May/June 2008| Volume 3 | Number 3
     
     
 
Sharpen The Saw
 
 
   
 
   

Professional Development- Teaching with Technology

Personalized Instruction
As you know, I have moved my office to the upper school in a room next to the Elliot Center (room 112). I have set up a consulting station where I can work with faculty and staff on just about any aspect of teaching with technology. I am here as a resource and can work with you individually to effectively use technology in ways that enhance the learning experience for today's learners. I am only an e-mail away and would be happy to work with you in any areas related to educational technology. You can also reach me at extension 5479.

Summer Opportunities

Summer time is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills. I am available throughout the summer to work with you on specific skills related to teaching with technology. We can schedule anything from a couple of hours to several days of intensive training customized to your interests and needs. Just contact me to schedule a time. I will be here for most of the summer and can work around your schedule. Examples of training opportunities:

  1. Advanced uses of the Smartboard and Smart notebook
  2. Digital Storytelling
  3. Effective course design in WebCT
  4. Effective and efficient course management with electronic resources
  5. Information Literacy for the 21st century
  6. Advanced design and functions of WebCT
  7. Incorporating appropriate emerging technologies (blogs, wikis, social bookmarking etc) in course work
  8. Guided exploration of Office 2007
  9. The sky is the limit...
 
   
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Conferences
 
The following conferences are worth considering as you look at your professional development opportunities for next year.  
NECC

National Educational Computing Conference
June 29-July 2 2008

This is a huge conference with no end of ideas and innovations. It is an international conference in education and technology with approximately 18,000 attendees. If you are looking for a great opportunity to see the latest in technology and pedagogy, this is a great place to start.

 

 

 

  
TxDLA

TxDLA: Texas Distance Learning Association
April 6-9, 2009

This year, the Texas Distance Learning Association will hold its annual conference in Corpus Christi. This is a wonderful group of about 800 educators from all arenas of education. You will find a mix of public and private institutions including K-12, Higher Education, Military, Corporate and Healthcare. This amazing mix of educators makes for a stimulating environment to explore the latest in using technology to extend learning environments.

 
 

 

  
TCEA

TCEA: Texas Distance Learning Association
February 2-6, 2009

This is one of the largest state educational technology conferences in the country. With over 8000 educators in attendance, there is no shortage of ideas and resources. This conference is always held in the beautiful city of Austin.

 
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