The document summarizes a technology training program for teachers. It discusses reviewing content covered throughout the year related to teacher and student technology standards. It also reviews various software programs and websites taught. Finally, it provides instructions for converting video files and completing an evaluation of the program.

1. Tech Academy 2009-10: We made it! WHAT NEW KNOWLEDGE FROM THIS PROGRAM IS MOST APPLICABLE IN YOUR CLASSROOM?

2. Housekeeping items… Reminder: all artifacts (lessons, teacher files, student submissions) MUST be turned in / attached to your lesson plans Flip video camcorders: Stay with your school if you move or are transferred Flip video files need to be converted- we will do this tonight

3. Agenda for this evening Reviewing the content we covered throughout the year Teacher standards Student standards Software programs Web sites Converting Flip video files for use w/MovieMaker Web 2.0 website activity Evaluation

4. Covering the standards Two sets of standards we discussed MD student technology standards MD teacher technology standards Partner question: Which set of standards are easier to meet? Why? On a scale of 1 – 10, 10 being the highest, rate your level of comfort with the student standards and teacher standards (rate each separately). How does this compare to your beginning level of knowledge?

5. Programs / sites that were reviewed: Audacity Delicious Tech4Learning: Imageblender, Webblender, Pixie, Frames PhotoStory Inspiration / Kidspiration Discovery Streaming MovieMaker Which program was your favorite? Why? Which program was your students’ favorite?

6. How will you “fit” activities like this into your daily lesson plans? We know about the many responsibilities of teachers. How can you fit in engaging, technology-integrated activities into your lessons the rest of this year? What are some road blocks or lessons learned about technology that you will keep in mind for future planning and implementation?

7. Flip video cameras Property belongs to your current school Can be used for school-related activities Make sure to get parent permission before recording student faces or voices for publication Camera stays with your school if you leave Next: how to convert your video file so it can be opened using MovieMaker and Windows Media Player

8. Converting Flip Video Files Video format changed on new Flip Video files to allow for better resolution and quality See the TRT Flip Video page How to convert videos into a readable format Give it a try! Copy a flip file from the staff drive to your desktop. Try to use it with WinFF. See if your saved file opens in Windows Media Player.

9. Next up: Web 2.0 Websites We will break down into small groups Your group will review a Web 2.0 website Tool / site will be assigned to your group You will have 30 minutes to explore it You will report your findings to the rest of us, such as the main features & your impressions Fill out the Google Document at the bottom of this page You will present a 5 minute overview to the group

10. Evaluation: please complete our course evaluation Think about everything that you have learned this year. Consider all facets of the course when completing the course evaluation. Click here to complete the evaluation