ETV Technology Workshop
At the ETV Studios in Columbia, SC
July 29, 30, & 31, 2008

Note: The short session names in ( ) will be what is listed on the website when you register.

50 Ways to Use StreamlineSC
When it comes to integrating StreamlineSC into your curriculum, the possibilities are unlimited. Start with these 50 ways to integrate digital media resources. As you use StreamlineSC, devise your own creative ideas. There will be samples of digital storytelling, movie maker, powerpoint, hyperlinking and embedding into Word and PowerPoint, etc.
Audience:  K-12
Presentation
Presenter:  Debbie Jarrett, ETV StreamlineSC
Tuesday, July 29, Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 3 (1:15-2:45)
Location: Tuesday in Continuing Ed Conference. Wednesday in DL1.
20 and 25 participants

(BLOGOSPHERE) Join the BLOGOSPHERE
Blogs are everywhere…your local news station has one, your friends have one, and your students have one.  Blogs can be a useful tool to share information and allow the reader to join the conversation by posting comments to your column.  Learn what blogs are, where they are, and who is writing and reading them.  Before you leave, you to will be able to create your own powerful communication tool, a BLOG.
Audience: K-12 (Students: 4-12)
Hands-on Workshop
Presenter:  Michelle Flamos, Education Associate for Multimedia and Production, SC Department of Education
Tuesday, July 29, Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 3 (1:15-2:45)
Location: New Media on Tuesday. Continuing ED Conf on Wednesday.
15 participants

(Build a Blog) Build a Blog: Starting an Education Blog in 45 Minutes
Blogging continues to be a great medium for communication between school and home. More importantly though, blogging enables students to write for a purpose and creates a sense of ownership in their writing. Come with a desire to create and empower, and leave with a fully-functional blog. Please note, this session will require participants to create a blog. No experience required.
Audience: K-12
Hands-on Workshop
Presenter:  Tim Van Heule, Coordinator of Distance Learning, and Tim Cushman, Instructional Technology Facilitator, both from Greenville
Thursday, July 31, Session 2 (10:15-11:45) & Session 3 (1:15-2:45)
Location: Continuing Ed Conference
15 participants

(Bullying) South Carolina – Self Control: Addressing Bullying In Our Schools
Developed in collaboration with the State Department of Education’s Guidance Services, this series of seven instructional television programs was produced by ITV and ETV to provide schools with an effective way to assist in meeting specific requirements of the Safe School Climate Act. Dr. Sue Smith-Rex, educator and author, developed the content and serves as instructor for the bullying prevention model. The SC2 model was piloted at Geiger Elementary School in Fairfield County. Their participation was key to the production of the video series. The SC2 model consists of three levels. These are outlined in the video lessons and online packet of information that guides educators on how to facilitate the model with their elementary students. The programs show Dr. Sue Smith-Rex teaching and working with students in all three levels while utilizing the key materials in the packet.
Audience: 1-6
Presentation
Presenter: Dianne Gregory, ITV Professional Development
Tuesday, July 29, Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 1 (8:30-10); Thursday, July 31, Session 3 (1:15-2:45)
Location: PMSC
12 participants

(Digital Storytelling) Storytelling Using StreamlineSC Images and Audio in Photo Story 3
Learn how to use Photo Story 3 software with StreamlineSC images and audio to create digital stories and lessons for all grades and all subject areas. This digital story/lesson will be aligned with South Carolina standards and saved digitally for use.  Please bring jump drives to save your work.
Audience: K-12
Hands-on workshop
Presenter:  Dr. Sandra McLendon, Assistant Professor School of Education, Southern Wesleyan University, Central, SC
Tuesday, July 29, Session 1 (8:30-10:00); Session 2 (10:15-11:45)
Location: DL5
20 participants

(Digital Storytelling) “A picture is worth 1000 words!”
How about a story told with pictures, narration and theme music? How about 20,000 pictures to select from? Let us help you address a variety of learning styles with digital storytelling and ETV StreamlineSC images. Learn how you and your students can EASILY use copyright free images from Streamline to create great instructional projects with Microsoft's free Photostory 3. Easily combine digital photos, narration and theme music to create wonderful picture stories-travel books, animal adventures/habitats, historical events, poems, town history, family tree, field trips (What did we learn?), famous people, food, rain forests, "going green", etc. Sample projects will be shown and ideas shared. Let's create together! Please feel free to bring a USB thumb/flash drive with your own pictures and to take home your finished project.
Audience: K-12
Hands-on Workshop
Presenter:  Donna Thompson, ETV StreamlineSC
Wednesday, July 30, Session 1 (8:30-10); Thursday, July 31, Session 2 (10:15-11:45)
Location: DL5
20 participants

(ETV Extras) (One Place SC/Teacherline/PBS Teachers)
One Place SC
One Place SC provides a single login to statewide online resources and a federated search through all; programming guide for live and taped videos from ETV, ITV, and your district; and many Professional Development resourses. Educators will have just ONE login too ALL of these resources!  YES! Once logged in, the teacher may select which resources they wish to search for a particular topic.  Then, on one page, in one place, they can quickly and easily view the many offerings for that topic thus being able to draw from many sources to enhance their lessons. Come see how your district can be apart of this WONDERFUL tool. One Place SC will you help focus on instruction, not managing classroom resources.
PBS Teacherline
The premier professional development resource delivering online courses for PreK-12 teachers, TeacherLine Southeast helps SC, NC and GA teachers renew their credentials and meet their professional development goals. TeacherLine courses are interactive, online professional development learning experiences. Developed by leading educational producers in alignment with national standards, the courses offer a supportive learning community and exemplary professional resources. Courses are offered both "locally", through TeacherLine Southeast, and "nationally", through PBS. http://www.teacherlinesoutheast.org/
PBS Teachers
PBS Teachers combines lesson plans and online activities with original activities and professional development opportunities. Our unique "Get Local" feature allows teachers to receive information from their local PBS member station about education resources close to home. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/
Teachers’ Domain
Teachers’ Domain is a multimedia resource for the classroom and professional development. It is a product of the WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.teachersdomain.org/
Audience: K-12
Presentation
Presenter: Amanda LeeVan, Director of Adult Education & PBS Teacherline Manager, ETV
Tuesday, July 29, Session 1 (8:30-10); Wednesday, July 30, Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 3 (1:15-2:45)
Location: BOA on Tuesday. Admin II on Wednesday & Thursday.
25 and 14 participants
 
(Exciting Writing) Exciting Writing with Cool Technology Tools
Learn how to motivate your students to write using the latest and greatest technology tools such as: Promethean Boards, Movie Maker, iPods, Digital Video Cameras, and Intel Microscopes.  Find out how to write “Menus” for student projects using science and social studies standards and how to identify your students’ strongest multiple intelligences.  Hear how brain research supports all of these ideas.
Audience: K-8
Presentation
Presenter:  Fran Mauney, Paris Elementary, Greenville
Tuesday, July 29, Session 3 (1:15-2:45)
Location: DL1
20 participants

Google Earth Basic             
During this session, we will explore some of the ways you can incorporate the incredible geospatial displays that are a part of Google Earth into your everyday lessons, activities, and labs. You'll learn what you can do with Google Earth, and how to create and customize kml files to your specific needs and interests, and you'll leave the workshop with lots of new resources and ideas to make your classes way more interesting and interactive for your students. We'll work through the development of Google Earth tour together.  You will also be given the links to several lessons that are ready to use as soon as you download them.
Audience: K-12
Hands-on Workshop
Presenter: Brad Fountain, DEN Account Manager, Discovery Education
Tuesday, July 29, Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 1 (8:30-10); Thursday, July 31, Session 1 (8:30-10)
Location: Newsplex
15 participants

Google Earth Advanced
Participants will learn how to embed images, HTML links, and multimedia into Google Earth placemarks and projects.  Learn how to combine the power of SCETV Streamline and Google Earth, and how to create highly interactive Google Earth lessons.  Participants will also see sample projects that utilize advanced features within Google Earth.  Participants must have a basic knowledge of how to navigate Google Earth.
Audience: K-12 (have used Google Earth)
Hands-on Workshop
Presenter: Brad Fountain, DEN Account Manager, Discovery Education
Tuesday, July 29, Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 2 (10:15-11:45)
Location: Newsplex
15 participants

(Google Lit Trips) Lit Trips: A Journey Your Students Will Never Forget!
Come learn about combining Google Earth with literature to take your students around the world! Follow the travels of famous literary characters from the comforts of your own classroom. A project created through Google Certified Teachers Program, www.googlelittrips.org will be introduced and explored.  Creating your own Lit Trip will also be introduced.
Audience: K-12
Presentation
Presenter:  Julia Davis, Technology Educator, Richland 1
Wednesday, July 30, Session 3 (1:15-2:45), Thursday, July 31, Session 2 (10:15-11:45) & Session 3 (1:15-2:45)
Location: New Media on Wednesday. DL1 on Thursday.
15 and 20 participants

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(iPod) iPod-abilities 2.0
The ipod-abilities are endless in the K-12 classroom. Learn how to create activities to load on iPods. Use iPods to meet the needs of special education students, Power Points that no longer need projectors, audio diaries, living histories, flash drives are no longer needed, and so much more!
Audience: K-12
Presentation
Presenter:  MaryAnn Sansonetti, Technology Education Specialist, Instructional Technology Services, Richland 1
Tuesday, July 29, Session 1 (8:30-10) & Session 2 (10:15-11:45)
Location: DL1
25 participants

Knowitall.org
Knowitall.org is ETV's free, Web-based multimedia portal featuring a collection of interactive sites for K-12 teachers, parents, and students covering the arts, math, science, language arts and more.  You'll find award-winning animated games and simulations, virtual field trips, research resources, writing activities, close-up investigations of the environment and much more!  This session will introduce you to this valuable educational tool that can enhance learning by allowing children to interact with quality, standards-based information and content. Come take a fun, in-depth tour and become a certified Knowitall!
Audience:  K-12
Hands-on Workshop
Tuesday, July 29, Session 1 (8:30-10); Wednesday, July 30, Session 1 (8:30-10); Thursday, July 31, Session 3, (1:15-2:45)
Location: New Media Conference
15 participants

(Media Literacy)
Media Analysis + Media Production= Media Literacy: A Key 21st Century Skill
Engaging young people using new media & technology is no longer enough: media analysis (the ability to analyze, interpret, and comprehend) MUST accompany learning.  One of the most important 21st century skills is called “media literacy.” Join national award-winning media educator Frank Baker as he explores those standards which include media literacy. This will be a hands-on session- you will leave with ideas that can be implemented with your students.  A complete agenda of this session will be available at www.frankwbaker.com: the Media Literacy Clearinghouse.
Audience: K-12
Hands-on workshop
Presenter:  Frank W. Baker, Media Education Consultant, Media Literacy Clearinghouse, Inc.
Tuesday, July 29, Session 1 (8:30-10:00); Wednesday, July 30, Session 1 (8:30-10:00) & Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 1 (8:30-10:00)
Location: Continuing Ed Conference
18 participants

Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker is free editing software that is already preloaded on most computers. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to edit StreamlineSC video clips, including importing video and pictures, adding special effects, text and music.
Audience: K-12 (Students: 6-12)
Hands-on Workshop
Presenter:  Ken DeBerry, Producer, ETV
Tuesday, July 29, Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 1 (8:30-10)
Location: DL5
20 participants

(Podcasting) Introduction to Podcasting : Tips, Tricks and Techniques to Give Your Students a Voice on the Web!          
This session will take you through the beginning steps to podcasting and posting your work on the web. The vocabulary, free download software, the use of iTunes and ways to post your creations will be covered.  We will take you through the entire recording process with Audacity and smartconverter; show you how to convert to MP3 and post on the web; and find other useful podcasts for your classroom.  You will leave with a large list of websites that will extend your learning past this session as well as podcast ideas for your classroom.
Audience: K-12
Hands-on Workshop
Presenters: Melinda Hare, Media Specialist, and Jo Howe, Language Arts Teacher, Dutch Fork Middle, Lexington/Richland 5.
Thursday, July 31, Session 1 (8:30-10) and Session 2 (10:15-11:45)
Location: New Media
15 participants

(Podcast with Gcast) Using Gcast to Host Podcasting Files
Learn how you can use your cell phone to record a podcast and then host the file using the free Web 2.0 Tool, Gcast.  Also learn how you can embed a Gcast media player into a Blog or Wiki and give others the opportunity to playback your recently uploaded podcasts or subscribe to your podcast feed.
Audience: K-12
Presentation
Presenter:  Elizabeth Kohut, Technology Education Specialist, ITS, Richland 1
Tuesday, July 29, Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 2 (10:15-11:45)
Location: Continuing Ed Conference on Tuesday. New Media on Wednesday
15 participants

(PowerPoint) Let Power Point Power Up Your Presentation
PowerPoint is a powerful yet user-friendly tool designed to create dynamic presentations.  Used by many in the business world, you can utilize PowerPoint to capture the attention of students and dazzle administrators. In this hands-on training session you will set-up your first presentation, embed a video clip and picture, create an interactive character, and prepare your presentation for hand-outs.
Audience: K-12 (Students: 3-12)
Hands-on Workshop
Presenter:  Michelle Flamos, Education Associate for Multimedia and Production, SC Department of Education
Tuesday, July 29, Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 2, (10:15-11:45); Thursday, Session 3, (1:15-2:45)
Location: New Media on Tuesday. DL5 on Wednesday & Thursday.
20 participants

(Promethean) Promethean’s Activclassroom
Promethean’s award-winning software helps teachers prepare and deliver interactive digital lessons. Teachers can organize and simplify lessons, planning, and even develop flash-like lessons with the click of a button. Topics to be covered include The Dashboard, resources, Flipchart Builder, Unique point-and-click actions, and integrated Activclassroom control.
Audience:  K-12
Presentation
Presenter: Leo Gallant, Solution Specialist, CSI Technology Outfitters
Wednesday, July 30, Session 1 (8:30-10) and Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 1 (8:30-10)
Location: DL1
25 participants

(SMART Basic) SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Basics
Discover how easy it is to use SMART Board interactive whiteboards. You can move objects by touching the interactive whiteboard, write in any color, and save your work effortlessly. Using a SMART Board will save you time, help with review, and allow you to create interactive lessons that will motivate your students to learn.
Audience:  K-12 (new users of SMART Board interactive whiteboards)
Presentation
Presenters:  Shayla Rexrode, Education Consultant, SMART Technologies; Dianne Talbert, Educational Consultant, Multi Media Services; and Monica Upright, Technology Solutions Consultant, Multi Media Services
Tuesday, July 29, Session 1 (8:30-10) & Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 1 (8:30-10) & Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 1 (8:30-10) & Session 2 (10:15-11:45)
Location: BOA & Admin II
25 and 14 participants

(SMART Advanced) Extraordinary Made Simple: How to create dynamic lessons with the SMART Board interactive whiteboard Notebook software
In this session participants will learn about the advantages of using a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard in their classrooms, as well as the many resources that are available to them through SMART's website.  They will also learn about the new features in Notebook v. 10. that can be utilized to create dynamic and engaging lessons for any learner.    
Audience:  K-12 (current users of SMART Board interactive whiteboards)
Presentation
Presenters:  Shayla Rexrode, Education Consultant, SMART Technologies; Dianne Talbert, Educational Consultant, Multi Media Services; and Monica Upright, Technology Solutions Consultant, Multi Media Services
Tuesday, July 29, Session 2 (10:15-11:45) & Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 2 (10:15-11:45)
Location: BOA & Admin II
25 and 14 participants

(SMART-SENTEO) Using Smart Technologies’ SENTEO system in your classroom
This professional development class gives you the training you need to get the most out of your Classroom Response System (clickers). The instructor will provide you with a concentrated, hands-on learning environment designed to make you proficient at teaching and testing using Senteo. This seminar will enable you to collect, record, and analyze data for your students. Leave with the knowledge of the technology, instructional tools and excitement to take your classes to the next level!
Audience: K-12
Presentation
Presenters:  Shayla Rexrode, Education Consultant, SMART Technologies; Dianne Talbert, Educational Consultant, Multi Media Services; and Monica Upright, Technology Solutions Consultant, Multi Media Services
Tuesday, July 29, Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 1 (8:30-10) & Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 1 (8:30-10) & Session 3 (1:15-2:45)
Location: BOA & Admin II
25 and 14 participants

(Streamline Basic) Streamline Basic-Videos and much, much, more!
Let us help you address the variety of learning styles in your classroom with  ETV StreamlineSC. Did you know…there is free access available to over 5,000 videos, 39,000+ video clips correlated to the SC Standards, as well as articles, songs, sound effects, historical speeches, an historical events calendar, quizzes, lesson plans, writing prompts, interactive atlas, and much more.  Learn how easy it is to enhance your lessons with instructional gems to motivate your students. 
Audience: K-12
Hands-on Workshop
Presenter: Dianne Gregory, ITV Professional Development
Tuesday, July 29, Session 1 (8:30-10); Wednesday, July 30, Session 2 (10:15-11:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 1 (8:30-10)
Location: PMSC
12 participants

(Streamline Builders) StreamlineSC Builders Workshop
Learn how to create web-based quizzes, writing prompts, and web quests using StreamlineSC’s Quiz Builder, Writing Prompt Builder, and Assignment Builder.
Audience: K-12
Hands-on Workshop
Presenter:  Elizabeth Kohut, Technology Education Specialist, ITS, Richland 1
Tuesday, July 29, Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Wednesday, July 30, Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 2 (10:15-11:45)
Location: PMSC
12 participants

Web 2.Ohhhh
Web 2.0 is a trend in the use of internet technology and web design to facilitate creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users.  This workshop introduces participants to Web 2.0 and many of its available tools.  These include diigo, flickr, blogs, podcasts, voicethread, google docs, blabberize, and bubbl.  Participants will learn integration ideas and see sample projects.
Audience: K-12
Presentation
Presenter: Brad Fountain, DEN Account Manager, Discovery Education
Tuesday, July 29, Session 1 (8:30-10); Wednesday, July 30, Session 3 (1:15-2:45); Thursday, July 31, Session 3 (1:15-2:45)
Location: Newsplex
15 participants

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