Marian Balch, Director
PO Box 259412
Madison,  WI 53725-9412
Phone:
608-576-6166 or608-223-2168
Fax
: 608-223-2159
e-mail:
mbalch@yahoo.com
            www.johnmuiracademy.org 

July 28-August 1, 2008 ~ Verona High School
John Muir Academy
STATEWIDE ACADEMIES

 

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Chiwaukee Academy
Kenosha/Racine Area
August 11-15, 2008
 

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Christa McAuliffe Academy
Appleton Area
July 14-18, 2008
 

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 Cray Academy
Chippewa Falls Area
July 4-7, 2008

 

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Gitche Gumee Academy
Ashland Area
July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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John Muir Academy
Verona Area
July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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Northwoods Academy
Rhinelander Area
August 4-8, 2008
 

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Sally Ride Academy
West Allis Area/June 23-27, 2008
Waukesha Area
/July 14-18, 2008
Grafton Area
/July 28-August 1, 2008
Fond du Lac Area
/August 11-15, 2008

 

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Star Academy
River Falls Area
July 29-August 1, 2008
 

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Washburn Academy
Holmen Area/July 14-18, 2008
Onalaska Area
/July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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WASDI

 

EMPHASIZE THE "SMART" IN SMARTBOARD!

INSTRUCTOR(S): Laurie Yingling, Lumen Christi Catholic School, Mequon
GRADE LEVEL:  K-12
 

Teachers in grades K-12 will work smarter not harder with a SMARTBoard in their classroom and a little effort.  This hands-on workshop will offer tips and tricks to use the interactive board as a classroom efficiency tool and student motivator.  Discover intuitive tools and tons of websites to create higher-order-thinking lessons and group activities using 21st Century Skills.  Increase student learning and attention with common computer applications.  Learn how to record classroom routines and participate in distance learning. A SMARTBoard allows an educator to differentiate instruction and enhance learning for ALL students.  For new or soon-to-be SMARTBoard users or those looking for skill enhancement.  Tons of handouts!

By the end of the course, participants will:

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Understand the benefits of SMARTBoard use.

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Know how to use the SMARTBoard effectively to increase student motivation and understanding.

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Provide differentiated learning opportunities for students.