2010-2011+Staff+Development

toc __Summer Workshop - August 19, 2010__

60 Web 2.0 Tools in 60 Minutes
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30 Tools Students Can Use:

iGoogle and Blogs
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Discovery Education
Video on Searching, Creating Classes, and Sharing Content media type="custom" key="7867167"

Handout for creating classes:

Glogster
Meeting Handout: [|Glogster] - an online, interactive poster This would be a great project for your kids to design - it can include graphics, audio, and video files. media type="custom" key="8147786" Here's a slide share to help you get started: media type="custom" key="8147776" Here are a few samples: [|Chemistry] [|Explaining Glogster] [|Reading] [|Harriet Tubman] [|Space Shuttle] How to create your own Glogster: media type="custom" key="8147760"
 * This first screencast** guides you through registering you and all of your students:
 * Still need a few more ideas/examples or help? Check out this wiki. **

Wikis
What is a wiki ? Check out this explanation from the Common Craft show: media type="custom" key="8441716" How can I use a wiki in my class? Let's find out, and check out some examples on the Wiki links page.

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Want to do even more??? Handout:
 * Try Perk Up Your Projects or Get Tricky with Wikis for some nice ideas.
 * Don't forget to have your students join your wiki if you want them to be able to participate in discussions and add their own content.
 * Have fun!!! (...really, you can't break it!)

Photo Editing
At the high school, we will start by looking at Adobe PhotoShop, and at all buildings, we will explore various online editors. Some will have the look and feel of PhotoShop, and some will be much more user friendly! =)

Handout: