Summer Computer Institutes

I'm happy to announce that the following computer institutes will be offered as part of the GECDSB Summer Institute Program. Registration for the institutes is done through BookIT. Register early to ensure that you get in.

Get Connected
Ric Woltz,, Neil MacTavish
July 30, 31, Aug.1
8:30-3:30
Dowswell
This institute will provide an introduction to the Internet using Netscape and Internet Explorer, as well as Web Page Design using Claris Home Page.  We begin with a cursory overview of First Class Tips, followed by an introduction to search engines, identification of copyright free graphic images and sound files, use of digital equipment, graphic manipulation, and the construction of web pages with school applications such as school web sites, WebQuests, and school intranets.  All participants will create and post their own web site.

Programming for the Palm
Doug Peterson
August 7
8:30-3:30
Dowswell
Participants will get an opportunity to create their own applications for the Palm/Visor handheld computer.  Using the PDA Toolbox software, participants will develop and test their own applications in this unique environment.

Making Movies
Doug Peterson
August 8
8:30-3:30
Park Street
With Digital Cameras, iMovie, and a little inspiration, you and your students can become movie makers!  In this workshop, you'll learn how to integrate digital video, sounds, animations, stills, etc. to produce your own movies and Quicktime productions.

Graphic Organizers
Doug Peterson, Elvira DiGesu
August 20
8:30-3:30
Park Street
In this course participants will be introduced to a number of visual (graphic) organizers, their uses and explore various applications for graphic organizers both as a teaching and planning tool for the teacher and a learning tool for the student.  Participants will create the organizers using the templates from the Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner and Inspiration software.

I've Turned On the Computer - Now What?
Gisele Winger, Janice Blencowe
August 19, 20 8:30-3:30
Park Street
Making effective use of the classroom computer. Practical tips to assist primary teachers in using one or more computers effectively.  Participants will develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will help them create an integrated, supportive technological environment.  Linking the Curriculum to computer software. Language Arts: Student Writing Center, EasyBook Deluxe, StoryBook Deluxe.

Handhelds As A Productivity Tool
Doug Peterson
August 21
1) 8:30-11:30
2) 12:30-3:30
Dowswell
Palm and Visor handheld computers can take the power of computing to a new level - the ultimate in portable computing.  In this workshop, we'll cover the tools that come with the Palm OS and explore some of the educational software that is available to teachers to make mobile computing a part of your professional teaching techniques.

Digital Camera in the Classroom
Gisele Winger, Janice Blencowe
August 26
8:30-3:30
Park Street
This workshop will introduce teachers to the exciting possibilities of using a digital camera in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to take pictures, move them to a computer, to edit and incorporate student digital pictures, into class projects.  Lesson ideas and strategies will help you incorporate this creative and motivation technology tool into your curriculum.

Clay Animation
Gisele Winger, Janice Blencowe, Doug Peterson
August 27
8:30-3:30
Dowswell
Clay animation as seen in the hit movie Chicken Run can be a very exciting hands-on classroom activity.  Teachers will work in a hands-on environment to produce clay figures, do the animation and use them in presentation software. - Linking the Curriculum to Computer Applications - Language Arts (writing skills) - The Arts (3D) produce two and three dimensional works of art that communicate ideas (thoughts, feelings, experiences) for specific purposed and to specific audiences.

Typin's Cool (Almena) Keyboarding Technique
Rachel Hancock
August 28
1) 8:30-11:30
2) 12:30-3:30
Park Street
Teach your students to type WITHOUT HAVING TO LOOK AT THE KEYBOARD in a fraction of the time it normally takes.  Typin's Cool teaches students to locate each of the alphabetic and basic punctuation keys of any standard computer keyboard in about 20 minutes!  In this institute Grade 4 teachers will learn how the technique can be incorporated into their classrooms.