Morris County ETTC

Educational Technology Training Center Professional Development Registered Provider #5

Give Your Students What They Want- Screencasting in the Classroom
Course Description: A picture (or video) is worth a thousand words.
For students who are primarily visual (vs. aural) learners, screencasting allows them to see and hear the material you want to present.
Screencasting, records exactly what is happening on your computer screen as a video. With a microphone, you can also add audio, usually your own commentary. Some of the real handy uses of screencasting in the classroom are:
- Answer a student question that lends itself to audio/visual rather than text.
- Create a (computer) video clip of you, or a guest speaker, talking while displaying PowerPoint slides or other visuals.
- Make a movie to show your students and/or fellow teachers exactly what you mean by creating a quick how-to video tutorial for using computer programs or web applications.
Using Jing, you will move from printed instructions to visual guides. Jing also snaps pictures of your computer screen, which you can post on Flickr, share on Twitter on send to a friend. It uploads your image or video to their sharing service (Screencast.com, or other places) before you can type “Hey”.
(Prerequisite: General understanding of how to use the computer)

Web 2.0 Tools- Blogs and Wikis
Course Description: An overview of these web 2.0 applications
A “blog” or “weblog” is a simple webpage that anyone with an Internet connection can create. A blog can be an online diary or journal, a discussion board, a way to disseminate assignments online. It can be random thoughts or a political soapbox. Learn how to create your own and have it hosted for free!
PB wiki is an easy- to- use, free online space, where you can create and share information among a number of users. In the classroom, pb wiki is a free tool that empowers every student to participate in group projects. Easy to set up- it works just like typing in Microsoft Word. Wikis usually consist of text, but you can also include photos & images.
(Prerequisite: General understanding of how to use the computer and Windows.)

Expand Your Educational Horizons with Twitter
Course Description: Join one of the latest and most popular Internet phenomena!
Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that has changed the way many people communicate. Connect with the world, and find information for classroom projects and/or discussions, or connect with your fellow educators to get new ideas for your classroom. By following other like-minded twitterers, you can find links for professional development, meetings, plus other useful information. Who knows, you can develop a strong Twitter presence and have thousands of followers.
(Prerequisite: General understanding of how to use the computer)

PowerPoint- Movies, Sounds and Hyperlinks
Course description: Go beyond the uninspiring PPT presentation. Keep your audience engaged with embedded movies, hyperlinks, and sounds.
(Prerequisite: An understanding of how to use Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows.)