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NWOET Professional Development
Any of these and other professional development opportunities can be held at your site with registration of 5 or more. Contact Judy Tucker, Associate Director for Professional Development at 800-966-9638 or tucker@nwoet.org.

 NWOET will be offering a variety of trainings both at NWOET and out in the schools to help meet the requests we have from districts. One can choose from six-hour trainings to a full, 18-hour course with a graduate credit option. If these trainings do not fit your needs or schedule, please call Judy Tucker at NWOET, 800-966-9638 to set up training at your site.

SMART Board Basics
Dates: Friday, May 2; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Friday, May 23; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Tuesday, July 8; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Antwerp
           Friday, July 11; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Wednesday, July 16; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
          Wednesday, Aug. 13; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
          Tuesday, Aug. 19; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Friday, Sept. 12; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Tuesday, Sept. 16; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Friday, Sept. 26; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Wednesday, Oct. 1; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees: $79 each session - includes materials

This is for the educator who has just received or will soon be getting a SMART Board brand of interactive whiteboard. A light lunch will be included in the full day training.

Taking the SMART Board to the Next Level
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Dates: Friday, May 9; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Friday, July 9; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Antwerp
           Friday, July 17; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Friday, July 18; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Friday, Aug. 15; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Wednesday, Aug. 20; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Thursday, Sept. 18; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
           Wednesday, Sept. 24; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees: $79 each session - includes materials

Intermediate and advanced users will learn strategies to take learning to a higher level with the use of the tools available in the SMART Board software, including novel ways to engage students in learning through use of the interactive whiteboard.

Integrating Strategies with the SMART Board
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Dates:             Friday, May 16; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
                                                Thursday, Aug. 12; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
                                                Friday, Oct. 3; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees: $79 each session - includes materials

Users who are comfortable with the basics of the SMART Board will learn to augment their instruction with a variety of creative teaching strategies that make use of other features of the SMART Board – recorder, video player, links, sounds, etc.

SMART Ideas Software and More
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Dates:             Thursday, May 1; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
                                                Thursday, June 26; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees: $79 each session - includes materials

Come to this training to explore a wide range of applications for the SMART Board, focusing on SMART Ideas®, a very powerful concept mapping software that is offered FREE with each board.

Instructor: TBD
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Sessions, Dates & Locations:
            New Users – SMART Board (Mac): June 11-13; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Bryan
            New Users – SMART Board (Mac): June 18-20; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Kalida
            Intermediate/Advanced (Win): June 18-20; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wapakoneta High School
            mimio (Win-Mac): June 25-27; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; North Central Local, Pioneer
            Refresher & Beyond – SMART Board (Win): June 30-July 2; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Arlington
            New Users – SMART Board (Win): July 21-22; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; North Baltimore
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit
Graduate Credit Fees:
   1 BGSU credit hr.*: $323 + $8 reg. fee
            + $18 materials fee to NWOET (no text required)
Contact Certificate Hours: 18
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired): $149 (includes materials)
Teachers will learn how they can help improve attention, retention and test scores in their classrooms by making computer usage an interactive and collaborative experience utilizing a SMART Board interactive whiteboard.

Instructor: Dick
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Dates:             Summer session: June 23 – July 28
Location: 100% ONLINE
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit (pending approval)
Graduate Credit Fees:
   1 BGSU credit hr.*: $323 + $8 reg. fee (pending approval)
            + $18 materials fee to NWOET (no text required)
Contact Certificate Hours: 18
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired): $149 (includes materials)

Digital cameras have extensive uses and often motivate educators to integrate technology effectively in their curriculum. This introductory course is intended to provide participants with a secure knowledge of basic digital camera operation, as well as introduce them to effective methods for curriculum integration. The use of photo editing in this training will provide an avenue for the manipulation of  digital images. Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Dick
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, June 17-19; 8:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit
Graduate Credit Fees:
   1 BGSU credit hr.*: $323 + $8 reg. fee (pending approval)
            + $18 materials fee to NWOET (no text required)
Contact Certificate Hours: 18
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired):
   $149 (includes materials)

This introductory course is intended to provide participants with a knowledge of basic digital camera operation and photo editing, as well as introduce them to effective methods for curriculum integration. Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Dick
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Date: Tuesday, June 24; 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees: $79 each session - includes materials

Digital Storytelling is a powerful venue for engaging students with content. Participants will learn how to create and design student storytelling projects that enhance learning. Photostory (Windows only) and Web based resources will explored. 

To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Date: Monday, July 14; 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees: $79 each session - includes materials
Learn the basics for setting up your own Moodle! Moodle is a free (open source) course management system (CMS) designed to help educators create quality online courses or just use to post support materials and activities online for a face-to-face or hybrid class.   

To Register: online at <www.nwoet.org/ssalign.php>
Date: Friday, June 13, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: MEC, Columbus, OH
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit
Graduate Credit Fees:
   3 BGSU credit hr.*: $323 + $8 reg. fee
            + $150 materials fee to NWOET
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired):
   $150 includes materials

This training is offered by INFOhio, in cooperation with the Northwest Ohio Educational Technology Foundation (NWOET), for both social studies teachers and school librarians at sites around the state. The purpose of the workshop is to apply standardized criteria to align school library resources to grade level indicators, understand grade level indicators as they relate to the benchmarks, retrieve aligned resources locally and via the INFOhio Curriculum Resource Catalog and create the catalog record to retrieve aligned resources.

Instructor: Koenig
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit (pending approval)
Graduate Credit Fees:
   1 BGSU credit hr.*: $323 + $8 reg. fee (graduate fee subject to change)
            + $18 materials fee to NWOET (+ purchased text)
Contact Certificate Hours: 18
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired):
   $149 includes materials

These three courses can be taken together or individually, depending on the needs of the student. Participants of this series are encouraged to bring along their own equipment and if available. Equipment will be available for use for those who do not bring their own.

Module I – Video Production: Tips & Tricks
Datse: Wednesday & Thursday, July 23 & 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
This training will address the lingo, storyboarding, shot lists, voice-overs, camera techniques & other related equipment, uses of video.
Module II – Video Editing: Part I
Dates: Friday & Wednesday, July 25 & 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Students will be introduced to the basics of video editing – non-linear vs. linear editing, software choices, A, and B roll and other lingo, handling audio, titling, and more.
Module III – Video Editing: Part II
Dates: Thursday & Friday, July 31 & August 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Includes hands-on video editing with Premiere, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, or the software selected and supplied by the participant, working towards a finished product that can be of value in the teacher’s instruction.

 

Registration must be received 2 weeks prior to the first class. Cancellation Policy: There is no charge if your registration cancellation is received at least 2 weeks prior to start of class. Graduate course fee refunds follow the university policy. A minimum enrollment is required for the class to be held.
Snacks or light meals are only provided for events taking place at NWOET.
Unless noted, trainings will be held at NWOET, 245 Troup Ave., Bowling Green. Call 800-966-9638 for information about other locations.
* Grant funding provided through NWOET and partner organizations allow these courses to be offered for graduate credit through Bowling Green State University at a reduced cost. Courses may or may not apply for degree completion, contact your graduate advisor for more information. BGSU tuition and fees subject to change after July 1, 2008.
** NWOET fees listed above are for members; non-members – call for pricing. All fees are payable to NWOET by check, cash, or district purchase order at time of registration. Professional development option/no credit desired: PD Certificate is available for all trainings on request at no additional charge.

NWOET TNT: technology ‘n’ training
New Tech Training Series Price Includes Featured Technology Tools!

• 6 hour (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), 1 day trainings at NWOET Tech lab, 245 Troup Ave., Bowling Green
• Price includes professional development, featured product, and training materials
• To register or for more information – call 800.966.9638.
• Limited space ~ Register ASAP! Registration fee or district purchase order must be received 3 weeks prior to event date.
• Due to the changing world of technology, NWOET reserves the right to substitute a product model of equal or greater value than the model(s) listed.

Instructor: Donna Dick
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $1600, Non-members $1650
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Learn how this easy-to-use system works with PowerPoint allowing you to ask questions, and quickly gauge your students’ comprehension. This system allows you to evaluate the entire class or each student’s learning, pulling from questions you create or from the test bank of 30,000 assessment items aligned to state standards. Price includes 32 Turning Point radio frequency devices, receiver, and software.

Instructor: Judy Tucker
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $1850, Non-members $1900
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

With the Senteo Interactive Response System, the instructor has a wireless connection between teacher and student, allowing quick assessment of student learning. The Senteo system includes 24 radio frequency remotes, a central receiver, and the Senteo assessment software which tallies student responses. Price includes 24 Senteo radio frequency devices, receiver, and software

Instructor: Gerry Davis
Date: Monday, June 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $450, Non-members $500
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Learn how to use the Canon ZR800 camcorder in this training. In addition to the camcorder, participants will also receive a wireless microphone, extra battery, and blank tapes to begin shooting immediately.  Importing and editing of video into the computer will also be introduced to give your first video a professional use. Price includes Canon ZR800, Wireless Mic, Add?l. battery, and blank tapes.

Instructor: Gerry Davis
Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $450, Non-members $500
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Explore the word of the Sony Reader to become familiar with all the bells and whistles it holds.  Participants will explore the Internet for downloadable titles that are appropriate for student and professional use and will become skilled in adding to their Reader’s collection. Price includes Sony Reader Digital BSilver PRS-505SC

Instructor: Pat McCauley
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $375, Non-members $425
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Participants will learn of the many uses of iPods in K-12 education, including podcasting. Educators will use their 80GB IPod Classic to download podcasts and listen to them. Topics to be covered include basic iPod usage, lesson plans for iPods and a how-to guide for podcasting. Price includes iPod Classic 80GB.

Instructor: Pat McCauley
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $200, Non-members $250
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Bring along some of your own photos on a portable storage device (e.g. flash drive, memory card) and learn how to use the basic features of Photoshop Elements 6.o software (only avail- able in Windows format) to best utilize the tools to retouch photos. Price includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 (Win).

Instructor: Donna Dick
Date: Friday, July 30, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $270, Non-members $330
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p,m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Attendees will learn about geocaching, its many resources, and receive a Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS device and cable. Geocaching is a fun, interactive way to get students motivated to learn bout latitude, longitude, elevation, distance, and much more. Price includes Garmin eTrex Ventdevice and cable