Jan+28th+Training+Day+for+Mentors+and+Trainers

=Agenda= Introduction and opening activity - Julia Update and planning - What is needed for tech support of teachers? - Julia Alasdair – Technology Plan for 2009

Julia – The best kept secret - "Inspiration" Inspiration

Technology Partners Program - Julia, Kevin, Susan


 * 10:30- 12 noon New Technologies**

Power and Potential by Jaimie Ashton from SmartTechnologies This presentation will introduce educators to the power & potential of the SMART classroom solution. SMART offers a robust set of resources and a full ecosystem of support to help you bring a new level of interactivity to lessons. We will explore the place of technology in the classroom and offer a variety of suggestions for creating a dynamic classroom to meet the needs our 21st century students. Smartboard/ Smart Table http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_FRmYXtneQ CBC interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy4c5uSMMA0&feature=related


 * Integration projects**

Jennifer Rossi – Podcasting in French Shelagh Lim - Using First Class, Tips and Tricks Susan Hellman – Voice Threads John Mohr – Research paper: Issues with Online Testing in the K to 12 Sian Osborne – Scratch


 * Next training date:**

**Feb 21st with Jason Ohler** **- keynote address at SFU Surrey Theatre at 10am. Hands-on workshop to follow in the afternoon. Please register through Julia or Kevin.**