Sentences with phrase «virtual learning networks»

Profiles of several effective PLCs show administrators and teachers working in learning teams within a school, across schools districtwide, and in virtual learning networks.

ASCD's Virtual Learning Network, funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, provides educators with ongoing virtual professional development to assist them with curriculum building, assessments, and the instructional shifts required when implementing the Common Core State Standards.

ASCD Faculty member Krista Rundell, a new addition to the Virtual Learning Network, will present the social studies webinars.

«We are excited to begin the second year of Virtual Learning Network webinars and see the ways educators across the nation are using these lessons to transform their practice and engage their students.»

The ASCD Virtual Learning Network covers four content areas: mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies.

Alexandria, VA (9/25/2014)-- ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, is pleased to announce the 2014 — 15 ASCD Virtual Learning Network (VLN) webinar schedule.

He is a member of ASCD's FIT TeachingTM Cadre and the leader of ASCD's ELA CCSS Virtual Learning Network.

Beyond CEM, educators implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies can participate in the 2014 — 15 ASCD Virtual Learning Network (VLN) webinars.

Not exact matches

Twitter today is taking another step to build up its machine learning muscle, and also potentially to improve how it delivers photos and videos across its apps: the company is acquiring Magic Pony Technology, a company based out of London that has developed techniques of using neural networks (systems that essentially are designed to think like human brains) and machine learning to provide expanded data for images — used, for example, to enhance a picture or video taken on a mobile phone; or to help develop graphics for virtual reality or augmented reality applications.

Becoming a member unlocks incredible year - round learning and professional development opportunities, virtual webinars, in - person networking, and mentorship.

The algorithms, which tell computers how to learn from data, are used in computer models called artificial neural networks — webs of interconnected virtual neurons that transmit signals to their neighbors by switching on and off, or «firing.»

Such «optical neural networks» could make any application of so - called deep learning — from virtual assistants to language translators — many times faster and more efficient.

It is only after hacker cult figure Morpheus agrees to show Tom «how deep the rabbit hole goes» that Tom, and we, learn The Ugly Truth: the surface of the earth has been uninhabitable for centuries, and all humans are spending their lives in a virtual reality construct, while a complex network of machines uses the electrical energy and body heat from their real bodies, which are stored in individual pods, as a fuel source.

Online Personal Learning Networks are virtual, which means that there are no barriers to contend with.

Data Wise Coach Network Online: January - December 2019 For certified Data Wise coaches, this network provides access to a rich virtual community that includes live online professional learning and access to materials that can be used to teach Data Wise cNetwork Online: January - December 2019 For certified Data Wise coaches, this network provides access to a rich virtual community that includes live online professional learning and access to materials that can be used to teach Data Wise cnetwork provides access to a rich virtual community that includes live online professional learning and access to materials that can be used to teach Data Wise content.

French companies» favorite tools are customized courses, online surveys, virtual courses, serious games, social networks for work, and mobile learning.

Texas had a history of encouraging online learning through its Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) and local innovation.

A network of education professionals who are passionate about transforming the learning experience with digital media, the Community connects members around the world through social media, virtual conferences and in - person events.

There is even the opportunity to expand their online network and become more comfortable with their virtual learning community.

A network of education professionals that are passionate about transforming the learning experience with digital media, the Discovery Educator Global Community connects members around the world through social media, virtual conferences and in - person events — fostering valuable networking, idea - sharing and inspiration.

Social network analysis techniques and implications for information and knowledge sharing in virtual learning communities

Local and global networks: Virtual and blended learning communities such as social media groups or chats, virtual PLNs, conferences, meet - ups, edcamps and school - based professional learning commuVirtual and blended learning communities such as social media groups or chats, virtual PLNs, conferences, meet - ups, edcamps and school - based professional learning commuvirtual PLNs, conferences, meet - ups, edcamps and school - based professional learning communities.

Teachers also participate in virtual learning communities and book studies including School Improvement Network's Mapping to the Core in which they were required to create an instructional unit as part of their Pay for Excellent Performance Program.

In addition to offering the webinars, the VLN allows participants from each VLN cohort to engage with and learn from one another through virtual professional learning communities (PLCs) on the ASCD EDge ® social network.

· Receive a 15 % discount on Neuroteach: Brain Science and the Future of Education · Participate in Neuroteach Network virtual hangouts (3x / year) · Receive one complimentary copy of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning's most recent volume of Think Differently and Deeply · To sign up for the fee - based Neuroteach network, please email [email protected] and follow us on TNetwork virtual hangouts (3x / year) · Receive one complimentary copy of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning's most recent volume of Think Differently and Deeply · To sign up for the fee - based Neuroteach network, please email [email protected] and follow us on Tnetwork, please email [email protected] and follow us on Twitter.

A global community of education professionals that are passionate about transforming the learning experience with digital media, the Discovery Educator Network connects members across town and around the world through social media, virtual conferences and in - person events.

Together, we will establish learning targets that can be used to identify beneficial virtual learning resources available on the Five - Star Network.

K12 will provide comprehensive wraparound services targeted to individual student needs and for the benefit of the school community: development of strong community within the virtual academy; access to the best and most current virtual instruction curriculum, assessment and instruction based on solid research; customizing each student's education to their own individual learning plan; academic success at the school and individual student levels resulting from teachers» instruction and constant monitoring of student growth and achievement with interventions as needed; national and local parent trainings and networking; frequent (i.e., every two to three week) teacher / parent communication through emails and scheduled meetings; establishment of unique settings for students and parents to interact; connecting students on a regular basis with students across the United States in similar virtual academies and across the world through networking and K12 national competitions (e.g., art contest and spelling bees) and International Clubs; access to the entire K12 suite of services and instructional curriculum (currently including K12, Aventa, A +, and powerspeak12) to include world languages, credit recovery courses, remedial courses, and AP courses; participation in a national advanced learners programs; a comprehensive Title I program that will provide additional services for students; school led trips, for example, visits to colleges, grade level specific trips such as student summer trips overseas, etc.; School prom; school graduation ceremonies; national college guidance through a network of K12 counselors; school community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowling club.

Teacher leadership curriculum should focus on adult learning and organizational change as well as peer review, assessments reforms, virtual networking, and how best to spread new pedagogical strategies.

Recognizing the role of formal and informal professional learning, including coaching, mentoring — virtual or face - to - face — and other experiences through social media and professional learning networks is critical.

Since launching in 2009, the Texas Virtual School Network has provided first - time high school course credit, credit recovery and dual - credit opportunities in a variety of subjects for students across the state, said Kate Loughrey, the Texas Education Agency's director of distance learning.

Rep. Jerry Madden, R - Richardson, a network supporter, said he is working to restore funding, and the Senate Finance Committee last week approved a recommendation to allot $ 9 million to fund virtual learning.

A network of education professionals that are passionate about transforming the learning experience with digital media, the Discovery Educator Community connects members around the world through social media, virtual conferences and in - person events — fostering valuable networking, idea - sharing and inspiration.

In addition, participants from each VLN cohort can engage with and learn from one another through virtual PLCs on the ASCD EDge ® social networking platform.

This week's featured resources put teachers in charge of their professional learning paths, whether they team up with peers in their own school or through virtual networks.

Once viewed as a networking site for business people, LinkedIn is quickly becoming the virtual water cooler for people who want to learn about and read your books — whether you write nonfiction or fiction.

Virtual Book Summit is a learning and networking event for new and experienced authors who want learn the best strategic ways to sell more books through innovate and proven book marketing.

One of these new media is a hybrid of video game technology and social networking programs that allows users to create and «live» in virtual worlds where people work collaboratively, combine learning with play, and generate business ideas and transactions.

The software has a feature that will let you use your device as a virtual touchpad and keyboard for a PC, and they will also support Android's neural network API to let developers make full use of hardware acceleration for machine learning applications.

People are learning that open Wi - Fi points (those without passwords) are often unsafe however Google Fi will automatically put your connection on a VPN (virtual private network) which is a secure, encrypted connection to the internet so you don't need to worry about the insecure Wi - Fi network you're using.

All workers (even non-NTUC members) can visit their two walk - in PME centres and one virtual centre to seek career advice and sign up for networking and learning events.

Watch the video version below and learn how online networking can help your virtual self get the job you want.

Professional Experience West Corporation (Omaha, NE) 3/2003 — Present Virtual Customer Service Representative • Field service calls for Fortune 500 clients including Sears, GE, Home Shopping Network, Direct Response, ProFlowers, Shop NBC, Pizza Hut, Virgin Mobile, and Cricket, earning a Customer Service Award of the month three times • Work effectively under limited supervision as an independent contractor, providing customer care via phone and email • Participate extensively in comprehensive training to assist with customer purchases, utilizing learned skills to provide product assistance, billing inquiries resolution, and related troubleshooting • Perform data entry, verify sales calls, and set sales appointments for several products and services • Implement knowledge of computer skills and internet usage to perform required research and download files

On related topics, those interested in social media and healthcare can check Twitter discussions at a conference underway in Sydney today, including to a presentation by nurse, midwife and blogger Sarah Stewart on «The Virtual International Day of the Midwife: Using Social Media for Professional Networking and Learning».

«We believe that social networking sites and virtual reality platforms are important places for us to be experimenting in and learning about,» says the company's senior vice president of marketing, Charlie Young.

Find a virtual tour service that utilizes the latest technologies, social media and social networking, and integrates these services in an easy - to - use platform so you aren't spending a lot of time learning something new on top of everything else.