PresentingHistoryTechnologicalApplicationsforStudentPresentations

// Presented by John Wren, University of Massachusetts Lowell // SESSION A: FEBRUARY 15, 2011 **OR** SESSION B: FEBRUARY 16, 2011 - READING MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER COMPUTER LAB
 * Presenting History: Technological Applications for Student Presentations **

This hands-on session will introduce teachers to online resources for the creation of student projects and assignments in the U.S. history classroom. Resources to be examined may include: Jing, a web screen, image and video casting software, Glogster, a program that allows users to create multimedia images or posters, and Prezi, a web based presentation tool. Examples and tips for effective implementation will be discussed and shared. All of these programs are free, useful for both Macs and PCs, and are accessible over the Internet.


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with break || Classroom Applications, How-To, and Hands-On Time: Glogster, Prezi, & Jing ||
 * Approximate Session Agenda: **
 * 8:00 - 8:15 || Arrival, Check-in, and Materials ||
 * 8:15 - 8:30 || Introductions and Log-In ||
 * 8:30 - 11:30
 * 11:30 - 12:10 || Lunch on Your Own: RMHS Cafeteria, brown bag, or local take-out ||
 * 12:10 - 2:15 || Classroom Applications, How-To, and Hands-On Time: Glogster, Prezi, & Jing ||
 * 2:15 - 2:30 || Closing and Evaluation Survey ||

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