Summer Technology Courses

 Review Participant List



Getting the Most from
Microsoft Office

Monday, July 21, 2008
8:30-11:30 Tech Center

Objective:  This class will review tips for using the components of office to have an efficient start to school.  Activities will include: calendars, letters to parents, subsitute packet, welcome for students and newsletters.

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL AND ALL REQUESTS WILL BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST WHICH MEANS YOU WILL BE CONTACTED IF AN OPENING OCCURS IN THIS CLASS. PLEASE CHECK, "REVIEW PARTICIPANT LIST" FREQUENTLY IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITING LIST AND IT IS GETTING CLOSER TO THE TIME OF THE CLASS TO SEE IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. ALL EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO LET YOU KNOW ASAP IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. THANKS!




PowerPoint Tips and Tricks

Monday, July 21, 2008
12:30-3:30 Tech Center

Objective: This will be a "Make and Take" session.  Bring materials to create a lesson.

 

Teaching with Digital Images:  From the camera to the classroom

Tuesday, July22, 2008
8:30-11:30 Tech Center

Objective:  
This class with include taking pictures from the camera to the computer, file organization, resizing, web galleries (Porta), and using digital images for instruction.  Bring digital images and ideas to use in your classroom.


  
Interactive PowerPoint
Make & Take

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
12:30-3:30 Tech Center
Objective:   Create a PowerPoint presentation or game to energize your students.


Digital Storytelling
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
8:30-11:30 Tech Center
Objective: Digital Storytelling is a fanastic way to engage students.  Create a digital storytelling project to use in your classroom.  Bring materials and pictures to create your story.

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL AND ALL REQUESTS WILL BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST WHICH MEANS YOU WILL BE CONTACTED IF AN OPENING OCCURS IN THIS CLASS. PLEASE CHECK, "REVIEW PARTICIPANT LIST" FREQUENTLY IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITING LIST AND IT IS GETTING CLOSER TO THE TIME OF THE CLASS TO SEE IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. ALL EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO LET YOU KNOW ASAP IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. THANKS!

 
Google Earth
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
12:30-3:30 Tech Center
Objective: With Google allowing you to view high resolution ariel and satellite imagery Earth, your computer becomes a window to anywhere on the planet.

VoxProxy

Thursday, July 24, 2008
8:30-11:30

Objective:  Use VoxProxy to enhance your PowerPoint presentations.  Participants will receive software for use in your classroom to add the animated characters to engage and captivate students.

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL AND ALL REQUESTS WILL BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST WHICH MEANS YOU WILL BE CONTACTED IF AN OPENING OCCURS IN THIS CLASS. PLEASE CHECK, "REVIEW PARTICIPANT LIST" FREQUENTLY IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITING LIST AND IT IS GETTING CLOSER TO THE TIME OF THE CLASS TO SEE IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. ALL EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO LET YOU KNOW ASAP IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. THANKS!



Beginning Web Page

Thursday, July 24, 2008
12:30-3:30

Objective:  Create a classroom webpage.  This class is ONLY for teachers WITHOUT an existing web page.

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL AND ALL REQUESTS WILL BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST WHICH MEANS YOU WILL BE CONTACTED IF AN OPENING OCCURS IN THIS CLASS. PLEASE CHECK, "REVIEW PARTICIPANT LIST" FREQUENTLY IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITING LIST AND IT IS GETTING CLOSER TO THE TIME OF THE CLASS TO SEE IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. ALL EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO LET YOU KNOW ASAP IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. THANKS!

Introduction to Podcasting

Friday, July25, 2008
8:30-11:30

Objective:   Learn how to create a podcast using free software.  Training will include creating a storyboard, podcast creation, editing the podcast, and uploading.
Web Page Update

Tuesday, July 29, 2008
8:30-11:30

Objective:  Update your classroom web page.  Teachers must have a web page to attend!
 
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL AND ALL REQUESTS WILL BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST WHICH MEANS YOU WILL BE CONTACTED IF AN OPENING OCCURS IN THIS CLASS. PLEASE CHECK, "REVIEW PARTICIPANT LIST" FREQUENTLY IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITING LIST AND IT IS GETTING CLOSER TO THE TIME OF THE CLASS TO SEE IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. ALL EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO LET YOU KNOW ASAP IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. THANKS!

Web Page Update

 Tuesday, July 29, 2008                   12:30-3:30 Tech Center

Objective:  Update your classroom web page.  Teachers must have a web page to attend!  



Trouble Shooting & Maintaing Your Classroom Computer

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
8:30-11:30 Tech Center

Objective:  Tips for keeping your computer "healthy" and "happy".

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL AND ALL REQUESTS WILL BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST WHICH MEANS YOU WILL BE CONTACTED IF AN OPENING OCCURS IN THIS CLASS. PLEASE CHECK, "REVIEW PARTICIPANT LIST" FREQUENTLY IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITING LIST AND IT IS GETTING CLOSER TO THE TIME OF THE CLASS TO SEE IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. ALL EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO LET YOU KNOW ASAP IF YOU HAVE MOVED UP THE LIST. THANKS!


 
       
I Love Free

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
12:30-3:30 Tech Center

Objective:  Explore free, open source software that may be useful for the classroom.