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Program Description: The purpose of the Center of Pedagogy Leadership Associates Program is to work toward developing a critical mass of leaders from the public schools, from the arts and sciences, and from teacher education who understand and are committed to the goals of simultaneous renewal of schools and to the education of educators.
Leadership Associates will work to deepen their understanding of the moral dimensions of teaching—stewardship, access, nurturing pedagogy, and democracy—and to collaborate with P-12 faculty and administrators and university education and arts/science faculty toward the renewal of schools and the preparation of educators. We will examine our roles in our respective institutions to become more effective agents for change, and propose and undertake an inquiry project to work towards these ends.
The Leadership Associates program will be held from July 9-13, 2018 on the campus of Montclair State University. The agenda will run from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm daily.
The compensation for full participation in the program during the summer and academic year will be $500 per participant. In addition, all educational materials and food (light breakfast and full lunch) will be provided.
Participants will be selected for the program by a screening committee and great efforts will be made to achieve a balance among faculty and administrators from the university and the public schools. Every attempt will be made to achieve as wide a district representation as possible. Administrator/teacher teams are encouraged to apply.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Individuals selected for this program will:
Be in a position to contribute to the goals of the program as a faculty or administrator affiliated with Montclair State University and the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER);
Demonstrate a deep belief in the moral imperatives of educating the young for citizenship in a democracy;
Serve in an institutional leadership role, or have the potential for assuming a leadership role in that setting;
Demonstrate their dedication to the vision of simultaneous renewal of the schools and the education of educators;
Recognize the nature and challenges inherent in bringing about institutional change and be willing to become agents for change;
Desire to engage in critical inquiry, to examine the moral dimensions of teaching in a democracy, to reflect upon practice, and to dialogue with colleagues.
To apply, please complete and submit the following online application:
2018 Leadership Associates Program Application - Due May 4, 2018
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Please click on the link below to access the
2016 MSUNER Summer Conference Program:
NJECC Live Online Professional Development Calendar for Remote Teaching and Learning |
In response to the COVID-19 School Closures and subsequent move to remote learning, NJECC is partnering with our trustees, advisory board and vendors to provide FREE live professional development workshops for all NJ educators on topics related to remote teaching and learning. Please view the calendar below with direct links to the Zoom sessions being offered. No registration is required to attend these live sessions.
Find Remote Learning Resources on the shared NJECC Support Page: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-7lwdPJiexS6KDI0ulvjTQ1vsvPyX3VbDCjfLIOmPew/edit
Live Support can always be accessed via the NJECC GroupMe @ https://groupme.com/join_group/58660524/7kLFdzeJ
NJECC - info@njecc.org
Gregg Festa - greggfesta@gmail.com
If you need immediate support, try asking your question in our live GroupMe Chat @ https://groupme.com/join_group/58660524/7kLFdzeJ
View our New Calendar of Live Online Workshops for NJ Educators - Instructional Design for Online Learning
- Tips for Designing an Online Lesson Using the 5 Es Instructional Model- Tips for Designing an Online Learning Experience Using the 5 Es Instructional Model |
Instructional Resources:
Kahoot Premium is free right now and has “distance learning challenge feature.”
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Flipgrid - Does anyone use this in high school? Looks good but looks built for K-8 https://flipgrid.com/widaglobal2020
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Google Meet - premium version is available to Google districts. Can record and share a hangout. Can share a screen. Up to 250 external connections. Google Hangouts Meet allows for almost unlimited domain connections.
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Screencast has a coupon code so that you can upgrade from the regular version to the paid version for free. The code is CAST_COVID
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https://www.screencastify.com/ - free Chrome extension to record your browser window or use your webcam. The free version lets you record up to a 5 minute video
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Using Microsoft Teams for Online Instruction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN5ypuZF1bI
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How to Instantly Increase Interaction Using Insert Learning Chrome Extension
https://howtoteachanovel.blogspot.com/2017/11/how-to-instantly-increase-interaction.html?m=1
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Microsoft Teams vs. ZOOM. Any strong opinions? Yes. I will get back to you.
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Youtube Live Stream: Introduction to Livestreaming with linked resources Example of a youtube live stream channel:Link
Video Instructions: How To Live Stream On YouTube - Start To Finish
Video Info: Introduction to live streaming - YouTube Help
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Interactive Meetings, Quizzes, Polls - https://www.mentimeter.com/ https://www.mentimeter.com/plans
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Quick Tutorial for Teachers on how to use Google Meet as a presentation tool -
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Common Sense Media - Virtual Learning, Core Subject Resources and much more - Website
Curriculum Resources
- Imagineering - Free Online Curriculum - https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/imagineering-in-a-box?CMP=ILC-DPFY19Q4wo0808190814190031F
- Learning without tears - Online Handwriting App - https://www.lwtears.com/programs/distance-learning
- Breakout Edu is giving teachers free full access during this time period. Here is the link: https://www.breakoutedu.com/covid19?fbclid=IwAR1j9stHqoY8spc0j4528Pj0Uwylz_bIuU2HvnOmleVKA6UaqNbu7iC4wOE
- Audible providing access to free audiobooks for kids - https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
- NASA online resources (shared by NJ Civil Air Patrol) - https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-for-kids-and-families, https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/educators/programs/au/, https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/download-search.cfm
- Course Hero - A large variety of content materials (older elementary and high school) - https://www.coursehero.com/sg/
- Open Future Institute - The COVID-19 QUESTion Project provides schools a free, turn-key tool to serve their students social and emotional needs online during the era of COVID-19
PD/Training Resources
- Screencasting for integrators is critical while distanced.
- My favorite is Camtasia but you have to pay for it. Inquire about educator price. It is also a powerful video editor.
- Evaluated screencast-o-matic vs. screencastify (I liked screencast-o-matic better, but experiencing upload to youtube issues lately.)
- Screencastify is extremely easy to use. Redeem coupon: CAST_COVID
- Eduscape free Webinars - https://eduscape.com/events/
Distance Learning Resources (New Section Added 3/18)
Google Distance Learning Resources - Added 3/18
Google Classroom Notification Setting to Help Teachers who may have too many- Added 3/18
Getting Started with Hangouts/Meet (look at list below the Describe Your Issue search field) - Added 3/18
Online Learning Tips for School Closures
Empowering Teachers to Teach Remotely
Digital Trends is a variety of online resources
- Screen Recording use WeVideo https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=VBuSyDLHw-s
General Information that is Helpful to Schools and Teachers
- If students need to upload several pages into one pdf, Microsoft Office Lens is easy. Here is a SHORT video if it.
- Not a MS school? Kami allows your to combine and split PDFS, as well as annotate and run OCR
Internet Equity
Altice/Lightpath and Comcast have opened all their hotspots with no username or password and no need to sign up. Allowing many students internet. Comcast is also offering I believe 90 days free of internet and then goes to $9.95 per month for low income.
ADDED THE LINK (Comcast’s Info on this)- Added 3/18
Parent Resources
Google Classroom for Parents: This is modified by me, but I found the original creator and credited her. Includes not just signing into Drive from a browser, but also a Chromebook and Guardian Summaries.
Testing, FERPA, FAPE and Guidance
- Guidance from Ed.gov on School Closures Resulting from COVID-19
- Guidance from NJDOE on School Closures Resulting from COVID-19
Special Education
- Google Webinar Supportin IEPS during distance learning- https://educationonair.withgoogle.com/events/distancelearning-ieps
- Audible providing access to free audiobooks for kids - https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
- Free calming music and meditations - Let's meet this moment together
- Social story about Coronavirus - https://www.flipsnack.com/KeshetChicago/coronavirus-social-story/full-view.html
- Social story about Social Distancing - https://paautism.org/resource/social-distancing-social-story/
Self Care (New Section April 7,2020)
Self Care Workbook
https://www.empowermt.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Self-Care.pdf
Taking Care of Yourself During a Public Health Emergency
Social Emotional Learning
SEL Home Newsletter
For Additional Information or to Register CLICK HERE
Please consider registering for the 2017 New Jersey Educational Technology Conference on Jan. 10 at Montclair State University. Our keynote is Alice Keeler, Google for EDU Guru and we have over 100 teacher led presentations and workshops on topics ranging from blended learning to MakerSpaces and includes two great strands focused on using technology in the library and the gifted classroom. The 2017 New Jersey Statewide Educational Technology Conference
Thriving, Not Just Surviving:
How Teachers & Counselors Can Support
Trans & Non-Binary Students at School
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 3:30 pm (ET)
What can teachers and counselors do to create and maintain positive, supportive classrooms where transgender and non-binary students can thrive? In this webinar, the third segment of MAEC’s “Thriving, Not Just Surviving” series, K-12 teachers and school counselors will share the practices, norms, and activities they bring to the classroom to support LGBTQIA+ students, especially trans and non-binary students.
MAEC’s webinar will:
- Identify and describe actionable steps to create LGBTQIA+ friendly classrooms
- Identify resources and best practices to support LGBTQIA+ students in school
- Address how to model inclusive language and activities in the classroom
- Increase educators' ability to intervene in and respond to harmful words and actions by students or others in schools
Panelists:
Carolyn Falcone, SAP Coordinator in Garnet Valley School District (PA)
- Sarah Kamya, School Counselor at PS 191 – The Riverside School for Makers and Artists (NY)
- Nichole Kaumann Mellus, Teacher in Garnet Valley School District (PA)
- Jill Pedroso, Teacher in Upper Dublin Township (PA)
- Sherry Scott, Counselor in Carroll County Public Schools (MD)
Co-Facilitators:
- Marianna Stepniak, Program & Communications Associate at MAEC
- Michelle Nutter, Senior Educational Equity Consultant at MAEC
Don't miss the rest of the "Thriving, Not Just Surviving" webinar series
WEBINAR 1: Centering the Needs of Trans and Non-Binary Students at School
Following a brief introduction of gender identity terminology, and an overview of the recent Title IX regulations, this webinar focused on a discussion with our trans and non-binary youth panelists on what educators and administrators can do to create and maintain positive, supportive school climates where LGBTQIA+ students can thrive.
WEBINAR 2: How Administrators can Support Trans and Non-Binary Students at School
In MAEC’s June webinar, a panel of trans and non-binary students identified what educators and administrators can do to create and maintain positive, supportive school climates where LGBTQIA+ students can thrive. This webinar focused on a discussion with school and district administrators on the policies and practices they have implemented to support LGBTQIA+ students at school.
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Montclair State University - ADP Center for Learning Technologies - Fall 2016 Workshop Schedule
Interactive Whiteboard Experience - October 6
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Audience: MSU Students, MSU Faculty & Staff, MSUNER Community
Description:
Get the basics and beyond of interactive surfaces. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to make their SMARTBoard presentations more engaging and interactive. We will also discuss other methods including Epson’s Interactive Projectors as well as other cutting edge interactive applications! Participants will leave this session with a sample lesson for their specific area of interest.
Recording Your Lectures and Presentations - October 13
Level: Beginner
Audience: MSU Faculty & Staff
Description:
Recording your lecture allows you and your students some extra peace of mind. Have to cancel class? Want to review previous classes? Record them! We will review all the tools the University has to offer in order to effectively capture your class. There are some great DIY tips and tricks to make the process easier and hassle free!
Google Apps in Ed: MSU Edition - October 19
Level: Beginner
Audience: MSU Students, MSU Faculty & Staff
Description:
Google can revolutionize the way you participate in class here at MSU. This session is a hands-on demonstration showcasing all the ways collaboration with Google Apps will make your life easier. We will discuss Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Calendar and more!
Snow Day Survival - November 1
Level: Beginner
Audience: MSU Faculty & Staff
Description:
When inclement weather hits or road conditions are keeping you and your students from making it to class, what can you do to stay on track with your instruction? This session will provide tips and tricks for holding your class meeting online, recording/adding instructional videos, and how to adjust your lessons to make the instruction effective. Participate in the sharing of best practices and hands-on practice of the technology discussed. Participants will gain experience using hands-on, interactive ways to hold class sessions virtually. We will be using Canvas, Google Hangouts, and other mediums so that you can choose how to most effectively reach your students.
Google Apps + Chromebooks - November 3
Level: Beginner
Audience: MSU Students, MSU Faculty & Staff
Description:
Your search for wifi and software installing days are put to rest with the Chromebook. Not quite a computer, not quite a laptop, Chromebooks keep it simple. This session will discuss web-based tools to use in the classroom including some offline, the easy process of making the switch to the cloud, and Share features for collaborative efforts.
Video Production 101 - November 15
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Audience: MSU Students, MSU Faculty & Staff, MSUNER Community
Description:
Looking to have your students create great content to expand their learning? This session will help cover the basics of video production and editing. We will discuss different, innovative ways to maximize resources in order to produce high-quality productions!
Video Conferencing in the Classroom - November 30
Level: Beginner
Audience: MSU Students, MSU Faculty & Staff, MSUNER Community
Description:
Leave your classroom with an out-of-the-room experience? Special guest and founder of the award winning course “Contemporary Issues Through Video Conferencing,” Ms.Kathleen Menake from Passaic Valley Regional High School joins us to discuss the format, technical needs, and incredible student feedback that comes along with video conferencing.
Interactive Whiteboard Experience - December 6
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Audience: MSU Students, MSU Faculty & Staff, MSUNER Community
Description
Get the basics and beyond of interactive surfaces. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to make their SMARTBoard presentations more engaging and interactive. We will also discuss other methods including Epson’s Interactive Projectors as well as other cutting edge interactive applications! Participants will leave this session with a sample lesson for their specific area of interest.
Presentation Innovations - December 7
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Audience: MSU Students, MSU Faculty & Staff, MSUNER Community
Description:
Forget boring old presentations! Join us as we introduce you to some of the 21st century’s best, most engaging software. Learn how to create an effective presentation with some of the latest applications including Google Slides, Prezi, Pear Deck, and PowToons.
TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS, PLEASE VISIT THE ADP CENTER'S FALL SCHEDULE WEBSITE HERE
Please click on the link below to access the 2014 MSUNER Summer Conference Program