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Some August 26 workshop topic descriptions:
Build Your Own Curriculum (BYOC): Participants will learn more about the BYOC online service from district experts. We will guide you through a process to improve continuity and consistency in curriculum using the BYOC online service. BuildYourOwnCurriculum was specifically designed by educators to meet the needs of fellow educators, students, parents and administrators. Educators have the opportunity to quickly view curriculum district-wide and to gather ideas from other districts. Students may look at the standards they are expected to learn and master. Parents have the opportunity to view curriculum and standards from home, work or the library. The list goes on! Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about BYOC and update your online curriculum documents.
Designing dynamic Web sites: Participants will create an interactive classroom Web site, share ideas and suggestions with colleagues, and learn more about the district Web site as the “go to place” for disseminating information about school and class activities. Participants will enhance classroom instruction by linking to online resources and recommended Web sites; creating slideshows, online surveys, and class discussion boards; and embedding videos within your own dynamic Web site.
Skyward Gradebook: In this class, teachers will learn how to best use the Skyward’s Educator Access Plus system. We’ll walk you through the great resources available to improve instruction, such as grade book reports, attendance records, schedules, and reviewing what parents see in Family Access. We’ll also show you how to send updates and messages to parents and create online tests and assignments for students with scores that can import directly into your grade book. Improve instruction and student success by reviewing and learning about information available in Skyward Educator Access Plus.
Making digital projects: Do you want to learn about digital projects? Enhance your instruction using digital cameras, digital voice recorders, video and Movie Maker. In this course, you will learn how to use digital equipment and create great instructional resources. We’ll help you challenge students to create 21st digital projects, too.
Digital resources using Destiny and United Streaming: This course will help educators to find and share great digital resources (websites, articles, pictures, videos) for use with students. Using Destiny, the new library catalog system, we’ll carefully point you in the direction of finding great resources in all our schools and librarian recommended websites. Participants will also review United Streaming content, practice using online modules, and review the tools. A class unit will be developed using Destiny and United Streaming resources.
Interactive whiteboards in the Classroom: Interactive whiteboards can be used to engage students and add to your existing lessons. During this class, we will learn some of the basics of the Smart Notebook program that comes with the SmartBoard. You will explore lessons that have already been created using this software. You will spend time creating your own lessons as well. Additionally, you will learn about Elluminate.com interactive whiteboard services. Bring some school related materials to work on a Smarter lesson!
Exploring Science with Probeware - Have you ever wanted to explore the use of data collection equipment? Would you like to collaborate on activities from fellow science members? Is infusing technology into your experiments on your agenda? Then join this hands-on workshop with the goal of integrating technology into your classroom. These course lessons will help you improve data collection, analysis, and representation skills. Attendees should bring examples of activities that they would want to modify. The workshop will cover the use of labware, computers, and data analysis software, sensors, and dataloggers. Participants are encouraged to bring their data collection equipment.
Great Online Projects: Participants will learn how to improve teaching and learning using a variety of technology and online tools, including online collaboration services. In this class, we will prepare you to work with students and experts using online services, such as epals.com, turnitin.com, and wikis. Ask about video conferencing with experts on virtual field trips. We’ll help you integrate technology within instruction using great online resources and services.
Organizational Tech Tools (all levels): This workshop is geared toward teachers who are feeling overwhelmed by the abundant amount of resources out there. Find out how to effectively manage all of the websites you’d like your students to use, connect school to home and explore blogging. Learn tips for how to handle students in a computer lab setting, get them working at their own pace, learn ideas for projects that integrate with your curriculum, see resources for teaching online safety, and try out the basics of several types of programs available for staff and students to use.
Integrated course activities: Participants learn ways to enhance instruction with integrated coursework (i.e. English/social studies). We’ll help you find ways to integrate core subjects and 21st century skills with student team projects and real-world activities. Invest time preparing project-based lessons for students to fully explore the wonders of learning and teamwork.
Assistive technology tools to meet student needs: Find ways to meet the special needs of all students with assistive technology tools. Learn how “Kurzweil 3000™ may be used as a comprehensive reading, writing and learning software solution for any struggling reader, including individuals with learning difficulties. “Scan and read” programs enable struggling readers in grades 3 and above to learn from the same content as their peers as it provides access to virtually any text or curriculum, including print, electronic, and Web-based documents.” We’ll also examine WordQ, word prediction software, to help students participate in the learning process.
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