PAR Issues Research Brief on Tax Reform

PAR Issues Research Brief on Tax Reform

April 12, 2013                     Louisiana's Taxes: Problems, Solutions and  the Controversy of Reform   PAR is releasing a report today outlining key taxes issues facing the state and placing these into the context of the current debate on reform. The report summarizes the challenges in various areas of Louisiana tax policy and offers potential remedies for consideration. The report also reviews the Governor's so-called Plan A proposal and draws important lessons from that initiative as the Legislature continues to consider new proposals. The full research brief can be found here.     The Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) is a private, nonprofit, non-partisan public policy research organization focused on pointing the way toward a more efficient, effective, transparent and accountable Louisiana government. PAR was founded in 1950 and is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization supported by foundation and corporate grants and individual donations.        PAR is an independent voice, offering solutions to critical public issues in Louisiana through accurate, objective research and focusing public attention on those solutions. More about PAR at www.parlouisiana.org

PAR Issues Research Brief on Tax Reform

TLT Group Inc: Members Exchange: Learn and Use Evernote for Educational Purposes using the Designated Learner Approach April 17, 2013

Members Exchange: Learn and Use Evernote for Educational Purposes using the Designated Learner Approach April 17
17 Apr 2013 2:00 PM EDT

   
Members Exchange
Learn and Use Evernote for Educational Purposes using the Designated Learner Approach
(This session is free to TLT Group Members Fee to others)

April 17, 2013 2:00pm Eastern Time
Leaders: Featuring Irene Knokh, Steven Grinde and Celeste Smith along with Steve Gilbert, Beth Dailey, and others

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Evernote may be just the application we need to help us organize all of our digital resources. Irene Knokh will show us how using the Designated Learner instructional strategy. This link will take you to what we are learning about the Designated Learner instructional strategy. We will add to this based on your input during the session. In addition, we will explore how Evernote is being used to support learning.

In preparation for our session, you will need to create an account with Evernote and download the application. You are encouraged to have a working USB headset and/or desk USB microphone so you can participate via voice as well as chat. During the session you will have the option to watch or follow along.

 

Featuring:

DESIGNATED TEACHER: Irene Knokh, MAED, Instructional Designer, Professional Development and Education, University of Michigan Hospital System

 

DESIGNATED LEARNER: Steven Grinde Instructional Developer Academic Computing Team Norwich University

 

DESIGNATED LEARNER: Celeste Smith, City of Portsmouth Public Library

 

 

This session is free to TLT Group Individual Members.  ($75 to others)

Check your institution's status here if you have your membership through an institutional subscription.

All of the TLT Group’s online offerings include use of “low threshold” tools, examination of controversial issues, options for participants with a range of experience, and suggestions for assessment as you integrate what you’ve learned into your repertoire. 


More information and online registration: Members Exchange: Learn and Use Evernote for Educational Purposes using the Designated Learner Approach April 17

Hope you can join us!

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The TLT Group, A Non-Profit Organization    301-270-8312

TLT Group Inc: Members Exchange: Learn and Use Evernote for Educational Purposes using the Designated Learner Approach April 17, 2013

FREE Webinar: Assess the digital skills needed for success in the 21st century

Register for a free, interactive webinar on the iSkills™ assessment in 2013 Imagine if you could measure your students' ability to think critically in a digital environment through a range of real-world tasks. Now you can with the iSkills™ assessment! It's entirely computer-based, includes real-time, scenario-based tasks, and is backed by more than 65 years of ETS experience in assessment development. Join us for a free, interactive webinar and learn how the iSkills assessment can deliver crucial, valid information on both individuals and groups that can help your institution: Make more informed placement decisions by determining student proficiencies Develop curriculum and pinpoint areas in which students need the most help Meet requirements for accreditation and accountability initiatives Easily assess outcomes for information literacy and digital competence View webinar dates and reserve your spot for an upcoming session. Plus, you'll learn about the new iSkills Certificate of Achievement, which enables your students to show successful completion of the assessment, with categorized scores in three different performance levels: Developing ICT literacy Foundational ICT literacy Advanced ICT literacy With flexible testing options, including on-campus administration and the newly added remote proctoring, administering the iSkills assessment is even easier. Learn more about the iSkills assessment in 2013 and see how it can help you get valid evidence and tangible value. Don't miss your opportunity to join us for this live webinar. Thank you, Ann-Marie Stephenson Assessment Solutions Advisor 1-609-683-2682 astephenson@ets.org Cathy Kozak Senior Account Manager 1-609-683-2337 ckozak@ets.org   Educational Testing Service Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08541 www.ets.org/iskills P.S. — If you have any questions, please give us a call or email us. Just be sure not to miss out on this information-packed and interactive live webinar. ADVERTISEMENT Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe ETS — Listening. Learning. Leading.® Copyright © 2013 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo and LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). ISKILLS is a trademark of ETS. 21764 SR

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