3 sessions of teacher laptop course being offered this summer

3 sessions of the teacher laptop course are being offered this summer.

It’s a 15 hour professional development course that is open to any certified staff as well as any supervisor/specialist. The course can be taken for either PD credit (teacher license renewal) or Drake University credit.

During the course, you’ll receive an HP laptop and hands-on training for how to image, setup and manage your laptop. You’ll also receive training on applications such as Office and Skype. Staff are full administrators of their devices – meaning they can decide what software to install on their device, as well as select the network drives and printers that they need. Currently, about 70% of our staff have taken the course – and based on this, we anticipate that three additional sections over the summer should address the remaining need.

How do I register? Email Sheri Ankeney

EDEX 120:613 A

Instructor: Craig Bittick Location: Valley Southwoods, Media Center

Monday, June 4	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 5	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

EDEX 120:613 B

Instructor: Michelle Huber Location: LRC, Crossroads Conference Room

Monday, July 9	8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 10	8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

EDEX 120:613 C

Instructor: Clint Gentry Location: LRC, Crossroads Conference Room

Monday, August 6	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 7	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Choose Your Own Technology Adventure!

Choose Your Own Tech Adventure (CYOTA)

 Choose it.  Do it. 

This summer, West Des Moines Community Schools will be offering a unique technology training opportunity for its staff…..  Create your own technology “adventure” and give yourself a truly unique opportunity to focus on those technology areas that interest you.  Whether you’re a less tech-savvy teacher or one who has advanced skills, there’s something for everyone.  Explore the many tools and applications out there, including Twitter, Edmodo, blogs, wikis, Prezi, Del.icio.us, RSS, Outlook 2010, Google Docs, Animoto, MovieMaker and much, much more.   Take it for PD credit, Drake University Credit or take it for fun.

When: June 4^th -7^th, morning block (8:30-11:30) and afternoon block (12:45-3:45)

Collaborating, creating and sharing are the very essence of this class, using a “hands-on” model.  And the best part?  You make it your own! 

 Interested?  Go to www.wdmcs.org/district/staffdev/CYOTA_grid.pdf to learn more about the CYOTA sessions being offered.  You’ll be able to register using the link on the last page.