What+is+the+PDoD+Portal?

What is The PDoD Portal?
====Learning how to utilize web 2.0 and other technology tools is just the beginning! Today's educators must also understand how to use these tools to effectively impact learning and to increase student achievement. In our post-institute webinar series we'll explore topics ranging from classroom management in a 1:1 setting to cyber-safety and responsible technology use. Using Elluminate, a web conferencing tool, and NING, an online social network community, teachers will engage in real-time collaboration, discussion, and reflection as they implement classroom best practices, responsible technology use, and Web 2.0 tools in their 1:1 lesson plans.====

====The post-institute webinar professional development series includes synchronous and asynchronous professional development opportunities, giving you the option to learn at your own pace, or to join in real-time collaboration sessions. This program model is innovative, built upon just-in-time learning activities that are __engaging__, __relevant__, and __model__ the Web 2.0 tools you'll implement in your own classroom and 1:1 environment.====

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====Webinars will be offered beginning Fall 2011. Please check the calendar for a complete list of dates and topics. Topics are continuously updated and added throughout the year.====

**//Registration & Program Costs//**
====There is no cost associated with participating in the webinar program series. To participate, you must first join the PDOD NING group. By joining the PDOD NING group, you will participate in an engaging and lively online virtual learning community of collaboration and professional development with other like-minded colleagues committed to taking those next steps in utilizing Web 2.0 tools in teaching and learning!====

**//Webinar Program Series Description//**

 * ====**Classroom Management Revisited:** Revisit and critically reflect on best practices for your classroom setup and 1:1 instruction with this collaborative and interactive webinar. What is working? What isn't? What you can do to ensure the success of your 1:1 instruction? The purpose of classroom management in a technology rich learning environment is to create a culture where teaching and learning are enhanced through technology, leading to greater student outcomes within the curriculum. //Available Fall 2011//**====


 * ==== **Lesson Planning in a 1:1 Technology Environment**: This webinar series extends the work begun at the July SLI. Let the 1:1 Learning Collaborative Team coach you in your efforts to implement your 1:1 Lesson plan developed at the Institute. Discuss and reflect on the challenges you've encountered in your own classroom setting and share your lessons learned. The goal of Lesson Planning in a 1:1 Technology Environment series is to help teachers assess the effectiveness of their technology rich lesson plan. Through reflection, discussion, and the sharing of lessons learned, participants will assess the following: 1) Were you able to implement your vision? 2) Did the technology work as well as originally planned? 3) What additional strengths and weaknesses did the technology present in your lesson plan? and most importantly: 4) Were you able to meet your goals and objectives? //Available Fall 2011//**====


 * ====**Creating a Culture of** **Digital Citizenship and Responsible Cyber Students:** Today's world is a digital world, and teachers often play "catchup" to stay one step ahead of their students in the cyber-world. Don't wait until it is too late to prepare! Discover the key elements necessary to create a culture of digital citizenship in your e-classroom. Integral components include e-etiquette, cyber security, and fostering an understanding of cyber bullying among your students, while teaching cyber-bully prevention methods. These digital codes of conduct and best practices will help teachers better integrate digital literacy concepts and techniques in the areas of classroom management and responsible technology. This webinar series will help teachers create a secure and accountable 1:1 classroom. //Available Fall 2011//**====


 * ==== **1:1 Technology Foundations**: Learn how to fully engage Web 2.0 tools in your teaching! Build upon the fundamentals of using these innovative tools in the engaging 1:1 classroom setting. These guided principles and activities will expand upon the tools e-educators have at their disposal and how to maximize the documentation on any given website. The conclusion of this series will yield more confident and tech savvy Web 2.0 educators. //Available Spring 2012//** ====