Free Learning From The Computer
There are a variety of websites that offer free learning for both students and teachers. Below are the names of a few:
AcademicEarth.org - Offers more than 1,500 video lectures by professors from Harvard, Yale and other top universities on topics as diverse as art, architecture, history and astronomy.
ITunes University (download a free copy of Itunes) – The site features more than 350,000 video lectures from universities and museums around the world.
KhanAcademy.org - has more than 21,000 plus video lectures conducted in short segments by Salman Khan.
YouTube.com - most students have viewed videos from this website. But educators can use the short segments to teach history, art, etc.
History.com and Biography.com – both of these television channels offer free television shows which will enhance classroom instruction.
Speaking Engagement in Minidoka, ID
| October 6, 2011 |
Franklin will be speaking to 160+ teachers, counselors and school administrators in Minidoka, ID on the topic, “Helping Students Graduate: Tools and Strategies to Increase Graduation Rates”.
National Dropout Prevention’s National Conference
| October 9, 2011 | to | October 12, 2011 |
The National Dropout Prevention Conference has invited Franklin to deliver a pre-conference presentation as well as a breakout session. Franklin’s 3 hour pre-conference will address the implementation of the 15 Effective Strategies where the participants will learn not only “what to do” but “how to” implement the strategies. The breakout session will address the issues of school leadership and school culture. The conference will be held in Schaumburg, IL at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. For additional information and registration instructions visit, www.dropoutprevention.org
24th Annual Risky Business/IAAE Conference
| October 21, 2011 |
Franklin will be delivering the keynote address and two breakout sessions at the 24th Annual Risky Business/IAAE Conference in Altoona, Iowa on October 21, 2011. The Conference will be held at the Prairie Meadows Event Center.
International Association for Truancy & Dropout Prevention
| October 23, 2011 8:00 am | to | October 27, 2011 8:00 am |
Franklin will be the opening keynote speaker and doing a breakout session for the International Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention’s 101st Conference to be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The Event will be held at the Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach.
Visit www.iatdp.org for additional details.
