How much knowledge can your students hold in their pocket? Do you need an iPOD to podcast? What’s the difference between a podcast and a voice recording? This workshop will examine all of these questions and more as participants explore podcasting directories and information. Learn everything that you’ll need to know to create and integrate your own classroom podcasts.
Tech PAK included: USB Desktop Microphone
NOTE: Participation in this workshop will contribute to Post-Baccalaureate Credit Requirements.
Technology included: Microphone
Teaching with a SMART Board and Notebook Software
In this hands-on session, teachers will gain new SMART skills for their SMART Board and SMART Notebook Software. With a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard and Notebook software, teachers have the ability to make lesson plans interactive and motivational while at the same time increasing their own creativity. For example, bring the concept of probability to life with virtual coin flipping and rolling dice or create an interactive timeline, animated poetry, place value charts and more! This session will focus on the use of SMART Boards and SMART Notebook Software in the K-12 classroom, creating lessons aligned to state standards while motivating and engaging students.
Pre-Requisite: Must have the hardware and software needed for SMART Board and SMART Notebook software installed in your classroom. Must be able to turn on both the hardware and software.
NOTE: Participation in this workshop will contribute to Post-Baccalaureate Credit Requirements.
Note: Participants must attend on Tuesday, October 16th 4-6:30pm AND Wednesday, October 17th 4-6:30pm.
Take-Home Technology Included: All participants will receive a USB Drive with useful SMART Board and Notebook software notes, materials, and links.
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Session 2 |
May 9, 2008 |
Friday, May 9th, 9am-2:30pm |
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Session 3 |
June 13, 2008 |
Friday, June 13th, 9am-2:30pm |
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Session 4 |
July 16, 2008 |
Wednesday, July 16th, 9am-3pm |
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Session 5 |
August 5, 2008 |
Tuesday, August 5th, 9am-3pm |
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Student Response Systems (a.k.a. Clickers)
Go beyond a Class Gameshow! In this hands-on session participants will explore effective uses of Student Response Systems. Learn how the new features of a variety of programs will increase student motivation and help teachers to adapt instruction using real-time data. Clickers support the philosophy of data-driven decision making at the classroom instruction level, in addition to assisting buildings and districts on a broader scale.
NOTE: Participation in this workshop will contribute to Post-Baccalaureate Credit Requirements.
Technology Included: CD with response software
Build Your Own Website Open Lab
These sessions are for all users of Build Your Own Website! Wondering how to set up your calendar? Anything at all? Drop in anytime between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm to ask questions, play around, get advice from peers and BYOW Educators. Bring a buddy to share ideas
Please note this session is free to all BYOW users.
Google Earth: Basics and Better
Participants will receive an overview of Google Earth, going over the basics of the program before looking at the more advanced features. Make “placemarks” for attaching information, photographs and hyperlinks. Use GE to save, use and share geographical data and more, as well as how to overlay other aerial photographs and historic maps. Examine the wealth of curriculum applications for Google Earth, from literature to astronomy!
NOTE: Participation in this workshop will contribute to Post-Baccalaureate Credit Requirements.
Technology Included: Wireless Mouse
Using Video in Professional Development
“Watching videos helps participants integrate what they’ve learned into their own teaching, to create meaningful experiences for their students.” (Teachers’ Domain, PBS)
This Train-the-Trainer session for technology professional development providers will explore strategies for effectively incorporating the videos into your professional development sessions. Enable teachers to enhance their own skills while sparking a confidence in new adopters of technology.
This workshop is sponsored by eTech Ohio, and will be available via Distance Learning if required.
Audience: Teachers and Administrators who lead or conduct teacher professional development in technology.
Technology Included: Each participant will receive a DVD of Techknowledge - a series of professional development videos featuring the use of Interactive White Boards, Student Response Systems, Streaming Video and Podcasting produced by WGTE.
TIES Spring Forum
The Spring Forum will be a culminating event for TIES teachers to share technology-infused lesson plans that they have been developing over the past year. Please join us for this hands-on, interactive event to gather some new ideas for your classroom!
This session is no cost to educators.
Wikis and Web 2.0
Wikis are websites that can be edited quickly without learning a special language. Learn how you can implement this technology in your classroom to help increase student motivation and content writing skills. Learn about other Web 2.0 technologies that can be implemented on their own or in conjunction with the wiki. Participants should have basic knowledge about the Internet and will leave with their own wiki and lots of ideas of how to utilize it in their classroom.
NOTE: Participation in this workshop will contribute to Post-Baccalaureate Credit Requirements.
Technology Included: USB Flash Drive
Introduction to Build Your Own Website
Teachers who would have never considered themselves as tech savvy are leading the way with innovative lessons posted within their websites. Build Your Own Website has helped bridge the technology gap in very specific ways. This workshop will assist you in developing:
-Your Own Classroom Homepage with Homework Calendar
- Displays of student work and photos
- Web-based communication with Blogs & Discussion Boards in a safe environment.
Educators will be guided through the process of creating a BYOW account and oriented to the BYOW System at this hands-on, informative workshop.
NOTE: Participation in this workshop will contribute to Post-Baccalaureate Credit Requirements.
Take-Home Technology Included: Each participant will receive a year-long subscription to the BYOW service.
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Session 3 |
April 29, 2008 |
Tuesday, April 29th AND Wednesday, April 30th, 4pm-6:30pm |
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Session 4 |
June 26, 2008 |
Thursday, June 26th, 9am-2:30pm |
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Session 5 |
July 25, 2008 |
Friday, July 25th, 9am-3pm |
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Taking Your SMART Board to the Next Level
SMART Board tools encourage and engage students, leading to increased achievement and interest. Participants will review basic SMART tools while exploring specific 4th- 8th grade activities. Educators will learn about the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and the Internet combined with SMART Board tools. Participants will discover how to record lessons or student presentations so they can then be saved and shared with others. This session will also explore online resources such as standard-aligned activities, additional free resources and tools that will enable you to bring your most creative classroom ideas to life on your SMART Board.
NOTE: Participation in this workshop will contribute to Post-Baccalaureate Credit Requirements.
Pre-Requisite: Must have some SMART Board experience including the ability to use the Styluses (pens) and view the SMART Notebook Gallery. Additional required computer skills: familiar with Microsoft products and the Internet.
Take-Home Technology Included: Each participant will receive a microphone that can be used to record lessons or presentations.
Election 2008 Educator Workshop
Presented by The Blade’s Newspaper in Education Program, The Toledo Lucas County Public Library and WGTE Public Media.
This workshop will include ready to use Election 2008 Lesson Plans and materials, information on the 2008 Mock Election, an exploration of election related classroom technology and a fun, informative presentation by The Blade’s editorial cartoonist, Kirk Walters.
Audience: K-12 Educators
SMART Board Open Labs
In response to ERC teachers requesting “more time to practice” with SMART Boards and other SMART products, WGTE is pleased to introduce these new “Open Labs”. This is not a formal workshop, but rather a time for teachers to ask questions, play around, share lesson plans and seek advice from an ERC staff member and other teachers. We hope you can join us!
Please note that each session will hold a maximum of 10 teachers to ensure a good experience for all.
Cool Tools on the Web
The Web is full of wonderful sites that can help you and your students in the classroom. Explore sites that will create worksheets, surveys, rubrics, or student “help sites” for homework, note-taking! Some sites are a virtual treasure chest of classroom help for any grade level and in any subject. Get connected to some of the best FREE resources that will make your school days easier.
NOTE: Participation in this workshop will contribute to Post-Baccalaureate Credit Requirements.
Technology Included: Wireless Mouse
Microsoft Word: For the Art of It
Word processors often have a number of drawing and picture options, but the trick is knowing where they are and how to use them. Using Microsoft Word (2003), learn how to draw shapes, place them properly in a document, work with special text, use the diagram functions, and manipulate clip art and pictures in ways you didn’t even know were possible! Consider this an “art therapy” session—with all of the technology and none of the mess! From cropping to creating, you’ll love the new look you can give to your documents and presentations.
NOTE: Participation in this workshop will contribute to Post-Baccalaureate Credit Requirements.
Technology Included: Wireless Mouse