Technology Leadership Academy

Distance Learning Academy

Library Media Specialist (LMS) Academy

Webinar Wednesdays

Online Registration for Spring 2012 classes now open!

Tele Classes for Fall/Spring 2011-2012!
Pick any class, and you will have the option of working either in a PC or Mac environment- or- bring your own laptop (BYOL)! Our classes provide you with lots of ideas and strategies for classroom technology integration that are designed to prepare students with 21^st century skills. These classes provide you with:

Hands-on activities
Focus on student outcomes
Skill building time
Time to create usable lesson plans with newly acquired technology skills

Our tele classes are based on the NETS for Teachers. Find out how to use new technology tools and how to integrate them into your classroom and lesson plans at the same time!

TEACHER TIMESAVERS

New Links for Your Classroom with Videoconferencing & Skype
Oct. 12 (FULL) OR Nov 3 8:30am-3:30pm $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (One Grad. Credit Available)

Find out how to take your students anywhere in the world to connect with experts and collaborate with other students- all without leaving your classroom! You can make these connections using distance learning technology tools like Skype and curriculum videoconferencing. In this workshop, you will have the chance to learn how using videoconferencing and Skype fits easily into your existing programs of study. Come learn how to find, design, and participate in virtual field trips and collaborative projects. These lessons promote higher order thinking skills, increase motivation and create fantastic collaborations. Participants will:

Be introduced to videoconferencing and how it works, and to CSD’s distance learning program, New Links
Compare & contrast videoconferencing and Skype for your classroom
Set up a free Skype account and practice using it by adding contacts, setting privacy settings and looking into education.skype.com
Learn how to find content for both videoconferences and Skype connections
Connect to content providers for videoconference demonstrations
Design virtual field trips or collaborative projects by visiting websites like projects.twice.cc

NEW! Apps for Mobile Devices
Sept. 26 & 27 4-7pm OR Jan. 20 8:30am – 3:30pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (No Credit)

Are you ready to explore the possibilities of mobile learning? Do you find yourself learning on the go? What about your students? Are they connecting to mobile devices on and off your campus? Come to this class and explore the world of learning in your hand! If you or your students have an iPhone, iPad, iPod, Droid or other smart, mobile device this class is for you! We will share the best apps to use with your mobile device to keep you and your students connected, organized, and engaged. By embracing these mobile devices, educators will increase understanding and achievement. Participants will walk away with ideas and a new toolbox of mobile learning applications to provide organization, communication, and curriculum enhancement. This is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) class that will provide you with hands-on time to learn and share.

NEW! Two-Day Class: Friday & Saturday
Cool Tools for Educators: FREE Online Resources
Sept. 16 & 17 OR April 27 & 28 8:30am-3:30pm; $279 CSD member; $349 non-member (Two Grad. Credits Available)

Do you want to make your life as a teacher easier? Are you wanting to integrate technology into your lessons, but don’t know where to start? Come to this two-day class and fill your technology toolbox. You’ll be amazed how many free online tools are out there for you to use. In this face-paced class, we plan to take a look at numerous online tools you can use in your role as an educator. Come learn how to access resources such as lesson plans, rubric makers, web page creators, online quizzes, Internet bookmarking storage, etc., all for free online! Why spend time recreating the wheel when someone else has already done it for you? During this class, explore the wealth of online resources for educators and come away with tips and techniques to make your life easier. Learn how online file management and social bookmarking sites will save you time. Discover how the ALTEC Star Tools, like RubiStar, QuizStar and TrackStar can make lesson planning and assessments easier. Then dive deeper into the Thinkfinity tools; ReadWriteThink, Illuminations, Wonderopolis and others. Finally, we will explore the many uses of free online tools like Stixy, Glogster, and VoiceThread to collaborate and display student work. Learn about the wealth of online resources for teachers and walk away with tips and techniques to make your life easier. The tools shared can be used in your classroom or professional development activities. Fasten your seatbelts for two-days of learning free, timesaving, educational resources.

Moodle Basics: Using a Course Management System
Sept. 22 8:30 am - 3:30 pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (No Credit)

Heard of Moodle, but don't have a clue what it's all about? This workshop is for you! In the first half of the class, find out what this powerful course management system is, how to use it as the one stop website for your class, and how to get your own for free. Participants will have an opportunity to see how other teachers are using Moodle, and try their hands at setting up various features of this powerful course management open source software. In the second half of the class, participants will have an opportunity to practice developing their own course. Lots of hands-on time will be provided to create a sample class and organize it. No prior knowledge of Moodle required.

NEW!! Communicate & Learn Online
Oct. 28 - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (No Credit)

Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel isolated in your role as an educator? Having a PLN (Personal Learning Network) allows you and your students to learn and share with others around the world, 24/7. A PLN is a reciprocal network that you create based on your interests and needs. By developing your own PLN, you generate multiple opportunities to learn from, connect with, gather information and resources, then create and share with people like you. In this class, we will explain how to use an online community to develop your PLN and then share various tools that can help you do so. We will explore online learning communities such as Google Docs and Moodle, and social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. With the new Senate Bill 54 in Missouri, these resources have a different role with our students. We will discuss the movement from an AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) to a RUP (Responsible Use Policy) for students and teachers. Come discover online communities, social networks, collaborative applications and social bookmarking sites to connect & learn online.

GOOGLE TOOLS IN EDUCATION

Come find out all the innovative tools and features that Google has for the classroom. Empower your teaching and learning through Google’s free applications.

Google Tools for Educators
Dec. 13 8:30am-3:30pm OR March 28 & 29 4-7pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (One Grad. Credit Available)

Save time and become more efficient! In this class, participants will learn Advanced Search techniques, develop a Custom Search Engine, and discover easier ways to find images, resources and websites. Learn how to develop your own online Calendar to access anytime, anywhere. Find time to read books, blogs and other helpful resources by creating an RSS feed to your favorites. Then discover Even More Apps! These applications are the hidden treasure of Google. Participants will be introduced to many Google search features such as Realtime Search and the Wonder Wheel. In addition, you will learn how to make the most of Google Books and YouTube in the classroom. Participants will be empowered bythe end of this class with new knowledge about Google Apps. PRE-REQUISITE: You must have a Google Account and/or Gmail.

Online Classroom Collaboration with Google Docs
Nov. 28 & 29 4-7pm OR March 30 8:30am - 3:30pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (One Grad. Credit Available)

Did you know that you could use the basic abilities of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in an online collaborative environment? Are you interested in creating a variety of online forms for assessment through surveys, quizzes, and questionnaires? Would you like to create a classroom website or online collaborative environment? In this full day of instruction, participants will learn how Google Documents and Google Sites can support learning 24/7. Come create using these free Google tools and open up your classroom for your staff and your students. PRE-REQUISITE: You must have a Google Account and/or Gmail.

INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD CLASSES

Understand SMART Boards & ActivBoards while developing interactive Notebook Pages & Flip Charts!

Transforming Learning with a SMARTBoard (Level 1 Training)
Oct. 7 OR March 22 8:30am-3:30pm / Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 OR Feb. 28 & 29 4-7pm
$149 CSD member; $189 non-member (No Credit)

The SMART Board is an interactive whiteboard that can improve the way you teach. Come learn how to use this technology tool in your classroom! This is a class for beginners with no prior knowledge of SMART Boards. Discover how to find and develop lesson plans that make use of this fabulous tool and motivate 21^st century students.

Creating SMARTBoard Lessons to Engage and Motivate Students (Level 2 Training)
Oct. 26 & 27 4-7pm OR March 27 8:30am-3:30pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (One Grad. Credit Available) PREREQUISITE: Level 1 Training or equivalent; not a class for beginners

Do you already have a SMART Board and consider yourself a user? This intermediate class is for you! Come learn some of the advanced features of the SMART Board. Become adept at creating recordings of what you do on the SMART Board for future playback! Find out how to use the video player that comes with your SMART Board to annotate videos. Learn how to attach audio files to objects on the SMART Board, and how to save items that you use often and want to share to the My Content folder. We’ll show you how to find hundreds of Notebook files that have already been created for use on the SMART Board. You’ll be able to find usable files and tweak them.

Best Practices in SMART Notebook Lesson Creation (Level 3 Training)
March 29 8:30am-3:30pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (One Grad. Credit Available) PREREQUISITE: Level 2 Training or equivalent; NOT FOR BEGINNERS; participants will be sent a survey of their skills before enrolling.

Enhance your ability to create professional and interactive SMART Notebook lesson activities! This content creation class provides instruction and best practices for creating content with SMART Notebook collaborative learning software. Available for teachers with intermediate or advanced skills in SMART Notebook software, this class will teach you how to create interactive lesson activities based on curriculum standards and best practices scoring guides. You’ll also collaborate with others teaching in your grade and subject area to design and build lessons. You are encouraged to bring any curriculum materials you might need, such as teacher guides and supplemental materials. Lesson activities created in class will then be shared with other teachers through the SMART Exchange.

Classroom Instruction that Works: Applying Researched-Based Strategies Using SMART Products
Dec. 7 8:30am-3:30pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (No credit available)

Are you familiar with the nine McREL (Marzano) strategies, but aren't exactly sure how you can use them with technology? Do you have a SMART Board, but feel you are not using it to full advantage? Then this class is for you! We will discuss each of the nine classroom instruction strategies in depth and show you how you can use your SMART Board, SMART Response system, SMART Ideas software, SMART document camera and SMART Slate in conjunction with them. Come see ideas for using these SMART products in your classroom and be compliant in using the nine Marzano strategies at the same time. Participants will walk away with concrete ideas and a SMART Notebook file they can use and/or modify.

Transforming Learning with a Promethean Activboard (Level 1 Training)
Nov. 16 & 17 4-7pm OR March 6 8:30am – 3:30pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (No Credit)

Come learn how to use the Promethean ActivBoard and the ActivInspire software in your classroom. A Promethean ActivBoard combines the look and feel of a regular whiteboard with the power of a computer. In this class, you’ll discover how to locate hundreds of lessons that have already been created for use on the Activboard and become familiar with features such as Focus tools, Power tools and the Resource Browser that make your lessons more interactive. This class is for beginners; no prior knowledge of ActivInspire required.

Creating Activboard Lessons to Engage and Motivate Students (Level 2 Training)
Dec. 7 & 8 4-7pm OR March 28 8:30am-3:30pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (One Grad. Credit Available)

Do you already have a Promethean Activboard and consider yourself a user? This intermediate class is for you! Come learn the advanced features of the ActivInspire and create flipcharts. We’ll develop lesson activities that organize lesson resources, make use of sound and images to motivate students and create a story or problem where your students demonstrate knowledge or creativity in a fun way. You’ll be able to create your own usable Activboard flipchart, either from scratch or by tweaking a downloaded lesson. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of ActivInspire or Level 1 Promethean class.

Best Practices in ActivBoard Flipchart Lessons (Level 3 Training)
April 11 8:30am-3:30pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (One Grad. Credit Available) PREREQUISITE: Level 2 Training or equivalent; NOT FOR BEGINNERS; participants will be sent a survey of their skills before enrolling.

Enhance your ability to create professional and interactive Flipchart lesson activities! This class provides instruction and best practices for creating content with ActivInspire learning software. Available for teachers with intermediate or advanced skills in ActivInspire software, this class will teach you how to create interactive lesson activities based on curriculum standards and best practices scoring guides. You’ll also collaborate with others to design and build lessons. You are encouraged to bring any curriculum materials you might need, such as teacher guides and supplemental materials. Lesson activities created in class will then shared with other teachers through the Promethean Planet website.

Support Staff Classes

These classes are specifically targeted for school support staff. Learn new skills or spice up your existing skills in new ways. Have fun while learning practical applications and finding new, free tools to make your job easier.

MS PowerPoint 101 Sept. 7 8:30-11:30am
$75 CSD member; $89 non-member

Don’t know anything about PowerPoint? This training is for you! Come find out how to create multi-slide presentations that use different layouts, graphics, and text. Learn the basics about constructing PowerPoint presentations that engage the audience and convey your message. No prior PowerPoint knowledge required.

Intermediate PowerPoint Tips & Tricks Sept 7 12:30-3:30pm
$75 CSD member; $89 non-member

Know the basics of PowerPoint, but want to jazz up your presentations with style and pizazz? Come learn how to create presentations that use animations, charts, graphs tied to Excel spreadsheets and Word Art.

MS Excel 101 Dec. 9 8:30-3:11:30am
$75 CSD member; $89 non-member

Don’t know anything about Excel? This training is for you! Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet, making a chart from your data, formatting a spreadsheet and printing all or parts of it. Walk away with the basic skills you need to create spreadsheets to use in practical ways.

MS Excel 101 Dec. 9 12:30-3:30pm
$75 CSD member; $89 non-member

Learn fun tips and tricks to use with spreadsheets. Find out how to format cells, merge cells, create pictographs and more!

Free Cool Tools Feb 3 8:30-3:11:30am
$75 CSD member; $89 non-member

Do you want to make your professional life easier? Are you wanting to use technology more, but don’t know where to start? Join us for this class and fill your technology toolbox. You’ll be amazed how many free online tools are out there for you to use in scheduling, organizing and collaborating with your job task

Social Media (FB Twitter, etc.) Feb. 3 12:30-3:30pm
$75 CSD member; $89 non-member

What’s all the buzz about Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites? Have you been asked to create and manage a Facebook Fan Page or a Twitter account for your organization? Want to use these tools to market what you do? This class is for you! Come learn how to create Facebook pages that don’t require “friending” and use Twitter to your best advantage.

Safe Surfing in the Online World
Understand the Internet while learning online safety techniques!

Digital Citizenship: Being Aware of Your Digital Footprint
Jan. 26 8:30am-3:30pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (One Grad. Credit Available)

Do you know what type of digital footprint you are creating? Anyone using the web or a mobile device leaves a digital footprint. We teach our children how to be safe within the physical community, but what about norms for appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to use of technology? Class time will include discussion through the digital lenses of: Access ~ Commerce ~ Communication ~ Literacy ~ Etiquette ~ Law ~ Rights & Responsibilities ~ Health & Wellness ~ Security. Being a Digital Citizen means learning how to properly use the Internet and other technology resources. In order to be successful and safe, today’s students must know how to find, evaluate and utilize electronic resources. Do students have the legal right to copy and paste information from a website into their multi-media presentations and/or their own documents and websites? Participants will learn how to:

·      Read URL web addresses to find their meaning
·      Locate the owner of a website & recognize the intent
·      Conduct an efficient and effective search
·      Evaluate the validity of a website
·      Investigate fair use as it applies to student-created digital documents
·      Discover Creative Commons sources
·      Make smart choices in communicating online

Media Literacy in the K12 Classroom (FULL)
Nov. 7 8:30am-3:30pm; $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (One Grad. Credit Available)

Do your students believe everything they see and hear on the Internet and other media communication? Our digital learners require critical thinking skills to be media literate. Using media to help build critical thinking and communication skills is a life long craft necessary for our 21^st century learners. Participants will share instructional strategies that work and discussion will occur about accessing, analyzing, evaluating and creating media. What steps should be taken to legally and effectively promote digital media projects in education? Learn where to find and how to properly cite music, video clips, and images. We will share experiences with copyright and fair use while creating safe and legal projects for the classroom. Attend this class and learn how to help promote safe, effective student work in the 21st century. We will explore how to integrate media literacy and digital technology across the K-12 education curriculum. Leave this class with information about media literacy in order to formulate your own plan for integrating technology.

TEACHING & LEARNING WITH MULTIMEDIA
Explore rich digital media & interactive learning through visualization!

NEW!! Advanced Discovery: IWB & Media Creation
Nov. 10 8:30am - 3:30pm OR April 11& 12 4-7pm $149 CSD member; $189 non-member (One Grad. Credit Available)

This workshop is for dynamic educators who are enthusiastic about designing lesson activities to increase student engagement and participation. Discover how DE streaming digital media resources can be used with your interactive white boards (IWB). Engage today’s learner by using images, videos, and audio files with your IWB lessons and by creating multimedia projects with your students. Participants will learn how to integrate DE streaming digital media into a variety of applications such as SMART Notebook, Promethean Flipchart, Moodle, Glogster, VoiceThread, Animoto and more. Throughout this class, you will discover ways to develop curriculum-based digital media projects and lessons with DE streaming resources. We will touch on copyright compliance issues, practice finding images and music, create voice-overs using SMART & Promethean IWB recorders, and the free download, Audacity. Skills covered can be applied to any subject area and any grade level.

Prerequisite: Bring a lesson idea, organized in your DE streaming My Content with songs, images, video, and sound files that support your lesson. Participants should already be familiar with SMART Notebook or Promethean Flipchart.

FREE!* Every Other Month Full-Day Discovery Education streaming Training at CSD!

*Free to those schools that purchase DE streaming subscriptions through CSD and to CSD/CSG Members
Free CSD/CSG Members; $189 non-members

CSD offers DE streaming training on the second Monday of every other month during the school year for FREE. Plan to attend this full day of learning and walk away saying, “WOW!” Through your subscription to DE streaming, you receive on-demand streaming and downloading of videos for your classroom, lesson plans, quizzes, images, sound effects, encyclopedia articles, and more! Using Discovery Education streaming, students are engaged in their learning experiences, and teachers have the ability to create standards-based lessons, assignments, quizzes, and writing prompts online. Come learn the user-friendly features including the My DE page and drag & drop features in My Content. Find out about the curriculum focused features including the Ready Zone, STEM Connect and more! Learn how the Interactive Atlas and the Student Center can engage 21st century learners. CSD offers this FREE training every other month on the second Monday of the month during the school year from 8:30am-3:30pm at the Craig Rd. location. Space is limited, so register early!

The following dates are available:

September 12
November 14
January 9
March 12

May 14-CANCELED

For more information, or to schedule personalized workshops at your location on Discovery Education streaming, contact Stephanie Madlinger at or 314-692-1212.

Free Discovery Education Network (DEN) Saturday Conferences

Teachers and administrators worldwide are invited to learn online and in-person on three Saturdays during the 2011-12 school year. Participants can attend in-person regional events hosted by the Missouri DEN Leadership Council and CSD, or join from home. Thousands of educators from around the world connect for these professional development sessions, networking and sharing. Attend one or all of these free, Discovery Educator Network Virtual Conferences. Each Virtual Conference will feature presentations from DEN gurus and other nationally known speakers. These informative sessions will cover a variety of relevant topics, such as differentiating learning with digital content and integrating new Web 2.0 tools into instruction. Those attending in-person gatherings will participate in the online presentations, as well as breakout sessions presented by local STAR Discovery Educators. The fall and spring DEN Virtual Conferences provide a unique opportunity to learn powerful ways to integrate digital media and Web 2.0 tools into your instruction as well as discover an abundance of resources to expand your own personal learning network. The winter DEN SCIcon is an online conference focused on providing participants with some of the most effective strategies for transforming their Science classes through the meaningful and effective integration of digital media content.

A light breakfast, lunch and prizes will be offered at all three Saturday events! Join us for some or all of the fun & food!

Dates:

Fall DEN Virtual Conference Oct. 22 ~ 7:30am – 2:30pm ~ Register for CSD sponsored DEN Conference
SciCon DEN Conference Jan. 28 ~ 7:30am – 2:30pm
Spring DEN Virtual Conference April 21 ~ 7:30am — 2:30pm

For more information about the Discovery Educator Network, the Virtual Conferences or Discovery Education professional development contact Stephanie Madlinger at or 314-692-1212

Digital Media Projects Using Pixie (preK-5 educators) FREE software
Nov 8 or April 13 8:30-11:30 am/$75 CSD member; $89 non-member

Create cross-curricular projects in both print and digital formats, then collaborate using Pixie 3. Pixie is an engaging; award winning, educational software for elementary students. Pixie combines an user-friendly paint program with text options, clip art, voice recording, with standards-based curriculum activities, helping students build 21st century skills as they develop podcasts, online storybooks, videos, and Flash animations. Get ready to address: MO State Standards, 21st Century Skills, Differentiated Instruction, RTI and much more!

Presentations & Portfolios Using Share (6-12 educators) FREE software
Nov 8 or April 13 12:30 – 3:30 pm/$75 CSD member; $89 non-member

Learn how Share is an amazing 21st Century Authoring tool. Share makes it easy to create interactive presentations, PDF and Flash files, and web sites. You will learn how to access templates for design and productivity. Whether you have wanted to learn how to create portfolios, webpages, and brochures or create path animation, this workshop is for you. Learn about K12Share ~ Tech4Learning's safe, online service for publishing student work created in Share.

FREE TO ALL
Pixie Party
April 14 9am – 2pm
You are invited to spend the day sharing ideas and learning what you can do with Pixie. Bring lesson ideas to share. In this free workshop you will have a choice to learn how to create podcasts, movies, trading cards, digital stories, or other green screen digital media products. Refreshments and Door Prizes will be available.

Ongoing Academies

Technology Leadership Academy

Registration is open for all educators (superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, librarians, media specialists, tech coordinators, and teachers) to attend the 2011-2012 TLA. This Academy will assist educators in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to use technology as a tool for more effective and efficient leadership in their schools.

The Technology Leadership Academy will help you:

Focus on leadership skills in technology
Improve classroom use of technology
Develop a vision of how to use technology to improve student performance
Assess strengths and needs of your staff/students in the area of technology
Develop a practical and useful technology plan
Expand your network of colleagues

As a part of the academy, participants will receive the following:

an 8GB iPodtouch OR a 16GB iPad2 +3G
Web Literacy for Educators byAlan November
42 hours of professional development training
attendance at one day of the Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC)
breakfast each day (lunch on your own)

Dates for the 2011-2012 school year are as follows:

October 5
November 9
December 14
January 11
February 14 (METC)
March 7

Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day

Cost: $1200 per person for iPod Touch; $1600 for iPad2

All training sessions will take place at CSD on 1460 Craig Rd. except for the Feb. 14^th session, which will be at the St. Charles Convention Center.

To register, go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D6FSDWD

P.O.'s and credit cards will be accepted. Slots will fill up fast, and space is limited, so register now! If you have any questions, please contact Martha Bogart at 314-692-1258 or .

NEW! Distance Learning Academy (FULL)

Distance Learning consists of many technology facets, allowing for a variety of learning opportunities including e-Learning, online projects, and videoconferencing. In this academy, participants will learn and experience methods of blended learning while also participating in projects with other classes. Additional uses of distance learning through point-to-point videoconferencing (VC) and multi-point connections using H.323 systems will be examined. Participants will learn about other collaborative technologies such as Google docs, blogs & wikis. This academy is designed to immerse participants in collaborative projects over distance learning. The value in creating this personal learning network (PLN) is in the networking and connections between the participants and the distance learning experience throughout the academy. This new multi-session academy is an extension of the New Links Distance Learning program. Participants will have the option to earn credit through Lindenwood University at an additional cost of $60 per credit hour.

Through the Distance Learning Academy, participants will:
• understand distance learning opportunities provided through VC, Skype & Google Apps
• learn distance learning etiquette
• understand social networking protocols
• develop a collaborative Personal Learning Network (PLN)
• explore blogs, wikis, and other free collaborative online tools
• examine problem based activities & lessons
• develop supplemental curriculum for project-based learning activities and lessons
• attend one day of the Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC)
• find support from the New Links Program Coordinator (extended for New Links members)
• receive two e-Learning classes to be used for online portal/courses for students
• learn how to utilize an e-Learning platform to increase student engagement
• have the option to earn 3 graduate credits through Lindenwood University

Dates and times are as follows:

October 12 ~ 8:30 – 3:30
November 15 ~ 4 – 7pm
January 24 ~ 4 – 7pm
February 15 (METC)
March 15 ~ 4 – 7pm
May 3 ~ 4 -7pm
In addition, participants will choose at least one webinar to participate in during November, December, or January.

Cost: $495; premium New Links members $395; standard New Links members $445

To register, go to: http://www.csd.org/tele P.O.'s and credit cards will be accepted. Slots fill up fast, and space is limited, so register now! If you have questions, contact Rebecca Morrison at or 314-692-1274

NEW! Library Media Specialist (LMS) Academy

"Library media specialists empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information." (AASL) This new academy focuses on the changing role of the Library Media Specialist in K-12 education today. Today’s LMS must play the versatile role of an instructional partner responsible for ensuring that students and staff are efficient and effective users of information. The Academy will assist LMS personnel in teaching and connecting the new standards of AASL, ISTE and the NETS. Registration is open for all library media specialists to attend. Participants will have an option to earn 3.0 credits through Lindenwood University for an additional cost of $60 per credit hour.

Participants will:

Learn how to develop lessons that support the AASL, ISTE & NETS Standards
Understand the meaning of media literacy as it applies to 21st century skills
Network with colleagues working in school libraries across the area and globally
Learn digital tools that promote effective use of digital media for K12 students
Examine problem based activities & digital, web & media literacy lessons
Examine best practices for Copyright & Fair Use
Explore digital citizenship and literacy curriculum resources
Contribute in an online learning community, such as Moodle or SchoolTown
Research books by LMS experts such as Joyce Valenza & Kathy Schrock
Participate in 40 hours of blended learning professional development
Attend one day of the Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC)

Dates and times of participation:

face-to-face classes at CSD:

October 27 ~ 4-7pm LMS Academy Kickoff
November 7 ~ 8:30-3:30pm ~ Media Literacy tele class
December 8 ~ 4-7pm LMS academy class
January 26 ~ 8:30-3:30pm ~ Digital Citizenship tele class
March 8~ 4-7pm LMS Academy Celebration

additional online and outreach activities:

Nov 2 ~ online CSDVLC webinar 4-5pm
November 6-12 ~ Media Literacy Week in St. Louis ~ attend choice of event(s)
December 7 ~ online Free Cool Tools webinar 4-5pm
January 18 ~ online Digital Citizenship webinar 4-5pm
February 14 ~ attend 1 day of METC

Cost: $495 CSD Members/$595 Non-members

P.O.'s and credit cards will be accepted. Slots will fill up fast, and space is limited, so register now! If you have questions, contact Stephanie Madlinger at or 314-692-1212

NEW!WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS!

The Virtual Learning Center’s New Links Program is pleased to announce a free line up of webinars during the 2011-2012 school year. These brand new webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 4-5pm and are free to anyone. To sign up for a webinar, click on the title of the webinar below. Even if you can’t attend live, sign up, and you will receive an email notification when the webinar is archived for later viewing. If you have additional questions, contact Rebecca Morrison at

Dates and topics are as follows:

Sept. 21 (Changed from Sept. 28) CSD: Who We Are

What is the Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis and what does it have to offer me? Find out in this informative webinar. Learn how easy it is to become a member of CSD and how your school or district will benefit.

Oct. 12 SMART Board Tips & Tricks: My Content & Gallery Collections

Collected a lot of “stuff” for use with you SMART Board, but having a hard time organizing it? Come learn how to quickly and easily create folders in the Gallery for storage that you can use again and again. Find out how to export your “stuff” from one computer to another and how to find other people’s collections that you can add to your own.

Oct. 19 Advanced Discovery: IWB Media & Creation

Discover how DE streaming digital media resources can be used with your interactive white boards (IWB). Engage today’s learner by using images, videos, and audio files with your IWB lessons and by creating multimedia projects with your students.

Nov. 2 CSDVLC ISTE Affiliate

This informative webinar will familiarize you with the Virtual Learning Center at CSD, its mission, its services and its personnel. In addition, you will find out how to become a member of the newly formed ISTE Affiliate and what its benefits are.

Nov. 16 Using Your SMART Board with Marzano Strategies

Familiar with the nine instructional strategies associated with Classroom Instruction that Works, but not sure how to integrate them with technology? Come find out how to incorporate some of these strategies with your SMART Interactive Whiteboard.

Dec. 7 Free Cool Tools for Educators