Summer2011Workshops

Topic: [|Technology Integration Strategies for Math & Science (6-12)] - Canceled due to low enrollment - Link is to UATiM Shared Math Resources STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM48 Date/Time: June 3; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: Have you ever wished that you had more time to develop technology integration lessons? Do you have a lesson that needs technology incorporated into it? This session will help you achieve those goals. Participants will bring a familiar lesson to develop into a technology infused lesson. Participants will have time to brainstorm and share ideas for integration with other teachers in their subject area. Time will be spent researching, developing, and practicing the technology integrated lesson. Technology integration devices such as Flip Cameras, Digital Cameras, Document Cameras, GPS receivers, and interactive white boards will be available for research and development. Also, at the top of each hour in the session, a mini-lesson on an emerging technology strategy will be taught by the Technology in Motion specialist, who will also be there to answer questions and help develop ideas for the technology infused lessons. PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A LESSON TO DEVELOP!

Topic: Tech Meet Tuscaloosa (K-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM55 Date/Time: June 7; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Consultant: Master Technology Teachers PLG, Robert Mayben Location: Stillman Heights Education Center Focus: Tech Meet Tuscaloosa is a technology conference for educators interested in learning about classroom uses of Web 2.0 technologies. Throughout four sessions, presenters will: introduce popular Web 2.0 tools used in the classroom, demonstrate how the Web 2.0 tools are integrated within various content areas, provide hands-on demonstrations of how to use the Web 2.0 tools and connect participants with resources for learning more about Web 2.0 classroom uses. The first 50 registered will receive a free lunch!

Topic: SMART Board Basics (K-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM51 Date/Time: June 8; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: Stillman Heights Education Center Focus: This workshop is an introduction to the SMART Board interactive whiteboard and SMART Notebook Software. Participants will learn how to use and operate the interactive whiteboard more effectively and how to use the functions and features of the software. Participants will also explore resources for SMART lessons and learn how to create interactive lessons with the software.

Topic: Technology Integration Strategies for Language Arts, Social Studies & Library Media (6-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM49 Date/Time: June 21; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: Have you ever wished that you had more time to develop technology integration lessons? Do you have a lesson that needs some technology incorporated into it? This session will help you achieve those goals. Participants in this session will bring a familiar lesson to develop into a technology infused lesson. Participants will have time to brainstorm and share ideas for integration with other teachers in their subject area. Time will be spent researching, developing, and practicing the technology integrated lesson. Technology integration devices such as Flip Cameras, Digital Cameras, Document Cameras, GPS receivers, and interactive white boards will be available for research and development. Also, at the top of each hour in the session, a mini-lesson on an emerging technology strategy will be taught by the Technology in Motion specialist, who will also be there to answer questions and help develop ideas for the technology infused lessons. PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A LESSON TO DEVELOP!

Topic: Promethean Board Basics (K-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM52 Date/Time: June 22; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: This workshop is an introduction to the Promethean Interactive Whiteboard and ActivInspire Software. Participants will learn how to use and operate the interactive whiteboard more effectively and how to use the functions and features of the software. Participants will also explore resources for Promethean lessons and learn how to create interactive lessons with the software.

Topic: Technology Integration Strategies (K-5) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM43 Date/Time: June 23; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: Have you ever wished that you had more time to develop technology integration lessons? Do you have a lesson that needs some technology incorporated into it? This session will help you achieve those goals. Participants in this session will bring a familiar lesson to develop into a technology infused lesson. Participants will have time to brainstorm and share ideas for integration with other teachers in their subject area. Time will be spent researching, developing, and practicing the technology integrated lesson. Technology integration devices such as Flip Cameras, Digital Cameras, Document Cameras, GPS receivers, and interactive white boards will be available for research and development. Also, at the top of each hour in the session, a mini-lesson on an emerging technology strategy will be taught by the Technology in Motion specialist, who will also be there to answer questions and help develop ideas for the technology infused lessons. PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A LESSON TO DEVELOP!

Topic: Elementary Resources for Interactive Whiteboards (K-5) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM37 Date/Time: June 24; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: Interactive Whiteboards engage students and motivate them to interact with content. Elementary teachers will explore interactive resources and websites that can be used to enhance lessons on any interactive whiteboard. Strategies for integrating these resources into the curriculum will also be discussed.

Topic: Flipping Out Over GPS: Mini Camcorders & GPS Receivers (3-12) (Two Separate Virtual Handouts) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM34 Date/Time: July 12; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: This workshop combines two emerging technology integration tools, Mini-Camcorders and GPS Receivers. Participants learn the basics of operating these tools and explore ways to incorporate Mini-Camcorders and GPS Receivers into the curriculum. Participants receive hands-on experience via an instructional geocaching activity which introduces the teachers to various ways to use the mini-camcorders in real-world learning projects. Participants also learn how to combine the videos from the mini-camcorders into one presentation. A part of this workshop is conducted outside and requires a fair amount of walking; participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Topic: Teach Thinking with Technology (3-12) (Direct link to Intel Thinking Tools Site) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM53 Date/Time: July 14; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: How do we get students to think more critically? This session will introduce participants to the Intel Teach online thinking tools. Participants will participate in model lessons with the tools, determine how they can use the tools to promote higher-order thinking within their classrooms, and construct a lesson using one of the tools.

Topic: Creating a Paperless Classroom with Edmodo (6-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM54 Date/Time: July 15; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: Would you like to go paperless in your classroom? Edmodo is an intuitive and engaging tool to help you begin the process. Edmodo provides a safe and secure collaborative online environment for teachers and students. With an interface similar to Facebook, teachers and students can share ideas, files, events and assignments through this free and easy to use Web 2.0 tool. This workshop will teach the basics and explore classroom applications of Edmodo.

Topic: Cool Tools for 21st Century Classrooms (K-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM38 Date/Time: July 18; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UWA Demopolis Higher Education Center Focus: Are you looking for new technology tools to engage and motivate your students? This fast-paced session will showcase numerous innovative and free Web 2.0 tools for the 21st century classroom. Participants will explore resources and strategies for incorporating multimedia, presentation, collaborative, and interactive tools into their current curriculum.

Topic: Creating a Paperless Classroom with Edmodo (6-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM54 Date/Time: July 19; 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UWA Demopolis Higher Education Center Focus: Would you like to go paperless in your classroom? Edmodo is an intuitive and engaging tool to help you begin the process. Edmodo provides a safe and secure collaborative online environment for teachers and students. With an interface similar to Facebook, teachers and students can share ideas, files, events and assignments through this free and easy to use Web 2.0 tool. This workshop will teach the basics and explore classroom applications of Edmodo.

Topic: Elementary Resources for Interactive Whiteboards (K-5) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM37 Date/Time: July 19; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UWA Demopolis Higher Education Center Focus: Interactive Whiteboards engage students and motivate them to interact with content. Elementary teachers will explore interactive resources and websites that can be used to enhance lessons on any interactive whiteboard. Strategies for integrating these resources into the curriculum will also be discussed.

Topic: Technology Integration Strategies for Secondary Classrooms (6-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM50 Date/Time: July 20; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UWA Demopolis Higher Education Center Focus: Have you ever wished that you had more time to develop technology integration lessons? Do you have a lesson that needs some technology incorporated into it? This session will help you achieve those goals. Participants in this session will bring a familiar lesson to develop into a technology infused lesson. Participants will have time to brainstorm and share ideas for integration with other teachers in their subject area. Time will be spent researching, developing, and practicing the technology integrated lesson. Technology integration devices such as Flip Cameras, Digital Cameras, Document Cameras, GPS receivers, and interactive white boards will be available for research and development. Also, at the top of each hour in the session, a mini-lesson on an emerging technology strategy will be taught by the Technology in Motion specialist, who will also be there to answer questions and help develop ideas for the technology infused lessons. PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A LESSON TO DEVELOP!

Topic: Technology Integration Strategies (K-5) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM43 Date/Time: July 21; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UWA Demopolis Higher Education Center Focus: Have you ever wished that you had more time to develop technology integration lessons? Do you have a lesson that needs some technology incorporated into it? This session will help you achieve those goals. Participants in this session will bring a familiar lesson to develop into a technology infused lesson. Participants will have time to brainstorm and share ideas for integration with other teachers in their subject area. Time will be spent researching, developing, and practicing the technology integrated lesson. Technology integration devices such as Flip Cameras, Digital Cameras, Document Cameras, GPS receivers, and interactive white boards will be available for research and development. Also, at the top of each hour in the session, a mini-lesson on an emerging technology strategy will be taught by the Technology in Motion specialist, who will also be there to answer questions and help develop ideas for the technology infused lessons. PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A LESSON TO DEVELOP!

Topic: Interactive Posters with Glogster EDU (K-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM36 Date/Time: July 22; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UWA Demopolis Higher Education Center Focus: Glogster EDU is a Web 2.0 tool that easily allows teachers and students to create unique online, interactive posters. Participants in this session will create a Glogster EDU account and learn how to create, manage, and monitor student accounts. Participants will learn the features of Glogster EDU by creating their own teacher glog. Lesson ideas and examples of Glogster EDU will also be explored.

Topic: Cool Tools for 21st Century Classrooms (K-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM38 Date/Time: July 25; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: Are you looking for new technology tools to engage and motivate your students? This fast-paced session will showcase numerous innovative and free Web 2.0 tools for the 21st century classroom. Participants will explore resources and strategies for incorporating multimedia, presentation, collaborative, and interactive tools into their current curriculum.

Topic: Virtual Field Trips (K-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM09 Date/Time: July 26; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: Explore the world without leaving the classroom! This workshop will enable participants to use internet resources to design a “virtual field trip” for their students. Participants will become familiar with the strategies and resources that educators use to design these field trips, as well as tips and tricks to ensure their success. Participants will also learn how to find and implement existing virtual field trips into the curriculum. This session is NOT recommended for novice computer users.

Topic: Digital Storytelling with Animoto (K-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM56 Date/Time: July 28; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: Animoto is a powerful and free web-based digital storytelling tool. Learn how to use this program in an educational setting and how to transform student stories, poems, projects, and other written work into digital creations that incorporate images, video clips, music, and text. Participants will explore copyright-friendly media resources and strategies for developing digital storytelling activities for students. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own digital photos to use with Animoto.

Topic: Interactive Posters with Glogster EDU (K-12) STI-PD Title #: UATiMSUM36 Date/Time: July 29; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Consultant: Robert Mayben Location: UA In-Service Center Focus: Glogster EDU is a Web 2.0 tool that easily allows teachers and students to create unique online, interactive posters. Participants in this session will create a Glogster EDU account and learn how to create, manage, and monitor student accounts. Participants will learn the features of Glogster EDU by creating their own teacher glog. Lesson ideas and examples of Glogster EDU will also be explored.