New After School Training Opportunities

Look on Carats for these new after-school training opportunities.

Managing your Online Persona - I control who sees what! - Part 1 -
This session is an introduction to managing your online persona in all areas of digital life. We will include managing social networks like facebook, keeping yourself and your online information safe. Specific strategies for managing online environments, including privacy settings and protocols for online life. This will be the first in a series of other topics regarding online persona and social networks.

Secondary Session – MS and HS

2:45- 4:15 – HS Library Conference Room

Jan. 24 & Jan. 31- Must attend both sessions for credit

Presenters – Allison Mackley and Traci Landry

Elementary Session 

4:00-5:30 – HS Library Conference Room

Feb. 7 & Feb. 21

Presenters – Allison Mackley and Traci Landry

Creating Digital Content – Part 1

Audience All

Presenter Traci Landry

4-5:30 – Middle School B110 (location may be changed due to audience)

Jan. 9 & 17 – Must attend both sessions for credit. 

Repeat Session -  Jan 26- 4-6:00 With a 1 hour assignment – Middle School B110 (location may be changed due to audience)

Just in time to create that once in a lifetime presentation for instructional purposes, to showcase a special project or activity, Young Learner's Showcase or an end of the year program/celebration. Learn how to use Digital Tools like Photopeach, Xtranormal, Photostory, Voicethread and Smilebox to created amazing and interactive presentations for your classroom and parents. This session will be hands on. Please have digital photos saved on your computer to use.

Getting to know Edmodo  

Edmodo is a secure social learning platform for teachers and students. Edmodo makes collaborating and sharing information easy between the teacher, students and even parents. This course management tool is engaging for students and easy to use by teachers. Come check it out!

Audience All

Presenter – Traci Landry &

4-5:30 – Middle School B110 (location may be changed due to audience)

March 15 & 22 Must attend both sessions for credit.

Managing your Apple Devices (iphones, ipods and ipads Oh My!) – Did you get a new device and are wondering what you can do with it? Then this is the session for you. Learn about specialized apps for using your device as an instructional tool in the classroom as well as using it as a powerful management tool for your professional life.

Audience Elementary

Presenters – Traci Landry & Mark Painter

4-5:30 Middle School B110 (location may be changed due to audience)

Feb. 29 & March 7 Must attend both sessions for credit.

You can register on CARATS.  

There will be more to come including an apple session for Secondary Teachers. Hope to see you at some sessions.