Consortium for Interactive Instruction - WHRO

01/06/2017

Are you using Scratch or Scratch Jr in the classroom? Are you teaching Cyber Security? We want to hear from you!!

The Great Computer Challenge Committee would like you to take a few minutes to fill out the following survey so that we can make sure the competition is moving along with the schools and the technologies they are teaching. Please click submit at the end of this survey.

If you are not the appropriate person to fill this out, please direct this survey to the appropriate people within your schools, whether it is specific teachers, the ITRT, or the computer club that meets after school.

OVERVIEW OF ITEMS UP FOR DISCUSSION

• Possibility of adding a Cyber Security Category in 2017. Need to determine interest.

• Possibility of adding a Scratch Jr and Scratch Category in 2017 or 2018. Need to determine interest.

• We plan on combining 2 categories, Visual Programming and JAVA Programming and want to make sure there are no issues making this change. The new category would be named Object Oriented Programming.

SURVEY DUE by COB January 9, 2017:
http://education.whro.org/gcc16-17survey

Great Computer Challenge Dates for 2017 - REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!!

SENIOR (6-12) GCC 2017 – April 1, 2017

JUNIOR (K-5) GCC 2017 – May 13, 2017 http://education.whro.org/gcc

The Great Computer Challenge Committee would like you to take a few minutes to fill out the following survey so that we can make sure the competition is moving along with the schools and the technologies they are teaching. Please click submit at the end of this survey. If you are not the appropriate...

01/05/2017

Spread the word!! You have until February 17 to save 20% using promocode LoveLearningInWinter.
http://education.whro.org/pd-promos

WHRO Education offers online courses for teachers to take so they can renew their teaching license. There are some amazing courses scheduled this Winter. Many start January 18!! Graduate credit available for most of the courses through James Madison University!

Contact us directly with any questions. [email protected] or call 866.559.2353

Full list can be found here. http://education.whro.org/pdcourseschedule

Register today!! http://education.whro.org/ero-login

We’re WHRO, educational technology leaders with 50 years of proven experience, developing purpose-built digital content for professional development, classroom instruction, and blended learning. WHRO Education offers a broad range of free and fee-based online content and development services to meet...

10/20/2016

Apple Education will be at WHRO on October 25, 2016 with 2 FREE sessions. If you are interested, please register. Please share.

Apple Tech Update for Education
More details and link to register.
http://newsletter.whro.org/v.aspx?n=3214
Date: October 25, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: WHRO
5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508
Who should attend: Superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, technology integrationists, and technology directors

Everyone Can Code
More details and link to register.
http://newsletter.whro.org/v.aspx?n=3215
Date: October 25, 2016
Time: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: WHRO
5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508
Who should attend: Superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, technology integrationists, and technology directors

Come to this event and find out how the latest Apple products can support teaching and learning in your school or district. You’ll also learn about Everyone Can Code, a new approach to coding that gives everyone the power to learn, write, and teach code.

04/06/2015

TSIP Anytime Anywhere is a great class for ALL!! Class begins April 13!! IT'S ONLINE!! You can get 45 recertification points!!

TSIP Anywhere Anytime is a six-week online course that is an online adaptation of the ever popular Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel (TSIP) Certification course that has been offered for years as a face-to-face class through the C.I.I. The purpose of this course is designed to assist Virginia Educators in exploring and developing expertise with the various aspects of telecommunications tools as well as model the ways in which these tools can be used for personal
learning and for integration into the teaching/learning process. This course will focuses on six main areas: beginning Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and beginning Internet.

TSIP Anytime Anywhere (45hr/6wk)
AKTECH400.153
Mon, 4/13/15 - Sun, 5/24/15
http://education.whro.org/images/profdev/syllabus/tsip-syllabus.pdf

Check out the full course listing here. http://education.whro.org/pdcourseschedule

Questions? Please contact [email protected] or call 866.559.2353.

Check out the special message from Angela Franklin, Educational Technology Specialist, WHRO Education.
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153165109339313&l=3109635138332485219

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine and WHRO Education Online Professional Development Courses.

04/01/2015

Teachers, what are your best classroom management tips?

Need strategies to help you become a better classroom manager? It's not too late to sign up for this amazing online course, The Art And Science Of Effective Classroom Management starting April 6! Sharon Hurwitz is the facilitator.

This six-week online course addresses components of successful classroom management, including managing the environment, student behavior, instruction, student productivity, and cultural diversity.

Go here for cost, syllabus, and more details.
http://newsletter.whro.org/v.aspx?n=3117

Check out this special message from Angela Franklin, Educational Technology Specialist, WHRO Education. She is ready to help you get registered! https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153165109339313&l=3109635138332485219

Full list can be found here. education.whro.org/pdcourseschedule

03/03/2015

Please join the conversation at noon today, March 3! Grace Little will be joining the 2nd half of the show.

In the second half of today's HearSay, we're joined by Grace Little, former director of Computer Services at Old Dominion University, for a look at 30 years of the Great Computer Challenge. For three decades, WHRO, ODU and the Consortium for Interactive Instruction have partnered to create this competitive opportunity for kids of all aged to flex their computational muscle! We'll look back at the past three decades and consider how advances in technology have changed the way students use computers to learn and interact with their worlds.

Turn your stations to 89.5 or listen from your digital device http://mediaplayer.whro.org/whrv

More info can be found here.
http://hearsay.org/

We can also still use volunteers.

Share with anyone else that might be interested.
http://education.whro.org/gccvol2015

Go here for more info on the volunteer opportunities and a link to the form to volunteer.
http://newsletter.whro.org/v.aspx?n=3097

02/20/2015

We've got over 109 teams registered for the 30th Annual Senior Great Computer Challenge on March 7th!! WOO HOO!! Sign up today to volunteer! We still need more help! Share with anyone else that might be interested. http://education.whro.org/gccvol2015

The Great Computer Challenge, a joint project of WHRO, Consortium for Interactive Instruction - WHRO, and Old Dominion University is a competitive opportunity for students in grades K-12 to demonstrate their skills in various computer applications and computer programming, including Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Music Composition, Desktop Presentations, Web Design, Internet Scavenger Hunt, Integrated Applications, Scientific/Non-Business Programming, Visual Programming, CAD, JAVA Programming, and Video Editing.

Senior Competition - grades 6-12 - March 7, 2015
VIEW LAST YEAR'S VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!
http://bit.ly/gcc2014Srvideo

Junior Competition - grades K-5 - May 2, 2015
VIEW LAST YEAR'S VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!
http://bit.ly/gcc2014Jrvideo

Go here for more info on the volunteer opportunities and a link to the form to volunteer. http://newsletter.whro.org/v.aspx?n=3097

Please share with anyone that might be interested.

01/28/2015

Check out this special message from Angela Franklin, Educational Technology Specialist, WHRO Education.

Sign up before Jan 31, 2015 and receive 5% off!!

Full list can be found here. education.whro.org/pdcourseschedule

Online Teaching Methodology (60hr/7wk)
AKINST500.33
Mon, 2/2/2015 – Sun, 3/22/2015
The Art And Science Of Effective Classroom Management (30hr/6wk)
AKINST300.21
Mon, 2/2/2015 - Sun, 3/15/2015

Teaching with Primary Sources from the Library
of Congress (45hr/6wk)
INST342.44
Mon, 2/9/2015 - Sun, 3/22/2015

Leveraging Smart and Social Digital Media in The Classroom (30hr/6wk)
TECH575.22
Mon, 2/9/2015 - Sun, 3/22/2015

01/13/2015

Here is the winter course listing. Sign up before Jan 31, 2015 and receive 5% off!! Full list can be found here. education.whro.org/pdcourseschedule

Online Teaching Methodology (60hr/7wk)
AKINST500.33
Mon, 2/2/2015 – Sun, 3/22/2015

The Art And Science Of Effective Classroom Management (30hr/6wk)
AKINST300.21
Mon, 2/2/2015 - Sun, 3/15/2015

Teaching with Primary Sources from the Library
of Congress (45hr/6wk)
INST342.44
Mon, 2/9/2015 - Sun, 3/22/2015

Leveraging Smart and Social Digital Media in The Classroom (30hr/6wk)
TECH575.22
Mon, 2/9/2015 - Sun, 3/22/2015

09/11/2014

Hi Everyone, Please share with anyone that might be interested!

EdCampVaBeach -
Saturday, September 13th at St. Gregory the Great School

Someone recently asked, "What sessions will you have at EdCampVaBeach?" Great question! EdCamps are very casual and the sessions will be determined on the day of EdCampVaBeach. No formal presentations or Power Points will be used. The day is full of discussion, sharing and learning custom made to the audience attending.

The schedule for the day is:

8:30-9:00 Check In
9:00-9:30 Organizing Sessions
9:30-10:15 Session 1
10:30-11:15 Session 2
~SnackDown~A little snack & a lot of learning~
12:00-12:45 Session 3
Wrap Up and Raffles

What do you bring with you on September 13th? A willingness to learn and share, a personal device (a Smartphone, a laptop, Chrome book, etc...) and a friend!

Have a friend who wants to come to EdCampVaBeach? It's not too late to register!
https://www.smore.com/cze7h-edcampvabeach

We look forward to a day of fun learning and sharing with you on September 13th!

Your Excited EdCampVaBeach Team

Join us for a day of teacher professional development, connecting, learning and sharing hosted by St. Gregory the Great school. Teachers...