WIDA Conference 2020 is rapidly approaching! Register today to join the most cutting-edge conference on the future and education. Find out more about the conference, including what you can expect to gain. Here are some of the highlights you'll want to see! We'll also talk about eSummit sessions as well as the Keynote speaker and Video Library Conferences. We will also discuss how to register for WIDA Conference 2020 and what you can expect at the conference.
eSummit session
WIDA is proud to announce the launch of its online learning opportunity, eSummit. This new program is free and open to domestic members of the WIDA Consortium, including federal agencies, states, and territories. WIDA eSummit 2019 will focus on navigational and design aspects of the 2020 Edition WIDA ELD. For more information, please visit the WIDA eSummit Page.
WIDA staff, educators, as well as experts in the field will all be speaking at the eSummit. Vietthanh Nguyen, the keynote speaker, was a finalist at the PEN/Faulkner prize and a Pulitzer Prize recipient. Other sessions will include topics relevant for educators of K-12 multilingual learners and the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. The WIDA eSummit will include presentations from WIDA staff and social media updates.
Registration requirements
WIDA Annual Conference began in 2013 and has since been to many different cities. 600 people attended the first conference, with a long waiting list. Today, more than 1,000 people attend the conference. Register for the conference at the WIDA website. This year's conference theme is "Educating Diverse Learners: Building Community of Practice." These are the registration requirements for the conference to help you plan.
WIDA members are required to attend the WIDA Annual Conference. WIDA members get discounted rates on conferences. Simply use the code WIDA at registration to register. You can view the complete schedule of events once you have registered. Once registered, you can review the conference agenda and select the sessions that are most relevant to your professional development. The conference has two keynote speakers.
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 session will focus on the conference theme. It is designed for educators working with multilingual students in K-12. WIDA English Development Standards Framework will be also featured. Participants will have the opportunity to select from up to five concurrent sessions in each block.
WIDA conference will include online presentations, curated sessions and post-event accessibility to recordings. The WIDA eConference will also feature a spotlight session on parent outreach. WIDA's featured educator program will showcase outstanding colleagues from classrooms, districts, and states. WIDA will feature key note speakers and educational leaders through its Featured Education program.
Video Library Conference
The Video Library conference is an opportunity for librarian professionals to exchange knowledge and best practices in order to improve the field of 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. They can also view the conference program with detailed instructions from the video library.
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. The scholarship recipients are library school students, early-career librarians, and support personnel. Microsoft has also been a partner in two initiatives that the organization developed to support library staff, and improve professional development. There are many programs that support libraries to grow and thrive.
FAQ
What are the various types of e-learning available? Which are their purposes
There are three major types of elearning:
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Content delivery – This type is e-learning that provides information to students. These include lesson plans and textbooks.
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Instructional Design - This type is an e-learning that helps learners learn new skills. Examples of this include simulations and tutorials.
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Learning management – This type of eLearning gives instructors tools to organize and track student activity. You can use discussion forums or virtual classrooms as examples.
What are some elearning tools?
Interactive media, such as animation and audio, is the best way to convey learning content.
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 might be free of charge, or they may cost a fee.
Some examples include:
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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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Self-paced, e-learning modules
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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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Polls
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Questionnaires
What is the equipment needed for eLearning?
The most important thing you need to do when you start an online course is to ensure you have everything set up correctly on your computer. Adobe Captivate, as well as a microphone and webcam, will likely be what you need.
It is also important to ensure that you have all necessary software on your computer. These include Microsoft Office (Word Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Reader Flash Player, Java Runtime Environment QuickTime 7, Flash Player, Flash Player, Flash Player, Flash Flash 10.0, and Shockwave Flash 10.0.
Camtasia Studio is a screen-capture program that TechSmith offers. This allows you to capture what's happening on your computer screen as you work.
The final step is to download a web conference tool like WebEx, or GoToMeeting. These programs allow you to connect with other people who are watching the same presentation at the same time. They let you share your Desktop with others.
What is the biggest challenge in online learning?
It is difficult to keep students interested in the course. If they are not interested in what you're teaching them, then how do you expect them to learn anything? The best way to ensure your students stay focused is to give them many choices. You should give them the option to choose which modules to study, which chapters to read, what exercises to do, which tests to take, which assignments to work on, which projects to complete, which websites to visit, which videos to watch, and which games to play.
What are the major obstacles to elearning success?
The biggest challenge in e-Learning lies not in technicality but rather in culture. It's about people.
We must understand their motivations and learn how they learn best. Online learning is also something they enjoy.
This is why we must find ways that make the experience as natural as humanly possible.
Statistics
- E-learning is intended to enhance individual-level performance, and therefore intend to use of e-learning should be predicted by a learner's preference for self-enhancement (Veiga, Floyd, & Dechant, 2001). (sciencedirect.com)
- 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)
- 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)
- However, e-learning courses that are engaging, well-designed, and interesting are likely to be perceived as useful by e-learners (Roca & Gagné, 2008). (sciencedirect.com)
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How does eLearning differ from traditional teaching methods?
eLearning is a well-known technology. In fact, many schools still teach using the old-fashioned way. There are many advantages to eLearning over traditional methods of teaching. Here are some examples:
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E-learning is much cheaper than traditional teaching methods.
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Students can choose to take classes at their own pace.
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Teachers don't feel as pressured if they don't have students ready for class.
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Teachers can create multiple versions of the course to teach slightly different concepts.
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Learners can interact with one another and ask questions through discussion boards and chat rooms.
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Learning partners can work together on projects or assignments.
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Viewing videos and presentations can be done in the classroom by students.
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Online courses are available 7 days a săptămână, 24 hours per day.
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Learners can study wherever they are, at any time.
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Learners have the option to go back and revisit previous lessons.
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The year can be tracked by learners.
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Instant feedback can be provided to learners about their performance.
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Students can work at their own pace on assignments and projects. They can submit them later if necessary.
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Learners can download files containing notes, images, or other materials.
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Students can print out copies of assignments and handouts.
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You can save money if you buy books and supplies once rather than every term.
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Learning can be more effective when learners study alone.
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Students can learn from others while learning the same subject.
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Learning partners can exchange ideas and resources.
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Reading blogs and articles can help learners learn about new topics.
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Learning can include searching for specific solutions.
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Learners are able to create their own content.
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Peers and tutors can offer assistance to learners.
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Learners can form friendships with people who have similar interests.
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Learners can improve their writing skills.
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Learning can help learners solve problems creatively.
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Public speaking can be practiced by learners.