Morris County ETTC

Educational Technology Training Center Professional Development Registered Provider #5

Smart Board- Introduction
Course Description: The SMART Board interactive whiteboard transforms your classroom into an interactive working and learning environment. With the combined power of the projector, computer and whiteboard, you can do everything you do on the computer, and more…Simply touch the SMART Board interactive whiteboard to highlight key points, access applications and Web sites, and write notes in electronic ink. Your hand becomes the mouse! Then, save all your work to one file that you can print, e-mail or post to a Web site. Touch the screen to control your computer!
? Convert handwriting to editable text
? Write in electronic ink
? Save, print, or e-mail notes
? Highlight key information with easy-to-use tools
(Prerequisite: None)

Introduction to PowerPoint
Course description: This two-day workshop will provide you with the skills to create a multimedia lesson plan for your classroom. Bring a lesson plan you would like to use to design your multimedia lesson. We will cover the basics, plus more….
(Prerequisite: General understanding of how to use the computer and Windows.)

PowerPoint- Tips, Tricks, Bells and Whistles
Course description: Go beyond the uninspiring PPT presentation. Keep your audience engaged with embedded movies, hyperlinks, sounds, object animations, backgrounds, plus lots more…
Create presentation notes, handouts, master slides, plus more….
Bring your presentation ideas with you.
(Prerequisite: An understanding of how to use Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows.)

Web Literacy- Effective Use of Google Search
Course Description: Discover how web-based resources and collaborations support the implementation of the 2009 Core Curriculum Content Standards. In this workshop, we will:
* Explore free and accessible resources for various content areas and grade levels
* Learn how to cultivate successful global online teacher and student collaborations
* Apply effective search techniques
* Build resource engines for posting.
(Prerequisite: None)

Organize Your Computer Files
Course Description: “Help!!! I can’t find my file. I know I saved it … somewhere”.
This workshop will teach you how to organize your computer desktop and hard drive to make locating files quick and easy. You will learn how to make electronic folders, remove unwanted files, use the Search feature to find missing documents, and even change the look of your desktop.
(Prerequisite: None)

Twitter Resources for Educators
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)