TIPS Volume 3, No. 1
September, 2002

     Grade Level Key 
     Suitable for elementary school= Elem,  Suitable for middle school= Middle
     Suitable for high school= High, General interest= Teachers

Editor: Jeffrey L. Jones,
District Tech Resource Teacher
jjones@fayette.k12.ky.us
This website is intended for the instructional use of students and staff of Fayette County Public Schools.

We've changed! Here you will find hints and highlights of the training sessions being offered in the coming months. However, for a complete list of all Ambrose Professional Development offerings, go to the general Professional Development Online Menu. Register for all offerings form that page.


PD Ambrose Highlights (for a complete listing and to register, click at right):

Kentucky Virtual High SchoolEnrollment is now open for professional development offerings through Kentucky Virtual High School: Classes in a variety of technology integration subjects begin September 16th. See class lists and register on line at KVHS's website. 

Flat Stanley Project (Sept. 16, 4:30): Explore this simple way to encourage your elementary student to write, and correspond with students all over the world! - with TRT Guyanne Vaughan.

Interactive Websites with Hot Potatoes (Sept. 24, Oct. 15, 4:30):: Make your website interactive with this simple tool which creates on-line puzzles, exercises, and other content! - with Web support TRT Maggie Wilson

Video Production with Pinnacle (Sept. 9, 4:30): Edit video with your computer! - with district TRT Jeffrey L. Jones

Using Technology to Increase Writing Performance (Oct. 9, 3:45): - Use computers and software throughout the writing process to engage your young writers and improve their performance - with Amy Ford and Dayna Lykins.

Kentucky Virtual Library in the Secondary Classroom (Oct. 10, 4:30): Its your one-stop, extensive source for research and resources! - with Barby Hardy and Jane Smith

Digital Cameras and Image Composer (Oct. 23, 4:30): Take pictures, manipulate them using Microsoft Image Composer, and put the results in Word/Publisher/the Web, or just print them out! - with Mark DiMascio

Literacy and the Web (Oct. 30, 4:30): - Web resources in the support of literacy have been created, and are maintained, by our own TRT staff! Great lesson ideas! - with Adam Brewer.