Thursday, January 29, 2009

Upcoming Technology Toolbox Sessions **FREE to Members**


PODCASTING IN K-12 EDUCATION - February 10
Podcasting has become the rave of education, but how do you find them or use them with your students? Join the NORT2H consortium as we take a look at podcasting resources, content and how creating a podcast may be easier than you imagined.


HOT TOPIC: BLOGGING – A TOOL FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS - Feb. 12
How much time did you spend on your last newsletter? Are your parents demanding updates and news from your classroom? Wish you had a fun way to get your students writing? Blogging is the answer! Join NORT2H for a look into Blogging in K-12 education and see why you should create a blog today!

DIGITAL STORYTELLING AND STUDENT PRESENTATIONS - February 17
Digital Storytelling is a powerful tool for students and educators to enhance their curriculum through student created video stories and digital photography. Using FREE software, teachers and students can create media rich presentations that can be made into podcasts, shared over your network, emailed or posted to your website.


GOOGLE SITES & Online Document Sharing - February 19
Say goodbye to flash drives and website design. Google has FREE resources that can turn your classroom into a collaboration center. Using Google Sites and Google Docs educators will discover that file collaborating is a dynamic way to enhance projects and improve productivity. The possibilities are at the limits of your imagination.


NOT ANOTHER POWERPOINT…ADVANCED POWERPOINT - February 24
Death by PowerPoint is becoming the leading interest killer in K-12 education. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Learn how to make your boring presentation into an interactive celebration. Join us for fun look at PowerPoint and how you can make it come alive with games, share resources and even bring in a live virtual audience - all this using PowerPoint and FREE web 2.0 tools!


Each one-hour program starts at 2:30 and 4:00.


Contact:

Polly Onderko


440.324.3172