Virtual+Class+Sessions

===**We will have three interactive class sessions in April. For these sessions we will use a web conferencing application called [|Elluminate]. This program allows you to interact with our class online in real time. You will be able to listen, talk, text, and if a presenter is using PowerPoint, will be able to see them.** **Below you will find information about our presenters as well as instructions to help you navigate the technical aspects of our virtual class sessions.** ===  =Join Our Virtual Class Sessions = We will have three (3) virtual session dates in April. On the day of, see the instructions below and click on the session you want to join:
 * **FRIDAY APRIL 10th - 9:00am-10:30am ** Bill Traynor, Executive Director of Lawrence Community Works, and leading thinker in the network movement, along with Alma Couverthie, Nelson Butten, Altagracia Portoreal, and Delmy Rosales will talk about the challenges of leading a fast growing community-focused network.
 * Read more about Lawrence Community Works (LCW) and participate in the dialogue about the leadership challenges posed by LCW here.
 * Begin April 10th virtual class session [|here]. (see the "getting started" instructions below)
 * If you missed the live virtual session, a recorded version of the event will be available here.

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 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**<span class="wiki_link_ext">FRIDAY APRIL 17th - 9:00am-10:30am ** Elliot Stern, the Academic Superintendent for middle schools in Boston, accompanied by Carrie Hickey, Assistant Academic Superintendent, and Jeff Slater, a middle school principal, will share leadership challenges faced in the network they created for middle school principals. This network is working to break-down traditionally disconnected and even competitive relations among principals. As part of the network, principals observe classes in one another's schools, coach each other on deep challenges and problems of practice, and work across boundaries with one another in unprecedented ways.
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Read more about the middle school principal's network and participate in the dialogue about the challenges they pose here.
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Begin April 17th virtual class session [|here]. (see the "getting started" instructions below)
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you missed the live virtual session, a recorded version of the event will be available here.
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="wiki_link_ext">FRIDAY APRIL 24th - 9:00am-10:30am **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">William M. Snyder, consultant, scholar, practitioner and co-author with Etienne Wenger of //Cultivating Communities of Practice (2002)// will be the guest for the final session. Dr. Snyder will draw on his research and experience with several multi-stakeholder civic networks to propose frameworks for understanding and addressing key leadership challenges in this arena. The final session will also be an opportunity for network participants to reflect on insights gained through this series of discussions, provide feedback, and plan any next steps. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Click here for further description of the the April 24 session -- "<span class="wiki_link_ext">Framing the Network Leadership Challenge -- Cases and Concepts "
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Read more about Bill Snyder and offer questions or references related to this class here.
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Begin April 24th virtual class session [|here]. (see the "getting started" instructions below)
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you missed the live virtual session, a recorded version of the event will be available here.
 * The links (above) to each virtual class session will direct you to an Elluminate log-in page. Please enter your name and you will be directed to the session
 * Depending on your browser, you may be prompted to update, run or open a "Java Script" plug-in which allows you to use Elluminate
 * Once you enter our virtual classroom follow the simple audio set-up instructions
 * Before your first session, please complete Elluminate's [|orientation and brief system check] (est. completion time: 5-10 minutes)
 * If you plan to type your questions and comments during a class session, you can listen to the audio via computer speakers or standard headphones (almost any brand/quality level will do). If you want to ask questions via voice-over IP, you will need to acquire a headset that features a built-in microphone, preferably with a USB port (product recommendation: [|Logitech Clear Chat])
 * Please click on one of the session links above approximately 30 minutes before the 9am session begins so we may assist you with any technical difficulties that arise.

If you have any questions or technical issues, contact Gino Beniamino. Please provide feedback and suggestions related to the virtual sessions in our [|discussion thread].