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Workshop & Registration Information

 
All of our sessions are full. Thank you all for your interest in our workshops!
 
Schenectady City Schools, LEA for of the NY State Virtual Learning Space Content Development Grant, is pleased to offer the following training opportunities. The workshops will focus on creating educational web content that strive to meet the NYS Learning Standards with a concentration on ELA and Math curriculum.

Web Enhanced Lessons I | Web Enhanced Lessons II | Web Content Development | Introduction to Blackboard 
Introduction to Designing an Online Course | Using the NY State Virtual Learning Space | Using Streaming Video Tutorial

1. Web Enhanced Lessons I     

A three-day workshop for teachers who wish to learn the basic fundamentals of creating lessons designed to be utilized from the World Wide Web.  Participants will develop an individual or group project that will concentrate on enhancing an existing lesson with resources from the WWW.  Training will include an opportunity to examine various types of web-enhanced projects, including: Treasure Hunts, Web Quests and collaborative projects and learn fundamental elements of Microsoft’s Front Page. Participants will also learn basic Internet skills that are associated with developing web-enhanced lessons. Samples of projects created during this training can be viewed on the NYNET Projects Page.
 



Level: Beginner
Workshop Focus: To provide teachers with a means of developing a web based project using the NYS Learning Standards. 
Prerequisites: Experience using WORD and comfortable using current web browsers
Time:  Three consecutive days, 8:30 - 3:00
Location: Schenectady High School, NYNET Technology Training Center

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2.  Web Enhanced Lessons II

An intense three-day workshop similar to Web Enhanced Lessons. Participants MUST have completed the previous 5 day, Creating Multimedia Presentations workshop; or Level II training. Some components of Web Enhanced Lessons will not be covered because of prior instruction in previous workshops.  Use of streaming video content will be demonstrated and encouraged within this workshop. The workshop will concentrate on the development and completion of a lesson incorporating the NYS Learning Standards. Note: This workshop is not for participants that have previously completed Web Enhanced Lessons. 
 
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Workshop Focus: Successful completion of a web based project. 
Prerequisites: Participants must have completed  "Creating Multimedia Presentations" or NY Wired/Level II training. Proficient knowledge of WORD and/or PowerPoint is necessary. Internet skills should include successful navigation strategies, saving favorites and using and documenting acceptable Internet content.
Time:  Three consecutive days, 8:30 - 3:00
Location: Schenectady High School, NYNET Technology Training Center

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3. Web Content Development 

This three-day workshop is for prior participants to complete a project previously started or to develop and complete a new project. This workshop will focus more on independent web content development rather than teacher lead training. Trainers will be on hand to provide assistance. Usage of streaming video content will be included and encouraged within this workshop.  

Dates

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Workshop Focus: Successful completion of a web based project. 
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Creating Multimedia Presentations or Web Enhanced Lessons
Time:  Three consecutive days, 8:30 - 3:00
Location: Schenectady High School, NYNET Technology Training Center

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The Introduction of Streaming Video will be introduced in the above two workshops. There are some important steps to follow regarding streaming video files if you choose to participate in either the Web Enhanced Lessons II or Web Content Development Workshop. Please print out the following tutorial at least 3 weeks prior to your anticipated workshop date. 

Using Streaming Video in Web Content Projects

4. Introduction to Blackboard               
 

Learn the basic principals of developing and managing course content in web based software - Blackboard. Participants will learn the basic skills necessary to begin using Blackboard for integrating course material and communication tools. Incorporation of streaming video will be presented. 

Dates

All Sessions Full


Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Workshop Focus: Understanding of Blackboard as a tool for Internet accessible course content and discussion. 
Prerequisites: Experienced Windows Users
Time: One day, 8:30 - 3:00
Location: Schenectady High School, NYNET Technology Training Center

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5. Using the NY State Virtual Learning Space        Summer Offering Only

Seven of the previous NY State Title III recipient consortiums have been chosen to be part of the NYS Virtual Learning Space Grant. Each has developed web content that has been selected by the State Education Department as having quality resources for teaching and learning.  Participants will have an opportunity to review each of the participating consortium’s resources and develop a project to disseminate this information within his/her school building and/or district. 

Dates


 All Sessions Full

Level: Intermediate/Advanced - Administrators, Department Chairs and Curriculum Development Specialists are encouraged to attend 
Workshop Focus:  Access, Understanding and Forwarding Information to consortium members and their  teachers regarding the content of NYSVLS
Prerequisites: Comfort using current web browsers and experience using WORD, PowerPoint or Front Page
Time:  One day, 8:30 - 3:00
Location: Schenectady High School, NYNET Technology Training Center

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6. Introduction to Designing an Online Course     Summer Offering Only

Begin setting up your own online course. These three days will move very quickly thru the basics of the Blackboard platform. Participants will use digital video, upload word documents and learn how to personalize their course environment. The class will participate in an online discussion and learn about different assessment options. Users should come prepared with class notes,  resources and assessment materials for one unit that they teach during the school year. 

Dates
Level: Intermediate/Advanced 
Workshop Focus:  Developing a "Course Shell" within Blackboard. Skills learned will include: inclusion of unit content, uploading relative document and files, adding course users, using the discussion board and customizing the course shell. 
Prerequisites: Advanced Windows Users, comfort using peripherals such as digital camera and scanners, experience using internet explorer. 
Time:  Three consecutive days, 8:30 - 3:00
Location: Schenectady High School, NYNET Technology Training Center

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Questions regarding the content covered in the above training sessions, project development, 
or availability of open slots  should be directed to Tracy or Dan at 881- 3905. 

Project Ideas for the above workshops may be developed individually or in teams of two. 

A completed Registration Form, including your District Contact's approval signature, 
may be faxed or mailed to: 

Schenectady City School District, LEA
NYNET Resources Training Center  -Rm. F27,  1401 The Plaza, Schenectady, NY 12308.
Fax: 518.881.3926

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