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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 8/10/2011 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 8/5/2011 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Susan Fulks
Agency Assistant:
Location: CESA 5
626 E. Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
Facility: Main Conference Room
Date/Time:
8/15/2011 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
8/16/2011 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Attachments:

iTeach: Putting Learning into the Hands of the Students

-- optional one graduate credit from Viterbo University --


Monday, August 15th and Tuesday, August 16th   (8:30-4:00)
@ the CESA 5 Office, 626 East Slifer Street, Portage

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

Description:

The iTouch & iPad are changing the way teachers and students access the web, share media, and learn on the go. These versatile learning and teaching tools can become a calculator, a drawing pad, an interactive map or a multi-language dictionary, all with a swipe of a finger. With access to thousands of apps for content areas, networking and collaboration, and creating, your students will be learning 21st century skills in an engaging format.
This course will start with an overview of the NETS Standards, 21st century skills, and mobile learning in the classroom. The rest of the course will cover: the basics of the iTouch/iPad, the iTunes software and store, how to find the best educational apps available, explore uses for the classroom, how to create and add content to the iTouch/iPad, and how to use the iTouch/iPad as an assessment tool. Hands-on opportunities to explore new apps and create content for the device will be plentiful during the course.

In this course you will:
• Learn the basic functions of the iTouch/iPad.
• Discuss management of devices and purchasing of applications (apps) from iTunes Store.
• Explore and use various educational applications (apps) for the iTouch/iPad.
• Develop strategies to search and evaluate effectiveness of educational applications (apps).
• Create digital content to be placed on device.
• Explore applications (apps) that can be used to evaluate instruction.
• Complete two reflections that examine their ideas and experience during the course and how these ideas apply to their teaching position.
• Complete all activities.
• Actively participate in all class discussions.
• Create an activity/lesson plan that incorporates at least one app and digital content into the content area.

CESA 5 registration fee: $200
** Discounted CESA 5 registration fee of $150 for educators who register by Monday, July 25th from full-service ITSS districts: Adams-Friendship, Columbus, Montello, New Lisbon, Pardeeville, Portage, Poynette, Randolph, Rio, Rosholt, Sauk Prairie, and Wisconsin Dells.
Please submit purchase order or check to Janet Gaber, CESA 5, within two weeks of registering for the class.

Optional Viterbo fee for one graduate credit: $ 90
Viterbo University enrollment forms will be distributed at the first class meeting. Checks or credit card information for Viterbo credit will also be collected at that time.

Questions on the course? Email Jennifer Casper, facilitator     casperedconsult@gmail.com

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

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
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.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
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.