Term+Two+(Jan.+-+April++2010)

=Technology Professional Development= //MA DESE requires teachers to take a minimum of 10 hours of professional development in order to receive PDP credit. Each hour counts as one PDP. Therefore, please note that if you take an in-service course that is less than 10 hours, you will need to “bundle” it with other technology courses to total the ten required hours.//

**SMART Board Workshop Series (8 Sessions) - 20 PDPs**
Dates: 12/3, 12/17, 1/14, 1/28, 2/25, 3/18, 4/1, 4/29 Location: Sandwich High School Description: This SMART Board series of workshops will be held in a computer lab with SMART Board software installed on every computer to allow for hands-on activities and a SMART Board for interactivity. Click here to view descriptions of each session and choose your sign up option.
 * Time:** __**3:00-5:00 PM**__
 * You can sign up for these eight SMART Board workshops as a series or you can sign up for individual sessions.**

SMART Board Workshop Series (8 sessions) - 20 PDPs
Dates: 11/12, 12/10, 1/7, 1/21, 2/11, 3/4, 3/25, 4/8 Location: Forestdale Rm 203 This SMART Board series of workshops will be held in a computer lab with SMART Board software installed on every computer to allow for hands-on activities and a SMART Board for interactivity. ** Click here to view descriptions of each session and choose your sign up option.
 * Time: __4:00-6:00 PM__**
 * Description:
 * You can sign up for these eight SMART Board workshops as a series or you can sign up for individual sessions.**

E lmo Comes to the Classroom - 2 Hours (Level 1)

 * Date:** Monday, January 11, 2010
 * Time:** 4:00-6:00 P.M.
 * Location:** Forestdale School
 * Description:** Get hands-on with Elmo! This workshop will get you started using an Elmo in the classroom. Time will be dedicated to practicing the Elmo, computer, and LCD projector set up and using the remote while you move around the classroom. We will also work hands-on with major features like projecting still and moving objects while exploring ideas for integration into your classroom. We will apply these skills by creating a digital student portfolio out of non-digital items – a great way to share projects with parents!
 * Click here to sign up for Elmo Comes to the Classroom.**

E lmo Comes to the Classroom - 2 Hours (Level 1)

 * Date:** Monday, January 25, 2010
 * Time:** 3:00-5:00 P.M.
 * Location:** Wing School
 * Description:** Get hands-on with Elmo! This workshop will get you started using an Elmo in the classroom. Time will be dedicated to practicing the Elmo, computer, and LCD projector set up and using the remote while you move around the classroom. We will also work hands-on with major features like projecting still and moving objects while exploring ideas for integration into your classroom. We will apply these skills by creating a digital student portfolio out of non-digital items – a great way to share projects with parents!
 * Click here to sign up for Elmo Comes to the Classroom.**

E lmo Goes Beyond the Basics - 2 Hours (Level 2)

 * Date:** Monday, February 1, 2010
 * Time:** 4:00-6:00 P.M.
 * Location:** Wing School
 * Description:** This workshop is designed for those that have taken "Elmo Comes to the Classroom" or are already comfortable with the basic features of the Elmo. We will work hands-on with the Elmo and Image Mate software to save JPEG files of anything you can project: 2D or 3D! We'll also use the time lapse feature of the new model to make a movie! You'll find that you can use both of these skills to create endless digital resources and student projects.
 * Click here to sign up for Elmo Goes Beyond the Basics.**

//MA DESE requires teachers to take a minimum of 10 hours of professional development in order to receive PDP credit. Each hour counts as one PDP. Therefore, please note that if you take an in-service course that is less than 10 hours, you will need to “bundle” it with other technology courses to total the ten required hours.//

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