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 it enables 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-leé 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 LIMITED SPACE -REGISTER NOW ›  Wednesday, 10/07/15 Literacy Journey: Invigorate Instruction to Engage Learners with Severe and Multiple Disabilities by Padmaja Sarathy, MA, Author & Educational Consultant LIMITED SPACE -REGISTER NOW › Hundreds of FREE Recorded Webinars! Every AbleNet University live webinar is recorded and available 24/7 for you to view when it is convenient for you. VIEW FULLWEBINAR ARCHIVE NOW ›