PD from SOITA

Cost: $50 per session for SOITA Comprehensive Member schools; $75 per session for all others. Each TeleTech is a fifty minutes long. Want to do a test call with SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41 Questions? Contact Bob Stricker bob@soita.org 150 East Sixth Street Franklin, Ohio 45005 800-964-8211 Click for the registration form. Each TeleTech is presented three times: 1:15 to 2:05, 2:35 to 3;25, and 3:45 to 4:35. November 16 Tips for Using Microsoft Excel 2007 Microsoft Excel is a powerful program for accomplishing all sorts of tasks. Make Excel even more powerful with these tips and shortcuts. While they probably won't change your life, they'll definitely enhance your efficiency! November 30 Free Options for Sharing Files File sharing is not only a great way to provide others access to your files, but a great way for you to have your important documents, PDFs, pictures, and slideshows available to you whenever you want, wherever you want. During this session we will take a look at Dropbox, one of the many different file-sharing programs available on the Internet. Participants will learn how to create a Dropbox account, sync their files across multiple devices and computers, plus a whole lot more! If you thought file sharing was only about providing access to your files, then get ready to be wowed by what you can do with Dropbox. December 14 Comparing Popular eReaders Barnes and Noble has one. Amazon too. Even Borders. eBook readers have flooded the market all claiming to have the best display, best features, and the best content from their respective providers. At first glance, it might seem to the casual observer that all eBook readers have the same basic feature set. It¹s only when you look beneath their covers that the true tale is told. During this session, we will cover offerings from Amazon, Sony, Borders, and Barnes and Noble. Not only will their feature sets be compared, but we will also look at the content that is available for each device. If you are thinking about using eBook readers in your district, school, or classroom, this is the TeleTech for you!

Free Educational Resources from PBS

Wednesday, November 17

2:35 and 3:45

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.

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Cost? $50 per session for SOITA Comprehensive Member schools; $75 per session for all others

Questions? Contact bob@soita.org or call 800-964-8211

Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41

FREE Photographs as Primary Sources: Soil Conservation Service

Videoconferencing from the Lone Star State! www.Connect2Texas.net

National Archives at Fort Worth presents a FREE Professional Development Photographs as Primary Sources: Soil Conservation Service Monday, November 15th 4:00-4:45 PM CST Images from the Soil Conservation Service (Record Group 114) can be found in the holdings of the National Archives at Fort Worth. Join the National Archives at Fort Worth for a professional development program exploring the use of photographs as primary sources. This program highlights photographs of the Soil Conservation Service from the 1930s to 1970s. Teachers will view and discuss images that will enhance students’ critical thinking skills about environmental science and American history. An overview of the National Archives and the Soil Conservation Service will be included. To download photographs for the program go to http://www.Connect2Texas.net/nara . Click here to register now!