Computer and Software
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| August Workshops | Stipends and Registration Information |
| July Workshops |
| Basic Classroom AppleWorks Instructor: Melissa Morgan Tuesday, July 11 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn how to save a document and put it where you can find it. Learn how to bring an image into a word processing document. Save an image from the Internet to the computer and import it into a word processing document. Make a simple database to keep track of student information. Create a simple bar graph in AppleWorks. Bring your questions for an open “How can I” question and answer session. |
| Tiger OS X Mac Operating System Basics Instructor: Vanessa Mejia Thursday, July 13 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn the way around your Mac computer. Make folders, find things you've lost with Spotlight. Learn how to keep your computer updated. Answer the question “why has my printer stopped and why won’t it print anything?” Learn how to access the Dashboard and how you might use it. Simple maintenance procedures. Quick overview of iLife 06 (iMovie, iPhoto, iWeb, iTunes and GarageBand). |
| Microsoft Word Processing/Desktop Publishing Instructor: Melissa Morgan Friday, July 14 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. In this class you will learn how to use Microsoft Word as a desktop publishing tool. You will learn how to create a newsletter, class syllabus and assignment sheet. You will import graphics and customize them within your documents. Bring your classroom materials to directly apply your work in this class. Class will consist of 2 hours instruction and 1 hour open lab. Bring removable media such as a CD or USB Flash (Stick) Drive. |
| iPhoto in the Classroom Instructor: Melissa Morgan Tuesday, July 18 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn to import pictures from a digital camera and the Internet into iPhoto. Print, crop, edit and make a slide show set to music. Bring your digital camera and a blank CD. |
| iMovie in the Classroom Instructor: Melissa Morgan Thursday, July 20 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn how to import video into iMovie. Practice simple editing, add titles, music and send back to camera or make a QuickTime movie to email. |
| Microsoft PowerPoint I Instructor: Vanessa Mejia Monday, July 24 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Learn how to create a slide show from using Blank Presentation. You will learn how to use slide transitions, custome animation, design templates, slide background and learn how to setup your show. We will also learn how to download pictures from the web and incorporate them into your slide show. |
| iMovie Lab Instructor: Melissa Morgan Tuesday, July 25 2:30 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Record some video at home or in the classroom and bring your video camera, tape and a CD. Make your own iMovie with help when you need it. Learn shortcuts and tricks and create a short movie on video tape or a CD for your school and classroom. |
| Microsoft PowerPoint II Instructor: Vanessa Mejia Wednesday, July 26 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. This course will further develop your skills in PowerPoint. If you have used PowerPoint before, this will be a good starting point for you. You will learn how to insert hyperlinks and video and music. Learn also how to use your digital camera to import pictures as slide backgounds and objects. Bring your digital camera to class. |
| Learn How to Teach iMovie Instructor: Melissa Morgan Thursday, July 27 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn tips and tricks for using iMovie with your students. |
| Microsoft PowerPoint Lab Instructor: Vanessa Mejia Friday, July 28 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Bring in your lesson plans, vocabulary sheets and class unit materials to apply to your slide shows. Spice up your curriculum in this open lab and be ready for the next school year. I will be available in this lab time to help with your projects. Bring in any removable media such as a CD or USB Flash (Stick) drive>. |
| August Workshops |
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| Tiger OS X Mac Operating System Basics Instructor: Melissa Morgan Tuesday, August 1 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn the way around your Mac computer. Make folders, find things you've lost with Spotlight. Learn how to keep your computer updated. Answer the question “why has my printer stopped and why won’t it print anythin?” Learn how to access the Dashboard and how you might use it. Simple maintenance procedures. Quick overview of iLife 06 (iMovie, iPhoto, iWeb, iTunes and GarageBand). |
| iWeb In the Classroom Instructor: Melissa Morgan Thursday, August 3 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Make a simple classroom website with iWeb (Apple’s easy web building software that comes on your Mac). Learn ways you can upload it to your school’s website or a .Mac account (Sumner/Danbury has a .Mac account). |
| Microsoft Excel I Instructor: Vanessa Mejia Monday, August 7 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn all you need to know about spreadsheets. Use spreadsheets to create grade books and understand data. Learn how to insert backgrounds, formulas, auto shapes to make a professional spreadsheet. |
| Elementary School Software Review and LACOE Video Streaming Exploration Instructor: Melissa Morgan Tuesday, August 8 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Preview software common to elementary schools: Storybook Weaver, KidPix, Oregon Trail, Zoombeanies, Comic Life and more. Also learn about video streaming available to you through LACOE. Hundreds of great classroom videos on every subject with curriculum guides and prontout included on the website. Sumner/Danbury has this service; other schools might like to learn more about it. |
| Microsoft Excel II Instructor: Vanessa Mejia Wednesday, August 9 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This will be intermediate spreadsheets. Learn how to freeze panes, insert comments, apply conditional formatting, sort data, and insert a picture. Learn how to create charts and graphs. Customize your chart to fit your classroom data. |
| iMovie in the Classroom Instructor: Melissa Morgan Thursday, August 10 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn how to import video into iMovie. Practice simple editing, add titles, music and send back to camera or make a QuickTime movie to email. |
| Microsoft Excel Lab Instructor: Vanessa Mejia Friday, August 11 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bring in your classroom information and work to use during this lab time. You will get one-on-one assistance with your spreadsheets and charts. |
| iPhoto in the Classroom Instructor: Melissa Morgan Tuesday, July 15 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn to import pictures from a digital camera and the Internet into iPhoto. Print, crop, edit and make a slide show set to music. Bring your digital camera and a blank CD. |
| How to Use a .Mac Account & Classroom Teacher Website Search and Save Instructor: Melissa Morgan Thursday, July 17 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sumner/Danbury has a .Mac account. If you don’t have a .Mac account, bring a blank CD. |
| Zangle Grade Book Instructor: Vanessa Mejia Tuesday, August 22 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Set-up your grade book for the new school year. Learn how to customize your grade book settings. |
| Stipend Information |
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All certificated and classified employees will receive a stipend of $50 for each 3 hour class or $100 for each 6 hour two part class. The stipend will be awarded upon completion of the class(es). Requirements for completion will include attendence at class and completed evaluation form provided by instructor. |
| Registration Information |
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To register for a class, complete one of the following:
Please note times vary and are listed by class description. Once registration is complete, the confirmation of your class/classes will be sent to you by email or phone or both. All classes are subject to change or cancellation if minimum class enrollment is not attained. If you have any questions or need general information, please contact the PSDC. Our office hours are 8:00 – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are located at 170 W San Jose Ave, Suite A, Claremont. |
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