WIDA Conference 2020 will be here soon! Register now to be part of the most exciting conference about the future education. Find out what the conference is all about, and what you can expect to learn. These are the highlights that you will want to see. In addition, we'll discuss eSummit sessions, the Keynote speaker, and Video Library Conferences. We'll also touch on how to register and what you can expect from WIDA Conference 2020.
Session of eSummit
WIDA is excited to announce its eSummit online learning opportunity. This program is free for domestic WIDA Consortium members. It is also open to federal agencies, states, or territories. This year's WIDA eSummit will focus on the design and navigational features of the 2020 Edition of WIDA ELD. To learn more, visit the WIDA eSummit page.
The eSummit session will feature several key speakers including WIDA staff, educators, and experts in the field. Keynote speaker, Viet Thanh Nguyen, was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner award and a Pulitzer Prize winner. Other sessions will discuss topics that will be of relevance to teachers of K-12 multilingual student and include the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. The WIDA eSummit will include presentations from WIDA staff and social media updates.
Registering requirements
WIDA Annual Conference started in 2013 and has been traveling to many cities since. The first conference drew 600 participants and a lengthy waiting list. The conference now draws over 1,000 attendees. Register on the WIDA site to register for this conference. This year's theme: Educating Diverse Students: Building Communities of Practice. These registration requirements will help you plan for this conference.
WIDA Annual Conference attendees must be members. WIDA members can get discounts on conferences. Register by entering the code "WIDA", at registration. Once you've completed your registration, you can view and download the program of events. Once you've registered, it is possible to review the conference program and choose the sessions which are most relevant to your professional advancement. There are two keynote speakers for the conference.
Keynote speaker
The WIDA conference is the premier event for educators, and the keynote speaker will be Viet Thanh Nguyen, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Dayton Literary Peace Prize finalist, and professor at the University of Southern California. WIDA eConference sessions will be based on the conference theme. They are for educators who work with multilingual K-12 students. WIDA's English Language Development Standards Framework (WIDA ELSF) will also be highlighted. Participants can choose from five concurrent sessions within each block.
WIDA conference also features online presentations, curated panels, and access to recordings after the event. The WIDA eConference will also feature a spotlight session on parent outreach. WIDA's Featured Educator program will spotlight outstanding colleagues from classroom, district, and state education settings. WIDA will host key note speakers as well as educational leaders via our Featured educator program.
Video Library Conference
Video Library will offer a forum for library professionals to discuss best practices and share knowledge to advance video reference. Using the digital platform, attendees can view conference videos from any PC, Mac computer, iDevice, web browser or mobile device. Access to the videos is possible without special hardware. Additionally, attendees can share their online credentials and login details with library colleagues. In addition, the video library provides detailed instructions to help them watch the conference program.
PLA celebrated its 75th year anniversary on October 13, 2019, and continues to celebrate its past in 2020. It released an Anniversary video that featured stories from members. A fundraising campaign has been launched to fund 15 scholarships for 2020's Video Library Conference. Library school students, early career librarians, support staff are all eligible to receive scholarships. Microsoft has also been a partner in two initiatives that the organization developed to support library staff, and improve professional development. The PLA offers many initiatives to help libraries thrive and grow.
FAQ
What is the purpose of eLearning?
Learners can engage in learning activities online at any time, from anywhere. It allows them to learn wherever and whenever they like.
E-Learning also enables the learner to interact with others who have similar interests. This interaction enhances communication skills and knowledge sharing.
Technology makes it easier to exchange information between the student and teacher. It is important that the technology used can support the delivery and quality of high-quality content.
E-learning can be a cost-saving option by reducing travel required for training purposes.
It is a time-saving and cost-saving option that allows the learner to finish their coursework while on the road or working.
What does eLearning require?
E-learning is a time-consuming process that requires significant effort. E-learning also requires an understanding about how people learn. The learning experience should be designed around what learners want to achieve.
The content must be informative and engaging. Learning materials should include visual aids such as images, videos, animations, and interactive elements.
E-learning should be fun and engaging. It should place a strong emphasis on motivation for learners. It should provide feedback and encouragement to learners who are hard at work towards achieving their goals.
How much multimedia should an eLearning class contain?
The answer will depend on what you want. If you're looking to quickly deliver information, less may be better. But if your goal is to provide training that will teach people how to do something then less may be more.
The key thing is that you need to know what you want to achieve from your eLearning course. It is also important to know what learners want from your course. This will allow to make sure that your course has enough content to reach your objectives.
For example:
It is best to show people many examples of text documents if you are trying to teach them how to use Microsoft Word. However, you should show people many types of Excel spreadsheets if you want them to learn how to use it.
Also, consider whether or not you will use images or video to illustrate your concepts.
Video is great for showing people how to do something, but it's not so good for explaining complex topics. It is also expensive to produce. Although images are much cheaper to produce than video, they lack the same emotion and impact.
Let's be clear: Before you start designing an eLearning course, you need to carefully consider what you want.
What are some of the e-learning resources?
The most effective way to deliver learning content is by using interactive media such as video, audio, animation, etc.
These media allow learners to interact directly with the content. They can also be used to increase learner engagement.
Online courses often contain video, audio, text and interactive features.
These courses are available for free or for a nominal fee.
These are just a few examples of elearning tools:
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Online courses
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Virtual classrooms
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Webinars
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Podcasts
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Video tutorials
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Modules for e-learning that can be done at your own pace
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Interactive
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Social networking sites (SNS)
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Blogs
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Wikis
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Discussion forums
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Chat rooms
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Email list
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Forums
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Quizzes
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Surveys
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Questionnaires
What equipment is needed to do eLearning effectively?
When you begin an online course, the most important thing is to make sure everything is set up properly on your computer. You'll probably want to use Adobe Captivate as well as a webcam and microphone.
It is also important to ensure that you have all necessary software on your computer. This includes Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Reader Flash Player Java Runtime Environment QuickTime 7 and Shockwave Flash 10.0.
You may also want to consider using a screen capture program such as Camtasia Studio from TechSmith. It allows to capture what is happening on the computer screen while you're working.
The final step is to download a web conference tool like WebEx, or GoToMeeting. These programs let you connect with others who are viewing the same presentation simultaneously. You can also share your desktop with others.
How do I get started in eLearning
If you don’t have the skills to create online courses yet, it’s a good idea not to worry. Try creating a short tutorial or quiz.
After you have learned this skill, you can move onto more complicated projects. It's a good idea to learn HTML before you start creating lessons with pre-built templates.
Statistics
- Hedonism incorporates intrinsic motivation, including novelty, challenge, excitement, and pleasure (Schwartz et al., 2012), which is likely to predict user perception of e-learning enjoyment. (sciencedirect.com)
- Interestingly, students' participation in online training grew by 142% in the past year alone, indicating how quality education and up-to-date teaching pedagogy are preferred by learners and working professionals to upskill across India. (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
- The UK sample was relatively balanced in terms of gender (56% male) compared to the Gambian group (77% male). (sciencedirect.com)
- In the 2017 ATD research report Next-Generation E-Learning, 89% of those surveyed said that changes in e-learning require their staff to update or add new skills. (td.org)
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How To
What kind of technology should I use?
There are many options available depending on the device your learner uses.
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Computer-based courses should be delivered on a computer.
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Mobile devices such smartphones and tablets can be used in eLearning.
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It is possible to use both mobile devices and computers to deliver courses.
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Some organizations offer eLearning DVDs that can be viewed anywhere.
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Web pages are the most popular way to present material online.
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Some hybrid solutions allow you to deliver a portion of your course through a website, while the other part is delivered on a CD or DVD.
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Some companies also offer free eLearning programs over the telephone. These can be recorded and re-recorded by the learner.