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Posted:  May 16, 2007

Paraprofessional
2008 Summer Technology Sessions

 

Paras:  Sessions marked in PINK below are for Paras ONLY and will be offered in computer labs.  You will be using the lab computers for these sessions.

For all other sessions (marked in YELLOW) you will need to come EARLY and check out a laptop computer to use during the session. (Bring photo ID.)

 

Technology sessions will be held on August 13-15. 
These sessions will be held at Bowie Middle School.
This will allow you to plan technology sessions around your required subject sessions.

    
Paras ONLY
(you will be in a computer lab)
 
    
You will need to come early and
check out a laptop for this session.

Map of Bowie Middle School
(Room numbers shown below for sessions.)

August

August

 

Wednesday (August 13)

8:30 - 10:00

10:05 - 11:35

Lunch

1:00-2:25

2:30 - 4:00

Technology Integration in a K-2 Classroom (Elem)
Room 101

Teaching in an Inspired Classroom (Elem)
Room 105

Learning Resources - Using the State Databases (All teachers and librarians)  
Room 126

Use SketchUp in the Elementary Classroom (Elem)
Room 122

 

Podcasting Elem Math/Science (Elem)
Room 104

Podcasting for Elementary LA/SS (Elem)
Room 104

 

Instructional Applications for Excel in Middle School Math
Room 103

Excel Basics Extended
Room 103

 

Thinkfinity: An Amazing Teacher Resource for All Subjects
Room 124

Turn up the H.E.A.T. with LoTI
Room 105

 

Turn up the H.E.A.T. with LoTI
Room 105

Using Google Notebook as an Instructional Tool
Room 106

Gizmos and Genetics  (MS/HS)
Room 106

 

Google Reader: Manage the Overwhelming World of Blogs!
Room 106

Teaching with Video Clips
Room 106

 Making SmartBoard Fun (Elem)
Library

Shelfari, the Virtual Bookshelf
Library

 

Teaching with Timeliner
Room 122

Quizzes on Blackboard
Room 122

Blackboard System Upgrade Overview
Room 124

     

 

Thursday (August 14)

8:30 - 10:00

10:05 - 11:35

Lunch

1:00-2:25

2:30 - 4:00

Basic Computer Skills for Paraprofessionals (Paras Only)
Room 127

 

Making Connections: Curriculum and Technology in the Secondary Social Studies Classroom
Room 104

 

Basic Word for Paraprofessionals (Paras Only)
Room 127

Podcasting for Secondary Math/Science  (MS/HS)
Room 102

 

Podcasting Secondary LA/SS  (MS/HS)
Room 102

Balanced Literacy Blogs (Elem)
Room 103

 

Accommodations and Modifications Using Technology (Elem)
Room 103

Making Connections: Curriculum and Technology in the Secondary Science Classroom
Room 104

 

Interactive PowerPoint
Library

Teaching Character Traits with Interactive Bubble Maps (Elem)
Room 105

 

Postcards from the Past (Elem)
Room 105

Getting the Best from Gradespeed
Room 105

Publisher
Room 106

 

Shelfari, the Virtual Bookshelf
Room 106

 

 

Friday (August 15)

8:30 - 10:00

10:05 - 11:35

Lunch

1:00-2:25

2:30 - 4:00

Claymation - Visualizing Instructional Concepts (Elem)
Room 103

 

Integrating Technology into the Elementary Curriculum: Part I (Elem)
Room 102

 

Integrating Technology into the Elementary Curriculum: Part II (Elem)
Room 102

Making Connections: Curriculum and Technology in the Secondary Language Arts Classroom  (MS/HS)
Room 104

 

Making Connections: Curriculum and Technology in the Secondary Math & Science Classroom  (MS/HS)
Room 104

Basic Excel for Paraprofessionals (Paras Only)
Room 127

 

Basic Power Point for Paraprofessionals (Paras Only)
Room 127

Language Arts and Poetry in an Inspired Bilingual Classroom (Elem)
Room 105

Thinkfinity - Let's Start Exploring!
Room 105

 

Microsoft Word in the Classroom
Room 105

Microsoft Outlook: Make Teaching Easier with Organizational Tools
Room 105

Google Reader: Manage the Overwhelming World of Blogs!
Room 106

Balanced Literacy & Technology Integration
Room 106

 

Bringing it All Together: Student Assessment/Feedback with Blackboard, Grade Speed and Instructional Resources  (MS/HS)
Room 106

Using Google Notebook as an Instructional Tool
Room 106

Balanced Literacy & Technology Integration
Library

   

Blackboard System Upgrade Overview
Room 122