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| Course Number | PLUs | Course Name | Description |
| 21628 | 1 | Wonderful Web Resources |
Hints, tips, and
search strategies will be presented that will help guide internet
users to useful and engaging websites. This hands-on course will
introduce teachers to 21st Century technology tools such
as Google Apps, media creators, media manipulators, classroom
resource creators, basic classroom use of popular educational blogs
and podcasts, as well as a host of other interesting, fun, and
engaging websites and applications. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
| 21630 | 1 | Web 2.0: Blogging and Podcasting for Educators | This ten-hour course introduces the fundamental concepts and operations
necessary to effectively use Blogging and Podcasting to increase student
achievement in the K-12 classroom. Participants will learn how to use
blogging, an online writing method, with their students to progress them
through the writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising, and
editing) and subsequently post their writing to the World Wide Web. Teachers
will also be introduced to social bookmarking, news aggragators, and
photo-sharing services. Participants will learn how to use podcasting to
communicate with their students and parents and also as an instructional
resource for students. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
| 21631 | 1 | Podcasting for Educators | Participants will learn how to
create a "podcast" (internet broadcast) or original teacher and
student-created work. Participants will also learn how to use
podcasting as an instructional tool in (and out) of their classroom
for remediation, enrichment, performance task assessments, and
differentiated instruction. Ideas and examples will be
reviewed and discussed. Teachers will also learn how
podcasting can be used as a professional development resource. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
| 21633 | 1 | Creating an Online Learning Portal with Moodle | Participants will learn to create, manage, and deliver an online learning course using the Moodle CMS (Course Management System) open source learning platform. Examples of K-12 student courses and educator professional development courses will be reviewed and discussed. |
| 21722/21723 | 1 | Using Geometer's Sketchpad for MS/HS Math | Geometer's Sketchpad is a dynamic
construction and exploration computer software application that can
be used to teach geometry and algebra. With the roll out of
the Georgia Performance Standards, many geometry and other higher
level math concepts will be taught in middle school and high school.
Geometer's Sketchpad can be very helpful to middle and high school
teachers as they teach the standards. Teachers will
participate in "hands-on" activities that align to the GPS that are
engaging for students. Teachers will see how this software can
be used to create performance tasks, conduct formative assessment,
and differentiate instruction. These two courses (one for MS
and the other for HS) can be taught in conjunction.
School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A1.4, A2.2, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
| 21740 | 1 | Enhancing Secondary Mathematics Understanding with the Graphing Calculator | This course will focus on ideas to
help secondary math teachers entice learners to think differently
and build stronger understandings through the use of a graphing
calculator and engaged learning strategies. Through modeling
and hands-on activities with a graphing calculator and peripherals
such as the TINavigator, TIPresenter, etc., participants will
explore strategies for connecting curriculum and graphing
calculators to address Georgia's Performance Standards. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
| 21900 | 1 | ACTIVBoard Collaborative Classroom System - Level I | This course will enable participants to acquire knowledge and confidence as
they explore the basic features of the ACTIVBoard system. Participants will
create beginner-level electronic flipcharts using the ACTIVStudio software
components of this interactive whiteboard system. They will see how to
create interactive lessons that will engage students. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, !2.4, I2.5, I2.7, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, P1.2, P3.2 |
| 21907 | 1 | Advanced ACTIVStudio Flipchart Creation Techniques | This course will introduce participants to the advanced features of the
ACTIVBoard and ACTIVStudio. Participants will learn to create new and
innovative interactive activities and techniques that they can incorporate into their ACTIVStudio flipcharts
to engage students. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, P1.2, P3.2 |
| 21950 | 1 | SMARTBoard Interactive Whiteboard - Level I |
This course will enable participants to acquire knowledge and confidence as
they explore the basic features of the SMART Board interactive whiteboard.
Participants will create beginner-level electronic pages using the Notebook
software components of this interactive whiteboard system. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, P1.2, P3.2 |
| 21980 | 2 | Interactive Curriculum in Environmental Science and Social Studies | This course
will be held at the McDuffie Environment Education Center and Hickory Hill
in Thompson GA. Teachers will complete all the EE experiences at both
centers, one day at each center. The third day will be designed around
implementing the new GPS strands for elementary and middle school classrooms
with the intent of a return visit to the centers in the fall. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
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Cool Tools Modules | Come learn about technologies and technology topics that you can use to
reach today's students. Topics and technologies include Web 2.0 tools,
Interactive Whiteboards, Student Response Systems, Digital Cameras, Digital
Video, free software, connecting hardware devices, GSO, GPS, and more. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
| 33021 | 1 | Office 2007 Update | This class is for any user of previous versions of Microsoft Office who are upgrading (or thinking of upgrading) to Office 2007. Changes in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint components of the Microsoft Office suite will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced. An understanding of, and basic skill with a previous version of Microsoft Office is required. |
| 51069 | 1 | MovieMaker: Creating Exciting Curriculum Based Projects |
This course
provides hands-on training to classroom teachers on how to use on MS
Windows Movie Maker software to produce movies. With this
knowledge, teachers can develop engaging and relevant performance
tasks correlated to the GPS. Teachers will see how video projects
can be used to differentiate instruction. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
| 51120 | 1 | Digital Video: How to Make It Happen | During two days of intense
training, attendees will learn how to digitally capture, edit, and
render video footage. Participants will learn how to output
their video creations onto a variety of media. Types of
digital video cameras, lighting, sound, computer connectivity,
editing software, and other relevant issues will be discussed and
demonstrated. WARNING: This course is VERY intense and requires a minimum of intermediate computer skill. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
| 53500 | 1 | Networking Basics | This introduction to networking
lays the foundation for further specific training in an appropriate
Network Operating System such at Windows NT Server or Novell.
You will be introduced to 10BaseT, 100BaseT, TCP/IP, local and
wide-area networking concepts, among other topics. This course
is designed for the on-site building level contact person for
technical support and those persons new to computer support.
Warning: This is a technical level course. |
| 78014 | 1 | Advanced PowerPoint | This class
will extend the limits of basic PowerPoint applications by examining how to
produce non-linear presentations, and incorporate web pages. Participants
will also learn to polish their presentations by using internet resources,
timing slide transitions, and printing slides in a variety of formats. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
| 80017 | 1 | Hardware Troubleshooting | This course covers hardware troubleshooting techniques, hardware recognition, proper tools, and resources. Participants will cover the steps it takes to become a successful Technical Support person on the educational level. This course is geared to new building level technical support specialists, media specialists, or teachers wanting the ability to troubleshoot. |
| 82016 | 1 | Integrating Graphing Calculators into the Classroom - Basic | This course is a hands-on introduction to the graphing calculator with
strategies and activities that can be used by ALL grade levels in math and
science to help bring math and science alive through engaging and relevant
performance tasks correlated to the GPS. This course is open to elementary, middle, and high school
teachers that teach math and/or science. Also see new and innovative
graphing calculator software and equipment. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.3, A2.3, A2.4, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, I3.1, I3.2, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, AL1.1, AL1.3, P1.1, P1.3, P3.2 |
| 94185 | 1 | Advanced SMARTBoard | This course will introduce participants to the advanced features of the
SMARTBoard and SMART Notebook software. Participants will learn to create new and
innovative interactive activities and techniques that they can incorporate into their
SMARTBoard Notebook files to engage students. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, P1.2, P3.2 |
| TBD | 1 | Putting the "ACTIV" back in ACTIVStudio Flipcharts | This course is
designed to help teachers already familiar with the
use of the ACTIVBoard interactive whiteboard enhance their GPS
lessons by infusing engaging and relevant interactive components
into their flipchart lessons. Teachers will learn tips and
techniques for bringing their flipchart lessons to life, creating a
learning environment rich in interactivity to capture student
interest. Special emphasis will be placed on using flipcharts to
differentiate instruction and to develop formative assessment
techniques. WARNING: This is NOT a beginner level course. Participants should already be ACTIVBoard users, proficient in the use of the software tools. School Keys Correlation: C1.3, A1.4, A2.2, I2.1, I2.2, I2.3, I2.4, I2.5, I2.7, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL3.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.1, CP1.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, SBI2.2, P1.2, P3.2 |
| TBD | 1 | Technology Infused Formative Assessment Strategies and Techniques | This course is
designed to help teachers learn new strategies and techniques for
formative assessment that are infused with technology. Teachers
will be exposed to multiple forms of technology based formative
assessment to provide data that can drive instruction. School Keys Correlation: A1.4, A2.2, I2.1, I2.2, I2.5, I2.6, I2.7, PO2.2, PO3.2, PO4.2, PL1.5, PL2.3 CLASS Keys Correlation: CP1.2, CP2.3, SBI1.1, SBI1.2, SBI1.3, SBI1.4, SBI1.5, AL1.1, AL1.2, AL2.1, P1.2, P3.2 |
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