Tech Cafe
Serving up some Tech-licitible Entrees...
Tech Cafe Opens for Another Great Year....
The Instructional Technology Department is proud to offer technology professional development through the Technology Cafe. Courses are offered 3:30 - 5:30 at WLGreene in the computer lab unless otherwise noted. For more information, please contact your instructional technology coach or Matthew Mayo. You must register for Tech Café sessions through Schoollink. If an attendee takes 5 courses (2 hours each = 10 hours), they can earn 1 CEU. No partial CEUs will be awarded.
Offerings....
iPad Starter
Beginning steps in using iPads in the classroom. Learn the basics of using an iPad.
Level: Beginner
Audience: All
Dates: 12/3
Powerschool End of Grading Help Sessions
Level: Intermediate
Audience: All
Dates: 10/10
Gmail Bisque
Did you know your Gmail account can do more than just email? Learn the latest tips and tricks on how one account can make your life easier.
Level: Beginner
Audience: All
Dates: 12/10
Google Hangout
Experience a new level of power in collaboration. Bring conversations to life with photos, emoji, and even group video calls for free. Connect with students or colleagues across computers, Android and Apple devices.
Level: Intermediate
Audience: All
Dates: 10/29
Google Docs
Get introduced to the possibilities of using Google Docs to foster collaboration in the classroom and professionally. Learn how to create, share, and chat all within Google Docs.
Level: Intermediate
Audience: All
Dates: 10/22
Excellent Edmodo
Edmodo is a social networking site for teachers and students - and so much more! This free resource allows teachers and students a safe environment to communicate, collaborate, and have fun. Learn how to create groups for students, how to use the many features, such as posting assignments and quizzes, populating a library of content, connecting with other educators, and even awarding recognition to students.
Level: Beginning
Audience: All
Dates: 10/22
New Bloomin’ Apps
New Bloomin’ Apps - Learn about new Apps and Web 2.0 tools that will support Blooms and CC. From iPad apps to websites that can bridge your resources together.
Level: Beginning
Audience: All
Dates: 12/5
Evernote Power
Help your students...or yourself...become more organized and productive with this suite of software and services designed for note taking and archiving. This tool will help you remember and act upon ideas, projects and experiences across all the computers, phones and tablets you use.
Level: Intermediate
Audience: All
Dates: 10/24
CURRICULUM BASED ENTREES
Math Tools (Pearson )
Learn how to build successful math skills with innovative lessons, research-based instruction, and a wealth of reliable teaching tools in our new resource: Pearson Math.
Level: Beginner
Audience: All
Dates: 10/24
Write to Learn (Pearson)
Learn how to get your students writing across the curriculum with our new resource: Write to Learn.
Level: Beginner
Audience: Grades 4-8
Dates: 10/29
STEM (science/tech)
Learn about some the hottest resources for “beefing up” your students’ STEM skills.
Level: Intermediate
Audience: All
Date: 11/7
APPLE/MAC BASED ENTREES
iMovie iPads
Want to encourage individual expression, spawn creativity, revitalize content, promote collective knowledge construction and individual reflection with a new tools for student products in classrooms with iPads? Learn how to create iMovies on an iPad and get ideas for effective integration in your classroom.
Level: Intermediate
Audience: All
Dates: 11/7
iMovie Macbook
Want to encourage individual expression, spawn creativity, revitalize content, promote collective knowledge construction and individual reflection with a new tools for student products in classrooms with MacBooks? Learn how to create iMovies on a MacBook and get ideas for effective integration in your classroom.
Level: Intermediate
Audience: All
Dates: 11/7
iMovie Trailers
Got Macbooks and want to spawn creativity, revitalize content, promote collective knowledge construction but not quite ready to start from scratch? Then learn to use these templates which allow students to easily edit audio, add effects, and share their learning.
Level: Intermediate
Audience: All
Dates: 11/14
Web 2.0
Learn about web based tools that support Bloom's Taxonomy and Web 2.0. From web resources to websites that can bridge your resources together.
Level: Beginner
Audience: All
Dates: 11/14
iBooks Author
Learn how to create your own ebooks with iBooks Author to use on the iPads. Create interactive books that can be accessed through iBooks. (Follow up with teachers required.)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: All
Dates: 10/21
iTunesU
Create your own iTUNESU courses for your students, parents, and faculty. All for free! (Follow up with teachers required.)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: All
Dates: 10/28
Tech Cafe NRMPS
Email: mcmayo@nrms.k12.nc.us
Website: http://schoollink.net/nrms/
Location: 323 E 6th St Nashville, NC 27856