Upcoming Spotlight Sessions

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Interact with experts in the fields of collaborative learning, educational trends, distance learning, and technology. CILC’s live Spotlight Sessions are:

• available to those registered on www.cilc.org. To register is free.
• presented in a webinar format. What is a Webinar?
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	Title: Award-winning Nonfiction Authors in Your Classroom Presenters: Roz Schanzer, Dorothy Parent and Vicki Cobb Date: 04/21/2010 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time Registration Deadline: 04/19/2010 Session Overview Looking for ways to bring your science or social studies curriculum to life? Well, talk to the experts! Join three award-winning authors of some of today's most exciting and innovative nonfiction for children as they present terrific ways to tie great books directly into the school curriculum--and enchant kids with love of learning at the same time. During this one hour webinar, Roz Schanzer, Dorothy Parent and Vicki Cobb will share some of their "secrets" to engaging students in learning, bringing content to life and making learning memorable. These ladies are all established, award-winning authors who are ready to share their passion for their content. Rosalyn Schanzer, author and illustrator in history and science; Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, author of natural science and western expansion books; and Vicki Cobb, author of hands-on science books, come together in this event to share not only their passions for their content areas but help educators discover ways to engage students.
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For more information and to suggest topics and speakers for future spotlight sessions, contact Tonia Carriger at 317-231-6587.

What Others are Saying
"Thank you for such an informative webinar, my fellow teachers and I were "newbies" to the online seminar idea and are hooked!"
Participant from David Gordon's session: Meeting the Needs of Children with Chronic Health Conditions-In and Out of the Hospital

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Participant from Doug Meyer's session: Tips for Integrating Videoconferencing into your Classroom: An Introduction

“Great ideas and resources I will implement. Usually webinars seem too long. I wish this one could have kept going.”
Participant from Wes Fryer’s Spotlight Session on Quick Victories for Blended Learning

“It gave me some ideas on making the learning authentic/providing hooks. I struggle for ideas on how to do that, but gained some valuable ideas from the presentation to help move me forward in this area.”
Participant from Bev Mattocks and Monica Cougan’s Spotlight session on Student Engagement: Real World Projects – Rich in 21st Century Skills