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June EdTech Leadership Network Meeting June 9, 2009
See details on the ETLN Page
CTAP 3 OnePlace Portal
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Technology Funding Newsletter
CTAP Region 3 Staff Development
Welcome to CTAP Region 3 Summer Staff Development 2009. See below for staff development opportunities from CTAP Region 3. Summer Staff Development Flyers & Registration Info:
OnePlace/Discovery Streaming 2-Day Technology Academies
These two-day academies are available only to one individual in a position to provide support to their teacher colleagues at schools that are currently subscribing to the CTAP 3 OnePlace Portal. There is no charge to attend this workshop.
2-day OnePlace/DiscoveryStreaming Academy - June 8-9, 2009 El Dorado County
2-day OnePlace/DiscoveryStreaming Academy - June 10-11, 2009 Yuba City Unified
2-day OnePlace/DiscoveryStreaming Academy - June 15-16, 2009 Sacramento COE
2-day OnePlace/DiscoveryStreaming Academy - June 17-18, 2009 Sacramento COE
TechEL - A Trainer of Trainers Workshop
TechEL Registration Flyer (pdf)
Online TechEL Registration From- Please mail in your check or PO.
July 27-29, 2009, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sacramento County Office of Education
Cost: $249
The TechEL staff development and technology resources provides current research, effective instructional strategies, and relevant technology resources and materials in all core curriculum for busy classroom teachers.
This 3 day Trainer of Trainers Institute will focus on core curriculum resources available at TechEL and models for redelivering the content to teachers at the district or school level. Participants will receive hands on learning using Inspiration, Photo Story 3, and Movie Maker software, and will create instructional materials for English Learner students. Tips on how to use iPhoto and iMovie will also be shared. Participants will leave with a toolkit of resources, strategies, and knowledge of how to effectively support English Learners with technology.
All participants will receive a copy of Inspiration 8, the book
Classroom Instruction that Works for English Language Learners,
and a trainer account to Curriculum Companion.
Tech EL Registration Flyer (Pdf)
iTELL Teacher Training - Integrating Technology for English Learners
August 12-14, 2009, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sacramento County Office of Education
Cost: $199
iTell Registration Flyer (pdf)
Online iTell Registration Form - Please mail in your check or PO.
The iTELL project teaches the effective use of technology tools to implement research based strategies in support of English Learners. These strategies have been shown to improve teaching and enhance learning for EL students.
This workshop encompasses three days of face-to-face training and an additional online component. Teachers will learn strategies for supporting English Learners with their adopted curriculum while using software based graphic organizational tools, free online resources, digital storytelling techniques, and interactive technologies.
During the iTELL training, participants will create technology-enhanced products that can
immediately be used in the classroom. The products will include: a collection of images and
online resources to support a unit or lesson, a graphic content dictionary to enhance academic
vocabulary acquisition, and a multi-media project.
iTell Registration Flyer (pdf)
Moodle Staff Development: Moodle Boot Camp
June 23-24, 2009, 9:00 am - 4 pm
Sacramento County Office of Education
Cost: $195
Moodle Boot Camp - June 23-24, 209 Sacramento COE
Online Moodle Registration Form - Please send in your check or PO.
Advanced Moodle Training - August 11, 2009 - Flyer coming soon.
Register for the June 23-24th Moodle Boot Camp using the online form. Final registration confirmation will be made in the order that payment is received by check or purchase order. This class is limited to 25 participants. You will be contacted by phone or email when your registration is confirmed.
Curriculum Companion Summer Workshops
In this workshop series,
participants will learn about
various options for integrating
technology with their grade level
of their adopted ELA curriculum.
Participants will also learn how
to access curriculum and training
resources at Curriculum
Companion, receive a one
year teacher subscription to
the web site, and a copy of
Robert Marzano’s book.
Register for any or all of the Curriculum Companion Workshops Below - Flyer
Cost per workshop is $99 -
9:00 - 4:00 PM
Sacramento County Office
of Education, PC Computer Lab
10474 Mather Blvd,
Mather, CA 95655
Continental breakfast
and lunch served daily.
Creating Effective Graphic Organizers to Support English Language Learners
August 3, 2009
INSPIRATION 8 SOFTWARE INCLUDED
Cost: $99
Discover the benefits of graphic organizing software and examine the research of Robert Marzano that
supports the use of nonlinguistic representations. Learn where Inspiration software can be used to support
all learners, especially English Language Learners, in your English Language Arts curriculum. You
will also be provided with guided instruction and hands on time to learn to use the software, and have
an opportunity to view short Inspiration tutorials in case you are not already familiar with Inspiration.
Finally, access Curriculum Companion and view the graphic organizing templates that are part of the web
site, learn to modify them to meet the specific needs of your classroom, and create graphic organizing
templates of your own. Registration Flyer
Powerful PowerPoint Presentations -
August 4, 2009
Cost: $99
Learn how to effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 to create powerful presentations to support components
of your English Language Arts curriculum. Examine the research of Robert Marzano and the activities
in your ELA adoption to discover where this software is an appropriate tool for you or your students
to create presentations. Learn to create a PowerPoint with images, hyperlinks, nonlinear navigation, and
video. Finally, access Curriculum Companion and view the presentations available for your ELA adoption. Registration Flyer
Using Video to Support Vocabulary Development -
August 5, 2009
Cost: $99
Uncover the power of video to support vocabulary development in your English Language Arts curriculum
and learn how to use Windows Movie Maker, the free software that comes with Windows. Examine the
current research linked to the effectiveness of video in the classroom, especially with English Language
Learners, and explore your ELA adoption to find where video would be an appropriate tool. Learn how to
create an instructional, informational, or classroom movie using audio, graphics, and video resources
found online. Registration Flyer
Building Background with Photo Story 3 -
August 6, 2009
Cost: $99
Combine images, audio, and special effects to create a photo story to build background for a reading
selection or to launch a unit or theme in your English Language Arts adoption. Examine the research behind
using multimedia to support learning and delve into your ELA curriculum to find where multimedia is
an appropriate tool. Learn how to use Photo Story 3, free downloadable Windows software, and create a
photo story, complete with narration, motion, and music to support your English Language Arts program. Registration Flyer
More Summer 2009 Professional Development Coming Soon!
netTrekker Staff Development - June 30, 2009
Advanced Moodle Training - August 11, 2009
CTAP Live Online Classes
 Curriculum Companion
http://www.curriculumcompanion.orgCurriculum Companion is a product of the Instructional Technology and Learning Resources Department located at the Sacramento County Office of Education. Curriculum Companion offers an extensive library of curriculum resources aligned directly to the activities and lessons in the Open Court, Houghton Mifflin, McDougal Littell, and Holt state adopted curriculum materials in English Language Arts, making it a perfect resource for schools and districts in Program Improvement (PI). In addition, Curriculum Companion offers a number of professional development resources for technology integration into the English Language Arts classroom. The site hosts over 600 narrated multimedia tutorials on popular software and websites, providing that "just in time" support. Independent self-guide Teacher Explorations get teachers started with setting the stage for technology, and online recorded classes provide 24/7 instruction for teachers wanting to learn new skills and software applications. Finally, with a trainer license, districts and schools can use the already developed flexible training modules to deliver professional development on technology integration locally. |