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

DOING MORE WITH LESS: BUILDING A RESOURCE CENTER (SEMINAR SERIES)

Join to explore free 21st century productivity tools that can be used to support the development of a resource center. Investing in the development of a resource center will save time and money while increasing access to resources, learner interaction and collaboration. Lead the way developing a resource center to enhance organization, communication, and collaboration in your setting. The workshops can be taken as a series or individually.

5/26/10: Overview - What is a resource center?
Participants will review example implementation ideas, identify needs in their settings and participate in brainstorming to develop a plan of action. An overview of the productivity tools will assist in identifying a match to begin development while identifying future workshops to seminar session to attend.

6/2/10: Social Bookmarking: Getting Organized
How do you organize resources for future reference by yourself and/or students? Perhaps the links are cut and paste to store in a file, or save to the favorites on the computer, or invest time searching to relocate. Just what do you do? Discover Social Bookmarking to eliminate wasting time while increase access to the resources.

6/9/10: Wikis: Distribution and Collaboration
A wiki is a web site that allows users to add and update content. As the creator, you maintain control of the content and access of individuals. The wiki can be used for brainstorming documenting project development or to “distribute” static pages serving as the location rather than print and copy material. Join to save time and eliminate “I lost it” or “left in the locker” hurdle by providing 24/7 online access.

6/16/10: Video Resources
Often there is a need to say it again. Absent students, did not get it the first time, teaching the same content for the xx time today, etc. Video resources can be the use of prepared materials to reinforce the lesson or develop your own. During this session, participants will examine the use of converters and effective search techniques to locate prepared resources. An overview of free resources to use developing a bank of your own will be reviewed.

SHOWCASE: Optional
Attendees from any portion of the seminar series will gain access to our ETTC wiki. The wiki is used to review colleagues’ implementation plans for brainstorming the development of yours. Participate in the discussion blog sharing your thoughts, research and future visions. When your "Plan of Action" is added 1.5 additional hours of professional development is earned for virtual attendance. All members are encouraged to interact often; a maximum of 1.5 hours will be earned for participation.

FACILITATOR: Diane Stelacio

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.

REACHING DIGITAL NATIVES SEMINAR SERIES

A digital native is someone who has grown up in a digital world and uses technology as a main method of communication, collaboration, learning and interacting with the world around them. This series is designed to look at what learning tools, skills and concepts are needed to teach a digital native and how to structure the learning environment to best engage digital learners. The workshops can be taken as a series or individually.

5/11/10: What is a Digital Native?
Dig through what makes a student a digital native and what learning structures can be used to engage this type of learner. The workshop will include an introduction to terms/concepts and an overview of resources. Participants may earn an additional 1.5 hours credit by creating a plan of action to be used in the classroom.

5/18/10: 21st Century Skills - Tools and Lessons
In order to thrive in a digital economy, students need digital age proficiencies. It is important for the educational system to make parallel changes in order to fulfill prepare students for the world beyond the classroom. Join us as we look at the skills, discuss how to bring these skills into the classroom and review resources useful in integrating these concepts. Participants may earn an additional 1.5 hours credit by creating a plan of action to be used in the classroom.

5/25/10: Creating a Crossmedia/Multimedia Classroom
Crossmedia is the use of multiple types of media to communicate ideas. This workshop will discuss what an ideal multimedia classroom looks like, what really exists and what tools and resources are available to help align the ideal with the reality. Participants may earn an additional 1.5 hours credit by creating a plan of action to be used in the classroom.

6/8/10: Social Media for the Classroom
What is social media and can it really be used in the classroom? This is the essential question to be answered during this workshop as participants explore different forms of social media, how students today are using social media and how to bring this form of communication, collaboration and engagement into the classroom. Participants may earn an additional 1.5 hours credit by creating a plan of action to be used in the classroom.

FACILITATOR: Julie Stratton

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.

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.

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

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