Integrating Technology for Student Achievement (ITSA)
ITSA is a
unique staff development program designed to equip teachers with
the knowledge and experience necessary to provide a technology- and
media-rich learning environment for their students. You may
work in teams of up to 3 in order to build your technology expertise
and accumulate points which can later be cashed in for classroom
technology equipment. See our points
plan for details.
Contact
an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT) for any of the
following sessions or have them custom tailor training to meet your
needs! Small group sessions of 5 or fewer are available. Your ITRT
will work with YOUR schedule to find a time to train you (morning,
after school, planning, teacher workdays, etc.).
Topics currently available:
Effectively Using Windows XP and
Outlook WebMail – Learn how to organize your documents and
files to EASILY find everything; Find, open, save and create with a
network drive, your own computer, or a thumb drive (and what the
differences are); how to easily move documents and files; how to
safely download from the Internet (and find where it downloaded,
too!), how to hookup your machine and other basics like e-mail
use/etiquette and calendar use, and a basic guide to your computer’s
programs.
(3 points – 2 one hour sessions)
Creating a Blog - Learn how to create and maintain a blog
using blogger.com for your students and their parents. You
will leave this session with a post-ready blog and the knowledge to
use it as a great communication tool. Audio blogging will also
be explored during this session.
(1 point per hour)
WebQuests – Controlled research on the web for students.
We’ll discuss what they are, how they can help you in class, where
to find them already made, and how to make one yourself.
(1 point
per hour)
Using a SMARTBoard – Learn what a
SMARTBoard is and how it is an invaluable resource for your
classroom. We will cover hooking up a SMARTBoard, downloading
the software, displaying content and creating your own content in
this session.
(1 point
per hour)
Windows Movie Maker – Why not turn a lesson into a movie?
Learn the features of Movie Maker while getting a chance to make
your own short movie. See how it can be used in place of
Powerpoint, how to edit United Streaming clips and how to integrate
with class projects.
(1 point
per hour)
PowerPoint (Level 1) – Introduction to PowerPoint – How to
and how NOT to use PowerPoint and why it is useful (if you come with
a topic we will make sure you leave with a product!)
(1 point per
hour – minimum of 2 hours required)
PowerPoint (Level 2) – Going Beyond the Basics – Take
PowerPoint beyond the basic teacher centered model, learn how to add
movie clips, sounds, and create interactive presentations or review
games (GREAT for SOL Review!)
(1 point per hour)
Excel – Introduction to Excel with Charts and Graphs – Learn
how to easily create charts and graphs in Excel and how to teach
your kids to do it too!
(1 point per hour)
MarcoPolo – Find great lesson plans on this widely acclaimed
site for all topics/levels.
(1 point per hour)
Finding Resources on the Internet – Learn how to find the
sites you want, the pictures you want, the videos you want, the
lesson plans you want … learn to find it ALL – QUICKLY!!!
(1 point
per hour)
United Streaming – Learn how integrating video clips into
your instruction can really engage students and aid comprehension.
Take advantage of the school system’s subscription to this service!
(1 point per hour)
Tech Points may be accumulated
and turned in to receive technology resources for your classroom
(LCD Projectors, SMARTBoards, Laptops, etc.)
You must attend the entire
session to receive credit.
Credit will not be given to latecomers or early leavers (though you
are more then welcome to come and learn).
This page last
updated:
04/27/2009
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