Please contact me at 4everlearner@4everlearner.com if you are interested in Professional Development options.

Workshops

These workshops can be 1/2, full or multiple days

Digital Storytelling Options for the Classroom

Storytelling has been a part of sharing for hundreds of years.  Much of what we know of historical events is due to the storytelling of our families.  The digital tools we have available provide many options for teachers and students to share their stories.  Web-based, free or inexpensive applications will be shared and explored

Google Applications for You and Your Classroom

Google provides several applications with their free account.  These applications can be used to create materials, develop forms to collect information and publish information in very simple ways.  The applications can extend from personal to professional and collaborative uses.

Introduction to Blogs and Wikis

Understanding the purpose and target of blogs and wikis can help in determining which tool can best meet the learning needs of teachers and students.  Various tools will be explored as well as reviewing established blogs and wikis.

Developing and Using Blogs for Learning

Blogs used by teachers and students provide a venue for sharing learning within the classroom, the school and the world. Options for creating personal and classroom blogs will be explored and uses for blogs in learning will be shared.

Developing and Using Wikis for Learning

Wikis provide a place for students, teachers and community to develop and share learning resources.  Curriculum support materials can be created and edited using a wiki.  Options for creating wikis and uses for wikis in learning will be shared.

Voicethread

Voicethread is a web-based application that allows photos, text and audio to be combined to tell a story, give directions, share a poem, display artwork… the options are endless.  Voicethread is quick to learn and the availability of interactivity makes it engaging.  Free accounts as well as low cost options for teachers are available.

Personal Professional Learning Networks

Blogs, wikis, podcasts and other free web-based resources can become your source for always available professional learning.

Classroom Collaboration and Support

Arrangements can be made for collaborative work with classroom teachers to support their use of technology tools.