Plight of the Polar Bear Videoconference Series Monday, October 5, 2009
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Classroom Technology, Collaborations, Distance Learning, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.Tags: Carolyn Lesser, Linda Altoonian, polar bears
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Today author Carolyn Lesser is connecting to Linda Altoonian’s journalism classes at Martin High School in the Arlington (TX) Independent School District for the first of two customized videoconferences.
Carolyn will be discussing the “Plight of P
olar Bears” with Ms. Altoonian’s students. She will share her work and her stories of traveling to visit polar bears in their natural habitat. The participating students will then be assigned a writing project to work on between now and the next videoconference connection on October 13. Carolyn will then review the writing assignments and share her critique.
Carolyn Lesser Videoconferences Open for 2009-2010 Monday, September 28, 2009
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Classroom Technology, Distance Learning, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.Tags: Carolyn Lesser, New Links to New Learning, videoconferences
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St. Louis author Carolyn Lesser continues to connect to students and teachers over videoconference live from Cooperating School Districts.
Carolyn works with students in second through twelfth grades, as well as professional development with their teachers. She offers a variety of distance learning programs, including nonfiction prose or poetry, journalism, and play writing. Past topics she’s covered are butterflies, polar bears, global warming as well as ancient China.
An avid traveler, explorer, observer and teacher, Carolyn uses her experiences from her trips around the world to motivate & encourage students participating in her interactive videoconferences. Questions on Carolyn’s programs? Contact Rebecca Morrison at CSD.
CILC’s Professional Development Marketplace Thursday, August 6, 2009
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Tech PD, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.Tags: New Links to New Learning, Mental Health, Carolyn Lesser, media literacy, Bill Dallas Lewis, CILC, Gender Identity
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Many of you know that Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (www.CILC.org) is a great place to find videoconference programming for students. Did you know that you can find staff development videoconferences, webinars and streams there, too? CILC’s Professional Development Marketplace is a great resource! You’ll find several selections there, including some offered by New Links to New Learning:
Staff Development: Learn Flash from Author/Computer Illustrator Bill Dallas Lewis – by Cooperating School Districts New Links to New Learning
Educators, learn Flash, a fun in-service from the dynamic Bill Dallas Lewis!
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Professional Development Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Public Library: Library Staff
Mental Health in Children: Superheroes & Princesses- The Effects of Media on Gender Identity – by Cooperating School Districts New Links to New Learning
Music, TV, Internet, video games, and movies spend billions of dollars to grab the attention of young people. In the meantime, these forms of media send powerful messages about what it means to be cool, attractive, and even male or female.
Availability: Published Date(s) and Time(s) ONLY
Audience: Education: Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator
Mental Health in Children: You Did What?: Sexting, Cyberbullying & Other High Risk Online Behavior – by Cooperating School Districts New Links to New Learning
Online isn’t just an entity, it’s the place to be (and be seen) for young people. This presentation will discuss current trends in online behavior and what educators and parents can do to help young people be more pro-active online.
Availability: Published Date(s) and Time(s) ONLY
Audience: Education: Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator
Staff Dev: Customized Visit & Dynamic Writing Instruction with Nonfiction Author Carolyn Lesser – by Cooperating School Districts New Links to New Learning
This program is offered to give the most flexibility to planners & educators. Embedded in this videoconference option is total control over the content, the number of presentations, the issues & concerns most important to your district or school…
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Professional Development Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Public Library: Library Staff
March Madness! Friday, March 27, 2009
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Classroom Technology, Collaboration, Distance Learning, Links, SMART Board, Tech PD, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.Tags: Carolyn Lesser, SMART Board, Tech PD, tele, videoconference, Virtual Learning Center
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It has been a busy Friday morning here in the Virtual Learning Center! Carolyn Lesser had a videoconference (which got rave reviews from the school!), Stacey taught a beginning SMART Board class in the tele, and Martha and Ruth connected to videoconference with other Missouri technology educators. (And I was running around, checking the vc connections [plus another one, off site] and taking photos!)
Poetry Hour with Carolyn Lesser Friday, March 27, 2009
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Classroom Technology, Collaborations, Distance Learning, SMART Board, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.Tags: author visit, Carolyn Lesser, New Links to New Learning, poetry session
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This spring morning Carolyn Lesser connected with Tammie Miles’ second grade class at Central Elementary in the Francis Howell School District for a distance learning poetry session. During the author visit, Carolyn shared some of her published work (see below), then collaborated with Tammie’s students, using both a document camera and SMART Board to put together some poems.
Prior to this New Links to New Learning videoconference, Carolyn and Tammie spoke by telephone about the goals and learning outcomes from 
this 1 hour program. As you can see, Carolyn comes with many color visual aids to help keep the kids engaged.
Teachers, contact Rebecca Morrison if you want to have Carolyn Lesser connect to your students over videoconference!
Carolyn Lesser vc this Friday Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Classroom Technology, Collaboration, Distance Learning, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.Tags: Carolyn Lesser, Cooperating School Districts, Francis Howell School District, New Links to New Learning
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Carolyn Lesser (left), seen here with authors Patricia McKissack and Arlene Zarembka
This Friday author and poet Carolyn Lesser will connect to a class at Central Elementary in the Francis Howell School District to discuss the ins-and-outs of poetry. We’re really looking forward to the videoconference! What a great way to integrate technology into your language arts lesson- having your students speak with a published author over distance learning! Carolyn Lesser, a former teacher herself, will present live from Cooperating School Districts in St. Louis, Missouri. To read about Carolyn, visit her website, www.carolynlesser.com. To read more about her videoconferences, visit the New Links to New Learning website.
Explore, Observe, Create with Carolyn Lesser Monday, December 8, 2008
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Classroom Technology, Collaboration, Distance Learning, Tech PD, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.Tags: author visit, Carolyn Lesser, Cooperating School Districts, New Links to Learning, writer's workshop
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Author Carolyn Lesser works with students in second through twelfth grades, as well as professional development with their teachers. She offers a variety of distance learning programs, including nonfiction prose or poetry, journalism, and play writing.
An avid traveler, explorer and observer, Carolyn uses her experiences from her trips around the world to motivate and encourage students participating in her interactive videoconferences. To see Carolyn’s videoconference options through New Links to New Learning, visit this link.
Author Visits with New Links to New Learning Monday, October 27, 2008
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Classroom Technology, Collaboration, Links, Tech PD, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.Tags: author visit, Carolyn Lesser, Cooperating School Districts, New Links to New Learning
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Author and teacher Carolyn Lesser’s interactive videoconferences are all upon request (costs vary per program); if you are interested in her programs through New Links to New Learning, contact Program Coordinator Rebecca Morrison at rmorrison@csd.org. You can learn more about Carolyn by visiting her website, www.carolynlesser.com and by searching her name here on The Wired Classroom.
Carolyn has a menu of videoconference programs you can see here! She works with staff and students.
Author Visits for the New School Year Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Blogs, Classroom Technology, Collaborations, Distance Learning, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.Tags: author visits, Bill Dallas Lewis, Carolyn Lesser, Cooperating School Districts, Distance Learning, New Links to New Learning, Patricia McKissack, videoconference, Virtual Learning Center, writing workshops
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Videoconference requests with New Links to New Learning authors are now being accepted! Carolyn Lesser has a new menu of program offerings; Patricia McKissack’s dates are set; and Bill Dallas Lewis‘ upon requests programs are available.
Teachers, to sign up for these interactive videoconferences, please contact Rebecca Morrison at Cooperating School Districts.
Lesser’s offering More in 2008-09 Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Classroom Technology, Collaborations, Distance Learning, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.Tags: author visit, Carolyn Lesser, Cooperating School Districts, Distance Learning, New Links to New Learning, videoconference, Virtual Learning Center, writing
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Here is the rest of Carolyn Lesser’s 2008-09 interactive videoconference offerings through New Links to New Learning. For pricing on programs, contact Rebecca Morrison at CSD.
Custom-designed writing videoconference for educators and/or students… This program is offered to give the most flexibility to planners and educators. Embedded in this program is total control over the content, the number of presentations, the issues and concerns most important to your district or schools, making your enrichment dollars pinpoint accurate at addressing your needs. Collaborative planning is one of the riches of this custom planning as it brings the element of support and professional development for the efforts of educators concerning writing. It is a real collaboration between educators and an author. To view some of the possibilities, visit Carolyn’s website for presentation options.
Writing Nonfiction Prose or Poetry…#1
Session #1…30 minute conference call from teachers to plan for students
Session #2…45 minute interactive presentation to students…assignment
Session #3…45 minute interactive reading/positive feedback to student work
- Carolyn will choose writing topics appropriate for grade level
- Students will participate in a professional nonfiction writing process
- Teacher input is important…come to conference call with ideas
- Carolyn engages students with enthusiasm for the nonfiction process
Writing Nonfiction Prose or Poetry…#2
Session #1…45 minute conference/call from teachers to plan for students
Session #2…60 minute interactive presentation to students…assignment
Session #3…60 minute interactive reading/positive feedback to student work
- Specific writing topics chosen by teachers/students
- Professional nonfiction writing process tailored & relevant to curriculum, teacher requests, goals
- Teacher input/requests/goals discussed in the conference call
- Added time for student questions following our work together
- Carolyn brings inspiration & enthusiasm to each session
Custom add-ons to any series bring depth and relevance to students & staff~
- Student/teacher handouts available thru e-mail/fax… Cost: $65
- Additional teacher sessions (before/interspersed/after) for teacher writing PD (per session)… Cost: $625
- Additional student session to present revision… Cost: $625
- Additional student session to read revised work… Cost: $625
- To read/critique hard copies of student work… Cost: $400
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