The Northern Ohio Research and Training Technology Hub:
Technology Toolbox 2009-2010 Presentations
2:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. (60 minutes each) videoconferences on the Ohio Video Network - Cost - $50.00 for Ohio schools. Sign up by emailing Polly Onderko at onderko@esclc.org or call 440.324.3172.
September 17 - THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGY GAME
Join us for a fun and interactive look at many of the hot topics in educational technology that teachers can use to enhance their curriculum. Connecting sites will enjoy an interactive game show providing examples of multiple technology tools (many FREE) and ways they can reach students' academic needs.
October 1 - YOU DID THAT WITH GOOGLE?
The words Google and search appear to be one in the same, but did you know that Google can be a translator, calculator, research assistant, an online document, RSS aggregator, photo editor/online photo gallery and even a spell checker? That does not even include the FREE software you can download and run. Join a Certified Google Educator as we take a closer look at the many resources that you can use for FREE today!
October 15 - GOOGLE EARTH
The world and beyond is just a mouse click away! Google Earth is a FREE program that can be downloaded from Google. Join the NORT2H staff as we take your globe, make it digital and travel the world to enhance your lessons with Literature Trips, Images, Astronomy with Sky View, and integration with Google Maps. Something for all grade levels and curricula.
November 12 - GOOGLE SITES & ONLINE DOCUMENT SHARING
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 endless.
November 24 - Web 2.0 & GOOGLE RESEARCH
Take you research paperless using some of the most powerful resources on demand. Join NORT2H as we look at several tools and resources your students can be using to enhance the way they manage massive amounts of data Using tools like simply box, Yolink and Google search portals. Research has never been so collaborative and organized!
December 3 - BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL LEARNING NETWORKS
Technology is changing the way we reach children and Professional Development is no different. Personal Learning Networks (PLN) is the latest and greatest strategy for professional group. Think of it as networking on steroids. Join NORT2H for a closer look at the tools and strategies you can use for free to improve your skills as a professional.
December 10 - DIGITAL STORYTELLING AND STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
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.
January 7 - PODCASTING IN K-12 EDUCATION
Podcasting has become the rave of education, but how do you find podcasts and 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.
January 27 - MYSPACE - WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW
What are your students doing online after they leave your classroom? MySpace has become one of the most popular websites for teens to share their interests and talents but it also has hidden dangers. Join us for a closer look at MySpace and why it is important for educators to be aware of what is taking place in this online portal.
February 9 - SOCIAL NETWORKING IN K-12 EDUCATION?
Is there a place for Social Networking in K-12 Education? You bet! What better way to share best practices and resources with other educators than through online portals and social networking sites. Join us for a look at appropriate sites for educators to use social networking for professional development. You'll be surprised what you can find from your peers!
March 4 - NAVIGATING WEB BASED LEARNING USING THINKFINITY
Thinkfinity is a FREE web portal for educators aligned to national standards with lessons and materials that teachers can use to enhance their instruction. Using the portal, classroom teachers find school-appropriate websites and save planning time.
March 16 - WEB 2.0: WIKIS - ONLINE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
Don't just write a document, share it! Learn why wikis are one of the hottest trends in K-12 education. Learn how to create a collaborative learning environment using only your web browser. Wikis are FREE and as simple as using a word processor to edit. Join NORT2H for a fun look at the web 2.0 tool that educators rave about and students enjoy.
April 15 - USING ONLINE VIDEO AS A CLASSROOM RESOURCE
Did you know that there are hundreds of online video files created by teachers for teachers which are available to you to use with your lessons for FREE? Join NORT2H as we demonstrate Teacher Tube, Next Vista and Video Podcasts from National Geographic and ABC News. You have no idea what you are missing!
April 22 - DESKTOP VIDEOCONFERENCING AND WEBCAMS
Desktop videoconferencing is one of the best kept secrets in video communication. Join NORT2H for a closer look at Skype, ooVoo and other FREE programs you can use with a webcam and an Internet connection. See how Skype has taken a leap above the rest but learn some of the risk factors that keep this as an emerging technology in K-12 education. During the sessions educators will identify instant messaging software that supports video, take a closer look at web cams and investigate software that will connect to room systems and bridges.
May 6 - HOT TOPIC: BLOGGING
A TOOL FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS
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!
May 13 - EXCITING & ADVANCED POWERPOINT
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 a fun look at PowerPoint and how you can make it come alive with games and resource sharing. You'll even learn how to bring in a live virtual audience. All this using PowerPoint and FREE web 2.0 tools!
