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2Week Tech: Technology Junk Drawer |
| Workshop Number: 10-105 | Registration Deadline: 12/01/2009 |
| Meeting Dates: December 2, 2009 | Time: 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
| Description: The technology junk drawer contains all the great stuff you don’t know where else to put, awesome free applications and web sites that can be used across the curriculum.Introducing 2Week Tech: short, interactive web conferences designed to introduce technology tools and strategies. Join in 2Week Tech sessions from the comfort of your own computer. All 2Week Tech sessions are offered for no charge! |
Location: Online
Cost: No fee
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MysteryQuest and HistoryQuest Training |
| Workshop Number: 10-060 | Registration Deadline: 12/02/2009 |
| Meeting Dates: December 2, 2009 | Time: 4:00-5:30 pm |
| Description: The MysteryQuest format involved 4-6 classes connecting together to present clues and guess what the other classes presented. We have several versions for many grade levels: Where in Michigan (3rd), MysteryQuest USA (4th), HistoryQuest5 (5th), MysteryQuest Western Hemisphere (6th), MysteryQuest Europe, Asia, or Africa (7th), HistoryQuest8 (8th), as well as LiteratureQuest for high school English. The format comes in two versions: a long 2-2.5 hour version, and a shorter one that can fit into your class period for middle school and high school. Come to the training to learn how the format works and how to prepare your students to participate. |
Location: Via Videoconference At Your Location (Limited to the first five locations to register)
Cost: No fee
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Connecting & Collaborating with Web Tools |
| Workshop Number: 10-085 | Registration Deadline: 01/20/2010 |
| Meeting Dates: January 25 - March 5, 2010 | Time: Online |
| Description: The web offers a wide variety of free tools that are awesome to use in education. Participants will learn to integrate various online technologies like Google Docs, VoiceThread, Flickr, and a host of others in their classroom instruction to promote student learning. Teachers will use these online tools to extend their classroom onto the web and share with other students, teachers, parents, and beyond. |
Location: Online
Cost: $150.00
SB-CEUs: 6 at a cost of $25.00 | Credits: 2 graduate credits approved through Andrews University at a cost of $200/credit and through GVSU at a cost of $447.00 per in-state credit and $600.00 for out-of-state credit. Pending through WMU at a cost of $420.50 per credit. NOTE: Tuition costs are subject to change. |
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Kid to Kid Videoconference Connections |
| Workshop Number: 10-051 | Registration Deadline: 01/25/2010 |
| Meeting Dates: January 25 - March 5, 2010 | Time: Online (budget 5-8 hours/week) |
| Description: Videoconference (VC) connections between classes open up a whole new world of collaborative learning for students! Immerse yourself in videoconference connections with partner classes. Learn about structures/templates for projects with other classes and implement them with your students and a partner classroom. During the class you’ll reflect on exemplary student-to-student projects, receive support during your own project connection, and apply your learning in your classroom. • Teachers participating in this class will receive assistance in finding a partner class for projects either within the class or with assistance from the instructor.• Distance learning coordinators and media specialists will learn to design and support local teachers in participating in project connections. |
Location: Online
Cost: 150.00
SB-CEUs: 6 at a cost of $25.00 | Credits: 2 graduate credits approved through Andrews University at a cost of $200/credit and through GVSU at a cost of $425/credit. Pending through WMU at a cost of $420/credit + $20 tech fee. Note: Tuition costs are subject to change. |
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Technology in the Early Elementary Classroom |
| Workshop Number: 10-052 | Registration Deadline: 01/25/2010 |
| Meeting Dates: January 25 - March 19, 2010 | Time: Online |
| Description: This online course is targeted to K-5 teachers who wish to learn about using the Internet, digital cameras, KidPix, TuxPaint, or Tech4Learning’s Pixie in the classroom. Many practical classroom ideas, management strategies, and lesson ideas will be shared. Opportunity is given to try ideas in the classroom during the class. Participants should expect to commit 6-8 hours a week to the class. Teachers are encouraged to sign up with a buddy teacher. Visit http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/bcisd/classres/teec/ for more information. |
Location: Online
Cost: 150.00
SB-CEUs: 9 at a cost of $25.00 | Credits: 3 graduate credits approved through Andrews University at a cost of $200/credit and through GVSU at a cost of $425/credit. Pending through WMU at a cost of $420/credit + $20 tech fee. Note: Tuition costs are subject to change. |
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VC User Group: Visuals in Collaborative Projects |
| Workshop Number: 10-061 | Registration Deadline: 01/27/2010 |
| Meeting Dates: January 27, 2010 | Time: 4:00-5:00 pm |
| Description: Do you have an upcoming videoconference where your students are interacting with other students? Enhance your interaction with some appropriate visuals! Learn how to encourage students to prepare quality visuals to share with your partner class. |
Location: Via Videoconference At Your Location (Limited to the first five locations to register)
Cost: No fee
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Planning Interactive Curriculum Connections |
| Workshop Number: 10-053 | Registration Deadline: 03/01/2010 |
| Meeting Dates: March 1 - 26, 2010 | Time: Online (budget 5 hours/week) |
| Description: Wondering how to integrate interactive video conference technology in your curriculum? This introduction to videoconferencing in the classroom provides an overview of the resources and tools to help you use videoconferencing in your curriculum. Designed for teachers and videoconference coordinators, you'll network with participants, and learn about exciting sources of content and collaborative projects to engage your students. Visit http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/picc/ for more information. |
Location: Online
Cost: 100.00
SB-CEUs: 3 at a cost of $25.00 | Credits: 1 graduate credit approved through Andrews University at a cost of $200/credit and through GVSU at a cost of $425/credit. Pending through WMU at a cost of $420/credit + $20 tech fee. Note: Tuition costs are subject to change. |
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VC User Group: Lessons from Read Around the Planet |
| Workshop Number: 10-062 | Registration Deadline: 03/08/2010 |
| Meeting Dates: March 8, 2010 | Time: 4:00-5:00 pm |
| Description: Attend this VC User Group session to share and hear about experiences from Read Around the Planet. We’ll share and brainstorm best practices in integrating VC in the curriculum.
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Location: Via Videoconference At Your Location (Limited to the first five locations to register)
Cost: No fee
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VC User Group: Tips & Tricks |
| Workshop Number: 10-063 | Registration Deadline: 04/14/2010 |
| Meeting Dates: April 14, 2010 | Time: 4:00-5:00 pm |
| Description: In this session we’ll discuss best VCs from the school year so far, and share experiences. Bring your favorite tip or trick for using videoconferencing in your classroom.
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Location: Via Videoconference At Your Location (Limited to the first five locations to register)
Cost: No fee
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VC User Group: Year in Review |
| Workshop Number: 10-064 | Registration Deadline: 05/05/2010 |
| Meeting Dates: May 5, 2010 | Time: 4:00-5:00 pm |
| Description: Come watch video clips of videoconferences from the 2009-2010 school year. Celebrate success. Share and make plans for next school year.
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Location: Via Videoconference At Your Location (Limited to the first five locations to register)
Cost: No fee
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