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Brief overview of the technology at the middle school. Session was originally offered on 1/29/08 to all middle school staff. Topics include: document camera, VCR/DVD, wall mounted controls, phones, and teacher laptops. |
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Introduction to Classroom Technology (High, South & North)
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Brief overview of the technology at the high school. Topics include: wall mounted controls, document camera, and VCR/DVD. |
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Back to the Basics... and More
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Learn file management techniques to help organize and easily locate your files, how to use the Help menu in software programs, and how to perform effective Google searches. Some basic tips in Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and GroupWise will also be shared. |
| Build It and They Will Come |
Create a classroom website using only a browser and/or explore the endless possibilities of creating an online learning environment for your students using Moodle. |
| Extend Your Reach Outside the Classroom |
Tools will be shared to help you connect with your students, their parents, and the general public. Learn how to create a classroom website, classroom newsletters and blogs and find out how to send individual or mass emails to share information like assignment summaries. |
| How to Become a Game Show Host |
Your dreams of becoming a game show host (at least in the classroom) can become a reality. Provided templates allow you to create your own questions and answers for some of the most popular game shows like Jeopardy, Hollywood Squares, Family Feud, Who Wants to be a Millionaire. |
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Media Mania
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Explore a variety of ways to work with media in your classrooms using software such as: Picasa, Photo Story, Movie Maker, School Tube, Teacher Tube, Discovery Education Streaming, PowerPoint, and more. |
| Show Me the Data |
The old saying is true… “A picture is worth a thousand words." Learn how to create graphs in Microsoft Excel and using helpful websites. You will also learn some great tips on creating surveys. |
| Student Assessments Made Easy |
Discover the benefits of using eInstruction (Clickers for interactive learning), ExamView (create questions for tests and quizzes), and Achievement Series (common assessment tool for teachers in grades 2-8 and high school teachers in math, science, and English departments). |
| Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features |
If you use Word, Excel, Publisher, and/or GroupWise but have often thought… “I wonder if there is an easier way to…” or “I wish I knew how to…” then this is the perfect session for you. |
| Untangle the Web |
Uncover a wealth of useful information on the web – from WebQuests to virtual field trips, to podcatching. |
| Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers |
Explore changing trends of the WWW that are geared toward enhancing communication, providing avenues for information sharing, and easier collaboration. |
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