December+14th

=Nintendo DS= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51916, Section#: 53145) Liz Clark


 * Ask yourself, "Do I want to communicate with my students but not say a word?," well then this is the training for you. A secret program that is in every Nintendo DS (not a secret if you know about it already, but for all others) is Pictochat. Come find out how you can use this program in whole group or small group. During this training, you will get to play. How cool is that!?

=Digital Cameras= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51884, Section#: 53105) Devin Cerny & Meka Matthews Room F5/E6


 * In this session, we will take photos/videos and learn how to transfer pictures from the camera to the computer or a flashdrive. We will also explore the various types of slideshows that can be created using a digital camera (Animoto, Photo Story, Movie Maker) and discuss applications of digital cameras in the classroom.

=**Wii Math**= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51914, Section#: 53142) Melanie Johnson


 * In this training we will explore what wii has to offer for students in math class. We will all get several chances to play wii and see just what kind of math we can do with a game that only lasts 1 minute. Come have fun!
 * Teachers will be given a cheat sheet of all the different types of math that can be done with Game Party 2.
 * Teachers will get hands on experience playing wii.
 * A door prize will be given!
 * Application: All grade levels, Math teachers only
 * Pre-requisites: None

=﻿Envision Tools= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51917, Section#: 53146) Pat Hale Room D2


 * This is a K.I.S.S. course! Not that kind of a kiss....but rather Keep It Simple Stupid! Of course you are not stupid...but sometimes computer programs can make us all feel a bit inferior than they should.
 * My goal is to help you through any kinks you may be experiencing while using Envision and help you to manuever through some of the tools that are available.. While I probably can't answer all your questions, I will certainly try. **Please email me questions prior to training and I will see what I can do to get you over that hump! :-)**
 * Application: all grade levels, math teachers only
 * Must have current log on information.

=﻿Excel Basics= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51918, Section#: 53147) Mario Temporal


 * No, I will NOT train you to create financial statements and do Bank Reconciliation on excel, although I can do that for a fee after school :=) We will learn how to use basic excel function keys and how to create a excel worksheets.

=Prezi= Don't forget to sign up on ASCEND (Course#: 51919, Section#: 53148) Kirah Diaz

Prezi is a cloud-based presentation software that opens up a new world between whiteboards and slides. The zoomable canvas makes it fun to explore ideas and the connections between them. The result: visually captivating presentations that lead your audience down a path of discovery. Bring a flash drive with a Pre-made PowerPoint that you would like to "Prezify!" Prezi is simple: You Write, Zoom, Arrange. Using these simple means, you and your students can express many things - with great impact.

Audience: Grades 3-5, All Content Areas Pre-requisites: Go to www.prezi.com prior to session to sign up for free educator account and bring pre-made PowerPoint on a flash drive. Location: Room F1