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NSTA Online Professional Development Resources and Tools for California teachers Collaborating for Excellence in Middle School Science. Flavio Mendez, NSTA Deborah Tucker, NSTA May 20, 2009. Agenda:. NSTA LC Overview Getting Started Hands-on PD Plan & Portfolio Overview
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NSTA Online Professional Development Resources and Tools for California teachers Collaborating for Excellence in Middle School Science Flavio Mendez, NSTA Deborah Tucker, NSTA May 20, 2009
Agenda: • NSTA LC Overview • Getting Started • Hands-on • PD Plan & Portfolio Overview • NSTA LC Help Desk • Evaluation/Next Steps
The NationalScience Teachers Association NSTA’s Mission:To promote excellence and innovation in Science Teaching and Learning for All
Web site • ALL teachers • Resources, Tools, & Opportunities • Free vs. fee-based • Document growth http://learningcenter.nsta.org
e-PD Resources • Science Objects:2 hour online interactive content modules using inquiry and simulations • SciPacks:10 hour online interactive mini-course that include objects, pedagogical implications, email content support and final assessment opportunity • SciGuides:Thematic, vetted web-based resources, lesson plans with samples of student work and simulations from objects • Web Seminars:Live interactive seminars featuring science and education experts, archived afterwards Also available: Journal articles, e-Books, e-Chapters, Online Short Courses, Conference symposia and PDIs
Let’s take two questions from the audience End of Learning Center Overview session
Two ways Last name and ID number OR E-mail address and password (1) If you have an ID number, follow option A (2) If not, create a new account, following option B Login to the Learning Center
Your Learning Center Web Page http://learningcenter.nsta.org/CEMSS-7
Creating a Learning Center Account Click “Register now” to Create a New Account
You need to do your assigned Pre-Assessment After completing the Pre-Assessment you’ll be able to enter your promo code and access all your Learning Center resources Before you access your Learning Center resources…
Do your pre-assessment • Enter promo code • Wait for everyone Enter promo code Pre-Assessment link
Navigating through… …is simple to do.
Find resources by: • Subject • Learning Resources & Opportunities • All Free Resources • Advanced Search • Grade Level • State Standards • Learning Preference
Adding resources to My Library Region One Home Choose SciPacks, for example
Adding Resources to My Library via your Group Subscription Fee based products will show a price. Ignore that and click the Add to Library via subscription button
Accessing a Resource in My Library You can access your resource as soon as you enter it in My Library
Accessing a Resource in My Library From your Home Page, access all your e-PD resources by clicking on the My Library tab
Log out of the Learning Center Log in to the Learning Center using your e-mail address and password Navigate through the Learning Center Add at least two resources to your “My Library” space Go to “My Library” Open at least one of your resources Browse your resource Activity
Let’s take two questions from the audience End of Getting Started and Hands-on sessions
My PD Plan & Portfolio • Create multiyear plan outlining goals, evidences, and justifications for growth • Upload files to demonstrate completion of goals with reflections • Generate automatic PDF report with embedded URL links and images
Let’s take two questions from the audience End of PD Plan & Portfolio Tool session
Help link and system check • Help resources: • Click on Help link • Run the “system check” • Turn “pop-up” blocker off
For assistance, send an e-mail message to: learningcenterhelp@nsta.org Please identify yourself as a teacher of the CEMSS-7 group
This session’s Evaluation Click on the appropriate link located on your group’s homepage
The NSTA Learning Center Scalable, Sustainable, Individualized, andOn-Demand e-ProfessionalDevelopment http://learningcenter.nsta.org Flavio MendezSenior DirectorNSTA Learning Center PH: 703-312-9250Email: fmendez@nsta.org