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Wednesday, September 29 Teachers' Domain: Public Television's Free Library of Primetime Resources
Teachers' Domain is a collection of over 1,000 free media resources taken from public television's best programming: NOVA, Frontline, Design Squad, American Experience, and more. But most teachers do not know it exists! Gary Greenberg, an education staffer at ThinkTV/CET, will demonstrate Teachers' Domain and help teachers apply it to topics in science, STEM, history and other content areas.
Monday, October 25 David and Kayleen Explore Sound - STEM Lesson for grades 1-3 Students use the Engineering Design Process to investigate factors influencing the perceived volume of a sound. Students will design and build ear protection after they explore the absorptive properties of different materials and their effects on recorded decibel readings. Students redesign their ear protection prototype in to produce a design that absorbs even more sound.
Wednesday, November 3 Putting Comprehension First in the Literacy Curriculum Dr. Claudia Cornett will review key concepts of her recent book: Comprehension First: Inquiry into Big Ideas Using Important Questions. She will address important questions including: why should comprehension be given priority in today's literacy curriculum?; how is the Comprehension First proposal related to the new Common Core Standards that have been adopted by most states?; what are the key features of comprehensive instruction that is based on research conclusions?
Thursday, November 4 Free Web Tools for Collaboration Depending on your needs, there are many different ways to leverage the power of the Web when it comes to collaboration. Whether you are authoring a document, creating a mind map, video conferencing, or just instant messaging; the Web can provide you with multiple tools to get the job done. Participants will explore a variety of websites that can enhance learning through collaboration. Whether working with students in your own classroom, within the district, or abroad, these sites can make collaboration a reality!
Wednesday, November 10 Free Online Resources for Ohio Teachers Looking for lesson ideas and strategies? Explore the many free online resources available to Ohio teachers during this interactive videoconference. Learn how INFOhio, OhioResourceCenter, and other sites can enhance your teaching.
Wednesday, November 17 Free Educational Resources from PBS
In this session presented by Think TV PBS, educators will learn about the quality, free resources available from PBS, including PBS Teachers, Teacher's Domain, and Ohio PBS member-station content on Ohio iTunes U. Elementary through High School teachers will learn how to access, organize and integrate these technology resources, which include video and multi-media learning modules, teacher guides, lesson plans, and activities across the content areas. Teachers will also learn best practices for using media in the classroom.
Monday, November 29 Exploring Wind Speed - STEM Lesson for grades 3-4 Students will observe wind in nature and measure wind speed using a self-constructed anemometer and Beaufort scale. Students will also design build and use a kite to test the wind's ability to do work (e.g. lift the kite). Students will use age appropriate math skills to record and graph their findings.
Wednesday, December 1 Creating Learning Games with Office 2007 Do you strive to enhance your students' learning through interactive games and activities? Here's how Office 2007 can help! Join us to learn how to use PowerPoint, Word, and Excel to make learning fun! See how to create, find and use games and activities that will revive your content curriculum and make your lessons more engaging. | 
Many school districts are upgrading to Office 2010...is yours? This new productivity suite offers more user control and a more streamlined experience. Although it is very similar to Office 2007, there are a variety of new features to explore. Join us to take a look at the new features and differences between Office 2010 and its predecessor. 
running Windows software on your Mac? It might seem impossible but it's true! Using software like Parallels or VM Ware you too can have the best of both worlds. Learn the pros and cons of the software available, how to install Windows on your Mac using Parallels, and the various settings and ways Windows can integrate with your Mac. Installing Windows on your Mac is as easy as 1,2,3!
Do you need a refresher course on how to use and implement your Flip Video camcorder in your classroom? Join us to review the basics, re-examine the software, and learn some tips and tricks for using the camcorder with students. Participants will also gain some ideas for implementing the Flip Video camera in their content curriculum and have the opportunity to share their ideas with other attendees. 