Eluminate

A grant from the Cognition Education Innovations Fund has made possible a trial of a new software platform called //Elluminate Live//. It is a web-based conferencing software which enables presenters to have real-time discussions with consultants, supported with audio and video communication, //PowerPoint// slides, web browsing, interactive whiteboard, text chat and emoticons, and shared applications. All meetings can be recorded for later viewing.

Follow the links below to watch the recorded sessions of the three trial online workshops. Note that when the recording is loaded it will automatically start. There are controls at the bottom of the screen so that you can go fast forward, reverse, pause, play. Move the slider to go forward or back in the presentation.

Anyone can play the recording using the links below. If there is a problem connecting then click on the following link for "First time Users" to check that you have the Java software to run Elluminate and download it if you need to. http://www.elluminate.com/Support/?id=62

1. **Liz Millar **, May 28 Quality leadership learning circles and 21st century learning This was a very inspiring session where Liz reflected on her role as Principal of a New Zealand school She discussed leadership and the Best Evidence Synthesis - Vivianne Robertson School leaders do make a difference She talked about espoused theories not always reflected in the classrooms and how to 'redesign' this The dilemmas of a new principal going into a very well setup high achieving school Understanding the dynamics of her leadership team and how to increase leadership density within the school Her leadership actions and interactions [] The Core of Effective Educational Leadership and the Ladder of Inference []
 * 1) ===**Eileen Piggot Irvine **, June 4 ===
 * 1) ===**Dr. David Peat and Colleagues **, ===

Rocky View School Division, Calgary Canada – June 9 > Panel discussion with Dr Peat, Associate Superintendent of Learning, an specialist advisor, and a teacher explaining how they are applying 21st Century learning in schools and classrooms throughout their Canadian School Division. [] <span style="font-family: "Sylfaen","serif";">

<span style="font-family: "Sylfaen","serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> =<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> · Developing Students Research Skills (Alan Papprill), = • how to introduce it to the teachers & students. • a teachers reflection on the Project • evaluation of the teaching of the Guided Research Unit. (Grade 10)

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> · Using Data for Teaching and Learning in the Classroom (Colin McGillivray) = ====<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> The benefits of analyzing data to assist our teachers and School Senior Management Staff here in Qatar · data type and display selection considerations · producing data displays and summary tables. ==== · training teachers and Senior Staff · interpretation & sustainability

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> · Using Interactive Whiteboards across the Curriculum (Pat Churchill) = Demonstration of different ways of using a Promethean active board in a classroom • demonstrate a flip chart and different types of activities for the classroom • how to plan for a lesson • how to use interactive activities • how to insert a web link and movie link The focus is on mathematics but techniques for using the active board are suitable for any subject and across the school levels Pat's weblinks www.coolmath.com http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih3/hearing/activities/lesson3.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/changing_circuits_fs.shtml http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/15.cfm?p=247,index&s=15 Pat's ActiveInspire demo flipchart