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Google Apps Videos

 

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"How do you use Google Apps?"

Tell Us and Win a $100 Workshop Voucher!

ITSCO is giving a $100 gift certificate (one per person) to each educator that submits a short Google Apps video on classroom integration. Pick one Google App from the list below and tell us how you use it in the classroom. We want to know what subject and grade level you teach, a description of the project, how much classtime is dedicated to the project, how much teacher preperation is need, what your students do with the Google App, and any other pertinent information that may be necessary to understand your Google App lesson. Questions you may want to address (though not required) include: Why is this your favorite Google App lesson; what new learning opportuntities has the lesson created; what impact has this had on your students; and how has Google Apps altered your teaching style? All videos must be received at ITSCO by

New SMART Boards & iPad Classes Added

 

New SMART BOARD for Beginners and iPad Innovations Classes Added!

Back by popular demand, ITSCO has added an additional session of SMART Boards for Beginners and iPad Innovations.  Follow the course links for a full description, or to register.

 


Summer Courses

Earn Summer Graduate Credit!

Online classes = 1 semester hour
Two Days of Classes = 1 semester hour
Four Days of Classes = 2 semester hours
Take online, one day and two day classes in any combination!

ITSCO Summer Courses Announced!

Whether you're forging the forefront of educational technology with tools like the Apple iPad and netbooks, or mastering staples like interactive whiteboards and Google tools,  ITSCO's Summer Courses offer a variety of professional development opportunities to help educators enhance their curriculum with the use of technology.

 

To register for a class, click the date/location links found above the course description.  You may also visit the Course Schedule where you may view our courses and sort them by course title, date, and location.  Registrations are due two weeks prior to the start of class.

 

 

Member Benefits

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We are now accepting membership forms for the 2010-2011 school year! As one of Ohio’s Eight Educational Technology Agencies, we are pleased to bring your district or school another year of technology-infused professional development, instructional programming and invaluable educational resources as a member of ITSCO. Our services include: professional development for technology integration, presentations, educational resources, instructional programming, and access to our video tape library. All of ITSCO’s instructors are teachers with classroom experience committed to delivering high quality professional development to you! Renew your FREE Basic Services Membership;  take advantage of our 50% Discounts on Professional Development by upgrading to an Advantage Membership(formerly ATS); or get the whole package with the NEW Premium Membership that has many professional development opportunities included!

2009-10 Summer Newsletter

Highlights from the Summer Quarter newsletter include:

  • The Summer Quarter Course Catalogue
  • An article on Apps for Education
  • The Summer Videoconference Workshop
  • Updates from WOSU, iTunes U, the Literature Lounge, and more!

Technology Snapshots

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Technology Snapshots

Join ITSCO each month for a look at current technology and classroom integration practices.  Connections to 21st Century Skills will also be provided. Each session will last 30 minutes and will be delivered through Interactive Video Conferencing or through webinars; choose the delivery medium that

Technology Leadership Symposium

Technology Leadership Symposium 2010: Mobile Learning

iPadMark your calendars today! Administrators from ITSCO’s membership are invited to the Technology Leadership Symposium 2010: Mobile Learning.  The conference will provide administrators experience with mobile technology for professional productivity as well as sessions exploring its impact on student achievement.  All participants will receive an iPad* and round tables will be held throughout the day for discussion with leaders in educational technology.   Participants should bring a laptop with wireless capabilites and have the latest version of iTunes installed.

PRESS RELEASE

ITSCO Selected as Exemplary Program by the State Library of Ohio!

The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce that Instructional Technology Services of Central Ohio (ITSCO) has been selected as an Exemplary Program for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) 2009 Program Report to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).  As part of the Report to IMLS, the State Library of Ohio must identify three to six exemplary projects.  State Library staff selects these projects based on their relation to LSTA goals, impact of the project on the target population and the ability to be replicated in other parts of the state.

Ohio on iTunes U

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ITSCO's programming may now be downloaded directly to your computer or mobile device for personalized professional development.

iPhone and iPod Touch Apps for Pre-K and Kindergartners
Kids love the iPod Touch and iPhone. Through the use of tapping, sliding, sound and animation cool apps may be played by kids to help reinforce learning concepts.  Check the vodcast out to find education apps for Pre-K and K students!

What's WEB 2.0
Heard of Web 2.0 but don't really know what it is? In this vodcast, participants will take a broad look of Web 2.0 and explore Web 2.0 applications such as blogs, wikis, RSS and more. We will look at examples of how teachers and students are using Web 2.0 applications, discuss integration ideas and learn how to get started with these cool, collaborative and free applications!