June 15th Workshops

I just finished looking over our class sizes for the workshops on June 15th...  WOW...  I hope that at least half of you are really joining us to learn some fun and exciting techy stuff... :)  Our numbers are so high that we have had to split 2 of our workshops in half and would have another one but there aren't enough computers for it.  I think our theme will be patience and fun.

We will have give away's during each of the DTEC sessions and tons and tons of information.  Be ready to learn and play.

Here is a list of what we will be doing...

Session 1:

• Google Apps 101 (Michelle Keene will be teaching this class on getting your google account within our school domain)
• Web 2.0 (Tim Swanson will lead this class and will be covering all kinds of free and low cost web tools.)

Session 2:

• Setting up your iGoogle page (Julie Thompson, Terry A., and Michelle will be teaching this class which will be split into two groups and we will work on setting up your own iGoogle with gadgets, backgrounds, learning about chat, how to link your calendar, etc.)
• Google Calendar (Colleen Henry will be teaching you how to set up your calendar, how to merge it with your group wise calendar, how to post it to your website, blog, how to add pizzazz) 

Session 3:

• Web 2.0 (Tim will be teaching another round of fun, free, low cost web tools and gadgets)
• Book Tubes (Michelle will teach you how to lead your students through a new way of sharing their love of reading by creating a book tube, think movie trailer... )

Session 4:

• Google Docs (Tami White and Michelle will be splitting this class and teaching you about using google docs, spreadsheets, forms, collaborating on projects, sharing presentations, etc)
• Setting up a Classroom Blog (Colleen will walk you through setting up your own classroom blog, linking your calendar to your blog, using your blog to send out homework, etc.)

Going to be a busy, fun filled Friday... Hope you are all planning on joining us.

6/15 Workshop Registration

June 15, 2012

K-12 Workshop Registration

WHEN:         Friday, June 15, 2012 (Furlough Day)

                        8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE:      Sweet Home Junior High

FOOD:          Coffee 8:00 – 8:30 a.m., lunch 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

PDU'S:          Earn up to 6 professional development units

PAY:              Licensed and Classified (District employees) will be paid at curriculum rate.

Deadline for registration is Wednesday, June 6th.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDdialZKTTFOR0JqRXpEeS1Oa0U0Rnc6MA

Live Blogging Today's DTEC Workshop: ITSC 2012 Show & Tell

3:30pm...Welcome!  Don't forget to sign in and pick up a timecard.

3:35pm...Cool Tech Blog.  If you haven't signed up to get our Cool Tech Blog Updates...you can type your email into the bar in the top right corner of the blog to get an email update of each post we add to the blog.  This is a great solution for busy people.

3:40pm...My Bloomin' Toolbox.  Presented at ITSC by Cindi Lane.  Free Web 2.0 sites to use in your classroom to promote higher level thinking and responses.  

3:45pm...Today's Meet.  Create a virtual classroom forum online and in real time.

4:00pm...Learn360.  Tim presented a quick overview of this subscription based video website.

4:15pm...Next Vista for Learning.  Rushton Hurley is one of our favorite ITSC presenters.  Tami presented his website and his first meeting of Flat Stanley. 

4:20pm...Michelle presented some exciting information about the district's move to a Google App environment next school year. 

4:26pm...Langwitches.  Digital Literacy in the 21st century. 

4:29pm...Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork!  Don't forget your PDU's, Timecards, and evaluations. 

ITSC 2012: Creating and Distributing Content and Activities for iPad and iPod Touch

Creating and Distributing Content and Activities for iPad and iPod Touch

Workshop resource: http://wiki.canby.k12.or.us/groups/itsc/

• Financing Insights: Canby teachers have money available in iTunes and through Apple's VPP (Volume Purchasing Program) for resources.  District has centralized purchasing, leasing teacher machines.  IT dept. has  setup a 3 year lease on laptops through Apple/GE Capital for $150K a year for teachers; district has a few desktop labs for testing (Think Clients - mostly old machines).  IT dept. has Innovation Grants that teachers can apply for, after taking an action research class and present what they've learned.

ITSC 2012: 25 Tools

25 Tools For the 21st Century Classroom
Tools Highlighted in Session:

www.go2web20.net
lots of web based networking sites

www.edu.glogster.com
online poster tool
text, photos, videos
used to be free but now a small fee

www.storyjumper.com/main/teacher
writing tool
primary in nature k-3
A tool to help tell a story in a complete way

http://prezi.com
Alternative to powerpoint, lots of engaging additives to the basic slide show
Age 13+
you can embed links into

ITSC 2012: Consumer, Collaborators and Creators in a Mobile World

Consumer, Collaborators and Creators in a Mobile World

• Google Forms are a great use for collecting data from students with Mobile Devices. 
• Mobile devices are kid magnets.  So maybe this is a tool that we should use in schools?
• Why should we use mobile devices in the classroom?

ITSC 2012: The Textbook Reinvented for the iPad

The Textbook. Reinvented for the iPad.

iBooks 2 (simply update if you've already downloaded this app) is now available from the App Store with textbooks (+ samples) priced at $14.99 or less.  These text books are formatted as an "end use" license redeemed by individual students (i.e. "consumable" like a workbook) not "shared use" license.  This means that the student "owns" the book, not the educational institution.  Publishers may release Teacher Editions with additional resources separately; the editions will, again, need to be purchased separately. 

ITSC 2012...We're Live Blogging It!

The DTEC team is back at the Instructional Technologies and Strategies Conference (or ITSC) this extended holiday weekend.  We will be live-blogging from our workshops so check back often to get the most current updates live from ITSC at the Airport Sheraton in Portland.

DTEC Wednesdays!

Learn how to utilize Pinnacle's online Gradebook for your parents and students. 

Location: Oak Heights Elementary School, 3:30pm

Attendees are strongly urged to bring their Pinnacle login credentials in order to get the most out of their time.

DTEC Workshops

Here is a list of our upcoming DTEC workshops. Please plan on attending. We would love to have you...

October: 12th @ Junior High Computer Lab

Start your own Blog

26th @ Holley Computer Lab

Agenda will come from survey results

November: 9th @ Junior High Computer Lab

Update your blog and Show and Tell

30th @ Oak Heights

Agenda will come from survey results

All "workshops" will be held from 3:30 - 4:30...If you are a Sweet Home District employee you will be paid one hour of extra duty pay for your time.

What more could you ask for... Technology Fun and you get paid for it...

Hope to see you there!!!