| Model Schools I 100+ Professional Development Calendar I Contact Information |
ITD Workshops, Summer 2012
| See the Summer 2012 Master Schedule of Model Schools Workshops below. Take advantage of over one hundred workshop opportunities for teachers and administrators throughout the year. Workshops for instructional technology integration are delivered in several formats, including webinars, face-to-face workshops, video conferences, and on-line training, and are provided at no additional charge for teachers and administrators in the OCM BOCES Model Schools Program. To view the entire OCM BOCES professional development course catalog and register for a workshop, visit MyLearningPlan. Please contact the Model Schools Coordinator with any questions or to suggest a workshop that is not currently offered. TechCamp21 Full- and Half-Day Workshops On-Line Classes |
| Workshop Title |
Description | Presenter | Schedule & Venue |
| Week-Long Tech Camp | |||
| TechCamp21 |
Transform your teaching with a full week of instructional technology immersion!
How can instructional technology help you transform your practice to meet the needs of 21st century students? Join us for a full week of technology integration training to support 21st Century skills. Bring your own computer or use one of ours as we share our expertise in infusing a variety of technology applications to support your instructional goals. Time will be spent demonstrating and learning how technology tools can support your curricular initiatives, as well as re-designing and sharing your lesson plan ideas across grade levels and content areas. |
Instructional Technology and Design Team | July 9 - 13, 8:00 - 3:00 CNYRIC August 13 - 17 , 8:00 - 3:00 CNYRIC Lunch on your own each day. |
| Full- and Half-Day Workshops | |||
| Web 2.0 Whirlwind |
Learn how you can leverage the power of the Internet to transform your teaching with a variety of web-based tools. This workshop will showcase several cloud-based applications like Prezi, Blabberize, Voki, Poll Everywhere, Linoit, Glogster, Class Dojo, and Remind101. The morning will be spent showcasing various tools. The afternoon will be spent practicing your newly-acquired skills. Be prepared to transform and share a lesson. | Rob Leo |
July 26, 8:30 - 3:30 CNYRIC lunch on your own |
| Twitter for Tweachers |
This workshop will address the value in building a Professional Learning Network (PLN) with Twitter. If time permits, we will also explore Google Reader and RSS feeds to help you stay abreast of the latest trends in 21st century teaching and learning. | Rob Leo | July 27, 8:30 - 11:30 CNYRIC |
| Collaborating in the Cloud: Prezi and Google Docs |
Prezi is a web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides. The presentation can be developed in a browser window, then downloaded so that an internet connection is not needed when showing the presentation. With Prezi Meeting, teams can collaborate live or simply present prezis with up to 10 people in a prezi at one time. Google Docs provides an online office suite that allows you to access your documents from any computer via a web browser. It also facilitates collaboration and sharing. You can easily do all the word-processing basics, including making bulleted lists, sorting by columns, adding tables, images, comments, formulas, changing fonts and more. Multiple people can view and make changes at the same time. |
Jason Clark | July 19, 8:30 - 11:30 CNYRIC August 3, 8:30 - 11:30 CNYRIC |
| Flipped Classroom |
Are you interested in flipping your classroom? A flipped classroom is a trend in education where teachers use current technologies to assign lectures for homework and do homework during class time. This classroom model frees teachers for more authentic interaction with the students during class time and gets away from the "sage on the stage" lecture format. Students are expected to use the technology they already have to receive lecture outside of class. This 3 hour workshop will give you an introduction to how to get started flipping your class using resources that most schools have at their disposal already. We will examine video resources that are already created (i.e. Khan Academy, SchoolTube, TED Lectures and Discovery Education), as well as options for creating your own authentic instruction using screen casting. | Jason Clark | July 17, 12:30 - 3:30 Tully Jr/Sr High School Library July 19, 12:30 - 3:30 CNYRIC |
| Blackboard 9.1 |
Blackboard for New and Novice Users Learn how to use Blackboard to deliver class materials and develop interactive lessons. New and novice users will have an opportunity to learn how to set up and manage the course menu as well as how to add digital materials to their site. Blackboard for Experienced Users Veteran users will go beyond digital content and learn how to utilize Blackboard's interactive tools like blogs, wikis, and discussions. |
Rob Leo | Blackboard for New and Novice Users July 16, 8:30 - 11:30 CNYRIC Blackboard for Experienced Users July 16, 12:30 - 3:30 CNYRIC |
| SMART Boards |
SMART’s award-winning products transform learning by helping teachers bring more collaboration and interactivity into the classroom. And, because SMART products are easy to use, teachers can quickly incorporate them into their teaching to transform learning and increase student engagement. The Introductory workshop will familiarize teachers with SMART Notebook software and the suite of tools available. The Advanced workshop will provide opportunities for transforming lessons to make them more interactive and engaging for students. |
Rob Leo | Introduction to SMART Boards July 19, 8:30 - 11:30 Tully Jr/Sr High School Library Advanced SMART Board Training July 19, 12:30 - 3:30 Tully Jr/Sr High School Library |
| Google Apps for Education |
Google Apps Education Edition is a broad IT solution that schools can use to bring communication and collaboration tools to the entire academic community for free. Google manages all the technology details, so you can focus your time, energy and budgets on teaching your kids. The Introductory workshop will familiarize teachers with Google Apps. The Advanced workshop will help teachers leverage some of Google's core apps like Google Docs to foster a transformation to 21st century learning environments. |
Jason Clark | Getting Started with Google Apps for Education July 18, 8:30 - 11:30 Tully Jr/Sr High School Library Building a 21st Century Learning Environment with Google Apps for Education July 18, 12:30 - 3:30 Tully Jr/Sr High School Library |
| Content Curation and Sharing for Educators |
Learn how you can harness the power of content Curation to share the best of the web with your students and colleagues. This workshop will explore several social bookmarking and content curation sites including Delicious, Diigo, Pearltrees, LiveBinders, ScoopIt, Pinterest, and Storify. | Rob Leo | August 28, 8:30 - 11:30 CNYRIC |
| Gizmos |
Learn how the Gizmos service can help enhance your Math and Science lessons. Gizmos are interactive online simulations for math and science education, grades 3-12, designed to supplement your existing curriculum. This workshop is intended for those districts that subscribe to Gizmos through the CNYRIC. |
John Myers | July 12, 10:00 - 12:00 CNYRIC August 15, 10:00 - 12:00 CNYRIC |
| Using PhotoStory 3 for Classroom Presentations |
PhotoStory is a software product from Microsoft. Many teachers and students use this product to create vibrant and dynamic presentations using photographs, music, and more to bring their presentations to life. See how easy PhotoStory is to use in this 2 hour workshop. We will start by learning how to use PhotoStory and end with a finished product. Bring your digital media to help create an award winning presentation using PhotoStory. | John Myers | July 17, 12:00 - 2:00 CNYRIC August 14, 12:00 - 2:00 CNYRIC |
| Fast ForWord |
MySciLearn--Learning the New Interface Offered for those districts who already own Fast ForWord and have converted to the Web based version. Come and learn the new interface - how to upload students, run demos, access resources (and ear mark them as favorites) as well as on-line courses. |
Nancy Schmidt | Fast ForWord Regional User Group Meeting August 7, 8:00 - 11:00 CNYRIC |
| Video Conferencing |
Videoconferencing workshops will discuss using the equipment, creating and finding collaborations, and finding content providers that correspond with your curriculum. Introduction to Videoconferencing This workshop is for educators that are new to videoconferencing. We will discuss using the equipment (Polycom and Tandberg), videoconferencing etiquette, collaborations, and content providers. Videoconferencing – Content Providers & Collaborations During this session, we will discuss creating and finding collaborations that fit your curriculum. We will also search for content providers that correspond with your curriculum. Jazzing Up Your Curriculum with Videoconferencing Join leaders in K-12 videoconferencing (VC) to learn structures and templates for student projects and collaborations. This class is team taught with VC colleagues in New York, North Dakota, and Texas. Guest speakers each day will share additional engaging uses of videoconferencing. Team up with other teachers to create a VC project for next year. Along the way, learn about and use other collaborative technologies such as blogs, wikis, Flickr, Google Docs, Skype, and Twitter. |
Amy Spath | Introduction to Videoconferencing August 23, 8:30 - 11:30 CNYRIC Videoconferencing – Content Providers & Collaborations August 23, 12:30 - 3:30 CNYRIC Jazzing Up Your Curriculum with Videoconferencing July 30 - August 2, 9:00 - 4:00 Follow-up Day: October 25, 8:30 - 3:30 CNYRIC |
| Ensemble Video Storage |
Introduction to Ensemble Ensemble Video is a media management system that is a solution for sharing audio, video, images, and other rich media content. During the session, participants will learn how to upload, publish, and share their videos using Ensemble Video. We will discuss the many forms of video that can be uploaded and published including tutorials, performances, presentations and meetings. |
Amy Spath | August 9, 8:30 - 11:30 CNYRIC |
| Media Connect |
Looking for streamed media that corresponds with your curriculum? Need some photo collections to enhance your unit? mediaCONNECT has the resources for you! Come and learn how to access these great resources, check out our physical media collection, and start planning ways to use these instructional resources in your classroom. Web-based Tools for Digital Storytelling This workshop is for those with access to streaming media through the mediaCONNECT service. We will start the workshop off discussing the mediaCONNECT resources. Next, we will look at the basics of digital storytelling and then go through some free online tools that you can use with your students. Time will be provided for practice and exploration of resources. This will need to be a BYOLaptop |
Amy Spath | Introduction to MediaCONNECT July 17, 8:30 - 11:30 Tully Jr/Sr High School Library Web-based Tools for Digital Storytelling August 7, 8:30 - 3:30 CNYRIC |
| On-Line Classes | |||
| Online Class: Blackboard 101 |
Blackboard 101 is divided into five Learning Modules: Course Environment, Building Content, Interactive Tools, Assessments, and Control Panel. For each Module, students will view brief tutorials showing how to edit and manage a Blackboard site. Students will also utilize various web 2.0 tools to reflect on each skill, collaborate with colleagues, and share best practices. At the end of each learning module, the class will meet on-line in a synchronous discussion to share ideas, answer questions, and reflect on pedagogy. This course will require a commitment of at least 40 hours to successfully complete the various learning activities. |
Rob Leo | Online Class: Blackboard 101 July 9 - August 24 online |
| Online Class: 21st Century Tune-Up |
Give your lessons a 21st Century Tune-Up! This online class is designed to offer teachers guidance and support to transform their traditional lessons to meet the needs of 21st century learners. Teachers will submit a traditional lesson plan and all supplemental teaching materials for a 21st century lesson upgrade. Model Schools Instructional Technologists will review the lesson and recommend appropriate tools for technology integration, provide instruction in how to use the various tools, and offer implementation strategies. This course will require a commitment of at least 10 hours to successfully complete the various learning activities. |
The ITD Team | Online Class: 21st Century Tune-Up July 9 - August 31 on-line |
| Online Classes: To the Cloud I To the Cloud II |
To The Cloud I and II are online professional development courses from the CNYRIC's Model Schools Program and are designed to offer teachers guidance and support to transform their traditional lessons to meet the needs of 21st century learners. To The Cloud I is divided into several topics, including Prezi, Voki, Blabberize, Glogster, Poll Everywhere, Delicious, and PBworks. For each topic, students will view brief tutorials showing how to set up a web-based user account for various tools as well as the basic functionality of each. Students will also utilize various Web 2.0 tools to reflect on each skill, collaborate with colleagues, and share best practices. This course will require a commitment of at least 20 hours to successfully complete the various learning activities. To The Cloud II focuses on various communication tools and is divided into several topics, including Remind101, VoiceThread, Screencast-o-Matic, join.me, and Lino. For each topic, students will view brief tutorials showing how to set up a web-based user account for various tools as well as the basic functionality of each. Students will also utilize various Web 2.0 tools to reflect on each skill, collaborate with colleagues, and share best practices. This course will require a commitment of at least 15 hours to successfully complete the various learning activities. |
Rob Leo | Online Class: To the Cloud I July 9 - August 24 on-line Online Class: To the Cloud II July 5 - August 17 on-line |
