After School Professional
Development Workshops 2010-2011
These
after school workshops are first offered to the staff in our District and
will count toward professional development hours. If space remains, these
workshops are available to the community of Roselle.
Pre-registration is
required, the form for registration can be obtained by clicking here.
When workshops are held in the computer labs and hands-on,
registration is limited to 24 participants per class. Attendance is
voluntary and teacher's will not be compensated for their attendance.
Please
do not sign up for advanced or intermediate workshop unless you have basic
knowledge of program.
Intro To Hitachi Starboard -Shim Academy Staff
(Open to district staff, but space is reserved for Preschool staff)
Learn the Fundamentals of using the newly installed Hitachi Starboard To Maximize Instruction
(For beginners)
Shim Academy Conference Room Roselle Computer Lab
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Greg Moser, Troxxell Communications
Wednesday, 12-15-2010
Use Your Hitachi Interactive Starboards Like a “STAR”
(Reserved for District staff using the Hitachi Interactive Boards)
Come and see the wonderful and innovative things that an interactive board can do for your lesson plans. Find out how engaging your lessons can be with a technology infusion.
Grace Wilday Hr. High School (PC Lab) demy Conference Room Roselle Computer Lab
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Greg Moser, Troxxell Communications
Wednesday, 01-05-2011
Use Your Hitachi Interactive Starboards Like a “STAR” (Abraham Clark High School Staff ONLY!)
Come and see the wonderful and innovative things that an interactive board can do for your lesson plans. Find out how engaging your lessons can be again with a technology infusion.
Abraham Clark High School Room 200
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Greg Moser, Troxxell Communications
Thursday, 01-06- 2011
Class Pages
(Middle School & High School)
“Jazz Up” your class pages on E-chalk. Learn new feature and tricks to get your parents logging in to your class page on a regular basis. Learn how to create group discussion with your E-chalk registered parents to create a more collaborative relationship with your stakeholders.
Leonard V. Moore Middle School Computer Lab
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Linwood Stevens
Thursday, 01-06-2011
Class Pages “TOO”
(Elementary Schools)
“Jazz Up” your class pages on E-chalk. Learn new feature and tricks to get your parents logging in to your class page on a regular basis. Learn how to create group discussion with your E-chalk registered parents to create a more collaborative relationship with your stakeholders.
Leonard V. Moore Middle School Computer Lab
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Bella Lambrakopoulos
Thursday, 01-06-2011
Standard Genesis Registration (Reserved for School Secretaries ONLY)
Staff will gain an understanding of the correct ways to record student information in order to reconcile state reports.
Leonard V. Moore Middle School Computer Lab
3:00 – 4:30 PM
TBD
Thursday, 01-20-2011
Study Island
Learn the proper use for Study Island and new features and tools to maximize your students’ progress on the NJASK and NJPASS
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
3:30 – 5:30 PM
TBD
Thursday, 01-27-2011
CYBER-BULLIYNG
Become an ADVOCATE in the efforts to prevent Cyber-bullying. Learn the many ways cyber-bullying can take place and ways you can remain vigilant
Grace Wilday Jr. High School Mac Lab
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Lisa Bregman
Tuesday, 02-01-2011
Discovery Education Learning Tools
Streaming Videos and student projects at your fingertips. Come Discover a great supplemental tool to keep your students engaged and successful in learning.
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Gym
3:30 – 5:30 PM
TBD
Tuesday, 02-10-2011
Intro to Microsoft Word
Create, Save, Revise, and Retrieve a document
Insert Text, pictures, and objects into your document
Change fonts and object sizes to suit your purpose
Page Layout and Printing functions
Utilize Microsoft References to help you create accurate documents
Already know about creating documents in Word? “Intro to Word” Workshop participants will be navigating through the new Microsoft Word Menu Bars. Join us and decrease the number of “Hey, Where did it go” episodes in your individual workspace
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Gym
3:30 – 5:30 PM
TBD
Tuesday, 02-21-2011
Microsoft Office 2007 Make it as easy as 1,2,3!
The Microsoft Office workshop is meant for individuals with a basic understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite. This workshop will give the learner a working knowledge of the new features in Word and PowerPoint, allowing you to navigate the applications with ease.
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Gym
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Bella Lambrakopoulos
Thursday, 03- 3,-2011
Introduction to MAC Computers (Session 1)
Prerequisites: Practical knowledge of computers
This workshop will focus on getting a basic knowledge of using MAC computers. This course is designed for anyone who has been hesitant to use the MACs or anyone who wants/needs basic knowledge and key fundamentals. This workshop will increase your comfort level in using them for yourself and with your students. Similarities of the MAC and PC will be shared so PC skills can be easily transferred to the MAC.
Leonard V. Moore Middle School Computer lab
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Linwood Stevens
Thursday, 03-10-2011
Web 2.0 tools
From wordle, to Voicethread, to Glogster, to ikispaces, to
blogs, to podcasts, to polleverywhere.com, to Animoto to Jing, to pixton.com,
etc and how and when to apply these tools to each subject area....these tools also comply with PBL and UDL.
Grace Wilday Jr. High School Mac Lab
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Lisa Bregman
Thursday, 03-17-2011
Introduction to PowerPoint 2007 Learn the ‘proper etiquette’ when creating a PowerPoint Presentation
The workshop introduces Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics covered include creating presentation and slides, placing and editing text, and adding visual objects to slides. The layout and features of PowerPoint 2007 will be part of the course content.
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Gym
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Bella Lambrakopoulos
Thursday, 03-24-2011
Become a Publisher Expert
Ever saw a great flyer or brochure and wondered, “Hey, how did they do that?” Wonder no more! Put your class on the maps by creating your own advertisement to promote your students successes! Toot your own horn with MS Publisher.
Grace Wilday Jr. High School Mac Lab
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Lisa Breman
Thursday, 03-11-2011
Project Based Learning Integrating Technology & PBL
What is Project Based Learning (PBL)?
Learn the true meaning and purpose of PBL and benefits of PBL,
student and teacher roles when doing PBL and How you can use technology to support PBL?
Grace Wilday Jr. High School Mac Lab
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Lisa Bregman
Thursday, 05-03-2011
Social Networking
Learn the educational benefits to social networking, proper settings, and use in your professional and personal settings.
3:30 – 5:30 PM
TBD
Thursday, 05-12-2011
Just Google It!
Learn how to use the tool, and how to create a website and Google Tools (like everything it has to offer from effective internet search engines to free e-books, etc)
Learn a variety of Google tools that can be used in education. Discover innovative and collaborative technology tools that are yours for free. This hands-on presentation will focus on ways educators can utilize advanced search techniques and implement Google tools into instruction.
Grace Wilday Hr. High School (Mac Lab)
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Lisa Bregman
Thursday, 05-19-2011
Introduction to MAC Computers (Session 2)
This workshop will focus on getting a basic knowledge of using MAC computers. This course is designed for anyone who has been hesitant to use the MACs or anyone who wants/needs basic knowledge and key fundamentals. This workshop will increase your comfort level in using them for yourself and with your students. Similarities of the MAC and PC will be shared so PC skills can be easily transferred to the MAC. Prerequisites: Practical knowledge of computers.
Leonard V. Moore Middle School Computer lab
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Linwood Stevens
Thursday, 06-02-2011
Microsoft Movie Maker
Create, edit, and share home/school movies with friends & staff. Compile and edit a movie from video clips & pictures. Add special effects, music, and narration with ease. Share your movies with your class, staff, family & friends.
Come to the class with a flash drive filled with your favorite pictures and let’s bring them to life in your very own movie.