From Steve Hargadon:

Sunday, May 16th

• 7pm PDT (US) /10pm EDT (US) / 2am GMT/UTC (next day) (intl times):
  MOODLE MEET CONNECTED LEADERSHIP ONLINE CONFERENCE
  “What does it mean to be a “connected educational leader?”
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/74666 (pre-registration required)

Monday, May 17th

• 10:45pm PDT (US) / 1:45am EDT (US) (next day) / 5:45am GMT/UTC (intl times):
  AUSTRALIA
  “Tech Talk Tuesdays: Is it really pen and paper?The livescribe pen!”
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/73253

Tuesday, May 18h

• 9am PDT (US) / 12pm EDT (US) / 4pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  “Using Skype in ESL and literacy programs with Dr. Sarah Eaton.”
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/73298

• 5pm PDT (US) / 8pm EDT (US) / 12am GMT/UTC (intl times):
  FUTURE OF EDUCATION
  “Interivew with Charles Fadel” on “School Architecture in the Context of 21st Century Skills.”
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/74495
• 6pm PDT (US) / 9pm EDT (US) / 1am GMT/UTC (next day) (intl times):
  AULA 2.0
  “Pensamiento Visible” de la Universidad de Harvard,” Ana Maria Fernandez.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/74792

Wednesday, May 19th

• 2:30am PDT (US) / 5:30am EDT (US) / 9:30am GMT/UTC (intl times):
  STUDENTS 2.0 
  “Google Docs – storing and sharing your information in the cloud.” with host Jenny Luca. How you can access your documents from any computer, anywhere, provided you have an internet connection. http://www.learncentral.org/event/68343
• 3am PDT (US) / 6am EDT (US) / 10am GMT/UTC (intl times):
  AUSTRALIA 
  “eT@lking: elearning Innovations in SA” with host Carole McCulloch. Presentation of range of innovation projects for VET in SA for 2010.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/69049
• 11am PDT (US) / 2pm EDT (US) / 6pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  “Supporting Exceptionally Able Children’s Motivation for Learning.” Dr. Sarah McElwee looks  at how parents and teachers can help to motivate their gifted children and pupils towards achievement.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/71110
• 12pm PDT (US) / 3pm EDT (US) / 7pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  MOODLE MEET CONNECTED LEADERSHIP ONLINE CONFERENCE
  “Connected Leadership: The Vision, Skills, and Strategies to Lead Our Schools,” with Jason Borgen.
  http://www.learncentral.org/node/74668
• 6:30pm PDT (US) / 9:30pm EDT (US) / 1:30am (GMT/UTC (next day) (intl times)
  “Math 2.0 Weekly: Cut the Knot!” with host Maria Droujkova and guest Alexander Bogomolny.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/72924
• 8pm PDT (US) / 11pm EDT (US) / 3am (GMT/UTC (next day) (intl times)
  “Digital Citizenship Modules,”with Suzie Vesper. 21st century students need to be equipped with appropriate knowledge and skills to be successful digital citizens.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/72288

Thursday, May 20th

• 10am PDT (US) / 1pm EDT (US) / 5pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  ELLUMINATE LIVE
  “Learning Styles: Fact Or Fiction.” Dr. Ruth Clark.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/62851 (pre-registration required)
• 12:30pm PDT (US) / 3:30pm EDT (US) / 7:30pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  AUSTRALIA 
  “Business Breakfast – Fear of Elluminating! (Bring your IT people).” We look at the greatest barrier to using Elluminate effectively – the IT department!  Show them the security benefits to their world and yours and see if we can’t make using Elluminate a greater possibility in your organisation.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/52161
• 1pm PDT (US) / 4pm EDT (US) / 8pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  MSP2
  “Timely Teachings: Seasons and the Cycles of Night and Day.” Jessica Fries-Gather discusses two challenging topics in the elementary and middle school curriculum – day and night and seasons from both science and literacy perspectives.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/71141
• 2pm PDT (US) / 5pm EDT (US) / 9pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  PBS TEACHERS 
  “PBS Cyberchase Summer Challenge Training.” Learn more about PBS’s Cyberchase and our upcoming summer challenge!
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/67593
• 4pm PDT (US) / 7pm EDT (US) / 11pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  EDUBLOGS 
  “Edublogs Fine Focus.” Join Jo Hart for the forthnightly “Fine Focus” sessions.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/67254
• 5pm PDT (US) / 8pm EDT (US) / 12am GMT/UTC (intl times):
  FUTURE OF EDUCATION SERIES
  Steve Hargadon interviews Michael Furdyk, co-founder of TakingITGlobal, the largest online community of youth interested in global issues and creating positive change.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/74961

Saturday, May 22nd

• 9am PDT (US) / 12pm EDT (US) / 4pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  CLASSROOM 2.0 LIVE!
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/67058
• 9am PDT (US) / 12pm EDT (US) / 4pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  LEARNING GAMES NETWORK
  “Choosing and Using Video Games in the Classroom: Review and Reflect.”
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/58450
• 10am PDT (US) / 2pm EDT (US) / 6pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  LEARNING GAMES NETWORK
  “Designing eGames: Pitching the Design”
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/61842/

From: Steve Hargadon
Monday, May 3rd

• 5pm PDT (US) / 8pm EDT (US) / 12am (next day) GMT/UTC (intl times): TL CAFE
  “Common Core Standards.” Hosted by Ernie Cox & Barbara Anderson. “The most recent draft of the Common Core Standards were released in March 2010 for public review and comment. This webinar will provide background on the development of these standards.”
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/67237
• 10:45pm PDT (US) / 2:45am (next day) EDT (US) / 5:45am GMT/UTC (next day) (intl times): AUSTRALIA SERIES
  “Tech-Talk Tuesdays: 3D Virtual Worlds – One School’s Journey ” with host Anne Mirtschin.. “Steve Collis is our guest presenter for this session. Steve is a multi award winning innovative teacher at Northern Beaches Christian School in NSW.”
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/70321

Tuesday, May 4th

• No Events

Wednesday, May 5th

• 2:30am PDT (US) / 5:30am EDT (US) / 9:30am GMT/UTC (intl times): STUDENTS 2.0 SERIES
  “RSS – finding what you’re interested in and bringing information to you,” with Jenny Luca. What is RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and how can you use it to bring information to you and help you to direct your own learning? This session will introduce you to Google Reader, Netvibes and other methods of bringing RSS feeds from sites that regularly update content to you. ”
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/68341
• 3am PDT (US) / 6am EDT (US) / 10am GMT/UTC (intl times): AUSTRALIA SERIES
  “eT@lking -Twitter” with host Anne Mirtschin. “Jess McCulloch, my amazing and inspirational colleague in all things web2.0, will be the co-presenter tonight speaking about twitter.”
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/71298
• 8am PDT (US) / 11am EDT (US) / 3pm GMT/UTC (intl times): FUTURE OF EDUCATION SERIES
  “Seth Godin Discusses His Book Linchpin and Implications for ” with Steve Hargadon. Steve will interview Seth Godin live in Elluminate next week about his newest book, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?, and the implications for education.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/71871/
• 9:30am PDT (US) /12:30pm EDT (US) / 4pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  “Shannon’s Bright Ideas Center – Sharing Multimedia,” with host Shannon Autrey Forte. Sharing Multimedia in Elluminate can be done in multiple ways. We explore the how’s and why’s of which tool to use for which multimedia files.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/68281
• 10am PDT (US) / 1pm EDT (US) / 5pm GMT/UTC (intl times): ELLUMINATE LIVE SERIES
  “Reconcile Paradoxes To Improve Performance.” This event is part of Thiagi and Tracy’s monthly series in Training Magazine Network.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/62848 (pre-registration required)
• 12pm PDT (US) / 3pm EDT (US) / 7pm GMT/UTC (intl times): EDUCATION IN A DIGITAL WORLD 2.0 SERIES
  “Developing Higher Order Thinking Through Blogging,” with host Brad Ovenell-Carter. The idea that students are digital natives is a myth. To be sure, many are quite comfortable, if not always wise, users of social media such as Facebook or IM. But just as students had to be taught to see a pencil as a learning tool, they need to be taught to see the web as a learning tool.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/65723 (30 minute session)
• 2pm PDT (US) / 5pm EDT (US) / 9pm (GMT/UTC (intl times):
  “Classrooms Without Boundaries: Technology Tools for Learning.” Learn about several technology tools that enhance Pre-K through Higher-Ed teaching and learning.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/49904

Thursday, May 6th

• 4pm PDT (US) / 7pm EDT (US) / 11pm GMT/UTC (intl times): EDUBLOGS SERIES
  “Edublogs Serendipity – unconference session.” Join Jo Hart in our fortnightly unconference sessions. Bring along the burning issues and hot topics YOU would like to discuss. Topic is chosen by poll at the start of the session.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/67249
• 5pm PDT (US) / 8pm EDT (US) / 12am (next day) GMT/UTC (intl times): FUTURE OF EDUCATION SERIES
  “Interview of John Taylor Gatto.” Steve interviews John Taylor Gatto, New York City Teacher of the year in 1989, 1990, and 1991, and New York State Teacher of the Year in 1991—and also the author of several books critical of compulsory schooling.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/72125

Saturday, May 8th

• 9am PDT (US) / 12pm EDT (US) / 4pm GMT/UTC (intl times): LEARNING GAMES NETWORK SERIES
  “Choosing and Using Video Games in the Classroom: Evaluation & Assessment.” There’s usually no scan form or fill-in-the-blank test for game-based learning. What are some alternative approaches to measure growth?
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/58448/

• 9am PDT (US) / 12pm EDT (US) / 4pm GMT/UTC (intl times): CLASSROOM 2.0 LIVE!
  “Piclits!” Special guest will be Terry Friedlander, Founder PicLits.com and Carrie, Piclits Site Admistrator will share how to use Piclits in the classroom.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/72167
• 10am PDT (US) / 1pm EDT (US) / 5pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  “Designing eGames: The User Interface.” We’ll take a look at some tricks designers use to make GUI’s easier to use.
  http://www.learncentral.org/event/61841

From Steve Hargadon:

Tuesday, April 20th

• 3:30am PDT (US) / 6:30am EDT (US) / 10:30am GMT/UTC (intl times):
  CCIU SERIES
  “Moodle for Middle School.” Join CCIU Moodle Administrator Laura Mikowychok for a free Moodle forum, live on the web! Ask questions, share ideas with fellow teachers, and focus on this month’s discussion topic: Middle schools are unique places filled with student firsts – from students’ first “electives” to amazing new extra-curriculars. Middle grades are exciting stages for learners, and a wonderful time for new online educational experiences. Special guests Charlie Reisinger and Kevin Bauer of Penn Manor School District share the ways they’ve engaged their Middle Schools with remarkable Moodling. Note: This forum is intended for current users of Moodle; we will gladly answer beginner-level questions, but it is not meant to train participants in the use of Moodle.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/69081
• 3pm PDT (US) / 6pm EDT (US) / 10pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  CAN YOU DIGG IT? WEB APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH SERIES
  “RSS Feeds & Personal Portals” with Rochelle Rodrigo. Research is generally proactive, researchers pursuing the answers to their questions. However, RSS technologies can be used to set up continued tracking processes that allow researchers kick back and allow search results to come to them.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/52302
• 5pm PDT (US) / 8pm EDT (US) / 12am (next day) GMT/UTC (intl times):
  “Ning Changes and the Impact on Educational Communities.” Join me as I facilitate an open meeting to discusss the upcoming changes to Ning, how the education community might respond, and what the future holds for “educational networking.”
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/69417

Wednesday, April 21st

• 2:30am PDT (US) / 5:30am EDT (US) / 9:30am GMT/UTC (intl times):
  STUDENTS 2.0 SERIES
  “Introduction: What Is Students 2.0 All About?” with Jenny Luca. Launching the Students 2.0 webinar series, Jenny will answer the big questions! “Why have we set this space up? What do we hope it will do for you? Why are we offering sessions about Web 2.0 tools? Join this introductory session to have these questions answered and contribute your ideas about what you may be looking for from Students 2.0.”
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/68340
• 3am PDT (US) / 6am EDT (US) / 10am GMT/UTC (intl times):
  THE AUSTRALIA SERIES
  “eT@lking – The 21st century learner” with host Anne Mirtschin and special guest Kim Cofino. Looking to engage your students through the use of new technologies? Wondering about the key skills and attributes they will need for their future? Ready to start adapting your classroom to the needs of the 21st century learner? In this presentation we will focus on strategies for helping students learn with technology the way they live with technology. Bring the engagement and excitement students have about connected learning into your classroom by embracing the new technologies and skills students are experiencing outside of school.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/61309
• 8am PDT (US) / 11am EDT (US) / 3pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  THE FLAT CLASSROOM PROJECT SERIES
  “NetGenEd/Discovery Education Zone 1 Webinar.” Join the teachers and students of the NetGenEd 2010 (A Flat Classroom Project(tm)) project for a session on ‘Sound’ with Joe Brennan of Discovery Education.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/67561
• 11:30am PDT (US) / 2:30pm EDT (US) / 6:30pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  EDUCATION FOR A DIGITAL WORLD 2.0 SERIES
  “Mobile Learning: Small Technologies Massive Contribution” with Brown Onguko and Symon Ngatia. The presentation will focus on implementation of mobile learning in a developing country setting. We talk about the design, implementation and research done in one mobile learning project implemented in East Africa.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/65720 (30 minute session)
• 12pm PDT (US) / 3pm EDT (US) / 7pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  EDUCATION FOR A DIGITAL WORLD 2.0 SERIES
  “Learning Management Systems” with Don McIntosh. This session will be an overview of the features and trends in Learning Management Systems (LMS) available both for education and business. The processes of identifying needs and selecting from the many options available will also be discussed.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/65721 (30 minute session)
• 12:30pm PDT (US) / 3:30pm EDT (US) / 7:30pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  EDUCATION FOR A DIGITAL WORLD 2.0 SERIES
  “Developing Higher Order Thinking Through Blogging” with Brad Ovenell-Carter. The idea that students are digital natives is a myth. Like any other idea up for adoption, there is a normal distribution of interest in and ability with social media and other emerging web technologies among K12 students. They need to be taught to see the web as a learning tool. This session explores our relationship to technology in general and in this light, how best to frame emerging technologies for so that students—and teachers–can see how they can use them to boost learning.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/65723 (30 minute session)
• 4pm PDT (US) / 7pm EDT (US) / 11pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  BEGINNER SERIES
  “Creating a Website” with Kim Caise and Lorna Costantini, who will take participants through the steps of creating a simple website. No prior knowledge of web development is required.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/67368
• 5pm PDT (US) / 8pm EDT (US) / 1am (next day) GMT/UTC (intl times):
  FUTURE OF EDUCATION SERIES
  “English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies that Work.” Join me for a live and interactive interview with Larry Ferlazzo, author of the brand-new English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies that Work. Larry’s Websites of the Day…For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL is consistently recognized as one of the great resource blogs for educators.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/60494
• 6:30pm PDT (US) / 9:30pm EDT (US) / 2:30am (next day) GMT/UTC (intl times):
  MATH 2.0 SERIES
  “Tapped In.” BJ Berquist presents one of the oldest online teacher communities, Tapped In.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/69521

Thursday, April 22nd

• 10am PDT (US) / 1pm EDT (US) / 7pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  INNOSIGHT INSTITUTE SERIES
  “Wichita Public Schools’ Learning Centers: Creating a new educational model.” In this live and interactive event with Michael B. Horn and Katherine Mackey of Innosight Institute, they discuss their recently released education case study about an innovative Kansas-based program that demonstrates how hybrid learning can combat the dropout epidemic in the United States. The program has given adults and youth – including teenage mothers and former gang members – who failed to complete high school a second chance to earn diplomas and escape the lasting economic disadvantages of dropping out. It has also prevented students from leaving high school in the first place by allowing them to retake courses they had failed or dropped.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/69423
• 4pm PDT (US) / 7pm EDT (US) / 11pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  THE AUSTRALIA SERIES
  “Edublogs Talk Time – Tech for Tech’s Sake” with Jo Hart. Our “Fine Focus” session this week is a “Talk Time” facilitated discussion on the use of technology in teaching. Do we sometimes use the technology for its own sake rather than to enhance the learning? Why do we do this? Is it a “good” or “bad” strategy?
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/59851
• 4:30pm PDT (US) / 7:30pm EDT (US) / 11:30pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  VSTE WEBINARS
  “Chris O’Neal.” Teachers in Fluvanna county wanted to integrate technology in a more streamlined, ongoing, and mobile manner. They were also seeking a device that could be instantly turned on, contain content from all areas, and hold student work. iPod Touches were purchased using Stimulus funds for 5 classrooms as a pilot for school year 2009-2010. This webinar will share best practices, content and classroom management tips, and lessons learned.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/62746
• 5pm PDT (US) / 8pm EDT (US) / 12am (next day) GMT/UTC (intl times):
  FUTURE OF EDUCATION SERIES
  “Tim Magner on School 2.0.” Join me for a live and interactive interview with Tim Magner as we discuss “School 2.0″ and the proper role of government in education.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/69425

Friday, April 23rd

• 11:30am PDT (US) / 2:30pm EDT (US) / 6:30pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  “Higher Ed Learning Spaces” with Barbara Lindsey. Come join Professor Kevin Gaugler as he talks with members of BeyondWebCT about the implications of what he calls ‘thirdspace’ teaching, that which transcends the teaching/studying dichotomy familiar to higher education.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/69585

Saturday, April 24th

• 9am PDT (US) / 12pm EDT (US) / 4pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  LEARNING GAMES NETWORK
  “Choosing and Using Video Games in the Classroom: Revising the Game Plan.” This will be an opportunity to learn by having done: in your own classrooms and those of other participants. Apply what we’ve discussed in your classrooms. What worked? What challenges did you face? How did you prep students, coach them, and finally connect the dots and tie experiences to curriculum? What other games are students playing at home? Can that learning extend into our classrooms?
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/58445
• 10am PDT (US) / 1pm EDT (US) / 5pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  LEARNING GAMES NETWORK
  “Designing eGames: Pre-Programming.” There are a variety of options and cool tools to use to help transform a paper prototype of a game into an electronic version. Flash, Shockwave, Scratch, and Mekanimo are just a few examples. We’ll look at several software platforms to sort through what advantages and disadvantages each holds for actually programming a particular game.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/61840

Thanks for your attention, and see you online!

Steve

Steve Hargadon
Elluminate, Inc.

From Steve Hargadon

Larry Ferlazzo on English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies that Work

Join me for a live and interactive interview with Larry Ferlazzo, author of the brand-new English Language Learners:  Teaching Strategies that Work.  Larry’s Websites of the Day…For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL is consistently recognized as one of the great resource blogs for educators.

Date: Wednesday, 21 April, 2010
Time: 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern / 12am (next day) GMT (international times here)
Duration: 1 hour
Location: In Elluminate. Log in at http://tr.im/futureofed. The Elluminate room will be open up to 30 minutes before the event if you want to come in early. To make sure that your computer is configured for Elluminate, please visit http://www.elluminate.com/support. Recordings of the session will be posted within a day of the event at the event page.

Be sure to check the time zones as some of these sessions are at Australian Friendly times.

From Steve Hargadon:

Monday, April 12th

• 8am PDT (US) / 11am EDT (US) / 3pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  ELLUMINATE LIVE WEBINAR SERIES: “Using Emotional Intelligence To Improve Decision Making” with Lou Russell. Current research shows that when we lose our cool over something, it takes us over four hours to get over it. When we’re stressed, our decision making ability is compromised because the brain is working at survival. In this session, Lou will share some of this research and map it to ways you can help improve how your teams react to circumstances. You can help them build resiliency by helping them identify the triggers that take them out, and showing them ways to avoid or react to them.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/64512 (this event requires pre-registration)
• 10:45pm PDT (US) / 1:45am (next day) EDT (US) / 5:45am (next day) GMT/UTC (intl times):
  THE AUSTRALIA SERIES: “Tech Talk Tuesdays: Going 1:1 Laptop” with Anne Mirtschin and Helen Otway. When thinking about beginning a 1:1 laptop program what do you need to consider? Hardware? Software? Infrastructure? Support? Costs? Yes these are all the practical considerations and are very important. But what scaffolding needs to take place for our learners – teachers and students – to prepare for 1:1 learning? Learning styles? Team work vs Independent work? Confidence? Digital Citizenship? Personal Learning skills and attitudes? These are some of the challenges that started to take shape in our first year of providing our Year 7 Laptop Program. Helen will share the Manor Lakes College (Victoria, Australia) story so far and future directions.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/68067

Tuesday, April 13th

• 10am PDT (US) / 1pm EDT (US) / 5pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  ELLUMINATE LIVE WEBINAR SERIES: “Puzzling Opportunities: How To Use Puzzles In Your Training Session” with Dr. Sivasailam “Thiagi” Thiagarajan and Tracy Tagliati. Do you know someone who wastes his or her time solving Sudoku puzzles? (Could that be you?) Attend this session to discover how the addictive and motivating aspects of puzzles can be leveraged to reinforce the learning-and-transfer process before, during, and after your training workshop. Learn how to design and use instructional puzzles to train your participants and to assess their competencies. Explore the instructional use of crossword puzzles, word puzzles, cryptograms, chunks, anagrams, triplets, logic puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, wire puzzles, and Sudoku puzzles. Leave the session with a how-to handout, online tools, and a daily dose of instructional puzzles through Twitter.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/62843 (this event requires pre-registration)
• 11am PDT (US) / 2pm EDT (US) / 6pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  ELLUMINATE LIVE WEBINAR SERIES: “Formalizing Informal Learning: What Are We Talking About” with Lance Dublin. The buzz about informal learning has turned into a clamor. Organizations know they need to jump onto this bandwagon, but they worry about how. Formal learning is well established and is well understood. Yet, informal learning seems obvious but too ill-defined. Now is the time to move into the third dimension of learning, where formal and informal learning intersects with intention. Some experts have called this ‘formalizing informal learning’ while others term it ‘non-formal’ learning. Come and join me in this webinar to learn the distinctions between formal, informal and non-formal learning, and the learning theory behind them. We will explore how then these can be applied in your organization to extend, enable and enhance learning in effective ways never possible before. And we will look at a model for learning that moves beyond the linear either/or choice of formal – informal, and takes us into a third dimension drive by the new social media tools.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/62844 (this event requires pre-registration)
• 1pm PDT (US) / 4pm EDT (US) / 8pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  MSP2 SERIES: “Google Apps for Educators” with Rachel Lacy. Not just a search engine…Google has created numerous free applications just for educators. Google Tools are one of the many emerging Web 2.0 concepts for educators that allow social networking, sharing, collaboration, etc…
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/58400
• 5pm PDT (US) / 8pm EDT (US) / 12am (next day) GMT/UTC (intl times):
  CONVERSATIONS.NET SERIES: “Scott Rosenberg on Say Everything.” Join me as I interview Scott on his book Say Everything, his fascinating book on how blogging began, what its’s becoming, and why it matters. Seriously, don’t miss this one.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/60495

Wednesday, April 14th

• 1am PDT (US) / 4am EDT (US) / 8am GMT/UTC (intl times):
  THE AUSTRALIA SERIES: “eT@lking - Gimp Installation and First Steps” with Marian Heddesheimer. Gimp is a popular Open Source image processing software. It’s features can be compared to commercial programs like Photoshop® or Corel Photopaint®. Gimp is free software so you can download and use it without cost. Using Gimp is a bit different from other programs you may know, but if you get the hang on it, it will be easy to use it. Gimp can be used to edit your photos or create images and graphics from scratch. In this class we will just edit an existing photo (you will get an example photo during the class) and learn how to use the smudge tool from the gimp toolbox.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/67213
• 10am PDT (US) / 1pm EDT (US) / 4pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  THE AUSTRALIA SERIES: “eT@lking - Gimp Installation and First Steps” with Marian Heddesheimer. Gimp is a popular Open Source image processing software. It’s features can be compared to commercial programs like Photoshop® or Corel Photopaint®. Gimp is free software so you can download and use it without cost. Using Gimp is a bit different from other programs you may know, but if you get the hang on it, it will be easy to use it. Gimp can be used to edit your photos or create images and graphics from scratch. In this class we will just edit an existing photo (you will get an example photo during the class) and learn how to use the smudge tool from the gimp toolbox.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/node/67212
• 10am PDT (US) / 1pm EDT (US) / 4pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  ELLUMINATE LIVE WEBINAR SERIES: “Trainingmagnetwork.com- The Psychology Of Growing A Large Learning Community” with Ray Jimenez and Gary VanAntwerp. TrainingMagNetwork.com has 13,000. How did we grow to this number? What did we do consistently to increase the network interactions, sharing and groups? What theories failed and what new insights did we gain? These are some and many other topics we will cover in this session. The psychology of growing a large social learning community required we adhere to some core values, philosophies and practices to allow members to keep on coming back. We believe these practices and beliefs built trust and confidence among members to continue the growth.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/62845 (this event requires pre-registration)
• 12pm PDT (US) / 3pm EDT (US) / 7pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  EDUCATION FOR A DIGITAL WORLD 2.0 SERIES: “Adventures in Virtual Collaborative Authoring” with Sandy Hirtz and Dr. Kevin Kelly. The collaboratively authored book, Education for a Digital World 2.0, and its predecessor Education for a Digital World represent a shift in how educators are sharing their research, experiences and best practices in online teaching and learning. Facilitated completely through virtual interactions, this new model of authoring went beyond writing and editing to become an international effort in community building and professional growth. The success of the first edition has resulted in a second, more inclusive book that offers improvements on the last version and addresses the constant changes in the global eLearning landscape.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/65716 (30 minute session)
• 12:30pm PDT (US) / 3:30pm EDT (US) / 7:30pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  EDUCATION FOR A DIGITAL WORLD 2.0 SERIES: “Immersive Gameworlds for World-Wide Change” with Natasha Boskic. An overview of the role of video and computer games in the context of contemporary educational practice, looking at designing games for learning through engagement in building narratives and making positive modifications in real life behaviour. The question is whether those can have the ability and power to bring social changes and eventually to solve important world-wide issues..
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/65718 (30 minute session)
• 3pm PDT (US) / 6pm EDT (US) / 10pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  EDUCATION FOR A DIGITAL WORLD 2.0 SERIES: “Co-Creation of Content to promote Learning, Activism and Advocacy” with June Kaminski. This session will introduce educators to the use of a variety of ICTs to promote activism and advocacy, and in the process – learning, using a co-creation of usable content approach within the online learning environment. A key question that will be addressed is: How can communicative and creative technologies be used to stimulate meaningful activist engagement with ecological, sustainability, environmental and quality of life dialogue and praxis in education and society at large?
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/65719 (30 minute session)
• 4pm PDT (US) / 7pm EDT (US) / 11pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  MSP2 SERIES: “Why Does E=mc2? Meeting of the MSP2 Book Club” with Kim Lightle. Our next selection for the MSP2 Book Club is Why Does E=mc2? (of course the 2 is squared) and Why We Should Care. This book should appeal to science and math educators alike – what every part of the equation means to modern science as well as where every part came from – even the = and what it means to be “squared.” The book is available online at http://www.scribd.com/doc/23760253/Why-Does-E-mc2.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/61117
• 6pm PDT (US) / 6pm EDT (US) / 1am (next day) GMT/UTC (intl times):
  NETGENED/DISCOVERY EDUCATION SERIES: “Hall Davidson on Budgeting / Big Picture.”
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/node/67557

Thursday, April 15th

• 11am PDT (US) / 2pm EDT (US) / 6pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  PBS SERIES: “Dinosaur Train Geocaching Informational” with Maura Thompson. Informational session for PBS stations and any one else who wants to learn about this exciting educational initiative.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/67352
• 12:30pm PDT (US) / 3:30pm EDT (US) / 7:30pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  THE AUSTRALIA SERIES: “Business Breakfast – Managing Projects with Elluminate and DotProject” with Chris Sutton. In this second of the Business Breakfast Series, Chris will describe the time, people and cost benefits of using internet based tools for the total management of a complex development project. Using Elluminate and DotProject, a web-based project management tool, client and business teams have been able to work together efficiently and effectively across vast distances without the necessity to travel or use expensive tele/video conferencing. The combination of these and other tools for business enable SMEs to keep their costs down, remain competitive and produce high quality results.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/52137
• 4pm PDT (US) / 7pm EDT (US) / 11pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  THE AUSTRALIA SERIES: “Edublogs Serendipity – unconference session” with Jo Hart. Join us in our fortnightly unconference sessions. Bring along the burning issues and hot topics YOU would like to discuss. Topic is chosen by poll at the start of the session.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/59847

Saturday, April 17th

• 9am PDT (US) / 12pm EDT (US) / 4pm GMT/UTC (intl times):
  CLASSROOM 2.0 LIVE! SERIES: “Parent Engagement using Sharepoint as Communication Portal and Learning Platform” with Mike Herrity, Asst. Headmaster at Twynham School, UK.
  LearnCentral Link: http://www.learncentral.org/event/56483

Thanks for your attention, and see you online!

Steve

From Steve Hargadon:

A Fresh look at Teaching The Diary of Anne Frank

Date: Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Time: 5pm Pacific
Location: In Elluminate. http://tinyurl.com/pbscr20 If you haven’t used Elluminate before, you can make sure your computer is configured correctly to enter the room by going to http://www.elluminate.com/support.
Event Page:  http://www.classroom20.com/events/pbs-cr-20a-fresh-look-at

“Webinar participants will get a sneak peek at the all-new adaptation airing on Masterpiece and review educator materials created for middle and high school. These materials include a teacher’s guide created in collaboration with the Holocaust education organization Facing History & Ourselves as well as an omnibus Resources Listing, which collects the best existing resources on Anne Frank and her historical context and offers resources for teens interested in journaling with digital media. Speakers include the author of the teacher’s guide and an educator from Facing History and Ourselves.”

Join Steve Hargadon for a live and interactive interview with Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element:  How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything.
Date:  Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Time: 5pm Pacific

This event will be held in Elluminate so line up your favourite snacks, grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy, wherever you are.

Richard Byrne has created a Google for Teachers Guide and it’s available as a free download.  It’s full of practical ideas for searching, using Google Books, widgets, using Google Docs and Maps and creating quizzes.  Great stuff!

You may be surprised to see how many books are available online, free these days.

For those of you who have watched Silvia Tolisano’s k12 Online presentation “Around the World with Skype“, she has just launched the Around the World in 80 Schools Ning.  For anyone wanting to connect globally, to engage students outside the walls of their classroom this is a wonderful introduction.

A ning is an online community where people can share information and media, form spontaneous discussion groups and ask questions of those with similar interests.  Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner you’ll find value in a ning community.

Two other nings of interest to educators are:

The Future of Education

Classroom 2.0

Cross-posted on The WebFooted Booklady.