2011-12 Webinar Series

CoSN Webinars for 2011-2012
All webinars are scheduled on Tuesdays at
1pm ET/noon CT/11am MT/10am PT

The 2011-2012 Internet and Education Webinar Series for K-12 education technology leaders includes six interactive sessions, including one free bonus event in conjunction with the CoSN Annual Conference. Each hour-long session will feature presentations by education technology experts on K-12 education technology issues. During each interactive session, experts will address challenges and opportunities facing educators and administrators and give participants the opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue.

Current paid Institutional and Corporate members receive the entire series for free; Individual members receive two free and may purchase the others. Non-members may purchase individual events for $98 each.

May 15: Horizon Report: 2012 K-12 Edition

Join us for a preview of the much-anticipated “2012 Horizon Report K-12 Edition,” being released this summer. Join Larry Johnson, CEO of the New Media Consortium Group and Founder of the Horizon Project, who will discuss the six emerging technologies that will have the biggest impact on learning in the next year, two years, and three years. Joining Dr. Johnson on this one-hour webinar are Annamaria Schrimpf, Director of Educational Technology, Winchester Public Schools, MA, and Jim Vanides, Education Program Manager, HP, who will discuss how to use the Horizon Report Toolkit for your own strategic planning and professional development. This edition of the Horizon Report is a collaboration with the New Media Consortium Group, CoSN, and ISTE.

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NOTE: Member log-in is required. Non-members must register. Free for current Institutional and Corporate members.

Adobe Connect is a co-producer of these online events.

Moderator of these webinars is Karen Greenwood Henke, Managing Director, Nimble Press.

Completed Webinars
To access the completed webinars, please visit the Archived Webinars section in the Knowledge Center.

October 11: Planning for the Shift from Print to Digital
The shift from print to digital curriculum requires district leaders to work strategically together in new ways, specifically the technology and curriculum directors. This webinar provides insights and ideas for how to work collaboratively to develop learning environments that effectively engage students. You’ll hear about best practices from district teams and how a new course, “From Vision to Action: Planning for 21st Century Teaching and Learning Environments,” developed by CoSN for ASCD, can help your team synch up. This webinar is part one of a two part series.

November 8: CoSN’s CETL Certification — A Preview
Members receive a sneak preview into the upcoming Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) Program. Achieving CETL Certification will set you apart from your peers and demonstrate that you have mastered the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective CTO. Hear what this rigorous exam will include and how it’s structured, how to prepare for the exam, and how achieving CETL certification will enhance your career.

December 13: Next Generation Curriculum Delivery
As the shift from print to digital continues, learning management systems increasingly integrate data from student information system with curriculum resources to strengthen instruction. Hear recent insights about K-12 educational community attitudes and expectations on the use of SIS and LMS in today’s classrooms from Gartner, Inc. The American Association of School Administrators and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) will share insights about the upcoming Closing the Gap online communities of practice for school district leaders on the culture of powerful use of data tostrengthen instruction.

January 17: Measuring Tech Readiness for 2014 Testing
When formative and summative assessments go digital, school districts have to be ready to handle the capacity, security, and authentication required. IT readiness for these various assessments is a great way to set the agenda and lead the conversation in your district to make network development a top priority for the future of teaching and learning.

February 16: A New Culture of Learning Online Book Club
Bonus Event – For CoSN members and attendees of the Annual Conference.
Join CoSN online for a book club discussion on A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change. John Seely Brown and Douglas Thomas will keynote the CoSN Conference in March. CoSN members and all registered attendees are invited to dive deep into the themes of the book at this special pre-conference webinar.

April 17: Making the Connections in Mobile Learning
So it’s your job to make the connection happen for mobile learning in your district. Get the latest tips and solutions from district leaders on designing and building wireless networks that are secure, reliable, and have the capacity to deliver access everywhere for everyone.