September+14th

=CPS= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51873, Section#: 53087) Liz Clark


 * No, not __C__hild __P__rotective __S__ervices, but __C__lassroom __P__erformance __S__ystem. I will be showing you how the device works by allowing you to use the "clickers" to participate in a short quiz. This hands-on time will give you the same experience that your students will have when you use this system in your classroom. After the awesome experience using the CPS, you will use a laptop and create your own quiz to take back into your classroom. There will be cheat sheets provided to help jog your memory. The cheat sheets will have step by step instructions on how to create quizes, look at reports, and downloading the software. We will be meeting in my room, G3.

=i-Tunes= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51875, Section#: 53090) Devin Cerny & Meka Matthews Room F5/E6


 * In this session, we will learn how to set up an I-Tunes account, purchase and/or download apps for your classroom, as well as snyc them to your I-pod touch.

=STAAR cameras= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51884, Section#: 53103) Melanie Johnson Mr. Robinson's Room (D8)


 * In this session we will see how digital cameras help us teach lessons at a higher level of learning. Come learn how to use a simple digital camera to inspire your class to be ready for STAAR. One picture can be a whole day's lesson! Come and see how.
 * Teachers will be given a webpage of examples
 * Teachers will be given time during the training to use a digital camera, capture their own image, and create a lesson centered around that one picture. Very hands on!
 * A door prize will be given!
 * Application: All grade levels, Math
 * Pre-requisites: None

=Power Point Basics= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51876, Section#: 53091) Pat Hale Room D2


 * Quick, Painless & Guaranteed to be ENGAGING!! Come and see how easy it is to incorporate a power point into your lesson. As an educator, you can use a power point within any subject. Power points can be very simple or......release your creative passion and truly personalize it!! The possibilities are endless!
 * Examples:
 * Teachers - The majority of learners are visual. So why not introduce new vocabulary with lots of colorful pictures to increase students understanding of the new word and aid in their retention, especially ESL learners.
 * Students - create a power point to tell the class about your family as an introduction for the new year.
 * Guided notes will be handed out; including an example of a power point.
 * Teachers will leave this training, understanding the basics of power point.
 * No previous experience required. Just come with a desire to learn something new! See you there.

=Promethean Planet= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51877, Section#: 53092) Haley Krock
 * Online resource that any teacher can use
 * Do not have to have a Promethean Board
 * Assessments
 * Differentiated Instuction
 * Nonlinguistical resources
 * Engaging activities

=Flip Cameras= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51878, Section#: 53093) Katrina Avinger Room F4 = =
 * In this session we will see how easy it is to create an awesome movie using a simple device.