1 Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School Professional Development PDERI Course (Event 808) 9/7/04-1/10/05 Instructor: Jeffrey Shitaoka,

2 Today’s Agenda Housekeeping/FAQs Course Overview Intro Lesson –DOE AUP –Course Website –Homework Expectations Wrap-Up Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004 “Go Easy on Me Mr. Shitaoka!” Image: ~dragon/wolfman.gif

3 Housekeeping/FAQs Fill in /attendance Fill in volunteer snack/drink list Pick up a file folder, write name on the folder. (Last Name, First Name) Registration Questions/Lotus Notes Issues Why am I doing this???? Is Jeff Crazy? Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004

4 Course Overview Duration: 9/7/04-1/10/05; 3 PD credits; $0 10 Face-to-Face meetings –Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 –Oct 12, 26 –Nov 9, 30 –Dec 14 –Jan 4 (Jan 10 – portfolio due) Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004

5 Course Overview Weeks where we do not meet face-to-face: –online resources –individual assistance –time to work on projects/portfolio About You, Your Individual Needs/Levels, and Your Students. Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004

6 Course Overview Student-Centered Learning/Focus is NOT the Technology –Project Based Learning –HCPS II and GLOs Driven, Interdisciplinary –Address Farrington’s SID –Address Personal HTSB/PEP-T Plan –Appropriate Technology Infusion –Deliverables: Go over Learning Results Portfolio (Green Handout) Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004

7 Intro Lesson Internet Driver’s License (later) DOE’s Acceptable Use Policies Electronic Media Release for Students Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004

8 Intro Lesson Presentation Software???: -Presentation: Powerpoint, Keynote, etc. -Spreadsheet: Excel, Appleworks -Video: iMovie, MovieMaker -Web: Dreamweaver -Graphics: Fireworks, Freehand, Flash -Others: Your interest -Combo Plate Lunch Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004

9 Intro Lesson Internet Driver’s License (later) DOE’s Acceptable Use Policies Electronic Media Release for Students Course Website: blogs.law.harvard.edu/shitaoka blogs.law.harvard.edu/shitaoka Purpose (Collaboration, Communication, Assignments) Downloads/Navigation Create login/password Add a comment Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004

10 Intro Lesson Course Website (cont’d): blogs.law.harvard.edu/shitaoka blogs.law.harvard.edu/shitaoka Check regularly for assignments Post questions/comments Contact me: Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004

11 Expectations Check Course Website regularly, couple times a week for assignments: blogs.law.harvard.edu/shitaoka Minimum of 62 hours – DOE requirement for 3 PD credit course. Attendance at Face-to-Face meetings Push yourself to learn something new & assist colleagues Learning Results Portfolio (due 1/10/05) Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004

12 Wrap Up Preferences: Time, location, format Questions Internet Driver’s License Next meeting: Sept. 14 (Tues) 4-6pm, same room Homework: Check course website for assignment. (blogs.law.harvard.edu/shitaoka) Enhancing Student-Centered Projects w/Presentation Software Farrington High School PDERI Event 808 September 7, 2004