December, 2001
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Into the Classroom
STLP News
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Literacy On Line
Tech Help
Tips from the Pros
Training Schedule at the Ambrose Lab
Staff
profiles
Miscellaneous
"The network is down . . . "
(humor)
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Editor: Jeffrey L.
Jones,
District TRT jjones@fayette.k12.ky.us
| This website is intended for the instructional use of students and staff of Fayette County Public Schools |
Classes for the months of January, 2002
Register by email: mdimasci@fayette.k12.ky.us
(Ambrose classes only)
Suggest a class: jjones@fayette.k12.ky.us
| By Date: | January | The following PD classes are
offered on-line through KVHS:
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By Subject: |
 Digital
Cameras |
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| Excel
2000 |
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Fireworks (graphics)
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Front Page
(intro)
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Front Page
(Intermediate)
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 Kidspiration
[canceled - see note below] |
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| Literary
Book Club |
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| MS
Office (Classroom applications) |
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| Paint
Shop Pro (graphics) |
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| PowerPoint |
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Publisher
(brochures) |
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| Studio
DC10plus (video editing) [canceled - see note below] |
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| Word
2000 |
| Date/Time/Credit | Class | Presenter |
| Tuesday, January 8 -- 1:00-2:30 | Word 2000 Levels 1 and 2 -- For beginners, we will include entering/editing text; selecting, then formatting text; cutting, copying and pasting text using the clipboard; save vs. save-as; retrieving a saved file; creating a new file; printing and print preview. Also included in this session will be: using headers and footers; creating templates; using indents, setting tabs, adding bullets and numbering; using page breaks and "right-click" tips. | Mark DiMascio |
| Wednesday, January 9 -- 4:30-6:00 (1.5 hrs. PD credit) | Technology Tips and Tricks using Microsoft Office -- Tons of simple things you can do in the classroom using MS Office Programs. Includes time to make-and-take. | Barbara Barr |
| Thursday, January 10 -- 4:00-5:30 (1.5 hrs. PD credit) | Introduction to FCPS Literary Book Club -- This session will help teachers learn how to use this web-based resource to foster literacy. Students can now walk through the steps of creating and submitting book reviews online. Come learn how to use this exciting resource in your classroom. | Cathy
Brandt |
| Tuesday, January 15 -- 4:30-6:00 (1.5 hrs. PD credit) | Introduction to Using Digital Cameras with Microsoft Image Composer -- We will create pictures using digital cameras, then use Image Composer to do basic editing and reformatting of the pictures for use in Word/Publisher documents, or for posting on the Web. | Mark DiMascio |
| Wednesday, January 16 -- 4:30-6:00 (1.5 hrs. PD credit) | Using Publisher to Create A Brochure -- This session will walk you through the steps in creating brochures with your students. Brochures are a great alternative to using word processing for student writing. Publisher gives students the opportunity to show creativity and style. Ideas for use with students will also be provided. | Kim Overstreet |
| Thursday, January 17 -- 4:30-6:00 (1.5 hrs. PD credit) | Introduction to Paint Shop Pro -- Paint Shop Pro is an inexpensive alternative to the clunky Microsoft image manipulation products bundled with FrontPage and Office2000. We will cover how to import and transform pictures, create Web icons and menu bars, embed text, and use layers to create flexible and changeable graphics. The results of your work will improve the appearance and flexibility of PowerPoint, Word, videos, and Web pages. | Jeffrey
Jones |
| Tuesday, January 22 -- 1:00-2:30 | Excel 2000 Levels 1 and 2 -- Beginning topics will be covered, including: entering data, functions and formulas; editing information in cells; tips to selecting multiple cells in formulas; setting margins, printing gridlines and graphing data. In addition, we will cover: organizing and enhancing workbooks with cell notes, text boxes; graphing data from worksheet; using Excel 2000 as a database; using an Excel 2000 database to perform mail merges. | Mark DiMascio |
| Wednesday, January 23 -- 4:30-6:00 (1.5 hrs. PD credit) | Graphic Design Using Macromedia Fireworks -- This session will cover the basics of using advanced graphics editors to create and enhance the graphics and photos on your website. It will cover such topics as layers, blends, and image transparency. We will also cover image effects and filters. | Mike
Johnson Adam Brewer  |
| Thursday, January 24 -- 4:30-6:00 (1.5 hrs. PD credit) |
Creating A Classroom Web Page -- This hands-on workshop for beginners will take you through the process of designing and creating a classroom web page ready to post to your school's web server. A great way to communicate with students and parents: use MS FrontPage to create a classroom web page that brings the school and home together in a learning environment. |
Maggie
Wilson |
| Monday, January 28 -- 4:30-6:00 (1.5 hrs. PD credit) | Advanced Kidspiration -- This class has been cancelled. If you're interested in this software, contact Jenni Keith a jkeith@fayette.k12.ky.us or your Technology Resource Teacher for help. | Jenni Keith |
| Tuesday, January 29 -- 1:00-2:30 | Introduction to PowerPoint 2000 -- Learn the step by step process of creating a professional slide presentation. Techniques covered include adding text, clipart, backgrounds and sound to the presentation. | Mark DiMascio |
| Wednesday, January 30 -- 4:30-6:00 (1.5 hrs. PD credit) | Video Production using Pinnacle Systems DC10+ -- This class has been cancelled. If you'd like help with DC1-+, contact Jeffrey Jones at jjones@fayette.k12.ky.us for individual assistance. | Jeffrey
Jones |
| Thursday, January 31 -- 4:30-6:00 (1.5 hrs. PD credit) | Creating Online Forms Using FrontPage 2000 -- Learn how to create an online form using FrontPage 2000, and how to create an online search form to view results. FrontPage will set up the database for you. This session is NOT for beginners. | Maggie
Wilson |