Tech Toolbox Digital Storytelling with Free Animation tools

Animation is only for graphic designers and computer geeks, correct? NO! Using free online tools like Xtranormal, Mee Moov and other sites, you can create simple animations in minutes. Bring your students' writing to life! Practice interview strategies or script writing with animated characters. Join NORT2H as we explore animation in the K-12 classroom. If you can type you can animate!

January 19, 2012

Sessions are offered at 2:30 or 4:00pm 

All Technology Toolbox sessions are FREE to NORT2H & NOTA member schools. 

Ohio Schools $85.00

National Sites: $125.00

Register online at https://sites.google.com/a/nort2h.org/techtoolbox/sign-me-up  or on the CILC website at www.cilc.org

Paul Hieronymus
Consultant for Technology Integration
NORT²H
Northern Ohio Research & Training Technology Hub
1885 Lake Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
Office: 440.324.3172
Cell: 440.829.8273
IP: 208.108.92.150
Hieronymus@esclc.org 
Skype IM: Hairynomas
Pagecast: www.netvibes.com/nort2h
Follow me on Twitter Hairynomas

Technology PD programs from SOITA

Bring Your Projects to Life with LiveBinders - by SOITA Learning Technologies  2010-11 Honorable Mention
Looking for an innovative and interactive presentation method for your students? Are you drowning in 3-ring binders and looking for something a little more compact? Need a way to organize and share resources? LiveBinders solves all these issues and more! LiveB...Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Teacher, Parent, Media Specialist/Librarian, Public Library: Library Staff, Content Providers: Educator

Creating ePubs for the iPad - by SOITA Learning Technologies  2010-11 Honorable Mention
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...Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian

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

Taken from the CILC weekly updates at www.cilc.org

SmartBoards, Teaching Standards and Common Core (Math) PD from MVESC

I wanted to let everyone know of a few upcoming Professional Development sessions available in January.  If you have a school interested, you may register online, or call/email me for assistance.  All connections are $75.00 per site (no maximum participant limit), and CEU's will be created FREE of charge.  As always- MVESC Teacher Tuesday sessions are free to MVESC IVDL members.  Please see below for a list of topics and deadlines. 

Topic: "Smart Teaching" using SMART BOARDS
Do you have a new Smart Board but haven't had time to learn how to use it effectively? Learn the fundamentals of Smart Boards along with strategies to make your work a little easier and classroom learning more interactive and enjoyable for your students.  Resources and tips will be shared for immediate use in the classroom. 

Date: 1/17/2012
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm EST
Intended Audience: Teachers
Cost: $75.00 per site (CEU's created free of charge to those who participate)
Deadline to register 1/12/2012
Online Registration<http://data.mvesc.k12.oh.us/Dlearn/Sessions/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/dle...> 

Topic: Understanding the Standards for the Teaching Profession (Race to the Top)
The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession were created to guide teachers as they reflect upon and improve their effectiveness throughout their careers. These standards serve as an important tool for teachers as they consider their growth and development in the profession. Attend this session to have conversations around the standards that connect with the Focus of Teaching and Learning, The Conditions for Teaching and Learning and Teaching as a profession. Learn how teachers can self-reflect on all seven standards. 

Date: 1/24/2012
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm EST
Intended Audience: Admin and Teachers
Cost: $75.00 per site (CEU's created free of charge to those who participate)
Deadline to register 1/19/2012
Online Registration<http://data.mvesc.k12.oh.us/Dlearn/Sessions/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/dle...> 

Topic: Get to the Core Without Choking on the Seeds- Math 6-8 

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 6-8. 

Date: 1/31/2012
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm EST
Intended Audience: Math Teachers 6-8
Cost: $75.00 per site (CEU's created free of charge to those who participate)
Deadline to register 1/26/2012
Online Registration<http://data.mvesc.k12.oh.us/Dlearn/Sessions/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/dle...> 

    

 Leslie Charles
      Distance Learning Coordinator
      Muskingum Valley ESC
      205 N 7th Street
      Zanesville, Ohio 43701
     lchar...@mvesc.k12.oh.us
     740-452-4518 x 133
      www.mvesc.k12.oh.us 

   I bleed Scarlet and Gray!