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 WASHINGTON, March 17  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) is pleased to announce the third in a new Webinar series that provides resources to support online educators and professional development. The March Teacher Talk Webinar is:

“Reach Them to Teach Them: Communication and Motivation Techniques for Online Teachers”

Presenters: Dr. Karen H. Dolnick and Dr. Linda A. Gill

Thursday, March 20, 2008; 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (ET)

Engaging, well-developed and thoughtful communications are driving forces in the success of online learners. During this Teacher Talk Webinar, instructional leaders will discuss how to connect, provide thought-provoking questions, and motivate students online. These strategies and methods have been used successfully in online middle and high school programs to drive interactivity.  Online teachers are encouraged to participate and share their own strategies for what works.
“Today’s students are online, communicating and collaborating through vast social networks. It is important for teachers to hone their communication skills to ensure they connect, engage and motivate students to guarantee rigorous, thoughtful discourse and interactivity in online courses,” said Susan Patrick, President and CEO of NACOL.

Register: http://www.nacol.org

Registration is open until 3 PM (ET) Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Registration is available with member and non-member pricing to individuals and institutions.

About NACOL
The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL), founded in September 2003, is an international K-12 nonprofit organization that represents the interests of administrators, practitioners and students involved in online learning worldwide. http://www.nacol.org/. NACOL is the host of the Virtual School Symposium, October 26-28, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ.
North American Council for Online Learning