DLS Professional Development

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: COURSES & RESOURCES

Video Programs and Series
Distance Learning Videoconferences/Webcasts
Virtual Worlds
Other Professional Development Opportunities
Other Online Resources for Media/Technology Administration

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Video Programs and Series(view online):

Experience Odyssey: Spotlighting Resources that Work Valuable resources used by educators and schools across North Carolina to improve the success of students.
ESL/LEP/Second Languages videos deal with delivery of instruction and the Standard Course of Study
The IMPACT Vision for collaboration and integrating technology
NC WiseOwl Introduction a video introduction to the website
School Library Media and Technology Programs
Best Practices
Flexible Access
Books, Books, Books (2008 is now available)
IMPACT
Professional Assessment
StarSchools Technology Series 8 series of videos focusing on integrating technology into the curriculum
NC Museum of Natural Sciences: 8 full length videos plus 3 short ones on transforming school grounds.

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Distance Learning Videoconferences/Webcasts

eForums--Discussions with a variety of educational professionals
NCDPI Video Conferencing Center -- Teleconferences over NCIH
DPI Jukebox Workshops
DPI Take Ten Workshops

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Virtual Worlds

What does it mean to be part of a virtual world?
What virtual worlds are available to adults and to children?
How can these worlds be used in education?

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Other Professional Development Opportunities

=Free =Fee Required

USDLC now free for all North Carolina educators.
Best Practices Modules
LEARN NC -
UNC-TV's ED Channel -
Annenberg Foundation/Annenberg Media
Web Standards course for creating better web pages
PBS Training Modules on the Web provide a proactive process for improving social competence and academic acheivement for all students.
State colleges and universities offer a variety of resources.
Training materials for school executive and teacher evaluations.
NC DPI offers a Professional Development Web site. Check it often to see what's new.

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Other Online Resources for Media/Technology Administration

Instructional Technology Section provides support services and technology and instructional resources to the public schools of North Carolina.
IMPACT for Schools Media and technology programs are an integral part of education. Collaboration is the key. Teachers, media and technology personnel, and administrators collaborate to create a 21st century learning environment in which student learning is the focus. Students simultaneously collaborate with each other and their teachers to learn how to solve problems, complete real world tasks, and take charge of their own progress.
eBistro a professional development tool for educators in North Carolina that will help teachers feel more comfortable integrating technology into the curriculum. Participants are able to create a login, complete individual learning modules, and save their work in their own digital portfolio. Other areas of eBistro provide resources for grant writing and other items deemed important for teachers.

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