Registration

= Summer Tech Camp Registration = = = REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

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SEE YOU IN AUGUST

**Course Descriptions**


You will be asked to select your __top 8 sessions__, however, you will only be placed in 6 sessions during the two day camp. Great effort will be taken to meet the needs and interests of all participants when session assignments are being created. Also, be advised that the level of interest for each session could result in multiple sessions or session cancellation. __**Course Number**__: 001

__**Course Title**__: Primary ActivBoard
__**Instructor**__: Kathy Atwell __**Level**__: K-3 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows
 * __Description__**: Participants will learn the basics of using the Primary ActivBoard. General instructions on use of commands to create flipcharts for practical classroom use in grades K-3 will be provided.

__**Course Number**__: 002

__**Course Title**__: Power Library
__Instructor__: Maureen Daugherty __**Description**__: The POWER library allows you to access thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, reference materials for young people and more. You will find materials of interest in most subject areas for all age groups from young children to adults. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 003

__**Course Title**__: Set Your SITES On Fun!
__**Instructor**__: Kristen Murphy __**Description**__: EDUCATIONAL SITES TO PROMOTE STUDENT LEARNING Participants will be exposed to a variety of educational websites to use with a whole group on the SmartBoard or independently in a computer lab setting. Chicktionary, Vocab./Math Pinball, Book Adventure, Spelling City, Puzzled States, and many more educational games will be shared during the session. The educational games will span reading, math, science, and social studies. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6 __**Subject**__: Social Studies, Math, Language Arts / Reading, Science __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 004

__**Course Title**__: Using Templates to Create Documents in Microsoft Word
__**Instructor**__: Annmarie Santini __**Description**__: Microsoft Word has many built-in templates that you can use to create letters, memos, resumes, invitations, and other types of documents. These templates can save you much time and effort with the set up of documents. In this session, you will be given hands-on practice creating documents using templates in Microsoft Word. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 005

__**Course Title**__: GPS
__**Instructor**__: Candee Hovis __**Description**__: This session is designed to explore classroom applications of GPS. We will be placing our own permanent geocache in Laurel's Outdoor Lab and search for several mini-caches. Attendees are encouraged but not required to bring a small trinket (that would fit in a film canister) to place in the geocache. All materials are provided for attendee use. Handouts, lessons, etc. will be available on the tech camp Wiki. This session is geared primarily toward beginners and other amateurs. __**Level**__: 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Format**__: Mac & Windows
 * Level of Difficulty**: Introductory Information

__**Course Number**__: 006

__**Course Title**__: Social Networking
__**Instructor**__: Candee Hovis __**Description**__: This session is designed to introduce teachers to the networking viability of social networking/bookmarking sites such as Diigo, delicious, Twitter, Facebook, etc. Paritipants will be guided through the registration process and encouraged to create an instant network of online colleagues. Applications of differentiating instruction using social networking will be explored as well as the value of backchanneling. All presentations, handouts, etc. will be available on the tech camp Wiki. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Format**__: Mac & Windows
 * Level of Difficulty**: Introductory Information

__**Course Number**__: 007

__**Course Title**__: ELMO-Digital Presenting in Science
__**Instructor**__: Candee Hovis __**Description**__: This session is designed to show science instructors the applications of a digital presenter in science lecture and lab. Participants will get hands on experience with the ELMO digital presenter before they leave the session. Attendees are encouraged to bring flash drives to save images for use in future lessons. All materials will be available on the tech camp Wiki. This session has limited space. Level: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Science __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 008

__**Course Title**__: Microsoft Office 2007
__**Instructor**__: Dawne Skerbetz __**Description**__: Check out the fresh new look of Office 2007. One control center, called the Ribbon, replaces traditional menus and toolbars, providing a very visual appearance. This session will focus on what has changed in Office 2007, using the Ribbon to perform tasks, and what the new file formats mean. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with the software as these features and changes are presented. After the formal presentation, attendees may explore independently, using personal files or sample materials provided. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 009

__**Course Title**__: Implementing Smart Board In Your Classroom With the Help of Notebook Software
__**Instructor**__: Christina Thakar __**Description**__: This session will show teachers how to capture information, pictures, diagrams etc., from online textbook companies and web sites. The information can then be incorporated into the Notebook software and brought up using Smart Board technology, to be shared with students. The use of simple manipulative tools will also be taught. Step by step handouts will be provided. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 010

__**Course Title**__: Weapons of Math Instruction I
__**Instructor**__: Don Rodgers __**Description**__: The use of ActivBoards, Activotes, Digital Presenters, and Calculator Emulators have enhanced the presentation of mathematical concepts across the board. __**Level**__: 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Math __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information, In-Depth __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 011

__**Course Title**__: Weapons of Math Instruction II
__**Instructor**__: Don Rodgers __**Description**__: Inspire Calculators, Winplot, and other JAVA Applets can make your lessons interactive. __**Level**__: 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Math __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information, In-Depth __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 012

__**Course Title**__: Movtivating the Unmotivated- Using technology to motivate students.
__**Instructor**__: Angela Tragiai __**Description**__: This session will provide an introduction to technology integration and provide participants with practical examples on how to integrate technology into the classroom. During the session, participants will have the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons to using technology in the classroom, examine various types of technology available for use in the classroom, and review funding available for purchasing technology. This session will be interactive and inquiry based in format. Participants will be able to discuss and use a plethora of technology. Activboard, Activote, digital presenters, and Lego Robotics will be demonstrated. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8 __**Subject**__: Social Studies, Math, Language Arts / Reading, Science __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 013

__**Course Title**__: Wiki’s Gone Wild
__**Instructor**__: Eric Norberg __**Description**__: This session is designed to show how wikis can be used in the classroom. The instructor will showcase how he has used a wiki in his AP United States History Class and share examples of wikis used in a variety of subjects. The session will also give a brief tutorial on wiki creation and tips. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 014

__**Course Title**__: Google – It may be all you need!
__**Instructor**__: Eric Norberg or Paula Lenox __**Description**__: This session will show how Google Mail, Google Documents and Google Calendars can be used in the classroom. The instructor will highlight the basic uses of each tool, and he / she will explain how students and teachers can benefit from all the FREE features Google has to offer. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 015

__**Course Title**__: I can see your house from here! – Introduction to Google Earth
__**Instructor**__: Eric Norberg __**Description**__: Google Earth is a FREE web-based tool that can be used to enhance any subject or classroom. In this session, the instructor will demonstrate how to use the basic tools of Google Earth, including overlays and kmz files. He will also share some great Google Earth related sites as well as show how to create a Google trip. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 016

__**Course Title**__: iPod & iTunes in the Classroom
__**Instructor**__: Eric Norberg __**Description**__: The iPod is typically banned in school, but the instructor will show how the iPod and Apple’s free iTunes can be used to enhance learning. Topics will include podcasts, iPod applications and iPod basics. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 017

__**Course Title**__: Podcasting 101
__**Instructor**__: Eric Norberg __**Description**__: This session will explain how to make and edit a basic podcast. The instructor will demonstrate the basics of Apple’s Garageband for Mac users and Audacity for Windows users. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 018

__**Course Title:**__ Web 2.0 – FREE & FUN
__**Instructor**__: Paula Lenox __**Description**__: This session will highlight several free and fun Web 2.0 tools that can be used by students and teachers to enhance the learning process. Topics included: CoverItLive, Skype, Glogster, Animoto and Voicethread. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 019

__**Course Title**__: Introduction to Photoshop
__**Instructor**__: Dawne Skerbetz __**Description**__: If you like to take pictures but have never used Photoshop, you’re missing out on the world of image editing. This workshop will introduce you to Photoshop features that can enhance and correct your photos. Adding border effects and text, removing unwanted items, combining items from multiple photos, re-coloring and enhancing photos, and correcting image flaws are some of the topics we’ll cover. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will complete a series of mini-projects and practice software features. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 020

__**Course Title**__: Being Wikipedia Free
__**Instructor**__: Jean Ann Dean __**Description**__: This presentation will show alternatives to using Wikipedia during the research process. __**Level**__: 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 021

__**Course Title**__: Introduction to Moodle
__**Instructor**__: Alan Hough __**Description**__: Moodle is a Learning Management System (LMS) similar to Blackboard. It is a system that is very affordable for a teacher, school or district to implement. This workshop will give each teacher a hands on learning experience of the Moodle system as a student and as an evaluating and content creating teacher. __**Level**__: 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 022

__**Course Title**__: Integrating Digital Story Telling Into the Classroom
__**Instructor**__: Paula Lenox __**Description**__: This session will demonstrate how to create a digital story. The instructor will demonstrate Web 2.0 and software-based tools that allow for the easy construction of digital stories. Tools such as VoiceThread, Moviemaker, iMovie and Garageband will be demonstrated. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 023

__**Course Title**__: Wikispaces to Vary Instruction
__**Instructor**__: Heather Walzer __**Description**__: Wikispaces are a wonderful way to give your students new ways to acquire knowledge. Wikis are great for differentiated instruction, guided internet activities, communication hubs, even extracurricular activities. The opportunities are endless. Wikispaces provide a safe, private, and controlled environment for students to learn how to create and use websites. You'll get an opportunity to see some wikis for different uses and generate ideas for your own wikispaces. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty:**__ Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac & Windows

__**Course Number**__: 024

__**Course Title**__: Primary Smartboard
__**Instructor**__: Courtney Orr & Jenna Changoway __**Description**__: This session will show teachers how to use the Smart Board software to create language arts lessons using interactive tools and games. There will be several example activities __**Level**__: K-3 __**Subject**__: Language Arts / Reading __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 025

__**Course Title**__: Smartboard Senteo
__**Instructor**__: Jenna Changoway __**Description**__: The Smart Board Senteo software allows teachers to create multiple choice, true and false, yes or no, and number/fraction/decimal questions. Using wireless, handheld remotes, students are able to select an answer. Teachers can immediately view the results of each question or export data into an Excel spreadsheet. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6 __**Subject**__: Social Studies, Math, Language Arts / Reading, Science __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 026

__**Course Title**__: Web Design
__**Instructor**__: Dawne Skerbetz __**Description**__: Plan and create a professional-looking Web site without learning complex programming code. Learn how to use the features of Adobe DreamWeaver to create a fully functional Web site for yourself or your classroom. We will review design-to-publish requirements and will create a working Web site that contains multiple pages, navigation bars, images, links to other sites, and attractive formatting. By the end of this workshop, you will be viewing your Web site on the Internet with your favorite Web browser. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 027

__**Course Title**__: Movie Maker in the Classroom
__**Instructor**__: Steve Skerbetz __**Description**__: This session will explain the basics of Windows Movie Maker. The instructor will explain how to import video clips, complete basic edits of film and audio and discuss how to finalize a movie for viewing __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Windows

__**Course Number**__: 028

__**Course Title**__: iMovie in the Classroom
__**Instructor**__: Steve Skerbetz __**Description**__: This session will explain the basics of iMovie. The instructor will explain how to import video clips, complete basic edits of film and audio, utilize themes and discuss how to finalize a movie for viewing. iDVD will also be highlighted as part of the finalization process. __**Level**__: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12 __**Subject**__: Applicable to All Subjects __**Level of Difficulty**__: Introductory Information __**Format**__: Mac