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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 abased 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.

ITSCO to present at eTech Ohio Educational Technology Conference

ITSCO at eTech Ohio

ITSCO staff will be presenting at the eTech Ohio 2010 Educational Technology Conference.   We hope to see you there!  This year's conference theme is P-20Conversations: Shaping the Path for the 21st Century Student.  It takes place February 1-3rd at the Greater Columbus Convention Center at 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215.  More information about the eTech Ohio 2010 conference can be found at www.etech.ohio.gov/conference.  See below for descriptions and times of the ITSCO presentations.

2009-10 Winter Newsletter

Highlights from the Winter Quarter newsletter include:

  • The Winter Course Catalogue
  • An article on  Virtual Books (AKA "Vooks")
  • Updates from WOSU, iTunes U, the Literature Lounge, and more!
  • Contest information for the new high school Student Video Challenge
  • Educational technology tips, updates, and emerging news

To view ITSCO's Winter Newsletter, click on the PDF below.

Winter Courses




Winter Courses

 

From incorporating blogging into your curriculum, to using the futuristic pulse pen to help students take impeccable notes, ITSCO's Winter Courses offer a variety of professional development opportunities to help educators enhance their curriculum with the use of technology.

To register for a class,  visit the Course Schedule where you may view our courses and sort them by course title, date, and location.   Courses with an * include equipment.




9-12 State Video Contest

Student Video Challenge: Documentary on Nutrition

The theme for this year’s documentary contest is Nutrition.  Students are to create a video highlighting the benefits of eating well, the role nutrients play in the body, or chemicals found within our foods.  Videos will be judged in two grade categories: 9-10 and 11-12.  Each video can be the work of an individual student or a team of up to four students.

First place in each grade category (9-10 and 11-12) will win a digital video camera and advance to the state video challenge. State winners for each category will be announced in April.

Ohio on iTunes U

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Featured Podcasts of the Week:

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!

Member Benefits

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We are now accepting membership forms for the 2009-2010 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 or take advantage of our 50% Discounts on Professional Development by upgrading to an Additional Technology Services (ATS) Membership!

Win an iPod Shuffle

Participate in our online poll (it only takes a minute or two) and be automatically entered in a drawing to win an iPod Shuffle. Take the survey now.