Online Courses Learning Workshop

Wenatchee, WA

May 18, 2010, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

North Central ESD, Ponderosa Room

Hosted continental breakfast and lunch

Location:
430 Olds Station Road
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Directions

Register: North Central ESD Online Learning Workshop

The Digital Learning Commons in partnership with OSPI and North Central ESD in Wenatchee will be hosting an all day Online Courses workshop on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. We will look at Online Courses with a focus on serving students within your district.

The day will consist of collaboration and discussion of how online courses are changing the shape of education here in Washington.

Although much of the work of the Digital Learning Commons was moved to OSPI, the DLC is still functioning in a limited capacity, including funding and hosting events like this. The conference will highlight select resources that are now available through the Digital Learning Department of OSPI.

If you are interested in presenting, please review our Call for Presenters.

About the Workshops

The group will look at how a district can use approved multi-district online providers to serve the students in their district. Workshops will consist of OSPI best practices presentations, user testimonials, group discussion, and a review of our new Model Online Learning Policy and Procedures. This workshop is for any school looking to create an effective online program to meet their students' needs.

Travel and Lodging

Participants are responsible for all your travel logistics and expenses.

• Comfort Suites (approx. 1 block from training facility)
  195 E. Penny Road
  Wenatchee 98801
  (509) 662-1818

• Marriott (approx. 1 mile from training facility)
  1730 N. Wenatchee Ave.
  Wenatchee 98801
  (509) 667-2775

• Holiday Inn Express (less than a mile from facility)
  (509) 663-6355

Clock Hours

Seven clock-hour credits are available free of charge for this event for educators who participate in the full event. Sorry, no partial hours. Verification of attendance and collection of forms will occur at the end of the closing sessions. If you wish to receive clock hours or travel reimbursement, please plan travel so you are able to stay for the full event. Forms and instructions will be included in your conference packet.

Technology Requirements

Please bring your own laptop to the conference, and make sure it meets the following requirements:

• Internet capability (wireless only). Note: Many school districts have locked down the network access. Please make sure you will be able to access other wireless networks if you are bringing a district machine.
• A current web browser installed: Internet Explorer 8, Firefox 1.5+, or Safari 4.0+.
• Microsoft Office (any version)
• Current versions of common browser plugins, including: Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, Apple Quicktime, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe (Macromedia) Flash Player, Adobe (Macromedia) Shockwave.
• Permission to view and select available wireless networks

If you are unsure of your computers settings or have difficulty, consult with your building's tech person.

Questions?

Please contact Maile Hadley.