TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Gary Krueger, AKA Professor Gizmo
GRADE LEVEL: K-12
 

This course is split equally between GPS Technology and creating easy websites.  Educators can use the information gained in this class directly in and out of the classroom.

The GPS and Geocaching section can be used in the classroom to enhance teaching in various areas of education and can be used outside the class for student and teacher recreation and relaxation.  GPS technology can be an asset to actively engage students in learning a multitude of related classroom topics.

The webpage component of this course will use Microsoft Publisher to very easily create a website.  The educators will be creating a vibrant web site that can be used for a host of classroom functions.  This especially valuable for home/school communication.  Pages of the website can be dedicated to homework, tutorials, and links to class related pre-selected websites, supplies needed, field trip information, and an online newsletter.

Average technology skills are required.  It is not required but highly recommended that participants have use of a GPS receiver for the week.