ExplorNet/The Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning will provide a basic curriculum structure and teaching resources for Digital Media in 2009-10. Participating teachers will be able to access resources, share materials and connect with other Digital Media teachers across North Carolina online through a Moodle-based environment. Though not in final form, the materials provided will be sufficient to guide instruction to prepare students for an end-of-course assessment, to be sent to CTE directors in the fall. Teachers who need the 40-hour training to be certified to teach Digital Media should sign up for the course at Middle Creek High beginning Sept. 12 (www.qtlcenters.org/it/training/digitalmedia.htm). Those who have already met certification requirements for the state may register here to participate in the ExplorNet Digital Media program and receive access to 2009-10 resources available through Moodle. The cost of $295 covers access to the online materials in 2009-10 as well as instruction on how to access the materials (via email, online orientation, or voucher to attend a one-day orientation Sept. 12 at MCHS). After registering, contact Robin Fred at 888.507.3800 ext. 228 or rfred@qtlcenters.org to arrange orientation.

ExplorNet/The Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning will provide a basic curriculum structure and teaching resources for Digital Media in 2009-10. Participating teachers will be able to access resources, share materials and connect with other Digital Media teachers across North Carolina online through a Moodle-based environment. Though not in final form, the materials provided will be sufficient to guide instruction to prepare students for an end-of-course assessment, to be sent to CTE directors in the fall. Teachers who need the 40-hour training to be certified to teach Digital Media should sign up for the course at Middle Creek High beginning Sept. 12 (www.qtlcenters.org/it/training/digitalmedia.htm). Those who have already met certification requirements for the state may register here to participate in the ExplorNet Digital Media program and receive access to 2009-10 resources available through Moodle. The cost of $295 covers access to the online materials in 2009-10 as well as instruction on how to access the materials (via email, online orientation, or voucher to attend a one-day orientation Sept. 12 at MCHS). After registering, contact Robin Fred at 888.507.3800 ext. 228 or rfred@qtlcenters.org to arrange orientation.

ExplorNet/The Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning, in cooperation with Middle Creek High School, is offering Digital Media Teacher Training at Middle Creek High in Cary/Apex. The five-day training will be held on one Saturday per month from September-February. Participants will see how the MCHS Digital Media program offers students a variety of experiences and a great foundation across the spectrum of Digital Media. The workshop will cover each of the major subject areas in the Digital Media program (audio, video, graphics, animation and web development) as well as recommended equipment and software, classroom/lab setup, effective classroom strategies and more. Participants will receive resources including equipment lists and a copy of the recommended text, and will be enrolled in an on-line Professional Learning Community for Digital Media instructors where they can share resources and participate in forums and chats with their peers at other schools. The cost is $750 per participant. Administrators attending with their teacher may do so for half price. Minimum enrollment of five participants is required to conduct the class. Contact Robin Fred at 888-507-3800 ext. 228 or rfred@qtlcenters.org for more information.

This training is held in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to prepare teachers for the Foundations in Information Technology course in 2009-10. The course introduces students to basic technology and career pathways in Information Technology.

This two-day session will cover basic technical aspects of web page development from a technical standpoint. The session will begin with a review of HTML essentials, and discussion of how XML and XHTML can enhance HTML’s capabilities. From there the focus will be on Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Participants will learn how CSS works, how it can be used to control and change the look and layout of a web page, and how an external CSS style sheet can help manage the design of an entire web site. The role of Java applets and JavaScript will be discussed, along with practical matters such as file and folder management. The use of html editors including Dreamweaver and nVU will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on how to teach this content so that students can understand what HTML and CSS do, and how to write simple code and edit more complex code. Participants must bring their own laptop to participate in the hands-on portions of this session.

This two-day session will cover basic technical aspects of web page development from a technical standpoint. The session will begin with a review of HTML essentials, and discussion of how XML and XHTML can enhance HTML’s capabilities. From there the focus will be on Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Participants will learn how CSS works, how it can be used to control and change the look and layout of a web page, and how an external CSS style sheet can help manage the design of an entire web site. The role of Java applets and JavaScript will be discussed, along with practical matters such as file and folder management. The use of html editors including Dreamweaver and nVU will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on how to teach this content so that students can understand what HTML and CSS do, and how to write simple code and edit more complex code. Participants must bring their own laptop to participate in the hands-on portions of this session.

This two-day session will cover basic technical aspects of web page development from a technical standpoint. The session will begin with a review of HTML essentials, and discussion of how XML and XHTML can enhance HTML’s capabilities. From there the focus will be on Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Participants will learn how CSS works, how it can be used to control and change the look and layout of a web page, and how an external CSS style sheet can help manage the design of an entire web site. The role of Java applets and JavaScript will be discussed, along with practical matters such as file and folder management. The use of html editors including Dreamweaver and nVU will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on how to teach this content so that students can understand what HTML and CSS do, and how to write simple code and edit more complex code. Participants must bring their own laptop to participate in the hands-on portions of this session.

This two-day session will cover basic technical aspects of web page development from a technical standpoint. The session will begin with a review of HTML essentials, and discussion of how XML and XHTML can enhance HTML’s capabilities. From there the focus will be on Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Participants will learn how CSS works, how it can be used to control and change the look and layout of a web page, and how an external CSS style sheet can help manage the design of an entire web site. The role of Java applets and JavaScript will be discussed, along with practical matters such as file and folder management. The use of html editors including Dreamweaver and nVU will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on how to teach this content so that students can understand what HTML and CSS do, and how to write simple code and edit more complex code. Participants must bring their own laptop to participate in the hands-on portions of this session.

This two-day session will cover basic technical aspects of web page development from a technical standpoint. The session will begin with a review of HTML essentials, and discussion of how XML and XHTML can enhance HTML’s capabilities. From there the focus will be on Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Participants will learn how CSS works, how it can be used to control and change the look and layout of a web page, and how an external CSS style sheet can help manage the design of an entire web site. The role of Java applets and JavaScript will be discussed, along with practical matters such as file and folder management. The use of html editors including Dreamweaver and nVU will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on how to teach this content so that students can understand what HTML and CSS do, and how to write simple code and edit more complex code. Participants must bring their own laptop to participate in the hands-on portions of this session.

This two-day session will cover basic technical aspects of web page development from a technical standpoint. The session will begin with a review of HTML essentials, and discussion of how XML and XHTML can enhance HTML’s capabilities. From there the focus will be on Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Participants will learn how CSS works, how it can be used to control and change the look and layout of a web page, and how an external CSS style sheet can help manage the design of an entire web site. The role of Java applets and JavaScript will be discussed, along with practical matters such as file and folder management. The use of html editors including Dreamweaver and nVU will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on how to teach this content so that students can understand what HTML and CSS do, and how to write simple code and edit more complex code. Participants must bring their own laptop to participate in the hands-on portions of this session.

This two-day session will cover basic technical aspects of web page development from a technical standpoint. The session will begin with a review of HTML essentials, and discussion of how XML and XHTML can enhance HTML’s capabilities. From there the focus will be on Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Participants will learn how CSS works, how it can be used to control and change the look and layout of a web page, and how an external CSS style sheet can help manage the design of an entire web site. The role of Java applets and JavaScript will be discussed, along with practical matters such as file and folder management. The use of html editors including Dreamweaver and nVU will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on how to teach this content so that students can understand what HTML and CSS do, and how to write simple code and edit more complex code. Participants must bring their own laptop to participate in the hands-on portions of this session.

The Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning, in cooperation with Middle Creek High School, is offering Digital Media Teacher Training July 27-31 at Middle Creek High in Cary/Apex. Participants will see how the MCHS Digital Media program offers students a variety of experiences and a great foundation across the spectrum of Digital Media. The workshop will cover each of the major subject areas in the Digital Media program (audio, visual, graphics, animation and web development) as well as recommended equipment and software, classroom/lab setup, effective classroom strategies and more. Participants will receive resources including equipment lists and a copy of the recommended text, and will be enrolled in an on-line Professional Learning Community for Digital Media instructors where they can share resources and participate in forums and chats with their peers at other schools. The cost is $750 per participant. Administrators attending with their teacher may do so for half price. Minimum enrollment of five participants is required to conduct the class. Contact Robin Fred at 888-507-3800 ext. 228 or rfred@qtlcenters.org for more information.

This accelerated training option is designed ONLY for teachers who are a) teaching at schools already participating in QTL/ExplorNet’s Computer Engineering program, and b) Network+ or CCNA certified. The training fee of $300 covers one day of training, August 10. Participants will emerge with a basic understanding of the content and the QTL/ExplorNet resources at their disposal, and will have an understanding of how the Networking I course is designed and what the objectives are. The school’s annual $650 renewal fee must be paid separately, but does cover both Computer Engineering and Networking I provided the teacher has completed QTL/ExplorNet training for those courses.

This five-day training is an introduction to networking technology and operating systems used to set up and administer computer networks. The course content covers the fundamentals of both critical areas, leading to an understanding of network hardware, architectures, protocols, and various operating systems. The first half of the training will cover components of a network and networking fundamentals. The latter half of training features networks administration and an overview of operating systems, then an in-depth look at Windows networking. Participants will emerge with a basic understanding of the content and the QTL resources at their disposal, and will have an understanding of what extra study will be required to help them meet certification objectives. Cost of $1,400 includes the annual $650 renewal fee; any school that has already paid the renewal receives a credit for that amount.