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Google Documents is an online word processor that lets you create and format text documents, and collaborate with other people in real time. Google Presentation is an online presentations editor that allows you to show off your work in a visual way. Google Drawings is an online drawing editor that lets you create anything from a scribble to a flow chart while working collaboratively with other people. In this course, you will learn how to work collaboratively on documents, drawings, and presentations. There will also be time to allow you to design your own online lessons. Event Date Jun 26, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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Google Spreadsheets is an online spreadsheet application that lets you create and format spreadsheets, charts, and gadgets, while simultaneously working with other people. Combining the power of a spreadsheet with the power of a data collection tool, such as forms, gives you the power of instantly gathering and distributing information from nearly any source. This course will show you how to design, distribute, and edit spreadsheets. You will then have time to create and collect information to your spreadsheet with the survey tool known as Forms. Event Date Jun 26, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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This webinar will introduce teachers to Wikis (a Web-based collaborative tool) and how to integrate Wikis into the curriculum to foster student engagement.
Event Date Jun 25, 2013 Location Online |
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Building an Online Presence with Google Sites
Google Sites is the easiest way to make information accessible to people who need quick, up-to-date access. People can work together on a Site to add file attachments, information from other Google applications (like Google Docs, Google Calendar, YouTube, and Picasa), and new free-form content. Creating a site together is as easy as editing a document; and you always control who has access, whether it's just yourself, your team, or your whole school. This course will take you through learning how to use Google sites to create a classroom or project-focused website. Event Date Jun 25, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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Google Apps for Educators Part II, Introducing the Apps
Google Apps incorporates so many tools. This fast paced course will leave your head spinning as you are introduced to an overview of the core apps including Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms, Calendars, and Sites. You will also be introduced to lesser known, but equally powerful tools such as YouTube, Maps, Blogger, Picasa, SketchUp, and Google Earth. Event Date Jun 25, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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This is an introduction to the World of Google Apps for Education. After you create a Google/Gmail account, you will be given an overview of the core set of applications found in Google Apps. This is an introduction to individuals that are new to Google. http://www.google.com/mail/help/tips.html This is a prerequisite course for all following courses. You can “test out” of this course by earning the level of Gmail master at the following website https://mail.google.com/mail/help/intl/en/tips.html. Event Date Jun 24, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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If you have mastered browsing the Internet and found ways to converse with friends online, then take your experience to the next level with Google Chrome. Find educational applications, easy to use controls, and integration into Google Docs that is unsurpassed. You will walk away with tools that can help you teach, research, and customize your online environment. You will also be introduced to Google Chromebook and how it connects into the educational environment.
Event Date Jun 24, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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Flip Your Class
Simply placing your lectures online does not necessarily improve how your students will perform in class. It is the time they spend with their teacher solving complex problems that will change their learning. In this class, you will learn how to record your content using different tools to place your course content online. You will develop effective projects that support students in your class.
Event Date Jun 20, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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A cornerstone to the new standards and working in the 21st century is the ablity to collaborate. This 1-hour webinar will discuss the opportunities students, teachers, and school leaders can have for collaborating using tools such as Tumblr, Wikispaces, Google Docs, and even MS Word.
Event Date Jun 19, 2013 Location Online |
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A cornerstone to the new standards and working in the 21st century is the ablity to collaborate. This 1-hour webinar will discuss the opportunities students, teachers, and school leaders can have for collaborating using tools such as Tumblr, Wikispaces, Google Docs, and even MS Word.
Event Date Jun 19, 2013 Location Online |
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An Administrator's Introduction to Online Learning (Online)
This course will explore the key issues educators developing and managing online programs face including: Program Management, Curriculum, Delivery, and Professional Development. This one-week online course presents educators with an opportunity to meet the diverse needs of learners. Understanding and addressing issues and concerns that school administrators perceive as barriers to implementation are critically important to the overall success of the efforts to expand K-12 online learning opportunities. The national K-12 online education landscape includes state virtual schools, online schools that attract students across many states, and programs run by individual schools districts to serve their students.
Event Date Jun 17, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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This webinar will introduce you to creating a video or screen cast that can be used in an educational setting. These could include welcoming new students to an online course, introducing a new learning unit, or another related area. You will also be shown how to create a closed captioned transcript that can be connected to your video for accessibility. Publishing to YouTube will be covered as well. Participants will have experience that prepares them to complete assignments in the Leading Edge Certification for the Online and Blended Teacher.
Event Date Jun 12, 2013 Location Online |
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FREE WEBINAR: LEC Prep - Building PLC with Social Media
Connecting with colleagues and the community has become integral for the success of education. This webinar will introduce you to examples of how individuals can tap into the world with sites such as Twitter, Google+, Linkedin, and Facebook.
Event Date Jun 12, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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Introduction to Mobile Learning (Online)
Mobile Learning is a burgeoning industry, filled with possibilities and challenges for Administrators, Teachers, and Students. For the purposes of this one-week online course, "Mobile Learning" will include both 1:1 models, regardless of operating system, and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)/Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) philosophies and practices. In addition, anything smaller than a standard laptop will be considered "mobile" including Chromebooks.
Event Date Jun 10, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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Are you considering ways to introduce foreign language programs to your school or expand the ones you already have? Has this initiative been out of reach due to budget constraints and the challenges of hiring qualified foreign language teachers? Language Tree, the leader in foreign language learning for kids since 2003, has a solution for you. We offer an innovative approach to cost-effectively deliver a quality foreign language learning curriculum. Our online beginner-level Spanish course for elementary school students was developed by experienced Two-Way immersion public school teachers. The course features self-paced lessons for students that can be tracked and graded. All that is required is Web access using a PC, laptop, or tablet. To learn more, please attend a “hands-on” information session on June 6, 2013 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. with the Co-founder of Language Tree and a teacher from Lincoln Elementary School who has used this program in her classroom.
Event Date Jun 06, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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Flip Your Class
Simply placing your lectures online does not necessarily improve how your students will perform in class. It is the time they spend with their teacher solving complex problems that will change their learning. In this class, you will learn how to record your content using different tools to place your course content online. You will develop effective projects that support students in your class.
Event Date Jun 06, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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Leading Edge Certification for the Administrator (Online)
Leading Edge Administrator Certification was developed by the Alliance in 2011-2012.
It focuses on the site, district, and regional administrators; and how to effectively utilize technology tools, resources, and innovative solutions to advance student achievement. foster educator productivity, and extend learning opportunities for all. This eight-week course has been expanded from four weeks to provide individuals more time to complete assignments.
Event Date Jun 06, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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FREE WEBINAR: LEC Prep - Creating with Web 2.0 Tools Venn Diagrams
This webinar will take a moment to look at differences between online/blended classrooms and traditional classrooms. You will then explore using Web 2.0 tools such as Mindomo, bubbl.us, GoogleDrawings or Creately to create a Venn Diagram. Participants will have experience that prepares them to complete assignments in the Leading Edge Certification for the Online and Blended Teacher.
Event Date Jun 05, 2013 Location Online |
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FREE WEBINAR: LEC Prep - Evaluating Web 2.0 Tools Google Presentations
This webinar will take a moment to look at collaborating online with tools such as Google Presentation. Attendees will then be given the opportunity to find different Web 2.0 tools and give their opinion in a collaborative presentation. Participants will have experience that prepares them to complete assignments in the Leading Edge Certification for the Online and Blended Teacher.
Event Date Jun 05, 2013 Location Online |
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Leading Edge Administrator Certification was developed by the Alliance in 2011-2012. It focuses on the site, district, and regional administrators; and how to effectively utilize technology tools, resources, and innovative solutions to advance student achievement. foster educator productivity, and extend learning opportunities for all. This eight-week course has been expanded from four weeks to provide individuals more time to complete assignments. Event Date(s) Jun 03, 2013 - Jun 04, 2013 Location Newport-Mesa Unified School District |
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Leading Edge Administrator Certification was developed by the Alliance in 2011-2012. It focuses on the site, district, and regional administrators; and how to effectively utilize technology tools, resources, and innovative solutions to advance student achievement. foster educator productivity, and extend learning opportunities for all. This eight-week course has been expanded from four weeks to provide individuals more time to complete assignments. Event Date(s) Jun 03, 2013 - Jun 04, 2013 Location Newport-Mesa Unified School District |
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Introduction to Online Learning (Online)
This four-week course is designed for K-12 educators who are interested in online learning in K-12, or who wish to enhance their classroom instruction and build online learning resources. Participants will gain an understanding of online instruction from a student and facilitator perspective. Successful completion of this course will give you a greater understanding of what is expected in courses focusing on online education such as Leading Edge Certification Online & Blended Teacher Course. (You can find more information about this certification at http://ocde.us/EdTech/Pages/Classes/Leading-Edge-Certifications.aspx) Event Date Jun 03, 2013 Location Orange County Department of Education |
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