Prior+Training+Sessions

=Prior Training Sessions=

November 12, 2008 --
[|**Elective - SMART Board Basics**] This workshop will introduce the basics for using a SMART Board. Participants will have the opportunity to use the SMART Board as well as the Notebook software. North Wales room 314 4 - 5:30 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

November 13, 2008 --
[|**Elective - Multimedia Classroom Teachers ONLY - Training Session 1**] This Multimedia Classroom Training session will consist of two options. Teachers in either cohort may attend and participate in a guided sharing of best practices for using the SMART Board in the classroom, complete with a review of the changes in the Notebook 10 software, or they may choose to break out in a separate group that will create an online community for communication and sharing of skills, ideas, and practices among Multimedia Classroom teachers. Montgomery Elementary Computer Lab 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

November 12, 2008 --
[|**ELECTIVE - COLLABORATION FOR 21st CENTURY SKILLS**] This will NOT be a session where the learner sits and listens to an instructor for 2 hours. Instead, the instructor(s) will provide a brief overview of several educational web 2.0 tools and then the majority of the time will be spent on task exploring the tools of your choice alone or in small groups, and putting them into practice in your content area. The session will culminate with a sharing of what we learned about the applications and discussion of best practice in using them. The long-term goal is to form a community of teachers that collaborates online to work toward implementing 21st Century Skills into our teaching and our curriculum. NPHS room K-24 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

= December 3, 2008 -- = [|**Elective - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage**] This course is open to teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session. NPHS Room K-24 4 PM to 6 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

December 4, 2008 –-
__REQUIRED FLEX SESSION – Tech Integration__ with Joe Covone, Steve Zong, Scott Swindells ESC Room B 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

= December 10, 2008 -- = [|**Elective - Getting Started with Your NP Moodle Site**] An introductory workshop to help teachers set up their Moodle site and learn the basics of using Moodle in your classrooms. Gwyn-Nor Library 4 PM to 6 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

= January 14, 2009 -- = [|ELECTIVE - COLLABORATION FOR 21st CENTURY SKILLS] This will NOT be a session where the learner sits and listens to an instructor for 2 hours. Instead, the instructor(s) will provide a brief overview of several educational web 2.0 tools and then the majority of the time will be spent on task exploring the tools of your choice alone or in small groups, and putting them into practice in your content area. The session will culminate with a sharing of what we learned about the applications and discussion of best practice in using them. The long-term goal is to form a community of teachers that collaborates online to work toward implementing 21st Century Skills into our teaching and our curriculum. This is the second work session for the group, but newcomers are welcome. NPHS Room K-26 4 PM to 6 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

January 21, 2009 --
[|**Elective - 7-12 - "Classrooms from the Past" - Technology Training for the non-equipped classroom**] This workshop will help teachers in non-multi-media classrooms become familiar with the capabilities of the various software programs available to them. Participants will learn how to access the software, use it for lesson planning, design, and delivery, and share ideas for its use in their classrooms. Please have a lesson or unit plan in mind to facilitate planning and application. NPHS Room K-24 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

[|**Elective - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage**] This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session. Hatfield IMC 4 PM to 6 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * February 4, 2009 --**

__[|**Elective - Technology Workshop Part 1**]__ Participants in this two part technology workshop will explore ways to enhance their Schoolwires website and also discover ways to integrate technology into their classroom practices. Each session will include time to apply newly learned skills and web tools in upcoming lessons. During the second session participants will share what they've done in their classroom with the information from session one, and further develop classroom technology tools. Inglewood IMC 4 PM to 5:30 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * February 11, 2009 --**

[|**Elective - Multimedia Classroom Teachers ONLY - SMART Training For Beginners**] This Multimedia Classroom training session will be an opportunity for teachers in Multimedia Classrooms to work with a professional SMART Board trainer. The February 17 session will be for beginners, while the February 24 session is for the intermediate and more advanced users. These sessions with the professional trainer are different from the collaborative learning sessions being offered on February 18 and 19. NPHS Room E-22 4 PM to 6 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * February 17, 2009 --**

[|**Elective - Multimedia Classroom Teachers ONLY - Training Session 2**] This Multimedia Classroom Training session will be an opportunity to have your specific multimedia needs addressed. Once enrolled in this session, teachers should click on the discussion tab at the top of this page. Click "Reply" and list any topics you would like to learn in this session. Topics may be related to the SMART Board, educational websites, or instruction using the technology in your classrooms. The instructors and Multimedia Classroom teachers will work together to address all topics suggested by the participants in this session. Oak Park Room 412 4 PM to 6 PM // Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan! //
 * February 18, 2009 -- **

[|**Elective - Multimedia Classroom Teachers ONLY - SMART Training - Advanced**] This Multimedia Classroom training session will be an opportunity for teachers in Multimedia Classrooms to work with a professional SMART Board trainer. The February 17 session will be for beginners, while the February 24 session is for the intermediate and more advanced users. These sessions with the professional trainer are different from the collaborative learning sessions being offered on February 18 and 19. NPHS Room E-22 4 PM to 6 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * February 24, 2009 --**

= February 25, 2009 -- = __[|**Elective - Technology Workshop Part 2**]__ Participants in this two part technology workshop will explore ways to enhance their Schoolwires website and also discover ways to integrate technology into their classroom practices. Each session will include time to apply newly learned skills and web tools in upcoming lessons. During the second session participants will share what they've done in their classroom with the information from session one, and further develop classroom technology tools. Inglewood IMC 4 PM to 5:30 PM // Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan! //

= February 26, 2009 -- = [|**Required - 7-12 Integrating Technologies in the Classroom**] 7-12 Required Flex. ESC 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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= March 11, 2009 -- =

[|**ELECTIVE - COLLABORATION FOR 21st CENTURY SKILLS**] This will NOT be a session where the learner sits and listens to an instructor for 2 hours. Instead, the instructor(s) will provide a brief overview of several educational web 2.0 tools and then the majority of the time will be spent on task exploring the tools of your choice alone or in small groups, and putting them into practice in your content area. The session will culminate with a sharing of what we learned about the applications and discussion of best practice in using them. The long-term goal is to form a community of teachers that collaborates online to work toward implementing 21st Century Skills into our teaching and our curriculum. This is the second work session for the group, but newcomers are welcome. NPHS Room K-26 4 PM to 6 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

** March 31, 2009 -- ** This Multimedia Classroom training session will be an opportunity for teachers in Multimedia Classrooms to work with a professional SMART Board trainer, covering intermediate and more advanced uses for the SMART Board. North Penn High School Room E-022 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * [|**Elective - Multimedia Classroom Teachers ONLY - SMART Training - Advanced**]**

June 22, 23, 24, 2009 -- [|**Required: (K-2) Digital Citizenship Fundamentals**] This three-hour session will fulfill half of North Penn's required flex requirement for 2009-2010. Pennfield Middle School Room 1 8-11 a.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

September 23, 2009 -- [|**Elective - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage**] This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session. NPHS Room K-026 //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!// 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

[|**Elective - CFF Only - Wikispaces in the CFF Classroom**] This session will cover academic uses for Wikispaces websites in the CFF classroom. NPHS Room K-026 //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!// 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
 * October 13, 2009 --**

October 28, 2009 -- [|****Required- CFF Only - Google Your Classroom****] This session will help CFF teachers navigate the world of Google applications, such as Forms, Docs, Calendar, and Reader, and their application for the CFF classrooms. NPHS Room K-026 //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!// 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

**November 4, 2009 --** [|**District: Elective: SMARTer Lessons using the SMART Notebook**] Smarter Lessons using the Smart Notebook This session is designed for current Smart users. Participants will start out with a refresher on the toolkit and gallery options and proceed to individual lesson design. Lessons will include interactive activities and animations to help create a student friendly learning experience. Following lesson creation, participants will share individual notebooks with the class. Oak Park Elementary School - Room 212 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

[|**Elective - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage**] This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session. North Penn High School - Room K-026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * November 10, 2009 -- **

[|**Elective - K-8 Multimedia Classroom Teachers - SMART Integration of Social Studies and Language Arts**] Multimedia classroom teachers will be given the opportunity to learn and apply instructional strategies to integrate social studies and language arts with the SMART Board. Tips and tricks will also be introduced. ESC Conference Room B 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * November 10, 2009 -- **

November 16, 2009 -- [|**Required - CFF Only - Advanced Uses for the Promethean Board**] This session is for CFF teachers who teach in a classroom equipped with a Promethean Board. This will not be a basic training session, but will aim to help teachers with classroom application within their content areas, and will include time for sharing best practices and ideas for using the boards and the accompanying software. PLEASE BRING YOUR CFF LAPTOP TO THIS SESSION. North Penn High School - Room K-026 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

November 19, 2009 -- [|**Elective - K-8 Multimedia Classroom Teachers - SMART Integration of Social Studies and Language Arts**] Multimedia classroom teachers will be given the opportunity to learn and apply instructional strategies to integrate social studies and language arts with the SMART Board. Tips and tricks will also be introduced. ESC Conference Room B 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

[|**Required: (K-12) Digital Citizenship Fundamentals (AM)**] This is a required flex session for the 09/10 school year for secondary teachers. The topics will include the nine categories of digital citizenship with a focus on digital litercy. Teachers should come prepared to develop lessons and/ or activities as part of the 3 hour training session. NPHS Room K-024 //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!// 8:30 - 11:30 AM
 * November 25, 2009 -- **

[|**Required: (K-12) Digital Citizenship Fundamentals (PM)**] This is a required flex session for the 09/10 school year for secondary teachers. The topics will include the nine categories of digital citizenship with a focus on digital litercy. Teachers should come prepared to develop lessons and/ or activities as part of the 3 hour training session. NPHS Room K-024 //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!// 12:15 - 3:15 PM
 * November 25, 2009 -- **

November 16-30, 2009 -- Welcome to online Wikispaces training for Multimedia Classroom teachers! Earn elective flex credit from the comfort of your own home. During a two-week window, from November 16 through November 30, you will be able to navigate through online training and learn how to use Wikispaces at your own pace, all while earning three hours' flex. Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, student content creation & publication, and teacher collaboration, among many other uses. To start your training, go to http://NPMMC.wikispaces.com, on or after November 16, and follow the instructions on the site. Email Scott Swindells (swindesp@npenn.org) if you have any questions or need help getting started. On Your Own Time //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * __[|Elective - Wikispaces for Multimedia Classrooms ... ONLINE Training Session]__**

December 1, 2009 -- This advanced training is available to teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries. North Penn High School - Room K-026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * __[|Elective - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers*]__**

[|**Elective - K-8 Multimedia Classroom Teachers - Moodle Training**] Teachers will create a Moodle page. Moodle allows teachers and students to dialogue on a number of curricular topics. ESC - Conference Room B 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * December 8, 2009 --**

__[|****Elective - K-8 Multimedia Classroom Teachers - SMART Integration of Science and Math****]__ Multimedia classroom teachers will be given the opportunity to learn and apply instructional strategies to integrate science and math with the SMART Board. Tips and tricks will also be introduced. ESC Conference Room B 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * December 10, 2009 --**

December 1-31, 2009 -- Elective - United Streaming Tutorial Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. **PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS.** Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit. On your own time Self-directed //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

December 15, 2009 -- This advanced training is available to classroom teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries. North Penn High School - Room K-026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * __Elective - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers__**

December 16, 2009 -- Teachers will be given the opportunity to learn and apply instructional strategies to integrate the curriculum with the SMART Notebook Software. ESC Conference Room B 4:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * __[|**Elective - K-8 Teachers - SMART Notebook Software Training**]__**

January 13, 2010 -- **Elective - Schoolwires Web Page Worksession** Have you been trying to find the time to work on your Schoolwires Teacher Web Page? This is your chance! Two instructors will be available to answer your specific questions and facilitate a work session as you update and improve your site. This session is open to contracted teachers who have an existing Schoolwires Teacher Web Page. Come with questions, leave with a new and improved site! ESC Conference Room B 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

January 1-31, 2010 -- **Elective - United Streaming Tutorial** Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. **PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS.** Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit. On your own time Self-directed //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

January 27, 2010 -- **Elective - Wikispaces in the Classroom** This session will focus on educational uses for Wikispaces websites. Teachers will create an account or log in to theirs, and learn hands-on several methods for using wikis for classroom instruction, course management, file sharing, student project collaboration, and teacher collaboration with colleagues. Among the topics covered will be: a) basic controls and examples of Wiki use b) lesson planning and organization c) Importing class lists from Grade Book d) submitting assignments and posting documents e) blogging using discussion boards f) project pages for group collaboration g) student portfolios North Penn High School - Room K-026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

February 2, 2010 -- [|**Required: (7-12) Digital Citizenship Fundamentals**] This is a required flex session for the 09/10 school year for secondary teachers. The topics will include the nine categories of digital citizenship with a focus on digital litercy. Teachers should come prepared to develop lessons and/ or activities as part of the 3 hour training session. Penndale IMC //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!// 3:30 - 6:30 PM

Elective - Best Practices Sharing Session for the Middle School Multimedia Classroom Teacher In this Best Practices Sharing Session, teachers will be able to collaborate with other staff members to share ideas for the Multimedia Classroom. Teachers will share their own classroom uses for SMART Notebook and the SMART Board, view the best practices of their colleagues, and create meaningful activities for their students to use this technology. The goal of this session is for teachers to share ideas in order to help their students achieve curricular objectives aided by SMART technology. Pennfield - Room 26 //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!// 4:00 - 6:00 PM
 * February 3, 2010 --**

February 9, 2010 -- [|**Required: (K-6) Digital Citizenship Fundamentals**] This is a required flex session for the 09/10 school year for secondary teachers. The topics will include the nine categories of digital citizenship with a focus on digital litercy. Teachers should come prepared to develop lessons and/ or activities as part of the 3 hour training session. ESC - Conference Room B 4:00 - 7:00 PM //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

February 9, 2010 -- Elective - Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Computer ... But Were Afraid to Ask. This session is intended for those who feel a little bit like technology in the classroom has passed them by. Get a foothold in some basics, and pick up a few tips and tricks for using the programs on our classroom computers, particularly the Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. This session will largely be directed by your individual questions. Those who sign up will receive an email a few weeks prior to the session asking what questions and topics they would most like to see covered. North Penn High School - Room K-026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

February 1-28, 2010 -- **Elective - United Streaming Tutorial** Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. **PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS.** Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit. On your own time Self-directed //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

February 18, 2010 -- **[|**Elective - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage**]** This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session. North Penn High School - Room K-026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

February 24, 2010 -- **ELECTIVE - COLLABORATION FOR 21st CENTURY SKILLS** This will NOT be a session where the learner sits and listens to an instructor for 2 hours. Instead, the instructor(s) will provide a brief overview of several educational web 2.0 tools and then the majority of the time will be spent on task exploring the tools of your choice alone or in small groups, and putting them into practice in your content area. The session will culminate with a sharing of what we learned about the applications and discussion of best practice in using them. The long-term goal is to form a community of teachers that collaborates online to work toward implementing 21st Century Skills into our teaching and our curriculum. North Penn High School - Room K-026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

March 1-31, 2010 -- Elective - United Streaming Tutorial Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. **PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS.** Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit. On your own time Self-directed //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

March 1-15, 2010 -- <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Elective - Wikispaces ... ONLINE Training Session Welcome to online Wikispaces training for teachers! Earn elective flex credit from the comfort of your own home. During a two-week window, from March 1 through March 15, you will be able to navigate through online training and learn how to use Wikispaces at your own pace, all while earning three hours' flex. Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, student content creation & publication, and teacher collaboration, among many other uses. To start your training, go to http://NPMMC.wikispaces.com, on or after March 1, and follow the instructions on the site. Email Scott Swindells (swindesp@npenn.org) if you have any questions or need help getting started. On Your Own Time //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

March 10, 2010 -- <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Elective - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage - at Knapp This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session. North Penn High School - Room K-026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">This advanced training is available to teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries. North Penn High School - Room K-026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * March 16, 2010 --**
 * __ Elective - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers __**

March 30, 2010 -- <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">**Elective - Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Computer ... But Were Afraid to Ask.** This session is intended for those who feel a little bit like technology in the classroom has passed them by. Get a foothold in some basics, and pick up a few tips and tricks for using the programs on our classroom computers, particularly the Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. This session will largely be directed by your individual questions. Those who sign up will receive an email a few weeks prior to the session asking what questions and topics they would most like to see covered. North Penn High School - Room K-026 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Elective - United Streaming Tutorial Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. **PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS.** Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit. On your own time Self-directed //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!//
 * April 1-30, 2010 -- **

April 7, 2010 -- Elective - Best Practices Sharing Session for the Middle School Multimedia Classroom Teacher In this Best Practices Sharing Session, teachers will be able to collaborate with other staff members to share ideas for the Multimedia Classroom. Teachers will share their own classroom uses for SMART Notebook and the SMART Board, view the best practices of their colleagues, and create meaningful activities for their students to use this technology. The goal of this session is for teachers to share ideas in order to help their students achieve curricular objectives aided by SMART technology. Pennfield - Room 26 //Sign up NOW on MyLearningPlan!// 4:00 - 6:00 PM


 * July 7, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. NPHS room TBA 8 - 10 a.m.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">*Enrollment Closed*

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**July 8, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/1/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007. On Your Own Time Online

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**July 14, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. NPHS room TBA 8 - 10 a.m.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">*Wait List Only*

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**July 15, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/8/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007. On Your Own Time Online

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**July 21, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. NPHS room TBA 8 - 10 a.m.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**July 22, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/15/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007. On Your Own Time Online

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<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**July 28, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. NPHS room TBA 8 - 10 a.m.

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<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**July 29, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/22/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007. On Your Own Time Online

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<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**August 4, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. NPHS room TBA 8 - 10 a.m.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">*Wait List Only*

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**August 5, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/29/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007. On Your Own Time Online

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<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**August 11, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. NPHS room TBA 8 - 10 a.m.

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<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**August 12, 2010 --**

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**] <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 8/4/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007. On Your Own Time Online

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<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">August 16, 2010 -- ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Description: Go green with a paper-free classroom! Have your students use technology and online note-taking and organizational tools (Evernote, LiveBinders, Google Docs) to create a classroom that doesn't use paper. Learn to manage student work and build resources that are stored online and available forever. It's easy to do with classroom laptops, and it's easy to do if you don't have classroom laptops. Do they really need a worksheet in front of them at all times? <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">*This session is open to CFF teachers ONLY. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">NPHS room K-024 8 - 10 a.m. //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! //
 * <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: underline;">Flex - CFF ONLY - Going Paperless Is Easier Than You Think **

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">August 16, 2010 -- ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: underline;">Flex - CFF Approved - A Journey Through a WebQuest A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all of the information that learners work with comes from the web. In this session, participants will be learning the basics of a WebQuest, how to select a topic, and how it can be integrated into any subject area. This session will count for the CFF flex requirements, but is open to all teachers. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">NPHS room K-024 10:30 - 12:30 a.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!//

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**August 18, 2010 --** <span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline;">**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. NPHS room TBA 8 - 10 a.m.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">*Wait List Only*

** August 18, 2010 -- ** <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline;">**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. NPHS room TBA 1:30 - 3 p.m.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">*Wait List Only*

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**August 19 - September 2, 2010--** <span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline;">**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 8/11/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007. On Your Own Time Online

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
 * Enrollment Closed*

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**August 19, 2010 --** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline;">Flex - All Faculty - Beyond Basics with MS Word & Outlook 2007 <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> This workshop is intended for staff who have attended training for MS Word & Outlook 2007 basics. NPHS room K-026 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">August 23, 2010 -- ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Description: Blogging in the classroom allows students to develop and expand on 21st Century Skills while exploring and learning course content. Students will write, collaborate, and revise, as well as track their progress throughout an overall learning experience. Teachers will learn how to create and facilitate an active classroom blog and/or student blogs. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">*This session is open to CFF teachers ONLY. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">NPHS room K-024 8 - 10 a.m. //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! //
 * <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: underline;">Flex - CFF ONLY - Blogging - Writing for Today's Digital Citizen **
 * Enrollment Closed*

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">August 26, 2010 --

<span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline;">Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Excel Training for Classroom Teachers This session is intended for those who use Microsoft Excel for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version. NPHS room E-136 8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
 * Wait List Only*

**August 26, 2010 --** **Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. NPHS room K-026 8 - 10 a.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!//
 * Wait List Only*

**August 26, 2010 --** **Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. NPHS room K-026 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
 * Wait List Only*

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">September 15, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least10 participants to run session. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!// **September 1 - 30, 2010 --** Flex - All Faculty - Discovery Education (United Streaming)Discovery Education has improved its web site and D.E. Streaming (formerly United Streaming). The online training session has also changed. North Penn has adjusted our flex session to match the changes on this site. After signing up for this flex session, you will receive an email with instructions for creating an account, navigating the Discovery Education site, and developing a lesson plan that utilizes the media and resources available on the site. Don't want to wait? These directions can be found here. Once the completed lesson plan is turned in and approved, you will earn three hours of flex. On your own time Self-directed Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!

**September 21, 2010 --** Flex - CFF Approved - Social Bookmarking with Diigo and Del.icio.us "I"ll e-mail you that link." This sentence will become a thing of the past, thanks to social bookmarking, which is the process of sharing and organizing links for anytime/anywhere access. Using sites like Diigo and Del.icio.us, teachers will learn how and why social bookmarking is useful in and out of the classroom. *This session will count for CFF. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!

**September 27, 2010 --** Flex - CFF Approved - Building your Professional Learning Network Professional development should occur globally. There is a teacher in Australia that has wonderful educational tools or ideas to share with you. We need to learn from educators everywhere that share our interests. This is what building a Professional Learning Network is all about. It is about becoming a Lifelong learner, following blogs, tweeting with teachers with different ideas, building a network that will advance us educationally and professionally. See how to get started and whom to follow. *This session will count for CFF. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!

**September 28, 2010 --** Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Excel Training for Classroom Teachers This session is intended for those who use Microsoft Excel for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m.Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!

**September 29, 2010 --** Flex - All Faculty - Using MOODLE in Your Classroom This course is for teachers who want to improve instruction and use their prep time more efficiently with Moodle. Taught by an Academic Integration Coach and an NPHS teacher currently using Moodle, the course will show you how to create and customize electronic tests, quizzes, reviews, and student activities. You will learn to make all kinds of documents available to students on-line, how to have students submit work electronically, and how to grade and return student work, all without ever touching a paper. The focus will be on helping you set Moodle up exactly how you want it and learning to use of the features you want to use. NOTE: Teachers must contact Eileen Franklin to have their Moodle set up before taking this course. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m.Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!

**September 30, 2010 --** Flex - All Faculty - Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Computer ... But Were Afraid to Ask This is a popular flex session intended for those who feel a little bit like technology in the classroom has passed them by. Get a foothold in some of the basics, and pick up a few tips and tricks for using the programs on our classroom computers, particularly the Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. This session will largely be directed by your individual questions. Those who sign up will receive an email a few weeks prior to the session asking what questions and topics they would most like to see covered. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! Induction ELECTIVE - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage This course is open to Inductees teaching all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!//
 * October 5, 2010 -- **

Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft PowerPoint Training for Classroom Teachers This session is intended for those who use Microsoft PowerPoint for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!//
 * October 7, 2010 -- **

**October 13, 2010 --** Flex - CFF Approved - Google Your World In A Click This session will focus on educational uses for Google applications. Teachers will create a Google account or log in to theirs and will learn hands-on classroom methods for using Google Forms (for data collection and discussion), Documents (for editing and sharing), Reader (for research), Maps (for interactive mapping and journaling), Calendar (for sharing and not forgetting), and more. *This session will count for CFF. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!//

**October 13, 2010 --** Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007 This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007. ESC Conference Room A 4 – 6 p.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!//

**October 19, 2010 --** Flex - All Faculty - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers This advanced training is available to classroom teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!//

**October 26, 2010 --** Flex - CFF Approved - Stop Showing Videos, Start Making Them "Are we watching a movie today?" "No, you are the movie." Instead of having students view videos, teachers can have their students interact with video, and different forms of media to learn course content. Some applications will include Photo Story, Jing, Windows Movie Maker, Audacity, and iTunes. *This session will count for CFF. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!//

**October 1-31, 2010 --** Flex - All Faculty - Discovery Education (United Streaming) Discovery Education has improved its web site and D.E. Streaming (formerly United Streaming). The online training session has also changed. North Penn has adjusted our flex session to match the changes on this site. After signing up for this flex session, you will receive an email with instructions for creating an account, navigating the Discovery Education site, and developing a lesson plan that utilizes the media and resources available on the site. Don't want to wait? These directions can be found here. Once the completed lesson plan is turned in and approved, you will earn three hours of flex. On your own time Self-directed //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!//

**November 1-15, 2010 --** Flex - All Faculty - Wikispaces in the Classroom ... ONLINE Training Session <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Welcome to online Wikispaces training for teachers! Earn elective flex credit from the comfort of your own home. During a two-week window, from November 1 through November 15, you will be able to navigate through online training and learn how to use Wikispaces at your own pace, all while earning two hours' flex, with an option to earn a third hour by starting a wiki of your own. Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, student content creation & publication, and teacher collaboration, among many other uses. To start your training, go to http://npmmc.wikispaces.com/, on or after November 1, and follow the instructions on the site. Email Scott Swindells (swindesp@npenn.org) if you have any questions or need help getting started. On Your Own Time Self-directed //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!// <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt;">**November 1-30, 2010 --** <span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Flex - All Faculty - Discovery Education (United Streaming) <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Discovery Education has improved its web site and D.E. Streaming (formerly United Streaming). The online training session has also changed. North Penn has adjusted our flex session to match the changes on this site. After signing up for this flex session, you will receive an email with instructions for creating an account, navigating the Discovery Education site, and developing a lesson plan that utilizes the media and resources available on the site. Don't want to wait? These directions can be found at this web address: http://www.npenn.org/557710831114512100/lib/557710831114512100/_Files/DE Streaming Instructions - 9-13-10.pdf. Once the completed lesson plan is turned in and approved, you will earn three hours of flex. On your own time Self-directed //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!// <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">

**November 9, 2010 --** <span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Excel Training for Classroom Teachers <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This session is intended for those who use Microsoft Excel for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!// <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">

**November 10, 2010 --** <span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft PowerPoint Training for Classroom Teachers** <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This session is intended for those who use Microsoft PowerPoint for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m.//Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!// <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt;">**November 15, 2010 --** <span style="color: blue; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Flex - All Faculty - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m.//Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!// <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> **November 17, 2010 --** <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">**Flex - CFF Approved - Project Wikispaces** Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, teacher collaboration and student content creation and publication among many other uses. This session will help teachers get started using Wikispaces for classroom projects. *This session will count for CFF. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m.//Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!// <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt;">**November 29, 2010 --** **Flex - CFF Approved - Using Twitter/EdModo in the Classroom** <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">These two forms of social networking lend themselves very well to educational use. Students can update and share information with their peers and teachers. Teachers can generate ongoing and immediate communication with their students in a 21st century format. Get your Tweet on! *This session will count for CFF. NPHS room K-024 4 - 6 p.m. //Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!//