technology courses online
Each of the courses listed below is worth PLU credit when successfully completed. To successfully complete a course, you must:
Register for the course. (Space is limited, so please register for only one course at a time.)
Complete the lessons.
Score at least 80 on each test.
Submit the assessment task to Kristy Patterson (via email or courier).
Courses must be completed by May 13, 2012 to receive credit.
After you receive confirmation of your registration for any of the courses below, go to http://troup.howtomaster.com/ to log on.
Communicating
with Technology (3 PLU's)
PLT12232
Topics include:
Introducing, creating, and integrating blogs
Introducing, creating, and integrating podcasts
Introducing, creating, and integrating wikis
Assessment task: Create a lesson plan that includes a viable blog, podcast or wiki. (Be sure to include active links to the online resources.)
To enroll in this course, send your name, school, and ID number to Kristy Patterson. Begin by clicking on the title of the course, then include the requested information in the body of the email.
Sharing
Technology (2 PLU's)
PLT12227
Topics include:
Integrating online photo sharing in the classroom
Using Flickr* and Picasa*
Using online video (including YouTube* and TeacherTube*)
Safety and security issues when using online video
(*NOTE: You are not guaranteed to have access to these sites at school.)
Assessment task: Write a one-page report on precautions that must be observed when using online photos and videos with students.
To enroll in this course, send your name, school, and ID number to Kristy Patterson. Begin by clicking on the title of the course, then include the requested information in the body of the email.
Teaching
with Technology (1 PLU)
PLT12229
Topics include:
Examine ways to integrate technology in the classroom
Examine how technology can affect learning methods
Explore technology in relation to learning theories
Use technology to reach all intelligence types
Examine benefits of technology integration by subject
Assessment task: Download and complete this form describing how this course will affect your classroom.
To enroll in this course, send your name, school, and ID number to Kristy Patterson. Begin by clicking on the title of the course, then include the requested information in the body of the email.
Being
Productive with Technology (1 PLU)
PLT12231
Topics include:
Create curriculum pages
Design web scavenger hunts
Create newsletters using templates
Insert text from other files
Insert and resize clip art
Assessment task: Create a classroom handout or newsletter.
To enroll in this course, send your name, school, and ID number to Kristy Patterson. Begin by clicking on the title of the course, then include the requested information in the body of the email.
Organizing
with Technology (1 PLU)
PLT12225
Topics include:
Create databases
Enter information into databases
Enter data in an Excel grade book
Understand functions
Calculate grade averages
Assessment task: Create a spreadsheet or database.
To enroll in this course, send your name, school, and ID number to Kristy Patterson. Begin by clicking on the title of the course, then include the requested information in the body of the email.
Maximizing
Technology (1 PLU)
PLT12224
Topics include:
Understand PowerPoint templates
Detect and prevent plagiarism
Learn to evaluate educational web resources
Understand cyberbullying
Exercise safe computer practices
Assessment task: Create a PowerPoint presentation.
To enroll in this course, send your name, school, and ID number to Kristy Patterson. Begin by clicking on the title of the course, then include the requested information in the body of the email.
Teaching
with the Net (1 PLU)
PLT12228
Topics include:
Look at web browsers
Examine legal issues with the Internet
Use the standard buttons bar
Save web pages to computers
Copy web page data
Assessment task: Download and complete this form describing how this course will affect your classroom.
To enroll in this course, send your name, school, and ID number to Kristy Patterson. Begin by clicking on the title of the course, then include the requested information in the body of the email.
Microsoft
Excel 2003 (3 PLU's)
PLT12233
This is a comprehensive course that includes:
Microsoft Excel level 1 (beginner)
Microsoft Excel level 2(intermediate)
Microsoft Excel level 3 (advanced)
Note: You must complete all 3 levels and score 80 or higher on all 3 tests to receive credit.
Assessment task: Write a one-page report on how you will use in your classroom what you learned in this course.
To enroll in this course, send your name, school, and ID number to Kristy Patterson. Begin by clicking on the title of the course, then include the requested information in the body of the email.
Microsoft
PowerPoint 2003 (3 PLU's)
PLT12226
This is a comprehensive course that includes:
Microsoft PowerPoint level 1 (beginner)
Microsoft PowerPoint level 2(intermediate)
Microsoft PowerPoint level 3 (advanced)
Note: You must complete all 3 levels and score 80 or higher on all 3 tests to receive credit.
Assessment task: Create a PowerPoint presentation for use in your classroom or school.
To enroll in this course, send your name, school, and ID number to Kristy Patterson. Begin by clicking on the title of the course, then include the requested information in the body of the email.
Microsoft
Word 2003 (3 PLU's)
PLT12230
This is a comprehensive course that includes:
Microsoft Word level 1 (beginner)
Microsoft Word level 2(intermediate)
Microsoft Word level 3 (advanced)
Note: You must complete all 3 levels and score 80 or higher on all 3 tests to receive credit.
Assessment task: Write a one-page report on how you will use in your classroom what you learned in this course.
To enroll in this course, send your name, school, and ID number to Kristy Patterson. Begin by clicking on the title of the course, then include the requested information in the body of the email.
