BRINGING ONLINE LEARNING TO YOUR SCHOOL

Online Learning opportunities are growing rapidly. With so many options, where do you begin?

The purpose of this workshop is to examine different delivery formats and familiarization of the terms used while bridging past learning experiences to current opportunities. Connections can be made enabling the participant to either build an individual plan to continue their own educational journey or develop a school wide implementation plan for the grade 9-14 learners at their location. This workshop does not endorse any one vendor, since once size does not fit all. Instead participants will increase their knowledge level so they can make an educated choice to meet the unique needs at their location.

FACILITATOR:  Diane Stelacio         

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING

Are you looking for a workshop topic not listed? We can create and coordinate customized training sessions. Contact us to schedule customized training for individuals or large group.

DIGITAL LITERACY: SHARING, EDITTING AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Digital images are easy to capture and take limited space to store volumes for future use. Join in this workshop series to examine methods of organizing, editting and sharing images for personal, professional or classroom use. Discover the benefits and obstacles of online sharing and potential free tools.
Session topics:  Sharing and organizing, editing, instructional ideas and lesson plan development

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTMES (GPS) AND GEOCASHING INTRODUCTION

This is an introductory seminar in GPS and geocashing for individuals that want to learn what new technologies have brought to the world of family fun and entertainment. A GPS system is not required, but if you have one, please bring it to class. This seminar will introduce how geocashing works, map reading, review of popular geocashing websites and even how to develop your own geocashe. No previous computer experience required.

OPENOFFICE IMPRESS

Openoffice Impress is free presentation software. The format is compatible to PowerPoint. Participants of this workshop will open files created in PowerPoint and begin new presentations. Resources will be reviewed and discussed to determine how Impress can be used to benefit the learners in your class.

SOCIAL COLLABORATION EXPLORATION SERIES

What is Social Collaboration and how can it be used to engage learners? Can the tools be used safely and productively in the classroom? Resources to respond to these questions will be discussed while participating in this series. Discover the benefits, free resources available and brainstorm lesson plan development for your classroom.

Join one session during the series or attend multiple dates. Please complete a separate registration for each date you plan to participate.

1/13/10 TOPIC: Introduction and Application samples

1/27/10 TOPIC: Blogs & Vlogs

2/10/10 TOPIC: Wikis

2/24/10 TOPIC: File sharing

FACILITATOR: Julie Stratton
CMC Technical High School ROOM 105
TIME: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

SOCIAL COLLABORATION IMPLEMENTATION SERIES

There has been alot of talk about social collaboration to engage learners. Perhaps you have ideas where to utilize it in lessons to promote learner interaction and want to get started. During this workshop series participants will set up initial accounts to get started, discuss the hurdles that may be encountered during implementation and ignite ideas to solve. Part 1 for each topic is an onsite workshop which will be followed by part 2 completed online. Directions to participate in part 2 will be shared during the first session.

Join one session during the series or attend multiple dates. Please complete a separate registration for each topic you plan to attend..

2/16 & 2/18/10 TOPIC: Blogs

3/1 & 3/3/10 TOPIC: Wikis

3/16 & 3/18 TOPIC: File sharing/Google.doc and forms

FACILITATOR: Diane Stelacio
CMC ETTC ROOM 343
TIME: Part 1: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm onsite Part 2: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm online

SOCIAL MEDIA AND COLLABORATION TO ENGAGE LEARNERS

What is Social Media and how can it be used to engage learners? How can I use these tools safely and productively in my classroom? This workshop will answer those questions and more as we explore what blogs, wikis and twitter are and how you can use them in your classroom. From motivations and differentiated instruction, to "green" initiatives and managing your classroom, all of these applications and more will be demonstrated through interactive lessons. Walk in with questions, walk out with answers. This is a hybrid workshop. Workshop participants will virtually come together to interact asynchronously for a follow-up session to share lesson plans and implementation experiences. All participants begin and end on the same date, however will interact online during different times. A tour of the workshop environment is included at the end of the session.

3/23 & 3/31/10

OR

5/4 & 5/12/10

SUPERVISING IN THE 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM
Module C: Building Technology Resources and Online Collaborations in the Content Area

Register for this two part hands-on workshop for an opportunity to discover how web-based resources and collaborations support the implementation of the 2009 Core Curriculum Content Standards and can enhance student motivation and achievement.
During this workshop participants will explore free and accessible content and grade level-specific resources; learn how to cultivate successful global online teacher and student collaborations; apply effective search techniques; and build content resource engines with the goal of turnkey training teachers under your supervision.

Recommend for: Content Area Supervisors, Department Chairs, Lead Teachers

FACILITATOR: Diane Stelacio
CMC ETTC Room 105
FEE: $50.00 - Register online
Mail payment (voucher or check) to the Cape May County ETTC, Business Office, 188 Crest Haven Road, CMCH NJ 08210
TIME: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

NOTE: This workshop is also being offered at this location during August and October 2010. Specific dates will be posted soon.

Tips & tricks to surf the internet

Utilize the resources and unlock the power of the Internet.  Are you feeling frustrated every time you try to find information on the World Wide Web?  When you are looking for information are you receiving unrelated responses?  After spending hours exploring the links have you found a resource that is what you are looking for? 

Complete this on-line lesson and learn ways to streamline the surfing by returning fewer hits that have a greater relevance to your search.  Access the on-line lesson at http://www.capemaytech.net/ettc/links/onlinelearning/tipshomepage.htm

TREASURE CHEST OF RESOURCES

The Internet contains endless resources that could be used to enhance presentation, interaction and assessment in the classroom. The task of locating one to use is overwhelming. With soooo many resources and soooo little TIME where do you begin? The Treasure Chest is a collection spotlighting the capabilties, benefits and road bumps that may be experienced while using reviewed resources. Most of the resources added are FREE. Tutorials to begin using the resources and lesson plan ideas are also included. If you use a tool that is not in the Treasure Chest, please share the link with a brief description including lesson plan ideas. The collection continues to grow as new resources are identified and reviewed.

Visit the Treasure Chest located at http://www.capemaytech.net/ettc/treasurechest/home.html.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING: INTRODUCTION

Participants of this workshop will investigate the characteristics of Universal Design for Learning (UDL); identify the benefits and hurdles of implementation. Develop a strategy to begin to introduce UDL into one lesson in your classroom. A broad overview of a Treasure Chest of free resources to use supporting implementation will be presented to assist in planning your future workshop participation.

Prerequisite: Web Conferencing: Expanding PD Opportunities or experience meeting using web conferencing. The virtual meeting location will be available at 2:30 to explore before the workshop.

FACILITATOR: Diane Stelacio
Meeting location: Online using web conferencing
TIME: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING (UDL): SERIES

This workshop series focuses on the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to promote success in the classroom. You have experienced Universal Design while entering buildings using a ramp or making use of a curbcut while riding a bicycle or assisting someone in a wheel chair. Discover how the same principles are applied to promote learning for all. Participants will learn the principles involved in designing lessons using the UDL framework, identify barriers and explore resources to utilize developing relevant lessons. The four parts of this workshop are delivered online using a combination of synchronous communication (live real time) and asynchronous (anytime) communication.

Part 1: UDL Awareness Session
Part 2:  UDL Barriers and Solutions
Part 3:  UDL Project Development
Part 4:  UDL Showcase

VIRTUAL SERIES

Participants in the Virtual Series will review free tools available to use as instructional resources. When used, the tools examined can be useful in your personal, professional and classroom use enhancing organizing, collaboration and accessibility. After touring a tool participants will engage in discussion to brainstorm ideas of implementation. Join one session during the series or attend multiple dates.

Session topic examples: Web Conferencing, Social Bookmarking, File Sharing, Cyber Etiquette, Photo Sharing/Editing, Cell Phones as a School Tool

1/28/10

OR

2/9/10

WEB CONFERENCING EXPANDING PD OPPORTUNITIES

While reviewing workshop opportunities you may be unsure if you have compatible equipment or familiarity with online resources to participate. Join this workshop to learn how to use web conferencing virtually eliminating travel cost and time. The workshop is offered live synchronously online.

ONLINE FACILITATOR: Diane Stelacio
LOCATION: Workshop participants will meet live online using Elluminate. The link will be emailed to all registered participants. Prior to the session you can explore the environment and test the computer for compatibility. The test link is http://www.elluminate.com/support/index.jsp.
TIME: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

WEB LITERACY: A SEQUEL TO NOVEMBER AND JUKES

If you were exited by attending the Alan November or Ian Jukes presentations, this workshop will enable you to get hands on experience with some of the resources you heard about. Missed them? Here’s an opportunity to see what the buzz is about. Discover how web-based resources and collaborations support the implementation of the 2009 Core Curriculum Content Standards and can enhance student motivation and achievement.

In this workshop, educators will be actively engaged in:

· Exploring free and accessible resources for various content areas and grade levels
· Learning how to cultivate successful global online teacher and student collaborations
· Applying effective search techniques
· Building resource engines for posting

FACILITATOR: Diane Stelacio
CMC ETTC Room 105
FEE: $50.00 - Mail payment (voucher or check) to the Cape May County ETTC, Business Office, 188 Crest Haven Road, CMCH NJ 08210
TIME: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm