Select a workshop.
Creating Templates for Your Classroom | SPEC/EBD Institute | The Nature of Education Project | Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 | Photoshop Elements 5.0 Intermediate | American Sign Language | Creating the Visual Classroom Using Microsoft Publisher | Your Website and Your SMART Board Making the Connection | 2008 Wind Energy Teacher Workshop | A Wild Science Experience | Reaching Your Technology Potential | Using Primary Sources and Assessments | Brain Gym | Introduction to Moodle | 100% Technology Based Research
Course offerings this Summer at NCTRC…
Enroll in a workshop designed
to provide support for your professional growth!
Please call (564-5000) or email (nctrc5000@excite.com)
to hold a place in the classes you wish to register.
Payment must be received
before registration will be confirmed.
Please Note:
We
require a separate check for each activity
Please fill out the registration form below and
return via CEWW BOCES courier or U.S. Mail.
Creating Templates for Your Classroom
This course will provide an easy and exciting way for teachers to take their reviews for tests, vocabulary lists, and fact reviews and put them in a fun format for learning. Templates for “Jeopardy”, “Wheel of Fortune”,“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”, and“Are you Smarter than a 5th grader?” are just a few examples of templates participants will work with. Everyone will have the opportunity to create classroom review games for next fall.
Join Tracey for this fun filled workshop!
Open to all
Prerequisite: Basic computing skills
Instructor: Tracey Howard, Peru CSD
Monday - Wednesday: June 30, July 1, & 2
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $90
Register by: June 23
1 in-service credit
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The Level I, 6 day Institute offers K-12 educators and Administrators, the chance to explore the Education By Design/SPEC approach to teaching and learning. This professional development institute is an immersion in a highly interactive Student -centered, Problem based, Experiential, & Collaborative teaching and learning environment.
Open to all
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Leading Edge Associates LLC
Monday - Friday: July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Follow up day in fall of 2008 TBA
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $500
Register by: June 16
*3 in-service credits
*2 in – service credits summer 2008
with an additional 1 credit after follow- up in
the fall of 2008
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The Nature of Education Project
Schedule:
Tuesday, July 8th, we arrive at the beautiful Twin Valleys
campus, where we will stay for two nights.
Wednesday, July 9th, we will put the Project Wild,
Aquatic, and Flying curriculums through their paces in‘real’ hands-on activities.
We will develop curriculum projects or lessons, specific
to your class, as we explore what nature has provided in
this wonderful landscape. As a culminating activity, we
will work together on the low ropes course.
Thursday, July 10th, we leave Twin Valleys early and
travel to the St. Regis Wilderness area, where we will
canoe through the pristine boreal forests and bogs, and
continue exploring activities in the Wild, Aquatic, and
Flying curriculums.
**Thursday evening you are on your own for lodging.
(We will help you find suitable lodging!!)**
Friday, July 11th, we meet early for breakfast, then
travel to The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks
(The “W!LD Center”). We will spend the morning
with a naturalist, exploring the museum.
Leaving the Adirondacks happier, healthier, and wiser,
you return home to engage your students in what nature
can bring to the classroom!
Open to all
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Gary (Griz) Caudle, PSUC Adjunct
Tuesday - Friday: July 8, 9, 10, & 11
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Twin Valleys
Cost: $350 (includes lodging (July 8 & 9), meals,
canoe rentals and museum admission)
Register by: June 30
3 in-service credits
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0
For the Beginner
This beginner course introduces basic digital
photo quick fix corrections, including lighting,
shadows, contrast, cropping, rotating, and resizing;
basic enhancement of photos, such as
adding text, graphics, shapes, and decorative
edges; and creating composite pictures and
posters from several pictures, using flexible
layers.
No prior experience with “Photoshop Elements”
or “Photoshop” is required.
Open to all
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
Instructor: Carol Newcomb, NCTRC
Monday - Thursday, August 4, 5, 6, 7
Time: 12:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place: NCTRC computer lab
Cost: $90
Register by: July 28
1 in-service credit
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Photoshop Elements 5.0 Intermediate
This course takes you beyond “Elements” basics,
going into greater depth of the basics and
covering enhancing photos by adding tint filters
that stimulate colored filters on a camera,
adding multiple special effects, correcting
color, and adjusting color. Learn about a variety
of photo creations that you can make with
Elements, including CD and DVD covers,
greeting cards, albums and custom slideshows.
Prior experience with “Photoshop Elements”
or “Photoshop” is required including experience
with layers.
Open to all
Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements Beginner
Instructor: Carol Newcomb, NCTRC
Monday - Thursday, August 11, 12, 13, 14
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Place: NCTRC computer lab
Cost: $90
Register by: August 4
1 in-service Credit
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Have you ever wanted to know how to speak a different language? Here is your opportunity to work with Suzanne as she and other course participants learn a basic beginners vocabulary, finger spelling and numbering in American Sign Language. This course will cover the units 1-5 in the videotext.*
For further information contact Suzanne at:
sbooth [at] twcny.rr.com
Or call
846-6806
*Participants will be required to purchase the videotext. Contact NCTRC for details.
Open to all
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Susanne Booth, CVES
Monday - Thursday, August 4, 5, 6, 7
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Place: Room 212 Sibley Hall
Cost: $90
Register by: July 28
1 in–service credit
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Creating the Visual 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, posters or worksheets. 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: Adam Nichols, Peru Central
Thursday: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Place: Peru Central School
Primary Building computer lab
Cost: $90
Register by: April 10
1 in-service credit
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Your Website and Your SMART Board Making the Connection
Look cool-- feel great! Use your very own
website and your SmartBoard every day in
class! Wow your students with all the wonderful
things that you can link to, show, and manipulate
from the front of your room. Be in
control of your little piece of the Internet and
use it to make your lessons pop! The focus of
this course will especially benefit individuals
who already have a working educational web
site and who would like to learn more ways to
use it in the classroom. SmartBoard knowledge
a plus, but not necessary.
Open to all
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
Instructor: Julia Miller, Peru CSD
Monday - Thursday, August 4, 5, 6, 7
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $90
Register by: July 28
1 in-service credit
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2008 Wind Energy Teacher Workshop
Kidwind is coming back to NY for five more teachers’ workshops in 2008. If you are interested in renewable energy you will want to attend these in depth workshops on wind energy. We will help you dig deeper into the wind and introduce your students to the science behind the fastest growing energy resource in the world.These workshops will appeal to middle/highschool science and technical education teachers who are interested in renewable energy, physics, engineering and design.
No knowledge of wind energy is required to attend the workshop and they are offered FREE of charge. Participants will learn the basic principles behind wind energy and how to introduce students to wind energy concepts using standards-based activities in an engaging, hands-on manner. Many workshops will include a tour of local wind farms.
Classroom materials and a comprehensive curriculum package are included free of charge in the workshop. Lunch will be provided for all attendees.
Open to all
Monday, July 14th
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Chateauguay Central School
Cost: Free
Registration Information:
Register online at:
http://www.kidwind.org/
For more details about the workshops or if
you just want more information about our project
call 651-325-8149
or visit http://www.kidwind.org.
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A Wild Science Experience
Exploring Nature’s Educational Resources
Teachers will work with noted illustrator and
author Sheri Amsel in developing teaching experiences
that are science, art and literacy
based. As a special part of this workshop
teachers will be given several of Ms. Amsel’s
books for personal and classroom use. Teachers
are asked to bring activities or teaching
ideas to share. As a finale of day one, teachers
will be introduced to Project Wild and Project
Aquatic. On day two of this adventure, teachers
will work with Gary “Griz” Caudle to become
certified in both Project Wild and Project
Aquatic Wild. Since activities will be
largely outside of doors, please wear clothing
suitable for “trekking”. On day three, Ms.
Amsel will introduce Virtual Field Trips and
Nature Hiking via the World Wide Web.
Open to all
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Shari Amsel, Author/Illustrator & Gary Caudle, Retired teacher
Monday - Wednesday, June 30, July 1, & 2
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Room 212 Sibley Hall
Cost: $90
Register by: June 23
1 in-service credit
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Reaching Your Technology Potential
Formally Emerging Technologies
This seminar is a wonderful opportunity for
educators to explore the newest technologies
for classroom use. Participants will create a
project that integrates the technology that best
fits into your curriculum and classroom. Past
projects were created using, “Windows Movie
Maker”, “SmartBoard”, “PowerPoint”, Podcasting,
Web page design and more!
Your mission is to create and present a project
within the two week time frame. Learn from
past participants and your peers to make this a
very rewarding experience.
Open to all
Prerequisite: Love of technology
Instructor: Tracey Howard, Peru Central and
James Howard, NCTRC Consultant
Monday - Friday, July, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 from
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. &
Monday - Thursday, July 21, 22, 23, 24 from
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place: NCTRC computer classroom
Cost: $325
Register by: July 7
3 in-service credits
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Using Primary Sources and Assessments
During a week long program, teachers will
explore the wide variety of primary sources
available in our North Country area. They
will learn where to find these local government,
historical and family records and how to
incorporate them in their classrooms and assessments
(not restricted to just social studies).
During the week we will incorporate a blend of
classroom instruction and structured field trips
to various records repositories and historical
sights, culminating in individuals creating a
variety of assessment pieces to use in their curriculum.
Sharing your projects with other participants
will occur in an after school session
in October 2008.
Open to all
Prerequisite: none
Instructors: Tom Gray, Susan Owens
Monday - Friday, August, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
A follow up day session TBA in the fall of 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Place: Room 212 Sibley Hall
Cost: $325
Register by: August 1
3 in-service credits*
*2 in–service credits summer 2008
with an additional 1 credit after follow—up in
the fall of 2008
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Brain Gym
Brain Gym-What is it? How can it help you
and your students?
Join Tracy and Angell for this 15 hour movement-
based workshop to learn how to lead
your students to become more “active thinkers”
and create lessons you can use in your
classroom this fall.
Brain Gym activities have helped students become better listeners, have strengthened reading comprehension skills, and improved mental focus, lowering anxiety and classroom stress. You'll be amazed at the different ways
Brain Gym can benefit you and your students. There will be lots of movement, learning and laughs! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Participants are asked to bring curriculum materials to develop lessons for their classrooms
* price includes textbook
Open to all
Prerequisite: None
Instructors: Angel Hicks & Tracey Posada,
Peru CSD
Monday - Thursday: August 18, 19, 20, 21
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $110*
Register by: August 4
1 in-service credit
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Introduction to Moodle
This course allows technology-confident educators to be incredibly efficient. All software in this course is free to all school districts. Software includes “Moodle” and “Hot Potatoes.”“Moodle” is comparable to“Blackboard.” It allows online posting of homework, resources, discussion forums and collecting/grading of student work, and much more. “Hot Potatoes” allows users to create multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions. Both applications work together to assess and grade student responses, offer student feedback and provide test item analysis with a click of a button. This course is perfect for teachers in grades 5 through 12.
Open to all - Especially Grades 5-12
Prerequisite: Basic computing skills
Instructor: Al Hammel, NCCS
Monday - Thursday: July 28, 29, 30, 31
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Place: NCTRC computer lab
Cost: $90
Register by: July 21
1 in-service credit
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100% Technology Based Research
This course demonstrates highly effective instructional
practices, using only technology,
for writing a research paper. No more index
cards, handouts or guess work for the proper
citation process, formal Roman numeral outlines
or plagiarism. Teachers will learn to use“Inspiration 8”, “Noodletools”, and “Turn It
In” software to create a one to two week unit
that teaches students to write informative and
thoughtful research papers. This course is
outstanding for science, social studies, library
science and language arts teachers in grades
6-12.
Open to all - Especially Grades 6-12
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
Instructor: Al Hammel, NCCS
Monday - Thursday: July 28, 29, 30, 31
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Place: NCTRC
Cost: $90
Register by: July 21
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