Workshop Descriptions Below are descriptions of various workshops that are available to the teachers in the Grant Consoritium. Video and Digital Cameras in the Classroom Learn to use video and digital cameras. Create lessons using programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Avid Cinema. Please try to bring your school video or digital camera. We will have some cameras on hand. Beginning Technology for Novices Learn to communicate with your colleagues through e-mail. Learn the ins-and-outs of Microsoft Outlook and the basics of Microsoft Word. Also, learn what to do with the two-button mouse, navigating around the computer desktop, making and saving files, opening and closing applications and Windows shortcuts. Bring questions that you would like answered. Integrating Your Curriculum Using the Internet Learn what the web might have for you and how to get there without too much trauma. You will learn the ins-and-outs of the Internet and strategies for using the web. You will create web bookmarks your students can use to support your curriculum. Web Design Come and build your own web page! Bring ideas and pictures you would like to include in your web page. Technology Collaboration and Lesson Plan Support Technology planning to incorporate technology into the core subjects of language arts, math, science and social studies. Puppets and Computer Art for Teachers Hands-on workshop for easy-to-make puppets in the morning, and experience with various computer art programs in the afternoon. HyperStudio 101 Learn or review basics of HyperStudio and work on a project that could be replicated with your students in the classroom. HyperStudio 102 Bring a project you've already started but can't find the time to finish, finish the project you started in HyperStudio 101 or bring a lesson you've used for years and would like to spruce up with a multimeda presentation. We will use this time to review HyperStudio and make that lesson plan to use with your class this fall. Intermediate Technology Learn to use technology to make your job more efficient. We will use programs such as KidPix, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. Bring ideas of lessons and activities you would like to produce. Internet Exploration Topics to be covered: navigation understanding URLs searching favorites/history usage issues Microsoft Outlook and Internet for Education Topics to be covered for Outlook: sending receiving replying attachments accessing your account your address book Topics to be covered for the Internet: advanced searches evaluating educational websites integration into the curriculum online lessons and resources Microsoft Word Topics to be covered: basic text manipulation use of the tool bar copying and pasting using spellcheck and thesaurus using print preview using clipart and other pictures tables using templates KidPix and HyperStudio Topics to be covered for KidPix: creating new drawings using stamps creating slideshows adding sounds discussion of classroom use Topics to be covered for HyperStudio: terminology creating a stack creating new cards within the stack using the tool and color palettes drawing and adding text to a card adding clip art and graphics to a card adding a button to a card Intermediate KidPix and ClarisWorks Topics to be covered for KidPix: creating new drawings using stamps creating slideshows adding sounds discussion of classroom use Topics to be covered for ClarisWorks: creating a new document drawing and painting creating slideshows Intermediate PowerPoint Topics to be covered: creating a new presentation using the templates adding and formatting text and graphics creating, deleting and moving slides using on-screen animations using transitions adding sound changing backgrounds and color schemes Intermediate HyperStudio Topics to be covered: creating a new stack and new cards using the tool and color palettes drawing and adding text to a card adding clip art and graphics to a card adding sounds to buttons using a variety of types of buttons importing graphics from other sources adding text boxes adding animations and movies to a stack linking to other stacks and programs HyperStudio and the Internet Creating and Using Graphics Topics to be covered: discussion of graphic file formats using ClarisWorks to create gifs using digital cameras using scanners adding graphics to presentations continuing work on presentations If you or your school has a digital camera that can be brought in, please do so! We will have two digital cameras and one scanner available. Getting to Know Your Computer Learn to communicate with your colleagues through e-mail. Learn the ins-and-outs of Microsoft Outlook. Also, learn what to do with the two-button mouse, navigating around the computer desktop, making and saving files, opening and closing applications and Windows shortcuts. Bring questions that you would like answered. Microsoft Office Learn the basics of Word, Excel and Publisher. Bring ideas and lessons you would like to create using these programs. Teaching with the Internet Learn what the web might have for you and how to get there without too much trauma. You will learn ins-and-outs of the Internet and strategies for using the web, citing resources and keeping kids focused while using the web. You will create web bookmards your students can use to support your curriculum. Technology as an Effective Tool for the Elementary School Teacher Learn to use technology to make your job more efficient. We will use programs such as KidPix, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. Bring ideas of lessons and activitiies you would like to produce. Learn what the web might have for you and how to get there without too much trauma. You will learn ins-and-outs of the Internet and strategies for using the web, citing resources and keeping kids focused while using the web. You will create web bookmarks your students can use to support your curriculum. Usage and Creation of Multimedia Applications This class will focus on defining multimedia, providing examples of multimedia, discussing the impact of multimedia on education and introducing teachers to PowerPoint as a multimedia tool. Web Design Come and build your own page using FrontPage Express and online websites! Bring ideas and pictures you would like to include in your web page. Advanced PowerPoint This class will focus PowerPoint within your classroom for the presentation of material, and as a tool for student projects. Finding and Using Internet Sites with Students Learn some search techniques as well as information on bookmarks/favorites and strategies on how to help your students organize information from the Internet. Using Filamentality to Create Hotlists and Webpages Learn about Filamentality and how it can help you create hotlists, scrapbooks and samplers for use in your classroom. Come with an idea for a hotlist or webpage! Using Inspiration and the Writing Process This workshop will introduce participants to Inspiration software, and discuss how Inspiration can be used in the writing process with students. Spreadsheets in the Classroom You don't have to be a mathematician to use spreadsheets, either with students or for your own record-keeping. Learn about using spreadsheets to create charts and graphs as well as to organize information. Classroom Presentation Tools Want to spice up your presentations? Try using HyperStudio or PowerPoint to add some variety. This workshop will show highlight types of presentation applications, and give a brief introduction to them. Databases Using ClarisWorks/AppleWorks -- Easy to Use in the Classroom Using databases can help both you and your students. Learn how to create a simple database that either you or your students can use to input and share information. back to the schedule Tour Guide ~ Visitor's Center ~ Technolopolis Mathville ~ Professional Development ~ Language Arts Contact us:  DEash@aol.com