MLK+Day+Inservice+2012

**A3.** __Grab Bag of Technology Tricks and Time to Prepare Them!__ (K-5 All Subjects)
toc This 3 hour session will provide primary (K-3) teachers with numerous ideas for implementing technology in the classroom. The facilitators will share examples of how technology can be used and will be available for support as you create lessons of your own. Templates for newsletters, responders for immediate student feedback, Smartboard ideas, stations utilizing laptops, managing lunch count and much more will be explored. Please bring a lesson, teacher materials or your best ideas of where you would like to implement technology. Facilitators will assist you with generating ideas and making them come to life by the end of the session!

**B3.** __Wikis for Beginners__ (K-12 All Subjects)
Want to learn how to setup, manage, and effectively use a wiki page in your classroom? This 3 hour workshop is for you! You will be given ample time and assistance in setting up a classroom wiki space. Activities will include creating multiple pages for student projects and places to turn in assignments, embedding videos and other gadgets, and creating and managing online discussions. By the end of this session you will leave with a working wiki page for your classroom that you can immediately begin to use. Participants should bring their own laptops.

http://htsdwikis101.wikispaces.com/

**C3.** __Adobe Photoshop Basics__ (K-12 All Subjects)
Ever wish you could edit your digital photos; enlarge the photo topic, reduce red eye, or use special effects to enhance the quality? This 3 hour session will provide an overview of Photoshop and time to learn it well. Participants need to bring electronic copies of photos they want to creatively edit. Bring your memory stick loaded with your favorite photos and be ready to explore.
 * [[image:thedigitalshift/mona_lisa.jpg width="54" height="81" link="@http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27940852/PHOTO%20SHOP%20PICS/mona_lisa.jpg"]][[image:thedigitalshift/am_goth.jpg width="157" height="77" link="@http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27940852/PHOTO%20SHOP%20PICS/am_goth.jpg"]][[image:thedigitalshift/E23.jpg width="311" height="86" link="@http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27940852/PHOTO%20SHOP%20PICS/E23.jpg"]]
 * technotalbots1.wikispaces.comtechnotalbots1.wikispaces.com
 * https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=dfq9ktt7_1gxstgvfd

**D.** __Beginner iPad Session__ (K-8 All Subjects)
Anyone interested in exploring all of the wonderful iPad opportunities that can be provided for students should attend this session. After an introduction, you will have an opportunity to explore free apps, learn about QR codes, the Tour Wrist App, and have time to create lessons suited to your students. An iPad Resource Wiki will also be provided for future implementations of Apps within your classroom. Take a look at ipadshms.wikispaces.com for additional information related to this session. You are welcome to bring your personal iPad, iPod, or iPhone.
 * http://ipadshms.wikispaces.com/
 * [[file:Beginner_iPad_Session.pdf]]

**E.** __Technology and the MLA Based Research Project__ (6-12 English)
Teachers will be guided through the process of creating a Diigo account and learn how to utilize this tool. Diigo is an online database that organizes and archives online research as it is stored on a cloud to create availability for use at school or home. This tool can be helpful to teachers who utilize research as a form of assessment. We will focus on high school research, but middle school teachers are welcome to attend.

**F.** __Collaborative Tools for Formative Assessment__ (6-12 All Subjects)
Teachers will be provided with examples of digital collaboration tools such as Google docs, wiki discussion boards, and digital corkboards. These tools allow students to work collaboratively online, both in the classroom and at home. This is an innovative way to better understand how and if your students are achieving the goals and objectives set forth in your lessons. Bring lessons, texts, or materials that you would like to utilize for this tool. M-drive will be available on your laptop to access additional class materials.
 * https://msbrooksenglish.wikispaces.com/Technology+Inservice+Resources

**G.** __Destiny Library Manager, Power Library and EBSCOhost__ (6-12 All Subjects)
Every teacher can benefit from this session! Teachers will experience a demonstration of Destiny with regard to the use of eBooks and the electronic card catalog. The facilitator will explore the Power Library and eBooks that are used in the district or at home. The EBSCOhost database will also be demonstrated as teachers explore the myriad of periodicals and articles that are available through this resource as they work to integrate with curriculum. Bring a lesson where supplemental information and sources could enhance student engagement.

**H.** __Going Green: Utilizing Cloud and Digital Tools__ (K-12 All Subjects)
Teachers will explore ideas for utilizing digital tools and cloud storage in their classroom. Learn how to implement tools such as Google Docs, Wikis, online drop boxes, and other web-based tools to make student work, projects, and grading more efficient and paperless. We will explore specific examples of classroom proven best practices using these tools, experiment with hands-on activities and modeled strategies, and then have time to integrate these tools and strategies into current practice. Bring your own laptop.
 * http://thedigitalshift.wikispaces.com/Going+Green+With+Digital+Tools

**I.** __PowerPoint Tips and Tricks: Things you didn’t realize PowerPoint could do__ (6-12 All Subjects)
This workshop is based on using PowerPoint in conjunction with a Promethean Board to replace whiteboards or Active Studio. New ideas and techniques will be presented as the facilitator walks you through step-by-step implementation of these ideas. Time will be provided to create lessons of your own. Bring your own laptop. Bring a flash drive with files or bring materials to convert.
 * [[file:grenda_inservice.pdf]]

**J.** __Student Created Websites Using Wix.com__ (6-12 All Subjects)
The facilitator will provide an overview of student-created websites using wix.com. You will explore the basics of wix and learn how to embed a Google form into your classroom wiki. This use of technology can help the teacher create their own website or create a project for student-created websites for review or peer teaching. Help students create a 21st century tool which literally gives them a plethora of information at their fingertips. Bring your own laptop and student project examples (posters, brochures, photostory) to transform to a new platform. Please take a look at these student-created websites to see if this session is for you.
 * http://www.wix.com/8jordansomma/math-page
 * http://www.wix.com/melx335/melanie-intermediatealgebra2

**K.** __A Free Application for Smart Phones, iPads, iPods, and Computers__ (6-12 All Subjects)
Socrative, a free application for smart phones, iPads, iPods and computers, allows you to generate personalized, multiple choice questions that can be pushed out to your entire class. Utilizing smart phones or laptops, students are able to respond and receive immediate feedback. The teacher receives this feedback as well. This is a great tool for formative assessment, test review, or classroom activity to engage all students. Don't miss this session - it's simple and effective. Bring test review questions or a paper-based formative assessment. Bring your own laptop.
 * [[file:Socrative_Startup_Sheet.pdf]]

**L.** __Utilizing Google Docs for Peer Evaluation__ (4-12 All Subjects)
Teachers will be able to generate an activity where students create web-based work, share it with classmates and utilize a rubric to evaluate the work. In English, for example, pseudo Facebook pages of characters are created and students are challenged to evaluate whether the character development has been captured. A teacher could have students create videos, Prezi, PowerPoint's, or posters as a way to review major concepts. Wiki spaces, Survey Monkey and Google Docs will be explored in this session as a means to more efficiently and comprehensively allow students to complete meaningful tasks with feedback. These strategies can be used in all subject areas and will enhance student engagement. Bring any project that would benefit from self and peer evaluation. Bring your own laptop if available.
 * http://adayonnotadayoff.wikispaces.com/

**M.** __Project Pages on Wiki Spaces__ (K-12 All Subjects)
Project Pages is a wiki space feature that allows for secure student collaboration. Teachers place students into teams. Only team members can see the collaborative work. Students can work with Google Docs, spreadsheets, and other tools together in this cloud-like environment. Teachers will be shown how to work with this tool and create their own project pages, establish permissions, embed widgets, and use Google docs. Teachers should bring laptops and previously taught or future planned collaborative student projects. It would most helpful if teachers have already logged into wiki spaces. Teachers should create a Google Docs account prior to this session.
 * [[file:Project_page_instructions.doc]]

**N.** __Skype in the Classroom__ (K-8 All Subjects)
In this hands-on workshop, teachers will set up Skype accounts and explore how to create a collaborative learning environment. This tool allows classrooms to connect with other classrooms, both nationally and internationally, speak with authors and experts on curriculum-based topics and collaborate among different schools and communities. In addition, teachers will be introduced to Skype and Classroom Skype and view examples of Skype lessons. Macintosh computers will be provided, but those with Macs are encouraged to bring them. Bring your own laptop.
 * [[file:hpecproff20120105103657.pdf]]
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**O.** __Explore Technologies that Support RtII Intervention__ (K-5 All Subjects)
Having difficulty in effectively helping struggling students? Need some new ideas? Never have the time to differentiate instruction? Teachers will explore additional resources for RtII intervention and differentiated instruction using materials already available on elementary computers. Some of the software that will be explored includes World Book online, Web2.0, True Flix, Study Island, Apangea Math and more! Take this time to learn, explore, grow and add to your repertoire of teaching strategies. Bring your own laptop and class rosters arranged in tiered lists.
 * [[file:iPad_Apps.docx]]

**P.** __Introduction to Dynamic, Interactive, and Visual Science and Math Modeling__ (6-12 Math and Science)
This session will aid staff in becoming more familiar with three different types of interactive modeling: Exelets, Agent Modeling and Systems Modeling. Teachers will then explore different ready-made models for their classrooms. This introduction to computer models will enhance the understanding of math or science concepts in the classroom. Bring your own laptops to load software. Math and science teacher partnering is encouraged.
 * __ http://htsdprofdev.wikispaces.com/Home __

**Q.** __The Power of the Web – Investigate Pete’s PowerPoint’s and Destiny’s Web Path Express__ (K-5 All Subjects)
Teachers! Do you need a refresher on Destiny Library Program and time to explore? This electronic tool can be helpful for student research/teaching planning and assists with curriculum alignment. Teachers will be introduced to online PowerPoints and technology integrations that they can use and adapt to produce their own presentations or student presentations. Bring your own laptops. You may want to bring curriculum or tests as a resource.
 * [|www.pppst.com] Pete’s Power Point Station – A collection of Free Presentations, games, and clip art.
 * [] - DESTINY – Web Path Express
 * [[file:On-line_resources_Jan._2012.docx]]

**R.** __Bag-O-Tricks – A Virtual Grab Bag of Digital Tools for Digital Learners__ (4-12 All Subjects)
This session will provide teachers with numerous ideas for implementing technology in the classroom. We will explore specific examples of classroom proven best practices, experiment with hands-on activities and modeled strategies, then have time to create a technology enhanced lesson. Please bring a lesson, teacher materials or your best ideas of where you would like to implement technology. Facilitators will assist you with generating ideas and making them come to life by the end of the session! Bring your own laptops.
 * Digital Tools Playground