Final Cut Pro XJune 3, 4, 5 (#TI130603-F01)August 5, 6, 7 (#TI130805-F01)8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Final Cut Pro X is a revolutionary video editing application that makes it possible for beginners and seasoned professionals to achieve stunning results. This three-day, hands-on course teaches participants to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the user interface. Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful advanced features. Participants work with dramatic real-world media to learn the practical techniques used daily in editing projects. Participants will have the option of taking the end-user certification exam at the end of this course.

Audience: Video Technology educators; professional video editors; amateurs

Fee: $900 (includes end-user certification exam)

Are Your Presentations Really Bad?June 128:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Focus on developing the best presentation for the right audience. Elevate your message beyond bullets by adopting storyboarding techniques to create a holistic presentation. Present your audience with a well-rounded message and visual approach. This session will also address tips and tricks such as inserting video and audio files. Application options will include PowerPoint, Prezi, SlideRocket, and Google Presentations.

Audience: K-12 educators

Fee: $100; Free to Educational Resources Coop members

iPads for 21st Century Administrators: Steps for a Successful Implementation (#TI130610-F01)June 108:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Campus and curriculum leaders will learn the critical components for a successful iPad implementation. This session will not focus on infrastructure needs but on envisioning possibilities, setting expectations, encouraging collaboration and sharing, implementing best instructional practices, and being a role model.

Tentative agenda: 1) iPad interface, productivity features and advanced techniques; 2) Teaching and learning with the iPad; 3) Identifying and evaluating apps; 4) How the iPad can support school leaders' work;5) What to look for when you conduct classroom

observations.

NOTE: Participants are encouraged to bring their own iPad and must be familiar with basic iPad functions.

A $25 iTunes gift card is included with the registration fee and will be used to purchase apps.

Audience: Campus and Central Office administrators

Fee: $125 (includes a $25 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)

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Work It Out: Using the iPad in Physical Education (#TI130613-F01)June 138:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Unlock the amazing potential in your student athletes using the iPad. There is an enormous array of powerful apps like timers, movement tracking and assessing, nutrition, first aid, pedometer, and much, much more! Learn how to harness mobile learning in your coaching activities. Feel free to bring your own iPad. Otherwise, you will be able to borrow an iPad from ESC-20 for the day.

IMPORTANT: This session will be held at Body Armor CrossFit, 2411 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78215; Phone: (210) 826-7070.

Wear athletic clothes, bring sun glasses and/or hat. Part of the day activities will take place outside.

A $25 iTunes gift card is included in the registration fee to purchase apps.

Contact Adrian Gutierrez at adrian.gutierrez@esc20.net or at 210-692-4119 if you have any questions.

Audience: Physical Education coaches

Fee: $125 (includes a $25 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)

iPads in the ELAR and Social Studies Classroom (#TI130619-F01)June 198:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: A wide array of iPad apps for ELAR and Social Studies provide memorable learning experiences. This workshop will get teachers familiar with applications and learning models that capture students’ attention.

NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their own iPad. The workshop fee includes a $25 iTunes card to purchase apps.

Audience: ELAR and Social Studies teachers in grades 5-12; instructional technologists; curriculum leaders

Fee: $125 (includes a $25 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)

Introduction to Google Earth in the Classroom (#TI130620-F01)June 208:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Google's satellite imagery-based mapping free software enables students to explore places around the world from space as well as street level. Applications for Google Earth in education range from Global Awareness and Geography to Math and Environmental Science. Participants will learn how to create their own placemarks as well as customized learning tours in Google Earth.

NOTE: A separate workshop on Literary Trips with Google Earth is available to address Google Earth in the English classroom and requires this introductory workshop as a pre-requisite.

Audience: teachers in grades 4-12; instructional technologists; librarians; curriculum leaders

Fee: $100; Free to Educational Resources Coop members

Questions?

Susanna Clavello

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susanna.garza@esc20.net

210.370.5634

Creating Digital Media to Support ePortfolios (#TI130627-F01)June 278:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: There are many great tools students can use to create artifacts for their portfolios. This session will discuss free-Web based tools to create audio, video and animated media projects.

Audience: Educators in grades 8-12; instructional technologists; educational leaders; CTE teachers

Fee: $100; Free to CTE Coop and Perkins SSA members

Literary Trips with Google Earth (#TI130628-F01)June 288:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Participants will integrate Google Earth and Google Maps to help students make connections between literature and geography. Help students go beyond the book and better understand places, cultures and history. Participants will learn how to use existing Google Earth Literature Trips, as well as discover how they and their students can create customized literature tours in Google Earth.

Pre-requisite: Google Earth in the Classroom or some experience using Google Earth.

Audience: teachers in grades 4-12; instructional technologists; librarians; curriculum leaders

Fee: $100; Free to Educational Resources Coop members

Podcasting 101 for Teachers of ELL Students (#BI130710-E31)July 108:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Participants will discover the world of podcasting in a Bilingual/ESL and Dual Language classroom setting. In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to create a podcast, videocast, screencast with various types of equipment.

Audience: ESL, Bilingual and Dual Language Teachers in PK - 12

Fee: $100; Free to Bilingual/ESL coop and Title III Coop members

iPads in the Classroom for ELLs (#BI130711-E31)July 118:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Participants will discover innovative ways to apply iPad and iPods in their classrooms in order to support their English Language Learners with vocabulary and second language acquisition.

Audience: ESL, Bilingual and Dual Language Teachers in PK - 12

Fee: 100

Starting Video Projects on Campus with iMovie for iPads (#TI130718-F01)July 188:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Video projects offer students diverse ways to express their ideas. iPads makes creating video projects convenient and fun for students, without the headache of slow computers and incompatible equipment. This session will discuss iMovie for the iPad and techniques to draw out clear projects from students of all ages.

NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their own iPad 2 or iPad 3.

The workshop fee includes a $25 iTunes card to purchase the iMovie app from the app store.

Audience: Classroom teachers in grades 5-12; instructional technologists; curriculum leaders

Fee: $125 (includes a $25 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)

iPad Basics (#TI130722-F01)July 228:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Description: This is an introductory class on using an iPad for all things productive, learning and collaboration. In this class we will discuss basic operation features, finding useful apps and identifying helpful instructional strategies to use with iPads in the classroom.

NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their own iPad.

The fee includes a $25 iTunes gift card to purchase iPad apps.

Audience: K-12 educators

Fee: $75 (includes a $25 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)

iPads as Instructional Tools (#TI130722-F02)July 221:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Description: This course is designed to explore the iPad 2 or 3 to learn how educators can leverage mobile computing power to their advantage. We will discuss specific tools that can assist instructors in becoming effective mobile computing users.

Pre-requisite: iPad Basics or some knowledge on the use of iPads.

NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their own iPad.

The fee includes a $25 iTunes gift card to purchase iPad apps.

Audience: K-12 educators

Fee: $75 (includes a $25 iTunes gift card to purchase apps)

Promethean Basics (#TI130723-F02)July 238:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Become familiar with Promethean's ActivInspire software. This course is designed for beginners. Participants will learn how to create a basic flipcharts using resources from the main toolbox and resource library. Classroom integration ideas will also be shared. Each participant will receive a Promethean Basics guide.

Note: This session is for Promethean users only. Professional development opportunities are available in iLearning for SMART and Mimio users.

Audience: K-12 educators; instructional technologists; curriculum leaders

Fee: $150 (includes a Promethean Basics guide)

SMART Board for Newbies: Notebook Level 1 (#TI130723-F01)July 238:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: This course is designed to introduce educators to the SMART Board interactive whiteboard and basic tools to design interactive lessons. Sample curriculum activities will be modeled throughout the session.

Audience: K-12 educators

Fee: $150

Tech Tools and Tips & CSCOPE (#TI130724-F01)July 248:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Participants will become familiar with very useful tools to teach and learn a bit differently, to include Prezi, TodaysMeet and Edmodo. These tools may be used on desktops, laptops and iPads. Additional tools will be demonstrated if time allows. For a preview of selected Web tools, go to www.learn421.net/techtipsandtools

Audience: CSCOPE teachers; instructional technologists; curriculum leaders

Fee: $100

Free Mobile Tools for Collaboration July 248:30 AM - 11:30 AM (#TI130724-F01)1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (#TI130724-F02)

Description: Mobile devices are growing in number and becoming more accessible by the day. Students have a wide variety of choices that could be utilized to instant access to knowledge and information. This course will discuss the different tools and resources available to teachers to improve how students use mobile devices to consume knowledge.

Audience: Teachers in grades 5-12; instructional technologists; curriculum leaders

NOTE: Participants are asked to please bring their own iPad. A limited number of iPads is available at ESC-20.

Fee: $50

Introduction to Google Earth in the ClassroomJuly 258:30 AM - 4:00 PM (#TI130725-F01)

Description: Google's satellite imagery-based mapping free software enables students to explore places around the world from space as well as street level. Applications for Google Earth in education range from Global Awareness and Geography to Math and Environmental Science. Participants will learn how to create their own placemarks and create customized learning tours in Google Earth.

Audience: Teachers in grades 5-12; instructional technologists; curriculum leaders

Fee: $100; free to Educational Resources Coop members

DIY eBooks! Delight, Educate and Inspire Your StudentsJuly 258:30 AM - 11:30 AM (#TI130725-F01)1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (#TI130725-F02)

Description: Learn how to create ebooks on the iPad that foster students' critical thinking skills and creativity. Promote literacy, information gathering and processing skills all while integrating technology and having fun.

NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their own iPad.

A $10 iTunes gift card is included in the registration fee and will be used to purchase apps.

Audience: K-12 educators

Fee: $60 (includes a $10 iTunes gift card)

Promethean Intermediate (#TI130726-F01)July 268:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: This course is designed for educators who are experienced in using Promethean ActivInspire software. Learn how to create flipcharts with more interactive features. Work with layers, the camera tool, math tools, and more!

NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their Promethean Basics guide.

Pre-requisite: Attend Promethean Basics or have experience using Promethean ActivInspire.

Audience: K-12 educators

Fee: $150

Digital Citizenship (#TI130726-F02)July 268:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Educators in the 21st Century must have an understanding of the digital world, provide guidance and be role models of moral and ethical online behavior, and help prevent potential risky and damaging situations. Issues of online safety and bullying in cyberspace have prompted states to pass laws and schools to adopt strict policies to prevent and address negative, risky behavior and its consequences. This course covers these issues and other important aspects of digital citizenship, as well as an insight to the world in which most students live today, their attitudes and behaviors.

Audience: Classroom teachers in grades 5-12; librarians; instructional technologists; educational leaders

Fee: $100; free to Educational Resources Coop members

Google-icious! An Introduction to Google Docs and Google Drive (#TI130729-F01)July 298:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Google Apps for Education offers a free, user-friendly set of customizable tools that enable teachers, administrators and students to create, collaborate, share and publish documents and projects. Use these tasty treats to unlock your potential. Participants will be able to begin using the Google Apps for Education tools immediately.

Audience: Classroom teachers in grades 5-12; instructional technologists; educational leaders

Fee: $100; free to Educational Resources Coop members

Digital Storytelling with iPads (#TI130729-F02)July 298:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Digital stories are multimedia presentations that teachers or students create to tell a personal story or narrate an event. They combine the art of storytelling with the art of technology in a variety of multimedia tools, including graphics, audio, video animation, and publishing.

NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their own iPad.

A $25 iTunes gift card is included with the registration fee and will be used to purchase apps.

Audience: Classroom teachers in grades 5-12; instructional technologists; instructional leaders

Fee: $125 (includes a $25 iTunes gift card)

SMART for Not So Newbies: Notebook Level 2 (#TI130730-F01)July 308:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Participants will become familiar with SMART board tools and features beyond the basics. Sample curriculum activities will be modeled throughout the session.

NOTE: Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their laptop with SMART Notebook software installed.

Pre-requisite: Attend SMART Boards for Newbies course or have basic knowledge of SMART software. This session is not for novice users.

Audience: K-12 educators

Fee: $150

iPads in the ELAR and Social Studies Classroom (#TI130731-F01)July 318:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: A wide array of iPad apps for ELAR and Social Studies provide memorable learning experiences. This workshop will get teachers familiar with applications and learning models that capture students’ attention.

NOTE: Participants should bring their own iPad.

A $25 iTunes gift card is included in the registration fee and will be used to purchase apps.

Audience: ELAR and Social Studies teachers in grades 6-12; instructional technologists; instructional leaders

Fee: $125 (includes a $25 iTunes gift card)

Starting Video Projects on Campus with Web-Based Tools: Inquire, Explore and Create (#TI130731-F02)July 318:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: This workshop offers teachers the opportunity to practice engaging video production skills, with the goal of completing a short video project. This class will provide tools to edit video, techniques for writing, and tips for managing student activity.

Audience: Teachers in grades 5-12; librarians; instructional technologists

Fee: $100

Promethean Advanced (#TI130801-F01)Aug. 18:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: This course is designed for educators who have experience creating flipcharts with Promethean's ActivInspire software. In this course, participants will learn how to use advanced features of the software, such as actions, containers, and restrictors.

All participants will receive the Promethean Beyond the Core Essentials guide.

Pre-requisite: Promethean Intermediate course

Audience: K-12 educators who are Promethean users and ready for the challenge

Fee: $150 (includes guide)

Flipped Classroom with Free Web Tools (#TI130801-F02)August 18:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: The flipped classroom inverts traditional teaching methods, delivering instruction online outside of class and moving activity and homework into the classroom. Teachers identify and create direct instruction for students to watch at home at their own pace, while focusing on concept engagement and practice in the classroom with guidance from the instructor. This session will explore tools to assist with teaching and instruction within this new environment of learning.

NOTE: Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own Internet-enabled device.

Audience: Teachers in grades 8-12; instructional technologists; instructional leaders

Fee: $100

Mimio Mini-Conference (#TI130802-F01)August 28:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Mimio® and Education Service Center, Region 20 cordially invite you to be part of a community of Mimio users who will share knowledge, expertise, ideas, and classroom best practices. Whether you’re a new or experienced user, a classroom teacher or a school leader, join us and learn new ways on how to effectively integrate interactive whiteboard technologies, student response systems, mobile interactive tablets, and document cameras.

NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their laptop with Mimio software installed.

Audience: Classroom teachers, educational leaders, instructional technologists, librarians

Fee: $35; free to Educational Resources Coop members

Sinking in an Information Deluge? Sync Up with Digital Tools to Stay Afloat (#DR130808-F01)August 88:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Description: How do you organize the apps on your iPad? How do you keep track of your kids' activities? How do you locate that important email that seems to have vanished?  How do you manage all your devices? How do you keep up to date (on your profession, your hobbies, the latest news, current events, entertainment updates) and how do you keep track of what you find?  Don't worry - rescue is in sight.  Presenters will share their digital tool secrets to taming information.  The payoff?  More time for you!

Audience: K-12 educators; classroom teachers; librarians; instructional technologists; school leaders

Fee: $50; Free to Educational Resources Coop members

iPad Integration into CSCOPE (#TI130809-F01)Aug. 98:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: A wide array of iPad apps for almost any subject provide memorable learning experiences. This workshop will get teachers familiar with applications and learning models that capture students’ attention and address the 5E model.

NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their iPad.

A $25 iTunes gift card is included with the registration fee.

Audience: CSCOPE educators in grades 3-8; instructional technologists; curriculum leaders

Fee: $125 (includes iTunes gift card)

Introduction to Digital Photography (#TI130813-F01)August 138:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Photographs are only as good as their photographer. This workshop will discuss the basics of photography composition and will discuss how students can improve their class projects by taking better pictures. Free Web-based tools will be used to edit the photos.

NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their own digital camera.

Audience: Educators in grades 5-12 who are interested in implementing digital photography into their curriculum; instructional technologists; instructional leaders

Fee: $100

Google Certified Educator Preparation (#TI130814-F01)August 14, 15, 168:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: This 3-day session will provide training and support for participants wishing to apply for Google Certified Educator status. Attendees must have a basic understanding and/or experience using Google Apps. Each day will cover two separate apps with opportunities to take exams. There are a total of 6 exams you must pass before you can apply for certification status. Apps tested are Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sites, GApps admin, and other tools. ESC-20 will provide support and guidance, but only Google can approve you as a Google Certified Educator.

NOTE: Participants are responsible for the $15 per exam fee which is not included in the registration fee. You may choose to take the exams during this course or at a later time.

For more information please contact Adrian Gutierrez at adrian.gutierrez@esc20.net

Audience: K-12 educators wishing to become Google Certified Educators

Fee: $275

Planning and Preparing for Technology-Rich Field Trips (#TI130814-F02)August 148:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: This class will discuss strategies and techniques to assist teachers with planning for their field trips. Resources utilizing mobile technology and scavenger hunts can help students use their time on field trips more effectively and increase their understanding of academic concepts.NOTE: Bring your own iPad.

Audience: Classroom teachers in grades 4-12; instructional technologists; curriculum leaders

Fee: $100