Rarely, however do we want to capture the entire screen. It is almost unreadable here. Most of the time we want to only capture a Window. To do this, click on the Window you would like to capture. Reduce its size to the informaiton you are interested in capturing. Then use the 2-key command Alt + Prtscr and paste the resulting picture into a Word Document, Powerpoint, or graphic editor. I recommend a graphic editor so you can save it as a .jpg after you resize and crop it. (see below)

This Window was closed around the Epsilen Menu and captured with the 2-key command (Alt+PrtScr)

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Approach 2: There are some great sofware packages and online services that will allow you to capture even more interesting Screen shots. The first package we will use is SNAGIT. The older versions of SNAGIT are free. SNAGIT will allow you to capture an active Menu (which our 2-key commands will not). Here is an example:

SNAGIT will allow you to capture any part of a screen....

You can get SNAGIT from \\maroon\teachers\software OR from Download.com ... In fact if you do a Google search from "free screen capture software" you will find LOTS of programs that will assist you in capturing a screen shot.

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WHAT ABOUT SCREEN RECORDING?? What if you want to work a problem or show how a piece of software is used and you would like to record the screen (with video/audio). How would you accomplish that? Again there are several approaches.

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Approach 2: Google "free screen recording software". The one I use is Camtasia. There is also a free version of that.

Free Studio also allows you to caputer the screen.

You can also use ANY of your interactive tools to record your screen (Smartboard, Mimio, Document Camera, Wireless Tablets). If you have one of these devices, look through the software to see how to record the screen with audio. You can use YouTube to learn your interactive tools. Have an eBEAM? Don't know how to use it? Google a tutorial for it!!! Takes you straight to YouTube and an instructional video on how to use your tool.

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Approach 3: Use your laptop Web Cam to record a message for your students. At least once a semester, you need to give them a "talking head" video. Please limit these as they are usually VERY boring...but on occasion students what to know who they are interacting with online.

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Approach 4: Scheduling a SKYPE synchronous meeting with students is more difficult to fit into everyone's schedules. But you can use this type of tool to demonstrate 3-D experiments/objects or models and so there are times when it may be of value. Online synchronous communications such as chats or Webinars are much more difficult to schedule and should be used sparingly with hybrid courses.

Here is an alternative: \\maroon\teachers\SOFTWARE\StickyNotes Run this application on your PC

Cut up a text and scan using Xerox scanner OR scan a textbook page by page. Email the text doc to yourself and upload it for your student to access. Use Windows 7 features to read the Text to Speech (see attachment) OR download Verbose trial version at:

\\maroon\teachers\SOFTWARE\TEXT2SPEECH and let me know how you like it.

(2) Lesson: http://podcast.arpisd.org/groups/arpisd/wiki/a52e8/GEEK_Lesson_2_Audio_Lectures__iPods.html

OR you can place pictures, graphs, etc. in your Edmodo Library and point to them for your Quizzes.

(2) Click on Launch Dropbox Website

(3) Create a folder you want to Share

(4) OR Select Share an existing folder (if you do this....make sure you make a copy of your files)


Click Next and supply the email address of the person who you wish to share this folder.


Click Share and that person will receive an email which they just have to "accept" the share if they are already a Dropbox customer. That FOLDER will now appear in their DropBox as if it was something they created. Email me if you have questions.

GET YOUR HANDOUTS!

LoTI Framework (rubric)

AUP PROCESS: http://podcast.arpisd.org/users/joy/weblog/c230b/NEW_POLICIES__AUP.html

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LoTI in CHART FORM: http://www.fisd.us/LoTi/loti__levels.htm

LiTi Site and CIP Survey: http://loticonnection.com/index.php/resources/publications/5-cip-framework

Level 0 Video: Example of being out of date! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4nwe7cW_og What if students were as far behind as some teachers?

Teaching at the lower levels of LoTI is like teaching on a low resolution television. Students will remember a little of the information, possibly, like for instance, there were people in this picture, but they won't remember much else, like the details and supporting facts. Using technology appropriately in the classroom helps students to become more engaged and to hold on to information longer with deeper understanding.

As you move up in levels, class time moves from lecture to Doing, Interacting, and Productivity

21st Century Students need to be able to:

--Gather Data

--Evaluate Data

--Analyze Data

--Summarize data

--Write and Publish the results using a method that is personally important

Level 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VSymMbMYHA&feature=related Are you a teacher?

Level 2: Program Examples: AR, STAR, Study Island, OdeysseyWare

Levels 2-3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQlNyTrKhAg Using Classroom Technology Tools

Level 3 :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE06PzYQVzIProductivity Tools in Classroom

Some interesting options!

• QR CODES Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3lrcOhmp9g Use to label trees in a nature walk, label historical sites, give to students to send them to your blog....many more uses.
• 37 Examples of how to use QR Codes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGYqxVrJN-s&feature=related
• Making them out of M&Ms: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd5yzgELGy4&feature=related
• Download I-nigma and then go to http://createqrcode.appspot.com Create you QR Code! Use them on business cards, posters, your blog, etc.

Level 4:

• Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmskHM0V2Ig Skills needing to be taught in a 21st Century Class
• Why Blog? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XMa91uf-so&feature=related

Levels 4-5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7wFrITZ0FA Using discussion boards (Epsilen, Blogs, Edmodo)

Level 5: Use of online Interactive programs for student experiences like:

• Gizmos:
• Babblizer: http://www.splaysoft.com/Site/Babblizer.html
• Etherpad: http://ietherpad.com/
• Wordle: http://www.wordle.net/
• Bubbl.us: https://bubbl.us/
• digital story telling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIkJnwD8OxE&NR=1
• digital book publishing: http://www.lulu.com

Level 6: Students create or problem-solve using advanced technology tools. Examples: interactive website, CAD/CAM design, videos, raps, plays, digital paintings, vblogs,

RESOURCES:

Internet Safety

--http://www.ikeepsafe.org/index.php

--http://www.isafe.org/

, 9-12th grades

Elementary Campus PowerPoint:

Jr H & High School PowerPoint:

THEME: Making Every Student an Active Learner

(need WHOLE Week Workshop Schedule? Download CURRENT Schedule here)

6 hours of GT Credit if you attend 4 Technology Mini-workshops

----Agenda for Smartboard:

----Agenda for Lumens Ladybug Doc Camera

----Agenda for AverMedia Doc Camera

----Agenda for Wireless Tablet

----Agenda for Photo Editing

----Agenda for both eBeam AND MIMIO

HANDOUTS FOR LOTI

This Professional Development is provided to introduce faculty members to Epsilen training which will be used by TEA from this year onward. This training will also introduce you to district goals and new policies and procedures. The focus of Texas education is changing to a more rigorous curriculum supported by a flood of new technology tools. It is important that each teacher and administrator be familiar with how Arp ISD is working towards preparing students & teachers for their challenging futures.

STEP 1. It will be important for you to become familiar with the following policies:

• Updated AUP and AUP Procedures: http://www.arpisd.org/admin/movie.htm

• Updated Process: http://www.arpisd.org/default/AUP_PROCESS.htm

• Updated Regulations: http://www.arpisd.org/admin/regula.html

• Updated Electronic Device Policy: http://www.arpisd.org/admin/POLICY/Electronic_Device_Policy.htm.org

• New Bring our own Technology (BYOT) Policy: http://www.arpisd.org/admin/BYOT.htm

• Updated Purchasing Policy: http://www.arpisd.org/admin/pp.htm.org

• Updated Inventory Policy: http://www.arpisd.org/admin/AUP/invpol.htm

• New Internet Safety Policy for CIPA: http://www.arpisd.org/admin/ExhibitK.htm

Please read these policies. Most are just a page. You will be taking a quiz over these in Epsilen.

STEP 2. Each teacher will be responsible for preparing students with 21st Century Skills by incorporating from Pre-K to 12th grades Internet Safety, AUP, and technology integrated lessons into each classroom.

We are giving you an opportunity to set goals in your classroom using the Levels of Technology Integration (LoTI) template for walkthroughs. Here is an example:

Scoring Rubric for LoTI is here:

AUP PROCEDURES

• We have prepared PowerPoints and Documents to assist you with this process. These is listed below by gradelevel. These may also be found at: http://www.arpisd.org/admin/movie.htm in the pulldown menu:
• ---Pre-K PowerPoint
• ---Pre-K Parent Letter
• ---Pre-K Test
• ---Kindergarten-First PowerPoint
• ---Kindergarten-Second Parent Letter
• ---Second Grade PowerPoint
• ---Third Grade PowerPoint
• ---Third - Fifth Grade Parent Letter
• ---Fourth-Fifth Grade PowerPoint
• ---Junior High PowerPoint
• ---High School PowerPoint
• TEST & Documentations BY GRADE LEVEL: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/admin/AUP/aup_test.htm We have prepared a short Quiz for each grade level which supports the district policies.
• We have purchased instructional materials for you to use in your classroom at each gradel evel through SimpleK12. You will be logging into these materials during this inservice
• We have purchased online lessons for you to become more proficient in technology skills through SimpleK12 and Atomic Learning
• We have assigned you a mentor to work with you individually so that you can better integrate technology into your classroom.
• We have developed online QuickStarts for you get help as you need it, when you need it

STEP 3: Please watch the following PowerPoint (including movies).

STEP 4: Sign up for the following online Course by clicking on the link below and "joining the course". Complete all the lessons and then take the Quiz. You will receive 6 hours of GT CTE for this Professional Development Module.

http://www.epsilen.com/crs/1011388

Video Pad/ DEBUT QuickStart Video:

QuickStart Windows Live Movie MakerIf you want to know who to convert your WMV file to MP4 click on the link below.
http://podcast.arpisd.org/users/joy/weblog/c0c3b/FreeStudio_QuickStart.html

To sign on to Epsilen, please visit: http://www.epsilen.com/LandingSite/index.aspx I will give you your usernames

Writing Form for Blog

--Math: http://podcast.arpisd.org/users/hillaryb/weblog/20d0b/Digital_Resourcse.html

--ELA: http://podcast.arpisd.org/users/ellis/weblog/9de35/Digital_Resources.html

This document is an example of how to use the Writing Form

Here is a BLANK writing form that you can add to your Blog with your Questions.

You will also need to set your Proxy Settings at School

NEED PROXY SETTINGS FIXED:

If you have ALREADY loaded Dropbox and need to fix your Proxy settings, please right mouse click on the Dropbox Icon in your Task bar (lower left hand corner of your screen)

Click on the Proxy Tab

Adjust your settings as shown below. For Username and Password use your regular network username (preceeded by arpisd\ ) and password. Then Click OK

Now Click on the GENERAL TAB and UNCHECK "Enable LAN Sync"

CLICK OK.