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January 2009
 IN THIS ISSUE
 
  • Digital Inauguration
  • Free Online Course
  • Live Webcast
  • Featured Guide Sheet
  • Upcoming Workshop
    • Get hyperconnected with Nortel LearniT in 2009! Help your students explore the new Presidency with a tech-filled approach; review our new free online professional development course; discover ways to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences and learn more about constructivist teaching at a national conference. As always, please share news about your classroom innovations and let us know how we can support your work.

     

     A Nation Celebrates

     

     

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    The excitement and interest in the recent elections leads to a fun and tech-filled look at the upcoming Presidential Inauguration. Check out these great lessons and activities which put the power of the digital electorate to work in your classroom.
    Be sure to also learn more about digital citizenship with these online resources.

     

     

    21st Century e-Teaching

     

      
    Start the new year by strenghtening your hyperconnected teaching skills by joining an elite group of teachers participating in the 21st Century e-Teaching initiative. This all new eLearning course is completely free and filled with important skill building activities. 
    21st Century e-Teacher is sure to become an acknowledged staple for all educators interested in mastering and applying technology integrated teaching skills. Learn more and register to participate at http://eteacher.NortelLearniT.org

     

     Lights, Camera, Action --

     

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    Students get more excited and engaged in learning when fueled by real-world experiences.  Hand students video cameras and have them conduct their own interviews with professionals and you have the makings for powerful STEM focused project-based experiences we call Career Bytes. 

     

    Find out how to do this through a live event with Kevin Hampton and his TV and Video Production students.  Kevin is the Video Production Coordinator for Ferguson-Florissant School District in Florissant, MO. Join this conversation Thursday January 15, 2009, 4:00–4:30 PM EDT, by visiting centra.nortel.com and entering Event  ID: QKL801330 and password: january.

     

    Featured Guide Sheet

     

     

    Get more out of your school sanctioned field trips with a few simple techniques that technologify the experience. Use the easy to follow tips in our newest Guide Sheet on Digital Field Trips to discover ways to use technology to prepare your students for their field trip experience, engage them during their off-site visit, and share their knowledge when they return.        

     

    Professional Development

     

                          modern_knowledge   Looking for an excellent opportunity to expand your project-based teaching? Consider attending Constructing Modern Math/Science Knowledge.  This one-of-a-kind educational event will be held January 22, 2009 at Philadelphia's Science Leadership Academy. This is a Minds-on Institute for K-12 teachers, administrators and technology coordinators looking for practical and inspirational ways to use computers to enhance STEM learning.
      Engage. Learn. Inspire.
     
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