Technology Training ScheduleW
 Macon County Board of Education
 501 College Street, Lafayette, TN 37083
            Phone:  615-666-2125        Fax:  615-666-7878 or 615-666-3280       Special Education:  615-666-2685
 MARGARET OLDHAM, Director of Schools

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Technology Training Schedule 
August 2006- May 2007

Schedule Last Updated:  Wednesday August 08, 2007
Call Patricia Ferguson or Debbie Curtis at 666-2125 to Register.
Training Sessions will be added to this schedule as they become available.
If you have questions concerning technology in-service training or if there is a
group of 8 or more teachers who request a specific training that is not scheduled,
please contact Patricia Ferguson, Technology Director.
Date Session Presenter Registration
Deadline
This is our FINAL SPRING 2007 Technology In-service Schedule.      

APRIL INSERVICES:

      
Wednesday
 April 11, 2007
3:30-6:30		  Make and Take Technology
The purpose of this session is to show teachers how to use technology to create teaching materials, bulletin boards, etc. for the classroom. Teachers will have an opportunity to make materials FOR THE CLASSROOM during the session.  Please do not make personal items.  If you need specialty papers, you will need to bring that yourself.		 Colby Jones, Presenter

 

 Pre-register  by April 5th
Tuesday
 April 10, 2007
3:30-6:30		  Make and Take Technology
The purpose of this session is to show teachers how to use technology to create teaching materials, bulletin boards, etc. for the classroom. Teachers will have an opportunity to make materials FOR THE CLASSROOM during the session.  Please do not make personal items.  If you need specialty papers, you will need to bring that yourself.		 Colby Jones, Presenter

 

 Pre-register  by April 5th

MARCH INSERVICES:
Thursday
March 15, 2006
Time:  3:30-6:30

BrainPOP and NetTrekker d.i.
 Two researched based Internet websites that are available for Macon County teachers and students at school and at home.  Both academic Internet sites correlate to the Tennessee State Curriculum Framework.  Teachers are encouraged to attend this in-service and learn more about the unique and fun features of BrainPOP! and netTrekker d.i.!!

 Colby Jones, Presenter Pre-register  by March 13
Tuesday
March 13, 2007
4:00-7:00		 Internet II
(See Internet I for a description)		 David Flynn, Presenter

Already full from the February Overload.  Please call if you cannot attend.
Monday
March 12, 2007
4:00-7:00		 Internet I
This session addresses the use of the Internet in the classroom.  According to Board policy, teachers who use the Internet in the classroom must attend two ˝ day local training sessions.  Teachers will be asked to sign an acceptable use policy which will be kept on file at the Office of the Director of Schools.  Some basic computer knowledge is required.   
BOTH sessions (Internet I & Internet II) are required.  When registering, please sign up for both.		 David Flynn, Presenter

Already full from the February Overload.  Please call if you cannot attend.
Thursday
March 8, 2007
Time:  3:30-6:30		 TEL Training
 (Tennessee Electronic Library)
For more information about this session, contact Jada Law, MCHS Librarian		 Jada Law, Presenter
To pre-register:
Call: 666-4320
Fax: 666-6122		 Contact Jada Law to pre-register by March 6th
Wednesday
March 7, 2007
Time:  3:30-6:30		 Creating a DVD Presentation
Participants will learn to use the Nero Vision Authoring Software to create a DVD presentation. 
(Limit 8 participants because of the number of DVD burners available.  Other sessions will be made available if needed.)		 Patricia Ferguson, Presenter

 

Pre-register  by March 6th

 
Tuesday
March 6, 2007
3:30-6:30
 (Cancelled--only 1 pre-registered)		 Creating Exciting Classroom Materials
Calling all teachers!  Learn how to create incredible teaching materials the easy way—ON YOUR COMPUTER!  We will create a variety of teaching and learning materials including bingo cards, flash cards, graphic organizers, puzzles, permission slips, handwriting and math sheets.  Bring your vocabulary list, spelling words, etc. with you so that you can make materials that you will use in your classroom.		 Colby Jones, Presenter

 

 Pre-register  by March 2nd

FEBRUARY INSERVICES:
Thursday
February 22, 2007
4:00-7:00		 Internet II
(See Internet I for a description)		 David Flynn, Presenter

Pre-register  by February 16th
Wednesday
February 21, 2007
4:00-7:00		 Internet I
This session addresses the use of the Internet in the classroom.  According to Board policy, teachers who use the Internet in the classroom must attend two ˝ day local training sessions.  Teachers will be asked to sign an acceptable use policy which will be kept on file at the Office of the Director of Schools.  Some basic computer knowledge is required.   
BOTH sessions (Internet I & Internet II) are required.  When registering, please sign up for both.		 David Flynn, Presenter

Pre-register  by February 16th
Tuesday
February 13, 2007
3:30-6:30
 (Cancelled--only 3 pre-registered)		 Creating Exciting Classroom Materials
Calling all teachers!  Learn how to create incredible teaching materials the easy way—ON YOUR COMPUTER!  We will create a variety of teaching and learning materials including bingo cards, flash cards, graphic organizers, puzzles, permission slips, handwriting and math sheets.  Bring your vocabulary list, spelling words, etc. with you so that you can make materials that you will use in your classroom.		 Colby Jones, Presenter

 

 Pre-register  by February 9th
Tuesday
November 15, 2006
Time:  3:30-6:30		 Fun with PhotoShop Filters
This session will help the beginning PhotoShop user learn how to use the filter features of PhotoShop to create interesting effects.		 Patricia Ferguson, Presenter

Pre-register 
Rescheduled to Nov. 15th

Thursday
October 19, 2006
Time:  3:30-6:30
 (Cancelled--only 3 pre-registered)

 Make & Take Technology
The purpose of this session is to show teachers how to use technology to create teaching materials, bulletin boards, etc. for the classroom. Teachers will have an opportunity to make materials FOR THE CLASSROOM during the session.  Please do not make personal items.  If you need specialty papers, you will need to bring those yourself.		 Colby Jones, Presenter

Pre-register  by October
6th 

Wednesday
October 18, 2006
Time:  3:30-6:30
 (Cancelled--only 4 pre-registered)

 Creating a DVD Presentation
Participants will learn to use the Nero Vision Authoring Software to create a DVD presentation. 
(Limit 8 participants because of the number of DVD burners available.  Other sessions will be made available if needed.)		 Patricia Ferguson, Presenter

Pre-register  by October
6th 

Tuesday
October 17, 2006
Time:  3:30-6:30

 Make & Take Technology
The purpose of this session is to show teachers how to use technology to create teaching materials, bulletin boards, etc. for the classroom. Teachers will have an opportunity to make materials FOR THE CLASSROOM during the session.  Please do not make personal items.  If you need specialty papers, you will need to bring those yourself.
(You can attend Make & Take Technology as often as you like, but you can only claim a maximum of 1 day in-service per school year.)		 Colby Jones, Presenter

Pre-register  by October
6th 

Wednesday
September 27, 2006
Time:  3:30-6:30
(Cancelled--only 3 pre-registered)

 netTrekker d.i. & BrainPOP!
Two researched based Internet websites that are available for Macon County teachers and students at school and at home.  Both academic Internet sites correlate to the Tennessee State Curriculum Framework.  Teachers are encouraged to attend this in-service and learn more about the unique and fun features of BrainPOP! and netTrekker d.i.!!		 Colby Jones, Presenter

Pre-register  by September 25th 

Wednesday
August 23, 2006
4:00-7:00		 Internet II David Flynn, Presenter

Pre-register  by August 18th 

Tuesday
August 22, 2006
4:00-7:00		 Internet I David Flynn, Presenter

Pre-register  by August 18th 

Thursday
August 17, 2006
Time:  3:30-6:30

 E-Mail Colby Jones, Presenter

Pre-register  by August 11th 

Tuesday
August 15, 2006
Time:  3:30-6:30

 E-Mail Colby Jones, Presenter

Pre-register  by August 11th 

     

 

 

If you have questions concerning technology in-service training or if there is a
group of 8 or more teachers who request a specific training that is NOT scheduled,
please contact Patricia Ferguson, Technology Director.

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