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Workshops are listed below by title. Clicking on a title will take you to more information. (ITV programs and services are funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia and are designed, acquired, and provided specifically for classroom use, not for general audiences.) ITV Workshops are free to PreK-12 schools in the WVPT service area. Other training opportunities are not necessarily under the control of WVPT and are listed here as a convenience to you. For more information on any of these training opportunities or to schedule ITV workshops contact one of WVPT's Education Specialists:
Copyright GuidelinesMany teachers are using non-ITV* videos in the classroom, such as science programs from PBS, history specials from other network channels or rented movies. Most of these non-ITV programs have confusing copyright restrictions. What’s legal and what’s not? This is a general information and question-and-answer session. Coordinating Instructional Telecommunications and Video (ITV) with the Curriculum and SOLWith the pressures teachers face in teaching the SOL, many find it difficult to take time to learn methodologies and integrate video and other technologies into the curriculum. This workshop provides an opportunity for a teacher to sit down with an Education Specialist, plug ITV programs into their current curricular units, survey support materials, and locate existing media-rich lesson plans. The Education Specialist can be in the school for a full day to meet individual or groups of teachers during planning periods, before school or after school. This workshop has proven very successful in elementary, middle and high schools. Education Services OverviewYou have heard of WVPT and its ITV resources, but you are not really sure what they are or how you can use them to integrate technology in your lessons and teach those SOL. Well, just ask us. We would be glad to show you what our PK-12 Education Services are and share how we can work together. Digital ImagingA picture is worth a thousand words, and students often learn best when visual content is either provided for them or they create it. The workshops described below provide participants with information on using digital images and digital cameras to enhance teaching and learning. Workshops can be delivered individually or may be combined into longer half and full day sessions.
Inspiration and KidspirationThese popular graphic organizer programs support visual learning techniques that have proven to aid student thinking, retention, comprehension and organization. Our workshops get you started with the programs and provide ideas on using them effectively in the classroom. Interactive Use of Video
Interactive WhiteboardsEver tried to get twenty-five third graders on the same website at the same time? Do you struggle to gather all of your students around one classroom computer? Are you up for some hands-on learning? If you are then this workshop which is based on the popular SMART Board is for you. Participants will learn how to connect and effectively use an interactive whiteboard (SMART Board) in a classroom or lab setting. Learn to use an interactive whiteboard with the software you already use in your classroom such as PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Excel. iPod Touches in the ClassroomDo you have a classroom set of iPods? Are you not sure what to do with them? Then this is the workshop for you. We will show you how to use your iPod, sync it with iTunes, import videos from Discovery Streaming and how to integrate them into your classroom. We will also suggest educational apps (applications), podcast and other educational content to fill your iPods. We will bring our set of iPod Touches with the examples listed for a hands on experience. Using Web 2.0 Tools to Deliver Resources and Support to Your Teachers, Students, and ParentsWith improved infrastructure and better access to the Internet, schools are finding new ways to deliver resources and provide assistance to students and parents. In this session, we will explore some of the Web 2.0 tools that make it easier to work collaboratively with teachers and students and share a wealth of resources. Find out how blogs, wikis, and social bookmarking can enhance what you are already doing to deliver valuable resources and services. Making Movies with iMovie and/or Movie Maker
Wikispaces: A Collaboration/Communication Tool for Schools and EducatorsWikis are used by educators for a variety of tasks. Wikispaces is easy to set up and provides countless opportunities for communication and collaboration. This workshop will provide an overview of the features of Wikispaces, include examples of how this application is being used in schools, and provide opportunities for participants to share ideas about how they are or would like to use wikis to support their program goals. PowerPoint
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Videostreaming Your WayDiscovery Education Streaming is a video download and streaming system that is now available to many schools. It gives any teacher with an Internet capable computer anytime access to 5000 educational core-curriculum digital videos, 50,000 digital video segments, images, clip art and much more. Whether you are looking for an introduction to the service, wanting to know how to integrate the video into presentation software or WebQuest, or need help getting started with the administrative side of the service, our Education Specialists are ready to help. Contact us today and request a video streaming workshop that is tailored for your needs. To be most effective, this workshop should be conducted in a computer lab. PBS Resources for EducatorsFrom Pre-K through high school, resources are available from PBS for students and teachers. Online lesson plans, curricular support and learning portals are explored. The eMediaVA website is demonstrated as a valuable resource tool.
* ITV programs and services are funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia and are designed, acquired, and provided specifically for classroom use, not for general audiences. |
Using a digital camera in the classroom can both enhance instruction and engage learners. The use of the digital camera is applicable for all curriculum areas and all grade levels. In this hands-on workshop, explore the basics of using a digital camera and taking good pictures. Ideas for integrating the use of the digital camera into classroom instruction will be provided. WVPT can provide cameras for workshop participants to use.
In order to teach any objective, including the SOL, educational tools must be used effectively. The focus of this workshop is the creative, effective and INTERACTIVE use of video. Utilization strategies are emphasized, such as using the pause button, rewind and replay, focused viewing, and hands-on activities or demonstrations. This workshop can be tailored to any specific curricular need, such as math and science, language arts and other SOL areas.
Learn the basics of how to turn classroom home movies into Oscar winning productions using iMovie or Windows Movie Maker. This workshop gives teachers a taste of how to combine video and still pictures with music and special effects to create a movie worthy of the big screen. Tips for working with students on movie-making are shared.
PowerPoint is one of the popular applications in the Microsoft Office Suite. While it can be used to develop basic presentations, it can also become a tool for creating engaging and interactive educational activities. WVPT offers training in the use and educational application of PowerPoint as outlined below:
The Verizon Foundation in partnership with eight content partners known for developing high quality, online educational resources now provides easy access to lesson plans, interactive activities, and other online resources. Whether you need a quick overview or a more extensive review of the site, WVPT Education Services staff can deliver Thinkfinity professional development tailored to meet your needs. These workshops can be designed to provide everything from awareness sessions to complete training that allows teachers to walk away with a customized integration plan.