Connect with students using wikis, online tests and quizzes, RSS feeds, Google Docs, etc.
A2
Beginner Web Site / Portal
All Program Areas
Flight A
Elizabeth
0.6
20
639
Need a better way to manage posting homework to the SHS Web Site and/or Portal? Still have questions about one or both?
A3
Word for Beginners
All Program Areas
Flight A
TBA
0.6
20
312
Is Word sometimes a mystery? Do you want an introduction to or a refresher on the basics? This one's for you.
A4
Self Design
All Program Areas
Flight A
0.6
10
Is there another technology issue you'd like to address? Simply find at least two other colleagues, write up a short description of the technology you'll explore, and send it to Jory.
A5
Flip Cameras
All Program Areas
Flight A
Steve , Lil
0.6
8
TRC
Capture it on film! Come learn how to use the latest flip video cameras. Download, edit and incorporate it into your lessons and instruction.
A6
Fun and Games (no really!) with PowerPoint
All Program Areas
Flight A
Daryl
0.6
20
947
Learn how it's done and
make a "Jeopardy", "Who Wants to be a (subject)-Aire", or a Wheel of (subject)" game from a ready-made template you can use in class and share with your dept. We'll also explore how to seamlessly include videos from a variety of sources in PowerPoint and/or any other type of lesson.
A7
MS Excel for Beginners
All Program Areas
Flight A
Lisa
0.6
20
419
Want to learn about the hidden potential just waiting to be discovered in Excel? Learn to use this everyday tool for instruction, administration, and IDT analysis.
A8
Smart Notebook
All Program Areas
Flight A
Joan
0.6
10
Mtg Room 1/2
Have you been using your Smart Board, but are yet to explore Smart Notebook? Learn what it is and when it makes sense to use it.
A9
Google Docs and Wikispaces
All Program Areas
Flight A
Evan
0.6
20
112
The instructional possiblities are seemingly endless with Google Docs. Explore ways to manage your class, encourage student/teacher collaboration, and support revision. In the second session, we'll explore Wikispaces as a public forum for publishing student work.
A10
NoveList and other Lit Tools
All Program Areas
Flight A
Jill , Marie
0.6
20
Seminar 2
Ever at a loss when students ask for help with independent reading? Need a one-stop shop for author information and book talks? Looking for a fiction or nonfiction book to supplement your teaching? Learn to use this new tool at GHS and then take some time jump in and see what it has to offer. Time also for exploring other web-based lit tools.
A11
Video Streaming
All Program Areas
Flight A
Jason
0.6
20
514
Discuss how to jazz up your instruction with streaming video.
B1
Fun and Games (no really!) with PowerPoint
All Program Areas
Flight B
Daryl
0.6
20
947
Learn how it's done and
make a "Jeopardy", "Who Wants to be a (subject)-Aire", or a Wheel of (subject)" game from a ready-made template you can use in class and share with your dept. We'll also explore how to seamlessly include videos from a variety of sources in PowerPoint and/or any other type of lesson.
B2
Google Apps for Education
All Program Areas
Flight B
Aimee , Amy
0.6
20
312
Join us to explore our favorite Web 2.0 apps for education, including Google Apps for Education.
B3
Word for Beginners
All Program Areas
Flight B
TBA
0.6
20
212
Is Word sometimes a mystery? Do you want an introduction to or a refresher on the basics? This one's for you.
B4
Self Design
All Program Areas
Flight B
TBA
0.6
10
Is there another technology issue you'd like to address? Simply find at least two other colleagues, write up a short description of the technology you'll explore, and send it to Jory.
B3
Grade Quick
All Program Areas
Flight B
Elizabeth
0.6
20
639
Whether you've attended a Grade Quick training before or not, this is the place to have any and all questions answered.
B5
MS Excel
All Program Areas
Flight B
Lisa
0.6
20
419
Want to learn about the hidden potential just waiting to be discovered in Excel? Learn to use this everyday tool for instruction, administration, and IDT analysis.
B6
Turnitin
All Program Areas
Flight B
Jill
0.6
20
514
Have you always wanted to use Turnitin, but never had the chance? Learn about this plagiarism software used widely at SHS and how it can be used to proactively teach your students about intellectual integrity (and save you time and energy in the process). Then, get your classes set up.
B7
Smart Board Response System
All Program Areas
Flight B
Dan
0.6
10
425
Did the response system at the first faculty meeting pique your interest? Learn how to use the response system with your class.
B8
Google Docs for Revision
All Program Areas
Flight B
Jeff
0.6
20
112
The instructional possiblities are seemingly endless with Google Docs. Explore one specific application - teaching students how to revise using features available through Google Docs.
B9 C6
Photoshop
All Program Areas
Flight B & Flight C
Sheyda
0.6
20
mac lab
Learn to use Photoshop. As Adobe says, it’s a "playground for bringing out the best in your digital images!"
C1
Excel for graphs/charts
All Program Areas
Flight C
Parker
0.6
20
947
Learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to Excel graphing.
C2
Self Design
All Program Areas
Flight C
0.6
10
Is there another technology issue you'd like to address? Simply find at least two other colleagues, write up a short description of the technology you'll explore, and send it to Jory.
C3
Smart Board Response System
All Program Areas
Flight C
Dan
0.6
10
425
Did the response system at the first faculty meeting pique your interest? Learn how to use the response system with your class.
C4
Smart Notebook
All Program Areas
Flight C
Joan
0.6
10
Mtg Room 1/2
Have you been using your Smart Board, but are yet to explore Smart Notebook? Learn what it is and when it makes sense to use it.
C5
Fun Authentic Assessments: Web 2.0 tools for Student Use
All Program Areas
Flight C
Jennifer
0.6
20
212
Dreading yet another round of student PowerPoint presentations? Explore other technologies perfect for differentiated student projects: videos, google earth, podcasts, blogs, wikis, online games and more.
B10 C6
Smart Board user group
English
Flight B & C
Martha
0.6
10
526
Meet with a group of fellow subject area Smart Board teachers to discuss and implement best practices. Considerable time included for lesson plan development.
B11 C8
Smart Board user group
English
Flight B & C
Laura
0.6
10
219
Meet with a group of fellow subject area Smart Board teachers to discuss and implement best practices. Considerable time included for lesson plan development.
A12
Naviance - Guidance Only
Guidance
Flight A
Randi
0.6
20
640
Have you been to Naviance training before, but have yet to realize its full potential? Learn more about it and take time to explore on your own.
B11
Naviance II - Guidance Only
Guidance
Flight B
Randi
0.6
20
640
Continued training on Naviance. Picks up where Naviance I leaves off.
A10 B12
Smart Board user group
Math
Flight A & B
Gordon
0.6
10
309
Meet with a group of fellow subject area Smart Board teachers to discuss and implement best practices. Considerable time included for lesson plan development
B13
TI interactive for Smart Board User Group
Math
Flight B
Dana
0.6
10
516
Learn the basics for TI Interactive and trade best instructional practices with fellow math teachers.
C9
TI interactive for Smart Board User Group
Math
Flight C
Dana
0.6
10
516
Learn the basics for TI Interactive and trade best instructional practices with fellow math teachers.
A13
Reading Plus
Reading
Flight A
Marsha
0.6
20
412
Learn to use this program for visual tracking, vocabulary, comprehension and reading rate. It has a management system to use for progress monitoring and a pretest.
C10
LTK Toolkit
Reading, Special Education
Flight C
Marsha
0.6
20
412
Learn to use this program for students learning to decode - very useful in LASS and resource rooms.
B14 C11
Smart Board user group
Science (Biology)
Flight B & C
Bob
0.6
10
919
Meet with a group of fellow subject area Smart Board teachers to discuss and implement best practices. Considerable time included for lesson plan development
B13
Smart Board user group
Science (Chemistry)
Flight B & C
Ben
0.6
10
936
Meet with a group of fellow subject area Smart Board teachers to discuss and implement best practices. Considerable time included for lesson plan development.
B15 C12
Smart Board user group
Social Studies
Flight B & C
Rich
0.6
10
305
Meet with a group of fellow subject area Smart Board teachers to discuss and implement best practices. Considerable time included for lesson plan development.
B16
Reading Plus
Special Education
Flight B
Marsha
0.6
20
412
Learn to use this program for visual tracking, vocabulary, comprehension and reading rate. It has a management system to use for progress monitoring and a pretest. This session will have a special emphasis for use with special education students.
A14
Language Lab
World Languages
Flight A
Rita , Jennifer
0.6
20
Lang Lab
Is the Language Lab a mystery? Come and unravel it with us. Both basic and intermediate uses will be discussed.
B18
Smart Board user group
World Languages
Flight B
Marisol
0.6
10
503
Meet with a group of fellow subject area Smart Board teachers to discuss and implement best practices. Considerable time included for lesson plan development.
C13
Flip Cameras and Jeopardy
World Languages
Flight C
Barbara , Lin
0.6
20
519
Learn to use the flip camera in the world language classroom. Then experiment with Jeopardy as an instructional tool.
make a "Jeopardy", "Who Wants to be a (subject)-Aire", or a Wheel of (subject)" game from a ready-made template you can use in class and share with your dept. We'll also explore how to seamlessly include videos from a variety of sources in PowerPoint and/or any other type of lesson.
make a "Jeopardy", "Who Wants to be a (subject)-Aire", or a Wheel of (subject)" game from a ready-made template you can use in class and share with your dept. We'll also explore how to seamlessly include videos from a variety of sources in PowerPoint and/or any other type of lesson.