Wednesday+January+19,+2011

=FL@B Meeting Wednesday January 19, 2011= toc hosted by Western Academy Beijing


 * 12:30 - 1:30: Pre-meeting tour of WAB Campus Technology facilities (Meet at the HS Campus - HS Technology Training Room on Ground Floor)
 * 1:30 - 3:30 (approx) HS Green Sky Library Study Room (Upper Floor)

**Agenda**

 * 1) Welcome from FL@B Chair and host school
 * 2) Introductions and updates from guests
 * 3) PD past and future opportunities
 * 4) WAB Online Learning Tour (a quick overview of our e-learning environment) [[file:fl@b.pdf]]
 * 5) Break-out 30-minute focus session
 * 6) Report back from breakout sessions
 * 7) AOB and close

Breakout sessions:
Please suggest topics that you would like to discuss, learn more about, demonstrate... Some suggestions are:
 * Moodle in the MS and HS at WAB
 * Supporting learning in your school - share one innovative curriculum idea started recently.
 * 'Budget fever' - what is on your budget for next year? What are you planning to spend money on? Why?
 * Learning 2.012 Conference in Beijing - discussing the possibilities of hosting the conference here in Beijing
 * Our school is now wireless, students and teachers are now beginning to work anywhere, anytime. How have teaching methods evolved with technology integration? How has student learning been impacted?
 * Virtual worlds and the classroom - how? why?


 * To cater for the needs of the diverse groups, we can have breakout groups for those who want specific discussions, sharing or hands-on. Similar to an 'unconference session', we put up a list of topics that are of interest and you can then select which group you would like to join.

ISB (4)
Randy Stadham Elementary Tech facilitator Harold Daw HS computer teacher Russell Layton Rob Cormack (possible)

BISS (2-3)
Julie Lindsay Louis Lim Ben Cooperman

Dulwich (2)
Steve Andersen ICT Manager Jon Clark

BWYA (1)
David Pitt

Harrow International School Beijing (1)
Gary Toner - Director of Additional Language Programmes/ICT Teacher

**YCIS Beijing** (4)
Ariel Schatenstein - ICT Teacher Secondary. (He might have already confirmed attendance). Ms. Karen Kang – Head of IT Ms. Christine XU – Co-Principal Mr. Wayne Richardson – Co-Principal

WAB (7)
Sheldon Bradshaw (ES Tech Integrator) Jose Tumba (ES Tech Integrator) Madeleine Brookes (HS Tech Integrator) Jeff Holte (Ed Tech/IT Services Director) Muhummad Azeem (IT Services) Stella Liu (IT Services Manager) Beth Gourley (HS Library)

Shanghai Learning 2.011
(September) = with the view to FL@B taking on Learning 2.012 Madeleine Brookes WAB co chair

ADE Institute
April 8 - 12 = Applications due 31 January: http://www.apple.com/education/apple-distinguished-educator/

CoETaIL
Registration Closes Sunday! EARCOS sponsored.

There are only a few days left to register for the Certificate of Educational Technology and Information Literacy (CoETaIL) online program that begins at this year's EARCOS Teacher's Conference and ends next year at EARCOS Teacher's Conference 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. There is still room but the program is filling up fast and registration closes Sunday January, 23rd! There's still time to Register!

Benefits of the Program:


 * Internet-based, allowing participants to access the content from anywhere they have an Internet connected device.
 * Course uses both asynchronous and synchronous learning platforms.
 * Applies across grade levels and curricula (including administrators, counselors, and all others involved in education).
 * Participants become familiar with a wide range of technologies to enhance the teaching and learning environment.
 * Participants become familiar with learning theories and pedagogies used in blended learning environments.
 * Designed to be practical and hands-on. Participants apply their learning in their own classroom every course, reinforcing the content and strategies learned.
 * Instructors (Jeff Utecht and Kim Cofino) are currently working in international schools and have extensive experience teaching international educators.
 * Program is based on the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Teachers

Benefits to Participants:


 * The CoETaIL program is created specifically for International Educators.
 * No Summer Classes. (We like our summers too!)
 * Learn with others from International Schools in Asia. (Networking!)
 * Each course ends with participants creating lessons to use right now in their classrooms.
 * Focus on both pedagogy and tools.
 * 15 Graduate Credits (through SUNY) to move you up the pay scale and at a reasonable price.

Benefits to Schools:


 * A strong track record of creating lasting change in schools.
 * Sign up a cohort of teachers at your school to start creating change within your school system.

For more information download the attached flyer or visit us at: http://www.coetail.asia and have a look around for yourself! Sign up at http://www.coetail.asia/online/