WIDA Conference 2020 nears! Register now for the most important conference on the future in education. Find out what the conference is all about, and what you can expect to learn. These are the highlights that you will want to see. In addition, we'll discuss eSummit sessions, the Keynote speaker, and Video Library Conferences. We will also discuss how to register for WIDA Conference 2020 and what you can expect at the conference.
eSummit session
WIDA is thrilled to announce its eSummit Online Learning Opportunity. This program is open to all domestic WIDA Consortium Members, including federal agencies, state governments, and territories. WIDA eSummit 2019 will focus on navigational and design aspects of the 2020 Edition WIDA ELD. To learn more, visit the WIDA eSummit page.
WIDA staff, educators and experts will be among the key speakers at the eSummit session. Viet Thanh Nayen was a finalist in the PEN/Faulkner Award and a Pulitzer Prize Winner. Other sessions will discuss topics that will be of relevance to teachers of K-12 multilingual student and include the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. WIDA eSummit attendees will be able to hear from WIDA staff members and receive updates on social media.
Registration requirements
WIDA Annual Conference began in 2013 and has since been to many different cities. The first conference drew 600 participants and a lengthy waiting list. Today, the conference draws more than 1,000 attendees. Register for the conference at the WIDA website. This year's theme: Educating Diverse Students: Building Communities of Practice. These registration requirements are necessary to plan for the conference.
To attend the WIDA Annual Conference, you must be a member of WIDA. WIDA members receive discounts on conference registrations. Simply use the code WIDA at registration to register. After completing the registration you can view the full schedule of events. Once you have registered, you can view the conference agenda and pick the sessions that will benefit your professional growth. The conference will feature two keynote speakers.
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's eConference will include sessions that correspond with the conference theme. WIDA English language development standards framework will also be showcased. Participants can choose from five concurrent sessions within each block.
WIDA conference also features online presentations, curated panels, and access to recordings after the event. The WIDA eConference will also feature a spotlight session on parent outreach. WIDA's featured educator program will highlight outstanding colleagues in the classroom, district and state education fields. WIDA will feature key note speakers and educational leaders through its Featured Education program.
Video Library Conference
Video Library professionals will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and best practice to further the field. By using this digital platform, attendees can view conference video from any PC, Mac, iDevice, or web browser. To access the videos, attendees don't require any special hardware. They can also share their online credentials to other library colleagues. You can also access the conference program using the video library's detailed instructions.
The PLA celebrated its 75th anniversary on Oct. 13, 2019 and is continuing to celebrate its history in 2020. It has released an Anniversary video featuring stories from members and has launched a fundraising campaign to provide 15 scholarships for the Video Library Conference 2020. Library school students, early career librarians, support staff are all eligible to receive scholarships. Two new initiatives were developed by the organization with Microsoft to support librarian staff and enhance professional development. The PLA offers many initiatives to help libraries thrive and grow.
FAQ
Where is elearning 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 a popular option for businesses as it can be used in training programs.
E-Learning is becoming increasingly popular in schools because it saves money and time.
What does eLearning require?
E-learning is a time-consuming process that requires significant effort. E-learning also requires an understanding about how people learn. The learning experience should focus on what learners are looking to accomplish.
The content should be engaging and pertinent. Visual aids like images, animations, videos, and interactive elements should be included in learning materials.
E-learning should be engaging and fun. It should be focused on student motivation. This includes encouraging and providing feedback to learners who are working hard towards reaching their goals.
What are the major obstacles to elearning success?
E-Learning's biggest challenge is not technical, it's cultural. It's about people.
Understanding what motivates and how they learn best is key. Online learning is also something they enjoy.
This is where we have to find ways to make this experience as natural as possible.
What is your biggest challenge when it comes to online education?
The most difficult thing is to keep students engaged through the course. How can you expect students to learn anything if they don't care about what you are teaching? You can make sure your students are focused by giving them lots of options. It means that they can choose the modules they wish to study first, the chapters they wish to read next, the exercises they would like to attempt, the tests they would like to take, the assignments they would like to start working on, as well as which websites, videos, and games they'd like to play.
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)
- E-learning is intended to enhance individual-level performance, and therefore intend to use of e-learning should be predicted by a learner's preference for self-enhancement (Veiga, Floyd, & Dechant, 2001). (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
Which technology should I use for my job?
You have many options depending on the type of device that your learner uses.
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Computer-based courses can be delivered via a computer.
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Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can be used for eLearning courses.
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It is possible to use both mobile devices and computers to deliver courses.
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Many organizations offer eLearning courses using DVD discs, which can be viewed from any computer.
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Web pages are the most popular way to present material online.
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It is possible to have a combination solution where part of the course will be delivered via a web site and part through a CD/DVD.
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Lastly, some companies offer free eLearning over the telephone. These can be recorded by learners and played back later.