Webinar

=Introduction:= The web introduces a new kind of learning called the webinar. What is a Webinar? A webinar is a short seminar on the web. It is usually about 1 hour long. Some webinars are free others have a fee. Usually, you need a **phone line** (cell or hard line) to call in and access to **high speed internet.** Also, you should have not problem seeing videos and such on your computer. You need to sign up for the webinar. The hosting organization will send a confirmation email with a **link** and **phone number** that you need to use to access the webinar. toc

**Tasks**:
We are going to participate in a Webinar. First, we are going to simulate the experience in class, and then, at the assigned time, you will want to participate.

Task 1
In Class Experience: At 6:30, you will do a conference call. Please follow the directions that are in your Email.

**Task 2**
Prepare for the conference. Phone conference at:4:30-5:30 (Read and summarize Verbally) || **Recorder** (During Phone Conference**1.** || On the teacher side Struggling teachers/ cutting ties with students Schools should provide more teachers more time Provide more connection in the classroom Teachers should have more time, more preparation Teachers allowed more collaboration in other countries ‘Teaching isn’t a career’, she doesn’t agree with this perspective, should be more respected 40 states don’t have licensures, not acceptable || Amanda || Casey || · Teacher preparation is very important. · Strong background in subject and fully prepared for different types of learning · Lots of time to collaborate · Professional development opportunities need to be more appropriate to what is needed
 * ~ ==**Question**== || **Reader - Orator**
 * * **1. Who is Linda Darling Hammond?** []
 * Great educator
 * Yale graduate
 * Temple University 1978
 * 300 publications.
 * Impressive educational and professional background || Jenny || John ||
 * * **2. Who is Linda Darling Hammond (wikipedia)?** []
 * Focused on standards for teaching
 * Led the effort for licensing standards for teachers. - Required what teachers need to know
 * Named one of the nation's 10 most influential people in education.
 * 20 different awards.
 * Served on Obama's Education campaign
 * Currently a professor at Stanford University || Karrie ||  ||
 * * **3. What does she believe about teaching today?** []
 * * **4. What does some news say about her and why?** []
 * Some news says that she if Obama secretary education they would have a revolt from reformers. Washington Post said it's a job for a reformer. || Karen || Snoann ||
 * * **5. What does some news say about her and why?** []
 * Only 3 newspapers endorse her. The others may think negatively because she is dangerous, pro-union, and an education gurou.. || Jenn || ||
 * * **6. What does she believe about the world issues with education and why?** []
 * ** Education has taken steps backwards rather than forward **
 * **Need more funding for education**
 * **Assessments should be based on higher order thinking**
 * **There is a gap in teaching skills and funding**
 * **System is not set up equally in education**
 * **Teachers need to be valued** || Terrence || Michelle ||
 * * 7. What does she believe about the world issues with education and why? **[]** || Debbie || ||
 * * 8. What does she say about teach preparation and is it important? **[]** ||

· Teachers in higher-achieving countries get 15-25 hours a week to plan collaboratively, teachers in the U.S. have significantly less (no making lesson plans at the kitchen table on a Sunday night). · Create “polished stones” (the more prepared the lesson/teacher, the more polished it becomes).
 * Liz || Samantha ||
 * * 9. What does she say about teach preparation and is it important? **[]** ||

- School by school reform -- adopt policy, set goals - Cannot be satisfied by little changes – must address broader systemic issues - For every school transformed there are multiple that lack resources - Entire overhaul of Ed system – focus on long-term investments - Allow greater investment in technology, summer programs, social services, etc.
 * Steve || ||
 * * 10. What does she say about teacher ed. on Edutopia? **[]**
 * **organizes course work and experiences around what good teaching is**
 * **believes in usage of PDE programs**
 * **students must have good experiences outside of classroom (in classroom setting)** || Jill || Matt ||
 * * 11. What does she say about teacher ed. on Edutopia? **[]** || Vicki || ||
 * * 12. How does she compare to others on School improvement issues? **[]** ||

- Change of single school doesn’t help - NJ – success b/c qualified, involved teachers, small class, full day KG, high quality early childhood education.
 * Tom || Chris ||
 * * 13. How does she compare to others on School improvement issues? **[]** ||
 * Callie || ||
 * * 14. What is she doing now? **[]**
 * Leads the Obama transition team’s working group on education policy
 * Education professor at Stanford
 * An authority on school reform, educational equity and teacher quality || Demetria || Kristin ||
 * * 15. What happened in her first Webinar?
 * Standardized Tests: students can’t apply what they learned to higher order thinking
 * Lack of motivation in US
 * Trying to create risk takers
 * It would take 300 million dollars to develop core curriculum
 * Music enhances cognition || Rebecca ||  ||

Task 3
After the video conference, write a response/reflection using the DISCUSSION tab at the top of this wiki page.** You may also ask a question. You may need to ask permission for using the discussion. You must also respond to another person's comment.
 * Write a response by Sunday PM.