Thursday, December 26, 2013
Just a reminder
We just wish to remind patrons that the SERC Library is closing at Noon today, Thursday, December 26th and we will be open from 8:30 am to 2 pm on Friday, December 27th. In addition we will be closed on Saturday, December 28th through Wednesday, January 1st. We will be open Thursday, January 2nd and Friday, January 3rd 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. We will be open Saturday, January 4th from 9 am to 1 pm.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Winter Solstice
Okay, so it's the Winter Solstice on December 21 at 11:11 am so what ----- well that means the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere ----- I know what you are thinking ----- Wow, great, short day, long night ----- here is the good part and then we turn the corner towards the longest day, you know we start gaining more daylight hours each day ----- and let's face it ------ that is something to celebrate!!!!!!
For more on the Winter Solstice check out these sites:
EarthSky | Science News | Great Photos | Sky Alerts
Everything you need to know: December solstice 2013
Earth closest to sun for the year on January 4, 2014
National Geographic has information on the Solstice and additional information on 5 sky events
For more on the Winter Solstice check out these sites:
Everything you need to know: December solstice 2013
Earth closest to sun for the year on January 4, 2014
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Free Webinar: Beyond School by Education Week
Yes, just in time for the holidays ---- a FREE webinar!
Beyond School: Earning Credit for Real-World Experiences
In Providence, R.I., the school system values learning that happens both inside and outside the classroom. The 23,500-student district is in the third year of a collaborative project with the nonprofit Providence After School Alliance that enables students to earn digital badges and even course credit for experiences that take place beyond the schoolhouse doors.
The expanded learning opportunities include working on engineering projects, video-editing, community service, and business start-ups. The project began as a pilot in 2011 with just 30 students. It's now in two high schools with plans to expand to four, serving 200 students by next year.
Join Education Week for this webinar featuring representatives from the school district and the nonprofit partner organization that teamed up on the project. Find out what they've learned along the way to broaden community support and better serve students through real-life experiences.
Patrick Duhon, director of expanded learning, Providence Public Schools/Providence After School Alliance, R.I.
This webinar will be moderated by Caralee Adams, contributing writer, Education Week.
Beyond School: Earning Credit for Real-World Experiences
In Providence, R.I., the school system values learning that happens both inside and outside the classroom. The 23,500-student district is in the third year of a collaborative project with the nonprofit Providence After School Alliance that enables students to earn digital badges and even course credit for experiences that take place beyond the schoolhouse doors.
The expanded learning opportunities include working on engineering projects, video-editing, community service, and business start-ups. The project began as a pilot in 2011 with just 30 students. It's now in two high schools with plans to expand to four, serving 200 students by next year.
Join Education Week for this webinar featuring representatives from the school district and the nonprofit partner organization that teamed up on the project. Find out what they've learned along the way to broaden community support and better serve students through real-life experiences.
Guests:
Alex
Molina,
deputy director, Providence After School Alliance, R.I.Patrick Duhon, director of expanded learning, Providence Public Schools/Providence After School Alliance, R.I.
This webinar will be moderated by Caralee Adams, contributing writer, Education Week.
Underwriting for the content of this
webinar has been provided by the Wallace Foundation.
Register now for this free live webinar.Friday, December 6, 2013
Webinars: 21st Century Skills and Kid's Online Privacy and Digital Footprints
Okay, continuing our theme of FREE webinars:
Integrating 21st Century Skills into Core Instruction
Today's students need to develop 21st century skills to prepare for college and to compete in our global economy. Attend this upcoming webinar and find out how to:
Sponsored by: leArning3.com
Integrating 21st Century Skills into Core Instruction
Date: Monday, December 12, 2013
Time: 2:00pm EST / 11:00am PST
Time: 2:00pm EST / 11:00am PST
Duration: 1 hour
Speaker:
Dawn Siech, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Tipton Community School District
- Prepare students for upcoming assessments
- Incorporate digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem solving skills into everyday instruction
- Implement a web-based 21st century skills supplementary curriculum
- Take practical steps to ensure a smooth implementation
Sponsored by: leArning3.com
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Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. Eastern for "Think
Twice: Kids' Online Privacy and Digital Footprints," with Lisa Highfill,
K-12 instructional technology coach for the Pleasanton Unified School District.
Learnmore and pre-register. Visit the Digital Citizenship community at www.edweb.net/digitalcitizenship.
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