Summer Classes - 2007 Credit Program
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Classroom Photography (Part 2, Part3)
Literacy Curriculum Development
Portable Macintosh and your Classroom
Upper Delaware (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 )
1. TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR THE CLASSROOM
CREDITS: 3
INSTRUCTOR(S): Christine Kwiatkowski
DATES: August 13 to 17 and August 20
TIMES: 8:00-3:00.
AUDIENCE: All Teachers
LOCATION: WHMS
MAXIMUM CIASS SIZE: 15
PREREQUISITE: None
The class will learn how to integrate technology in the classroom. The focus will be students utilizing the technology with teachers modeling. The following technology will be explored: smart boards, palm pilots, slide shows, web quests, inspiration, spreadsheets, and interactive web sites. Each class member will develop at least one lesson plan or project incorporating technology in their classroom. Additional time outside of class will be spent on developing the project(s) or lesson(s). Mrs. Ebert may introduce grading on-line as well during the class.
2 THE UPPER DELAWARE PART 1: An Educational Experience
CREDITS: 3
INSTRUCTOR(S): Ralph Smith
DATES: June 11-15, 2007
TIMES: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
AUDIENCE: K-12 Teachers
LOCATION: Damascus School & other points along the Delaware River
MAX. CLASS SIZE: 20
The Delaware River region provides many opportunities to bring local history, geography, science, reading and language arts to our classrooms. This course will focus on these subjects and more, as we investigate the Upper Delaware River. The experience will be hands-on, so be prepared to take part in water quality experiments and guided tours along the river. The first day at Damascus School will shape the foundation for the remainder of the course by focusing on educational resources in the form of lesson plans, video, internet, and print media. An itinerary for the remainder of the course will be handed out on the first day. We will be going to historical sites from Lackawaxen, PA to Cochecton, NY. The tour will include the Roebling Aqueduct, Zane Grey Museum, Battle of the Minisink historical site, historic Milanville, and Fort Delaware. Teachers will keep notebooks and folders for material to be used in the classroom.
NOTE: Exact tour locations may change as times and places are arranged later in the spring. Fees for museum entrance will be paid by the student.
3. THE UPPER DELAWARE PART II: AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
CREDITS: 3
INSTRUCTOR: Ralph Smith
DATES: July 30-August 3, 2007
TIMES: 8:00 A.M. ö 5:00 P.M.
AUDIENCE: All Faculty who completed The Upper Delaware:
An Education Experience: Part 1
LOCATION: Damascus School and other points along the
Delaware River
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 20
The Upper Delaware experience continues with part two. The class will explore the far reaches of the Delaware River by visiting Equinunk, PA and areas north of Damascus, along with areas to the far south near Milford, PA. Historic sites on this tour may include the Equinunk Historical Society, Damascus Historical Society, Wayne County Historical Society and the home of Governor Gifford Pinchot, Grey Towers. Special emphasis will be on the Delaware and Hudson Canal and the rafting industry on the Delaware River in the 1800âs. Teachers should plan for more hand-on activities and educational resources to use in the classroom.
NOTE: Fees for museum entrance will be paid by the student.
4. THE UPPER DELAWARE PART II1: An Educational Experience
CREDITS: 3
INSTRUCTOR(S): Ralph Smith
DATES: August 13-17, 2007
TIMES: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
AUDIENCE: Teachers who completed The Upper Delaware Part I:
An Educational Experience
LOCATION: Damascus School & other points along the Delaware River, northeast PA and western New York State
MAX. CLASS SIZE: 20
The Upper Delaware Experience continues with part three. The class will highlight how the coal was mined in northeast PA, traveled the Gravity Railroad and Delaware and Hudson Canal to the Hudson River. After a day of introduction and lessons at Damascus School, the class will travel to the Anthracite Coal Mine in Scranton, PA where the coal was mined and to High Falls, New York near Kingston and the end of the Delaware and Hudson Canal to visit the D & H Canal Museum and Historical Society. The Canal Museum in High Falls has an extensive library of materials and lesson plans developed for schools in New York State. There will be plenty of ideas for us to borrow for our end of the canal. There will be a lesson on invasive plants along the Delaware River.
NOTE: Exact tour locations may change as times and places are arranged later in the spring. Fees for museum entrance will be paid by the student.
5. PHOTOGRAPHY FOR YOUR CLASSROOM-PART II
CREDITS: 3
INSTRUCTOR(S): Warren Heinly and Karen Martin
AUDIENCE: K-12 Faculty and Staff
DATES: July 16-20, 2007
TIMES: 8:00 A.M. ö 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: WHMS ö Tech Room #222
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 10
FEE: $25.00
Photography II is an extension of Part I. Part II cannot be taken without first taking Part I. Digital photography will again be explored with projects such as a slide show or collages. Also, using the digital camera, students can make short quick time movie clips. Black and white photography will also be an option with more emphasis on using camera for more creative and artistic pictures.
Participants must complete a project, presentation and/or lesson plan showing how the skills learned will be applied to instruction in their teaching assignment.
6. PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE CLASSROOM ö PART III
CREDITS: 3
INSTRUCTOR(S): Warren Heinly & Karen Martin
DATES: July 30-31 and August 1-3, 2007
TIMES: 8:00 A.M. ö 5:00 P.M.
AUDIENCE: K-12 Faculty & Staff
LOCATION: WHMS ö Tech Ed. Room #222
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 10
FEE: $25.00
Photography III is combining the information learned in Parts I & II to develop an in-depth study for the classroom.
Teachers can use learned techniques in the darkroom or on the computer to develop a lesson or unit for their classroom. This would be presented at the end of the class.
Another option would be to develop an extensive photo library categorized in appropriate files for use in your classroom. Field trips are also being planned.
Participants must complete a project, presentation and/or lesson plan showing how the skills learned will be applied to instruction in their teaching assignments.
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7. LITERACY CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
CREDITS: 1
INSTRUCTOR(S): Colleen Judge
AUDIENCE: All Faculty
DATES: June, 25, 27, 29
TIMES: 9:00 A.M. ö 3:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Preston
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: Open
Our focus will be the language arts curriculum ö grades K-5. Specifically what skills should be addressed at each grade level and what skills should be secure at each grade level. Participants will review current language arts practices and develop a continuum of skills for each grade level to accomplish.
8. APPRECIATING OUR WORLD THROUGH UNDERSTANDING OUR COMMUNITYâS DIVERSITY
CREDITS: 3
INSTRUCTOR(S): Ellen Silberlicht and Deb Nuernberger
AUDIENCE: All Faculty
DATES/TIMES: July 12 & 13 (8:00 A.M. ö Noon)
July 16-20 (Individual Research- 8:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M)
July 23, 24, 25 (8:00-A.M. ö Noon)
LOCATION: High School
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: Open
FEE: $12.00 for text (see below)
Diversity is a hot topic. Often itâs thought of as black and white although there are many other facets to it which we find in Wayne County. Our goal is to examine the issues we face and address how we can create a more accepting community in our school setting.
Participants will develop and share reference materials for use in classrooms and mentor groups which would help raise awareness and provide skills for acceptance and non-violence.
TEXT:
- ãHate Hurts: How Children Learn and Unlearn Prejudiceä by Stern-LaRosa & Bettmann
- ãWhat You Stand For: A Kids Guide to Building Characterä by Barbara Lewis
- Dr. Martin Luther Kingâs Six Principles of Non-Violence
- Village of 100
- Video: ãBrown Eye, Blue Eyeä
8. THE PORTABLE MACINTOSH AND YOUR CLASSROOM
CREDITS: 3
INSTRUCTOR: Joe Theobald
DATES: June 11 to June 15, 2007
TIMES: 8:00 A.M. ö 5:00 P.M.
AUDIENCE: All faculty
LOCATION: Lakeside Elementary Computer Lab
MAX. CLASS SIZE 15
PREREQUISITE Access to a portable MacBook or MacBook Pro
computer running OS 10.4 (Tiger). Portables
could include MacBook Pro/MacBook. Portables
should also be equipped with the built in iSight
digital video camera or equivalent. A valid AOL
instant messenger account is also required (contact facilitator for assistance).
Participants will increase their classroom productivity and knowledge base of the Macintosh operating system by completing in whole class and individual activities using computer applications bundled with their portable Macintosh to include:
á Utilizing the Mac OS via the FINDER (connecting to WHSD servers/iDisks)
á Mail (setting up user accounts, filters/rules, contacts via the Address book and attachments
á System preferences (customizing your Mac to suit your needs and personality
á Safari ö Surfing the internet with one of the fastest internet web browsers, organizing bookmarks in your bookmarks bar, menu and folders
á iPhoto-managing your digital photos, organizing albums, reducing ãred eyeä, cropping, enhancing, e-mailing photos, posting photos to the web (all from one interface. Instructor will provide digital cameras.
á iChatAV-video teleconferencing activities with your colleagues, family and friends
á iMovie/iDVD-creating and sharing digital content with students, family and friends (digital video camera is optional, but access to one would be beneficial).
á iCal ö organizing your busy home and work schedules
á AND MORE!
CREDITS 3
INSTRUCTOR(S) Lori Sheldon and Joe Theobald
AUDIENCE: K-6 teachers
DATE: July 30 to August 3, 2007
TIMES: 8:00 A.M. ö 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Lakeside Elementary Computer Lab
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE 15
Participants will explore ways to utilize the new KBOX interface to enhance their curriculum and future lesson plans. Participants will learn about and utilize the many new features of KBOX version 4 to include:
- Lesson planning via the new version 4 KBOX interface
- The revised ãFINDä method in KBOX with enhanced searching capabilities
- Adding teacher selected web links to lessons
- Adding teacher specified directions to designed lessons
- Changing backgrounds in your CURRENT lesson formats
- Assigning lessons for your class/editing assigned lessons and assignment dates
- Testing and implementing the ãPlan from Homeä feature
- Multiple student additions using the expanded student managing options built into the version 4 update
NOTE: DO NOT SCHEDULE THIS COURSE IF YOU ARE COUNTING ON IT FOR SALARY ADVANCEMENT. IT MAY BE CANCELLED IF UPGRADE IS NOT COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE COURSE START DATE.