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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.

 

New Jersey eTrips

IT625 - Cost : $30. Per Participant

Description : This workshop will expose teachers and others to the newly developed web resource NJeTrips.net and the many distance learning resources in New Jersey and the Delaware Valley . This new website provides an online resource for New Jersey educators to research, understand, and sample videoconferencing-based distance learning content providers throughout the state and the region.

Recommended For : All teachers
Date : Monday, Monday, October 1
Time : 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours: 2

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Developing Electronic Portfolios - Introduction

IT620 - Cost: $35. Per Participant

Description: Learn about the possibilities offered by an electronic portfolio to capture what your students have accomplished in your classroom. Participants will look at samples of electronic portfolios and then learn how to develop and use an electronic portfolio of their own.


NOTE: Participants are encouraged to bring samples of students’ work that could be included in a digital portfolio.
Recommended For: All staff that have experience with Internet research

Date: Thursday, October 25
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Hours: 2.5

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Date: Tuesday, February 12
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: ETTC
Hours: 2.5

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Introducing InspireData

MM606-ID - Cost : $30. Per Participant

Description: Take a look at Inspiration's new product for Grades 4-12 that helps students visualize, investigate and understand data.  Using InspireData, students can create and utilize databases and then analyze their data with visual ease.  InspireData meets standards in science, mathematics and social studies.

Recommended For : All teachers teaching grades 4-12

Date: Thursday, November 1
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: ETTC
Hours: 2

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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, January 23
Time : 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours: 2

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CoWriter and WriteOutLoud Overviews

AT186 - Cost : $30. Per Participant

Description : CoWriter and WriteOutLoud are two of the most popular applications in the field of Assistive Technology. This workshop will present an overview of these applications and discuss how you can incorporate them into your classroom.

Recommended For : All special needs teachers

Date : Monday, October 29
Time : 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location : ETTC
Hours : 2

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Assistive Technology Solutions on Your Desktop

AT134 - Cost : $30. Per Participant

Description : This workshop will focus on built-in adjustments you can make to your Windows or Mac desktop to accommodate the special needs student in your classroom.

Recommended For : All special education teachers

Date: Monday, November 12
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: ETTC
Hours: 2

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What's New in Dreamweaver?

MM824 - Cost : $30. Per Participant

Description : Dreamweaver remains the tool of choice for professional web designers. It has not stood still. This workshop will focus on the newest features and techniques of this powerful Adobe application.

Recommended For : All staff experienced with Dreamweaver software

Date: Monday, December 10
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: ETTC
Hours: 2

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What's New in PhotoShop?

APS120 - Cost : $30. Per Participant

Description : This workshop is designed for the more experienced PhotoShop user. It will take a look at new tools and techniques in the latest version of this powerful image editing application.

Recommended For : All staff experienced with PhotoShop software

Date : Monday, January 7
Time : 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours: 2

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Microsoft Publisher

MP200 – Cost: $35. Per Participant

Description: Learn the basics of Microsoft Publisher to create newsletters, posters, and more! Participants will use different layouts, insert text and clip art, and learn how to create an assortment of publications for class activities.
Recommended For: All staff

Date: Tuesday, January 15
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: ETTC
Hours: 2.5

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Free Online Tools for Creativity

IT668 - Cost : $30. Per Participant

Description : We will take a look at free tools for the creative designer. Included will be GIMP, the free image editing application, as well as Picasa and Sketchup, two of the powerful Google applications. The individual components may change as newer applications become available.

Recommended For : All educators

Date : Monday, January 28
Time : 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location : ETTC
Hours: 2

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