| Date | Class | Location | Time |
| Nov. 17 | Google Apps and iGoogle | Bethlehem MS Room 128 | 3-6pm |
| Nov. 17 | Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 | Neric Main Conference room B | 8:30-3 |
| Nov. 18 | Customizing Google's Power for your classroom | Shen PDCR | 4-6pm |
| Nov. 19 | Creating Comic Books/Graphic Novels with Comic Life | Shen PDCR | 4-6pm |
| Nov. 30 | Creating Video Documentaries Using Photo Story | Shen PDCR | 4-6pm |
| Dec. 3 | Microsoft Access 2007 | Neric Main Conference room B | 8:30-3 |
| Dec. 7 | Introducing Prezi! | One Hour Webinar | 3:15-4:15pm |
| Dec. 15 | Setting up a Google Earth Tour | One Hour Webinar | 3:15-4:15pm |
| Jan. 5, 12,19 | Google Tools for your Classroom | Niskayuna Van Antwerp MS, Computer Lab | 3:45-5:45pm |
| Jan. 6 | Internet Tools and Resources for Education | Voorheesville Elem. Comp. Lab | 3:30-6pm |
| Online classes through BlackBoard | |||
| Nov. 15-Dec. 20 | Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0 (intermediate) | Blackboard Online (BOCES) | |
| Nov. 15-Dec. 20 | Word 2007: The Next Step | Blackboard Online (BOCES) | |
Nov 2010 Newsletter
As our network grows, resources often get spread out among many places and may become difficult to find quickly. Below are hyperlinks to commonly used ShenTRAC resources.
| Resource | Description |
| Top Tips Cards |
Help cards detailing how to use various applications commonly used at Shen |
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Office 2007 Interactive Guides |
Flash animations show where to find Office 2003 functions in Office 2007 |
| FAQS |
Answers to frequently asked questions, divided into categories (SIS, Video, etc.) |
| ShenTRAC blog |
New and innovative websites, ideas and products for education |
| Register for PD |
Register for and read descriptions of Professional Development workshops |
| Participation history |
See what classes you've registered for |
| Video Drivers |
Video and TV drivers for LCD stations |
Virtual Fieldtrips from John Bullington on Vimeo.
Shen recently acquired two sets of video conferencing equipment that will allow students and teachers to interact with classrooms, museums, zoos and content experts all across the globe. Through "virtual field trips" students can see and ask questions of those experts as if they were actually in the classroom. Several teachers successfully piloted this technology last spring. The video above showcases their experiences.
Several websites offer databases of videoconferencing opportunities appropriate for K-12 classrooms. The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration and VC Content Providers detail many free and paid programs. Click either logo to access their sites.
Browse the digital catalogues, then contact the Lead Teachers to reserve the equipment and register for a video conferencing session. Some funding is available from the district and through BOCES Arts and Education. so don't miss out!
