Instructional Technology Offerings
Summer 2016 Professional Learning Experiences
Google Apps for Education 101: Google Drive and Docs
- When: June 22 - Canton Office, June 29 - Williamsport Office
- Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Cost: $20
- Credits: 4
Google Apps for Education 101: Gmail and Calendar
Google Apps for Education provides access to two incredible communication tools. This professional learning experience will focus on using gmail as a primary email service. This includes organizing, attaching documents, and more advanced ‘behind the scenes’ settings that you might have never known about. Then, we will turn to google’s calendar app and learn how to create and modify events, invite participants, and create and share calendars for home, work, and beyond. Participants will receive detailed instructions and examples to take with them to facilitate the use of these tools for the upcoming school year.
- When: July 6 - Canton Office, July 13 - Williamsport Office
- Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Cost: $20
- Credits: 4
Social Media in the Classroom & for the Teaching Professional
How can social media be used in the classroom safely while creating engaging educational experiences? Also, how can a teacher use social media to advocate and connect with parents, other educators, and the larger world community? This professional learning experience will seek to answer both of these questions while providing participants with both practical tips and sound educational theory on the usage of social media in the classroom. Participants will walk away with ideas and content that they can implement right away in the classroom and as professionals.
- When: July 20 - Williamsport Office, July 27 - Canton Office
- Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Cost: $20
- Credits: 4
Inexpensive Digital Storytelling
- When: August 4 - Williamsport Office, August 11 - Canton Office
- Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Cost: $20
- Credits: 4
BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
Email: sringkamp@iu17.org
Website: www.iu17.org
Location: 2400 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA, United States
Phone: 570-323-8561
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