The Northern Ohio Research & Training Technology Hub has updated their Technology Toolbox Series for 2009. These sessions are an hour in length and are offered at 2:30pm and 4:00pm at a cost of $50.00 to Ohio Schools. If you would like to schedule any of these programs please contact Polly Onderko at Onderko@esclc.org.
January 12
YOU DID THAT WITH GOOGLE?
The word Google and Search appear to be one in the same, but did you know that Google can be a translator, a calculator, research assistant, online documents, an 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!
January 13
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 and enhance your lessons with Literature Trips, Images, Astronomy with Sky View, and integration with Google Maps. Something for all grade levels and curricula.
January 15
GOOGLE SITES & Online Document SharingSay 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.
January 21
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.
January 27
WEB 2.0: WIKIS -ONLINE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING MADE EASY? Don't just write a document share it. Learn why wiki's are one of the hottest trends in K-20 education. Learn how to create a collaborative learning environment using only your web browser. Wiki's 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 and students enjoy.
February 10
PODCASTING IN K-12 EDUCATION
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.
February 12
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!
February 17
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.
February 24
NOT ANOTHER POWERPOINT...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 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!
March 3
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.
March 10
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 12
SHARING POWERPOINTS ONLINE
Have you made a PowerPoint that you would like to share but don't want to go through the hassle of uploading to your website for others to download?. Do you hate asking your students if they have PowerPoint at home? There are free websites that will host your PowerPoints and allow anyone to view them online. Join NORT2H as we demonstrate AuthorStream, Slideboom, Slideshare & ZOHO Show.
March 26
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 23
NAVIGATING WEB BASED LEARNING THROUGH 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.
May 7
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.
The cost for each program is only $50.00 per school. To enroll in this program please contact Polly Onderko onderko@esclc.org with your:
School Name:
Tech Email:
IP Address:
