Web 2.0 and Learning Event

LEARNING 2.0: WHAT IS IT, AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

Trying to figure out what people mean by Learning 2.0?

Want to understand what's myth and what's true; what's hype and what's real?

Curious about what will become of instructor-led training in a Web 2.0 world?

There is surely a lot of buzz about Web 2.0 and now Learning 2.0. Blogs and v-logs, wikis and group chat, podcasts and VODS social networks and informal learning, m-learning and rapid e-learning, simulations and virtual worlds are quickly becoming a part of the ongoing conversation among learning professionals.

Come and join this fun dialogue with Lance Dublin, industry veteran, consultant and author to understand how to best integrate and leverage these "new" approaches and technologies to make Learning 2.0 real.

Presented by Lance DublinLance is an independent management consultant, international speaker and author based in San Francisco, California and serving clients world-wide. He specializes in strategy development, program design, and implementation for corporate learning programs and organizational Change management. He brings to his work more than 30 years' experience in adult education and training, communication and change management, and organizational design and development Lance is a regular speaker and keynote presenter at regional, national and international conferences.

In addition, he is the author of numerous published articles, co- Author of the capstone book in ASTD's e-learning series, "Implementinge-Learning" and a contributor to ASTD's "Handbook of Training Design and Delivery", Elliot Masie's "Learning Rants, Raves and Reflections," and Marc Rosenberg's "Beyond e-Learning."

DATE: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
TIME: 5:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel (480 Sutter Street at Powell)

More Event Info and Easy Pre-Registration Online! http://www.astdgoldengate.org/

Job Post: Technology Aide for Hillcrest School

The Hillcrest PTA is hiring for a part time enrichment technology teacher to instruct students in grades 4-8 (approximately 20-25 at a time) in the school computer lab for the 2007-2008 school year. We would give preference to someone who can begin immediately.

Hours: M-F 9:30-11:30 (8 one hour sessions – 2 sessions 4th grade, 4 sessions 5th grade, 1 session 7th grade, 1 session 8th grade) for a total of 10 hours per week instruction + 1 hour prep time

Pay: $30/hr (PTA employee, not OUSD) no benefits

General Course Description: Beginning in 4th and 5th grades, students need to learn how to touch type so that they can use the computer keyboard with fluency. So that they will be able to use computers as a tool, they need to be able to word-process, use email responsibly, and research efficiently.

Our student goals include but are not limited to:

• typing with fluency
• research effectively and responsibly
  use email responsibly
• able to produce posters with graphics, brochures, papers,
  produce computer art
• develop and present a powerpoint report
• learn about excel

Also, we would like the 7th and 8th graders to create a digital yearbook toward the end of the school year.

In the school computer lab we have: Type to Learn, Mavis Beacon Typing, Microsoft Office, Kidpics???, Kidspiration??? and money to purchase software. In addition we could use someone who knows how to maintain a computer lab, troubleshoot problems and network computers. We are willing to negotiate a limited number of additional hours for this role.

Qualifications: Candidates should have experience with and interest in working with kids in addition to experience in technology. No teaching credential is required.

Contact Information:
Monica Marcone
Hillcrest PTA Curriculum Manager
monica@marcone.us
510-654-8222

GAP Workshop for Spring 2008 Grads

Students who are planning to graduate Spring 2008 semester are invited to attend the GAP workshops.

We have scheduled two meeting:

1. On September 24, Monday, in Burk Hall 168 at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
2. On September 25, Tuesday, in Burk Hall 170 at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

These events are also reflected on the ITEC calendar.