financial strain through online Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Jeffco launched online PLCs with resource banks, collaboration spaces, and collegial conversation opportunities to offer continual support of teacher training and connect teachers beyond the time and space of school meetings. Hear from Jill Montoya, Online Professional Development Coordinator, Jeffco Public Schools, on how one of the 50 largest school districts in the nation developed online PLCs to support a guaranteed and viable curriculum, extend professional development opportunities, and improve communication, collaboration, and cohesiveness among staff.
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