Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Inspiration and Kidspiration
MM608 - Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : Inspiration and Kidspiration are powerful visual learning tools that inspire students in grades K-12 to develop ideas and organize thinking. Integrated diagramming and outlining environments work together to help students comprehend concepts and information. The diagram view makes creating and modifying concept maps, webs, idea maps and other graphical organizers easy. During this workshop, the participants will learn how to navigate both software packages and see how this software can be integrated across the curriculum.
Recommended For : All teachers teaching grades K-12
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Time: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
Scholastic Keys in the Elementary Classroom (formerly known as Max's Sandbox) for Grades K-5
MS600 - Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : Max's Sandbox © is an exciting new approach to teaching young children how to use computers. Max's Sandbox© includes MaxWrite©, MaxShow© and MaxCount©. This application is a complete learning suite that keeps students entertained while they develop knowledge and skills that can be directly transferred to Microsoft Office . Using this well-known software engine to open and save documents, Max's Sandbox is compatible with Microsoft Office . Max's Sandbox makes the path from child's play to adult achievement virtually seamless. Participants will learn how to navigate through this software application, as well as to develop activities that can be used in the classroom.
Recommended For : Educators who are familiar with Microsoft Office and teach students in grades K-6.
Date : Friday, May 16
Time : 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours : 5
Mining the Internet
MM590 - Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : Use the Internet for effective technology integration. Learn how to use the Web for research and everyday classroom activities. Using simple but effective sites, you can learn to integrate technology without being a computer wiz. Sites that incorporate weather, writing, vocabulary, reading, math and theme-based lessons will be discussed and explored. Learn how to evaluate sites and to incorporate their content into the curriculum frameworks. Basic knowledge of a computer and some knowledge of the Internet are helpful.
Recommended For : All staff with some Internet experience
Date: Friday, May 9
Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Effective Internet Searching
IT684 - Cost : $50. Per Participant
Description : Finding information on the Internet can be easy if you know the best places to search and the right ways to look for it. Learn a few tips and find some methods for uncovering excellent web sites for your classroom.
Recommended For : All educators
Date: Wednesday, August 27
Time: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Introduction to SmartBoard Technology
SB100- Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : Discover techniques to maximize use of the SmartBoard as a visual learning and teaching tool. In this workshop participants will learn to use SmartBoard tools and SmartBoard software features. Explore web-based resources and create lessons for your classroom using the SmartBoard.
Recommended For : All educators
Dates: Wednesday, May 7
Wednesday, June 4
Wednesday, July 2, 8:30 - 1:30
Friday, August 1, 8:30 - 1:30
Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
More From Your SmartBoard!
SB200 - Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : Discover techniques to maximize your use of the SmartBoard as a visual learning and teaching tool for your classroom. Delve deeper into the SmartBoard Notebook software. Use the SmartBoard to design interactive lessons for your students. Learn how to tie Internet resources and other technologies into your SmartBoard activities. Bring your curriculum materials and learn how to plan and prepare SmartBoard lessons for your classroom.
Recommended For : All educators
Dates: Wednesday, May 21
Wednesday, June 11
Wednesday, July 9, 8:30 - 1:30
Friday, August 8, 8:30 - 1:30
Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
Google Tools in the Classroom
IT667 – Cost : $30. Per Participant
Description : Google is more than a free and fabulous search engine. This session will introduce you to a sampling of free tools and resources from Google that you can use with your students. From interactive mapping tools to web page design to 3-D modeling software, Google's innovative tools are sure to impress!
Recommended For : All teachers
Date: Wednesday, July 30
Time: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
Designing a WebQuest for Your Students
IT610 - Cost : $100. Per Participant
Description : Participants will be introduced to the WebQuest, an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information for course interaction comes from resources on the Internet. WebQuests can be written for any grade level or content area and can be short term (1-3 class periods) or long term (3-4 weeks). Participants will develop a single discipline WebQuest. They will be presented with examples, design steps and resources to help them identify topics that will integrate with their existing curriculum and for which there are appropriate materials online.
Recommended For : All staff with some Internet experience
Date: Thursday, July 10
Time: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
Multimedia
Adobe PhotoShop - Introduction
APS100 - Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : Basic concepts of Adobe PhotoShop including creating new images, sizing and resolution, choosing modes and working with the grid will be introduced. The participants will learn how to use the paintbrush, the eyedropper, the pencil and eraser tools, as well as the smudge, hand tool, zoom tool, rubber stamp, and selection tools. Discussion of image formats and saving files will be covered.
Training manuals may be purchased for an additional $21.
Recommended For : All staff interested in learning graphics editing
Date : Tuesday, July 15
Time : 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours: 5
Using Microsoft Movie Maker as a Presentation Tool
MM645 – Cost: $105. Per Participant
Description: If your district has Microsoft Windows XP operating system, then you have Movie Maker at your fingertips. Come in and learn a new way of presenting information to your class, district and/or community. Utilizing various forms of media, still pictures, video, sound recordings, original artwork, etc. you will leave with a 21st century presentation that will change the way you use your computer.
Recommended For: Participants familiar with the digital process and basic mouse skills
Date:Thursday, June 5
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
Introduction to Video With iMovie 6
MM693MC – Cost: $105. Per Participant
Description: iMovie has become a standard for video editing on the computer desktop. This workshop focuses on the last standard version of iMovie. The latest version, iMovie 8, represents a complete revision of the application that moves it away from mainstream desktop editing. The participant will learn the basics of editing in iMovie 6, and discover how to download that version from the Apple web site if they care to replace their iMovie 8 application.
Recommended For: All staff with some computer experience
Date: Monday, May 23
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
Final Cut Pro Toolbox
MM696 – Cost: $105. Per Participant
Description: Final Cut Pro is a complete video production suite in a box. This workshop will focus on some of the powerful applications included with FCP. LiveType and Compressor will be discussed, and special attention will be accorded to Motion, the state-of-the-art motion graphics program. Come learn the next steps in producing professional level video.
Recommended For: Anyone who has a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro
Date: Friday, May 9
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
Microsoft Office Applications
Mix and Match!
Take a Microsoft Office workshop for $105, or choose any four Microsoft Office workshops and pay a discounted price of $375 for all four workshops.
Microsoft Excel - Introduction
SS430 - Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : This course is for those participants who are interested in creating spreadsheet applications using Microsoft Excel. Basic worksheet mechanics including entering and editing data, creating, saving, opening and closing the worksheet, cutting and pasting, formatting and printing, headers and footers, columns, page numbering, defining range numbers and linking worksheets will be covered.
Recommended For : All staff
Date : Wednesday, May 14
Time : 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours: 5
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Date : Thursday, July 31
Time : 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours: 5
Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
SS431 – Cost: $105. Per Participant
Description: This intermediate course will build upon concepts learned in the introductory course. Learn how to work with multiple worksheets and workbooks. Use the database analysis functions of Excel, including sorting data and creating pivot tables for data analysis.
Recommended For: All staff that have completed Microsoft Excel Introduction
Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
Microsoft Word - Introduction
MW250 - Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : This basic level course will cover an introduction to Microsoft Word. This workshop will include word processing basics, entering text, saving, editing, previewing, and printing documents, basic formatting, font styles, margins, sorting text and inserting headers and footers.
Recommended For : All staff
Date : Thursday, July 24
Time : 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours: 5
Creating a PowerPoint Presentation - Introduction
MM615 - Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : This course is designed for beginners who want to communicate an idea more effectively through the use of multimedia. PowerPoint is a powerful, yet simple presentation software package. Using PowerPoint you can design professional looking cover pages, transparencies, workshop materials, and on-screen teaching presentations. This workshop will cover working with slide shows, enhancing slides and working with text and animation. This course is ideal for anyone in a learning or teaching environment, whether presenting to the smallest classroom or to a board of education. Participants are encouraged to bring a lesson or project to the workshop.
Recommended For : All staff that have a working knowledge of computers.
Date: Thursday, July 17
Time: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
Interactive PowerPoint Presentations
MM646 - Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : Looking for ways to energize your PowerPoint presentations? Challenge your students with non-linear PowerPoint presentations using action buttons and hyperlinks. Create talking books using your own voice. Discover interactive PowerPoint templates that you can use to create review games, such as Jeopardy. Bring the fun of PowerPoint back to your classroom.
Recommended For : Participants who have completed PowerPoint Introduction
Date: Tuesday, June 3
Time: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Hours: 5
Microsoft Access - Introduction
DB560 - Cost : $105. Per Participant
Description : This introductory course will help the participant understand databases, open a database, identify the parts of the Access screen, understand database terminology, create a database and table, save a table, navigate a database, enter records, and print a table.
Training manuals may be purchased for an additional $21.
Recommended For : All staff
Date : Thursday, August 21
Time : 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours: 5
Introduction to Office 2007
MO300 - Cost: $105 Per Participant
Description: This course is for those who are interested in preparing for the transition from earlier versions of Microsoft Office to Office 2007.The basics of 2007 will be defined including vocabulary, commands, and icons in 2007. Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be explored. Basic procedures such as creating, formatting, and saving a file will be discussed.
Recommended For: All staff
Date : Tuesday, July 29
Time : 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours: 5
Coffee Circle Workshops
Don't have the time for an all-day workshop? Join us from 4:00 to 6:30 in the afternoon for a cup of coffee and a mini session featuring some interesting new ideas! You'll get to see what's new in technology and improve your skills in a very short time.
Introduction to the SmartBoard’s Senteo
SB400 - Cost: $35. Per Participant
Description: The Senteo interactive response system provides a direct connection between you and your students. You no longer have to wonder if students understand what you’ve taught them. They can tell you with the click of a button. With the Senteo, you are able to quiz, poll, assess and gauge student understanding with the power of the Smart Notebook software. Senteo is fully integrated into the Notebook software making it easy to use. Come to this workshop and see first hand the power of this student response system!
Recommended For: All teachers
Date: Friday, August 22
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: ETTC
Hours: 2
Meet Windows Vista
WV200 – Cost : $30. Per Participant
Description : Have you ever wanted to know what the big changes are in Microsoft's newest operating system? During this mini workshop, you will tour Windows Vista and learn about the new features.
Recommended For : All staff
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: ETTC
Hours: 2
Using UnitedStreaming in Your Classroom
IT741 - Cost : $50. Per Participant
Description : Get the most out of your UnitedStreaming account! Learn how to select the right video for your classroom needs from over 50,000 standards-based video segments. Use the Teacher Center to build dynamic interactive multimedia projects for your students. If your school doesn't have an account for you, we'll walk you through setting up a free 30-day trial to get you on your way!
Recommended For : All educators
Date: Friday, August 22
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: ETTC
Hours: 2