Last update July 24, 2007

Please view this entire page - additions can occur at any time.

This list is not to be considered a complete list of all technology opportunities.
It does provide a list of training opportunities that may be of interest to Local District 8 Teachers and Administrators.

Please monitor LAUSD's Learning Zone and LACOE's Professional Development site.

Standards-Based Virtual Field Trips with Video Conferencing Education

Class and registration details here

Description: This class will cover both the basic operation and implementation of video conferencing hardware and its curricular use in any K-12 classroom. Multiple resources and opportunities will be introduced to assist participants in understanding the variety of uses in the classroom. Ultimately, participants will be able to use this tool to enhance their instruction by engaging students in this emerging technology and positively impacting their achievement.

Expectations: As a final project, participants will create and implement a standards-based classroom lesson utilizing one of various video conference opportunities available to LAUSD. Participants will report on how their application of video conferencing went and what can be done to follow-up on the experience.

Examples of implementation:
- Classroom Virtual Video Conferencing with PORTS, "CA Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students".
- Meetings through video conferencing - done by Local 8 Psychological Services four times in 2006-2007.
- South Gate Middle School - collaboration with Civil War reenactment groups

Salary Points - 1
September 8 and October 6
Local District 5
Training Room 2
2151 N. Soto Street
Register on the Learning Zone
Class and registration details here

SMART Board Training is available at LACOE
To monitor workshop schedules and register, go here http://ctap.lacoe.edu/workshops/info.html?wid=441

In LAUSD, Smart Board training is sometimes offered. Monitor the Learning Zone for SMART Board training classes

Learning Zone here http://lz.lausd.net (need Inside LAUSD account https://idmlogin.lausd.net/ to open)

LACOE Training Opportunities
LACOE Workshops and homepage Usually a major update each month with new classes and opportunities.

More PD Opportunities from the Learning Zone and UPDATE
Access Learning Zone through InsideLAUSD from the LAUSDnet Homepage
Access UPDATE through http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/update/

Hint for searching in LearningZone: In your class search, select "All" as a starting point for your Program and SubDistricts search (the default blank selection will yield nothing). Narrow your search if you get a long list of unwanted choices.

Apple Store Classes
See: http://www.apple.com/retail/
Click on a California store > see class offerings.