Each of the courses listed below is worth PLU credit when successfully completed. To successfully complete a course, you must:

1. Register for the course. 
2. Complete the lessons.
3. Make a passing score on the tests.
4. Submit the assessment task to Kristy Patterson (via email or courier).
5. Courses must be completed by May 16, 2010 to receive credit for the 09-10 school year.

[ For information about how to get credit for the PD 360 online courses, click here. ]

     This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       (3 PLU's)                             PLT10165

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.

     This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       (3 PLU's)                                PLT10159

Topics include:       

• Introducing and integrating interactive whiteboards
• Integrating online searches in the classroom
• Introducing, creating, and integrating web pages using Google Page Creator

Assessment task:   Create a web page using Google Page Creator. Include at least one hyperlink. (If you have an existing teacher web page on another site, include a hyperlink to that page.) 

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.

     This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       (2 PLU's)                                                 PLT10158

 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.

    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       (1 PLU)                                               PLT10156

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.

    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it      (1 PLU)                                       PLT10166

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.

    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       (1 PLU)                                             PLT10162

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.

    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       (1 PLU)                                                    PLT10163

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.

    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it        (1 PLU)                                                       PLT10157

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.

     This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       (3 PLU's)                                     PLT10167 

This is a comprehensive course that includes:

• Microsoft Access level 1 (beginner)
• Microsoft Access level 2(intermediate)
• Microsoft Access level 3 (advanced)

Note:  You must complete all 3 levels and pass all 3 tests to receive credit.

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.

    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       (3 PLU's)                                                        PLT10164

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 pass all 3 tests to receive credit. 

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.

   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       (3 PLU's)                                               PLT10160

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 pass all 3 tests to receive credit. 

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.

    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       (3 PLU's)                                                      PLT10155

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 pass all 3 tests to receive credit. 

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.