During the CMaP workshop, educators learn how to incorporate a community-based project into existing curriculum, beginning with the fundamentals of project-based learning, right through essential project design and management concepts and tools. Participants learn how to enhance projects with technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Because the CMaP workshop models an actual project process, they leave understanding how to introduce the same concepts to students. Moreover, projects are aligned to the Utah Core Curriculum, and participants see how to assess student learning and evaluate the overall success of a project.

There is a $50 fee for this class to cover some of the materials. A participation agreement and information on making your payment will be emailed to you shortly after we receive your online registration.

NOTE: In the UEN computer lab, you will be able to compile your games and projects so that they will be playable on other computers. If you want the ability to do this at home or school, it will be necessary to buy (from the publisher) the full version of the software for around $100.

If you do not have iMovie 08 on your laptop you may use one of our loaner MacBooks during the class.

During class we will be using miniDV video cameras. These cameras record the digital video on a small cassette tape. If you have a miniDV camera please bring it with you with all the cables. Other camera types such as Hard drive and DVD cameras have compatibility issues with iMovie. Because of time constraints we will be unable to spend time transferring and converting the video from these cameras types to make it usable within iMovie.

With a focus on creating a classroom web site, this course begins by defining some concepts of Internet function - from how a browser works, to transferring files from your desktop to a server for the world to access. Following this we introduce HTML (the formatting language for web pages). After establishing a common ground with terminology and concepts, participants use basic Dreamweaver features to build a simple classroom web site adding text, graphics, links and multiple pages. The course includes solid design direction, technical how-to's, and recommendations for using a web site effectively as an educator.

If taken in addition to the level 1 in person class, participants may receive points. If taken in lieu of the in person class, participants may count it toward the Web Academy just the same as the in person class.

**Please be aware that this class involves moderate walking/hiking. Contact the instructor for more information.

• Day One includes an in-depth look at video resources for the classroom--commercial video, instructional television, and digital video. Teachers will also learn how to find and save pictures, sounds and videos ideally suited for teaching.
• Day Two includes an indepth look at Internet resources for the classroom. Teachers will become intimately familiar with and skilled at accessing resources from eMedia, Curriculum Search, Thinkfinity, eThemes, ThemePark and much more; also, Pioneer's World Book Encyclopedia, CultureGrams, EBSCO, Visual Thesaurus, and SIRS Discoverer and Knowledge Source.
• Day Three includes an indepth look at multimedia with an emphasis on PowerPoint as a tool for incorporating educational technology into the classroom and curriculum. Participants review the primary skills associated with content integration, slide design, and transitions. In addition, explore handouts, toolbars, inserting pictures, sounds, and videos, backgrounds, hyperlinking, buttons and action settings and animation techniques.

Note: Lunch (each day), credit, and payments for substitutes (where necessary) are included as part of the ITC workshop.

Day One: Understand basics of multimedia in the classroom, including the first baby steps to creating a multimedia presentation. We review file management in the context of building resources throughout the workshop and saving them on workshop-provided USB drives.

Participants see and practice strategies for effectively incorporating video in their classrooms, with an emphasis on accessing digital video available to Utah teachers at no cost through eMedia. After discussing copyright, participants learn how to find and save pictures, sounds and videos ideally suited for teaching and appropriate to incorporate in their own multimedia presentations.

Day Two: Take an in-depth look at Internet resources for the classroom. Participants become intimately familiar with and skilled at accessing resources from the state Curriculum Search database, Thinkfinity, PBS TeacherSource, eThemes and much more; also, from the Pioneer Online Library we explore World Book Encyclopedia, CultureGrams, EBSCO, SIRS databases and other high-quality research resources.

Participants further develop the presentations they began on day one and add pictures, sound, video and other features as needed. Time is provided for work on individual multimedia projects.

Note: UEN and USOE have limited funding to provide lunches and, when required, substitute reimbursement for the ITC workshops. These items are coordinated through each hosting district. Credit is available and processed through UEN.

The ITC 2 workshop extends material from the first workshop to help teachers transition from “consuming” media resources to a point where they and their students become “creators” of multimedia content. In this process, participants and ultimately their students begin to develop several of the twenty-first century skills so important in today’s classroom.

Day One: Participants learn and use at an advanced level the multimedia tool selected by the host district (Advanced PowerPoint, iMovie or MovieMaker2). The workshop focuses on managing student media creation projects with strategies such as storyboarding and rubrics. Specific software features and skills are covered, as well as further exploration of audio and video resources, and tools to edit and incorporate these resources in participants’ products.

Day Two: The second day focuses on actually creating the multimedia product, participating in peer review and feedback and sharing the finished product in class.

Note: UEN and USOE have limited funding to provide lunches and, when required, substitute reimbursement for the ITC workshops. These items are coordinated through each hosting district. Credit is available and processed through UEN.

UEN has partnered with LearnKey to offer an online and computer-based training course on MS PowerPoint software. LearnKey’s materials include video of an engaging expert, along with easy to understand visual concept explanations. Screen capture tutorials, “labs” for practice and interactive tests on concept segments add up to clear, easy to follow skills training. UEN adds stimulating interactive discussions among class participants, the support of a live human facilitator, and assignments that help participants move beyond the skills to effectively integrate these tools in their curriculum and practice. Participants have opportunities for practice, project development and feedback within the online course environment.

UEN has partnered with LearnKey to offer an online and computer-based training course on MS Word software. LearnKey’s materials include video of an engaging expert, along with easy to understand visual concept explanations. Screen capture tutorials, “labs” for practice and interactive tests on concept segments add up to clear, easy to follow skills training. UEN adds stimulating interactive discussions among class participants, the support of a live human facilitator, and assignments that help participants move beyond the skills to effectively integrate these tools in their curriculum and practice. Participants have opportunities for practice, project development and feedback within the online course environment.

Explore new communication tools of Blogs, Podcasts, and Vlogs, how they function and how to use them within a classroom setting. Receive practical hands-on instruction on setting up an individual blog, planning and producing podcasts and vlogs, and posting this new content to a blog.

Each one-hour program features classroom case studies and informative discussions. The Learning Science through Inquiry workshop provides a solid starting point to explore, discuss, and critique the inquiry approach—and ultimately put it to use in the classroom. In addition to the televised workshops, the course also includes a reflective online component in which teachers will discuss relevant topics concerning educational theory and practice.

Beyond defining economics concepts and outlining modern economic theory, the programs review the national standards for economics education and provide effective lesson plans and classroom strategies. In addition to the televised workshops, the course also includes a reflective online component in which teachers will discuss relevant topics concerning educational theory and practice.

Also, as these tools make computers an ever-increasing part of daily life, being able to use the equipment effectively and efficiently is more important than ever. As part of this course, learn about best practices for Windows file management and essential keyboard shortcuts. Consider risks of viruses and spyware as well as how to protect your computer. Learn to customize your Windows desktop and how to keep your system running at its best.