Great Professional Development Opportunity!
April 6th, 2009
Are you interested in learning more about videoconferencing and collaborative work in the classroom? Would you like to obtain two graduate credits in a week? Then check out this great opportunity! 123vc-workshop-flyer091
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Are you planning your summer/fall in-service?
March 18th, 2009
Are you planning your summer or fall in-service days? If so, and are interested in EduTech coming to your school to teach classes on technology in the classroom, be sure to contact your regional representative soon as our calendars are filling up fast, especially the month of August. Check out our available workshops at http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/training/topics/?cat=1
We have some great new offerings such as:
- Google Docs
- A four workshop Blogging and Podcasting series
- Google Earth
- Electronic Portfolios in the Classroom
If you are looking for a more personalized training with a select few members of your staff, check out our INSTEP program at http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/services/professional_development/instep/
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Need to be inspired?
February 2nd, 2009
I was lucky enough to attend the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC) in Orlando this month. While the escape from the snow and ice was wonderful, the great resources I received at the conference were equally as wonderful! Take a look at these websites for ideas in your classroom
Language Arts/History
This website lets you see timelines that are already made or allows your students to make their own, all for free!
Science
This site allows free access, after registration, to an interactive 3D human body…very cool!
Math
This is a free program that can be downloaded on to your machine (Mac or PC) to do many things with Geometry and Algebra.
I hope these sites can inspire you to try something different in your classroom. Feel free to leave comments on this blog about what sites you try and if you liked them or not. Have Fun!
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Spring Videoconferencing Events
January 2nd, 2009
Discover North Dakota by participating in the following content provider sessions available by videoconference!
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Personal Computers at school?
October 8th, 2008
I would like to extend a thank-you to those who attended my session on Technology Integration Planning at NDATL Fall F2F. We had an interesting conversation regarding the use of personal laptop computers at school. This lead us to a couple of questions that I left unanswered. I have found the answers and wanted to share with everyone because I feel it is an important issue that schools need to address.
If it is a personal computer, how do we know it is safe from viruses?
It is important for the teacher or technology personnel to check the computer for updated antivirus software. Ultimately, if the school allows personal computers onto the school network they are allowing anything on that machine access to the network. Is that something your district is willing to do? These are issues that need to be addressed.
Can the Symantic antivirus issued to the school from the state be used on personal computers that are used at school?
The Symantic antivirus that EduTech provides to schools is only to be installed on computers owned by the school districts. It is not to be used on personal computers.
I hope this answers the questions asked and if there are any additional questions please feel free to contact me.
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Welcome Back!
September 22nd, 2008
I think everyone has had a couple of weeks to get back into routine in their schools and hopefully the school year has started off well. We have been getting into the swing of things as well and I am looking forward to meeting those of you in my region I haven’t had a chance to meet yet. Site visits for the Northwest Region will be scheduled soon, starting in the middle of October. I will also be attending the NDATL F2F meeting in Minot and hope to see some of you there. This fall we are featuring some great workshops.
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Greetings
May 28th, 2008
As the new Northwest Region IT Specialist I would like to say that I am very excited to be a part of the EduTech team and looking forward to visiting all of the schools in my region. I will be doing visits starting this fall to set up some great professional development workshops. If you would like to ask me directly about a workshop in your area my you can reach me at carissa.swenson@sendit.nodak.edu or at 701-799-9812. I look forward to working with you!
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Pay Attention Video
April 21st, 2008
Pay Attention Video (via TeacherTube) Read the rest of this entry »
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Special Pricing for United Streaming
April 18th, 2008
Ed Leaders and Tecos,
Special pricing for Discovery Streaming (United Streaming) is finally available! The discounts are based on volume (the more buildings participating the greater the discount) and a June 15, 2008 deadline. It is important that you respond quickly if you would like to benefit from this discount.
Remember Discovery Streaming is sold by building, not district. Please read the information carefully on the document link below and respond as soon as possible if you wish to participate. The order form needs be faxed to the EduTech office by June 15, 2008. Discovery Streaming will bill your school after that date.
IMPORTANT- buildings with less than 200 students do not receive the volume discount as the low enrollment price is already significantly discounted.
I am available for questions as are the Discovery Reps listed on the bottom of the document linked below. If your current contract goes later than the June 15 date please contact a Discovery Rep.
Thank you!
http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/pdf/services/discovery_education_edutech_order_form.pdf
Jody French, Director
EduTech ~ Fargo Office
PO Box 5164 ~ Fargo, ND 58105
1.800.774.1091 (toll free)
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Featured Workshops for Spring 2008
January 4th, 2008
EduTech is featuring a number of workshops for Spring 2008. If you are interested in booking any of these please contact our Coordinator of Training, Tabitha Lang. Her e-mail address is tabitha.lang@sendit.nodak.edu. Tabitha will assist you with a date for scheduling.
Here is the list of featured workshops:
1. Activboard in the Classroom
2. Smartboards in the Classroom
3. ActivPrimary
4. Eduweb
5. What’s New in Office 2007 (specific titles include Word, 2007. Excel 2007, Powerpoint 2007, Outlook 2007)
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