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EdVideo Online Training | Adobe Photoshop Elemenets 4.0 | Integrating SMART Technology Part II | Mental Health Screening, Education and Referral | Integrating SMART Technology | Publications for your Classroom—Using Microsoft Publisher
Course offerings this winter at NCTRC…
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In this workshop participants will explore the EdVideo Online Training at the PowerMedia Site . Learn how to access and download videos and images in different subject areas. The content is aligned to many of the NY state standards. This session includes a hands-on tour of the site as well as suggestions for incorporating video into your curriculum.
Open to all
Prerequisite: Basic Computing Skills
Instructor: Jane Owens, Mt. Lake PBS
Thursday, January 25
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $10.00
Register by: January 18
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Everything you need to edit, enhance, and show your photos Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 4.0 software combines power and simplicity to help you do it all. Edit and enhance your photos by fixing common flaws instantly or using advanced options for more control. Keep every photo at your fingertips. And show off your creativity in even more entertaining ways, including cards, calendars, and more.
Open to all
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
Instructor: Carol Newcomb, NCTRC
Thursdays: March 15, 22, 29, April 19, and 26
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $90.00
Register by: March 8
1 in-service credit
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Integrating SMART Technology Part II
This 15 hour course will give
participants the opportunity to continue using the SmartBoard tools and
enhancements to create a notebook for the classroom. Participants will
incorporate the skills obtained during the“Integrating SMART
Technology Part I” with
newly acquired skills including; importing video into the notebooks,
using animation, sounds and more. Participants will create and share
projects at the conclusion of the five sessions.
Note: Participants must have completed the“Integrating SMART Technology Part I”
Open to all
Prerequisite: SMART Technology Part I
Instructor: Kathleen Fessette, NCTRC
Thursdays February 1, 8, 15, March 1, and 8
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $ 90.00
Register by: January 26
1 in-service credit
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Mental Health Screening, Education and Referral
The goal of this workshop is two-fold.
The first part of the program will focus on updating educators on the
“Columbia Teen Screen Pilot Project” in the
Plattsburgh City Schools. Teenscreen is an adolescent mental health and
suicide-screening initiative, active
in 43 states and supported by 34 national organizations. Participants
will receive information on how the program works and the outcome data
to date. The second part of the program will be to share information
and provide materials on health education that can be incorporated by
teachers across the curriculum for all grade levels.
Open to all
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Marguerite Adelman and
Mary Anne Cox, NAMI: Champlain Valley
Wednesday, April 4
Time: 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $10.00
Register by: March
28
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Integrating SMART Technology
The SMART Board is an interactive whiteboard which turns your computer
and projector into a powerful tool for teaching, collaborating and
presenting. The SMART Board allows the user to control any application.
Simply project the computer image onto the board and use the board's
large touch-sensitive surface to control the application. Participants
will demonstrate a basic understanding of the SMART Board including;
the SMART Notebook software and tools, working with SMART Board
templates, using the SMART Recorder and the SMART Video Player.
Participants will have an opportunity to develop a SMART project to
share and use in their classroom.
Open to all
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
Instructor: Kathleen Fessette, NCTRC
Monday: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, and 14
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $90.00
Register by: April 13
1 in-service credit
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Publications for your Classroom—Using Microsoft Publisher (Windows Only)
Learn how Microsoft's comprehensive, yet easy-to-use, desktop publishing package can help you create and publish a wide variety of stunning documents. This hands on, project oriented course will give you valuable experience in designing, developing, and publishing newsletters, brochures and posters for your classroom or office. And if you're new to graphic design, you'll receive plenty of expert guidance in selecting and using images, colors, and layouts.
Open to all
Prerequisite: Basic Computing Skills
Instructor: Carol Newcomb, NCTRC
Thursdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24 and31
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $90.00
Register by: April 26
1 in-service Credit
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North Country Teacher Resource Center
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
Sibley Hall Room 322
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 564-5000
Fax: (518) 564-5001
E-mail: nctrc5000@excite.com
June 17, 2008