Using CPS to Enhance Your Lessons
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
9:00 - 11:30
Warrenton Middle School
Teachers will learn how to incorporate the CPS (Classroom Performance Systems), also known as voting devices, into their everyday lessons. The CPS can be used for tests, surveys, review, and/or taking attendance. Exam View databases can be imported into the CPS software. Please come prepared with questions and topics to create lessons in CPS - if you have a flash drive, bring it with you.
Exploring SMART Board Lessons for Middle School
Thursday, June 28, 2007
9:00 - 11:30
Warrenton Middle School
So you're ready to make learning in your classroom more interactive? Come discover how to use the SMART Board effectively with your middle school students! From interactive websites to Notebook software lessons, a wealth of activity ideas appropriate for middle school will be shared and discussed. Already hooked? Consider attending the "Create Customized SMART Board Lessons" opt-out in the afternoon.
Google Earth for History
Thursday, July 26, 2007
9:00 - 11:30
Auburn Middle School
Google Earth is a free download that has great educational potential! Come learn how to fly to different locations, and navigate the globe using Google Earth. Then discover how to create customized virtual tours by adding multimedia resources, including unitedstreaming video clips and image overlays, to selected locations. Teachers will be given hands-on time to create lessons for their subject and an opportunity to share ideas.
Google Earth for Science
Thursday, July 26, 2007
1:00 - 3:30
Auburn Middle School
Google Earth is a free download that has great educational potential! Come learn how to fly to different locations, and navigate the globe using Google Earth. Then discover how to create customized virtual tours by adding multimedia resources, including unitedstreaming video clips and image overlays, to selected locations. Teachers will be given hands-on time to create lessons for their subject and an opportunity to share ideas.
Using Web-based Applications for History and Social Studies
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
9:00 - 11:30
Auburn Middle School
Ever wondered what free resources are out there on the web to help target your SOL lesson plans? Come explore the many websites, primary source documents, and online applications available to you - some may surprise you! Participants will be given time to discover and share new ideas.
Virtual Field Trips
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
3:30-6:00
Central Complex
VFTs are just like regular fieldtrips except that students don´t get on a bus, pack a lunch and miss school. Participants will learn how to search the Internet for existing VFTs and learn to create a basic one themselves using Work, PPT or Notebook.
