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CMSCE 2008-2009 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Great Websites and Applications to Use with your SMART Board
Course ID #: 032409

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Kristine Scharaldi
Audience: Grade K-5 Teachers, Administrators, Supervisors, Technology Specialists, CST Members, Special Ed Teachers

Description:
Come and find out about excellent Internet resources that can be used with your SMART Board. During this workshop, dozens of websites that include games, tutorials, virtual manipulatives, and other interactive activities will be shared. Teachers will have hands-on time to review the Internet sites and find subject- and grade-level specific resources that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. Other free applications, such as Speller, Number Cruncher software, and Google Earth will be highlighted. No SMART Board experience is necessary to attend this session.

Objectives:
  • Discover web-based tools, learning activities, and other resources that support active learning
  • Learn how Speller software, a free program, can be used to help students study vocabulary and spelling words at the SMART Board
  • Learn how Number Cruncher software, a free program, can be used for mathematics lessons at the SMART Board
  • Discover ways to use Google Earth, a free application, to explore locations around the world, such as "flying" from place to place, and how to set up a virtual field trip

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • free eBoard for one year
  • See examples of interactive websites with the SMART Board
  • Learn some basics of the SMART Board software
  • Have hands-on time to work with the SMART Board and the related resources
  • Find resources that support your curriculum

    • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!