ICT Applied Skills Workshops

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ICT Applied Skills 1.1

ICT Applied Skills 1.2
Today's computers have the ability to record audio much the same way they record the written word through typing. Using audio in the classroom is an emerging technology that has great potential to enhance student learning, especially those who are "auditorily" oriented.  iPods equipped with microphones will be demonstrated. The devices can be used to help students express ideas, record their oral reading development, and capture audio for use in a multitude of projects. Programs such as GarageBand* and Audacity are free and can become powerful, yet easy-to-use, tools for recording students' voices. 

Teachers will learn:

• how to use iPods with microphones, as well as other audio inputs, to capture high quality audio. 
• how to use  Garageband to take a variety of audio sources and mix them to create a finished product.
• how to produce a simple "radio show" called a PodCast.
• how to use these skills in their classroom with their students
• how using digital audio projects can energize and encourage students to learn

*Garageband ships free of charge with every new Apple Macintosh computer.

This workshop is three hrs long and will take place as two, 1.5 hr classes.

Location: Digital Learning Centre @ CORE (Google Maps)

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ICT Applied Skills 2.1
Microsoft Word 2008 is the latest version of Word for Macintosh. In this workshop you will learn to use some of the easy-to-use new features to create stunning brochures and newsletters. If you are new to Word, you will benefit from the "review tour" of the basic word processing elements common to most versions to Word on both Mac and Windows.  

 Teachers will learn:

• how to create a basic document with lists, images, tables and other elements
• how to take control of how their document will look from "paragraphs to pictures"
• how to share Word files effectively
• where to find numerous examples of forms and templates for use in the classroom

This workshop is three hrs long and will take place as two, 1.5 hr classes.

This workshop is available as a "Workshop on Demand." Contact one of the Technology Helping Teachers to arrange to have this workshop delivered to your staff on site OR arrange to have a group of teachers take the workshop at Digital Learning Centre @ CORE (Google Maps).

ICT Applied Skills 2.2
Microsoft Excel 2008 is the latest version of Excel for Macintosh. This hands-on workshop introduces the basics of spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel 2008. Through step-by-step creation of a simple spreadsheet, participants will gain a working knowledge of the capabilities of Excel 2008 and practice using a variety of Excel features. These features include, but are not limited to: importing and exporting data, entering, editing, and formatting data, creating formulas, using simple functions, and printing.

 Teachers will learn:

• how to create a basic spreadsheet including data, labels and functions
• how to create charts and graphs
• how to use spreadsheets to teach students data management and analysis
• how to share Excel files effectively
• where to find numerous examples of spreadsheets for use in the classroom

This workshop is three hrs long and will take place as two, 1.5 hr classes.

This workshop is available as a "Workshop on Demand." Contact one of the Technology Helping Teachers to arrange to have this workshop delivered to your staff on site OR arrange to have a group of teachers take the workshop at Digital Learning Centre @ CORE (Google Maps).

Workshop Resources

• Handouts and lessons

ICT Applied Skills 2.3
Microsoft PowerPoint 2008 is the latest version of PowerPoint for Macintosh. In this workshop you will learn to use some of PowerPoint's easy-to-use features to create stunning presentations. You will learn how to create learning objects that can be shared with your students. 

Teachers will learn:

• how to create a basic presentation with lists, images, tables and other elements
• Put text and pictures on slides.
• Navigate in the PowerPoint window.
• Apply a design template.
• Arrange slide content by using layouts.
• Print handouts and notes.
• Prepare to present a PowerPoint show.

This workshop is three hrs long and will take place as two, 1.5 hr classes.

This workshop is available as a "Workshop on Demand." Contact one of the Technology Helping Teachers to arrange to have this workshop delivered to your staff on site OR arrange to have a group of teachers take the workshop at Digital Learning Centre @ CORE (Google Maps).

Workshop Resources

• Handout