Thursday, March 18, 2010  4 to 6 pm

*2 hours Professional Development credit offered

 

Nicenet.org: a SAFE, FREE, EASY to navigate web-based learning environment for classrooms that digital immigrants and natives can set up and maintain.

 

After attending this workshop, teachers will be able to set up and maintain nicenet.org blogs in classrooms, utilizing functions that aid in academics and create enthusiasm in your students.

 

To register, click here.

 

Thursday, March 19, 2010  1:30 to 4:30 pm

Parent education is a critical piece of building strong digital citizenship.  We need to provide parents with facts about their child’s digital life, including responsible use of social networking, and consequences of sexting, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, and cyberbullying.  Targeted for site administrators, this workshop will provide free resources and tools for hosting Parent Ed Nights.

To register, click here.

 

Thursday, April 22, 2010 4 to 6 pm

** 2 hours Professional Development credit offered

This session is to learn how to build your own Moodle online classroom. Starting with the basics of creating a course and adding students, intermediate Moodle skills like posting a file and creating a label, and more advanced items like creating a forum, glossary, and time permitting a quiz.

Please make sure you bring unit materials you would like to incorporate into your Moodle site.

As this is a working session, please bring your laptop.

 

To register, click here.

 

ActivShops are held on the 3^rd Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.  The following dates are open for registration: March 16; April 20; May 18.  Space is limited so register now!

 

During these ActivWorkshops, you will

• Enhance your ActivClassroom usage in your content area
• Get hands-on guidance from an ActivExpert
• Connect and share ideas with other ActivEducators in Ventura County

Prerequisites: ActivInspire or ActivStudio abilities include:

1. Proficiency in creating flipchart lesson,exploring Resource Browser/Library and using ActivSoftware math tools
2. Beginning usage of camera and video recorder tools, creating action objects, and inserting/embedding media files and web links

Materials: A flash drive (to save and share your work)

In these hands-on workshops, participants will use real world scenarios to help students construct and deepen abstract and concrete concepts.  Educators will explore interactive lessons while holding students accountable for their learning.

 

You MUST pre-register to ensure space availability.  To register, please click on a date below.

 

March 16, 2010           3:30 to 5:30 pm

April 20, 2010              3:30 to 5:30 pm

May 18, 2010              3:30 to 5:30 pm

 

During these hands-on sessions, you will continue to:

• Learn tips and tricks on creating more interactive and engaging flipcharts
• Share ideas and collaborate with other County ActivEducators
• Participate in a Q&A period 

Prerequisites for hands-on learning communities are:

• ActivBoards in your classroom
• ActivStudio or ActivInspire on your computer/laptop
• Created lesson plans/flipcharts to use with your students

As these will be hands-on sessions, please make sure to bring a laptop with ActivStudio or ActivInspire currently loaded.  Make sure you have a started flipchart that you would like to enhance.

You MUST pre-register online to ensure space availability.   To register, please click on the date below.

 

March 17, 2010                      3:30 – 5:30 pm

April 21, 2010                         3:30 – 5:30 pm

May 19, 2010                          3:30 – 5:30 pm