Technology+Liaisons

=May Technology Meeting Agenda=

**Introduction to Scratch**
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 * Scratch website http://scratch.mit.edu
 * Downloading and installation
 * Basic controls
 * Downloading projects
 * Remixing
 * sharing projects
 * User accounts
 * Uploading
 * preparing for next steps

Resources:
[|WorkshopDesignGuide.pdf] Learnscratch.org

Epals for Global Collaboration = Welcome to the World's Largest K-12 Learning Network! = = ePals is the leading provider of safe collaborative technology for schools to connect and learn in a protected, project-based learning network. With classrooms in 200 countries and territories, ePals makes it easy to connect learners locally, nationally or internationally. =

**ePals LearningSpace allows schools and districts to combine:**


 * Safe web 2.0 communication tools including email, blogs, wikis, forums and media galleries
 * Member profiles and digital lockers for developing shared portfolios
 * School-related documents including Word, PowerPoint, PDFs, video and audio files
 * District and school-approved contact groups including students, teachers, parents and even guest lecturers and experts
 * Access to the ePals Global Community for collaboration beyond a school or district

= = = = =April Technology Meeting Agenda=

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=March Technology Meeting Agenda= · ** Description of [|Sketch Up]** o ** Download link PC or Mac ** · ** Why use it? How can SketchUp support standards-based instruction? ** o ** Student ** o ** Teacher ** · ** Instructional Ideas ** o ** Elementary ** o ** Middle School ** o ** High School ** · ** SketchUp Resources & Tutorials ** o **[]** o **[|https://youtube.com] (search “sketchup new user) ** o **[] (self-paced tutorials) ** o **[] (SketchUp Community Resources) ** o **__[] (Gallery) __**
 * __Sketch up__ **

· ** Description of [|Google Sites] (download link) ** o ** Create Web Content ** o ** Collect Resources ** o ** Control Use & Editing ** · ** Why use it? How can Google Sites support standards-based instruction? ** o ** Students use ** o ** Teacher use ** · ** Instructional Ideas ** o **[|9th Grade Global Communications]** · ** Google Site Resources & Tutorials ** o **[] (google sites video) ** o **[] (Google Sites tutorial) ** o **[] (Google Sites Interactive Tutorial) ** o **[] (Sites for teachers) **
 * __Google Sites__ **

· **What are customized search engines?** · **Why use it? How does a customized search engine support standards-based instruction?** · **Instructional Ideas** · **Additional Resources** o ** Google Scholar ( [|http://scholar.google.com] ) ** o ** Google Books ( [|http://books.google.com] ) ** o ** Google News ( [|http://news.google.com] ) ** o ** Google Blog Search ( [|http://blogsearch.google.com] ) **
 * __Customized Search Engines__ **

=February Technology Meeting Agenda=
 * **8:30 - 9:00** **News and Updates from OET**
 * **[|A&E: Massachusetts twins make mark in business, literary world]**
 * **9:00 - 11:30 Vendor Presentation Animation-ish [[file:Animation-ish FTP Classroom Download Instructions for MAC.pdf]] [[file:Animation-ish FTP09 Classroom Download Instructions WINDOWS.pdf]]--** [|**FableVision**]
 * **Lunch**
 * **Objective: Using FableVision and other free Animation Software Products, participants will create a model lesson to demonstrate how these products can be used to support content area instruction.** **Teacher created content will be uploaded to the technology liaison ning**.
 * **12:30 - 1:00 Collaborative Activity: Gather and list on the technology liaisons ning free animation software.**
 * **1:00 - 1:45 Using varying animation software tools, create a model lesson about using animation software to enhance instruction. Post your animation to the technology liaisons ning with a brief review of the software.[[file:Links and articles about comics to enhance instruction.doc]]**

**Free Animation Software**

 * **1:45 - 2:30 Share final products on the ning.**
 * **2:30 - 2:45 Workshop evaluation**

= = =January Technology Meeting Agendas= **The New York Department of Education passcode is Xqy2BeX79m**
 * 8:30 - 9:00 Intros and News from OET
 * 9:00 - 9:45 Vendor Presentation -- Discovery Learning
 * Below are the instructions for using **Power Media Plus** also provides instructional videos (for free). All NYCDOE teachers and administrators are entitled to an account. Please feel free to share this information as needed. **U**se the general passcode below to create teacher accounts.
 * Sir Ken Robinson: "[|Do Schools Kill Creativity]"


 * 9:45 - 10:30 Using the Computer Liaisons' Ning to Share Resources
 * Post a strategy or resource you have used successfully to support teachers in content area instruction
 * Comment upon the strategy of at least 2 other participants
 * Whole group discussion
 * 1) How can virtual forum conversations be a helpful technique with students?
 * 2) Is there a place for virtual conversations within your school?
 * 10:30 - 10:45 Break
 * Today's Objectives: To create a virtual network for you to use with your staff. The purpose of creating a ning is to establish a platform to collaborate with colleagues within your building without leaving your classroom.
 * Design is Essential
 * Good Ning vs. Bad Ning (Let's look for some examples)
 * Ning Guidelines
 * [|Ning in Education]
 * Educational Networking
 * Compiling criteria for an effective ning
 * Posting to the found Ning
 * 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch


 * 12:30 - 1:15 Creating your Ning based upon good design criteria.


 * 1:15 - 2:00 Resourcing
 * Invite your staff to your Ning
 * Using ARIS Connect
 * Using Outlook
 * Invite your Technology Liaison Colleagues to your Ning
 * Creating Differentiated Groups within your Ning
 * 2:00 - 2:15 Ning Showcase - Share your hard work
 * 2:15 - 2:30 Evaluation

=December Technology Meeting Agendas= · · [] · · Examples · Creating a mind map for planning the process · · [|creating storyboards]planning your shots · ·  · [] · [] · · Examples Creating a mind map for planning the process · · [|Creating storyboards]planning your shots · ·  · [|http://www.discoveryeducation.com] · [] · · [] · · Examples Creating a mind map for planning the process [|Creating storyboards] Planning your shots ·
 * Agenda for December 9, 2009 **
 * Agenda for December 10, 2009 **
 * Agenda for December 16, 2009 **