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The World is Just Awesome:

Integrate it in Your Class

Macomb ISD - August 11, 2008

Join us for an engaging technology-infused professional development day focused on

creative ways to use digital media in the classroom. Learn techniques to inspire your

students and maximize the resources from Discovery Education  streaming.

The World is Just Awesome: Integrate it in Your Class!You will learn step-by-step instructions on how to integrate Discovery Education  streaming  video,

images and articles in your lessons.  This day will focus on the use of digital media in the classroom,

from enhancing powerpoint with embedded video segments to quick digital stories using images.  Leave

with projects in-hand for your class and a network of teachers as support. Four rotating sessions to

choose from:

• Discovery Education  streaming: Basically Speaking

• 50 Ways to Integrate Discovery Education  streaming

• Discovery Education  streaming: Assignment, Quiz and Writing Prompt Builders Brick-by-Brick

• [Picked from Advanced Sessions]

WHEN: Monday, August 11, 2008

Basic Agenda8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Welcome and Keynote

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM Session 1

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Session 211:30 AM - 12:15 PM Session 3

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Session 4

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Closing

 WHERE: Macomb ISDClinton, MI COST: Free  *light breakfast and lunch included compliments of Discovery Education & Macomb ISD

Please RSVP by visiting the link below.

[Your registration system]For specific questions regarding this event, please contact

Frank Miracola or Mike Bryant

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Core Session Descriptions: (3 offered each session)

50 Ways to Integrate Discovery Education streaming A run-down of ways to integrate Discovery Education  streaming content into your lesson.  We will

highlight many of the 50 ways, with a step-by-step focus on making powerful presentations.  Tools used

during this workshop: Discovery Education  streaming, Microsoft PowerPoint & Apple Keynote. Participants will create their own linear and nonlinear, 5 slide presentation on a single concept within

their content area.  Select student & teacher projects will be highlighted and critiqued.  Participants will

also learn about the Discovery Educator Network(DEN), how to become involved in the community and

receive on going support from Discovery and the DEN.

Discovery Education  streaming - Assignment, Quiz and Writing Builders: Brick-by-Brick

There are thousands of video segments, images and articles that students can have access to at home

with just a few clicks of the mouse.  This workshop will focus on the "Teacher Center" tools found with-in

Discovery Education  streaming . Each Builder was designed so educators can assign students content.

 Students may access these assignments from anywhere they have an internet connection.  Educators

can assign a student a series of video segments on Shakespeare's Macbeth, articles and images on

cells and/or video segments followed by a quick quiz.  We'll show brick-by-brick(step-by-step) how to

easily create assignments, share them with your colleagues and quickly differentiate your instruction. Participants will also learn about the Discovery Educator Network(DEN), how to become involved in the

community and receive on going support from Discovery and the DEN.

Discovery Education  streaming - Basically Speaking

There’s more than video here. This session will focus on the depth and breadth of content as well as

features found in Discovery Education  streaming. Photos, Lesson Plans, Encyclopedia Articles, Sound

Effects, Songs, Thematic Units, etc... Whether you’re a newbie or expert, this session will give you a

better understanding of the world of media a mouse click away.

 Advanced Session Options: (1 offered each session)

PowerPoint/Slideware Making Powerful Points: Breaking the Linear Mold in PowerPoint

Podcasting Do You Have the Audacity to Podcast?

Digital Storytelling Lights, Computer, Action: Media Making in the Classroom

Google Earth Roundtrip Tickets Anywhere: Google Earth in Education

Media iPod as a MegaVCR: Media Libraries in Your Pocket

Web2.0/Digital Storytelling 50 Ways to Spin a Digital Story

Keynote and Breakout Session Presenters:Steve Dembo - Discovery EducationMike Bryant - Discovery Education[DEN STARs or other presenter(s) from area]

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