The following are the course, module, and workshops offered by LSG. They are
shown with the costs and hours associated with each. The costs for each reflects
the skill and professional level of the instructor required, as well as the
amount of customization that may be required to make a course applicable for
your district.
| PODCASTING Making a difference With Podcasting in Education
Three Courses, see below |
Podcasting is a way to automatically download
digital audio files from the internet to iPods, Palm OS handhelds, Pocket PCs,
or other devices that play digital audio files. These audio files are usually in
MP3 format and can be recorded and distributed by anyone. Students can write for
a real purpose! The creation of the product is amazing because of the student
learning that takes place. Educators and students can reach a real audience and
communicate globally!
- There are podcasts recorded by educators for educators
- There are also podcasts recorded specifically for students.
- And best yet—there are podcasts made by students! Educators have a variety
of podcasts to choose from.
Educators can listen for professional development and students can listen to
learn new concepts. Once you get the hang of downloading and listening to
podcasts, you may want to try creating your own! |
| Course I-Podcast in Education |
What is a Podcast & Why Podcast in education?
Find, Listen & subscribe to Podcast that are relevant fro education
Create a Podcast using free software (Podcast |
3 Hours, $750.00, max 15 participants |
| Course II-Advanced Podcast |
Pedagogical & Pedagogical theory of Podcast in education
(Bloom’s Taxonomy, Multiple Intelligence, & Differentiated Instruction)
Find, Listen & subscribe to Podcast that are relevant fro education
Create an advanced Podcast using free software (including music & sounds)
Publishing & creating the RSS feed |
3 Hours, $750.00, max 15 participants |
| Course III-Enhanced Podcast |
Why Podcast? >Find, Listen & subscribe to Podcast that are
relevant fro education Create a enhanced Podcast (with digital images)
Create a vodcast using Photostory, Movie Maker, & video footage |
3 Hours, $750.00, max 15 participants |
| Distance Learning Education training module I
See Parameters |
Introduction to visual communication technology
Brief history of distance learning technology
Calling and connecting
Personal presentation
Use of peripheral devices
Virtual field trips
Interactive distance learning
Collaboration among classes |
6 Hours, $2,000.00 |
Distance Learning Education training module II
See Parameters |
Using the peripheral equipment to design a videoconference
Teachers will break into small groups based upon content areas and grade levels.
Media specialists may accompany any grade level group as resource specialists.
Teachers will design an appropriate and useful lessons based upon the following
performance dimensions. The lesson will be presented in Module II |
3 Hours, $1,000.00 |
| Distance Learning Education training module III |
Practice and Practical Application
Participants will use the lesson constructed in Module II and present it to
the main group using the Tandberg equipment.
Participants will first develop a simple rubric for evaluation based upon the
performance dimensions detailed in Modules I and II and use this rubric to
provide positive constructive feedback for participants.
All participants will make a list of observations and describe how the
experience of other participants contributed to their evaluation and how they
might alter their presentation based upon observation of the other participants. |
2 Hours, $750.00 |
| Distance Learning Education training module IV |
Evaluation and Assessment of Presentations
It is extremely important that the non threatening nature of this exercise be
emphasized. All presentations are likely to be very different based upon the
particular expertise of the teacher and the nature of the material being
presented. The goal of the evaluation is not to be an entertainment icon, but
rather to convey the content in a meaningful way that will create effective
student learning.
Participants are to emphasize suggestions rather than criticisms and
concerns. Learning to be comfortable in front of a camera and judged by peers
can be a daunting task – The professional trainer will ensure that every
participant benefits from a positive learning experience. |
2 Hours, $750.00 |
| Instructional Integration of Active White Boards |
This hands on whiteboard class for beginners will explore novel
and innovative methodologies for using the Promethean, ACTIVboard, Smartboard
and all other interactive whiteboards. Participants will learn to adapt their
current instructional methodologies to be more engaging and to accommodate
multiple learning styles into presentations.
At the conclusion of the session you will be able to:Construct presentations
that advance learning through increasing complexity.
Integrate multiple subject areas through expanding both depth and breadth of
knowledge.
Create multimedia presentations using Internet resources and teacher provided
materials directed at state mandated guidelines
Professional articles will be provided for further expansion.
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2 Sessions (3 Hours in Length) $2,000.00 |
| Using Hand Held computers in the classroom |
This course takes the learner through the basics and
intermediate skill levels in using and integrating hand held computers into the
classroom. Participants will have hands on activities designed to provide them
with the skills necessary to create engaging and relevant lessons for their
students |
2 Sessions, 3 hours in length. Modules can be done separately.
$750.00 per module |
| Your computer from the Inside Out |
Introduction to the parts of the computer and the way the
computer works. Focus is on setting up computer and attaching peripherals,
installing software, and general maintenance. |
1 module $500.00 |
| Basic Trouble-Shooting |
What to do when something goes wrong. Participants will analyze
malfunctions and obtain skills to fix common problems. |
1 module $500.00 |
| Computer Housekeeping |
Maintaining efficiency of computer operations by using scan
disk and defrag program and by executing functions to empty trash, clear cache
and delete temp files |
1 module $500.00 |
| Use of GroupWise for communication and productivity |
Basic email functions |
1 module $750.00 |
| Advanced GroupWise |
Calendar and scheduling features |
1 module $750.00 |
| Microsoft Word (basic) |
Software features overview focused upon using basic features of
the program to move and copy text, save and edit documents, format pages and
print product |
1 module $750.00 |
| Excel (The Basics) |
Software features overview and the mechanics of creating a
spreadsheet |
1 module $750.00 |
| Excel (Using Formulas) |
Formatting spreadsheets to accommodate formulas |
1 module $750.00 |
| Excel (Advanced) |
Importing external data and Integrating Spreadsheets into your
curriculum |
1 module $750.00 |
| PowerPoint Basics |
Software features overview to master basics of creating a
simple presentation |
1 module $750.00 |
| PowerPoint Advanced |
Adding looping, formatting, timing, narration, hyperlinks and
sound elements |
1 module $750.00 |
| Using PowerPoint with Students |
Instructional uses of PowerPoint from classroom instructional
strategies to student project development and presentation |
1 module $1,000.00 |
| Using the Scanner and Digital Camera |
Effective use of technology peripherals to enhance instruction |
1 module $750.00 |
