Sunday, May 20, 2012
   
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Digital Projects in the Classroom

Digital Photos 8:30 - 10:00
Basic concepts behind digital images.
Image compression, (JPG) and quality of images (Megapixels, etc)
Managing your images.
Sharing your images
Keeping your images safe
Using images in projects with students (how to share images with students safely and effectively)

Digital Audio 10:30 - 12:00
Basic concepts behind digital audio vs analog
Audio compression (MP3) and quality of audio files (bit rate)
Managing your music and audio recordings
Recording your own audio for use in the classroom.
How to share your recordings.
We will look at how many teachers are using digital audio to engage struggling students.

Project Time 12:30 - 3:30
The CORE Training lab will be available for teachers to work on digital projects on a variety of Windows, Macintosh and iPhone/iPod Touch based programs. Here are just a few options...

Audio Recording
Digital Photos
Projects and Publishing
Windows 7
Audacity
Picasa
Comic Life, PowerPoint, JAlbum,
Mac OS X
Audacity, Garageband
Picasa, iPhoto
Comic Life, Keynote, JAlbum, iWeb
iOS
4 Track, Voice Memo, iProRecorder
PS Express, Instagram, Color Splash, Camera Bag,
Strip Designer, Sonic Pics, JAlbum, Instagram, many others...

Contact Us

District Helping Teachers for Technology Integration, Support and Training
 
Deirdre DeGagne

Gary Toews
604-897-3223
 
David Ennis
604-807-9671
 
CORE Training Centre Address:
33299 Robertson Ave. - CORE Annex basement
 
Ideas for Using Our Services:
 
After school drop-in times for individual support and training:
Mon, Wed, Thurs
Please call Gary, Dave, or Deirdre first to see that someone is available.
 
CORE Training Centre workshops:
Tuesday 3:30-5:00
More information on this website.
 
Schedule a School Visit!
... for individual support and training or small group or staff bookings:
Contact Gary, Dave, or Deirdre any time to schedule an appointment
 
Websites including Wordpress or Moodle district services:
Contact Dave or Gary
 
BCeSIS educator support:
Contact Deirdre DeGagne
 
Smartboard training and support:
Contact Deirdre DeGagne
 
Temporary equipment loans (try before you buy) for document cameras, netbook/camera portable lab, other Windows computers, Tablet PC's, projectors, mini camcorders, and more:
Contact Dave Ennis
 
Successmaker, STAR/AR, SelectSurvey, Mobile Devices including iPad demos, and more:
Contact Gary Toews