| This class will provide an overview of student-centered electronic learning portfolios that also support classroom-based formative assessment for learning. Emphasis will be on how teachers can support students of all ages to use desktop, laptop, or mobile devices, focusing on (mostly free) Web 2.0 tools, to: capture and store digital evidence; reflect on learning; give and receive feedback; plan and set goals; collaborate; showcase selected work; and evaluate online portfolios. |
| 170 |
Barrett, Helen |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to three months.
|
| Tuition: $45 per credit |
| Register: Register online with REAL ePortfolio Academy for K-12 teachers at: http://electronicportfolios.org/academy/register/. |
Fees:
Additional $100 course fee payable to REAL ePortfolio Academy for K-12 Teachers.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Please see computer prerequisite D in the registration information for minimum computer requirements. This unique course is designed for busy educators and offers maximum flexibility and personal support from instructor Frank Odasz in a mastery learning format. Participants have one year to complete eight five-hour lessons and a ten-hour final project to receive their five quarter graded recertification credits. You may review this course by going to: lone-eagles.com/spu1.htm. New (2008) Web 2.0 resources for this course are available at: web2fork12classrooms.pbwiki.com. This course is designed as an introductory course for educators seeking to motivate youth through 21st Century Web 2.0 tools for written interaction, multimedia content creation and self-directed learning. |
| 68 |
Odasz, Frank |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $450 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Participants mus have access to Microsoft PowerPoint (Mac 98 or higher, or Windows 97 or higher). Teaches participants how to make powerful electronic presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Equips students to present content with a professional appearance using a minimal amount of effort. Acquaints participants with the components of PowerPoint such as text, graphs, 3-D objects and animation through a step-by-step process. |
| 69 |
Koop, Ronald |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $450 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: Required Textbook(s)/CD-ROM/Internet.
|
| Leads participants through the first four modules in the Activclassroom Training Series using the Training Flipcharts and Instructor's Guide. The purpose of the course is to train participants how to effectively redeliver the material to future participants. Training is interactive with an emphasis on hands-on interaction as well as discussion of Best Practices of Professional Development. |
| 176 |
Bumgardner, Lu |
(4 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| Tuition: $60 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us. |
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to Promethean Planet.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Gives participants an understanding of the basic tools and capabilities of ActivInspire software, providing them with a foundation for continuing to build their knowledge of the software and its applicatioin in the classroom. At the completion of the class, participants will have the knowledge and skills necessary to use ActivInspire's basic tools and the Shared Resource Library to construct interactive lessons. Participants will have the skills to begin creating flipcharts for use in their classroom. Promethean Planet, a website that contains additional resources and support for creating lessons and understanding ActivInspire, will be introduced. |
| 177 |
Bumgardner, Lu |
(1 credit) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| Tuition: $60 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us. |
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to Promethean Planet.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Gives participants an understanding of the basic tools and capabilities of ActivInspire software, providing them with a foundation for continuing to build their knowledge of the software and its application in the classroom. At the completion of the class, participants will have the knowledge and skills necessary to use ActivInspire's basic tools and the Shared Resource Library to construct interactive lessons. Participants will begin creating flipcharts for use in their classroom. Participants will also be introduced to Promethean Planet and Promothean Learning, websites that contain additional resources and support for creating lessons and understanding ActivInspire. |
| 178 |
Bumgardner, Lu |
(2 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| Tuition: $60 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us. |
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to Promethean Planet.
Course medium: On-Site Workshop and Internet.
|
| Notes: Note: Please visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us for workshop dates and locations. |
| Builds on the material covered in the Core Essentials class and expands participants' understanding of working with objects when creating flipcharts. At the conclusion of this class, participants will have an understanding of using Activstudio with their existing digital teaching resources, they will know how to add the resources they collect to their Personal Resource Library, and will be able to effectively use ActivInspire's Property and Action Browsers. Participants will focus on incorporating and working with the digital material they currently use in their classroom with Activstudio tools and capabilities. Using outside resources, such as Microsoft Office and using the Internet, within Activstudio flipcharts will be discussed. Participants will explore the ability to create links from flipchart pages to existing resources, as well as to incorporate linked actions into instruction. Participants will also learn how to create basic Containers and Restrictors. |
| 179 |
Bumgardner, Lu |
(2 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| Tuition: $60 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us. |
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to Promethean Planet.
Course medium: On-Site Workshop and Internet.
|
| Notes: Note: Please visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us for workshop dates and locations. |
| Introduces participants to the transformative possibilities that interactive whiteboard systems can have on language arts curriculum. Provides a brief overview of different digital whiteboard systems and current research of their effectiveness in the classroom. Builds a strong foundation of skills necessary to successfully control the hardware and software used, including basic operations, manipulating graphics and objects, overlay tools, and integrating peripheral products. Also shows how to integrate these skills into several language arts lessons. Equivalent: CEU 3239. |
| 308 |
Herron, Carolyn |
(4 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| (Also available under CEU 3239 (4 Units)) |
| Tuition: $42 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x107. |
Fees:
Additional $345 course fee payable to CE Credits Online.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Introduces participants to the transformative possibilities that interactive whiteboard systems can have on math curriculum. Provides a brief overview of different digital whiteboard systems and current research of their effectiveness in the classroom. Builds a strong foundation of skills necessary to successfully control the hardware and software used, including basic operations, manipulating graphics and objects, overlay tools, and integrating peripheral products. Also shows how to integrate these skills into several math lessons. Equivalent: CEU 3240. |
| 310 |
Herron, Carolyn |
(4 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| (Also available under CEU 3240 (4 Units)) |
| Tuition: $42 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x107. |
Fees:
Additional $345 course fee payable to CE Credits Online.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Introduces participants to the transformative possibilities that interactive whiteboard systems can have on science curriculum. Provides a brief overview of different digital whiteboard systems and current research of their effectiveness in the classroom. Builds a strong foundation of skills necessary to successfully control the hardware and software used, including basic operations, manipulating graphics and objects, overlay tools, and integrating peripheral products. Also shows how to integrate these skills into several science lessons. Equivalent: CEU 3241. |
| 312 |
Herron, Carolyn |
(4 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| (Also available under CEU 3241 (4 Units)) |
| Tuition: $42 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x107. |
Fees:
Additional $345 course fee payable to CE Credits Online.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Introduces participants to the transformative possibilities that interactive whiteboard systems can have on social studies curriculum. Provides a brief overview of different digital whiteboard systems and current research of their effectiveness in the classroom. Builds a strong foundation of skills necessary to successfully control the hardware and software used, including basic operations, manipulating graphics and objects, overlay tools, and integrating peripheral products. Also shows how to integrate these skills into several social studies lessons. Equivalent: CEU 3242. |
| 314 |
Herron, Carolyn |
(4 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| (Also available under CEU 3242 (4 Units)) |
| Tuition: $42 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x107. |
Fees:
Additional $345 course fee payable to CE Credits Online.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Introduces participants to the transformative possibilities that interactive whiteboard systems can have on instruction. Provides a brief overview of different digital whiteboard systems and current research of their effectiveness in the classroom. Builds a strong foundation of skills necessary to successfully control the hardware and software used, including basic operations, manipulating graphics and objects, overlay tools, and integrating peripheral products. Also shows how to integrate these skills into general lesson activities. Equivalent: CEU 3243. |
| 316 |
Herron, Carolyn |
(1 credit) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| (Also available under CEU 3243 (1.5 Units)) |
| Tuition: $42 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x107. |
Fees:
Additional $175 course fee payable to CE Credits Online.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Enables participants to bring learning to life using digital video in the classroom. Explains how to use digital video as an instructional tool for school projects and provides practical ideas that will be immediately applicable in the classroom. Explores how to create dazzling movies, complete with special effects, voice-overs, music scores, transitions, titles, credits, and more. Through a variety of hands-on activites, educators will learn how to work with digital video cameras and create and edit movies with iMovie, Apple's breakthrough digital video editing software. Access to a digital video camera and Macintosh computer with a FireWire port and Apples's iMovie software is required for this class. It is also recommended that participants have 2GB of free hard disk space as well as a high speed Internet connection. This course is correlated with the national ISTE NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) and the No Child Left Behind Act. |
| 163 |
Zvolner, Stephen |
(2 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| Tuition: $195 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: Required Textbook(s)/Internet.
|
| Moodle is the leading Open Source learning management system and can be used to deliver online courses or to supplement traditional face-to-face courses. It enables participants to extend the classroom beyond its physical boundaries, and develop dynamic course content that can be accessed over the Internet by students anywhere at any time. In this hands-on course, educators will learn how to use Moodle's features to create an engaging collaborative online learning community for the classroom. |
| 164 |
Zvolner, Stephen |
(2 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| Tuition: $195 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: Required Textbook(s)/Internet.
|
| Examines how to use digital cameras, color scanners and images from the web to enhance and enliven classroom teaching and learning. Prepares educators with practical ideas that will be immediately applicable in the classroom. Explores such topics as how digital cameras and scanners work; basic photo editing techniques using Adobe Photoshop Elements; and how to integrate the use of digital images into the curriculum. Through a variety of hands-on activities participants will develop the skills needed to effectively begin using digital images in the classroom. |
| 165 |
Zvolner, Stephen |
(2 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| Tuition: $195 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: Required Textbook(s)/Internet.
|
| Gives participants an understanding of the more advanced features and capabilities of ActivInspire software, providing them with a firm understanding in order to continue integrating its application in the classroom. At the completion of the class, participants will have the knowledge and skills necessary to use ActivInspire's Property and Action Browsers. They will learn how to create containers, restrictors and use video, sound and image files in flipchart lessons. The course provides step-by-step, hands-on instruction and integrated, curriculum examples to offer ideas for creating, engaging, interactive lessons. |
| 180 |
Bumgardner, Lu |
(1 credit) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| Tuition: $60 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us. |
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to Promethean Learning.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Gives participants an understanding of how to effectively develop curriculum flipcharts using advanced flipchart techniques to enhance instruction. Participants will focus closely on elements of design and evaluation of flipcharts for instructional technique, appearance, and functionality. Note: Presented content will reflect both the appropriate student age group and curriculum focus. |
| 181 |
Bumgardner, Lu |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to eight months.
|
| Tuition: $60 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us. |
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to Promethean Learning.
Course medium: On-Site Workshop and Internet.
|
| Notes: Note: Please visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us for workshop dates and locations. |
| Gives participants an understanding of Promethean's ActiVotes, ActivExpressions, or ActivEngage. Each workshop scenario is tailored to the school's product set and experience level. Every course will cover the fundamentals of ActivInspire software and how it integrates with ActiVotes, ActivExpressions, and ActivEngage with a strong focus on questioning pedagogy and best practice for implementation. |
| 182 |
Bumgardner, Lu |
(2 credits) |
Duration: up to four months.
|
| Tuition: $60 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us. |
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to Promethean Learning.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Provides participants with both technical and pedagogical traning for using ActivInspire and Learner Response Systems in the K-12 classroom. Four modules encompass the training covering 16 total curricular themes: lesson preparation; effective interaction; learning for all; and broad approaches. Over 200 videos and 130 curriculuar flipcharts guide the user through the content, with primary focus' on (re-)creation of teaching materials, why the software, content, and page design are helpful to learners and how effectiveness with the technology can be further improved. |
| 183 |
Bumgardner, Lu |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $60 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, visit www.prometheanlearning.com/us. |
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to Promethean Learning.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Prepares participants for the efficient and effective use of DIBELS Next data. Reviews the foundations of DIBELS and important themes. Introduces the Outcomes-Driven Model (ODM), reviews the administration and scoring of each DIBELS measure, and explains how to access reports on DIBELSnet and mCLASS:Home. Examines each step of the Outcomes-Driven Model ODM. Finally, through a scaffolded series of activities, participants learn how to use the ODM to change reading outcomes by planning effective instruction and evaluating its effectiveness. Equivalent: CEU 3516. |
| 803 |
Siegel Moss, Caryn |
(2 credits) |
Duration: 15 weeks.
|
| (Also available under CEU 3516 (2.5 Units)) |
| Tuition: $42 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x107. |
|
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to CE Credits Online.
|
| This course explores the educational potential of mobile devices in the classroom. Participants will have access to online Atomic Learning tutorials that will support the exploration of mobile devices as authentic, engaging and interactive classroom learning tools. |
| 1177 |
Brown, Rojanne |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $50 per credit |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
Additional $280 course fee payable to IT4Educators.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Explores the educational potential of blogs and blogging. Freely available and easy to use web-based tools make blogging a means for teachers to communicate with students and families and to build a network of colleagues and collaborators to support best practice. Blogging is also an authentic, engaging and interactive classroom activity for students, and it can provide a vehicle to share ideas, develop writing, and reflect on work. Shares how to find blogs that are relevant and meaningful professionally; how to create a blog, and how to set up blogging as an experiential learning tool in the classroom. |
| 1178 |
Brown, Rojanne |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $50 per credit |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
Additional $280 course fee payable to IT4Educators
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Prepares participants to help their students define their point of view and find their voice as they deepen their understanding of curricular content. Shows how to work with iMovie, Photostory 3 or VoiceThread as students create projects that incorporate sound, images and special effects with their audio narrative. Individuals will work at their own pace throughout this course and will use online, step-by-step tutorials and Internet resources to apply new knowledge and skills to instructional practice. |
| 1179 |
Brown, Rojanne |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $50 per credit |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
Additional $280 course fee payable to IT4Educators.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Shows participants how to integrate a document camera (visual presenter) seamlessly into the classroom. Provides the opportunity to research and reflect on creating a visually literate classroom with a document camera and how that impacts student learning. Shares how to engage and motivate students as they interact with authentic content using the visual capabilities of the document camera. Working at an individual pace throughout the course, participants will use Internet Resources to apply new knowledge and skills to instructional practice and existing curriculum. |
| 1180 |
Brown, Rojanne |
(4 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $50 per credit |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
Additional $260 course fee payable to IT4Educators.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Teaches participants how to use PowerPoint intentionally and effectively in the classroom. Shows how to create motivating, interactive presentations that will engage students and increase their learning. Working at an individual pace throughout this course, participants will use online, step-by-step tutorials and Internet resources to apply new knowledge and skills to instructional practice. |
| 1181 |
Brown, Rojanne |
(4 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $50 per credit |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
Additional $260 course fee payable to IT4Educators.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Shows participants how to create engaging and interactive lessons that will help increase student learning. This course uses online, step-by-step tutorials, discussion boards, and Internet resources to help participants learn the basics of how to use the Notebook software along with ideas for how to integrate and use in a classroom and curriculum. Note: having access to a SMART Board full time is Not Required for this class. Participants can use the SMART Notebook software separately from the SMART Board itself. |
| 1182 |
Bodeau, Andrea |
(4 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $50 per credit |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
Additional $260 course fee payable to IT4Educators.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| In this introductory survey course, participants will investigate the potential of Web 2.0 tools to transform teaching and learning in the classroom by accessing and analyzing innovative tools available 24/7 via the Internet. Working at an individual pace throughout this course, participants will use Atomic Learning and other Internet resources to learn how to choose the right tools to engage and motivate students to achieve desired learning outcomes. |
| 1183 |
Brown, Rojanne |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $50 per credit |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
Additional $280 course fee payable to IT4Educators.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Educational professionals will learn how Google Docs will enhance the content lessons inside and outside of school and support teachers in collaboration and sharing of resources and ideas. Educators will also research ways in which Google Docs can help all learners and break down barriers of the traditional classroom. In addition to learning and implementing Google Docs, educators will create motivational and relevant classroom activities, teacher support materials, and assessment tools. Learners will also participate in online discussions. |
| 1184 |
Semans, Ryan |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $50 per credit |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
Additional $280 course fee payable to IT4Educators.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Mobile computing is a key 21st century skill that our students and teachers will need to develop a proficiency in if they want to compete in tomorrow's workforce. Apple's iPad is at the forefront of the tablet technology and a powerful media production tool. This workshop will focus on how to create and publish a wide variety of media using your iPad and some of the latest accessories. This course is designed for classroom teachers and technology trainers. |
| 993 |
Dockery, Joe |
(3 credits) |
Jul 29-Aug 2 8:30am-3:30pm MTWThF Mt. Si High School, Technology Lab, Snoqualmie, WA
|
| Tuition: $42 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Puget Sound ESD Registrar at 425/917-7600. |
|
Fees:
Additional $350 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD.
|
| Participants will engage in content creation that will directly support their respective instructional programs. Participants will attend workshops that focus on specific skills and features of the SMART Board, SMART Slate, SMART Response, and Notebook software that will support their creation of new content, lessons, activities, and tools that can be used during the school year. |
| 1208 |
Purcell, Dennis |
(1 credit) |
Aug 5-Aug 7 9:00am-4:00pm MTW Saxton Bradley Classroom, Renton, WA
|
| Tuition: $45 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 206/226-2075 or 800/643-3512. |
|
Fees:
Additional $382 course fee payable to Saxton Bradley, Inc.
|
| 1209 |
Purcell, Dennis |
(1 credit) |
Aug 13-Aug 15 9:00am-4:00pm TWTh Roosevelt High School, Studio Classroom, Portland, OR
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| Tuition: $45 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 206/226-2075 or 800/643-3512. |
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Fees:
Additional $382 course fee payable to Saxton Bradley, Inc.
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