TLTC Spring 2010 Workshops
To register for a workshop, click on the registration link in the navigation bar to the left. Course description can also be found by clicking on the TLTC calendar.
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Thinkfinity
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Thinkfinity.org is free online database whose goal is to improve student achievement in traditional classroom settings and beyond by providing high-quality content and extensive professional development training. Thinkfinity has partnered with the LDOE to provide free training and resources aligned with the comprehensive curriculum. This workshop will introduce you to a wealth of resources and activities that are sure to engage your students. Register for this workshop and become eligible to win a set of tweakers ( mini, portable retractable speakers) |
1/13/10
3:45pm-5:45 pm
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VoiceThread
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A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate pages and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam). Promote collaboration between students or a worldwide community. Register for this training session and become eligible to win a Logitech webcam. |
1/21/10
3:45pm-5:45 pm
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Picasa
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Looking for a simple way to get photos from your camera and computer on the web? Picasa is free photo editing software from Google that makes your pictures look great. Students and teachers can share photos as easily as pressing a button! You will leave this training with ideas to spark student interest and promote collaboration. Register for this training session and become eligible to win a a Digital camera. |
1/26/10
3:45pm-5:45 pm
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Animoto
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Let Animoto bring your classroom to life. This online software provides an array of tools for creating videos in your classroom. It is a web application that, with the click of a button, produces videos using images, video clips and music that the user selects. Register for this training session and become eligible to win a digital camera. |
1/28/10
3:45pm-5:45 pm
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Google Calendar
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Google Calendar is a free time-management web application offered by Google. While users are not required to have a Gmail account, they are required to have a Google Account in order to use the software. Google Calendar allows multiple calendars to be created and shown in the same view. They can also be easily shared, either read-only or with full control, and either with specified people only or with everyone. Register for this training session and become eligible to win a 4GB jump drive. |
2/04/10
3:45pm – 5:45pm
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Glogster
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Glogster is an educational resource for innovative and interactive learning. It is a techie way for students to create and share virtual posters, that are called glogs. Using this resource teachers and students can create glogs and it doesn´t require any paper, markers, or glue. Glogs and can be shared with the world because they are published online. Unlike physical posters glogs can include audio and video. Glogs can be easily edited and changed at anytime. Register for this training and you become eligible to win a vado video camera. |
2/11/09
3:45pm – 5:45pm
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Wiki
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Wikis are simple Web pages that let you collaborate with others. Google sites makes creating wikis effortless. After learning the basics of Wiki use and creation you will leave with ideas to use them as an easy way for you and your students to collaborate online and to share information with students, parents, administrators and the community. Register for this training session and become eligible to win a mp3/radio device. |
2/25/09
3:45pm – 5:45pm
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Webcam and Avatar
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This session focuses on webcams, their use in the classroom, and the creation of avatars (the graphical representation of a user). Numerous ideas for curriculum integration and student engagement are shared with participants. Register and you may win a webcam and headphone for use in your classroom. |
3/4/10
3:45pm – 5:45pm
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Podcasting with Audacity
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This workshop focuses on creating classroom podcasts using the free software Audacity. Participants will experience classroom activities that integrate podcasting in the Comprehensive Curriculum. You could be the winner of a multi-functioning MP3 player. |
3/24/10
3:45pm-5:45pm
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Classroom Video Using MovieMaker
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Designed for beginners, this training session explores MovieMaker’s basic features with a focus on using still pictures, transitions and sound to create great movies. Explore the use of this program in digital story telling.
By registering you are entered into a drawing to win a digital camera or a copy of Photoshop Elements software. |
4/08/10
3:45pm-5:45pm
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Discovery Streaming – LPB Cyberchannel
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Providing videos and a wealth of other classroom materials Discovery Education has simplified many areas of its site. This training session will focus on video streaming as well as the images, music, sounds, lessons, presentations, and much more offered by LPB at this site. You could be the winner of a webcam or digital camera. |
4/15/10
3:45pm-5:45pm
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