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Labeled with ICRA March 5, 2008

Educational Technology Integration
(Read our new pricing policy)

Based on the needs assessment results, we are working on providing the following technology related classes for Spring/Summer 2008 (Select underlined text for more details)
Call to register: 1-800-836-7510 ext 3758

Thinkfinity Train-the-Trainer; 10-hour workshops; one person per building; sessions to pick from:

Choose one of these time slots:

  • TBA

LOCATION: O/N BOCES Technology Building, Sanborn, NY 14132
COST: FREE
OBLIGATION: Train teachers in your building. (Our goal is to have 1 trainer in each of the buildings we serve.)

We will provide morning refreshments. Lunch will be at participant’s expense, so bring a lunch or bring money to order out.

*Thinkfinity provides the highest quality educational resources free to teachers and students. Developed by world-renowned organizations who are experts in their fields, these standards-based resources include lessons plans, student materials, reviewed Web resources and interactives. Marco Polo resources have been aligned with the New York State Standards.

Space is limited to 12 per session, so please call 1-800-836-7510 ext 3758 for questions or to register.
Registration deadline: 1 week prior to chosen event.

This workshop will prepare you to be a Marco Polo field trainer for your building. Once completed, you will be expected to provide awareness sessions and end-user trainings in your building. This is a major initiative of the NYSED and NYS Teacher Centers. Visit http://www.teachercenters.org and select "Marco Polo" from the menu on the left. You will find the rich resource for classroom teachers that you will be able to share with your peers.

Creating Classroom Websites with Dreamweaver @ Barker HS

Instructor: Laurie Hazard

Dates & Time: TBA

Course Description: Class websites can be used to:

  • Communicate class news and homework information,
  • Publish student work,
  • Post course-related material,
  • And more!

During this course, you will learn how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver to create a class website that includes text, images and hyperlinks. You will learn how to organize your website files and post them on the Internet. You will also have the opportunity to use graphics programs, such as Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft PhotoDraw, to create fun graphics and pictures for your website.

Beginning Photoshop - @ Wilson HS

Objective: Teachers will be able to use Adobe Photoshop for practical and creative purposes, adjusting and manipulating images from various sources
Dates and Time: Monday July 7th through Friday July 11th, 9 am to 12 noon (15 hours)
Class Size: 10 maximum (leaving computers with scanners open and as back-ups should there be any problems)

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR FIRST CLASS:
photos and/or books and magazines with images related to a particular topic, either personal or curriculum related ON THE FIRST DAY to use during the course. (For ideas and possibilities, go to ImagineDigital.org and browse around in the Media Arts Gallery) participants also need to bring in their own photo quality 8.5 x 11 paper

Day 1:
Scanning fundamentals
Image resolution vs. print size
* e-mailing images
* images for web sites
* printing images
File types
Scanning pictures to use for project
Day 2:
Digital camera info/demonstration
Adjusting quality of images
Cropping
Text
Filters
Work on project
Day 3:
Selection tools
Mastering layers
Work on project

Day 4:
Photomontage principles
Principles of good design
Work on project

Day 5:
Work on project
Printing fundamentals
Print project

iMovie - @ Wilson HS

Objective: Teachers will be able to use iMovie for practical and creative video editing purposes
Dates and Time: Monday, July 28th through Friday, August 1st, 9 to 12(15 hours total)
Class Size: 8 maximum (due to limited equipment)
Cost: $10

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR FIRST CLASS:

  • video footage (any format – VHS, VHS-C, digital tape, Hi8, etc.) related to a particular topic, either personal or curriculum related ON THE FIRST DAY to use during the course. 2-D images such as photos, documents and magazine pictures can also be scanned and included in the video.
  • OPTIONAL: Teachers should bring a digital camcorder (and all of its cables and cords) if they have one available, but it is not necessary.

Day 1:
§ Camera/taping fundamentals
§ iMovie demonstration
§ Transfer of footage to computer for editing

Day 2:
§ iMovie demonstration, con’t
§ Begin project

Day 3:
§ Editing

 

Day 4:
§ Editing

Day 5:
§ Exporting video for web and VHS
§ Transferring projects to VHS and/or DVD
§ Show videos
Video Conferencing and Virtual Field Trips

Many teachers don't realize that their district has video conferencing equipment that can be brought right to the classroom. Learn about what is currently available in our region, our state, our nation, around the world, and how to take your students on a fieldtrip without leaving your school.
  • What day? by appointment
  • What time? at your convenience
  • Where? at your school or at the Teacher Center
  • Instructor Bob Hazen

Call Cheryl Fita at 1-800-836-7510 ext 3757 to arrange or e-mail Cheryl Fita to make arrangements.
Digital cameras and Scanners

Instructor: Bob Hazen (Teacher Center)
Dates & Times: TBA
Location: O/N BOCES Conference Center
Cost: $10

Many of us have questions when we get started:

  • How does the pixel array determine the quality of the photo?
  • How can you save great pictures without using up all your free disk space?
  • What resolution (dots per inch or pixels) is best for web postings?
  • What about scanners?
  • Should you spend a lot of money on image editing software?
  • What role does the printer play in my decisions?

Digital photography is fast becoming the media of choice for amateurs and professionals alike. But using a digital camera effectively, and knowing which editing capabilities to consider, can be a daunting task.
Come learn about what’s out there and discuss ideas with your peers about using this tool to change your teaching and improve your students’ learning.

Topics will include sharing ideas at all grade levels for Math, Science, Tech Ed, ELA, Social Studies, Art, and more. Bring your own camera, the school’s camera, or use one of ours.

(Small group instruction on digital camera “nuts & bolts” can take place at your school, on other dates, at times convenient for your faculty. Call Bob Hazen at 1-800-836-7510 ext 3757 to arrange or e-mail Bob Hazen to make arrangements .)
 

Here is a partial list of OTHER classes/workshops we have offered in the past:

a. Intro to Windows
b. Intro to Mac OS
c. Intro to the Internet
d. Using MS Internet Explorer
e. Using Netscape
f. Creating classroom web pages
g. Using the web to teach
h. Web Quests (web-based lessons)
i. Using a Digital Camera
j. Using a scanner
k. Integrating Technology in my Classroom
l. Graphing Calculators in MS or HS
m. Video Conferencing options in my classroom

n. Geometers’ Sketchpad (interactive Geometry)
o. TABS + (2D and 3D modeling)
p. MS Word in the classroom
q. MS Excel in the classroom
r. MS PowerPoint in the classroom
s. MS Publisher in the classroom
t. PhotoShop
u. HyperStudio multimedia
v. Inspiration/Kidspiration graphic organizers

w. YOUR CHOICE of WHAT YOU NEED

Many of these classes can be run AT YOUR SCHOOL; some require using our training lab. Either way, give us a call and we'll arrange something for you.
1-800-836-7510 ext. 3758

Questions?
Contact your District's Policy Board Member(s), or
call the Teacher Center at 1-800-836-7510 ext 3758

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