Spring 2012 Courses
Expand your classroom technology repertoire, achieve your educational technology professional development goals, and even earn graduate credit by attending classes with ITSCO this spring! New classes this quarter include:
iPad Innovations (Now with Your Choice of the iPad2 or iPad3!)
Creating a Textbook with MacBooks
IPEVO Document Cameras
The Flipped Classroom: Turning Traditional Education on Its Head
Fun Tech Tools
Moodle Magic
and much more!
To register for a class, click the date/location links found above the course description or complete a Paper Registration Form. You may also visit the Course Schedule where you may view our courses and sort them by course title, date, and location.
Course Descriptions & Registration Links
iPad Innovations*
Choose your equipment option when registering:
Option 1: (with iPad 3) $665 Advantage & Premium, $690 Basic
Option 2: (with iPad 2) $565 Advantage & Premium, $590 Basic
10:00-3:00, 4/13@Huntington OR 4/27@ITSCO
Meet, touch, and explore this innovative 21st Century Technology! Participants will learn how to use the iPad as a classroom tool for creating, consuming, communicating and collaborating across the grade levels and subjects. The class will explore iTunes, including how to find and subscribe to podcasts, video podcasts and educational games and apps, as well as syncing these resources with the iPad and basic set up and performance optimization of the iPad. Participants will receive a 16GB WiFi iPad (choose iPad 2 or iPad 3 at checkout), case, and a $25 iTunes gift card.
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Differentiating Instruction With The iPad*
$125 Advantage & Premium, $150 Basic
Date & Location: 10-3, 4/24@ITSCO
Do you have a basic understanding of how the iPad works? Have you downloaded some apps and are now ready for the next step? Then this class is for you. In this in- depth class you will learn ways to incorporate the iPad in new and innovative ways across the curriculum and reach all of your learners and their learning styles. You will create lesson plans and activities ready to use in your classroom. Come see the iPad take your instruction to a whole new level. **PREREQUISITE** Participants must already have an iTunes account, working understanding of iTunes, and have a basic understanding of iPad operations. Please BYOi (Bring Your Own iPad). A $25 iTunes gift card is included for you to keep!
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iPad Apps for Whole Group Instruction*
$265 Advantage & Premium, $290 Basic
10:00-3:00, 5/4@ITSCO
Now that you know how to operate your iPad its time to take in into the classroom. Using the Apple TV you can mirror the fabulous apps and content from your iPad for whole group instruction. In this class we will discuss how to set up the Apple TV and finding great apps and lessons for using your iPad in your classroom. Come see how this device can become your very own mobile operating device for maximum interaction. An Apple TV, connecting cables, and $25 iTunes card are included for you to keep! (Please BYOi - Must be an iPad 2 or iPad 3. The iPad 1 does not providing the mirroring function needed for this class.)
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iPad Apps for Productivity*
$195 Advantage & Premium, $220 Basic
10:00-3:00, 5/25@Huntington
Everybody wants to be more productive, especially on the hottest tablet around: Apple’s iPad. Create documents, organize tasks, manage your classroom, and more with a variety of unique and powerful apps! Be prepared to learn how to use your iPad to become more productive and get things done on the go. **PREREQUISITE** Participants must already have an iTunes account, working understanding of iTunes, and have a basic understanding of iPad operations. Please "BYOi" - Bring Your Own iPad. A Bluetooth keyboard and $25 iTunes card is included for you to keep!
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iPad Apps for PK-3*
$125 Advantage & Premium, $150 Basic
10:00-3:00, 5/25@ITSCO
A good start is always a good thing. It's even more important when talking about the educational attainment of a child. If you have iPads let's get your students off to a great start by exploring a variety of playful apps. In this course we will focus on a number of apps in the edutainment sector that are geared for students in grades Pre-K to three. In this class you will receive a $25 iTunes gift card to purchase apps. So come, play, collaborate with your colleagues and have a great time. Please bring your own iPad as well as an active iTunes account. Please BYOi - Bring Your Own iPad. A $25 iTunes card is included for you to keep!
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EasyTeach for Beginners
Cost: $100 Advantage & Premium, $125 Basic
Time: 10:00-3:00, 5/16@ITSCO
An ordinary whiteboard comes to life! Interactive whiteboards are a hands-on tool that can take any standard lesson or presentation to the next level! A touch sensitive surface that is connected to your computer can make something as easy as a pen touch as useful as using a mouse. This series of courses will begin with the basics of your board; orienting, trouble shooting, and the tray tools. Participants will then be introduced to the accompanying software and begin exploring the toolbar, Internet resources, and many exciting classroom applications!
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Promethian Interactive Whiteboards for Beginners
Cost: $100 Advantage & Premium, $125 Basic
Time: 10:00-3:00, 4/4@ITSCO
An ordinary whiteboard comes to life! Interactive whiteboards are a hands-on tool that can take any standard lesson or presentation to the next level! A touch sensitive surface that is connected to your computer can make something as easy as a pen touch as useful as using a mouse. This series of courses will begin with the basics of your board; orienting, trouble shooting, and the tray tools. Participants will then be introduced to the accompanying software and begin exploring the toolbar, Internet resources, and many exciting classroom applications!
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SMART Boards for Beginners
Cost: $100 Advantage & Premium, $125 Basic
Time: 10:00-3:00, 4/13@ITSCO OR 5/11@Huntington
An ordinary whiteboard comes to life! Interactive whiteboards are a hands-on tool that can take any standard lesson or presentation to the next level! A touch sensitive surface that is connected to your computer can make something as easy as a pen touch as useful as using a mouse. This series of courses will begin with the basics of your board; orienting, trouble shooting, and the tray tools. Participants will then be introduced to the accompanying software and begin exploring the toolbar, Internet resources, and many exciting classroom applications!
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SMART Boards, Science, and Microscopes
$390 Advantage & Premium, $415 Basic
10:00-3:00, 5/25@Tri-Rivers
Want to add more interactivity to your SMART Board? Explore the world of digital microscopes! Now you have the capability to project images for the entire class to see while still allowing the use of all the SMART Board Tools. Imagine projecting the image under the microscope on your SMART Board and then using the Capture Tool to import the image into your Notebook Page. Plus, the 40X-400X AmScope Compound Microscope is yours to keep and use on your SMART Board.
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Creating a Textbook w/Mac Book
BYO Mac (must have Leopard OS): $100 Advantage & Premium, $125 Basic
MacBook Air included: $1,099 Advantage & Premium, $1,124 Basic
10:00-3:00, 4/10@ITSCO OR 5/11@Minford
Tired of allocating district funds to textbooks that are not meeting your needs as well as your child's satisfaction? If so, join us as we explore the new MacBook authoring software, iBooks Author. With this robust tool you can easily create textbooks for your iPad collection. We will cover the basics of planning, editing, uploading, and techniques that lead to a quality textbook. Bring in a number of people from your district and get ready to have a curriculum rock-out party. Please come with an iPad with iBooks, a set of standards, and a curriculum map.
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Kindle Fire*
Equipment Options:
Option 1: Class and card only: $150
Option 2: w/ KINDLE$325 Advantage & Premium, $350 Basic
10:00-3:00, 4/18@ITSCO
The New Kindle Fire! Amazon's 7-inch multi-touch tablet that connects with their impressive collection of books, magazines, movies, and music. Unlike other versions of the Amazon Kindle, the Fire boasts a touch color screen, a Web-browsing experience, and an app market that puts it in competition with the Apple iPad. In this class participants receive an introduction on how to use the device and ideas for how it could be put to use in your school curriculum. A $25 Amazon Book card is included. Participants may select the Kindle Fire equipment option to receive a Kindle as part of their course fee.
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iPevo Document Camera*
$180 Advantage & Premium, $205 Basic
10:00-3:00, 5/2@ITSCO
Instantly transform any object into digital content! The iPevo Document Camera allows you to create a spontaneous and dynamic learning environment in your classroom. Attendees will learn how to use the document camera as well as ways it can enrich your lessons. An iPevo Point to View document camera is included for you to keep!
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Google Apps for Education
$100 Advantage & Premium, $125 Basic
10:00-3:00, 4/13@Minford, 4/20@Tri-Rivers OR 5/4@Huntington
Google loves educators! Join us as we explore Google tools that focus on the core areas of 21st century learning skill creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Google has created applications that help administrators organize information as well as communicate more efficiently and effectively. This class will focus on the following Google App Google+, Maps, Reader, News, and Sites.
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Thinking Collaboratively with Google Docs
$100 Advantage and Premium, $125 Basic
10:00-3:00, 4/20@ITSCO OR 4/27@Tri-Rivers
Google Docs is a great online office suite providing users the ability to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations from anywhere at anytime. Are you aware of its amazing collaborative features? Share and present presentations across the web, embed your document on your blog or website, even work on a spreadsheet together in real-time with 50 of your closest friends. All of this is possible and more with the power of Google Docs!
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Fun Tech Tools
$100 Advantage and Premium, $125 Basic
10:00-3:00, 5/4@Minford OR 5/23@ITSCO
The Web is full of fun tech tools for your classroom! Let's explore Wiffiti, a great polling tool for computers and cell phones, Prezi, a tool to make interesting student presentations, Weebly, to build student and class websites, and Pinterest, to visually bookmark ideas. We'll look at how to use Web 2.0 tools to jazz up your curriculum! Bring your ideas for a fun day full of tech tools!
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The Flipped Classroom: Turning Traditional Teaching on Its Head
$100 Advantage and Premium, $125 Basic
10:00-3:00, 4/13@Tri-Rivers, 4/20@Huntington, OR 5/11@ITSCO
Many educators are experimenting with flipping their classroom. Learn how educators are inverting the teaching methods by delivering instruction online outside of class and moving "homework" into class. We will look at tools that you can use to generate great learning outcomes and positive experiences for your students and strategies to make the flipped classroom work for you.
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Moodle Magic
$100 Advantage and Premium, $125 Basic
10:00-3:00, 5/4@Tri-Rivers
Moodle is a free Learning Management System (LMS) that allows educators to create their own online class environment. This course will focus on the beginning skills for creating a class and utilizing features such as assignments, quizzes, and wikis.
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I See Data Graphic Infographics in the Classroom
$130 Advantage & Premium, $155 Basic
10:00-3:00, 5/11@Tri-Rivers
Data is everywhere and bar graphs are boring. Data visualizations, or infographics, are a great way for you, or students, to demonstrate factual knowledge in a creative way. These visuals use images to demonstrate various facts. In this class we will talk about what makes good infographics and take time to make our own. Recipients receive a copy of The Information Design Handbook to keep.
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QR Code A Picture will Save you a Thousand Clicks
$100 Advantage & Premium, $125 Basic
10:00-3:00, 4/27@Huntington
With advancements to mobile computing QR, or Quick Response, codes are booming. QR codes are 3-D barcodes which hold small amounts of information. QR codes typically hold web addresses or text messages and transfer data with a snap. Using the camera found on your iPod, phone, or webcam teachers no longer have to wait as students peck web addresses or lose their homework assignment. In this class you will learn how to create, post, and use QR codes to transfer data and create fun activities such as treasure hunts and storytelling. In addition we will integrate QR codes with Google Sites for customized learning experiences.
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Learning for the Digital Age
FREE to all ITSCO Basic, Advantage and Premium Members!
10:00 - 3:00 4/18 @ITSCO, 5/22 @ITSCO
Learning for the Digital Age is a professional development initiative for Ohio's K-12 administrators and teachers that explores the role of technology in supporting critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and communication — the skills students need to be effective in today's classroom and tomorrow's workplace. This statewide collaboration of Ohio's Educational Technology Agencies, Educational Television Stations, and eTech Ohio provides high-quality interactive training for educators to help students use technology to master these essential skills for success throughout life. This class is FREE to all ITSCO Basic, Advantage and Premium Members!
Online & Blended Learning Classes
Go Gaga For Google Apps
$200 Advantage & Premium, $250 Basic
Online Classs: 4/9 - 5/20
In this six week, online class, participants will get a conceptual overview of Google Applications specifically Docs, Forms and Sites and how they can be harnessed for educational potential. Schools that model effective use of Google Applications will be showcased and participants will learn through hands on activities about how to create their own effective lessons using these powerful and free tools. Additional topics covered in the modules will include creating a Google Site and embedding other Google tools such as Docs, Forms, Translate and Calendar and best practices for engaging website design. Even after the modules have been completed, participants will benefit from an ongoing learning community of other educators using Google Applications in an educational setting. Participants must have email capability and access to the Internet. 15 contact hours will be awarded upon the completion of the course. One semester hour of graduate credit through Ashland University is available for an additional fee of $175. Participants may work through each weekly module at their own pace, but must complete all course work by 5/20.
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Beyond the Basic Use your SMART Board Today
$200 Advantage & Premium, $250 Basic
Online Class: 5/21 - 6/29
SMART Boards are great classroom tools! Are you ready to build some classroom activities and games while discovering the Notebook software in depth? This online class is intended for the user who understands the basic functions of their board and the Notebook software and wants to feel more confident with the software. The final project will showcase skills used in a lesson for your classroom. Access to a SMART Board and Notebook software is required. Participants must have email capability and access to the Internet. 15 contact hours will be awarded upon the completion of the course. One semester hour of graduate credit through Ashland University is available for an additional fee of $175. Participants may work through each weekly module at their own pace, but must complete all course work by 6/29.
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Teaching in a Blended Environment
$225 Advantage & Premium, $275 Basic
Blended: 9:00-12:00 on 6/8 AND 7/2 @ITSCO AND online classes (at your own pace) 6/8-7/1
Blended learning is a learning experience combining the Internet and face to face correspondence. However, course creation needs to be more than a series of links and written text placed on the shoulders of the learners to navigate. In these classes you will learn appropriate pedagogy to engage students, tools that will harness the power of the web for communication, such as Google Hangouts, and Ustream. Also, learn organizational tools such as Diigo and Google Sites. Finally, we will explore some formative assessment strategies using Moodle, Google Forms and web based PBL tools. 15 contact hours will be awarded upon the completion of the course. One semester hour of graduate credit through Ashland University is available for an additional fee of $175. To receive credit, participants must attend the two classes held at ITSCO as well as participate in the online classes.
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iPad Apps in the Classroom
$225 Advantage & Premium, $275 Basic
Blended Class: 10:00-3:00 on 4/17@ITSCO AND online 4/18-5/15 (at your own pace)
Blended:Do you have a passion for technology and want to take your iPad skills to the next level? This is the class for you. Participants will explore apps from popular categories like Productivity, Education, Social, and more. After testing and sharing about Apps you will create an share a sample iPad lesson. 15 contact hours will be awarded upon the completion of the course. One semester hour of graduate credit through Ashland University is available for an additional fee of $175. To receive credit, participants must attend one class held at ITSCO as well as participate in the online classes.
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Tech Talks (Via Webinar)
Collaborative Tools for the Classroom
4/23/12 4pm-4:30pm via webinar
Collaboration is one of the 4 C's of technology integration. Collaboration includes tools to promote communication to achieve a goal. During this webinar we will be looking at various web tools to assist in making planning and data aggregation take place more easily and efficiently between stake holders. Instructions on connecting to this webinar will be including in your registration confirmation.
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Top 10 Apps for Special Education
5/21/12 4pm-4:30pm via webinar
Mobile devices have opened up a world of new possibility in the special education environment. Join us as we discuss the cream of the crop free and some paid apps and ways to use them throughout the curriculum. Instructions on connecting to this webinar will be including in your registration confirmation.
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Special Events
Education Innovation Mixer - April 25, 2012 at TechColumbus from 5:30-8:30
This free event will include food and refreshments, networking, and brief presentations by your peers speaking about innovation, technology, education, and/or simply inspiration. Each presenter will have 5 minutes to inform, persuade and entertain the audience. No Sales Pitches! Don’t miss out! Come experience this lively, fast-paced, interactive event with ITSCO and TechColumbus. Follow the link above for full event details and to register.
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