April+18th

=United Streaming= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51924, Section#: 53153) Liz Clark


 * Did you know that there is more to United Streaming than just watching videos? Come to this training and find out how you can make online homework for students, make assignments that the students can complete in class, and to create quizes over videos the students have watched. This is an easy and fun way for students to learn and they are learning from something else (other than you). Come with some favorite videos in mind or a topic you would like to explore and we will create something great in United Streaming!

=Wiki Wiki= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51925, Section#: 53154) Melanie Johnson


 * This session will explore how to create a free and easy to use website. This website is **VERY**easy to work with and is great for housing information. The web addresses are easy to remember and are relatively short. So whether you're creating a website for your class, your team, or yourself you will have fun with the process and the capabilities that a WIKI can give you.
 * Teachers will design their own logo for their website
 * Teachers will create their own site for personal or professional use
 * A door prize will be given!
 * Application: All grade levels, All subject areas
 * Pre-requisites: Be comfortable on the internet

=Activotes= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51926, Section#: 53155) Pat Hale
 * If you are looking to truly ENGAGE your students without having to stand on your head....then Activotes are the way to go!! What?? You don't have any Activotes....well....that's not a problem! Just sign for INTERACT or you can always borrow Mario Temporals!! Actually you can borrow them from anyone in the building that has them (Mario...Mario...Pat) or you can ask Jessica Dyer to hook you up with a set to use in your class for a week or so.
 * I have used these to give a quiz and the students love them because it is technology in THEIR hands, not yours.
 * It's simple to use
 * Create a quiz
 * Students select their answer using Activote (Nice thing is it's all anonymous because Activotes uses numbers.)
 * Download grade to your gradebook! Voila! You have just taken a daily grade and all without paper! Yah!

=Edmodo= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51927, Section#: 53156) Katrina Avinger


 * Join us as we introduce you to the world of Edmodo. Edmodo is a secure social learning network designed for teachers, students, and schools. It allows teachers and students to exchange ideas, share content, and access homework...all within a safe learning environment. I will show you how I have used Edmodo for Literature Circles and how you can use this site to have your students bring the characters they are reading about to life!

=Claymation/Stop-Motion= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51885, Section#: 53110) Kirah Diaz

**How to Create a Claymation or Stop-motion Video** If you want to engage your students in a technology rich project creating a movie using simple materials that will reach all types of learners, this is the class for you! No need for a script, talented actors, a crew, a huge stage. It challenges your imagination and gives immediate gratification. Creating Claymation or stop motion movies are not just fun. While animating, kids learn skills that are useful to them in the future. They learn to set a goal and work towards it. They learn to break it down into small steps (literally). **Materials Needed:** A lesson that involves sequencing or specific ordered steps Imagination **Provided Materials:** Digital Cameras and Tripods Construction paper Markers Play-doh/Clay **Audience:** All Grade Levels, All Content Areas
 * arts and crafts materials or items you wish to use in your movie