CMSCE 2007-2008 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Collaborating in Language Arts Using Online Tools
Course ID #: 020708

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Thursday, February 7, 2008
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Lisa Thumann
Audience: Grade 5-12 Teachers, Supervisors, Technology Specialists

Prerequisite: Basic skills in using the Internet.

Description:
This hands-on session will explore new tools for student and teacher collaboration using Web 2.0 sites, and other tools available free to educators. We will explore Google Docs, Wikis, Blogs, RSS aggregators and other exciting tools for language arts teachers and their classrooms. Leave our workshop with a list of NEW language arts tools to use with your students and colleagues the very next day!

Objectives:
  • Receive an overview of the technology that is available, related terms and how it all fits together
  • Review language arts-related online collaboration tools and how they can be used in the classroom and at home
  • See how other schools through out the country are using these online tools and how you can collaborate with them

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • Free eBoard for one year (www.eBoard.com)
  • Collaborate with your peers on what's happening in their school districts and what might work for yours as well
  • Return to the classroom with exciting ideas on how to use your new-found collaboration resources with your students and colleagues

    • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!