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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 6/10/2011 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 6/13/2011 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Jennifer Casper
Agency Assistant: Janet Gaber 608/742-8811 Ext. 277
Location: CESA 5
626 E. Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
Facility: Main Conference Room
Date/Time:
6/23/2011 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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Apps for the Elementary Classroom
Thursday, June 23rd   (9:00-1:00)
CESA 5 Office, Portage

Participants in this hands-on workshop will examine the power that the iPad/iPod Touch has to enhance and expand your students' learning. Discover Education Apps that will enable students to create, consume, and reflect on their learning. Lunch is included.

In this workshop you will:
• Create an iTunes Account
• Learn basic operations of the iPad and iPod Touch
• Explore iPad and iPod Touch features
• Explore Apps native to the iPad and iPod Touch
• Explore Apps found in iTunes (free and for a cost)
• Explore examples how the iPad and/or iPod Touch can be used in the classroom
• Discuss the pros and cons of using iPad and/or iPod Touch in the classroom and/or for professional development activities.

*** Participants should bring an iPod Touch / iPad and a laptop with iTunes software installed if possible.
      You may want to have an iTunes account set up as well.
 

CESA 5 registration fee: $ 40
** Registration fees waived for educators  from full-service ITSS and Ed Tech ARRA Consortium districts: Adams-Friendship, Almond-Bancroft, Auburndale, Cambria-Friesland, Columbus, Lodi, Montello, Necedah, Nekoosa, New Lisbon, Pardeeville, Pittsville, Port Edwards, Portage, Poynette, Princeton, Randolph, Rio, Rosholt, Sauk Prairie, Waupaca, Westfield, Wild Rose, and Wisconsin Dells.


Registration deadline is Friday, June 10th, 2011. Please submit purchase order or check to Janet Gaber, CESA 5, P.O.Box 564, Portage, WI 53901, within two weeks of registering for the workshop.  Thank you!

Questions on the workshop? Email Jennifer Casper, facilitator casperj@cesa5.k12.wi.us

Questions on registration? Email Janet Gaber gaberj@cesa5.k12.wi.us

Teacher Standards
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.