WIDA Conference 2020 is fast approaching! Register now to be part of the most exciting conference about the future education. Find out about the conference's purpose and what you can look forward to learning. These are the highlights that you will want to see. 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 excited to announce its eSummit online learning opportunity. This program is open to all domestic WIDA Consortium Members, including federal agencies, state governments, and territories. The 2020 Edition of WIDA ELD will be the focus of this year's WIDA eSummit. Visit the WIDA eSummit webpage to learn more.
The eSummit session will feature several key speakers including WIDA staff, educators, and experts in the field. Viet Thanh Nayen was a finalist in the PEN/Faulkner Award and a Pulitzer Prize 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.
Registering requirements
The WIDA Annual Conference was launched in 2013 and has traveled to many cities nationwide since. 600 people attended the inaugural conference. There was also a long waitinglist. Today, there are more than 1,000 participants to the conference. Register for the conference at the WIDA website. This year's conference theme is "Educating Diverse Learners: Building Community of Practice." These registration requirements are necessary to plan for the conference.
WIDA Annual Conference requires that you are a member. WIDA members can get discounts on conferences. Just use the code WIDA when you register. You can view the complete schedule of events once you have registered. 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's eConference will include sessions that correspond with the conference theme. The WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework will also be featured. Participants will have the option to choose up to five concurrent sessions per 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 spotlight outstanding colleagues from classroom, district, and state education settings. WIDA will not only feature key-note speakers but also educational leaders through the 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 this digital platform, conference attendees can view the video from any PC or Mac, iDevice or web browser. Participants don't need any special hardware to view the videos. In addition, they can share their online credentials easily with other library colleagues. You can also access the conference program using the video library's detailed instructions.
On Oct. 13, 2019, the PLA celebrated their 75th anniversary. The PLA will continue to celebrate its history through 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. In addition, the organization has developed two new initiatives with Microsoft to support library staff and expand professional development. The PLA offers many initiatives to help libraries thrive and grow.
FAQ
What is the Internet connection required for eLearning.
It depends on what you want to do. You don't need an internet connection if you are taking an online course. You will however need internet access if interactive features such quizzes or other types of learning are to be used.
How do I choose which eLearning platform to use?
There are thousands of eLearning platforms available today. Some are free while some are more costly.
It is important to ask yourself questions before you make a decision about which option is best for you.
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Do I want to create my own learning materials? If you do, there are lots of tools that can help you create your own online courses. These include Adobe Captivate. Articulate Storyline. Lectora. iSpring Suite. And Camtasia.
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Do you offer ready-made courses in eLearning? Pre-packaged courses are available from a variety of companies. They cost from $20 to $100 for each course. Mindjet, Edusoft and Thinkful are the most popular.
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What if I want to combine both? Many people find that they get the best results by combining their own materials with those provided by a company.
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Which option is best? It depends on the situation. If you are new at eLearning you may prefer to create your own material. Once you are comfortable with eLearning, however, you might want to purchase a pre-designed course.
What are the main types of elearning? What are their purposes?
There are three main types of e-learning.
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Content delivery- This type or e-learning seeks to provide information to students. These include lesson plans and textbooks.
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Instructional design: This type e-learning helps learners to develop their 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. Examples include discussion forums and virtual classrooms.
Why do many prefer taking eLearning courses?
They do this because they are easy. They allow flexibility. They don't require you to be present at certain times or places. You can also learn online. These courses allow you to learn with no distractions. They are also economical.
What are the biggest obstacles that prevent e-learning from being a success?
E-Learning's biggest challenge is not technical, it's cultural. It's about people, and how they interact.
We need to understand what motivates them and how they learn best. We also need to know what makes them feel comfortable learning online.
This is why we must find ways that make the experience as natural as humanly possible.
What are some elearning tools?
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 are also more engaging and retain learners.
Online courses include text, graphics, sound and interactive features.
These courses can be offered free of charge or at a cost.
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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E-learning modules that you can self-program
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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
Where is e-learning used?
E-Learning is an effective way for people who cannot attend face-to-face classes to learn at their own pace. It is also useful when you want to teach someone else how to do something.
E-Learning is very popular among businesses because it can be integrated into their training programs.
E-Learning has become more popular in schools, as it allows for time and money savings.
Statistics
- Reliability, validity, and descriptive statistics (The Gambia). Empty CellCRAVEMeanSDACBICOEEHABHEHMPEPOPVSESITRAC0.770.635.080.842) in behavioral intention to use e-learning in The Gambia (53%) and the UK (52%), (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)
- 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 in eLearning?
You have many options, depending upon the type of device your learner uses.
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Computer-based classes should be delivered on a PC.
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Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets can be used to deliver eLearning classes.
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A combination of both mobile devices and computers can be used to deliver courses.
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Some organizations offer eLearning courses on DVD discs which can be viewed on any computer.
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Most people prefer to create web pages that allow users to view the material online.
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It is possible to have a combination solution where one part of a course is delivered over the internet and another through a DVD or CD.
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Some organizations offer free eLearning courses via the telephone. These courses can be recorded and replayed by the learner.