[Professional Development Program]
iPad Quick Edit Videography This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Learn to shoot, edit, and publish a video on an iPad in a fraction of the time this process takes with a laptop computer and “traditional” video gear! Flash-based video camcorders on mobile computing devices (like the iPad) can empower learners to create and p...
[Professional Development Program]
Intro to Educational Podcasting This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Learn how to use free software (Audacity) to create and publish audio podcasts on your classroom website. These podcasts can include recorded teacher-lectures, student projects, student-created news programs, or almost anything else. Synchronizing audio podcas...
[Professional Development Program]
iPhoneography
based on 1 evaluation(s). - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Smartphones like the iPhone have ushered in a new golden age of digital photography. The best camera is the one you have with you. The higher resolution along with the editing/processing capabilities and uploading/sharing options of modern smartphones make iPh...
[Professional Development Program]
Interactive Writing This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Students and teachers today need to practice interactive digital writing. Learn how to setup, use and moderate content on a classroom blog to improve student writing skills. A moderated classroom blog can be an ideal platform to use to share announcements, cla...
[Professional Development Program]
Creating Multimedia eBooks
based on 2 evaluation(s). - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Learn how to create enhanced/multimedia eBooks including digital text, hyperlinks, images, and embedded videos. In addition to using Apple Pages software (part of iWork) participants will learn how to use Calibre software (free and cross-platform) to convert m...
[Professional Development Program]
No-Edit Audio Podcasting This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Audio recording provides one of the best ways to improve oral communication skills. In this workshop we’ll explore a variety of online tools which facilitate “no-edit” audio podcasting. Websites like AudioBoo, Cinch, and SoundCloud offer cloud-based audio reco...
[Professional Development Program]
Google Maps and Google Earth This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use Google Maps and Google Earth to support literacy development and cross-curricular concept as well as skill development.
[Professional Development Program]
Powerful Ingredients for Blended Learning (Part 2 of 2) This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
(Part 2 of 2) Blended learning contexts which combine face-to-face interaction with online, digital learning, can provide students with more flexible and in-depth opportunities to learn than traditional lectures. In this session we'll explore 5 more key ingred...
[Professional Development Program]
Introduction to Twitter
based on 4 evaluation(s). - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Twitter is a micro-blogging platform which provides a powerful way for educators to connect with and build a personal learning community. In this session we'll explore Twitter, how to get started using it to build a personal learning network, and explore a var...
[Professional Development Program]
Tell a Story in 5 Photos
based on 1 evaluation(s). - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Visual literacy and visual communication skills can be developed effectively through image-based communication. In this session we will discuss examples of five photo stories, explore copyright-friendly websites for finding images to use in five photo stories,...
[Professional Development Program]
Digital Storytelling On a Shoestring
based on 2 evaluation(s). - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Digital storytelling is applicable to learners of all ages, in all content areas. In this session we will view different examples of digital storytelling across the curriculum, and explore free tools which are available to get started creating and publishing d...
[Professional Development Program]
Google Documents, Spreadsheets, Forms, Presentations and Drawing This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
In this hands-on workshop series, participants will learn how to use Google Documents, Google Spreadsheets, Google Forms, Google Presentations, and Google Drawing environments to create and share collaborative files saved "in the cloud."
[Professional Development Program]
Powerful Ingredients for Blended Learning (Part 1 of 2)
based on 7 evaluation(s). - by Wesley Fryer
2011-12, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Blended learning contexts which combine face-to-face interaction with online, digital learning, can provide students with more flexible and in-depth opportunities to learn than traditional lectures. In this session we'll explore 5 key ingredients for blended l...