Google Docs Rock!-Using Google Documents to improve you and your students' productivity

Have you ever wanted to work on a document simultaneously with your peers from anywhere in the world? Ever try building a PowerPoint with three other people? Don't you wish your documents could be with you wherever you go? With Google Docs this is all possible. Forget flash drives, take it to the cloud and collaborate. Learn how you and your
students can increase productivity, save money and use 21st century skills on a daily basis. This program focuses on the collaborative side of Google with Docs and Calendar

12/8/11 Google Docs Rock!-Using Google Documents to improve you and
your students' productivity

The NORT2H Technology Toolbox series is available for scheduling. We
have a great lineup of programs this year. These sessions are listed
on CILC for $125 but we are offering these to Ohio DL schools for
$85.00.

There is no charge for NORT2H or NOTA member schools

Registration for these programs can be made on our Google Site
at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/ or via email to
Paul Hieronymus at Hieronymus@esclc.org

Using Social Media Safely

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube! The list goes on and on. This media is prevalent in the daily lives of students and teachers. So why not use this media as a tool in your classroom? Use of social networking can benefit students and provide more communication and collaboration among teachers and other educators. This session will show you how to use this media safely in your curriculum.


Cost per Site: $125.00


Eric Siler
eric.siler@ideastream.org
1375 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44115
United States
Phone: (216) 916-6358


Request this Program Now

The Flipped Class Model: Creating a 21st Century Classroom

The flip classroom consists of teacher-created videos and interactive lessons that are accessed at home, in advance of class. Class now becomes the place to work through problems and engage in collaborative learning. 

In this session participants will be introduced to the Flipped Classroom Model: 
o How it came to be
o What’s driving it?
o What it looks like
o Can it work in their classroom?

Posted from the CILC Updates 

Program Format		9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome and Introduction 9:10 – 10:10 AM Keynote Address: “The Flipped Classroom Model: Creating a 21st Century Classroom” – Jerry Overmyer 10:10 – 10:20 AM Break 10:20 – 10:40 Lisa Bowers – Flipping the High School Chemistry Classroom 10:40 – 11:00 Kristen Fields – Flipping the High School Math Classroom 11:00 – 11:20 Teacher 3 - TBA 11:20 – 11:30 Questions from the audience 11:30 Session Ends
Objectives		Participants will be introduced to the Flipped Classroom Model o How it came to be o What’s driving it? o What it looks like o Can it work in their classroom?
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns		Deepens educators' content knowledge, provides them with research-based instructional strategies to assist students in meeting rigorous academic standards, and prepares them to use various types of classroom assessments appropriately.
Program Length		150 minutes
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline   All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile. 12/14/2011 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 12/13/2011
Date/Time Notes		This is a view only program. Participants will have an opportunity to email questions after the program.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Cost per Site: $100.00
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
Program is Offered Through		Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Is Recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over

Digital Storytelling - Photo stories and Mashups

Want to combine video clips, music tracks and photos to create multimedia digital stories that your students will love to watch and create? Mash-ups are a combination of multimedia files combined into one. Using free resources like Animoto, Shwup, Windows Movie Maker or iMovie, teachers can combine mediums into a fun video clip to be shared with their peers, parents and students.

12/6/11 Digital Storytelling - Photo stories and Mashups


The NORT2H Technology Toolbox series is available for scheduling. We
have a great lineup of programs this year. These sessions are listed
on CILC for $125 but we are offering these to Ohio DL schools for
$85.00.

There is no charge for NORT2H or NOTA member schools

Registration for these programs can be made on our Google Site
at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/ or via email to
Paul Hieronymus at Hieronymus@esclc.org

FREE from Connect2Texas provider Amon Carter Museum of American Art - Making It Work!

Delve into the industrious side of America's history! Using photographs from the feature photography exhibition Work, explore how hardworking Americans put their talents, training, and determination to work. Livelihoods include a Forty-Niner, grape picker, mayor, miners, cowboys, painters, newsboys, bakers, perfumer, and sausage maker, among others. Art, ELAR, and social studies teachers and classroom and home school educators are encouraged to attend, although others may benefit.

Participants will receive digital images of the art objects used with the instructional activities discussed in the workshop.

Making It Work!
Thursday, Dec. 15
5:00-7:00 CST
Click here to register now

To find out more about Connect2Texas providers offering content enhancement and professional development programs visitwww.Connect2Texas.net.

Lori Hamm-Neckar
Distance Learning Technician
Region Eleven Telecommunications Network (RETN)
O: (817) 740-7516 | C: (817) 291-3748 | lhamm@esc11.net

Get to the Core Without Choking on the Seeds- Math K-5

What do you know about the Common Core Standards in Mathematics and the Model Curriculum to support instruction?  Join us to discuss various strategies to support instruction in the classroom for grades K-5.

Date: 11/8/2011

Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm EST

Intended Audience: Teachers Grades Kdg-5^th Grade

Cost: $75.00 per site (CEU’s created free of charge to those who participate)

Online Registration

     Leslie Charles

      Distance Learning Coordinator

      Muskingum Valley ESC

      205 N 7^th Street

      Zanesville, Ohio 43701

     lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us

     740-452-4518 x 133

      www.mvesc.k12.oh.us

The World is Only a Mouse Click Away with Google Earth - Introduction to Google Earth

Want to rule the world? Well you can (at least virtually) with Google Earth. Learn how to use the dynamic virtual globe called Google Earth as a tool to receive and host content, and share it with others. This overview will demonstrate how to use content layers with your students, how they can input content into Google Earth, Mars, the moon and stars, and then share it with others.

11/30/11 The World is Only a Mouse Click Away with Google Earth - Introduction to Google Earth

The NORT2H Technology Toolbox series is available for scheduling. We
have a great lineup of programs this year. These sessions are listed
on CILC for $125 but we are offering these to Ohio DL schools for
$85.00.

There is no charge for NORT2H or NOTA member schools

Registration for these programs can be made on our Google Site
at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/ or via email to
Paul Hieronymus at Hieronymus@esclc.org

FREE Professional Development Opportunity for Administrators

The Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County in collaboration with other Northeast Ohio educational institutions is hosting an “Academy for Administrative Leadership in Technology (AALT).

The first session is scheduled for November 9th at the Dr. Harry E. Eastridge Professional Development Center in Valley View.  The program “21^st Century Technology: Featuring 3 Techniques for Transforming Teaching and Learning for the Common Core” is FREE to all participating administrators. 

Participants can attend the program in person or via a distance learning connection.  Administrators interested in participating in this PD program should contact Bonnie Bertschinger at 216-901-4229 or bonnie.bertschinger@esc-cc.org

Creating ePubs for the iPad

The iPad presents a wonderful opportunity to convert students’ work, writing, and original stories into the ePub format for easy sharing and portability. ePub provides many advantages over PDFs including re-flowable and resizable text for reading on just about any size of device. During this session, participants will learn the ins and outs of converting Word documents and PDFs into the ePub format using the free program Calibre. We will also discuss how to sync ePub and PDF files over to your iPad and which programs you can use to read them.


Program Length: 50 Mins


This program is available by request ONLY


Cost per Site: $125.00


SOITA Learning Technologies 


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Andy Anderson
andy@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH  45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029

Show Me Your Wiki? I Hardly Know You! - Introduction to the world of Wiki's

Don’t just write a document, share it! Learn why wikis are one of the hottest trends in K-12 education. During this program, teachers will learn how to create a collaborative learning environment using only their web browsers. Wikis are FREE and as simple as using a word processor to edit. Join NORT2H for a fun look at the Web2.0 tool that educators rave about and students enjoy.

11/17/11 Show Me Your Wiki? I Hardly Know You! - Introduction to the
world of Wiki's

The NORT2H Technology Toolbox series is available for scheduling. We
have a great lineup of programs this year. These sessions are listed
on CILC for $125 but we are offering these to Ohio DL schools for
$85.00.

There is no charge for NORT2H or NOTA member schools

Registration for these programs can be made on our Google Site
at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/ or via email to
Paul Hieronymus at Hieronymus@esclc.org

Digital Storytelling and Student Presentations from the Cloud

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.

11/8/11 Digital Storytelling and Student Presentations from the Cloud
- Overview

The NORT2H Technology Toolbox series is available for scheduling. We
have a great lineup of programs this year. These sessions are listed
on CILC for $125 but we are offering these to Ohio DL schools for
$85.00.

There is no charge for NORT2H or NOTA member schools

Registration for these programs can be made on our Google Site
at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/ or via email to
Paul Hieronymus at Hieronymus@esclc.org

Free PD from the Amon Carter Museum in Texas - The Human Body in Art

Just over three quarters of the sculpture and well over half of the paintings in the Amon Carter's collection that are currently on display include at least one human figure, ranging from the realistic to the abstract. During this workshop, discover ways to engage students in conversations about complex issues such as identity, body image, and social change. Administrators, art teachers, classroom teachers, counselors, and home school educators are encouraged to attend, although others may benefit.


The Human Body in Art
Tuesday, Oct. 25
4:00-6:00 CST
Click here to register now

Participants will receive digital images of the art objects used with the instructional activities discussed in the workshop.

To find out more about Connect2Texas providers offering content enhancement and professional development programs visitwww.Connect2Texas.net.

Lori Hamm-Neckar
Distance Learning Technician
Region Eleven Telecommunications Network (RETN)
O: (817) 740-7516 | C: (817) 291-3748 | lhamm@esc11.net

Motivational Time out for Educators and Others

Comedian/Author Brad Tassell's Motivational Time-out is the perfect thing to help any group relax and be motivated at the same time, all the while laughing like there is no tomorrow. Brad is a 23 year comedy veteran and Carnival Cruiselines top rated comedian in 2007 and 2010. But with his books on Character Education and Bullying he can get even the toughest crowd to grow in mind and spirit right along with the laughs. This program is perfect for a staff luncheon, or to lighten up professional development. It could be used as a great treat for maintenance staff or a secretaries group. If you are getting together for any reason this program fits. Brad will touch on many topics to think about and grow from, but always keep it light and funny. Everyone will go away refreshed and enlightened and thanking you for this treat!


Program Format


1. I always start with a surprise magic trick. Ages 4-90 laugh every time. But there is a lesson in it too about the real magic in the world!
2. The song of life. It's a game, a song, and some silliness inbetween.
3. What is our biggest problem in the world? Teaching kids bad habits. We will talk about some with stories that will have them rolling in the aisles.
4. We will also touch on a zillion other subject to enlighten and tickle that funny bone.
5. a little about stopping bullying.


This program is available by request ONLY


http://goo.gl/KdzZ7


Cost per Site: $175.00


Brad Tassell
llessat@aol.com
P.O Box 1437
Bowling Green, KY  47579
United States
Phone: (812) 660-0191

DOCS Teach from the National Archives

Ever wanted be like a museum content provider and use their vast
resources in your lessons? Now you can with DOCS Teach! This new
online program from the National Archives allows classroom teachers to
pull resources from the National Archives to use with their lessons.
Join the staff from the National Archives in Washington DC as they
share this great resource for classroom teachers.

10/25/11 DOCS Teach from the National Archives - Online tools from
NA. (guest presenter)

The NORT2H Technology Toolbox series is available for scheduling. We
have a great lineup of programs this year. These sessions are listed
on CILC for $125 but we are offering these to Ohio DL schools for
$85.00.

There is no charge for NORT2H or NOTA member schools

Registration for these programs can be made on our Google Site
at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/ or via email to
Paul Hieronymus at Hieronymus@esclc.org

You Search, we Find and Share with Google Research Tools

Do you find the search results from Google overwhelming for you and your students? How long does it take for you to find what you are really looking for, or are you settling for Google's best guesses? It’s time to make search work for you! Learn tips and tricks on how to take advantage of all of the tools available from Google and ways that they can help you find the content that you are looking for. Learn how Timelines and Wonder Wheel can make sense of search strands. Also, learn how to build your own search engine that only searches the websites you choose. All this and more from Google Research.

10/20/11 You Search, we Find and Share with Google Research Tools

The NORT2H Technology Toolbox series is available for scheduling. We
have a great lineup of programs this year. These sessions are listed
on CILC for $125 but we are offering these to Ohio DL schools for
$85.00.

There is no charge for NORT2H or NOTA member schools

Registration for these programs can be made on our Google Site
at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/ or via email to
Paul Hieronymus at Hieronymus@esclc.org

Addressing the New Math Standards with Singapore and Ainsworth Strategies

Addressing the New Math Standards with Singapore and Ainsworth StrategiesMathematic Strategies taken from the works of; M. Burns, M. Cook, L. Ainsworth, and Singapore Mathematics can easily be incorporated into your regular mathematics instruction. Several examples will be given to show you how to use movement, visuals and fluency aides that address some problem areas.

Program Format:
1. Introduction and information about concept
2. Examples and discussion of application
3. Discussions on why to use the strategy or technology covered in the connection
4. Debrief and summarizing remarks by group and facilitator.

10/18/2011
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Cost per Site: $75.00

Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center

Leslie Charles
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, OH  43701
United States
Phone: (740) 452-4518 ext. 133
Fax: (740) 455-6702 

Free - Free Informational Video Conference -Common Core Math Standards

Do you need a comprehensive overview of the “Common Core Math Standards” at each grade level?

The Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center and Ky Leigh Davis, PhD have developed  a “Math Tool Kit” which contains mathematic resources at each grade level  (KDG-3).  This resource directly addresses the Common Core Standards at each grade level (K-3) via aFocus and a Flowchart.  Pretests pinpoint student understanding before instruction begins. Student Monitoring Charts allow a holistic view of the students’ proficiency and progression.Subtopic Scaffolding Staircases address the Flowchart items by chunking each standard for gradual attainment.  Unit Planning Models allow the teacher to chunk Flowchart items into units. And Lesson Plan Activities are directly linked to each topic in the Flowchart and aim to cement understanding of the standard via hands-on activities.

If you would like to see this resource and how it can be used for instruction, please join us for a FREE information video conference.  Dates and times are as follows:

Date 1 : Wednesday, October 12, 2011 (4:00pm EST – 4:45pm EST)
Date 2: Friday, October 14, 2011 (9:00am EST- 9:45am EST)
COST: FREE
Intended Audience:   Administrators, Teachers

     Leslie Charles

      Distance Learning Coordinator

      Muskingum Valley ESC

      205 N 7^th Street

      Zanesville, Ohio 43701

     lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us

     740-452-4518 x 133

      www.mvesc.k12.oh.us

   I bleed Scarlet and Gray!

All of this in the Palm of my Hand?

Technology Toolbox:

All of this in the Palm of my Hand? – Intro To Handheld Computing 
Join us for an informative look at how the iPad can be used as a teacher for increased productivity, to assist in facilitating class, and as a mobile or classroom set of internet devices for students.  Apps will be demonstrated and resources shared detailing the latest and greatest apps for teachers using the iPad in the classroom!

Date: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Time: 2:30pm or 4:00 pm
Free to NORT2H & NOTA Members - $75 for Ohio Schools, $120 Outside of Ohio
Register online at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/sign-me-up

Personal Learning Networks - Build a Network of Peers from Around the World

Technology Toolbox Series

When you attend a workshop or a conference, networking is often as highly valued as the content presented. Why should your communication end there?  Why should your networking be limited to the teachers that were able to attend? Creating a learning network that is designed around your interests is easier than you think. During this session teachers and administrators will learn how to build a learning network of educators and organizations from around the world.  


Date: Thursday October 6, 2011
Time: 2:30pm or 4:00 pm
Free to NORT2H & NOTA Members - $75 for Ohio Schools, $120 Outside of Ohio
Register online at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/sign-me-up

Technology PD offerings from SOITA

Exploring Free Resources on iTunes U - by SOITA Learning Technologies  2010-11 Honorable Mention
iTunes U is a powerful distribution system for educational content. Through it you can access more than 250,000 free lectures, videos, films, and other resources from all over the world. Get a preview of the available resources and start teaching and learnin...
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Teacher, Paraprofessional, College/University, Media Specialist/Librarian
Free Options for Sharing Files - by SOITA Learning Technologies  2010-11 Honorable Mention
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...
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Teacher
Free Web Tools for Collaboration - by SOITA Learning Technologies  2010-11 Honorable Mention
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 multi...
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator
Microsoft Office 2010: Exploring the New Features - by SOITA Learning Technologies  2010-11 Honorable Mention
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...
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff

Free for NORT2H Members - What is the cloud? What is the Cloud? - Introduction to Web2.0 & Cloud Computing

Everyone’s talking about getting their technology up or down from the cloud, but what does that mean? Allow us to give you a tour of cloud computing and demonstrate how using remote servers for your applications will make things easier for you and save you money. Earn your wings with the NORT²H staff and start computing from the clouds tomorrow.

September 28th, 2011

2:30 or 4:00pm

Free to NORT2H and NOTA members. 

$85.00 for Ohio sites

$125 out of State

Register online at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/ 

Paul Hieronymus

NORT2H Consortium

Hieronymus@esclc.org

Technology PD Sessions from SOITA

Excel 2007 Conditional Formatting - by SOITA Learning Technologies  2010-11 Honorable Mention
Do you want to make your Excel data easier to interpret and save time doing it? Use Excel's conditional formatting feature! Conditional formatting applies a defined format to cells that meet specific criteria. These formats might include a different backgroun...

Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Technology Director, Teacher

Excel: Get the Data You Want by Filtering with Excel - by SOITA Learning Technologies  2010-11 Honorable Mention
Filtering is a method of finding certain records in a spreadsheet based on any criteria you choose. This useful Excel tool will allow you to quickly find and work with a subset of your data. All Excel users will benefit from this timesaving feature.Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Business Manager, Technology Director, Teacher

Free Options for Sharing Files - by SOITA Learning Technologies  2010-11 Honorable Mention
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...Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Teacher

Microsoft Office 2010: Exploring the New Features - by SOITA Learning Technologies  2010-11 Honorable Mention
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...Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator, Public Library: Library Staff