- Wikis, blogs & podcasts for the classroom - This class can be as brief or as involved as the participants want. A 3-hour overview will just scratch the surface, while 9-18 hours will alow the participants to try some of the technologies. The nature of these products suggests that learning will be ongoing.
- Interactive White Boards (SMART, InterWrite, Promethian, etc.) Beginning and Intermediate Levels are available
- Inspiration & Kidspiration - computer-based Graphic Organizers for classroom use. Free site licenses are available from the company for all NYS Teacher Centers to provide instruction. Both these classes are typically only 3 hours.
- Portable Applications - software applications from the open-source field, includes programs which run on typical USB memory sticks, and leave no footprint behind on the host computers. Great for teachers who want good software for free, and for those who work at multiple sites within, or between, districts.
Interactive White Boards
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Classroom teachers who are willing to learn about and/or integrate this
technology.
NUMBER OF HOURS: Introduction is 3 or more hours; Intermediate
level is 3 or more hours
DATE(S): by
arrangement
TIME: by arrangement
LOCATION: where needed
DESCRIPTION:
We will use the Interactive White Board software and the Internet in this
class to answer the basic questions:
1.) What are Interactive Whiteboards?
2.) What are some advantages and disadvantages?
3.) Where on the web can I go to see and/or experiment with lessons created
for IWB's?
4.) How can I use this with software Ialready have?
5.) Where can I see samples of teacher use and results?
6.) How much time/money is involved?
7.) How can this change/improve my teaching?
8.) Next steps?
Projected Learner Outcomes: (What participants will be able to apply in their job upon the completion of the workshop):
Intro Level includes:
- know how to use the basic IWB Software
- be able to decide appropriate use of this platform to meet classroom objectives
- be able to locate appropriate resources for this technology on the internet
Intermediate Level includes:
- How to integrate with other software such as MS Office products
- Importing and exporting files for use
- Linking Notebook objects to other files
- Building a lesson
- Other topics pertinent to specific vendors such as Blue Tooth writing tablets, Internet-based sharing of presentations, etc.
ASSESSMENT (How I will assess using a follow-up session, demonstration, final product or some other method to assess participant learning):
- A short survey will be distributed, followed by an informal discussion of responses.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: computers with internet access, Interactive Whiteboard with approprite software. Intermediate level participants should bring a USB memory stick for saving.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (IF APPROPRIATE):depends on the capacity of the computer facility; not more than 20.
PREREQUISITES: must know how to use a computer and the internet
MATERIALS FEES: none
An Introduction to Wikis, Blogs, and Podcasts for Classroom Use
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Classroom teachers who are willing to learn about and/or integrate these
technologies.
NUMBER OF HOURS: introduction is 3 hours
DATE(S): by
arrangement
TIME: by arrangement
LOCATION: where needed
DESCRIPTION:
We will use the Internet in this class to answer the basic questions:
1.) What are Wiki's, Blogs and Podcasts?
2.) What are some advantages and disadvantages of each?
3.) Where on the web can I go to see and/or experiment with these ideas?
4.) What issues should I be concernd about? Access? Security?
5.) Where can I see samples of teacher use and results?
6.) How much time/money is involved?
7.) How can this change/improve my teaching?
8.) Next steps?
Projected Learner Outcomes: (What participants will be able to apply in their job upon the completion of the workshop):
- know the difference between wikis, blogs, and podcasts
- be able to decide appropriate use of these platforms to meet classroom objectives
- be able to locate appropriate resources for these technologies on the internet
ASSESSMENT (How I will assess using a follow-up session, demonstration, final product or some other method to assess participant learning):
- A short survey will be distributed, followed by an informal discussion of responses.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: computers with internet access
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (IF APPROPRIATE):depends on the capacity of the computer facility; not more than 30.
PREREQUISITES: must know how to use a computer and the internet
MATERIALS FEES: none
Portable Applications
TARGET
AUDIENCE: Classroom teachers who are willing to learn about and/or
integrate this technology.
NUMBER OF HOURS: introduction is 3 hours
DATE(S):
by arrangement
TIME: by arrangement
LOCATION: where needed
DESCRIPTION: software applications from the open-source field, includes programs which run on typical USB memory sticks, and leave no footprint behind on the host computers. Great for teachers who want good software for free, and for those who work at multiple sites within, or between, districts.
Projected Learner Outcomes: (What participants will be able to apply in their job upon the completion of the workshop):
- know how to download and install portable applications properly
- learn how to incorporate a menuing system for the applications
- be able to locate appropriate resources on the internet
- practice uninstalling software to free up memory
ASSESSMENT (How I will assess using a follow-up session, demonstration, final product or some other method to assess participant learning):
- A short survey will be distributed, followed by an informal discussion of responses.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: computers with internet access
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (IF APPROPRIATE):depends on the capacity of the computer facility; not more than 20.
PREREQUISITES: must know how to use a computer and the internet, and bring a USB memory stick to use
MATERIALS FEES: none