CTAP Region 6 Events Calendar http://ctap6.k12oms.org/index.php CTAP Region 6 Events Calendar en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:05:43 -0800 <![CDATA[Word 2: Newsletters, Numbers, Bullets, Headers, Tables, Symbols]]> Event Date: Mar 10, 2010
If you are using MS Word and can already perform the basic functions listed in the Introduction to Word description and would like to learn more about how MS Word can help in the classroom, then this is the class for you. More classroom examples will be given. New skills are find and replace, automatic numbering, borders and shading, headers and footers, using formatting styles, outlining, saving and organizing files, styles, inserting graphics, tables, and merge. Prerequisites: See skills list in Introduction to Word for Teachers. This class is for PC or Mac users.]]> http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=33557 http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=33557 <![CDATA[Microsoft Word: Level 2 - Text Boxes, Forms, Handouts]]> Event Date: Mar 10, 2010

This course will focus on using text boxes to create professional handouts for your students  Course will also teach about templetes.

]]> http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=34800 http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=34800 <![CDATA[Digital Photography Essentials]]> Event Date: Mar 11, 2010
Did you recently acquire a new camera and don’t know what its all about? Bring your own camera and learn how to use it! 
  • Explore your camera
  • Megapixels, Memory and MegaBytes
  • Optical vs. digital zoom
  • Point & Shoot vs. Digital SLR
]]> http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=32708 http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=32708 <![CDATA[Telling Stories with PHOTO STORY]]> Event Date: Mar 11, 2010

Photo Story is a FREE Software!   This is an easy, fun way to put together a video in a very short amount of time and energy.  In this class you will learn to download the free software, import and arrange your photos, add titles, customize music & animation, and finally share your story/video with others.

]]> http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=33585 http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=33585 <![CDATA[Google SketchUp]]> Event Date: Mar 16, 2010
Google SketchUp is modeling software that empowers users to be 3D designers. SketchUp is a great tool for constructing 3D models of buildings, trees, cars, and anything you can imagine.
  • Learn and teach scale
  • Visualize geometry and other math concepts
  • Create buildings and bridges to learn about architecture
]]> http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=32709 http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=32709 <![CDATA[Intermediate - Advanced Microsoft Excel XP]]> Event Date: Mar 16, 2010
This is the fourth session of five Microsoft Excel classes. In this session participants will create a PivotTables and Charts.

Create Dynamic Lists with PivotTables
    • Create a PivotTable
    • Edit a PivotTable
    • Create a PivotTable from external data
Create Charts  
    • Create, customize, and print a chart
    • Forecast values by performing trend line analysis
    • Create a dynamic chart using PivotCharts
Print worksheets, charts, and data lists 
    • Change page orientation & page breaks within a worksheet
    • Change page printing order for a worksheet
    • Print nonadjacent sheets from a workbook
    • Print a chart & print part of a data lists 
Requirements: Microsoft Excel sessions 2, 3, or equivalent experience Follow up class(es): Microsoft Excel, Session 5
]]> http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=32938 http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=32938 <![CDATA[ActivInstruction - Core Essential Class Part 2]]> Event Date: Mar 18, 2010
This class follow the Core Essentials Class, Part 1. The teacher has both practiced and internalized the techniques learned in Part 1 through its companion workshop and practical experience gained in the teacher's classroom. In Part 2, participants will gain more skills and enhance their knowledge and proficiency levels with ActivSoftware. The instructor will teach how to create key new activities and manipulate various flipchart objects, and then, integrate them into daily teaching for optimum student learning engagement. 

Step-by-step, hands-on instruction with examples, for the following and more:
  • Using the 4 different layers in the ActivSoftware for lesson building
  • Using colors to engage students
  • Exploring more tools (e.g., Magic Ink, Connector Tool, and Grid Designer)
  • Utilizing grids - both teacher made and those from the Resource Browser
  • Math and science tools (e.g., ruler, protractor, compass and calculator)
  • Accessing resource packs through Promethean Planet to expand the Resource Browser with additional resources for lesson creation


]]> http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=32622 http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=32622 <![CDATA[Photo Organization & Basic Editing with Picasa 3]]> Event Date: Mar 18, 2010
How do you keep track of the thousands of photos you've taken over the years? The answer is an excellent piece of FREE software from Google called Picasa.
  • Downloading and installing Picasa
  • The Picasa interface
  • Downloading your photos
  • Organizing your photos
  • Basic photo editing in Picasa
]]> http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=32710 http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=32710 <![CDATA[Technology in the Classroom]]> Event Date: Mar 22, 2010
This Intermediate class will explore various software and internet resources to help teachers learn how to integrate technology into their classrooms. Examples of classroom projects will be shared. )                   ]]> http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=34799 http://ctap6.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=34799 <![CDATA[Advanced Microsoft Excel XP]]> Event Date: Mar 23, 2010
This is the fifth session of five Microsoft Excel classes. In this final session, participants in this class will learn to automate repetitive task with macros, and work with other MS Office programs.

Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros
    • Open and run macros
    • Create and modify macros
    • Create toolbars and menus to hold macros
    • Automatically run a macro when a workbook is opened
Working with Other Microsoft Office Programs
    • Include an Office document in a worksheet
    • Store an Excel document as part of another Office document
    • Create a hyperlink
    • Paste an Excel chart into another document
    • Look up information in a data list using the VLOOKUP function
    • Import data from a database into Excel

Requirements: Microsoft Excel sessions 2, 3, 4, or equivalent experience
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