The PA Department of Education with the Chester County Intermediate Unit are pleased to offer these upcoming webinars. Webinars are free of charge to all Pennsylvania Educators.

How to Participate in an Elluminate Webinar

Debbie Lugar - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: This interactive on-line workshop will introduce participants to the Elluminate web-conferencing platform, which is being used increasingly for remote professional development and meetings.  We will practice all of the tools available when engaging in an Elluminate webinar, allowing participants to...

Target Audience: Anyone interested in learning more about web-conferencing.

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
January 30, 2012	2:45pm - 3:45pm	12 / 12

Introduction to the Keystone Child Outcomes Framework

Deborah Wise - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: This session will cover questions related to the implementation of the Keystone Child Outcomes Framework and is essential for administrators and practioners in Stars 3 and 4 child care centers, state-funded Head Start, and Pre K Counts programs. The session will explore questions such as What is the...

Target Audience: Administrators and lead teachers in Stars 3 and 4 child care centers, state-funded Head Start and PreK Counts programs.

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
May 11, 2012	9:00am - 11:00am	249 / 250
May 14, 2012	9:00am - 11:00am	248 / 250
May 14, 2012	2:00pm - 4:00pm	250 / 250
May 16, 2012	1:00pm - 3:00pm	250 / 250
May 17, 2012	4:00pm - 6:00pm	250 / 250
May 21, 2012	7:30am - 9:30am	249 / 250
May 21, 2012	1:00pm - 3:00pm	250 / 250
May 25, 2012	7:30am - 9:30am	250 / 250
May 30, 2012	4:00pm - 6:00pm	250 / 250
May 31, 2012	2:00pm - 4:00pm	250 / 250

MACC Improving Reading Achievement Webinar

Elizabeth Powers - MACC

Description: Training for Migrant Student Support Specialists on reading techniques for students in middle school and high school, which includes an emphasis on Science, Technolgy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The purpose of MIRA is to work with the PA MEP Team made up of state MEP staff, Student Support Specialists,...

Target Audience: Migrant Student Support Specialists

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
May 17, 2012	1:30pm - 3:00pm	100 / 100
May 22, 2012	10:00am - 11:30am	87 / 100

Moodle Design Disasters, Repaired (back for a second run, by popular demand!)

Laura Mikowychok - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: Have you tried to make your Moodle course a "pretty" place to be, but are feeling messy, gaudy, or just ho-hum? Are your users lost or confused on your page? Are you struggling to mix function and form? Join Moodle Administrator Laura (also a graphic designer) for tricks, resources, organization strategies,...

Target Audience: Moodle 1.9 users and up,

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
March 14, 2012	3:00pm - 4:00pm	55 / 75

Moodle Modules and Plugins

Andy Petroski - Harrisburg University

Description: There are hundreds of Moodle modules and plugins available at Moodle.org, which can turn your standard Moodle install into a truly one-of-a-kind tool! Andy Petroski of Harrisburg U will provide a tour of his favorite non-standard Moodle modules, including unique question types, mathematic formula creators,...

Target Audience: Moodle 1.9 users and up

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
February 22, 2012	3:00pm - 4:00pm	51 / 75

PIMS Question and Answer Webinar Sessions for ALL Collections

PIMS Team - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: No formal presentation is planned for this session. Representatives from PDE, the Help Desk and the PIMS team will be available to answer your questions regarding the 2011-12 PIMS Collection submissions. Preference will be granted to questions that apply to multiple LEAs. Have your PIMS Manuals handy....

Target Audience: PIMS Administrators or any LEA staff who has a question pertaining to PIMS data submission.

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
February 2, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	102 / 125
February 16, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	184 / 190
March 1, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
March 15, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
March 29, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
April 12, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
April 26, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
May 10, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
May 24, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	197 / 200
June 7, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
June 21, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
July 5, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
July 19, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
August 2, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
August 16, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
August 30, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
September 13, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
September 27, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
October 11, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
October 25, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
November 8, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
November 29, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
December 6, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200
December 20, 2012	1:30pm - 2:30pm	196 / 200

Problem-Based Learning and the Real World Navy Challenge (Part 2 of 3)

Debbie Lugar - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: In this highly-interactive session, teachers interested in incorporating the Scarboro South virtual nuclear power plant into their classrooms have the opportunity to take a guided (virtual) tour, as avatars, through the power plant experiencing and interacting with all of the student activities available...

Target Audience: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math teachers in Grades 6 -12

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
February 9, 2012	2:45pm - 3:45pm	8 / 8
March 28, 2012	2:45pm - 3:45pm	8 / 8

The Moodle Database, Explained

Laura Mikowychok - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: The Moodle Database has a multi-step setup, sure - but it is also a multi-benefit tool! Let us help you un-complicate this activity module, and reveal how a Database can revitalize your next Moodle unit. We'll demonstrate how to make a Database in version 2.1, and show creative examples of the Database...

Target Audience: Moodle 2.X users

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
April 18, 2012	3:00pm - 4:00pm	64 / 75

TIMS-Access & Use Training for Approved Educator Prep Programs (IHEs, IUs)

Barb Seifert - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: Introduction to the new Teacher Information Management System (TIMS). TIMS is an online system for the submission of applications for Pennsylvania educator certification. Included in the presentation: Access, use, helpful tools and support information for Pennsylvania Approved Educator Preparation Programs...

Target Audience: All Approved Educator Preparation Programs in Pennsylvania. Colleges, Universities, and Intermediate Units offering English as Second Language (ESL)

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
February 1, 2012	12:30pm - 2:30pm	236 / 245

TIMS-Q&A for PK-12 Educational Entities (SD, IUs, CTCs, Charters,etc.) from 10-10:30; Approved Educator Preparation Programs (IHEs, IUs)

Barb Seifert - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: Question and Answer (Q&Q) regarding the new Teacher Information Management System (TIMS). TIMS is an online system for the submission of applications for Pennsylvania educator certification.

Target Audience: All Certifying officers or Chief School Administrators at all PK-12 educational entities as identified in Pennsylvania. Public schools, IUs, CTE, Approved Private Schools or entities eligible for emergency permits and validation of in-state teaching experience. Charter schools as well. All Approved Educator...

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
February 8, 2012	2:00pm - 3:00pm	239 / 245
February 15, 2012	2:00pm - 3:00pm	243 / 245

TTIMS-Access & Use Training for PK-12 Educational Entities (SD, IUs, CTCs, Charters,etc.)

Barb Seifert - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: Introduction to the new Teacher Information Management System (TIMS). TIMS is an online system for the submission of applications for Pennsylvania educator certification. Included in the presentation: Access, use, helpful tools and support information for Pennsylvania PK-12 Educational Entities to use...

Target Audience: All Certifying officers or Chief School Administrators at all PK-12 educational entities as identified in Pennsylvania. Public schools, IUs, CTE, Approved Private Schools or entities eligible for emergency permits and validation of in-state teaching experience. Charter schools as well

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
February 3, 2012	1:30pm - 3:30pm	127 / 150

Welcome to Moodle 2.0, Part Three: Activity Changes

Laura Mikowychok - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: Let's dig in to the newest version of Moodle! For many of you, 2012 will bring this new version steamrolling into your school district, ready or not. Join Laura for a tour of the activities menu in the latest version of 2.0, with its new features, growing pains, and great potential. Change is tricky,...

Target Audience: Moodle 2.X users

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
June 6, 2012	3:00pm - 4:00pm	62 / 75

Welcome to Moodle 2.0, Part Two: Resource Changes

Laura Mikowychok - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: Let's dig in to the newest version of Moodle! For many of you, 2012 will bring this new version steamrolling into your school district, ready or not. Join Laura for a tour of the resource menu in the latest version of 2.0, with its new features, growing pains, and great potential. Change is tricky, but...

Target Audience: Moodle 2.X users

Available Sessions
Date	Time	Seats Avail / Total
May 23, 2012	3:00pm - 4:00pm	64 / 75

Where in PA?

4th grade classrooms - Classrooms in PA

Description: This project is designed for 4th grade students studying PA geography and history. Using Elluminate, students are able to meet other students while learning about different parts of the state! Prior to the webinar each classroom will create a presentation with clues about their city or town. The other...

Target Audience: 4th grade classrooms