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| Fall 2008 - O.I.T. Professional Development Courses |
View the latest professional development courses offered by the Office of Instructional Technology Fall Courses 08
To view all the courses that are offered through the Office of Instructional Technology, log into Protraxx. To locate an OIT course do a "Quick Search" for Department of Instructional Technology.
Register ASAP before they fill up.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING @ O.I.T. |
| On the way: Nation's first tech-literacy exam
Tech literacy to be added to Nation’s Report Card beginning in 2012
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Marc Prensky -
Keynote Speaker at the
DIIT/OIT Software Expo on October 6th
 Marc Prensky is an internationally acclaimed speaker, writer, consultant, and designer in the critical areas of education and learning. View his presentation for the NYCDOE, Using Technology for Differentiation to Meet the Needs of All Learners
Click on picture or http://connect.oit.nycenet.edu/prensky08/
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Apply for Renzulli Learning Differentiated Instruction Program
Middle Schools
The Office of Instructional Technology is pleased to announce the Renzulli Learning Differentiated Instruction Online Learning Program. Renzulli Learning is a tool for engaging students that helps teachers differentiate instruction through individualized resources tailored to students’ interests and learning styles. Participating schools will receive a subsidized site license to Renzulli Learning, professional development, and more.
For more information and to apply, visit http://tinyurl.com/6kepra. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to middle schools. For additional information, contact rlssupport@schools.nyc.gov
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Pilot Program for Students: Tabula Digita
Power in numbers! Tabula Digita engages students in the instruction and learning of mathematics. Read More> |
| About O.I.T. |
The Office of Instructional Technology provides innovative solutions to transform teaching, learning, and leading with real-world, standards-based, integration of technology throughout the curriculum using standardized services and customized support; all with the goal of preparing our students to succeed in a global community. Our services support the entire teaching and learning community through the implementation of specialized
iPrograms to serve the diverse needs within the New York City learning community. Meet the Instructional Leaders of OIT and our instructional staff. Learn more about each program. |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
New York City Department of Education Adobe Seminar
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
FREE Morning & Afternoon sessions
Audience: Tech Liaisons and all NYCDOE faculty/staff and school instructional decision-makers should attend these sessions. Attendees will have a chance to win their own Adobe Creative Suite Design Premium or Web Premium, Adobe Digital School Collection, Acrobat Pro 9, and more at each of the sessions.
For more information and to register
click here
Additional Adobe Workshops
in December
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Save the Date and register for this year's Celebration of Teaching & Learning, where content meets inspiration!!
  Thirteen/WNET, New York's flagship public television station, will again host thousands of K-12 educators in New York City on March 6 & 7, 2009, for this premier professional development conference. This year's Celebration will provide the latest thinking in education across disciplines, including Science, Math, Technology, Global Awareness, Literacy, Autism, English Language Learning, and Whole School Policy. Educators will hear from a range of dynamic, nationally acclaimed speakers, including keynoters Alan Alda (on science), Sir Kenneth Robinson (on creativity), Temple Grandin (on autism), and the cast of the new "Electric Company" (on literacy). To join the conversation, receive updates and register, please visit http://www.thirteencelebration.org
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Make a music video with your class that shows how amazing it would be to have a technology-fueled classroom. You could win an Interactive Classroom makeover worth over $25,000.
Grab your video camera, tune up your instruments or just SING! Send in your video, a panel of judges will choose one winner from grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 will be chosen from the entries.
Start your video today! The contest ends on October 24. http://www.eimakeover.com/
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| SPOTLIGHT |
Innovating with Instructional Technology. |
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