These are the slides from a session on finding the best, online, free professional development opportunities. The session was presented at FETC in January of 2014.
17. K12 Online Conference
The K-12 Online Conference invites participation
from educators around the world interested in
innovative ways Web 2.0 tools and technologies
can be used to improve learning.
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This FREE conference is run by
volunteers and open to everyone.
18. is an
opportunity to gather
with other members
of the community in
real-time events,
complete with audio,
chat, desktop
sharing, and
sometimes even
video.
Classroom 2.0 LIVE
Classroom 2.0 LIVE on iTunes
19. This worldwide education conference takes place
in November. The conference is free to attend
from the comfort of your home or anywhere you
have Internet access!
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View the archives!
20. iTunes U
Click. Sync. Learn.
• Michigan's MI Learning
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• Virginia Department of Ed.
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• Arizona's IDEAL eLearning Platform
25. Florida - FETC
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Texas - TCEA
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Michigan - MACUL
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Pennsylvania - PETE & C
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North Carolina - NCTIES
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ISTE
“Attend” educational
technology conferences
without all of the travel
expenses.
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Follow the conference
#hashtag to learn along
with attendees.
26. Twitter Chats - Join other educators to discuss
various topics on Twitter. No need for an
account unless you want to add your thoughts.
#edchat - Tuesdays at Noon & 7:00 pm ET
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#denchat - Thursdays at 8:00 pm ET
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#satchat - Saturdays at 7:30 am & 10:30 am ET
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and more…
31. Education World
Find information on a variety of topics
including:
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•School Improvement
•School Climate
•New Teacher Advice
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Sign up for their Professional Development
newsletter