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Staff Development Opportunities 2008-2009
Integrating Technologies to Enhance Instruction
Thursday, September 11th from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Terry Knierim
Organizing Your Computer & File Management – Schaefer Computer Lab
This workshop will provide staff with file management strategies including backing up files, saving tofolders, storing on the server, installing new software programs, recovering lost files, virus protection, and setting up jpegs for digital cameras.
Wednesday, September 24th from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Gary Jordan & Terry Knierim
Website & Webpage Technologies – Jack London Computer Lab
This workshop will provide teachers with general technology knowledge and skills for using the District’s Website and enhancing individual teacher Web pages.
Wednesday, October 8th from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Liana Zavala & Terry Knieri
Orientation to Computer Basics – Jack London Computer Lab
This workshop will help teachers use district technologies including Multiple Measures, School Wise, Group Wise (Calendar), Laptop Carts, LCD Projectors, and labs.
Wednesday, October 23rd from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Barbara Fedele & Terry Knierim
Integrating E Books & Laptop Technologies- Schaefer Computer Lab
This workshop will help teachers use technologies associated with the Houghton Mifflin History/Social Science program including E books,
Thursday, December 4th from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Pamell Gallagher & Terry Knierim
Designing a Classroom Newsletter for Your Webpage- Olivet Computer Lab
This workshop will provide teachers with hands-on practice in creating and designing a newsletter for classroom information and updates. Learn how to showcase student work and post newsletters to your Webpage.
Thursday, December 10th from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m
Using Digital Photos to Enhance Presentations – Liana Zavala & Terry Knierim
This workshop will provide teachers with hands-on practice integrating digital photos into presentation software that can be used to enhance instruction.
Wednesday, January 29th from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Matt Sokol & Terry Knierim
Using Online Technologies in the Classroom – Piner Computer Lab
This workshop will provide teachers with hands-on practice in integrating on-line resources including Brain Pops, software, and Internet graphics into the curriculum.
Thursday, February 19th from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Gary Jordan & Terry Knierim
Presentation Software Skills – Jack London Computer Lab
This workshop will provide teachers with hands-on practice using various presentation software skills that can be used in the classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with Interwrite Learning System Technologies.
Thursday, March 5th from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Pamell Gallagher & Terry Knierim
Using a Document Reader to Enhance Instruction - Olivet Computer Lab
This workshop will provide teachers with hands-on practice in using a Document Reader during classroom instruction.
Wednesday, April 8th from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Terry Knierim
Organizing Your Computer & File Management – Schaefer Computer Lab
This workshop will provide staff with file management strategies including backing up files, saving to folders, storing on the server, installing new software programs, recovering lost files, virus protection, and setting up jpegs for digital cameras.