[il-talk] Fw: "Nuts and Bolts" Part II: Basics of Using Online Books

Sat May 1 00:49:36 UTC 2010

Bob, thanks for posting this.  I don't think I got this e-mail from
Humanware.

Connie Davis
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To: Robert Gardner 
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 1:02 PM
Subject: "Nuts and Bolts" Part II: Basics of Using Online Books

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         "Nuts and Bolts" Part II: Basics of Using Online Books
                        Join us for a Webinar on May 13, 2010

                        Space is limited.
                        Reserve your Webinar seat now at: 
                        https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/951479691 

                  Audio books were a technology breakthrough in education as
early as the 1950s. Now, in the 21st century, electronic text is becoming
widely available and useful to classroom instruction. E-texts have the
potential of being used in a variety of ways and can be adapted to all
students in addition to meeting the needs of special populations. In this
two-part webinar, we will discuss practical teacher-based applications using
online books to meet student needs.

                    a.. Where do you find digital content to support
students? 
                    b.. What do we mean by digital files? 
                    c.. How to access digital content for students? 
                    d.. How to search and find core content materials? 
                    e.. How to get what you need and escape the copyright
maze? 
                    f.. How to keep everything straight when working with
multiple students? 
                    g.. Is it possible to keep downloaded files organized? 
                    h.. Are there benefits and examples of posting material
on a school server? 

                  Resource list will be made available. 
                  There will be a brief discussion period at the end of the
presentation 

                  Wednesday, May 13th, 2010 
                  1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Standard Time 
                  2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Standard Time 
                  3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Standard Time 
                  4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time 

                  To calculate or confirm your time zone, please feel free
to use this link. 

                  Cost: free 

                  Once registered you will receive an email confirming your
registration with information you need to join the Webinar. If you don't
receive an email please let me know: Brenda.mcbride at humanware.com

                        Guest Speaker: Dianna Joachim Colmen

                        Dianna Joachim Colmen has been utilizing technology
in the field of education throughout her career. She is currently working as
a Student Support Services Consultant for Lenawee Intermediate School
District at the LISD TECH Center in Adrian, Michigan USA. 

                        While working in numerous educational settings from
Early Primary through Post-Secondary levels, Ms. Colmen has experienced a
variety of teaching experiences including Special Education, Career
Technical Education, and Adult Education. The focus of her work has been to
support the academic success of students with special educational needs
while incorporating the latest and best technology. 

                  Dianna Colmen passionately believes that the mission of
education is to guarantee and protect each child's right to access
education, regardless of personal and systemic barriers. Experience has
confirmed her belief that every student has the intrinsic ability to learn
and to grow beyond expectations. The community benefits when students
succeed. 

                  Title: "Nuts and Bolts" part II; Basics of Using Online
Books 
                  Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010
                  Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT 

                  System Requirements
                  PC-based attendees
                  Required: WindowsR 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000

                  MacintoshR-based attendees
                  Required: Mac OSR X 10.4.11 (TigerR) or newer

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