Technology+Trainings+&+Workshops

=Technology Trainings & Workshops=

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=__2012-13 Classes__=

Study Island (Resources)
Study Island provides standards-based instruction, practice, testing and other tools for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Subjects include Math, Reading, Science and US History. We will learn how to set up classes in Study Island and use the various tools and lessons.
 * Thu Nov 1, 2012 **
 * 3:30pm - 4:30pm WHS/RB **

ActivInspire 1 Basics (Resources)
ActivInspire software contains tools that can be used with interactive whiteboards. We will learn how to use this toolbox and other resources to engage students in the classroom.
 * Wed Nov 7, 2012 **
 * 3:30pm - 4:30pm WHS/RB **
 * Tue Nov 13, 2012 **
 * 3:30pm - 4:30pm CV/WES **
 * Thu Nov 15, 2012 **
 * 3:30pm - 4:30pm CW **

LFS Toolbox (Resources)
The LFS Toolbox is the software used to create Learning-Focused curriculum, units, and lessons. We will discuss the basic features of the LFS Toolbox and how to use them.
 * Wed Nov 28, 2012 **
 * 3:30pm - 4:30pm WHS/RB **

ActivInspire 2 Flipchart Creation (Resources)
ActivInspire software can be used to create and modify flipcharts. We will learn how to create interactive flipchart lessons and use Promethean Planet to access more flipchart resources.
 * Thu Jan 3, 2013 **
 * 3:30pm - 4:30pm CV/WES **
 * Wed Jan 9, 2013 **
 * 3:30pm - 4:30pm CW **
 * Thu Jan 10, 2013 **
 * 3:30pm - 4:30pm WHS/RB **

PowerPoint 2007 (Resources)
Power Point is a nice tool for creating presentations. You will learn the basics of creating slide shows and how to use them constructively in the classroom.
 * Wed Jan 23, 2013 **
 * 3:30pm - 4:30pm WHS/RB **

iPad Apps in Education (Resources)
“There’s an app for that!” Bring your iPad and leave with information on a multitude of educational apps for your teaching area.
 * Thu Jan 31, 2013 **
 * 3:30pm - 5:30pm CW **
 * Tue Feb 5, 2013 **
 * 3:30pm - 5:30pm WHS/RB **
 * Thu Feb 7, 2013 **
 * 3:30pm - 5:30pm CV/WES **

Excel 2007 Basics (Resources)
Microsoft Excel is spreadsheet software used to create reports on data. A spreadsheet can be used to record financial information, grades, statistics, and anything you want to put in a table. One of the advantages of a spreadsheet is its ability to calculate formulas. You can total columns and rows, find averages, and much more. This is an introductory course that will show you the basics of Excel 2007.
 * Thu Mar 7, 2013 **
 * 3:30pm - 5pm WHS/RB **

Edmodo (Resources)
Edmodo is a web site that provides teachers and students a secure place to connect and collaborate. They can share content and educational applications, and access homework, grades, class discussions and notifications. We will set up a page for your class and work with the many features Edmodo has to offer.
 * Thu Apr 4, 2013 **
 * 3:30pm - 5:30pm CV/WES **

Google Docs & Tools - Now Called Google Drive (Resources)
Google Docs is a free, web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, form and data storage service offered by Google. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real time with other users. (Source: Wikipedia) Teachers can use it to create documents and access them via the Internet from home or school (even if you don’t have the correct software at home). We will create documents in Google and look at other cool Google Apps that can save time. Bring ideas for documents, spreadsheets and presentations you want to create for your classroom. We can even upload current documents & files into Google Apps.
 * Tue Apr 23, 2013 **
 * 3:30pm - 5:30pm CV/WES **