Join us for an exciting monthly series that focuses on the sciences, from earth science to biology to scientific visualization to chemistry and more! Explore the world of science through hands-on tools and activities developed at the San Diego Supercomputer Center. Learn new ways to enhance your curriculum.
All New Science Series Workshops Coming This Fall!
Workshops Begin September 2008
Around Town and the Country- Training Opportunities for Teachers
NSTA Web Seminars in Collaboration with the National Science Digital Library
Experience this series of web seminars developed in collaboration with the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) focusing on a variety of science topics and targeting K-12 grade level educators. All web seminars will include information and resources for educators available on the NSDL website. Presenters are well-respected, veteran educators from NSDL and other professional organizations with diverse backgrounds and experience. During the live web seminar, presenters share their science expertise and answer questions live from the participants. Each web seminar is a unique, stand-alone, program. Archives of these web seminars and the presenters’ presentations are all available on the NSDL web page.
Featured Workshop: Energy! Thursday, July 10, 2008, 6:30pm- 8:00pm Eastern Presenter: Dr. Cathy Mariotti Ezrailson, The University of South Dakota
K-12 Professional Development Offered by the San Diego County Office of Education
Are you up for a little professional learning to sharpen your skills? Data Intensive Science, Environmental Education, Robotics, Science Fair, Family Science, High School Science Forums and more are all offered to interested teachers by the San Diego County Office of Education, Science Department!. Log on today and enroll in an opportunity for you and/or your students! For additional information, please contact Nancy Taylor, K-12 Science Coordinator, ntaylor@sdcoe.net.
Teacher and Student 2008 Summer Science and Technology Workshops
StudentTECH: Flash Animation Creation for the Web Monday- Wednesday, July 7-9, 2008- 8:30am-3:00pm
This course addresses the basic concept of Flash and how to animate graphics within Flash. Motion Tween and Shape Tween are demonstrated along with how to add sound and video to your animation. Additional animation techniques covered include adding buttons, creating non-linear movies, and mouse-tracking. The various drawing tools are also demonstrated. Presented by Jeff Sale, San Diego Supercomputer Center Course fee: $125.00 Download Complete Workshop Information and an Application Form
TeacherTECH: Conference on New Teachers in Genomics Monday- Wednesday, July 14-16, 2008- 8:00am- 4:00pm
Applications are currently being accepted to participate in our inaugural Conference Of New Teachers In Genomics (CONTIG) workshop taking place July 14-16, 2008. Six high school teachers will be selected to attend this three-day workshop, which will run from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day Teachers will be asked to evaluate the program and provide valuable input into the structure and development of a five day workshop for 2009. The program is a collaboration between The Scripps Research Institute and the Miramar College Biotechnology Center.
We have developed a program that we hope answers those all-important student questions of “so what?”, “who cares?”, and “is this going to be on the test?”. Our timeline will take you from the initial extraction of DNA, through the Central Dogma of biology, ending with protein structure analysis. Components of the program begin with hands-on activities in a Miramar College lab classroom with scientists from The Scripps Research Institute. We will learn basic techniques for DNA extraction, DNA sequencing and proteomics studies. The second day will include PCR, DNA Contigs, gene cloning, protein purification, and protein crystallization. Our third day will begin at the San Diego Supercomputer Center with an introduction to BLAST, RasMol and other interactive computer programs available for educators. The day will end with a tour of the Kuhn/Stevens lab at The Scripps Research Institute. Faciliated by Judi Heitz, Chula Vista High School and Susan Moerder, Francis Pakrer School Enrollment Closed
TeacherTECH: Intermediate/Advanced SMART™ Interactive White Board Training Monday- Tuesday, July 21-22, 2008 - 9:00am -3:00pm
This two-day SMART™ workshop will be lead by a SMART™ exemplary educator and is intended for teachers who want to master the fundamentals of the SMART™ Notebook software. By the end of the two days you will have learned how to incorporate SMART™ notebook and ideas into you existing curriculum while having the time to prepare lessons and or a unit to be used in your classroom. Presented by Kelly Smith, The Nativity School Course fee: $85.00 Download Complete Workshop Information and an Application Form
TeacherTECH: Using Apple GarageBand™ Effectively in Your Classroom Wednesday, July 23, 2008- 9:00am -3:00pm
GarageBand™ has many purposes for educators. Podcasts, soundtracks, musical compositions, sound editing/mixing, as well as the spoken word, are just some of the many uses of this amazing program. There are a number of communities sharing GarageBand™ -made music, many by and for students. In this beginning workshop, basic instruction will be combined with project-based exploration, with great flexibility based on individual needs. Presented by Kelly Smith, The Nativity School Course fee: $45.00 Download Complete Workshop Information and an Application Form Note: You will need to bring your own Mac laptop to this workshop.
TeacherTECH: iWeb™ - Create a Webpage for Your Classroom Thursday, July 24, 2008- 9:00am -3:00pm
Ready to open your classroom to the World Wide Web? In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of iWeb™ and how to best incorporate music, video, photos, and podcasts into your website. This workshop is geared for educators using the Mac platform, with beginner to advanced computer skills. Prior iWeb™ experience is not required. The final outcome of this workshop will be to create a webpage that is functional, informative, and full of pizzazz!. Presented by Kelly Smith, The Nativity School Course fee: $45.00 Download Complete Workshop Information and an Application Form Note: You will need to bring your own Mac laptop to this workshop.
TeacherTECH: Beginning SMART™ Interactive White Board Training Friday, July 25, 2008 - 9:00am -3:00pm
This is a beginning workshop for teachers who are ;starting to use or who are interested in using a SMART™ Interactive Whiteboard. This workshop will introduce you to SMART™ Board hardware and software. You will learn how to create engaging interactive lessons to meet the needs of your students, as well as find;lessons and templates that correlate to the standards. This workshop, appropriate for teachers of all grade levels, will give practical ways on how to keep students focused and engaged while learning key components of the curriculum. Presented by Kelly Smith, The Nativity School Enrollment Closed
TeacherTECH: Computer Mapping: Going Digital to Explore Our Earth Two Sessions - 8:30am-3:00pm daily Monday- Wednesday, July 28-30, 2008 – Beginning GIS for Educators: Jump On In! Thursday- Friday, July 31- August 1, 2008 – Intermediate GIS for Educators: One Step Further!
These two workshops will teach you the basics of using computer mapping software platforms in your classroom. We will introduce you to 2 GIS software platforms, ArcGIS 9 and ArcGIS Explorer. We will have some fun with GPS technology and introduce you to creative ways to use satellite based imagery and real world scientific datasets in the classroom. Students today are intrigued and easily engaged with the use of spatial mapping tools. Learn how to tap into their skills and unstoppable curiosity by using digital mediums to create standards based curriculum. Join us to “Go Digital” and explore our world with the best in cutting edge technologies.
The beginning workshop will introduce you to the basic skills and data sets you’ll need to get started with GIS. We want you to become excited about using computer mapping with your students, as well as confident in your skill levels and proficiency. You don’t need to be tech-savvy to sign up. Let us help you get there! You will learn about the capabilities of a GIS, how to access and incorporate real world data sets for your specific lesson plan ideas, and how to sustain your enthusiasm for blending technology and pedagogy in any subject.
The intermediate workshop will focus on advanced skills of spatial analysis and allow you time to work on creating your own lesson plan. Our two instructors and technical assistant will be available to you to allow for plenty of one-on-one time and exploration specific to your needs and interests. Presented by Michelle Kinzel, Oregon State University and Eileen Goff, San Diego Mesa College Course fee: Beginning GIS for Educators $145.00; Intermediate GIS for Educators $95.00; Both Workshops $210.00 Download Complete Workshop Information and an Application Form
TeacherTECH on the Road Technology Tools Web Workshops
TeacherTECH on the Road in collaboration with ReadyTalk™ will begin providing a web seminar of each of our popular technology tools workshops held at SDSC. Unable to join us in person? No problem! Join us from the comfort of your home or school computer. All you need is a phone and an internet connection and you will be able to hear the workshop presenter and see the presenter’s computer screen as you are guided step by step in learning each new software we present.
Look for Exciting New Workshops Coming This Fall!
If you are interested in virtually participating in this workshop, please let us know.
