Creating Content Web Pages with Dreamweaver MX
Focus technologies: Dreamweaver MX

Have you wanted to create an online extension of your classroom for your students, but lacked the time or knowledge? This class is designed for those new to Dreamweaver or with limited experience in web page design. Participants will plan, organize and develop a classroom webpage or a curriculum-based web project. This one day workshop will guide participants through a multi-step process where they develop a outline for a class or curriculum based web site. We will examine what other teachers in the region have done, create a usable mockup, and learn how to build the site using basic techniques in Dreamweaver.
This is an entry level course and is not intended for more experienced users. REGISTER ONLINE

NEW !!! Fireworks for Beginners MX 2004
Focus technology: Fireworks MX 2004

Fireworks MX 2004 is just what you need if you are interested in graphics and web designing. We will work with a trained graphic artist to learn creative tricks for turning an ordinary picture into a work of art by using the great bitmap selection and modification tools found in Fireworks. In addition to the many ways that Fireworks can be used for editing and optimizing graphics for the web, it is also the premier tool for creating animated GIFs. The course will also touch on creating transparency masks and disjointed rollovers for fantastic website effects. The novice will leave with practical techniques for enhancing the graphic appeal of their images and websites. REGISTER ONLINE

Windows Movie Maker 2 lets you create, edit, and share your movies right on your PC. It's easy to use, yet it provides powerful capabilities that rival those of expensive computer editing packages.   Participants will have access to digital cameras to shoot their own footage, and we will lead you through the process of capturing and editing clips, applying effects, and saving as a polished movie project. Class size limited to 10 participants. REGISTER ONLINE

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NEW!!! Geometer Sketchpad and the Smartboard
Focus technologies: Geometer Sketchpad, Smartboard, interactive mathematics websites

Explore how technology can help students think and question mathematically, visualize and interpret mathematics, and embrace mathematical concepts through technology by using powerful software and digital content to help students visualize, manipulate, and communicate their understanding of math concepts. This course will help teachers understand how to use interactive math content such as the Geometer Sketchpad, and how to incorporate other "living" math technologies to stimulate and engage students. Participants will be interacting with the Smartboard Interactive Whiteboard and will see how to incorporate both technologies to enhance student engagement. REGISTER ONLINE

NEW!!! Ilife Boot camp for the Interested Novice
Focus technology: Ilife '05 - Imovie, Itunes, Iphoto, Ipod, GarageBand

Find out what all the buzz is about with Apple's Ilife suite of products! The Ilife Suite contains products to create digital movies and DVDs (Imovie), download and share music (Itunes), compose original music and scores (GarageBand) and create digital scrapbooks with still photos complete with soundtrack (Iphoto.) Join us for a day of hands on learning and discussion of how these tools are used in instructional as well as personal settings. Participants are welcomed to bring their own Ipods or Ibooks/Powerbooks with Ilife . Come to learn, socialize, and exchange trade secrets! Class size limited to 10 participants. REGISTER ONLINE

Take your websites to a new level.   Flash is the basic tool for building simple web animations and interactive experiences, and many educators are learning how easy it can be to add finesse and functionality to their personal and professional web pages.   Join us for an informative and hands on day especially designed for those with little or no prior experience. REGISTER ONLINE

CLASS CANCELLED