#8148 Web Based Resources for Teachers
In this popular, hands-on workshop, teachers will learn internet resources that will enhance their instruction, and experience computer learning and internet resources for writing, creating or enhancing lesson plans, web quests, virtual field trips, scavenger hunts, bulletin boards, and PowerPoint's that apply to their specific subject area and grade levels. Three grad credits are available through Aurora University for an additional fee of $225 with checks made out to Aurora University and paper work collected on the first day of class.
Dates: June 23-26, 2008
Times: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: WIU, Moline Campus
Presenters: Nancy Frakes & Gary ZumMallen
Audience: K-12 classroom teachers
Cost: $150
CPDUs: 28
Registration Deadline: 6/16/2008

#8338 Moodle in the Classroom
This hands on workshop is designed for the classroom teacher or educational leader. It will focus on how to implement Moodle in your classroom to maximize student learning. The workshop will not deal with the installation and upkeep of a Moodle Server. Teachers completing this workshop will be able to post a course and have students use a Moodle server at no additional cost.
Dates: July 8, 2008
Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenters: Wendy Pfaff, Moline High School
Audience: All Educators and Administrators
Cost: $50
CPDUs: 6
Registration Deadline: 7/1/2008

#8339 Microsoft Word
MS Word has become part of our daily lives in educational settings, put it to work for you! If you do not have access to higher level graphic programs, make the most of MS Word! You can change colors to your lettering, add graphics and manipulate them, and even put out a classroom newsletter. We will show you how to move documents from file to file, format letters, insert tables and a whole lot MORE! Make your MS Word program work for you!
Dates: August 5, 2008
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenters: Dixie Schroeder
Audience: All Educators
Cost: $50
CPDUs: 3
Registration Deadline: 7/29/2008

#8340 Microsoft PowerPoint and Publisher
MS Two of the major presentation programs in the MS Office Suite, these two programs can be a powerful addition to your classroom repertoire. Let us show you how to reach visual learners with a PowerPoint presentation: go directly from your lecture to an online website! Load real-time pictures into your presentations! There is no end to the potential here! With MS Publisher, you can use the flyers option to promote your classroom, a school unit, show students how to promote even themselves! Publisher has options for publications that range from posters to thank you notes! We will spend an hour and a half on each program.
Dates: August 5, 2008
Times: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenters: Dixie Schroeder
Audience: All Educators
Cost: $50
CPDUs: 3
Registration Deadline: 7/29/2008

#8344 Preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences
In this seminar geared to new ideas to promote your classroom with parents, we will discuss some of the common issues involved with the Parent-Teacher Conference. Just HOW can you make all students "SPECIAL"? We will show you how with PowerPoint…make a running still picture presentation of your kids in the classroom that can show them at their best! With Publisher…we will make a professional brochure promoting YOU: the teacher. (and just what you do each day!) This seminar is especially geared for the K-8 Teachers.
Dates: August 6, 2008
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenters: Dixie Schroeder
Audience: All Educators
Cost: $50
CPDUs: 3
Registration Deadline: 7/30/2008

#8343 Adobe In-Design/Yearbook
So, you've just been handed the school yearbook. Excited? YES! Scared…..oh you betcha! In this seminar we will cover the ins and outs of organizing your school yearbook program, plus give a comprehensive review of how Adobe InDesign CS2 works! I've worked with Jostens, Heriff Jones, Taylor, and Walsworth…I've got stories galore!
Dates: August 6, 2008
Times: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenters: Dixie Schroeder
Audience: All Educators
Cost: $50
CPDUs: 3
Registration Deadline: 7/30/2008

#8341 Adobe Photoshop-Beginner
This Photoshop seminar is for beginning users. We will review basics like scanning pictures, file storage, sizing and coloring pictures. We will discuss the ins and outs of establishing pictures online vs. at school on individual computers and what is best for you. Bring your cameras and cords, and we will supply the rest.
Dates: August 7, 2008
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenters: Dixie Schroeder
Audience: All Educators
Cost: $50
CPDUs: 3
Registration Deadline: 8/1/2008

#8342 Adobe Photoshop-Advanced
This Photoshop seminar is for more advanced users. If you have been working in Photoshop for a 'while' and would like to take the next step, then this is the seminar for you! We will give a quick review of the basics and discussion will be held on file sizing and sharing. We will then work on advanced Photoshop techniques that include cut and paste from two different pictures, layers, cloning and much more!
Dates: August 7, 2008
Times: 1:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: ROE Moline
Presenters: Dixie Schroeder
Audience: All Educators
Cost: $50
CPDUs: 3
Registration Deadline: 8/1/2008