NWOET Professional Development
Training Agendas
Technology Professional Development Survey
NWOET Professional Development
You are encouraged to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) whenever possible
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Any of these and other professional development opportunities can be held at your site with registration of 5 or more. Contact Judy Tucker, Associate Director for Professional Development at 800-966-9638 or tucker@nwoet.org.
Working on your 21st Century Skills Certificate? Look for the 
designation on those courses, trainings, or modules that qualify.
Graduate Credit is available for some these classes. Call 800-966-9638 for graduate pricing.
CLASSROOM COLLABORATION TOOLS: GOOGLE IN EDUCATION
Google Apps Overview (Docs, Google Earth, Maps, SketchUp, Calendar, Translate, & more)
Dates: Thurs., Mar. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Has your school jumped on the Google Apps for Education bandwagon? As long as you may access Google Docs and other Google apps, you will gain new skills in using these free tools from Google. Learn how others are using Google tools for educators to enhance their classroom instruction. (If your school does not use Google Apps for Education, these trainings will still be valuable IF your district does not block the specific Google Apps for each training. Please bring your Google account or Gmail username and password if you have one. If you don’t have one, an account can be created at the beginning of the training.)
CLASSROOM COLLABORATION TOOLS: GOOGLE IN EDUCATION
Google Docs Basics (Forms, Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Drawings)
Dates: Thurs., Feb. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Has your school jumped on the Google Apps for Education bandwagon? As long as you may access Google Docs and other Google apps, you will gain new skills in using these free tools from Google. Learn how others are using Google tools for educators to enhance their classroom instruction. (If your school does not use Google Apps for Education, these trainings will still be valuable IF your district does not block the specific Google Apps for each training. Please bring your Google account or Gmail username and password if you have one. If you don’t have one, an account can be created at the beginning of the training.)
CLASSROOM COLLABORATION TOOLS: GOOGLE IN EDUCATION
Google Forms and Spreadsheets (Custom surveys & self-correcting forms + the ins & outs of the Google spreadsheet)
Dates: Fri., Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mon., Mar. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Has your school jumped on the Google Apps for Education bandwagon? As long as you may access Google Docs and other Google apps, you will gain new skills in using these free tools from Google. Learn how others are using Google tools for educators to enhance their classroom instruction. (If your school does not use Google Apps for Education, these trainings will still be valuable IF your district does not block the specific Google Apps for each training. Please bring your Google account or Gmail username and password if you have one. If you don’t have one, an account can be created at the beginning of the training.)
CLASSROOM COLLABORATION TOOLS: GOOGLE IN EDUCATION
Designing Web Sites & ePortfolios with Google Sites (Come away with your own easy-customizable Web site)
Dates: Mon., Jan. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thurs., Mar. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Has your school jumped on the Google Apps for Education bandwagon? As long as you may access Google Docs and other Google apps, you will gain new skills in using these free tools from Google. Learn how others are using Google tools for educators to enhance their classroom instruction. (If your school does not use Google Apps for Education, these trainings will still be valuable IF your district does not block the specific Google Apps for each training. Please bring your Google account or Gmail username and password if you have one. If you don’t have one, an account can be created at the beginning of the training.)
CLASSROOM COLLABORATION TOOLS: GOOGLE IN EDUCATION
Exploring Google Earth & Maps (Classroom applications, creating tours, activities, & more)
Dates: Wed., Mar. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Has your school jumped on the Google Apps for Education bandwagon? As long as you may access Google Docs and other Google apps, you will gain new skills in using these free tools from Google. Learn how others are using Google tools for educators to enhance their classroom instruction. (If your school does not use Google Apps for Education, these trainings will still be valuable IF your district does not block the specific Google Apps for each training. Please bring your Google account or Gmail username and password if you have one. If you don’t have one, an account can be created at the beginning of the training.)
CLASSROOM COLLABORATION TOOLS: GOOGLE IN EDUCATION
Google Tools & the Writing Process (Docs, Presentations & Digital Storytelling)
Dates: Thurs., Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Has your school jumped on the Google Apps for Education bandwagon? As long as you may access Google Docs and other Google apps, you will gain new skills in using these free tools from Google. Learn how others are using Google tools for educators to enhance their classroom instruction. (If your school does not use Google Apps for Education, these trainings will still be valuable IF your district does not block the specific Google Apps for each training. Please bring your Google account or Gmail username and password if you have one. If you don’t have one, an account can be created at the beginning of the training.)
CLASSROOM COLLABORATION TOOLS: GOOGLE IN EDUCATION
Google Apps for Education
Dates: Wed., Mar. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Has your school jumped on the Google Apps for Education bandwagon? As long as you may access Google Docs and other Google apps, you will gain new skills in using these free tools from Google. Learn how others are using Google tools for educators to enhance their classroom instruction. (If your school does not use Google Apps for Education, these trainings will still be valuable IF your district does not block the specific Google Apps for each training. Please bring your Google account or Gmail username and password if you have one. If you don’t have one, an account can be created at the beginning of the training.)
INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD BASICS & INTEGRATION:
SMART Board Basics
Dates: Wed., Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wed., Mar. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
This one-day training is best suited to the new user or user with less than one year’s experience. Emphasis will be on the hardware features and introduce the use of the accompanying software for each brand. This training will consist of short bursts of instruction followed by hands-on activities in small groups.
INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD BASICS & INTEGRATION:
SMART Board Integration Strategies
Dates: Tues., Jan. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
This one-day training is for educators who are very comfortable with using the basic features of their IWB but want to gain more insight into additional features of their system. Creating new lessons and making existing lessons more engaging, exploring the recording feature, adding video clips from DE, Learn360, and YouTube, self-correcting objects, and more will be covered in a variety of hands-on activities. You’ll leave this day with a new set of resources to make your IWB a more effective learning tool.
INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD BASICS & INTEGRATION:
Mimio Basics
Dates: Thurs., Jan. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tues., Mar. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
This one-day training is best suited to the new user or user with less than one year’s experience. Emphasis will be on the hardware features and introduce the use of the accompanying software for each brand. This training will consist of short bursts of instruction followed by hands-on activities in small groups.
INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD BASICS & INTEGRATION:
Mimio Integration Strategies
Dates: Wed., Feb. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
This one-day training is for educators who are very comfortable with using the basic features of their IWB but want to gain more insight into additional features of their system. Creating new lessons and making existing lessons more engaging, exploring the recording feature, adding video clips from DE, Learn360, and YouTube, self-correcting objects, and more will be covered in a variety of hands-on activities. You’ll leave this day with a new set of resources to make your IWB a more effective learning tool.
INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD BASICS & INTEGRATION:
Promethean ActivInspire Basics
Dates: Thurs., Jan. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
This one-day training is best suited to the new user or user with less than one year’s experience. Emphasis will be on the hardware features and introduce the use of the accompanying software for each brand. This training will consist of short bursts of instruction followed by hands-on activities in small groups.
INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD BASICS & INTEGRATION:
Promethean ActivInspire Integration Strategies
Dates: Tues., Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
This one-day training is for educators who are very comfortable with using the basic features of their IWB but want to gain more insight into additional features of their system. Creating new lessons and making existing lessons more engaging, exploring the recording feature, adding video clips from DE, Learn360, and YouTube, self-correcting objects, and more will be covered in a variety of hands-on activities. You’ll leave this day with a new set of resources to make your IWB a more effective learning tool.
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE:
Overview
Dates: Thurs., Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thurs., May 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
PD Fees (includes materials): FREE for Ohio public schools, $100 for all non-public schools
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Learn what 4 skills are critical for 21st Century teaching, learning, and life in this fast-paced overview. You’ll gain understanding of how research supports curricular concepts as well as process and application skills within – and beyond – the classroom. This training will include hands-on activities with technologies that support these 21st Century skills.
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE:
Teaching ‘in the Cloud’
Dates: Fri., Mar. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Learn what 4 skills are critical for 21st Century teaching, learning, and life in this fast-paced overview. You’ll gain understanding of how research supports curricular concepts as well as process and application skills within – and beyond – the classroom. This training will include hands-on activities with technologies that support these 21st Century skills.
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE:
Web 2.0 Resources for the K-6 Classroom
Dates: Fri., Mar. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Learn what 4 skills are critical for 21st Century teaching, learning, and life in this fast-paced overview. You’ll gain understanding of how research supports curricular concepts as well as process and application skills within – and beyond – the classroom. This training will include hands-on activities with technologies that support these 21st Century skills.
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE:
Blended Overview & Online Components
Dates: Fri., Mar. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Learn what 4 skills are critical for 21st Century teaching, learning, and life in this fast-paced overview. You’ll gain understanding of how research supports curricular concepts as well as process and application skills within – and beyond – the classroom. This training will include hands-on activities with technologies that support these 21st Century skills.
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE:
Providing Instruction by Distance
Dates: Fri., Mar. 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Learn what 4 skills are critical for 21st Century teaching, learning, and life in this fast-paced overview. You’ll gain understanding of how research supports curricular concepts as well as process and application skills within – and beyond – the classroom. This training will include hands-on activities with technologies that support these 21st Century skills.
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE:
BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) Implementation & Strategies
Dates: Wed., Apr. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Learn what 4 skills are critical for 21st Century teaching, learning, and life in this fast-paced overview. You’ll gain understanding of how research supports curricular concepts as well as process and application skills within – and beyond – the classroom. This training will include hands-on activities with technologies that support these 21st Century skills.
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE:
Tech Tools for the Common Core – Preparing Your Students to Learn Via Distance
Dates: Tues., Apr. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129
Basic Members: $149
Non-Members: $259
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Learn what 4 skills are critical for 21st Century teaching, learning, and life in this fast-paced overview. You’ll gain understanding of how research supports curricular concepts as well as process and application skills within – and beyond – the classroom. This training will include hands-on activities with technologies that support these 21st Century skills.
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE MINI-SESSIONS:
AM – Developing Your Classroom’s Blended Learning Environment
PM – 1:1 Learning
Date: Mon., Jan. 23, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129 full-day, $69 half-day
Basic Members: $149 full-day, $79 half-day
Non-Members: $259 full-day, $139 half-day
Contact Hours: 5 for full-day
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
These trainings explore various 21st Century tools in half-day sessions. Attend morning or afternoon training or BOTH!
Developing Your Classroom’s Blended Learning Environment - Discover the 10 elements of quality for digital learning, what “blended” instruction really means, and how to begin blended instruction using FREE resources already available to all Ohio schools. Also, you will see a demonstration showing why EVERY homework assignment must consider the ‘Power of Google’.
1:1 Learning - Explore the instructional, technical and policy issues of 1:1 learning when students bring their own technology to class. You will receive sample policies, hear the 5 questions you MUST answer before starting, and discuss recommendations for a phase-in of BYOT.
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE MINI-SESSIONS:
AM – eBooks
PM – Information Literacy Essentials
Date: Mon., Jan. 30, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129 full-day, $69 half-day
Basic Members: $149 full-day, $79 half-day
Non-Members: $259 full-day, $139 half-day
Contact Hours: 5 for full-day
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
These trainings explore various 21st Century tools in half-day sessions. Attend morning or afternoon training or BOTH!
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE MINI-SESSIONS:
AM – Atomic Learning
PM – QR Codes – Used in K-12
Date: Fri., Feb. 3, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129 full-day, $69 half-day
Basic Members: $149 full-day, $79 half-day
Non-Members: $259 full-day, $139 half-day
Contact Hours: 5 for full-day
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
These trainings explore various 21st Century tools in half-day sessions. Attend morning or afternoon training or BOTH!
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE MINI-SESSIONS:
AM – Strategies that Work for Internet Safety & Anti-Bullying
PM – Social Media – The Place in Education for Twitter & Facebook?
Date: Fri., Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129 full-day, $69 half-day
Basic Members: $149 full-day, $79 half-day
Non-Members: $259 full-day, $139 half-day
Contact Hours: 5 for full-day
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
These trainings explore various 21st Century tools in half-day sessions. Attend morning or afternoon training or BOTH!
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE MINI-SESSIONS:
AM – Using Student Response Systems – Composing Effective Questions
PM – Assessment Strategies Using Student Response Systems
Date: Fri. 17, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129 full-day, $69 half-day
Basic Members: $149 full-day, $79 half-day
Non-Members: $259 full-day, $139 half-day
Contact Hours: 5 for full-day
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
These trainings explore various 21st Century tools in half-day sessions. Attend morning or afternoon training or BOTH!
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE MINI-SESSIONS:
AM – Multi-media & Project Based Learning
PM – Podcasting
Date: Fri., Apr. 13, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129 full-day, $69 half-day
Basic Members: $149 full-day, $79 half-day
Non-Members: $259 full-day, $139 half-day
Contact Hours: 5 for full-day
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
These trainings explore various 21st Century tools in half-day sessions. Attend morning or afternoon training or BOTH!
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE MINI-SESSIONS:
AM – 25 Tools Every Teacher Needs – Part 1
PM – 25 Tools Every Teacher Needs – Part 2
Date: Tues., Apr. 24, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129 full-day, $69 half-day
Basic Members: $149 full-day, $79 half-day
Non-Members: $259 full-day, $139 half-day
Contact Hours: 5 for full-day
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
These trainings explore various 21st Century tools in half-day sessions. Attend morning or afternoon training or BOTH!
LEARNING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE MINI-SESSIONS:
AM – Technologies for Universal Design of Instruction (Assistive Technology You Already Own)
PM – Technology Resources for Special Needs
Date: Wed., Apr. 25, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $129 full-day, $69 half-day
Basic Members: $149 full-day, $79 half-day
Non-Members: $259 full-day, $139 half-day
Contact Hours: 5 for full-day
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
These trainings explore various 21st Century tools in half-day sessions. Attend morning or afternoon training or BOTH!
MAC BASICS: A 3-PART SERIES
Making the Most of My Mac: Tues., Jan. 10, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Why Does My Mac Do That?: Thurs., Jan. 12, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Maximizing Your Mac: Thurs., Jan. 19, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $75
Basic Members: $95
Non-Members: $150
Contact Hours: 6
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
Do you feel as if you aren’t getting the most from your Macintosh computer? Want to be more productive? Attend these 3 sessions to find out everything about your Mac.
Making the Most of My Mac - The best features of your new Macintosh laptop using the software that was included FREE with your computer, plus Internet searching tips.
Why Does My Mac Do That? - Avoiding problems plus tips for common tasks like communicating with friends and co-workers.
Maximizing Your Mac - How to use the advanced features like the built-in camera, having the computer read ANY text message to you out-loud, creating your own searchable instructional video, image or music library on the computer, and much more!
MEDIA AND INFORMATION RESOURCES IN 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS – 100% Online!
You can register and begin work on the modules anytime. This course is ‘on going’ and has no set start or end date.
Dates: Graduate registration deadline is March 30.
Location: Online
Credit: 1 semester hour graduate credit. Call for graduate pricing (pending approval).
Contact Certificate Hours: 45
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials): $159
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
This series of professional development modules consists of hands-on activities to develop a variety of technological skills to support classroom curriculum technology integration incorporating 21st Century skills. Learn how additional modes of technology can be utilized to enhance the way classroom instruction is delivered. Participants will complete a minimum of 18 modules to receive one semester hour of graduate credit.
MOBILE LEARNING DEVICES: iOS APP SERIES (iPAD, iPOD TOUCH, & iPHONE)
Productivity with iOS Apps (Pages, Keynote, Numbers, notetaking apps)
Dates: Thurs., Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $179 (Includes $50 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Basic Members: $199 (Includes $50 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Non-Members: $309 (Includes $50 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
BYOD Event (Bring Your Own Device)
In this series, you can learn now to use a multitude of free and low-cost iOS apps in new and effective ways to touch and explore these innovative 21st Century mobile technologies. Participants will learn how to use the devices as a classroom productivity tool, explore using eBooks and even creating ePub books, and discuss integration practices across the grade levels and subjects. Several classes will explore iTunes, including how to find and subscribe to podcasts, video podcasts and educational games and apps, as well as syncing resources with the devices. Other classes will explore the camera features built-in to the latest versions of these devices. (Note: These trainings will be most beneficial if you can bring along one or more of these devices and have the ability to install the recommended apps for each session.)
MOBILE LEARNING DEVICES: iOS APP SERIES (iPAD, iPOD TOUCH, & iPHONE)
iOS Apps for Administrators (Pages, Keynote, Numbers, survey apps)
Dates: Wed., Mar. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $179 (Includes $50 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Basic Members: $199 (Includes $50 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Non-Members: $309 (Includes $50 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
BYOD Event (Bring Your Own Device)
In this series, you can learn now to use a multitude of free and low-cost iOS apps in new and effective ways to touch and explore these innovative 21st Century mobile technologies. Participants will learn how to use the devices as a classroom productivity tool, explore using eBooks and even creating ePub books, and discuss integration practices across the grade levels and subjects. Several classes will explore iTunes, including how to find and subscribe to podcasts, video podcasts and educational games and apps, as well as syncing resources with the devices. Other classes will explore the camera features built-in to the latest versions of these devices. (Note: These trainings will be most beneficial if you can bring along one or more of these devices and have the ability to install the recommended apps for each session.)
MOBILE LEARNING DEVICES: iOS APP SERIES (iPAD, iPOD TOUCH, & iPHONE)
Creativity with iOS Apps (GarageBand, iMovie, photo editing apps)
Dates: Wed., Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $154 (Includes $25 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Basic Members: $174 (Includes $25 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Non-Members: $274 (Includes $25 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
BYOD Event (Bring Your Own Device)
In this series, you can learn now to use a multitude of free and low-cost iOS apps in new and effective ways to touch and explore these innovative 21st Century mobile technologies. Participants will learn how to use the devices as a classroom productivity tool, explore using eBooks and even creating ePub books, and discuss integration practices across the grade levels and subjects. Several classes will explore iTunes, including how to find and subscribe to podcasts, video podcasts and educational games and apps, as well as syncing resources with the devices. Other classes will explore the camera features built-in to the latest versions of these devices. (Note: These trainings will be most beneficial if you can bring along one or more of these devices and have the ability to install the recommended apps for each session.)
MOBILE LEARNING DEVICES: iOS APP SERIES (iPAD, iPOD TOUCH, & iPHONE)
Communicating & Publishing with iOS Apps (Facetime, Skype, creating ePub books, podcasting, & other communication strategies)
Dates: Mon., Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mon., Apr. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $144 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Basic Members: $164 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Non-Members: $265 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
BYOD Event (Bring Your Own Device)
In this series, you can learn now to use a multitude of free and low-cost iOS apps in new and effective ways to touch and explore these innovative 21st Century mobile technologies. Participants will learn how to use the devices as a classroom productivity tool, explore using eBooks and even creating ePub books, and discuss integration practices across the grade levels and subjects. Several classes will explore iTunes, including how to find and subscribe to podcasts, video podcasts and educational games and apps, as well as syncing resources with the devices. Other classes will explore the camera features built-in to the latest versions of these devices. (Note: These trainings will be most beneficial if you can bring along one or more of these devices and have the ability to install the recommended apps for each session.)
MOBILE LEARNING DEVICES: iOS APP SERIES (iPAD, iPOD TOUCH, & iPHONE)
Collaborating with iOS Apps (includes digital storytelling & cloud computing apps)
Dates: Thurs., Mar. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thurs., Apr. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $144 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Basic Members: $164 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Non-Members: $265 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
BYOD Event (Bring Your Own Device)
In this series, you can learn now to use a multitude of free and low-cost iOS apps in new and effective ways to touch and explore these innovative 21st Century mobile technologies. Participants will learn how to use the devices as a classroom productivity tool, explore using eBooks and even creating ePub books, and discuss integration practices across the grade levels and subjects. Several classes will explore iTunes, including how to find and subscribe to podcasts, video podcasts and educational games and apps, as well as syncing resources with the devices. Other classes will explore the camera features built-in to the latest versions of these devices. (Note: These trainings will be most beneficial if you can bring along one or more of these devices and have the ability to install the recommended apps for each session.)
MOBILE LEARNING DEVICES: iOS APP SERIES (iPAD, iPOD TOUCH, & iPHONE)
Critical Thinking with iOS Apps (Storykit, Puppet Pals, problem-solving, reference apps)
Dates: Tues., Jan. 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tues., Mar. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $144 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Basic Members: $164 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Non-Members: $265 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
BYOD Event (Bring Your Own Device)
In this series, you can learn now to use a multitude of free and low-cost iOS apps in new and effective ways to touch and explore these innovative 21st Century mobile technologies. Participants will learn how to use the devices as a classroom productivity tool, explore using eBooks and even creating ePub books, and discuss integration practices across the grade levels and subjects. Several classes will explore iTunes, including how to find and subscribe to podcasts, video podcasts and educational games and apps, as well as syncing resources with the devices. Other classes will explore the camera features built-in to the latest versions of these devices. (Note: These trainings will be most beneficial if you can bring along one or more of these devices and have the ability to install the recommended apps for each session.)
MOBILE LEARNING DEVICES: iOS APP SERIES (iPAD, iPOD TOUCH, & iPHONE)
Differentiating Instruction with iOS Apps (use of podcasts, creating podcasts)
Dates: Wed., Jan. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thurs., Mar. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tues., Apr. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $144 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Basic Members: $164 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Non-Members: $265 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
BYOD Event (Bring Your Own Device)
In this series, you can learn now to use a multitude of free and low-cost iOS apps in new and effective ways to touch and explore these innovative 21st Century mobile technologies. Participants will learn how to use the devices as a classroom productivity tool, explore using eBooks and even creating ePub books, and discuss integration practices across the grade levels and subjects. Several classes will explore iTunes, including how to find and subscribe to podcasts, video podcasts and educational games and apps, as well as syncing resources with the devices. Other classes will explore the camera features built-in to the latest versions of these devices. (Note: These trainings will be most beneficial if you can bring along one or more of these devices and have the ability to install the recommended apps for each session.)
MOBILE LEARNING DEVICES: iOS APP SERIES (iPAD, iPOD TOUCH, & iPHONE)
Reading with iOS Apps (various ereading & book apps – both free and low-cost)
Dates: Wed., Feb. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Professional Development Fees (no credit desired - includes materials):
Comp Members: $144 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Basic Members: $164 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Non-Members: $265 (Includes $15 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)
Contact Hours: 5
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
BYOD Event (Bring Your Own Device)
In this series, you can learn now to use a multitude of free and low-cost iOS apps in new and effective ways to touch and explore these innovative 21st Century mobile technologies. Participants will learn how to use the devices as a classroom productivity tool, explore using eBooks and even creating ePub books, and discuss integration practices across the grade levels and subjects. Several classes will explore iTunes, including how to find and subscribe to podcasts, video podcasts and educational games and apps, as well as syncing resources with the devices. Other classes will explore the camera features built-in to the latest versions of these devices. (Note: These trainings will be most beneficial if you can bring along one or more of these devices and have the ability to install the recommended apps for each session.)
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR ACADEMICS (INFOhio, PBS RESOURCES & MORE)
Dates: Tues., Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Mid-Ohio ESC, 890 W 4th St, Mansfield.
PD Fees (includes materials): FREE registration for ALL educators in Ohio schools!
Contact Hours: 4
To Register: call NWOET, 800-966-9638
NWOET is one of 16 recognized INFOhio certified coaching centers in Ohio.
This hands-on training on the resources INFOhio has to offer Ohio schools as well as other FREE online resources like the new LearningMedia from PBS offers free registration for all educators in Ohio and is made possible by a grant from INFOhio for this event to be held in Mansfield.
NWOET TNT: technology ‘n’ training
In each of these trainings, the cost of the technology tool is included in the training price as well as all materials.
Registration fee or district purchase order must be received at least 3 weeks prior to the event date in order to ensure delivery of the equipment for the training. However, registrations are accepted up to the time of the training as space allows. NWOET cannot be held liable for late delivery or back order of equipment. NWOET reserves the right to pass through any equipment price increases if vendor prices rise significantly after the NWOET SCANNER News goes to press.
Many districts have determined that grant funds may be used for professional development packages that include technology equipment, as well as NWOET membership that includes professional development services. However, it is the responsibility of the district to verify eligibility for use of these grant funds.
Note: NWOET can offer other technology equipment, including volume purchases, other than those listed below as part of training packages. Call Judy Tucker, NWOET Assoc. Director for Professional Development at 800.966.9638 for details and a quote on a custom training package. These trainings can take place in our lab or at your site and scheduled at a time convenient to your school’s needs.
BYOD Option: Already have the technology? Just need the training? You are welcome to attend the equipment trainings with your device. Just call 800-966-9638 for price and to register.
Call 1-800-966-9638 for larger quantity pricing.
Comprehensive members can bring a friend for FREE!
Non-members, call for pricing.
APPLE iPAD
Includes: 1 16GB Apple iPad2 (WiFi model), 1 iTunes gift card (Other iPad models can be substituted. Call for pricing.)
Dates: Tuesday, January 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, February 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday, April 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday, May 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $659 for Comp Members; $689 for Basic Members
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
What is this new technology tool and what’s all the excitement about? Imagine being able to page through Web sites, write an email, flick through photos, or watch a movie on a big, 9.7-inch, LED-backlit IPS multi-touch screen with the touch of a finger. Right at this point, there are 150,000 apps in the Apple iTunes App Store to use on the iPad. Many are free or low-cost and have educational value. These apps can run in their original size or be expanded to fill the screen. Apps already purchased for an iPhone or iPod Touch can be synced to the iPad from a Mac or PC. There are new apps designed specifically for this device as well. Attend this training to learn how you will use it in your classroom as a learning tool.
APPLE iPOD TOUCH
Includes: 1 iPod Touch (32GB), 1 iTunes gift card
Date: Friday, January 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $459 for Comp Members; $489 for Basic Members
Location: NWOET Tech Lab
Credit: Not available
Explore the creative ways in which educators (and students) are using podcasts to enhance classroom instruction. Participants will learn of the many uses of iPods in K-12 education, including podcasting. Educators will use their 8GB IPod Touch to download podcasts and listen to them. During this course, we will focus on finding free content to supplement your curriculum and getting the content on to your iPod.
NWOET does not sell technology equipment without accompanying professional development. If you do not see the type or model of equipment listed that meets your needs, please feel free to contact Judy Tucker, NWOET Assoc. Director of Professional Development at 800-966-9638, to discuss your options for customized training plus equipment for your unique technology needs.
Registration must be received 2 weeks prior to the first class unless noted otherwise.
MUST HAVE MINIMUM ENROLLMENT FOR TRAINING TO BE HELD. DECISION TO HOLD TRAINING MADE TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF TRAINING DATE.
Cancellation Policy: There is no charge if your registration cancellation is received at least 2 weeks prior to start of class. Graduate course fee refunds follow the university policy. Unless noted, trainings will be held at NWOET, 245 Troup Ave., Bowling Green. Call 800-966-9638 for more information.
* All fees are payable to NWOET by check, major credit card, cash, or district purchase order at time of registration. Professional development option/no credit desired: PD Certificate is available for all trainings on request at no additional charge.
**Graduate credit is available - call for more informationNWOET does not sell technology equipment without accompanying professional development. If you do not see the type or model of equipment listed that meets your needs, please feel free to contact Judy Tucker, NWOET Assoc. Director of Professional Development at 800-966-9638, to discuss your options for customized training plus equipment for your unique technology needs.
Cancellation Policy: There is no charge if your registration cancellation is received at least 2 weeks prior to start of class. Graduate course fee refunds follow the university policy. Unless noted, trainings will be held at NWOET, 245 Troup Ave., Bowling Green. Call 800-966-9638 for more information.
* All fees are payable to NWOET by check, major credit card, cash, or district purchase order at time of registration. Professional development option/no credit desired: PD Certificate is available for all trainings on request at no additional charge. **Graduate credit is available, pending approval – call for more information.