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NOV-FSE-021 District AdR3:Layout 1 7/13/11 3:10 PM Page 1 sometimes at the same time, helped move these documents through the adoption stage. And using Google Forms to collect data on just about anything from anybody was a bonus as we surveyed community members about budget items, parents about a change in school start times, and students for information about their eating habits as part of the wellness initiative. Discovery Education sponsors the Discovery Educator Network (DEN), a community of teachers who are passionate about teaching with digital media and sharing resources. In addition, Discovery Education also sponsors Discovery Certified Trainers who teach best practices for the use of media in the curriculum, using the components of their Discovery Streaming product, which include streaming videos, images and lesson builders for mapping the lessons to the local curriculum. As part of a Department of Education grant, a group of schools on Cape Cod brought in a Discovery Certified Trainer to showcase both the product and its pedagogical use. After the training, the local technology “experts” returned to their districts and provided training for their local educators. The importance of having a trained group of experts is that they can work with each other to develop materials and examples and ask questions of each other. There is little duplication of effort, and the larger group of local educators— and of course the students—benefit from this network. Adobe has a global cohort of Adobe Education Leaders (AEL), including 110 K16 educators across the nation. All members are knowledgeable in Adobe software applications and online tools. A candidate for the program must be nominated by an Adobe education sales or marketing manager or by an AEL. To become an AEL, a nominee must have strong Adobe expertise and a voice in the greater education community, evidenced by speaking, professional training experience, publishing or research. The AEL group contributes to a shared, pedagogically sound, online www.DistrictAdministration.com GooD aDMinistrators builD briDGes. Nova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education offers training and degree programs so you can lead more effectively. For over 35 years, we have supported administrators and teachers by providing the platform to help students succeed. An educator’s effect on students spans many years. Our innovative curriculum gives you different educational paths, so you can work at your own pace—online, on-site, or on campus. Master of science in education Educational Leadership Educational Media Educational Technology Mathematics Education Science Education education specialist Educational Leadership Technology Management and Administration Doctor of education Educational Leadership Instructional Technology and Distance Education 888-857-4785 fischlerschool.nova.edu/District admin cause an effect. Nova Southeaster University admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin. Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degrees. 0711-021-DA January 2012 61 http://fischlerschool.nova.edu/DistrictAdmin http://fischlerschool.nova.edu/DistrictAdmin http://www.DistrictAdministration.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - January 2012

District Administration - January 2012
Contents
Letters
News Update
Conversations
District Profile
Administrator Profile
Finding the Perfect Fit
Kansas City Plots Next Steps
Seeking Savings in Special Ed
K12 Guide to Audio/Visual Solutions
Equipping Teachers to Infuse Technology
Flipped Classrooms Gaining Ground
Buying in Bulk
Online Identity Management
Going Mobile
Student Counsel
Online Edge
New Books
New Products
Product Focus
Professional Opinion

District Administration - January 2012