Instructional Technology Training Summer 2005

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Summer Instructional Technology Training Opportunities

Last update August 23, 2005
Please view this entire page - additions occur at any time.
This list is not to be considered a complete list of all technology opportunities for Summer Instructional Technology training.

Online Classes by TeachStar Through LACOE and LAUSD's UPDATE
TeachStar Online classes are offered as a partnership between LAUSD, LACOE, USC, and TeachStar.
See course catalog (select the Summer link) and registration information at:
UPDATE http://update.lausd.net/
UPDATE TeachStar Page http://update.lausd.net/teachstar.htm
LACOE TeachStar Page http://teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu/

TeachTheTeachers Collaborative California Mathematics and Science Project
(TTTC_CaMSP) The letter and brochure announcing openings at Thacher School for the TTTC_CaMSP July Institutes are attached. Please share this information with 4-8th grade science teachers at your schools.
There are a limited number of spaces available, so those interested should respond quickly. This may be first come -- first served!
Invitation
Brochure with Application

Cisco Academy Training for Future AP Instructors at Thacher School Summer 2005
A notification letter written by Bob Collins was sent to High Schools on May 18, 2005.

This year's AP Computer Science Institute to be held at Thatcher July 10-15, 2005. Please encourage your high school to have participation.
The due date for the application is May 31, 2005.
Space is limited to 25 persons.
A $100 check must be submitted by the teacher to hold a place. The check will be returned upon attendance.

A Cisco Academy Instructor JAVA training class is being planned for Thacher School Summer, 2005. A summer class of 25 future Computer AP instructors is being sought. A week of training at Thacher School in Ojai will be provided at no cost to schools. Sub-replacement pay will be provided. Unknown if training rate will be provided if attending teacher is on vacation. Followup training during the 2005-2006 school year will be provided.

The potential instructor's school will commit to offering the AP Cisco Academy class on 2006-2007 school year.

Code and programming background is not a requirement for potential instructors.

Problem solving is the focus of the class rather than learning code. Results of this technique have resulted in much lower attrition of males, higher interest in the class by females, and a higher pass rate by all students.

In 2006, curriculum materials for the AP class will be provided to the school. A future class set of books is optional. If desired, the books need to be purchased with school funds. The school will commit to programming the class into the master schedule, also.

Student requirements to enroll in the Computer AP classes to be offered to students are to have passed or be taking Algebra II classes.

PE Training Opportunity
Summer Leadership Institute: Instructional Technology for Physical Education - watch for this to occur in Summer 2005-2006.
Possible targeted participants: PE Teachers in Grades 6-12 AND interested 5th Grade Teachers

A weeklong training for PE teachers was provided during the Summer of school years 2003-2004 and 2004-2005. Participants worked collaboratively with other teachers in a stimulating and challenging educational environment at The Thacher School in Ojai, California. Participants at Teach the Teachers Collaborative™ (TTTC) Summer Leadership Institute: Instructional Technology for Physical Education (PE) will develop their own technology integrated PE lessons for practical and immediate use in their classes. They will also have an opportunity to update their own technology skills and learn innovative ways to engage their students with technology.

The Thacher School in Ojai, California, provides an ideal setting for teachers to focus on learning free from life's daily demands. Living and working in a quiet setting overlooking scenic Ojai, participants find the intensity of academic learning balanced by special opportunities for creative reflection. At TTTC, the technology blends perfectly with the people—and with each participant's personal goals for bridging the achievement gap.

What is in store for you?

1 or 2 salary points
Become a leader in “Quality Daily Physical Education Practices.”
Receive ‘around the clock’technology support in the use of heart rate monitors, pedometers, GPS, digital picture and video cameras, and PE software.
Interact with PE and technology experts each day, using standards-based PE materials.
Work in progressive physical education environment.
Use a laptop computer throughout the week at a campus that has full wireless Internet access in classrooms and dorms.
Live in a dormitory for five nights with full access to campus facilities, including all meals.

Participate in rockclimbing, basketball, volleyball, tennis, hiking, and running demonstrations, workshops, and discussions.

LACOE Items
LACOE Workshops
LACOE Homepage

Instructional Technology Institute-Digital Media Workshop, a four-day leadership session held the week of August 15 is offered in partnership with the American Film Institue's Screen Education Center. Applications, which are due on May 23 are in the pop-up window at http://media.lacoe.edu/iti

KidPix Deluxe 4 Workshop
$30 registration fee included software
Register at: http://wwwcatap.lacoe.edu/workshops

Intel Teach to The Future staff development for teachers on how to integrate technology into standards-based instruction. Offered in four multi-day sessions in July and August 2005. Registration open at http://ctap.lacoe.edu/workshops

Added July 11, 2005
Handheld Integration Training (HITs) for Beginners (Palm OS)
Registration fee: $150.00
* Session 1: HITs for Administrators (2 days)
Monday, August 1 - Newhall District Office - Valencia
Friday, August 5 - Newhall District Office - Valencia
* Session 2: HITs for Teachers (2 days)
Tuesday, August 2 - LACOE Education Center 288 - Downey
Friday, August 12 - LACOE Education Center 288 - Downey
* Session 3: HITs for Teachers (2 days)
Thursday, September 22 - LACOE Education Center 288 - Downey
Thursday, September 29 - LACOE Education Center 288 - Downey
HITs offers a highly interactive, high quality, hands-on learning
experience specially designed to meet the needs of administrators and
teachers using handhelds with the Palm operating system.
Register http://ctap.lacoe.edu

Web Design Workshop Using WebBlender and ImageBlender
Apple or Windows
LACOE TTC-Room 288
$50 redistration which includes software
Register: http://ctap.lacoe.edu/workshops

Claymation Workshop
$50 Registration includes software
Register: http://ctap.lacoe.edu/workshops

GarageBand Workshop - Apple
$35 fee includes GarageBand loops
Register: http://ctap.lacoe.edu/workshops

Web Design PhotShop and DreamWeaver
Three day Workshop
$25 fee
Register: http://ctap.lacoe.edu/workshops

One-day staff development opportunities for teachers integrating technology into instrucion will be offered in the summer and throughout the year. Information and registration may be found at
http://ctap.lacoe.edu/workshops

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/

Past classes

expired class ePALS LAUSD K12 e-mail Integration Class
A salary point class offered on Saturday June 11 and Saturday June 18, 2005

Class: Integrating E-Mail to Advance Writing, Research, and Inquiry
Course: 55.21.605
When: June 11th and June 18th, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: DELTA Peary Professional Development Center 1415 W. Gardena Blvd., Gardena
Directions: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/District_8/news/taper_peary_dir.htm
How Much: The class is FREE, but you earn 1 salary point!
How: Enroll through the UPDATE website
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/update/
Related file for registrant and to distribute: ePALS Class Flyer
Instructor's ePALS support page: http://san-miguel.lausd.k12.ca.us/epals.html

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