TECHNOLOGY TRAINING 

Introduction to POWPAK canceled

October 5, 2011 4 pm to 6 pm

Create a personal website using POW-PAK that's as easy to use as the bulletin board in your classroom. 
Within minutes anyone can have a home page online with no knowledge of HTML or web design. They can create and maintain their site without the assistance of the school's tech staff, freeing up everyone's time. Target: Educators

 

SMARTBoard Workshops

Target Audience: This course is intended for K-12 teachers who have access to a SMARTBoard interactive whiteboard in their school that they want to learn to use with their students. All subject areas and grade levels may participate.   

Workshop 1:  Introduction to the SMARTBoard
Please check with your district first to see if they are planning in-house training.

  • September 28, 2011 8:30-3:30 This day is now closed. but we have added another day.

  • September 30, 2011 8:30-3:30

Topics covered include setting up and orienting the board, using the tools and the gallery, using the board with the Internet and other software applications, quick and easy ways to use the board, using other file types like jpg, Office, etc on the board. Many ideas will be shared for using the board with your students. 

Workshop 2: Using SMART Notebook to Create Classroom Activities

  • November 29, 2011 8:30-3:30  

Topics include: Using SMART Notebook to find, adapt and create lessons using the SMART Notebook software, recording with the SMART Notebook recorder. Using the Lesson Activity Toolkit.  Many ideas will be shared for using the board with your students. It is highly recommended that you take the Introduction class first or are an experienced SMARTboard user.  

Registration Information

There is a cost of $50 for  full day class and $25 for half day or evening classes for teachers in Hubbard, Newton Falls, Girard, Niles, Warren, TCTC, all non-public schools and districts outside Trumbull County. You will need to get a purchase order from your district before registering.

Lunch:             On your own (1 hour)
Location:        Trumbull County Educational Service Center, 6000 Youngstown Rd, Niles

Click here to register

SMART  BUGS

Next Meeting: Fall 2011
Time: 4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Location: TBA 

This is a users group. It is open to anyone who wants to learn about the SMART Board, or has questions, tips for other users etc. It is very casual and a great way to network with other SMART Board users in the county. Bret Gensburg, University of Akron, certified SMART Notebook trainer, facilitates along with Pam & Sue. Registration is not necessary. Click here for the flyer.

Snow Day Policy

Technology training will take place even if your District has a snow day. It will only be canceled if ALL Trumbull County School Districts are closed or the Trumbull County Educational Service Center is closed. Call before you come 330 505-2800

Training Logistics

Workshop Location: 
TCESC,
6000 Youngstown Warren Road
Niles, Ohio  44446-4603


Pre-registration is required: 
email: joann.mcguiness@neomin.org. No confirmation of registration will be sent.  

In the event that a workshop is canceled we will contact participants as early as possible.

Who can attend training classes?

Educators and school support personnel.  

Computer Lab Calendar
Training Handouts
Online Options
Registration


 

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