Lynchburg City Schools

Technology Focus Sessions

Technology Focus sessions are a two day (or three half days), 5 to 10 hour approach to become more familiar in a specific area of technology. Participants will receive a stipend of $15.00 per hour for attendance and will be required to produce a sharable lesson/activity as a conclusion of the Focus session. Focus sessions will be instructor led and hands on. Participants will register online and be selected on a first come, first served basis. Seating will be limited to 20 participants. A minimum of five participants will be required for a session to be offered. In fairness to others due to the limited seating, we do ask that you limit your participation to two or three sessions. We also ask that if you need to cancel your registration, please do so as early as possible by emailing or calling Doug Wickham (wickhamdl@lcsedu.net - 477-5900). Dates and topics of available Technology Focus Sessions are:

• Discovery Education Streaming - Beyond Just Video Clips (June 16 - 17) - Discovery Education Streaming is more than video clips. Come learn about new features such as the Assignment Builder, Quiz Builder, Writing Prompt Builder, Lesson Plan Library and more. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[15]
• Read and Write Gold - Not Just a Special Education Program (June 17 - 18) - Come learn about this new and exciting tool that can be used by all classroom teachers to help emerging and stuggling readers and writers. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[16]
• Quick and Easy Computer Activities (June 24 - 25) - Tired of doing the same computer activities in your class or lab? Looking for a way to put some zing and pizzazz in your lab time or classroom computer lessons? Come and learn some “Quick and Easy Computer Activities” that will encourage your students to show off their creativity and at the same time help them synthesize the SOL or content material you are covering. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[17]
• CPS - Get Clicking in the Classroom (June 26 - 27) - Get the most out of your instruction with instant feedback from your students. Find out if your class has learned what you just taught them without waiting for a formal test. The Classroom Response System (CPS) is a great tool for both formal and on the fly informal assessments. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[18]
• Smart Notebook Software - Basics and Beyond (July 1 - 3) - Are you new to SmartNotebook? Learn how this software can be used with or even without having a SmartBoard. Great for making interactive lessons to use in the classroom and lab or with student generated projects. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[19]
• PowerPoint - Beyond the Basics (July 8 - 9) - Join us to learn there is more than just creating basic slide shows that you click through. You will learn how to make your PowerPoint shows interactive through the use of action buttons, sounds, and videos just to name a few. All participants will need to have prior knowledge in creating slideshows that include animation settings and custom backgrounds. If you do not have these foundation skills, please consider the PowerPoint Basics focus session offered on July 15 & 16. em-link[20]
• Movie Maker with Audacity (July 8 - 10) - Learn how to bring out the creative spirit of your students through the use of video production. Learn how to enhance your productions by adding custom sound tracks made in Audacity. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[21]
• Get Inspired by Inspiration (July 8 - 10) - Become inspired to use Inspiration in creating graphic web organizers with your students. This is a great tool to help students organize their thoughts in a graphical manner. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[22]
• Quia - More than Just a Funny Name (July 8 - 10) - Learn how to make quick and easy web based quizzes and handouts. You can create your own content, or use the vast bank of precreated material. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[23]
• Photostory (July 14 - 15) - Learn how to make your photos and sounds come alive with just a few clicks. This is a great tool that can easily be used at all levels with students to embrace the visual learner. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[24]
• PowerPoint Basics (July 15 - 16) - Are you still not comfortable with Microsoft PowerPoint or are not using it at all? Then please join us for a session that will have you creating interest grabbing lesson presentations for your classroom. What you learn in this session is also great for allowing students to develop their own content under your supervision. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[25]
• Smart Notebook - Beyond the Basics (July 17 - 18) - Are you using Smart Notebook to create basic slides? Do you want to unlock some of the advanced features? If so, then this session is for you. Come learn how to take your lesson creation with Smart Notebook to the next level. All participants should have a basic working knowledge of the Smart Notebook software for this session. If you do not have this foundation, please consider the Smart Notebook - the Basics and Beyond session offered on July 1 - 3. em-link[26]
• Digital Camera Basics (July 23) - Does your digital camera stay stuffed in a drawer? Are all of your photos still locked inside your camera? Do you want to know what some of the settings other than Auto do on your camera? If so, then please join us for a one day session on how to use your digital camera to take better pictures. These pictures can be used to enhance your lessons for the visual learner, or just show off your summer vacation. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. Please feel free to bring your own camera if you would like. Cameras will be on hand for participants to use. em-link[27]
• Exploring Online Resources (July 31) - Feel overwhelmed by all that good stuff on the internet? Well this session is for you. Come spend a day and let us point you in the direction to valuable resources that you can use in the classroom. Some of the sites you will explore are free, others Lynchburg City Schools has picked up the tab for you. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[28]
• Smart Airliner with Smart Notebook (August 5 - 6) - Learn how the Smart Airliner and Smart Notebook can be combined to can give you a new freedom in the classroom to interact with your students. This is intended for all audiences and no prerequisite is needed. em-link[29]