Trainings
March Technology Trainings
The Tech Lab has been relocated to Ocean Knoll Rm 19. Please park in the back lot. Thank you!
If you are interested in any of the trainings listed below but the scheduled time does not work for you, email ashley.tarquin@eusd.net with your preferences.
Getting to Know Your Macbook on Wednesday, March 3rd from 3:15-4:45pm
MUST BRING YOUR MAC
Learn shortcuts and how to use basics applications. This workshop will provide a foundation along with opportunities for you to ask questions about your mac with regards to memory, set up and applications such as iPhoto and iMovie.
Web Sites with WORDPRESS on Thursday, March 4th from 3:15-5:15 pm
Create your own teacher web site using Wordpress. This software will allow teachers to create and update their classroom web sites from both home and school. Wordpress has many easy to use layouts to choose from. You will be able to add links to favorite sites, upload audio, video and pictures and host your own blog from this site. After attending this training you will have an up and running web site.
GOOGLE DOCS For The Classroom on Monday, March 9th from 3:15-4:15pm
With Google Docs you can create and access documents anywhere, anytime using a standard web browser. Create presentations like Powerpoint from any computer with internet access. Students and teachers can edit and revise, share and collaborate in real time, and control who participates while keeping track of all revisions that have been made and by whom. The workshop will cover how to use Google Docs and some creative applications for the classroom. All teachers and students have Google Doc accounts. Come learn about this amazing tool.
Creating Podcasts with iMovie on Monday, March 15th from 3:15-4:45
MUST BRING YOUR MAC
Create podcasts in the classroom with iMovie. Students love to hear themselves and your current class projects would make great enhanced podcasts. Students and teachers alike can create podcasts that can be enhanced with vocals enhancement, music, sound clips, and pictures. Both the teacher and the students can easily make a podcast.
INTERMEDIATE WORDPRESS on Wednesday, March 24th from 3:15-4:30
This training is designed for teachers currently using Wordpress that are interested in fine-tuning their site. You will learn to add slideshows of photos using the Gallery, password protect posts and pages, control comments and utilize other features. You will have time to enhance your site by adding links, uploading audio, video and pictures.
Space is limited to 12 people for training. If there are other technology related trainings (i.e. wikis, podcasting, or video conferencing) that interest you, please let us know by emailing atarquin@eusd.net and we will try to provide training in that area.
