Mindtools: Technology for Teaching and Learning is designed to introduce educators to a range of computer applications that develop critical, creative, and complex (problem solving) thinking. Software applications include productivity software such as spreadsheets, databases, multimedia, and concept mapping tools as well as content and grade level specific applications. Classroom Web site development and Web-based teaching and learning can be included. Both teacher and student uses of software are covered. The course demonstrates both teacher directed whole class uses and small group applications.
The training can be custom-tailored to fit the specific needs of different content areas and grade levels. In addition, the training can be structured to offer breakout sessions to meet building and grade level needs. The training can either focus on low-cost and free software applications or on specific commercial applications selected in collaboration with the LTP staff and representatives from the group receiving the training.
Public School Teachers, Technology Coordinators, Administrators
This program is designed for teachers, technology coordinators, and administrators who want to use technology for teaching and learning.
The program includes
• Demonstration of Web-integrated lesson • The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) • Your choice of breakout session Windows Basics Word Processing PowerPoint Web Page Development Imaging: scanners, digital cameras • Demonstration of computer-supported anchored instruction lesson • Project - to be developed by participant
• Demonstration of Web-integrated lesson • The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) • Your choice of breakout session
Windows Basics Word Processing PowerPoint Web Page Development Imaging: scanners, digital cameras
• Demonstration of computer-supported anchored instruction lesson • Project - to be developed by participant
• Opening, closing, and manipulating windows • Creating, naming and saving files • Using "Find" • Using "Windows Explorer" • Using "Notepad
Word Processing
• Creating, naming, saving, and opening documents • Using "Help" • Toolbars and menus • Formatting text • Formatting paragraphs • Formatting documents • Creating tables • Creating hyperlinks • Using images • Using "Comments" • Save as (Web page, text, Rtf, etc.)
PowerPoint
• Creating, opening, saving presentations • Creating new slides • Using views and slide show • Formatting background (templates, slide masters, formatting slides individually) • Animating and creating transitions in slide sorter view • Hyperlinks • Running a show
Web Page Development
• HTML basics • Hyper linking within a page, within a site and to external documents • Using images • Using tables • Basic design principles • Using Wizards • Using Web pages offline
Imaging: scanners, digital cameras
• Using a scanner • Different types of scanners • Using a digital camera • Photo composition • Saving in different file formats • Photo enhancements
To Register
Learning Technologies Partnership Continuing Education Southern Arkansas University P.O. Box 9240 Magnolia, AR 71754-9240 Phone: 870-235-4005 Fax: 870-235-5110
For additional information, please contact Kathy Cole Phone: 870-235-4168 E-mail - kscole@saumag.edu
The Mindtools: Technology for Teaching and Learning Program is an extensive learning experience. The cost for the program is $400 per person. Group rates are available and are negotiable according to group size.
LTP is a partnership of educational and private sector entities. Its purpose is to advance the use of technology in the learning environment. The Center for Distance Learning Research at Texas A&M University is partnering with LTP for this workshop.
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Each breakout session will teach entry level skills. There are no prerequisites for any of the sessions.
