WIDA Conference 2020 will be here soon! Register today to join the most cutting-edge conference on the future and education. Find out more about the conference, including what you can expect to gain. Here are some highlights you should see. We will also be discussing eSummit session, Keynote speaker and Video Library Conferences. We'll also be discussing how to sign up and what you can anticipate from WIDA Conference 2020.
Session of eSummit
WIDA is thrilled to announce its eSummit Online Learning Opportunity. This program is available to all domestic WIDA Consortium members (federal agencies, states, territories). WIDA eSummit 2020 will focus on design and navigational features for the 2020 Edition WIDA ELD. To learn more, visit the WIDA eSummit page.
WIDA staff, educators, experts and others will speak at the eSummit. Vietthanh Nguyen, the keynote speaker, was a finalist at the PEN/Faulkner prize and a Pulitzer Prize recipient. Other sessions will include topics relevant for educators of K-12 multilingual learners and the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. WIDA eSummit presentations by WIDA staff, as well as social media updates will be included.
Registering requirements
WIDA Annual Conference began in 2013 and has since been to many different cities. 600 people attended the inaugural conference. There was also a long waitinglist. Today, the conference draws more than 1,000 attendees. Register on the WIDA site to register for this conference. This year's conference theme is "Educating Diverse Learners: Building Community of Practice." Here are some requirements to register for the conference.
To attend the WIDA Annual Conference, you must be a member of WIDA. To receive discounts on conferences, you can become a WIDA member. To register, simply use the code "WIDA" at registration. Once you've completed your registration, you can view and download the program of events. Once you are registered, the conference agenda can be viewed and you can choose the sessions that most interest your professional development. Two keynote speakers will be speaking at the conference.
Keynote speaker
The WIDA conference is the premier event for educators, and the keynote speaker will be Viet Thanh Nguyen, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Dayton Literary Peace Prize finalist, and professor at the University of Southern California. WIDA eConference session will focus on the conference theme. It is designed for educators working with multilingual students in K-12. The WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework will also be featured. Participants can select up to five concurrent sessions from each block.
WIDA conference also features online presentations, curated panels, and access to recordings after the event. Additionally, the WIDA eConference will feature a spotlight session focused on parent outreach. WIDA's Featured Education program will highlight outstanding educators from the classroom, district, or state education sectors. WIDA will host key note speakers as well as educational leaders via our Featured educator program.
Video Library Conference
Video Library Conference will allow library professionals to share information and best practices to advance video reference. Using this digital platform, conference attendees can view the video from any PC or Mac, iDevice or web browser. Attendees don't need special hardware to access the videos, and they can share their online credentials with other library colleagues. In addition, the video library provides detailed instructions to help them watch the conference program.
PLA celebrated its 75th year anniversary on October 13, 2019, and continues to celebrate its past in 2020. It released an Anniversary video that featured stories from members. A fundraising campaign has been launched to fund 15 scholarships for 2020's Video Library Conference. Library school students, early careers librarians, and support staff can be recipients of scholarships. The organization also has two new initiatives in partnership with Microsoft that support library staff and increase professional development. There are many programs that support libraries to grow and thrive.
FAQ
Does eLearning require an Internet connection?
It depends on what you want to do. There is no need to connect to the internet if you're just taking an online class. However, if you are going to use any kind of interactive features such as quizzes etc., then you need access to the web.
What equipment do you need for eLearning learning?
The most important thing you need to do when you start an online course is to ensure you have everything set up correctly on your computer. You'll probably want to use Adobe Captivate as well as a webcam and microphone.
You must also make sure that you have the correct software installed. This includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Flash Player, Java Runtime Environment, QuickTime 7, and Shockwave Flash 10.0.
Camtasia Studio is a screen-capture program that TechSmith offers. This program allows you record what is going on in your computer's screen while you are working.
Last but not least, you may want to download a WebEx or GoToMeeting web conferencing software. These programs make it possible to communicate with other people watching the same presentation. They let you share your Desktop with others.
What is the purpose of eLearning?
E-learning allows learners to engage in learning activities at any time and from anywhere. They can access it from wherever and whenever they want.
E-Learning allows the learner to communicate with other learners who share similar interests. This interaction increases communication skills and knowledge sharing.
The use of technology facilitates the transfer of information between the teacher and the student. It is important that the technology used can support the delivery and quality of high-quality content.
E-learning can help reduce costs by reducing the need for travel for training purposes.
It allows learners to save time and money while traveling or working.
What is eLearning exactly?
E-learning offers an online learning platform for individuals, businesses, and institutions. It is a method to transmit information and instruct over electronic media like computers, mobile devices and other digital technology.
This type of learning uses technology, not physical materials, to deliver the content.
E-learning doesn't have to take place in traditional classrooms. It can be done anywhere there is Internet access, including at home or on the road.
Where is e-learning used?
It is a way for people who are unable or unwilling to go to classes face-to-face to learn at their own pace. It can be used to teach another person how to do something.
E-Learning is also very popular with businesses because they can use it in their training programs.
E-Learning is becoming increasingly popular in schools because it saves money and time.
What is the greatest challenge to online learning?
The most difficult thing is to keep students engaged through the course. The biggest challenge is keeping students engaged throughout the course. It is important to offer your students many options to help them stay focused. This means giving them options like choosing which modules they want to study first, which chapters they want to read next, which exercises they want to try out, which tests they want to take, which assignments they want to start working on, and which websites they want to visit, which videos they want to watch, which games they want to play, etc.
What should my eLearning course look like?
Your eLearning course should encourage interaction between learners.
This means that both the design and content must be simple to use.
This also means that content must be engaging and interesting.
You need to be aware of three things in order to make sure your eLearning course meets the requirements.
Content
First, decide what content you want in your eLearning course. You must decide how long each section should be. If you are teaching someone how to write letters, you will need to determine how long you want each topic to take.
Navigation
The second crucial decision is how you want your learners navigate through your course. Do you want them to click through every page one at a time? Or do you want them to jump directly to specific parts of the course?
Design
Finally, you need to decide how you want your course to appear. You will need to decide how long each screen takes to load and what size font you want. It is also important to decide whether graphics (such as photos) will be included.
Once you have made all these decisions, test your course to ensure it works.
Statistics
- India's PC market clocks 9.2% growth to 3.4 million units in the September quarter (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
- Hedonism incorporates intrinsic motivation, including novelty, challenge, excitement, and pleasure (Schwartz et al., 2012), which is likely to predict user perception of e-learning enjoyment. (sciencedirect.com)
- However, e-learning courses that are engaging, well-designed, and interesting are likely to be perceived as useful by e-learners (Roca & Gagné, 2008). (sciencedirect.com)
- Interestingly, students' participation in online training grew by 142% in the past year alone, indicating how quality education and up-to-date teaching pedagogy are preferred by learners and working professionals to upskill across India. (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
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How To
How has eLearning changed since its creation?
In the 1980s, the initial e-learning course was created. They were designed to help adults learn new computer skills. E-learning is now much more advanced. There are many types of elearning today. Here are some examples:
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Computer-Based Training - Computer-based Training (CBT), is usually short. It involves the use of computers to transmit information.
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On-Demand Training (ODT) - ODT is similar to CBT, but the course is only delivered when needed.
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Self Study – Self-study can be described as an e-learning option that allows individuals to learn on their own and without any guidance.
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Web-Based Training (WBT). WBT allows students to study online. Although the tutor cannot view the students' work, he or she can track their progress via the system.
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Video Lecture – These recorded lectures can be viewed on a television or screen.
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Online Tutorials - Online tutorials are web pages that provide step-by-step instructions on how to perform certain tasks.
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Interactive Whiteboard- An interactive whiteboard is a whiteboard that allows users to interact with the image directly.
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Simulations - Simulations are computer-based games that involve role-playing. Students are asked to simulate situations that might occur in their jobs.
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Games - These computer-based activities aim to improve problem solving abilities.
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Collaborative Learning - Collaborative learning is a form of e-learning that encourages groups of students to work together.
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Problem Solving - This type of elearning aims to improve critical thinking skills.
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Virtual Environments – A virtual environment is a 3D representation or real-world object. It would be a 3D-model of a building.
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Social Networking- A way to communicate with others via the Internet.
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Mobile Learning - Mobile learning is a type of eLearning that takes place while traveling.