Last updated April 1st, 2010

NWOET Professional Development

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Technology Professional Development Survey

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.

Working on your 21st Century Skills Certificate? Look for the  designation on those courses, trainings, or modules that qualify.

Graduate Credit is available for some these classes. Call 800-966-9638 for graduate pricing.

 

Dates: Monday, May 17-Friday June 25
Location: Online
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit. Call for graduate pricing.
Contact Certificate Hours: 30
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
     Comp Members: $199
     Basic Members: $249
     Non-Members: $399
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

In this 1 sem. hr. course participants will gain knowledge of the basic digital camera operation and photo editing. In addition, this professional development will introduce effective methods to integrate digital photography into the curriculum. Does not include camera.

NWOET's Digital Photography in the K-12 Classroom course supports ISTE 21st Century skills for students and teachers:
NETS-S: 1.b., 2.b., 5.a.,b.,c., 6.a., b.,c.,d.
NETS-T: 1.a.d., 2.a., 3.a., 4.a., 5.c

 

Date: Friday, May 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees: FREE, registration required
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

Google loves educators! Join us as we explore Google tools that focus on the core areas of 21st century learning skills: communicate, collaborate and create. Take a quick look at Picasa (a photo editing and online sharing application); SketchUp (a computer assisted drawing application); Gmail, and many of the Google applications: Docs, Calendar, Moderator, Reader, Earth, Wave, Trends, and Translate. Time will be given in the afternoon to create an iGoogle page, customizing it with gadgets, resources, and tabs for sharing with students.

NWOET's videoconference supports ISTE 21st Century skills for students and teachers:
NETS-S: 1.b., 2.a.,b.,d., 3.b.,c., 5.b., 6.b.
NETS-T: 1.c., 2.a.,c., 3.a.,b.,d., 4.d.

 

Date: Thursday, July 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees (includes materials):
     Comp Members: $99
     Basic Members: $124
     Non-Members: $199
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

Google loves educators! Join us as we explore Google tools that focus on the core areas of 21st century learning skills: communicate, collaborate and create. Take a quick look at Picasa (a photo editing and online sharing application), SketchUp (a computer assisted drawing application), Gmail, and many other Google applications: Docs, Calendar, Sites, Earth, Custom Search Engine, and more as time permits. Time will be given to create an iGoogle page, customizing it with gadgets, resources, and tabs for sharing with students.

 

Date: Friday, April 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees (includes materials):
     Comp Members: $99
     Basic Members: $124
     Non-Members: $199
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

All students don’t learn in the same way. In this class you will learn online resources that can be combined with effective teaching strategies to maximize learning opportunities for struggling students. Resources will focus on basic skill development and assessment and will follow the CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) guidelines for Universal Design for Learners.

 

Dates: Monday, June 28-Friday, August 7
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit. Call for graduate pricing (pending approval).
Contact Certificate Hours: 30
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
     Comp Members: $199
     Basic Members: $249
     Non-Members: $399
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

This 1 sem. hr., guided online training will focus on intermediate-to-advanced level features of the SMART Board and SMART Notebook software. Emphasis in this course will be on features of the SMART Board to create activities to support students’ higher level thinking skills. Prerequisite: Basic computer and Internet skills and 6 -12 months experience using a SMART Board on a weekly basis.

NWOET's Making the Most of Your SMART Board course supports ISTE 21st Century skills for students and teachers:
NETS-S: 2.b., 5.a., 6.a.,b.,c.,d.
NETS-T: 1.a.,d., 2.a.,c., 3.a.,c., 4.b., 5.a.,c.

 

Dates: May 17-July 23
Location: Online
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit. Call for graduate pricing (pending approval).
Contact Certificate Hours: 45
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials): $159
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

A series of professional development modules which consists of hands-on activities to develop a variety of technological skills to support classroom curriculum technology integration incorporating 21st Century skills. Learn how additional modes of technology can be utilized to enhance the way classroom instruction is delivered. Participants will complete a minimum of 18 modules.

 

Date: Friday, June 18, Hopewell-Louden, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
         Wednesday, June 9, Continental School, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees (includes materials):
     Comp Members: $99
     Basic Members: $124
     Non-Members: $199
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

This full-day training will familiarize participants with the mimio interactive whiteboard system. Designed for the new user, the focus will be on integration strategies for using this tool as well as lots of hands-on practice using the system, software, and mimioconnect online resources.

NWOET's interactive whiteboard trainings support ISTE 21st Century skills for students and teachers:
NETS-S: 1.a.,b., 2.a.,b.,d., 4.a.,b., 6.a.,b.,d.
NETS-T: 1.a.,b., 2.a.,c., 3.a.,c., 4.a.,c., 5.c.

 

Spring Date: Monday, May 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Summer Date: Monday, July 26 in Hopewell-Louden, Bascom, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees (includes materials):
     Comp Members: $99
     Basic Members: $124
     Non-Members: $199
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

This full-day training will familiarize participants with the mimio interactive whiteboard system. Designed for the new user, the focus will be on integration strategies for using this tool as well as lots of hands-on practice using the system, software, and mimioconnect online resources.

NWOET's interactive whiteboard trainings support ISTE 21st Century skills for students and teachers:
NETS-S: 1.a.,b., 2.a.,b.,d., 4.a.,b., 6.a.,b.,d.
NETS-T: 1.a.,b., 2.a.,c., 3.a.,c., 4.a.,c., 5.c.

 

Date: Wednesday, May 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6 for each session
Professional Development Fees (includes materials):
     Comp Members: $99
     Basic Members: $124
     Non-Members: $199
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

Participants will be receive hands-on training in use of the ActivBoard interactive whiteboard system, ActivExpression and ActiVote learner response systems, ActivSlates, and the new ActivInspire software that serves as the backbone of this system.

NWOET's interactive whiteboard trainings support ISTE 21st Century skills for students and teachers:
NETS-S: 1.a.,b., 2.a.,b.,d., 4.a.,b., 6.a.,b.,d.
NETS-T: 1.a.,b., 2.a.,c., 3.a.,c., 4.a.,c., 5.c.

 

Dates: Tuesday, May 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Thursday, June 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Friday, July 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab (except as noted)
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees (includes materials):
     Comp Members: $99
     Basic Members: $124
     Non-Members: $199
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

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. 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 Sessions:  Taking the SMART Board to the Next Level

Dates: Thursday, April 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Wednesday, May 12 in Auglaize Co. ESC, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Monday, May 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Tuesday, June 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Thursday, July 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab (except as noted)
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees (includes materials):
     Comp Members: $99
     Basic Members: $124
     Non-Members: $199
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

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. 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 Sessions:  Interactive Whiteboard Integration Strategies for All Content Areas

Date: Wednesday, April 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6
Professional Development Fees (includes materials):
     Comp Members: $99
     Basic Members: $124
     Non-Members: $199
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

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. 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.

 

Summer Date: May 17-July 23
Location: Online
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit. Call for graduate pricing (pending approval).
Contact Certificate Hours: 45
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
     Comp Members: $199
     Basic Members: $249
     Non-Members: $399
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

A series of online and/or face-to-face professional development trainings and modules which consists of instruction and activities for the purpose of developing a variety of technological skills to support classroom curriculum technology integration focusing on the incorporation of 21st Century skills.  Learn how multiple modes of technology can be utilized to enhance and improve the way classroom instruction is delivered.

 

Summer Date: June 14, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Fall Date: September 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Contact Certificate Hours: 6 for each full-day session
Professional Development Fees (includes materials):
     Comp Members: $59 for half-day, $99 for full-day
     Basic Members: $69 for half-day, $124 for full-day
     Non-Members: $119 for half-day, $199 for full-day
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

A special presentation for Administrators on a variety of 21st Century technology tools. Multiple models of video cameras, digital cameras, document cameras, student response systems, interactive whiteboards, MP3 players, netbooks, and laptops will be reviewed as well as an overview of strategies for these technologies’ use in the classroom. We’ll include time for a frank discussion of advantages and disadvantages of each of these technologies. In addition, an afternoon session will be offered to give hands-on time for superintendents, principals, technology coordinators, and curriculum directors to experience the technologies shown in the morning. Note: No equipment is provided in the training event.

 

Dates: Wednesday-Friday, June 9-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Tuesday-Thursday, June 22-24, Pettisville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Tuesday-Thursday, July 6-8, Meadowlawn Elem., Sandusky, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Tuesday-Thursday, July 20-22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 3-5, mimio, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab (except as noted)
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit. Call for graduate pricing (pending approval).
Contact Certificate Hours: 18 per session
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
     Comp. Members: $199
     Basic Members: $249
     Non-Members: $399
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

This 1 sem. hr. course combines the basics of using the SMART Board (unless noted) interactive whiteboard in the classroom taught over five weeks. Prerequisite: Basic technology skills.

NWOET's interactive whiteboard trainings support ISTE 21st Century skills for students and teachers:
NETS-S: 1.a.,b., 2.a.,b.,d., 4.a.,b., 6.a.,b.,d.
NETS-T: 1.a.,b., 2.a.,c., 3.a.,c., 4.a.,c., 5.c.

 

Dates: Monday-Wednesday, June 14-16, mimio, Hopewell-Loudon, Bascom, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Monday-Wednesday, June 28-30, Bluffton, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Monday-Wednesday, July 12-14, Eastwood HS, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 4-6, Auglaize Co. ESC, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab (except as noted)
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit. Call for graduate pricing (pending approval).
Contact Certificate Hours: 18 per session
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
     Comp Members: $199
     Basic Members: $249
     Non-Members: $399
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

This 1 sem. hr. course focuses on intermediate-to-advanced level features of the SMART Board (unless noted)  interactive whiteboard. Also included in this training will be incorporation of video, animation, and sound in the IWB software. Prerequisite: A basic level of knowledge in use of an IWB system.

NWOET's interactive whiteboard trainings support ISTE 21st Century skills for students and teachers:
NETS-S: 1.a.,b., 2.a.,b.,d., 4.a.,b., 6.a.,b.,d.
NETS-T: 1.a.,b., 2.a.,c., 3.a.,c., 4.a.,c., 5.c.

 

Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, July 27-29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit. Call for graduate pricing (pending approval).
Contact Certificate Hours: 18
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
     Comp Members: $199
     Basic Members: $249
     Non-Members: $399
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638

Discover how to use video equipment in the classroom by learning tips for successful video production from the pros. Also covered will be basic video editing to enhance and pull together your footage; research on the power of video to increase student engagement and achievement. It is strongly suggested that you bring your own camera and manual. Prerequisite: Basic computer and video camera skills.

 

NWOET TNT: technology ‘n’ training

Tech Training Series Price Includes Featured Technology Tools!
NWOET Comprehensive members – bring one or two teachers for the listed price!

• 6 hour (9 a.m. – 3 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.

 

Includes: 1 8GB iPod Touch, 1 iTunes gift card
Dates: Tuesday, April 20, 4-7 p.m.
           Tuesday, April 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Friday, June 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Thursday, July 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Friday, August 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.                 
Cost: $319 for Comp Members; $329 for Basic Members
Location: NWOET Tech Lab (unless otherwise noted)
Credit: Not available

Participants will learn of the many uses of iPods in K-12 education, including podcasting. Educators will use their 8GB IPod Touch to download podcasts and listen to them.

 

Includes: 1 iPod Nano (16GB) with video, 1 AV cable, 1 iTunes gift card
Dates: Tuesday, May 11, 4-7 p.m.
           Thursday, June 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.     
           Monday, August 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.   
Cost: $349 for Comp Members; $379 for Basic Members
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Explore the creative ways in which educators (and students) are using podcasts to enhance classroom instruction. During this course, we will focus on finding free content to supplement your curriculum and getting the content on to your iPod.

 

Includes: 1 Turning Point SRS, set of 24 R devices OR 1 Turning Point SRS, set of 32 R devices
Dates: Thursday, May 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.     
           Friday, July 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.           
Cost (set of 24R): $1,199 for Comp Members; $1,229 for Basic Members
Cost (set of 32R): $1,399 for Comp Members; $1,439 for Basic Members
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.

 

Includes: Set of Pulse 24R pads OR Set of 32R pads (Mobi Wireless Slate available)
Dates: Thursday, May 13, 4-7 p.m.
           Monday, June 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Tuesday, August 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost (set of 24R): $2,059 for Comp Members; $2,089 for Basic Members
         (to include Mobi slate, order when registering - $369 additional)
Cost (set of 32R): $2,659 for Comp Members; $2,199 for Basic Members
         (to include Mobi slate, order when registering - $369 additional)
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Receive hands-on training in eInstruction’s Classroom Performance System. CPS32 Pad System (radio frequency) + Mobi wireless slates is a stand alone student response system – which means it interfaces with whatever style of presentation is being used which allows the ability to use the clickers at any time.

 

Includes: 1 SMART SRS, Set of 24 OR 1 SMART SRS, Set of 32
Dates: Friday, May 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Friday, July 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Wednesday, August 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost (set of 24): $1,799 for Comp Members; $1,829 for Basic Members
Cost (set of 32): $2,169 for Comp Members; $2,199 for Basic Members
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. Includes: 1 SMART SRS & either a set of 24 or 32 response devices.

 

Includes: 1 SMART Slate
Dates: Thursday, May 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Tuesday, June 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Friday, July 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Thursday, August 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $499 for Comp Members; $529 for Basic Members
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Have the freedom to teach from anywhere in the classroom and use the SMART software with or WITHOUT a SMART Board using the SMART Slate. Control any software application from up to 50’ away.

 

Includes: 1 Acer Aspire One mini-laptop
Dates: Thursday, May 20, 4-7 p.m.
           Friday, June 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Monday, July 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $409 for Comp Members; $439 for Basic Members
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Receive an Acer Aspire One mini-laptop and learn how to get along ‘just fine’ without a CD/DVD drive and take advantage of the portability of this device. Participants will be shown a wide of variety of FREE online resources to load on their mini. Exploration of open source productivity software, downloading of FREE online video content and other tools will be featured in this hands-on training. Includes: 1 Acer Aspire One mini-laptop.

 

Includes: 1 16GB Apple iPad, 1 iTunes gift card (Other iPad models can be substituted. Call for pricing.)
Date: Tuesday, June 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $629 for Comp Members; $659 for Basic Members
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

It’s not in our hands at this minute, but as soon as it hits the shelves, our training staff will be working on this new training on the iPad and learning lots of strategies for its use in the classroom. What is this new technology tool and what’s all the excitement about?  Imagine being able to page through Web sites, write an email, flick through photos, or watch a movie on a big, 9.7-inch, LED-backlit IPS multi-touch screen with the touch of a finger. Right at this point, there are 150,000 apps in the Apple iTunes App Store to use on the iPad. Many are free or low-cost and have educational value. These apps can run in their original size or be expanded to fill the screen. Apps already purchased for an iPhone or iPod Touch can be synced to the iPad from a Mac or PC.  There’ll be new apps designed specifically for this device as well. Attend this first-of-a-kind training and have the summer to prepare how you will use it in your classroom as a learning tool.

 

Includes: 1 Flip Video Ultra camera - 120 min.
Dates: Tuesday, May 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Wednesday, June 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Friday, July 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Friday, August 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $229 for Comp Members; $259 for Basic Members
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Forget tapes, forget cords, forget charging.  The Flip Video camera is advertised as the “simplest camcorder in the world,” and it fits in your pocket! The Flip Ultra Video camera will record up to 120 minutes of video. This video camera is a perfect choice for students to use easily in the classroom. Start creating videos with your Flip video camera today!

 

Includes: 1 Canon A1100 (12MP) digital camera, bag, 2GB SD card
Dates: Wednesday, May 19, 4-7 p.m.
           Tuesday, July 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $279
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Learn how to operate a digital camera and utilize many resources available on the Internet for digital imaging. Participants will gain knowledge of the basic digital camera operation, information to help take great photos, basic editing tools, organization tools and sharing options.

 

Includes: 1 SMART SDC-280 document camera
Dates: Friday, June 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
           Monday, August 2, 12-3 p.m.
Cost: $969 for Comp Members, $999 for Basic Members
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

The SMART Document Camera is an amazing, yet simple, teaching tool that can help you turn your classroom into a spontaneous and dynamic learning environment. Instantly display real-time images of any static or moving object onto an interactive whiteboard for your entire class to see. You can also capture images with Notebook collaborative learning software and use them to create interactive lessons.

 

Includes: 1 Elmo TT-02RX document camera
Dates: Monday, May 3, 4-7 p.m.
           Monday, July 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $729 for Comp Members; $759 for Basic Members
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available

Instantly transform any object into digital content! The Elmo Document Camera allows you to create a spontaneous and dynamic learning environment in your classroom. Attendees will learn how to use the document camera as well as ways it can enrich your lessons. Includes: 2 Elmo TT-02s Document Cameras.

 

Registration must be received 2 weeks prior to the first class unless noted otherwise. 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.

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.

** NWOET fees listed above are for members; non-members – call for pricing. All fees are payable to NWOET by check, major credit card, 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.