edWebcasts

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Learning Ally.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Dr. Tracy Johnson has lived a life with dyslexia. She understands how students with dyslexia are dealing with the pressures of education. Tracy had teachers that did not know her potential and others that did. The difference in her attitude about school and education completely changed when teachers saw her abilities rather than her disabilities.

This webinar podcast dives deep into a conversation with Tracy to uncover answers to questions like:

§  What was the difference that took place when you had a teacher believe in you?

§  Did you have struggles conveying your potential to teachers?

§  How is dyslexia viewed within the Black community?

This eye-opening and relevant edWebinar podcast helps any educator or administrator understand the perspective of students with dyslexia. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to preK through high school teachers and school and district leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Beable, The Life-Ready Literacy Company.
The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

This edLeader Panel podcast brings together two progressive forces in education: California’s Cajon Valley Union School District and Beable, which just introduced K-12’s first Life-Ready Literacy System.

Dr. David Miyashiro, Cajon Valley’s superintendent, has spearheaded the district’s seamless transition to the digital age, which has served students and parents well during the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Miyashiro discusses:

§  The district’s approach to back-to-school and how it is using its digital capabilities to maintain student engagement and recover learning loss.

§  The impact of The World of Work, the career development curriculum Cajon Valley developed that has gained international recognition for bridging the gap between education and the workforce – and was a focal point of the recent TedXKids@ElCajon event, ‘My Future Possible Self.’

Saki Dodelson and Susan Gertler, founders of Achieve3000® and now founders of Beable, address:

§  How greater digital agility is required to meet distance learning and back-to-school challenges.

§  How Beable’s multi-dimensional Life-Ready Literacy System connects literacy to workforce readiness by intertwining social-emotional growth with literacy acceleration in core content areas, career exposure and ACT/SAT prep.

Dr. Miyashiro, Saki, Susan and Edward together discuss how Cajon Valley and Beable are partnering to ensure that every student succeeds beyond graduation. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to school and district leaders of elementary through high school.

Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN, AASA, and edWeb.net.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Today, K-12 education networks are required to do much more than address district operational and administrative needs. Now, more than ever, school networks must serve students and teachers both inside and outside the classroom, anywhere and anytime. Innovative technologies, more access to the internet, and powerful communication, creation, and collaboration tools are driving instructional transformation. Rapid change is increasing the demand for greater network capacity and reliability. In the not-too-distant future, innovations in data visualization, embedded digital formative assessment, immersive, adaptive digital content, and interoperability will place additional demands on district networks. These demands come at the same time as funding for K-12 education becomes more challenging and unpredictable.

In this webinar podcast, three school superintendents share how their districts make high-stakes infrastructure investment decisions in the midst of rapidly and constantly changing technology, teaching and learning priorities, and funding. Six critical areas of network design are explored:

§  Multiple paths to the internet

§  Two or more data centers and/or cloud services

§  Reduction in single points of failure

§  Software and services hosted in the cloud

§  Near-term requirements are met with a clear vision for the future

§  Support for students’ use of devices

This recorded edWebinar is of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Listen to this edWebinar podcast presentation about the free Medal of Honor Character Development Program. This recorded session provides teachers with valuable resources, available at no cost, to bring character lessons to life in their classrooms. Based on the stories of Medal of Honor Recipients and citizen heroes, the lessons are grounded in history and show students inspiring examples of courage, commitment, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism. The materials presented can be used in a traditional classroom environment as well as in a distance-learning setting.

Character Development Program Curriculum Trainer and classroom teacher Javier Martinez introduces the Secondary Resource and model ways that teachers can use the materials with students in the classroom. This recorded edWebinar will be valuable for 6-12th grade educators. Upper elementary teachers may also find information of value for their students. Those who join the live edWebinar or watch the recording will have access to all of the lessons and videos of the program free of charge.

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This edWeb podcast is hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Listen to this edWebinar podcast interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Salvatore A. Giunta. Specialist Giunta, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty while in Afghanistan.

Interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program, a free program that helps students build character and promotes responsible citizenship. The Medal of Honor is awarded for “gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one’s life, above and beyond the call of duty.” Those awarded it drew upon provide their deepest convictions and values in the most challenging of circumstances. Their examples of courage and sacrifice can inspire us as we face our own challenges.

Specialist Giunta and his team had been navigating through harsh terrain when they were ambushed. While under heavy enemy fire, Specialist Giunta sprinted towards cover and engaged the enemy, then exposed himself to enemy fire to administer medical aid to his squad leader. Realizing that a fellow soldier had become separated from the element, Specialist Giunta then advanced forward on his own initiative and observed two insurgents carrying the soldier away. He immediately engaged the enemy and was able to rescue and provide medical aid to the wounded soldier. Specialist Giunta’s unwavering courage, selflessness, and decisive leadership were integral to his platoon’s ability to defeat an enemy ambush and recover a fellow American soldier from the enemy.

Here are ways you can share this inspiring story and interview with your students:

• Share Specialist Giunta’s story with your class.
• Watch to the recording above to share and discuss with your class.
• Take advantage of the free lessons provided by the Medal of Honor Character Development Program. For shortened activities specifically for you to use while learning has shifted to an online format, follow the Character Development Program on Facebook.
• Please note that students are not permitted to log into the recording to protect student privacy.

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to all teachers, school and district leaders.

Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Listen to an edWebinar podcast interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts. Sergeant Pitts was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving in Afghanistan.

Interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program, a free program that helps middle – high school students build character and promotes responsible citizenship. The Medal of Honor is awarded for “gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one’s life, above and beyond the call of duty.” Those awarded it drew upon their deepest convictions and values in the most challenging of circumstances. Their examples of courage and sacrifice can inspire us as we face our own challenges.

Sergeant Pitts was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty while providing perimeter security at Observation Post Topside in Afghanistan in 2008. A force of over 200 had launched an assault using grenades, machine guns, and small arms fire, engulfing the Observation Post and inflicting heavy casualties. Although seriously wounded, Sergeant Pitts took control of the post and returned fire on the enemy. Unable to stand on his own and near death, he continued to lay suppressive fire until a reinforcement team arrived. Sergeant Pitts assisted the team by giving up his main weapon and gathering ammunition while continually lobbing fragmentary grenades. Sergeant Pitts’ actions prevented the enemy from overrunning the post, capturing fallen American soldiers, and ultimately gaining fortified positions on higher ground from which to attack.

Here are ways you can share this inspiring story and interview with your middle – high school students:

• Share Sergeant Pitts’ story with your class.
• Watch the recording above to share and discuss with your class.
• Take advantage of the free lessons provided by the Medal of Honor Character Development Program. For shortened activities specifically for you to use while learning has shifted to an online format, follow the Character Development Program on Facebook.
• Please note that students are not permitted to log into the recording to protect student privacy.

This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to all teachers, school and district leaders for their middle – high school students.

Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Listen to this edWebinar podcast interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Florent “Flo” Groberg. Captain Groberg was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving in Afghanistan.

Interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program, a free program that helps students build character and promotes responsible citizenship. The Medal of Honor is awarded for “gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one’s life, above and beyond the call of duty.” Those awarded it drew upon their deepest convictions and values in the most challenging of circumstances. Their examples of courage and sacrifice can inspire us as we face our own challenges.

Captain Groberg was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving in Afghanistan. On August 8, 2012, the personal security detail Captain Groberg was leading came under attack by two suicide bombers. Captain Groberg tackled one of the bombers, saving numerous lives. As a result of his actions, he sustained the loss of almost 50% of his left calf muscle along with significant nerve damage, a blown eardrum, and a mild traumatic brain injury. Captain Groberg’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service.

Here are ways you can share this inspiring story and interview with your students:

• Share Captain Groberg’s story with your class.
• Watch the recording above to share and discuss with your class.
• Take advantage of the free lessons provided by the Medal of Honor Character Development Program. For shortened activities specifically for you to use while learning has shifted to an online format, follow the Character Development Program on Facebook.
• Please note that students are not permitted to log into the recording to protect student privacy.

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to all teachers, school and district leaders.

Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Despite decades of existing research, school district professional development programs often fail to demonstrate any measurable improvement in teacher and student classroom practice. One of the most critical keys to an effective, well-designed, professional development program is a coordinated leadership strategy for planning and delivering professional learning experiences within a school district.

In this edWeb podcast, the superintendent, the director of curriculum and instructional technology, and the supervisor of blended learning in the Meriden Public School District in Connecticut share the collaborative work they do to assure that professional learning experiences for teachers, administrators and staff in their school district is impactful and effective in changing classroom practice across their district.

The Meriden Public Schools leadership team reviews several factors that school leaders must consider as they plan for and evaluate district professional learning opportunities. The team also shares how they implement three critical guidelines for professional learning that result in improved classroom practice:

• Focusing on specific content areas
• Hands-on learning
• Directly connecting the professional learning experience to classroom daily practice

This edWeb podcast is of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders.

Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

With the increasing concerns about security among individuals, families, districts and legislators, and with increased teacher and student reliance on internet accessibility, school cyber security is subject to more scrutiny and questions than ever. It is now more critical than ever that school district leaders know how to take appropriate actions to be sufficiently aggressive in getting ahead of cybersecurity threats and problems.

In this edWeb podcast, three superintendents share their perspectives and experiences in dealing with the multiple issues that contribute to the complexity of managing and assuring cyber security in a K-12 learning environment. They examine the liability concerns when schools experience network security incidents and the impact those events can have on a district’s professional reputation and on teaching and learning. The legal requirements that school leaders need to know and how those rules change over time will also be reviewed. The impact of any kind of breach on student digital records is also explored.

Each of the superintendents share their own stories about how they have worked with their districts and other groups to map out plans for cyber security and the impact that a security breach can have.

This edWeb podcast is of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders.

Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

As citizens, students, educators, parents, employees, and consumers, we all have concerns about maintaining the privacy of our personal data. For school districts, assuring student data privacy is a multi-stakeholder priority, and it touches every aspect of operations—from student transportation to instruction, assessment to athletics, and counseling to community initiatives. Today and going forward, student data privacy policies and their implementation are hardwired to governance, discipline, purchasing, and communications practices. Assessing privacy and compliance policies and practices related to your system-wide use of technology is a continual priority.

This edWeb podcast covers five critical guidelines for ensuring data privacy in any school system’s use of technology. Superintendents and district leaders will learn how to make student data privacy a district-wide priority. Strategies for communicating their district’s commitment to assuring student data privacy are shared by the superintendents and CTO on the edWebinar panel. Additionally, the project director for CoSN’s Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program shares information about how school districts can earn CoSN’s Trusted Learning Environment Seal and why that process benefits stakeholders across a district.

This edWeb podcast is of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders.

Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.