This is the fourth update of 2007-2008, and we continue with even more opportunities for professional development and other news related to technology use in our schools. You may choose to either receive future updates by e-mail or subscribe to it via RSS.
Next Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting in January
CTAP Region 11 Instructional Technology Outreach Workshops
Google Highly Open Participation Contest - Deadline: January 22, 2008
Podcasting Conservatory at the California ScienCenter
Salary Point Workshops on Learning Zone
More LAUSD Teacher RSS Feeds to View and Subscribe To
1. Next Local District 5 Instructional Technology Leader Meeting in January
The next volunteer technology leadership/coordinator meeting of 2007-2008 for Local District 5 will be held 3:30-5:30pm on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Instructional Support Services (ISS) Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Local District 5, 2151 N. Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032. This meeting will introduce emerging collaborative tools and their value in classroom instruction (e.g. Voicethread, Ustream.tv, etc.). Attendance is voluntary but does also provide an occasion when technology leaders can share ideas as well as learn about the latest in instructional technology.
Below is a preview of the tentative agenda:
03:30pm – Updates on Technology in LAUSD
04:00pm - Emerging Collaborative Learning Tools
05:00pm - Open Forum/Technology Leader Networking
2. CTAP Region 11 Instructional Technology Outreach Workshops
CTAP Region 11/Instructional Technology Outreach is offering various classes focusing on administrative/instructional use of technology for anyone to take. To register, please go to http://ctap.lacoe.edu/workshops. The following is a list of what is available:
EdTechProfile - Site Admin Workshop - This workshop will help you understand how to effectively gather data on technology literacy and curriculum integration, but more importantly... to learn how to get your teachers and/or students to complete EdTechProfile successfully, and without frustration. This three-hour workshop is for EdTechProfile site administrators who have the responsibility of administering EdTechProfile assessments/surveys at their school site. Learn: Account Management, Emailing Login Info to Teachers, Checking Completion Status, Creating Reports, Presenting Data on Technology Literacy & Curriculum Integration, and Using the Optional Services to Meet Local Needs
Fee: $25.00 When: March Session (03/20/08) @ Downey
Handheld Integration for Instruction (HiFi) for Administrators - As a part of this two-day workshop on using handhelds in school, each administrator will receive a Palm TX handheld (with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a bigger screen) and a resource binder of materials on using handhelds. Administrators will focus on educational handheld applications specifically designed for administrator use, including student information tools, classroom observation, databases and home-school communication tools. Participants will be given an overview of data-driven decision making and how handhelds can be used for support.
Fee: $300.00 When: (1) February Session (02/15/08 & 02/22/08) @ Downey, (2) March Session (03/21/08 & 03/28/08) @ Downey, or (3) April Session (04/10/08 & 04/17/08) @ Downey
Google Earth - Google's free mapping program can make learning geography a seamless part of your curriculum. Learn how to make geography a part of nearly every lesson using Google Earth with literature, social studies, and the arts by bringing live maps and satellite images to your classroom. No experience necessary.
Fee: Free When: (1) January/February Session (01/31/08 & 02/07/08) @ Downey
Work SMART-er with SMART Board™ interactive whiteboards - Learn how SMART Board interactive whiteboards can transform your classroom into an engaging place where all students can learn! This course will introduce basic use of SMART Boards and examine integration techniques in the classroom.
Fee: Free When: January Session (01/23/08) @ Valencia
McREL Balanced Leadership - School Leadership Program targeting District & School Site Administrators.
Fee: $2000.00 When: 2008 Session (01/24/2008 - 06/27/2008) @ Downey
3. Google Highly Open Participation Contest - Deadline: January 22, 2008
This contest is designed to encourage and inspire pre-university students to begin participating in open source development, and provide pre-university students interested in computer science and other fields with exposure to real-world software development. This is open to students 13 years of age and older.
For more information: http://code.google.com/opensource/ghop/2007-8/
4. Podcasting Conservatory at the California ScienCenter
The Podcasting Conservatory, offered by LACOE’s Multimedia Services and Science Education & Services in partnership with the California ScienCenter, is an intensive 2-1/2 day workshop for science educators who are interested in learning about podcasting as a new, accessible method to engage students in support of the California Content Standards. Digital tools that participants will be using include still cameras and editing software (Garageband on Apple computers). This workshop will focus on planning, critique, and evaluation of student work. This workshop will mirror the process that you will be expected to implement with students and willing colleagues.
WHEN: Thurs., January 31, 4-8pm; Fri. & Sat., February 1 & 2, 2008, 8am–4pm
WHERE: California ScienCenter, 700 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
COST: $75; includes all workshop fees, parking each day, all meals (Thursday dinner, Friday & Saturday breakfast and lunch), and two IMAX Theater tickets!
Note: Registration is not confirmed until payment is received. Multimedia Services member schools/districts will receive a $25 discounted price as a member benefit.
For more information, go to: http://ito.lacoe.edu/podcon
5. Salary Point Workshops on Learning Zone
A list of salary point classes offered by LAUSD’s UPDATE program are available and listed below. For more information, please visit the UPDATE website at http://update.lausd.net/ or call (213) 241-1384.
To enroll in a class: http://lz.lausd.net/ - Once logged on using your Single Sign-On information, you can enroll in any of the classes by doing the following:
1) Click on Courses
2) Click on Class Offerings
3) Select U.P.D.A.T.E. under Program and Click on Search
4) Click on any of the class titles displayed in blue to begin enrollment process
5) Click on the orange Enroll Now button to add yourself to the training list
Course Title: Lights, Camera, Action! Create Cross Curriculum Lessons using iMovie
Time & Dates: 8am-4pm on 01/05 and 01/19/08
Location: 112th Street Elementary School, 1265 E. 112th Street, Los Angeles
Course Title: Online – Special Students in Regular Classrooms: Technology Teaching and Universal Design
Time & Dates: 4pm-8pm on 01/07/08 and 02/25/08
Location: ITD ITTB East Los Angeles Training Room II, 2151 Soto Street, Los Angeles
Course Title: Online – Powerful Projects: Project-Based Learning Using Internet Resources
Time & Dates: 8am-12pm on 01/12 and 03/01/08
Location: ITD ITTB East Los Angeles Training Room II, 2151 Soto Street, Los Angeles
Course Title: Online – Inspiration for Effective Writing
Time & Dates: 8am-12pm on 01/12 and 03/08/08
Location: ITD Zelzah Training Room, 2505 Zelzah Avenue, Reseda
Course Title: Online Facilitator Course
Time & Dates: 12:15pm-4:15pm on 01/12 and 03/01/08
Location: ITD Zelzah Training Room, 2505 Zelzah Avenue, Reseda
Course Title: Lights, Camera, Action! Create Cross Curriculum Lessons using iMovie
Time & Dates: 4:30 pm-7:30pm on 01/16, 01/18, 01/21, and 01/23/08
Location: 68th Street Elementary School, 612 W. 68th Street, Los Angeles
Course Title: Computer Basics for the Beginning Technology User
Time & Dates: 8am-3:30pm on 01/19 and 01/26/08
Location: ITD Zelzah Training Room, 2505 Zelzah Avenue, Reseda
Course Title: Online Learning Experience – OLE!
Time & Dates: 3:30pm-7pm on 01/23/08
Location: Foshay Learning Center, 3751 S. Harvard Boulevard, Los Angeles
Course Title: Lights, Camera, Action! Create Cross Curriculum Lessons using iMovie
Time & Dates: 8am-4pm on 01/26 and 02/02/08
Location: 92nd Street Elementary School, 9211 Grape Street, Los Angeles
Course Title: Smart Ways to Use Interactive Whiteboards Across the Disciplines
Time & Dates: 8am-4pm on 01/26 and 02/09/08
Location: Banning High School, 1527 Lakme Avenue, Wilmington
Course Title: Click! Using Digital Photography to Enhance Instruction
Time & Dates: 4:30pm-7:30pm on 02/01, 02/04, 02/06, and 02/08/08
Location: 68th Street Elementary School, 612 W. 68th Street, Los Angeles
Course Title: Computer Basics for the Beginning Technology User
Time & Dates: 8am-3:30pm on 02/02 and 02/09/08
Location: ITD Zelzah Training Room, 2505 Zelzah Avenue, Reseda
Course Title: Using Safe Internet Skills to Promote Research and Collaboration
Time & Dates: 5:30pm-8:30pm on 02/07 and 02/28/08
Location: ITD ITTB East Los Angeles Training Room II, 2151 Soto Street, Los Angeles
Course Title: Creating Dynamic Multimedia Projects to Showcase Student Learning
Time & Dates: 9am-4pm on 02/09 and 03/01/08
Location: South East High School, 2720 Tweety Boulevard, South Gate
Course Title: Lights, Camera, Action! Create Cross Curriculum Lessons using iMovie
Time & Dates: 4:30pm-7:30pm on 02/11, 02/13, 02/15, and 02/18/08
Location: 68th Street Elementary School, 612 W. 68th Street, Los Angeles
Course Title: Standards-Based Virtual Field Trips with Video Conferencing Education
Time & Dates: 8am-4pm on 02/16 and 03/29/08
Location: Philip R. Saldivar Room, Local District 5, 2151 Soto Street, Los Angeles
Course Title: Standards-Based Virtual Field Trips with Video Conferencing Education
Time & Dates: 8am-4pm on 03/22 and 04/26/08
Location: 96th Street Elementary School, 1471 E 96th Street, Los Angeles
Course Title: Multimedia Enhanced Language Arts & ESL Instruction
Time & Dates: 8am-4pm on 04/11 and 04/26/08
Location: ITD ITTB East Los Angeles Training Room II, 2151 Soto Street, Los Angeles
6. More LAUSD Teacher RSS Feeds to View and Subscribe To
Our own LAUSD K-12 educators are publishing content that provide a look into what they or their students are doing. The following selection of sites listed here is in addition to those I suggested in last month’s entry:
The “Bots” Blog: http://lausdnetkids.tumblr.com/
The Hunsblog: http://blogs.hunsbergermath.com/1141/
MrJacobMath by Rustum Jacob: http://mrjacobmath.blogspot.com/
Teaching in the Inner City: http://cityteacher.wordpress.com/
What’s Happening in Mrs. Rivera’s Classroom?: http://jamr.blogspot.com/
As stated last time, please let me know about your blog, wiki, or podcast to be featured in upcoming posts. You may contact me by e-mail or post a comment on the web version of this newsletter.
