WIDA Conference 2020 has arrived! Register today to attend the most innovative conference on the future of education. Find out more about the conference, including what you can expect to gain. Here are some highlights of the conference you might want to check out! We'll also discuss eSummit sessions and the Keynote speaker. We'll also talk about how to register, and what you can look forward to at WIDA Conference 2020.
eSummit session
WIDA is pleased to announce the eSummit online learning opportunity. This new program is free and open to domestic members of the WIDA Consortium, including federal agencies, states, and territories. WIDA eSummit this year will be focused on the design features and navigation of the 2020 Edition WIDA ELD. Learn more at the WIDA eSummit website.
WIDA staff, educators and experts will be among the key speakers at the eSummit session. Vietthanh Nien, the keynote speaker, was a Finalist for the PEN/Faulkner and a Pulitzer Prize Award winner. Other sessions will address topics relevant to educators of K-12 multilingual students and will also feature the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. WIDA eSummit attendees will be able to hear from WIDA staff members and receive updates on social media.
Requirements for registration
The WIDA Annual Conference was launched in 2013 and has traveled to many cities nationwide since. The first conference drew 600 participants and a lengthy waiting list. The conference attracts more than 1000 attendees today. To register for the conference, visit the WIDA website. This year's theme will be Educating Diverse Learners: Building Communities for Practice. These registration requirements are necessary to plan for the conference.
WIDA members are required to attend the WIDA Annual Conference. You can become a member of WIDA to get discounts on conferences. Use the code WIDA to register. 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. Two keynote speakers will be speaking at the conference.
Keynote speaker
WIDA is the most important event for educators. Viet Thanh Nguyen will be the keynote speaker. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Nguyen is also a professor at the University of Southern California. WIDA eConference session will focus on the conference theme. It is designed for educators working with multilingual students in K-12. 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. A spotlight session will be held at the WIDA eConference that focuses on parent outreach. WIDA's featured educator program will highlight outstanding colleagues in the classroom, district and state education fields. In addition to key note speakers, WIDA will also feature educational leaders through our Featured Educator program.
Video Library Conference
Video Library professionals will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and best practice to further the field. By using this digital platform, attendees can view conference video from any PC, Mac, iDevice, or web browser. Access to the videos is possible without special hardware. Additionally, attendees can share their online credentials and login details with library colleagues. You can also access the conference program using the video library's detailed instructions.
On October 13, 2019, the PLA celebrated its 75th birthday and will continue to commemorate its history in 2020. The PLA has produced an Anniversary video featuring stories of members and launched a fundraising effort to provide 15 scholarships in support of the Video Library Conference 2020. Library school students, early careers librarians, and support staff can be recipients of scholarships. Microsoft and the PLA have also developed two new initiatives to support library staff. The PLA has many initiatives that help libraries grow and thrive.
FAQ
What should an eLearning program look like?
Your eLearning course design should encourage learners to interact with the material.
This means that it is important to make the design easy to navigate and to clearly present the content.
This means that the content should be entertaining and informative.
Three things are essential to ensure your eLearning course meets these requirements.
Content
First, you must decide what content will be included in your eLearning courses. You must decide how long each section should be. For example, if your goal is to teach someone how writing letters, then you should decide how much time to devote to each topic.
Navigation
The second decision that you must make is how you want learners to navigate through your course. Do you want them clicking through each page one by one? Do you want them to skip to the most important parts?
Design
Finally, decide how your course will look. You will need to decide how long each screen takes to load and what size font you want. It is also important to decide whether graphics (such as photos) will be included.
Once you've made the necessary decisions, it's time to test the course and make sure it works.
What are the potential benefits of elearning for students as well as teachers?
E-learning has many benefits, including improved learning outcomes for students and teachers. E-learning also makes it possible for learners to access information from any location and at any time. E-learning empowers educators to connect with their students using technology in a way that was not possible previously.
E-learning enables teachers to provide personalized instruction and feedback while also supporting student progress. This encourages students to be more engaged and motivated. Teachers can also use e-learning for communication, collaboration, as well as critical thinking skills. They can also make use of it to enhance their teaching practice by offering the possibility for self-reflection as well as reflection on the experiences made by others.
E-learning can help to lower the cost of training. A teacher might want to teach his/her class about a topic but doesn't have the money to buy books or materials. However, you don't need to purchase duplicate material if it is easily available online.
What systems can be used in eLearning?
E-learning allows students to learn online from their computer screens. It allows for interactive activities such as quizzes, tests, discussions, etc.
E-learning includes also web-based programs, which give users the ability to access information online via a computer. This program is often called "online education".
How can I decide which eLearning platform I want to use?
There are many eLearning platforms today. Some are free and others are more expensive.
Ask yourself some questions when choosing between these options.
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Do you have the desire to create your own learning materials. You can create your own eLearning courses with a variety of free tools. These include Adobe Captivate. Articulate Storyline. Lectora. iSpring Suite. And Camtasia.
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Do you want to purchase pre-made eLearning courses Several companies sell pre-packaged courses. They range from $20 to $100 per course. Mindjet (Edusoft), and Thinkful are three of the most highly-respected.
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Do I want a combination of both? Many people find that they get better results if they combine their own materials with the ones provided by companies.
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Which option is right? It all depends on what your situation is. You might want to create your own materials if you're new to eLearning. You may also want to consider buying a pre-designed course once you've gained some experience.
Statistics
- According to ATD's 2021 State of the Industry report, technology-based learning methods, including e-learning, accounted for 80 percent of learning hours used in 2020. (td.org)
- 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)
- The UK sample was relatively balanced in terms of gender (56% male) compared to the Gambian group (77% male). (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)
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How To
What are some examples of e-learning? What are the benefits of e-learning?
There are many options for e-learning.
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Distance Learning - A distance learning program takes place entirely through the internet.
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On-site Training: A program that involves several participants meeting together to receive training in real time.
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Virtual Classroom – A virtual classroom allows students and teachers to communicate via chat rooms, forums, or other computer-based means.
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Webinars: Webinars are live presentations that are delivered via the Internet. These webinars allow you to communicate with your audience in real-time.
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Self-Paced Courses - These courses require no instructor and can be completed at your own pace. You can log in whenever you're able.
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Interactive Tutorials – Interactive tutorials can be used to show users how to do specific tasks.
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Social Media Learning Platforms: Social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook offer a great way to learn. Students can communicate ideas, ask queries, and get feedback and support from their friends and peers.
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Online Forums: Online forums are a great way to discuss subjects related to your study field.
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Podcasting - Podcasting is the process of creating audio files that can be downloaded and listened to later.
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Video Conferencing-Video conferencing allows two to three people to meet face to Face virtually.
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Mobile Apps- These programs are made specifically for smartphones or tablets.
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Online Quizzes: Online quizzes can be used to test your knowledge about a topic.
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Discussion Boards – These online communities allow you to post messages, view messages from others and respond to them.
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Website Content Management Systems (CMS - CMSs are software that allow site owners to easily modify their website content.
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Blogging - Blogs allow visitors to comment and share their opinions.
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Wikis: Wikis can be used to collaborate and allow multiple users simultaneously to edit pages.
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Chat Rooms: Chat rooms are an online area where users can communicate with one another.
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Email Lists: Email lists are groups or email addresses that you can use to send messages.
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RSS Feeds – RSS feeds can be described as news aggregators that gather articles from multiple sources and present them in an easily-read list.