Wednesday, May 28, 2014

SMART Board PD Opportunity

2 Smartboard PD workshops have been arranged for our members to participate in:
June 11th (beginner) and June 12th (intermediate).
They will be held after school at 4:30pm at:
Woodland Heights P.S.
474 Springbank Dr, London, ON N6J 1G8

 A light dinner will be provided to our members participating.

Space is limited so please register early to avoid disappointment.

Registration now open via
www.etfotvot.com

Smartboard Basics Workshop:


 Walking into a new class can be challenging enough, why does classroom technology have to make it more difficult? If you are new to interactive whiteboards, this session will help introduce you to the technology and familiarize you with their basic use and functions.
 Participants will be taken step-by-step through the process of opening and accessing Smartboard programs and get to practice making some of their own activities in Smart Notebook.
 Though computer access will be provided, any participants wishing to bring their own laptops are recommended to download the Smart Notebook program at smarttech.com/downloads.

Smartboard Intermediate Workshop:
Do you have an LTO in a class with an interactive whiteboard? You know the basics, but want to learn how to take your lessons to the next level. This workshop is designed to give teachers with some basic knowledge of Smart Notebook tips and examples to make full use of the powerful software. Participants will explore the various functions of the Notebook program, and with examples, start to make their own advanced activities for use in the classroom. Using this software can be a great way to engage students or impress a potential employer, so when it comes to working with an interactive whiteboard, take your skills from 'how?' to 'wow!' today!

Though computer access will be provided, any participants wishing to bring their own laptops are recommended to download the Smart Notebook program at smarttech.com/downloads.

about the presenter: Kevin O'Neill is a core French teacher for TVDSB and technology consultant for RK Publishing. Kevin has presented at conferences and for school boards across the province discussing diverse topics in regards to technology use in the classroom.


We look forward to hosting over 100 members this afternoon at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn for our Spring General Meeting and Elections.  The end of the school year is always a busy time but there are many questions out there regarding these times for Teachers.  Thank you to those of you who will be in attendance showing interest in your professional careers.