Designed for educators who are unfamiliar with computers. It covers the fundamentals using the mouse and keyboard, the Windows user interface, and the World Wide Web. Basic computer terminology is briefly discussed, including input, output, processing cycle and storage, software, communications, the Internet, and practical uses of technology in education. Computer components are explored and the Windows operating system is introduced. Specific topics include: creating folders; organizing files into folders; copying, moving, deleting, and renaming files; searching for files based on name, contents, type, or date they were created; and basic troubleshooting.

Provides an introduction to digital photography for use in the K-8 classroom. Digital cameras and image editing software are introduced with an eye toward using theses resources to enhance learning and to increase the visual appeal of classroom instructional materials. Hands-on demonstrations and activities allow participants to become familiar with basic shooting, photo editing, and retouching. The goal of the course is to integrate digital photography into current classroom practice, providing direct linkages to ISTE standards. Prerequisite: EDIT 610 or EDIT 625

Teaches the fundamental principles and techniques of animation on the computer. Using a variety of software tools and techniques, including Photoshop and Flash, students learn how to create basic animation for web sites and presentations, as well as how to integrate animation in student projects and understand the educational impact these visuals have on student learning. Directly linked to ISTE standards, the course offers the opportunity to fully explore technology communications tools and how they can aid in increasing the absorption of new material or enhancing retention. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Introduces educators to the vast resource that is the Internet and focuses on how to make effective use of its many components. Students become familiar with Internet terminology, basic web browsing skills, and creating e-mail accounts. The course also focuses on using the Internet effectively as a research tool. Students learn how to construct basic and complex queries, find specialized information, understand the invisible web, search subscription database like Proquest, and find and make lists and newsgroups. Prerequisite: EDIT 610 or EDIT 625

Designed for teachers who have basic Windows and World Wide Web skills. Students learn the necessary word processing (MicroSoft Word) skills to produce class handouts, letters, memos, tests and proposals. Students also learn how to use word-processing to increase productivity and aid in administrative tasks. In addition, advanced document production skills needed to produce items such as class newsletters will be covered. The course also involves exploration of the uses of word processing in the classroom to foster learning with direct linkage to ISTE standards. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Provides an introduction to web animation using Flash. Topics discussed include graphics, animation, sound, interactivity and publishing Flash movies and increasing retention by uploading the Flash movie to the Web for viewing outside the classroom. Students learn how to enhance class lectures with Flash movies and create excitement through interactive lessons using Flash and the Web; students also discover some of the secrets behind successful animation. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Designed for teachers with basic word processing skills. The lab part of the course focuses on the electronic Spreadsheet skills (Excel) needed to produce student grade books and classroom budgets. Teachers learn how to use spreadsheets as a teacher productivity tool. The second part of the course focuses on the discussion and implementation of advanced uses of Microsoft Excel needed to produce graphics, reports, tables and spreadsheet analysis for the classroom. Prerequisite: EDIT 625

KidPix is an effective tool for inspiring student creativity and creating multimedia projects throughout the curriculum. Designed to create learning, the KidPix program can be used in a teacher-initiated lesson or as part of a child-centered activity. During this hands-on workshop, participants explore the program and find ways to use it to enhance their curriculum and meet the ISTE standards. The course looks at best practices for using KidPix in a variety of classroom settings, including using the Spanish mode to support ESL learners. [Note: this course is recommended for K-5 teachers, Special Education teachers, School Media Specialists, and Reading teachers. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Provides an introduction to Publisher and teaches educators to create printed materials as a classroom project. Activities may include creating newsletters or other printed materials that demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter and that can benefit both contemporary and historical subject matters. Printed materials of this nature are a wonderful supplement to traditional textbooks and are thoroughly engaging. This course will provide benefits for any History, English or Social Science class. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Introduces students to working with graphics and pictures in a digital environment through the use of Adobe Photoshop. Students learn ways to use photo imagery to enhance lessons and presentations in support of particular curriculum areas within New York State and ISTE standards. Ways to use digital imagery and color correction, scan and manipulate images, prepare images for the Web, and basic Web image principles are also explored. Students work on various projects that assimilate Òreal worldÓ design for advertising and publicity. Lab time is required for class assignments. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Designed for educators with basic word processing and spreadsheet skills. The lab part of the course uses Microsoft Access and focuses on the skills needed to produce databases to keep track of student grades and attendance, books, and other types of useful recordable information. Educators also learn to use databases as tools to increase productivity by decreasing the time spent on clerical work. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Create lesson plans and activities using spreadsheets and explore many ways to integrate databases into their daily administrative duties. The course also examines in depth ways to use spreadsheets to support teachers\' particular curriculum areas within the New York State standards. Prerequisite: EDIT 635

Focuses on creating WebQuest learning environments and ways to use existing resources, adapt or modify a WebQuest, create a new WebQuest, or co-produce materials. In addition, students examine instructional and classroom strategies for successfully integrating these activities into the K-12 classroom. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Focuses on the Logo interactive programming language developed for K-12 students. Logo is rooted in constructivist educational philosophy, and is designed to support constructivist learning. A wide variety of topics are covered in the course including using Logo in mathematics, language, logic, animation and multimedia projects and game design. Students also examine ways to make the Logo programming environment accessible to very young children and learn techniques for constructing multimedia projects. Students learn to work with a variety of Logo activities that are suitable for use with K-12 students and discuss integration techniques and strategies for initiating and implementing Logo activities in the curriculum. Prerequisites: EDIT 610

Designed for all educators who want to integrate technology into their classrooms. It covers the fundamental topics and theories one needs to understand in order to effectively use technology. Specific topics discussed include: technology standards as they relate to national, state and local standards; strategies for teaching with technology; planning for technology integration; the one-computer classroom, two-computer classroom, and multi-computer classroom; planning lessons with technology; learning theories as they relate to using technology; and sources of funding to support classroom technology.Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Inspiration, a tool for recording and organizing thoughts, is designed to help students develop ideas and concepts by creating visual diagrams of them. This workshop trains educators on how to effectively use Inspiration software. Kidspiration is also explored in this workshop. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Provides an introduction to the integration of Architecture into the classroom using the latest digital tools and Internet resources, in conjunction with ISTE standards. Educators can use these techniques to illuminate the study of pyramids, cathedrals, castles, mosques, and skyscrapers in social studies, art, and technology curricula. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Provides an introduction to teaching art history using Internet resources, CD-ROMS, and image editing software. Educators can use these to techniques to enliven the study of art from any historical period in the ancient world to the present. This course provides a way to engage today\'s Grades 5-12 students with multimedia and interactivity in their introduction to the study of the visual arts. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Teaches basic web design skills, which can be used to support educators particular curriculum areas within New York State standards. Using websites to teach course material is an excellent way to carry a lesson outside of the classroom. Educators can easily provide lesson materials and supporting materials that are accessible from home materials that can be used for review purposes, study aids, and as a way of engaging students while working on homework assignments. This course teaches the skills needed for adding text, images, video, and links to a multi-page website. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

For educators with basic computer knowledge but little or no direct experience using a computer as a teaching tool. Educators learn how to use PowerPoint to improve instruction and foster inclusion, with direct linkage to New York State and ISTE standards. Educators also learn how to integrate these skills in the one-computer and multi-computer classroom. [Lab requirements: students must bring subject content to this class in order to create PowerPoint material. Prerequisite: EDIT 610

Covers advanced topics in Photoshop. Students learn how to use Photoshop to improve instruction with subjects that are dependent on visuals, with direct linkage to ISTE standards. Students also learn how to create engaging educational images in Photoshop and how to foster learning and inclusion in the one-computer and multi-computer classroom. [Lab requirements: students must bring subject content to this class in order to create Photoshop material.] Prerequisite: EDIT 639

Designed to help generate innovative ideas for curriculum delivery in the classroom while reviewing ways to use the Internet as a teaching tool with direct linkage to ISTE standards. Course discussions focus on finding lesson plans, searching for content sites, using Internet activities for students, finding global projects, investigating teaching resource sites, understanding Internet safety, finding Webquests, and finding collaborative problem solving projects. Prerequisite: EDIT 620

Covers advanced topics in PowerPoint. Educators learn how to use PowerPoint to improve instruction and foster inclusion, with direct linkage to New York State and ISTE standards. Educators also learn how to integrate these skills in the one-computer and multi-computer classroom. [Lab requirements: students must bring subject content to this class in order to create PowerPoint material.] Prerequisite: EDIT 675