Local District 4 Instructional Technology News

A free webseminar is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

Concerns about the H1N1 flu virus causing school closings or significant absences are pushing schools to use technology more heavily in their day-to-day activities and prompting them to look at creative ways of ensuring continuity of learning. Some schools with e-learning tools or programs already in place are expanding or speeding up their use. Such tactics are also being considered for use when hurricanes, snow, or other situations prompt school closings.

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Click here to register for the event and for additional info.

Tags: conference, ITO, lacoe, LAUSD, LD4, Technology, Workshop

CTAP 11, part of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, would like to announce a collaborative effort with LAUSD in hosting CTAP Technology Academies for the 2008-2009 Academic Year at locations across the District. Level 1 Personal Proficiency and Level 2 Technology Integration Academies as well as one session of the new iTELL Academy (integrating Technology for English Language Learners) are being offered.

Participants must be full-time LAUSD teachers or administrators and must be off-track (or on vacation) in order to attend.. There will be no provision for allowing attendees who are currently on-track or working regular time.  Participants will receive free registration, course materials, a flash drive and $400.00 compensation upon completion of the Academy.  Level 2 Academy participants are eligible to receive 2 salary points. Level 1 and Level 2 participants have the option of purchasing Continuing Education Units from USC. The Academies are now available for online registration. The web site for registration is http://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops/  
The dates of the academies are on the web registration page and below:

Level 1
 (04/06/2009 – 04/10/2009) – B Track (3 Track Schools) & Single Track
(07/20/2009 – 07/24/2009) – A Track (3&4 Track YR) & Single Track
(08/17/2009 – 08/21/2009- A Track (3&4 Track YR) & Single Track

Level 2
 (03/09/2009 – 03/13/2009) – B/C Tracks at 3 & 4 Track YR Schools
(04/06/2009 – 04/10/2009) – B Track (3 Track Schools) & Single Track (This one is available at LD4)
(05/18/2009 – 05/22/2009) – C/D Tracks at 3 & 4 Track YR Schools
(07/20/2009 – 07/24/2009) – A Track (3&4 Track YR) & Single Track
(07/27/2009 – 07/31/2009) – A Track (3&4 Track YR) & Single Track  
(08/17/2009 – 08/21/2009) – A Track (3&4 Track YR) & Single Track

iTELL
 (07/14/2009 – 07/16/2009 – A Track (3&4 Track YR) & Single Track

Please visit this link for specific locations and times. Both Level 1 and Level 2 Academies are available to accommodate teachers working on different track schedules throughout LAUSD. Please remember that to attend an academy, LAUSD employees must be certificated and off-track or on vacation for the length of the academy.  It is suggested that teachers review their EdTech Profile to determine which academy is right for them to enroll in. http://www.edtechprofile.org

Please visit the CTAP Region 11 / LAUSD Moodle site for additional information on Academies, Workshops, Events, Grants and Funding as well as the State-wide Educational Technology Services (SETS) projects.
http://moodle.ito.lacoe.edu/consortia/course/view.php?id=8
Click on the Login as a guest button to enter the site. 

Tags: lacoe, LAUSD, LD4, Technology, workshops

This is a reminder to those of you interested in a free workshop on video editing using Apple’s iMovie program.  Space is still available.  Don’t miss this great opportunity. Read the December 17 post for more details.

Where: Local District 4 Office

When: February 19, 2009

Time: 3:00 to 5:00 pm

Register through the Learning Zone.

• Go to http://lz.lausd.net
• Click on the tab for Courses
• Click on Class Offerings
• Select “Local District 4 Professional Development” as the Program
• Click Search

Are you new to video editing?  Are you up to date on the new features of iMovie ‘08?   Have you started to wonder if you have out grown iMovie and are looking for something more robust?  Are you uncertain about which type of video camera your school should buy this year?  This seminar is designed to provide you all the information you need to get up to speed on video editing on your Mac. Attendees will be exposed to the latest trends in video editing software, new camera technologies, and Tips & Tricks for new and intermediate user.  This 90 minute seminar will cover the following topics:

State of the Union on Video Editing

MiniDV Tapes dead or alive?
Standard Def vs HD vs ????
Camera Formats
Choosing your finished file format
Distributing your video to a diverse audience

Introduction to iMovie 08
Totally revamped User Interface
Access to advanced editing features
Working with HD and other new forms of video

When it’s time to step up Final Cut
Slip Edits
Roll Edits
Video Layers
Freedom with Text

Who Should attend:

Video Teachers
Macintosh users that have a copy of iMovie 08
Macintosh users that are considering upgrading to Final Cut

When:

February 19, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm

Where:

Local District 4 Office

SIgn up for this workshop through the Learning Zone.

• Go to http://lz.lausd.net
• Click on the tab for Courses
• Click on Class Offerings
• Select “Local District 4 Professional Development” as the Program
• Set the field, “Classes for the next” to display 6 Months
• Click Search

Tags: Antonio, Class, iMovie, LAUSD, LD4, Technology, video editing

Are you a BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support & Assessment) participant?  Do you need to fulfill Standard 16?  Not sure how to create a lesson infused with technology?

Sign up for the Click! Digital Photography to Enhance Instruction class.  This class will meet BTSA requirements for Standard 16, give you a salary point, and you’ll walk away having learned something new.  Plus, it’s FREE!

To register for the class and for more information, go to the Learning Zone and follow these instructions.

• Go to http://lz.lausd.net
• Click on the tab for Courses
• Click on Class Offerings
• Select “Local District 4 Professional Development” as the Program
• Set the field, “Classes for the next” to display 6 Months
• Click Search

Tags: Antonio, BTSA, camera, Class, LAUSD, LD4, Technology