Monday, September 28, 2015



Exploring the Impact of Digital Ink in the Classroom
IDC recently conducted a K-12 teacher survey on their use of 
technology in the classroom, and specifically their use of a 
stylus-based device as a teaching tool. Of the teachers using a
digital inking device, 90 percent reported improved quality of 
curriculum materials, and 67 percent said it increased class 
preparation time.

With an ever-increasing range of classroom device options, 
school leaders should consider devices that will most directly 
support authentic and efficient student-teacher engagement 
and reduce time spent on nonteaching-related activities. In this 
webinar, you'll learn about teacher-reported benefits on using ink 
in the classroom and how ienables instant student feedback at 
the "teachable moment." Hear how using a device with an active 
stylus provides the personalization and flexibility of a pen and paper, 
and the immediacy of instant messaging to open and maintain
personal connections at the precise moment students
would be receptive to feedback, thus enabling better learning.
Guests:
Robert J. Baker, IT director and math teacher, Cincinnati Country Day School, Ohio
Andrew Fitzgerald, music teacher, Long Beach Unified School District, Calif.
Jason Mocherman, astronomy teacher, Riverview High School, Fla.
Joshua Seamon, math teacher, Williston-Northampton School, Mass.
Andrew Shelffo, IT director, Williston-Northampton School, Mass.
This webinar will be moderated by Tom Mainelli, program vice president, devices & displays, IDC
Register now for this free live webinar.


How to Deploy a 1:1 iPad Program in Education
So your school is about to launch an iPad program, and you're not
sure where to start?  The Apple Management Experts at JAMF
software can help ensure your iPad program is a success.  By knowing
the right steps and using the right tools, you an easily deploy iPad devices 
in your school.  In this webinar, you'll learn best practices and lessons
learned from iPad 1:1 pioneer, Fraser Speirs, as we discuss the necessary
steps for getting a 1:1 iPad program up an running using the Casper Suite 
and Apple's user-friendly deployment programs.



Guests:
Dave Saltmarsh, education evangelist, JAMF Software
Fraser Speirs, head of computing and IT, Cedars School of Excellence
This webinar will be moderated by Sean Herdman, associate publisher, Editorial Projects in Education
Register now for this free live webinar.

Webinar: Innovation, Individualization, and Inspiration:
Using High-Quality Early Childhood Programs as a Model for Education in Early Elementary and Beyond

Join us for a free live webinar
Thursday, October 1, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. EDT

For nearly 30 years, Teaching Strategies has helped early childhood programs to improve outcomes through developmentally appropriate practice. This series of two webinars from Teaching Strategies will share lessons learned from decades of innovation in high-quality early childhood programs, and highlight the ways that applying these strategies can build program quality and support success for all children from birth through third grade.
Kai-leĆ© Berke, Teaching Strategies’ Chief Academic Officer, will define developmentally appropriate practice; offer support for building strong teacher-child relationships through responsive caregiving and teaching; showcase the powerful impact of project-based, hands-on investigations that encourage children’s creativity and critical thinking skills; and provide strategies for building a high-quality learning environment that will help lay the foundation for children’s future success in school and in life.
Able Net University Live Webinar Schedule:
Wednesday, 09/30/15
Transition Techniques for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transform Meltdown to Calm-down
by Padmaja Sarathy, MA, Author & Educational Consultant
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Literacy Journey: Invigorate Instruction to Engage Learners with Severe and Multiple Disabilities
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Friday, September 25, 2015

Supermoon Lunar Eclipse - Blood Moon or Harvest Moon

Lunar Eclipse Seen in San Diego Image

I know I am getting this information out sort of okay, late----

Hopefully you can go back to some of these sites to use the added information next week:

Supermoon lunar eclipse:  How science explains the epic night sky event - space.com - be sure to go to this site to check out the latest pics and info after the lunar eclipse

September 27 / September 28, 2015 - Total Lunar Eclipse - timeanddate.com

Super Blood Moon eclipse on night of September 27-28 - Earthsky.org

OH NO --- here is the bad news --- you are going to have to rely on the above links ---- the conditions are supposed to be bad for us in Connecticut!

Viewing conditions:  Supermoon to coincide with lunar eclipse in rare celestial event Sunday night - AccuWeather.com


Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Free Career Match Site for Middle/High School Students


Myverse is an online/mobile resource starting with Middle/High School students where they match students in under one minute with an 85-90% accuracy to 1-5 careers.  The site then shows the matched careers in a video format.  The site also matches the students to a major/course and then matches them to a college or community college.

In addition, Myverse is adding tools in finance, health, personal growth, cultures and lots more.

This is a free site:  click here  

Monday, September 14, 2015

Constitution Day - September 17th!

CONSTITUTION DAY RESOURCES


According to the Library of Congress site:

On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution was signed by 39 delegates.  The document was then sent to the states for ratification, and went into effect on June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.

Check out these sites for additional information, lesson plans, and resources:

Constitution Day Resources - The Library of Congress Thomas

Resources for Teaching the Consititution - NCSS resource page

Constitution Day Resources - National Constitution Center

Teaching with Documents:  Observing Constitution Day - National Archives

United States (U.S.) Constitution Day 2015 - ConstitutionFacts.com

Constitution Day - Constitutionday.com




Thursday, September 10, 2015

The READ Program is BACK! Wednesday, September 30th 5 pm to 6 pm


Image result for reading education assistance dogsIf you are interested in having your child read to a dog and NOT JUST ANY DOG - a R.E.A.D. registered therapy animals have been trained and tested for health, safety, appropriate skills, and temperament.  When these special animals come to listen to children read, it's fun!  And that makes all the difference.  Their presence creates an environment that is inviting, nonjudgmental, and empowering.    




The R.E.A.D Program is back at the SERC Library!  We will have our first program on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH FROM 5 PM TO 6 PM!

If you are interested in having your child (Grades K-4) participate, please email the SERC Library at circ@ctserc.org or call 860.632-1485 x 235!

In addition to the reading to the dogs, we will also provide opportunity for arts and crafts and snack!  Sign up soon as 'spots' are limited!

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Free Webinar

You're Invited to the September #HatchExperts 
Webinar
Free Professional Development on Your Schedule

Marianne Gibbs - EdD, OTR
Marianne Gibbs
EdD, OTR
Add to Calendar2:00 - 3:30 PM EST

Join occupational therapist and NAEYC speaker, Marianne Gibbs, EdD, OTR, for an engaging session on the fine motor development of young children
3-6 years old. She will share meaningful activities and techniques that are ready 
to use in the classroom and at home!


Register Now

Thursday, September 3, 2015

New Resources

Have you checked out the SERC Library's latest acquisitions?

If not, view the 2015 Library Acquisitions LibGuide - click HERE to check out all the latest resources added to the collections at the SERC Library!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Webinar on Math


Content Provided by:
Using Data to Drive Personalized Math Learning Needs
Technologies to support data-driven decision-making hold great promise for increasing the effectiveness of teaching and learning activities, accelerating student achievement, and improving organizational performance. To access what students are learning and how they are progressing, educators can now use a continuous improvement framework for data-driven decision-making to organize people and processes to reach education objectives.
Join us for this webinar and discuss topics including:
  • Increase student access to technology.
  • Building a sustainable data analysis framework
  • Common challenges involved in establishing data-driven practices
  • Incorporating blended learning environments to meet school goals
Guest:
Sharnell Jackson, founder and CEO, Data-Driven Innovations Consulting
This webinar will be moderated by Joe Trahan, curriculum designer, DreamBox Learning.
Register now for this free live webinar.