SpringPD

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**Interactive Whiteboards**
Exploring the basics to instantly start integrating your new technology into the classroom. We will demonstrate effective ways that we have integrated the board into our classrooms, explore the top interactive websites, and start downloading lessons on Promethean Planet.

April 28 May 5 3:45-4:45 pm Minimum (5), Maximum (25)

Presenters: Stephanie Cardella (BR) and Howie Templer (BR) Location: Braeside, Room 102 (April 28), Room 115 (May 5)

**Web 2.0- Wikis and Blogs in Your Classroom**
Blogs, wikis and other Web 2.0 tools are of great use to the teacher because they offer an additional means of communication. Using social networking sites also prepares students to become digital citizens.

May 12, 18 3:45-5:45 pm Minimum (5), Maximum (25)

Presenters: Hal Schmeisser (EW) and Bill Steinbach (IT) Location: Indian Trail, 220

**Google Apps**
Google Everything -Using FREE online software to collaborate, get organized, and produce new 21st century materials through one provider: Google! This workshop will allow teachers to learn how to use Google docs, create an iGoogle homepage, use RSS feeds, and Google sites which can be used with students in the classroom. All of these tools allow for easier collaboration and file sharing among teachers and students.

May 7, 12 3:45-5:45 pm Minimum (5), Maximum (25)

Presenters: Craig Lucci (IT) and Tim Pflug(RA) Location: Indian Trail, 136

**District 112 Learning 2.0**
Wondering what Web 2.0 is all about? Like to learn in your own time and space? This class is for you. Over a 10-week period, you will learn 23 Things related to Web 2.0. Course is completely web-based, no face-to-face meeting time. All course work must be required in the given time period to receive District Workshop credit, equivalent of 2 semester hours of graduate credit.

April 18-June 30 Maximum (25)

Facilitator: Maureen Miller (LCCI) Location: Online

**Presentations**
Express Yourself! Presentations in a whole new way. Share different types of client and web based presentation tools and have hands-on creation time using any one you have been introduced to; sliderocket, 280slides, prezzi, powerpoint, and others. Every teacher has their own style, express yours.

May 19, 26 3:45-5:45 pm Minimum (5), Maximum (25)

Presenter: Wendy Sigele (EW) Location: Edgewood, 216

**Final Grade Entry-Elementary**
Piloted by the elementary Specials teachers in Term 2, Final Grade Entry (FGE) is a web-based (log in through PowerTeacher) portal for entering grades and comments at the end of each term. In 2009-2010, all elementary teachers will be using Final Grade Entry, get a head start by attending this introductory class and try it out for yourself in Term 3.

April 27 3:45-4:45 pm Minimum (5), Maximum (25)

Presenters: Beth Migalla (EP) and Jeanne Bischoff (BR) Location: Elm Place, IMC

**PowerTeacher Gradebook- Middle School**
Piloted by the Middle School Creative Arts and Physical Education teachers during Quarter 3, PowerTeacher Gradebook (PTG) is a web-based upgrade of PowerGrade. PowerTeacher Gradebook allows teachers to enter grades from any computer, anytime. There are many new and enhanced features, yet the interface looks and feels very similar to PowerGrade. In 2009-2010, all Middle School teachers will be using PowerTeacher Gradebook, get a head start by attending this introductory class and try it out for yourself for Quarter 4.

April 27 3:45-4:45 pm Minimum (5), Maximum (25)

Presenters: Wendy Sigele (EW) Location: Edgewood, 216