CANCELLED Session: 249B-TECH-Discovery Education In the Secondary Classrooms
Description: This Class will teach how to incorporate Discovery Education resources into the secondary curriculum. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/6/2013 Time: 12:15-3:45 Presenter(s): Linda Perske

Session: 242B-TECH-Flip your Classroom
Description: A reversed teaching model that delivers instruction at home through interactive, teacher-created videos and moves homework to the classroom. Moving lectures outside of the classroom allows teachers to spend more 1: 1 time with each student. Students have the opportunity to ask questions and work through problems with the guidance of their teachers and the support of their peers - creating a collaborative learning environment. Materials to bring: Powerpoint presentations that you would like to make into a video.
Date: 8/9/2013 Time: 8:00-3:45 Presenter(s): Paul Tatkenhorst and Emily Anderson

Session: 241D-TECH-TelePresence Room Training
Description: This session is limited to teachers scheduled to teach classes in the TelePresence room during the 2013-14 school year. We will cover the technical and instructional resources the room provides and teaching strategies. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/15-8/16/13 Time: 8:00-3:45 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

Session: 252B-TECH-Moodle for Business Teachers
Description: Business teachers will be able to create/enhance Moodle classroom websites for an existing course Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/7-8/8/13 Time: 8:00-3:45 Presenter(s): Jennifer Birkmeier

Session: 340B-TECH-Promethean ActivInspire for K-8 Teachers: Basics
Description: Learn the basics of Inspire software for your Promethean Activboard. Learn the tools, develop activities, and gain access to thousands of resources available for Activboard users. Materials to bring: None
Date: 7/31/2013 Time: 8:00-11:30 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 341B-TECH-Promethean ActivInspire for K-8 Teachers: Beyond the Basics (for Grades K-8)
Description: Discover additional techniques, tips, and tricks using ActivInspire to create interactive lessons. All ActivInspire tools will be covered. Basic understanding of ActivInspire software is a prerequisite. Materials to bring: None
Date: 7/31/2013 Time: 12:15-3:45 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 343B-TECH-Photo Booth and Comic Life: A Fun Way to Teach and Learn (for K-8 Teachers)
Description: Learn how to use Photo Booth and Comic Life software on Macs to create fun and innovative lessons for your students. Who knew learning could be this much fun? Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/1/2013 Time: 12:15-3:45 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 339B-TECH-Promethean ActivInspire for K-8 Teachers: Basics
Description: Learn the basics of Inspire software for your Promethean Activboard. Learn the tools, develop activities, and gain access to thousands of resources available for Activboard users. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/5/2013 Time: 8:00-11:30 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 342B-TECH-Promethean ActivInspire for K-8 Teachers: Beyond the Basics
Description: Discover additional techniques, tips, and tricks using ActivInspire to create interactive lessons. All ActivInspire tools will be covered. Basic understanding of ActivInspire software is a prerequisite. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/5/2013 Time: 12:15-3:45 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 336B-TECH-Flipcharts! Flipcharts! Flipcharts! (for Grades K-8)
Description: Make better use of your Promethean ActivInspire flipcharts: tips and tricks include: design techniques, translucency, drag a copy, hidden, containers, restrictors, and more! Come on, it will be fun! Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/6/2013 Time: 5:30-9:00 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 337B-TECH-Flipcharts! Flipcharts! Flipcharts! (for Grades K-8)
Description: Make better use of your Promethean ActivInspire flipcharts. Tips and tricks include: design, drag a copy, hidden, containers, restrictors, and more! Come on, it will be fun! Basic understanding of ActivInspire software is a prerequisite. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/8/2013 Time: 8:00-11:30 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 344B-TECH-Finding and Modifying Promethean Flipcharts (for Grades K-8)
Description: Learn how to find flipcharts on the internet as well as Anoka-Hennepin servers and websites. Once you find them, learn how to modify them to meet your curriculum objectives. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/8/2013 Time: 12:15-3:45 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 315B-TECH-Excel Basics for Mac
Description: Excel can be used by teachers and students to organize data in spreadsheets, graphs, and charts. Learn the basics and create templates to integrate Excel into your lessons and help you stay organized. Materials to bring: None
Date: 7/31/2013 Time: 5:30-9:00 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 319B-TECH-Thinkfinity
Description: Thinkfinity provides 55,000 high-quality curriculum resources, lesson plans, and activities aligned with state standards from leading educational organizations. Learn to easily find these resources that are relevant, engaging and free. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/1/2013 Time: 8:00-11:30 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

CANCELLED Session: 320B-TECH-Microsoft Word for Mac: Basics
Description: Microsoft Word is a widely-used word processing software. Learn the basics, short cuts, and helpful hints to be more effective when using or teaching with Word. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/5/2013 Time: 5:30-9:00 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 323B-TECH-Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Web Site
Description: introduction to School Center web editing tools. Participants will have a complete and functional web site by the end of the session. For first time or novice user. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/5/2013 Time: 8:00-11:30 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

Session: 324B-TECH-Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Web Site
Description: introduction to School Center web editing tools. Participants will have a complete and functional web site by the end of the session. For first time or novice user. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/5/2013 Time: 5:30-9:00 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

Session: 325B-TECH-Enhancing and Maintaining a Classroom Web Site
Description: Adding advanced content to your classroom web site; documents, graphics, audio, etc... For staff with at least basic experience using School Center web editing tools. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/5/2013 Time: 12:15-3:45 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

Session: 326B-TECH-Enhancing and Maintaining a Classroom Web Site
Description: Adding advanced content to your classroom web site; documents, graphics, audio, etc... For staff with at least basic experience using School Center web editing tools. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/6/2013 Time: 5:30-9:00 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

CANCELLED Session: 328B-TECH-Collaboration Technologies - Voice and Video Conferencing, Web Sites, AHApps
Description: This session will focus on technologies that support collaboration in an educational environment (staff, students, outside resources) Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/6/2013 Time: 8:00-3:45 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

Session: 316B-TECH-Excel Basics for Mac
Description: Excel can be used by teachers and students to organize data in spreadsheets, graphs, and charts. Learn the basics and create templates to integrate Excel into your lessons and help you stay organized. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/7/2013 Time: 5:30-9:00 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 321B-TECH-Microsoft Word for Mac: Basics
Description: Microsoft Word is a widely-used word processing software. Learn the basics, short cuts, and helpful hints to be more effective when using or teaching with Word. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/7/2013 Time: 8:00-11:30 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 322B-TECH-Microsoft Word for Mac: Beyond the Basics
Description: Lower your level of frustration by exploring advanced uses of Microsoft Word. Topics include tabs, tab leaders, breaks, mail merge, page layout, columns, tables, clip art, and more. Bring your questions! Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/7/2013 Time: 12:15-3:45 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

Session: 327B-TECH-Enhancing and Maintaining a Classroom Web Site
Description: Adding advanced content to your classroom web site; documents, graphics, audio, etc... For staff with at least basic experience using School Center web editing tools. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/7/2013 Time: 12:15-3:45 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

Session: 331B-TECH-Integrating internet video resources in classroom instruction
Description: Explore online video resources you can use to enrich classroom instruction. Learn how to efficiently and effectively integrate video content in your teaching.
Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/7/2013 Time: 8:00-11:30 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

CANCELLED Session: 332B-TECH-Integrating internet video resources in classroom instruction
Description: Explore online video resources you can use to enrich classroom instruction. Learn how to efficiently and effectively integrate video content in your teaching.
Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/7/2013 Time: 5:30-9:00 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

CANCELLED Session: 329B-TECH-Collaboration Technologies - Voice and Video Conferencing, Web Sites, AHApps
Description: This session will focus on technologies that support collaboration in an educational environment (staff, students, outside resources) Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/8/2013 Time: 8:00-3:45 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

CANCELLED Session: 330B-TECH-Integrating internet video resources in classroom instruction
Description: Explore online video resources you can use to enrich classroom instruction. Learn how to efficiently and effectively integrate video content in your teaching.
Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/8/2013 Time: 5:30-9:00 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

Session: 317B-TECH-iMovie: Basics
Description: Put together your own iMovie - film, edit, add transitions, titles, photos, sound, shortcuts, and tips. Curriculum connections using iMovie will also be discussed.
Materials to bring: Video camera and cables if you have them.
Date: 8/9/2013 Time: 8:00-3:45 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger

CANCELLED Session: 333B-TECH-Creating Audio and Video Instructional Resources
Description: Learn how to create audio and video instructional resources and incorporate them in your instruction. Capture your lesson content and make it available to students 24/7. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/9/2013 Time: 8:00-3:45 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

Session: 334D-TECH-Building Web Site Manager Training
Description: One participant per building is covered by district funds. Buildings pay for additional participants. The redesign of district and building web sites requires design and content modification. This session will cover those topics. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/12/2013 Time: 8:00-3:45 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

Session: 335D-TECH-Building Web Site Manager Training
Description: One participant per building is covered by district funds. Buildings pay for additional participants. The redesign of district and building web sites requires design and content modification. This session will cover those topics. Materials to bring: None
Date: 8/13/2013 Time: 8:00-3:45 Presenter(s): Tom Skoglund

CANCELLED Session: 318B-TECH-iMovie: Basics
Description: Put together your own iMovie - film, edit, add transitions, titles, photos, sound, shortcuts, and tips. Curriculum connections using iMovie will also be discussed.
Materials to bring: Video camera and cables if you have them.
Date: 8/14/2013 Time: 8:00-3:45 Presenter(s): Randy Edinger