Students are Invited to Learn About The “Ultimate Gift”
January 26th, 2012
EduTech will facilitate interactive videoconference participation for one classroom (grade 5-8) to participate in Polycom’s AskAuthor Special Event The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall. Connection is planned for March 6th.
Faced with the challenge of total blindness, Jim Stovall has gone on to become a National Olympic weightlifting champion; an Emmy Award winner; the President and Co-Founder of Narrative Television Network; and a world-renowned author and speaker. Upon his death, Red Stevens, a self-made millionaire, singles out his nephew to receive some special life lessons and tasks to complete in order to receive his bequest.
ASK Author events are FREE. Classrooms are required to read The Ultimate Gift in preparation for the author interview. ASK (Authors Specialist and Knowledge) is a process that provides students with the opportunity to interview an author or a subject specialist in the topic they are reading about
Registration is first come first served. If interested don’t wait contact Kari Sauer at EduTech today to sign up by email kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu or by phone 800.804.8550.
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Help Celebrate Black History Month in February with Center for Puppetry Arts “Exploring Africa”
January 23rd, 2012
Exploring Africa program February 9 & 10, 2012 (10-11 am cst each day) Session is tailored to grades 2-3. Students will build a Giraffe Rod Puppet while learning about Africa. They will look at different types of homes, people, environments and animals of the Savanna. Animal habitats and protection from predators will be discussed. Great for multicultural units. Three spots/session. COST: $70
For more information and to Register, contact Kari Sauer by email at kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu or by phone at 1.800.804.8550.
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Looking for One More North Dakota Classroom to Participate in Special Author Interview with Local Author
January 19th, 2012
A Special “Author Interview” with local author Eva Ridenhour is planned in Celebration of the Seventh Annual Read Across North Dakota 2012 facilitated by EduTech.
On February 17, 2012 two North Dakota classrooms will have a unique opportunity to participate in a collaborative ask the author interview with 8-year old homeschooler Eva Ridenhour by videoconference. This young author, illustrator and dancer from Mandan, ND will share the steps, the processes, and the technology used in her authorship project. Ms. Ridenhour will be accompanied by educator and mother Gwyn Ridenhour. Participation will fill fast!
Spots will fill quickly! There is no cost to participate. Not grade level specific. Interested parties can contact Kari Sauer at kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu. Selection will be determined on a first come, first served basis. For more information on this young author visit, www.evaridenhour.com.
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Registration Closes January 25th for Classroom Participation in the Seventh Annual Read Across North Dakota
January 19th, 2012
Classrooms are invited to participate in the seventh annual Read Across North Dakota (RAND). Registration closes January 25th! RAND is open to K-12 classrooms who have access to H.323 (IP) videoconference equipment.
Now in its seventh year, RAND is modeled after the international Read Around the Planet (RAP) event but includes only K-12 classes in North Dakota. If your students have never participated in RAND it’s an awesome way to celebrate reading and literacy with another classroom! There is no cost to participate. To register, www.edutech.nodak.edu/video/rand.
This activity was designed to give students in elementary and secondary schools around the state the opportunity to read to each other, collaborate and contribute to each other’s learning in real time, using advanced multi-point video conferencing technology. Interactive video classroom-to-classroom connections will take place February 15-16, 2012. Each connection is scheduled for one hour. Registration deadline is January 25th.
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Read Around the Planet Registration Closes January 13th!
January 5th, 2012
K-12 language arts teachers and students are invited to participate in the Eleventh Annual Read Around the Planet 2012 international event that provides an opportunity for teachers and students around the globe to cross traditional classroom boundaries in celebrating literacy and reading. Through the use of real time live point-to-point videoconferencing technology the event connects classrooms (students) around the world by celebrating literacy through sharing their favorite story, skit, poem or literacy works. No cost to participate.
EduTech will again facilitate all North Dakota teacher registration, test calls and event scheduling with TWICE. Teacher registration is available at http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/video/rap/. Important RAP dates to remember:
- December 1, 2011: Teacher Registration opens
- January 13, 2012: Teacher Registration closes
- January 14-25, 2012: Leftover/Late Registration
- By January 28, 2012: Matched partner details available
- February 2012: Techs do test calls and teachers talk to each other
- February 22-March 7, 2012: Connections occur.
Prior to the event teachers are encouraged to download the Teacher Packet and Lesson Plan at http://www.twice.cc/read. For more information contact your Regional Information Technology Specialist (http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/contact/) or Kari Sauer at kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu or 1.800.804.8550.
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A Fantastic Learning Opportunity for two North Dakota Classrooms to Participate in Collaborative Interview with Local Author
December 29th, 2011
North Dakota Classrooms are Invited to Participate in a Special “Author Interview” in Celebration of the Seventh Annual Read Across North Dakota 2012 facilitated by EduTech.
On February 17, 2012 two North Dakota classrooms will have a unique opportunity to participate in a collaborative ask the author interview with 8-year old homeschooler Eva Ridenhour by videoconference. This young author, illustrator and dancer from Mandan, ND will share the steps, the processes, and the technology used in her authorship project. Ms. Ridenhour will be accompanied by educator and mother Gwyn Ridenhour. Participation will fill fast!
Spots will fill quickly! There is no cost to participate. Not grade level specific. Interested parties can contact Kari Sauer at kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu. Selection will be determined on a first come, first served basis. For more information on this young author visit, www.evaridenhour.com.
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History of Mexico
December 28th, 2011
Mexico Program January 17 & 18, 2012 (10-11 am cst each day) Session is tailored to grades 3-6. Students learn about the history and culture of Mexico and its people through the art of the mask. Learning activities center around the story of the flag of Mexico and ancient Aztec culture, ancient pictographs of indigenous animals of the New World, and the Spanish influence after the landing of Cortez. Students also are introduced to a modern holiday that ties the two cultures together/ Dia de los Muertos. Three spots/session. COST: $70
For more information and to Register, contact Kari Sauer by email at kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu or by phone at 1.800.804.8550.
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Celebrate Black History Month by Participating in Unique Polycom Ask Author Interview
December 15th, 2011
One North Dakota 5th or 6th grade classroom is invited to participate in an ASK Author Interview with Sue Stauffacher and her book Bessie Smith and the Night Riders on February 1, 2012 by videoconference. Stauffachers book Bessie Smith and the Night Riders celebrates Black History Month.
Based on a true incident Bessie Smith, a famous blues singer, shares how she faced danger. Her story is that of empowerment and how she stood up for what’s right. Registration is first come first served. If interested don’t wait contact Kari Sauer at EduTech today to sign up by email kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu or by phone 800.804.8550.
ASK (Authors Specialist and Knowledge) is a process that provides students with the opportunity to interview an author or a subject specialist in the topic they are reading about in a novel, Bessie Smith and the Night Riders. The program uses excellent literature, journal writing and interviewing to promote reading for understanding. Preparation resources are available at http://askprocess.wikispaces.com
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Showcase Your Classroom Reading with other Classrooms. Participate in Read Across North Dakota 2012 Videoconference Reading Activity
December 15th, 2011
Teachers and students are invited to participate in the seventh annual Read Across North Dakota (RAND). RAND is open to K-12 classrooms who have access to H.323 (IP) videoconference equipment.
Now in its seventh year, RAND is modeled after the international Read Around the Planet (RAP) event but includes only K-12 classes in North Dakota. If you and your students have never participated in either event, then consider using RAND as a great way to prepare your class for the RAP event in February and March. Either way you’re providing your students with an awesome way to celebrate reading and literacy with another classroom! There is no cost to participate. To register, www.edutech.nodak.edu/video/rand.
This activity was designed to give students in elementary and secondary schools around the state the opportunity to read to each other, collaborate and contribute to each other’s learning in real time, using advanced multi-point video conferencing technology. Interactive video classroom-to-classroom connections will take place February 15-16, 2012. Each connection is scheduled for one hour. Registration deadline is January 25th.
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Read Around the Planet 2012 – A Celebration of NEA’s Read Across America [February 22 - March 7]! **REGISTRATION NOW OPEN **
December 15th, 2011
K-12 language arts teachers and students are invited to participate in the Eleventh Annual Read Around the Planet 2012 international event that provides an opportunity for teachers and students around the globe to cross traditional classroom boundaries in celebrating literacy and reading. Through the use of real time live point-to-point videoconferencing technology the event connects classrooms (students) around the world by celebrating literacy through sharing their favorite story, skit, poem or literacy works. No cost to participate.
EduTech will again facilitate all North Dakota teacher registration, test calls and event scheduling with TWICE. Teacher registration is available at http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/video/rap/. Important RAP dates to remember:
- December 1, 2011: Teacher Registration opens
- January 13, 2012: Teacher Registration closes
- January 14-25, 2012: Leftover/Late Registration
- By January 28, 2012: Matched partner details available
- February 2012: Techs do test calls and teachers talk to each other
- February 22-March 7, 2012: Connections occur.
Prior to the event teachers are encouraged to download the Teacher Packet and Lesson Plan at http://www.twice.cc/read. For more information contact your Regional Information Technology Specialist (http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/contact/) or Kari Sauer at kari.sauer@sendit.nodak.edu or 1.800.804.8550.
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