TNT

TNT - Tech kNowledge Thursday

In an attempt to provide teachers with continuing professional development in the area of technology, we have developed 8 voluntary mini-workshops focusing on instructional technology. Two Thursdays a month, we will offer two mini-workshops - __**one for K-4 teachers at 7 AM and one for 5-12 teachers at 3 PM**__. Each mini-workshop will be approximately 40 minutes in length and will be held at the __**Tech Center Computer Lab**__. This will allow time for teachers to travel to or from their buildings. Each mini-workshop will consist of a short overview of the topic followed by time for exploration and planning.

Below you will find the date, topic, and summary for each mini-workshop that will be presented. Simply click on the link under "Sign-up" to register. Registration is always open - even at the last moment or weeks ahead of time. You will not receive a confirmation, please just register and plan to attend.

videos so that you can easily find them the next time you want to use them. || Feb 10th || **Storytelling ** || Students can make stories come to life with various digital tools. Storytelling can be used in any subject or grade level to activate higher level thinking skills. See how to use technology to make storytelling a truly multimedia experience ! || March 10th ||
 * = **Date** ||= **Topic** || **Summ﻿ ary ** ||= **Sign up** ||
 * = 2 /10 ||= **Discovery **
 * Streaming ** || Discovery Education Streaming offers much more that just videos. Join us to check out all of the valuable resources this website offers including images, teacher resources, and an events calendar. Also, find out how to “save” the
 * = 2 /24 ||= **Flip Camera**
 * Basics** || We'll look at basic operation of the Flip camera and how to transfer the videos from the camera to your computer. The session will be hands on as participants work in small groups to record video and transfer them to the computer. || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Feb 24th ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">3 /10 || **<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Digital **
 * = <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">3 /24 ||= **<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Skype ** || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Skype offers an immediate way to help students discover new cultures, languages and ideas, all without leaving the classroom. Learn how to make a Skype call, where to look for teachers to connect with, and class activities to use Skype for. || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">March 24th ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">4 /7 ||= **<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">@Clickers ** || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Whether you are new to clickers or a seasoned pro, come out to find out the new easy to use features of //Response// (our new PRS program). Have students answer impromptu questions, see which students have answered so far, and much, much more. || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">April 7th ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">4 /21 ||= **<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Online **
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Discussions ** || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Today our students are “plugged in.” Harness their excitement by encouraging student online discussions. Join us to take a look at Edmodo and Moodle as tools where students can safely share and discuss in an online environment. || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">April 21st ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">5 /5 ||= **<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Timelines ** || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Timelines are a product that can come out of any subject area or grade level. Today there are numerous tools that can aid in the production of these products using “active” content including pictures, videos, and even audio. Come find some new ideas and resources to utilize this powerful learning tool in your classroom! || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">May 5th ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">5 /19 ||= **<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Podcasting ** || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Never made it as a DJ or talk show host ? Live out that dream by podcasting. Podcasting allows you and your students to communicate with a larger audience. Learn how to record an audio podcast and how to make it available online. Ideas and tips will be provided for starting your own teacher podcast or a podcast made by your students. || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: center;">May 19 ||