Please Note: This course may NOT be used towards a Classifed Cumulative Skills Block. If you have questions about this course content or pre-requisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed. If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact the staff development office.

           Computer Fundamentals (PC)

Instructional Seat Time	18 Hours
CDE Re-Licensure Credit =	1 Credit
Knowledge Level Advancement =	N/A
Not A Skills Block	No Stipend

Computer Fundamentals provides participants with primary skills and working knowledge of computers. The single platform delivery of instruction allows the learner to concentrate on one system type at a time.

Please choose this course if your computer at work is a Windows (PC) computer.

This skill block training is the groundwork of computer skills and techniques that aid in job productivity and help learners gain confidence in working with computers.

Audience Definition:

This course is designed for DCSD learners with minimal computer skills and experience.

DCSD employees wishing to review basic computer skill sets or to improve upon and make current computer use more efficient are welcomed.

Course Summary Outline:

Computer Essentials Overview Hardware Basics Develop Mouse & Keyboard Skills Software Basics Operating System Overview of Working on a Network

Working with Windows Desktop and File Management Working with Programs Software Application Initiation Internet Beginnings & E-Mail Access

The objectives for this course include

• Helping Learners feel comfortable and confident using a computer
• Introduce Learners to the “Language of Computers” (e.g., Proper terminology for parts of computer systems)
• Rounding out and further development of existing knowledge and basic skills
• Provide a solid foundation for future technology learning
• Introduce DCSD employees to use of “Home folders”, DCSD E-Mail and District Technology Policies.

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PREREQUSITE:

Completion of any previous computer courses does NOT prohibit participation in this course.
• Have access to a computer for work related use
• Willing to learn and practice new skills

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If you have questions about this course content or prerequisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed. If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact the Staff Development office.

           DEP Mentee Orientation

Certified Instructional Hours=	18 Hours
CDE Re-Licensure Credit =	1 Credit
Knowledge Level Advancement =	N/A

TARGET AUDIENCE:

DCSD Certified teachers

This course is designed for Douglas County employees that currently have Notebook software installed on their computer. Notebook software from SMART is a free download for anyone in Douglas County and can be used on a computer with a projector or with interactive Smart slates and Smart boards. Each of our DCSD employees has the ability to download and use this software.

In this course participants will gain a knowledge base of what skills our 21st century learners need to have to survive in today´s classrooms. Participants will learn how to effectively create interactive lessons using the Notebook software.

Participants will:

• work with Notebook software as an interactive classroom presentation tool
• create lessons for classroom use in Notebook software
• collaborate with others to discuss article center around 21st century learning
• download pre-made Notebook lessons provided by Smart´s website for classroom use

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PREREQUSITES:

Ability to start up and shut down my computer. Efficient use of the computer keyboard and mouse. Be able to create, name/rename, and organize files and folders. Be able to find and retrieve a document from the hard drive. Be able to save and retrieve files on the network. Be able to manage multiple windows on the desktop.

Know how to delete files and empty the trash (recycle bin). Know how to find and use the help function. Know how to backup and retrieve copies of documents. Ease in use of software from the hard drive, a CD-ROM, and a network. Know how to access and retrieve information from onlin resources.

Ability to open and work with more than one application at a time. Be able to create, save, revise, and print a document. Understand how to troubleshoot printing problems. Know how to quit (exit) an application correctly. Be able to send and reply to email documents.

Course Outline

Session 1: 21st Century Classrooms

Session 2: Notebook Basics - Part 1

Session 3: Notebook Basics - Part 2

Session 4: Notebook Basics - Part 3

Session 5: Lesson Creation

Session 6: Share Night

Note:

*Skills Block Pay will be pending DCFT negotations.*

If you have questions about this course content or prerequisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed. Course CONTACT: Sherri Clemens 303-387-6319 sherri.clemens@dcsdk12.org If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact the Staff Development office.

           MFF Grant SMART Board Training- Level 1

Certified Instructional Hours =	3.5 Hours
CDE Re-Licensure Credit =	3.5 Hours
Knowledge Level Advancement =	N/A

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Round 3 Morgridge Foundation Grant Winners.

CCS is offering a 3.5 hour, fast-paced "At the Board", hands-on workshop for round 3 MFF Grant winners.

Some covered topics include:

• Hardware and basic functionality
• Using the SMART Board with other applications
• Capturing information into the SMART Notebook software
• Manipulating objects in the SMART Notebook software
• Overview of SMART Notebook 10 toolbars, tabs, and menus
• Using Gallery Essentials and SMART Online Resources
• Introduction to the Lesson Activity Toolkit
• Creating Reveal and Labeling Activities

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PLEASE NOTE:

• You will need to bring your Laptop for this Course.

• This training will include a Condensed Level 1 Learner Workbook.

• If a session is full with the max participants being 14, please select another session.

 

If you have questions about this course content or pre-requisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed. Kim McMonagle at kim.mcmonagle@dcsdk12.org If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact Staff Development office.

           MFF Grant SMART Kick-off

Certified Instructional Hours=	18 Hours
CDE Re-Licensure Credit =	1 Credit
Knowledge Level Advancement =	N/A

TARGET AUDIENCE:

DCSD Certified teachers

This course is designed for Douglas County employees that currently have Notebook software installed on their computer. Notebook software from SMART is a free download for anyone in Douglas County and can be used on a computer with a projector or with interactive Smart slates and Smart boards. Each of our DCSD employees has the ability to download and use this software.

In this course participants will gain a knowledge base of what skills our 21st century learners need to have to survive in today´s classrooms. Participants will learn how to effectively create interactive lessons using the Notebook software.

Participants will:

• work with Notebook software as an interactive classroom presentation tool
• create lessons for classroom use in Notebook software
• collaborate with others to discuss article center around 21st century learning
• download pre-made Notebook lessons provided by Smart´s website for classroom use

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PREREQUSITES:

Ability to start up and shut down my computer. Efficient use of the computer keyboard and mouse. Be able to create, name/rename, and organize files and folders. Be able to find and retrieve a document from the hard drive. Be able to save and retrieve files on the network. Be able to manage multiple windows on the desktop.

Know how to delete files and empty the trash (recycle bin). Know how to find and use the help function. Know how to backup and retrieve copies of documents. Ease in use of software from the hard drive, a CD-ROM, and a network. Know how to access and retrieve information from onlin resources.

Ability to open and work with more than one application at a time. Be able to create, save, revise, and print a document. Understand how to troubleshoot printing problems. Know how to quit (exit) an application correctly. Be able to send and reply to email documents.

Course Outline

Session 1: 21st Century Classrooms

Session 2: Notebook Basics - Part 1

Session 3: Notebook Basics - Part 2

Session 4: Notebook Basics - Part 3

Session 5: Lesson Creation

Session 6: Share Night

Note:

*Skills Block Pay will be pending DCFT negotations.*

If you have questions about this course content or prerequisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed. Course CONTACT: Sherri Clemens 303-387-6319 sherri.clemens@dcsdk12.org If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact the Staff Development office.

           Microsoft Word: Skill Block-ALL

Classified Technology Skills Block =	9 Hours
Certified Technology Skills Block =	9 Hours
CDE Re-Licensure Credit =	.5 Credit
Knowledge Level Advancement =	N/A

DESCRIPTION:

This course is a second half of a technology skill block.
See pre-requisites below.

This course is designed to teach participants intermediate level functions of Microsoft Word.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

• Page formatting
• Tables
• Columns
• Mail merge
• Desktop publishing
• Borders
• Tab Settings
• Printing envelopes and labels, and
• Importing graphics and elements from other Microsoft Office Software

 

Prerequisite Technology Skills:
Ability to start up and shut down a computer. Efficient use of the computer keyboard and mouse. Ease in use of software from the hard drive, a CD-ROM, and a network. Be able to create, name/rename, and organize files and folders. Be able to find and retrieve a document from the hard drive and the network.	Know how to delete files and empty the trash (recycle bin). Know how to find and use the help function. Know how to backup and retrieve copies of documents. Understand how to troubleshoot printing problems. Know how to quit (exit) an application correctly.	Be able to send and reply to email documents. Be able to manage multiple windows on the desktop.

• Participants must have completed Microsoft Office Applications
  (Previously called Introduction to Microsoft Office).
• Participants must be competent in technology basic skills
  as learned in MS Office Applications course before registering.

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SKILL BLOCK NOTE:

• Self-funded departments, Charter Schools and grant-funded program employees should check with their supervisor regarding eligibility for Skill Block payment.
• Substitutes and non-employees may not register for skill blocks which is a performance pay District benefit.

If you have questions about this course content or pre-requisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed. Ed Watterson (CHS) Edward.Watterson@dcsdk12.org If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact Staff Development office.

Certified Instructional Hours =	7.5 Hours
CDE Re-Licensure Credit =	.5 Credit
Knowledge Level Advancement =	.5 Credit
Specific Audience	DCHS Feeder

DESCRIPTION:

On January 23, 2009, the DCHS feeder will be hosting a LIFT conference entitled, "LIFT Elements to Activate a Culture of Thinking and Inquiry." This class is a "training of trainers" designed for the teachers who are presenting at the conference.

 

Course Info:

Teachers will develop a shared understanding of a culture of thinking and inquiry. Teachers will plan their LIFT presentations incorporating a culture of thinking and inquiry.

Ellin Keene will be presenting information on the Culture of Thinking and Iquiry. Teachers will work in small groups with other presenters to discuss articles and Ellin´s presentation.

 

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PLEASE NOTE:

THE HOURS FOR THIS COURSE INCLUDE A ONE-HOUR DOCUMENTED SESSION WITH A BRT FOR PROCESSING LEARNING, CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION AND PLANNING FOR LIFT CONFERENCE PRESENTATION.

If you have questions about this course content or pre-requisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed. Brenda Gifford (303-387-0056) brenda.gifford@dcsdk12.org If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact the Staff Development office

           SB:NE - Technology Tidbits

Certified Instructional Hours =	8 Hours
CDE Re-Licensure Credit =	.5 Credit
Knowledge Level Advancement =	.5 Credit
Northeast Elementary	Site Based

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Certified Employees of Northeast Elementary Only

DESCRIPTION:

The staff at Northeast is interested in learning new Tech Integration ideas and learning new programs that can improve instruction. We will tackle a new program each session and have time to actually get to play with it.

 

There is never enough time in staff meetings or inservices, so a teacher proposed a before school study group. The sessions will cover:

• Document Camera Extras
• Garageband
• Word Audio/iPod/Shuffles
• iMovie basics
• Making Your Own videos
• Inspiration
• Discovery Streaming
• Jing
• Skype
• Photobooth

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PLEASE NOTE:

If you have questions about this course content or pre-requisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed. Kim Herman (303-387-8651) kim.herman@dcsdk12.org If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact the Staff Development office.

           SMART Classrooms: Learn How To Integrate SMART Notebook Into Media-Rich Lessons - Part A

Classified Instructional Hours=	10 Hours
Certified Instructional Hours =	10 Hours
CDE Re-Licensure Credit =	.5 Credit
Knowledge Level Advancement =	N/A

 

Target Audience
Certified Teachers with SMART Boards

In this course participants will gain a knowledge base of what skills our 21st century learners need to have to survive in today´s classrooms. Participants will learn how to effectively create interactive lessons using the Notebook software. In ten hours of part A they will learn the basics of the notebook software tools and access lessons from SMART Exchange database. In ten hours of part B, participants learn advanced skills such as the SMART recorder, floating toolbar, Lesson Activity toolkit, attachments, dual page/pin page, attachments. Assessment tips and tricks with the SMART response software will include how to create formative assessments and use the reporting functions.

Participants will:

• work with Notebook software as an interactive classroom presentation tool
• create innovative lessons for classroom use in Notebook software
• collaborate with others to discuss articles centered around 21st century learning
• download pre-made Notebook lessons provided by Smart´s website for classroom use

SMART Notebook Part A

Software basics- Toolbar Create pages with hyperlinks to sound, websites, videos

Simple lesson creation 3-5 slides Intro template page tied to CDE Content standards page 2 brainstorming using hide reveal technique page 3 link to website or video for more learning page 4 use a lesson activity toolkit flash file to apply content.

Additional Skills: Drop down menus and interacting with objects Screen Capture Gallery Exploration Name pages, store pages in

Resources: What makes a good lesson? Download 5-10 lessons in SMART Exchange, critique, learn to store "good" pages in my content Tweak and enhance 2-3 lessons and add to SMART exchange.

Submit 1 lesson to SMART Exchange - be a global participant in sharing lessons.

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PLEAESE NOTE:

 

If you have questions about this course content or pre-requisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed.   If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact the Staff Development office.

           SMART Classrooms: Learn How To Integrate SMART Notebook Into Media-Rich Lessons - Part B [A]

Classified Instructional Hours=	10 Hours
Certified Instructional Hours =	10 Hours
CDE Re-Licensure Credit =	.5 Credit
Knowledge Level Advancement =	N/A

 

Target Audience
Certified Teachers with SMART Boards

In this course participants will gain a knowledge base of what skills our 21st century learners need to have to survive in today´s classrooms. Participants will learn how to effectively create interactive lessons using the Notebook software. In ten hours of part A they will learn the basics of the notebook software tools and access lessons from SMART Exchange database. In ten hours of part B, participants learn advanced skills such as the SMART recorder, floating toolbar, Lesson Activity toolkit, attachments, dual page/pin page, attachments. Assessment tips and tricks with the SMART response software will include how to create formative assessments and use the reporting functions.

Participants will:

• work with Notebook software as an interactive classroom presentation tool
• create innovative lessons for classroom use in Notebook software
• collaborate with others to discuss articles centered around 21st century learning
• download pre-made Notebook lessons provided by Smart´s website for classroom use

SMART Notebook Part B

Use SMART Notebook to create enhanced interactive lessons

Advanced lesson creation 5-8 slides Use Additional Skills learned: Tables, Infinite Cloner, SMART recorder tutorials, etc. Include SMART response quiz if you have access to clickers

Additional Skills: Smart Recorder- page recordings, tutorials Floating Toolbars Tables Dual Page, Pin Page Attachments Infinite Clone objects

Resources: What makes a good lesson? Download lessons from 2-3 more resources Explore CarrieRigney Delicious Explore James Hollis SMART resources Add Discovery Streaming videos

Submit 1 or more lessons to SMART exchange- be a global participant in sharing lessons.

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PLEAESE NOTE:

 

If you have questions about this course content or pre-requisites, please contact the instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed.   If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact the Staff Development office.