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Trainings 2008-2009

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September 25th

Teaching and Learning in the Conceptual Age

Presentation on how teaching and learning is changing.  Usually presented to teachers at the beginning of the year.

 

November 11th 

PhotoStory 3  

So have you taken some great images? Are you ready to turn those images into a beautiful movie with sound! Come and join us as we learn how to use PhotoStory 3 a free download for Windows XP machines!   

 

November 25th

Do you have a PLN?  

Come learn all about Personal Learning Networks and how they can help you stay current with any interest.  We will discuss Google Reader, Delicious, and Ning.

 

December 2nd

Audio in your Classroom 

Come learn all about Audacity and how to use it in your classroom.  I will also discuss some other audio resources and ideas for classroom use.

 

December 9th 

Working with and Sharing your Digital Images 

Want to make your images prettier, how about share them with your friends and family? Come learn how Picasa and Flickr can help you do this!  

 

January 14th

Picasa 3 

Picasa is a great free program from Google that allows you to do simple image editing, create slideshows, backup your images, and share your images.  Come and learn how to use Picasa and get your images looking fabulous!  Images will be provided to edit but feel free to bring your own also.

 

January 28th  

When the Best is Free: Images

Always wondered where to find great copy"right" photos, images, and clip art?  Interested in primary source images and how to use them in your classroom?  Come join us to learn all about the free image resources out there for you to use in your classroom!

 

February 4th

Social Bookmarking (Delicious)

Use free online sites like del.icio.us to store your bookmarks online! This allows you to access the same bookmarks from any computer and add bookmarks from anywhere, too. You can also use del.icio.us to see the interesting links that your friends and other people bookmark, and share links with them in return. You can even browse and search del.icio.us to discover the cool and useful bookmarks that everyone else has saved -- which is made easy with tags.

 

February 11th

Interactive Websites 

Please join me for a tour of some GREAT interactive websites for you to use in your classroom! Sites shown will span all grade levels and subject areas!

 

February 16th 

SMARTBoard for MS and HS ESL Teachers

Training for MS and HS ESL Teachers on how to use the SMARTBoard.

 

February 18th

Games in Education

Come learn how to create your own Jeopardy game in minutes.  Participants will also be given time to explore other game sites where they can search for already created games.  

 

February 25th

Games in Education Part 2

Continue your exploration of Games in Education!  Make a Jeopardy Game, explore Quia to find games to use in your classroom, or look at creating your own game using one of the many available game templates.

 

March 11th

Presentations 101

Presentations are changing.  We know more now about how to give good presentations and engage our audiences. Presentations should no longer just be about "presenting" - to truly engage your audience you must become a "storyteller".  The way you design your presentation can help you make this transition. Come and learn how to use PowerPoint in ways you may never have even thought of.  

 

March 25th 

VoiceThread

Voicethread is an online tool that allows you to mesh voice and images.  It allows you to "turn an image into a conversation".  Come learn all about VoiceThread and setup your own account.

 

April 22 

Digital Storytelling

Always wanted to know more about Digital Storytelling? We will show you great free programs, resources, and provide lesson ideas for using Digital Storytelling in your classroom!

 

 

May 6th

Blogging 101

Come learn how to setup your own personal blog.  A blog can be used in many ways personally (1) It is a great way for friends and family to follow your adventures! and (2) It can also be used as your own personal web presence (website) where you store your resume and write up your work experiences.  Participants will be shown a variety of examples and can get started with their own blog!

 

May 13

Are you LinkedIn?

LinkedIn is a great professional site that lets you store your resume and connect with others!  Many international educators are on LinkedIn and it is a great way to stay in touch and maintain an easy and free professional web presence.  Come learn about LinkedIn and (time permitting) setup your own account.

 

May 27

Say Aloha to a Wiki!

A wiki is a great way to setup a web presence / website for yourself professionally.  It is a great spot for storing your thoughts, collaborating with others, and sharing resources.  Come learn the ways educators are using wikis!

 

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