SMART Board Professional Development – At Your Site
We will be continuously adding various SMART product sessions to this page. Please check back over the coming months to register. If you would like us to come to your site to work with your staff, or if a group of you would like to request a specific workshop, please email Avril French Varga at afrenchvarga@evolutionav.ca to take advantage of group rates . We’d be happy to travel anywhere in the province!
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* Please note that online registration is payable using credit card, (Visa, Mastercard) and Paypal only and that your spot is only secured when payment is received. Please register early to ensure your spot. In the Paypal portion of the registration process - billing address must match your credit card address in order for the transaction to be completed successfully.
* A limited number of laptops will be available on a first come first served basis so email instructor before registering if you require one for a session.
SMART Notebook Level 1 PD Workshop – March 1, 2012– Winnipeg
Thursday March 1, 2012 – Thursday March 1, 2012
971 Wall Street
Description:
Beginner/Intermediate level, K-12
Increase your effectiveness with Notebook collaborative learning software! This intensive full-day session created by SMART Technologies focuses on the tabs, toolbars, menus, and features of SMART Notebook software. Cost includes take-home learner workbook.
Modules include:
- Hardware Components
- Ink Aware Applications
- Adding Interactivity to Lessons
- Changing Properties
- Manipulating Objects
- Instructional Design
- Additional Resources.
Date: Thursday March 1, 2012
Session Length/ Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm *( Note longer session time )
Location: Evolution Presentation Technologies
971 Wall Street, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: $169.00 per person plus taxes
Light refreshments provided
Requirements: Basic computer skills and some experience with Notebook Software. You will need to bring a laptop with a full install of SMART Notebook software installed prior to the session date. A few extra laptops will be available on a first come first served basis. (Free download available at www.smarttech.com instructions will be emailed to you.)
Contact Avril French Varga at afrenchvarga@evolutionav.ca for more information.
SMART Notebook Level 2 PD Workshop– March 12, 2012 -Winnipeg
Monday March 12, 2012 – Monday March 12, 2012
971 Wall Street
Description:
Intermediate K-12.
Increase your effectiveness with Notebook collaborative learning software!
This intensive full-day session created by SMART Technologies is a continuation of Level 1, focusing on designing enhanced Notebook activities with a review of the features of SMART Notebook software. Participants receive a SMART Notebook Level 2 Certificate of Completion. Cost includes take-home learner workbook. Participants will be given time to create curriculum specific content.
Modules include:
- Best Practices and Tools
- Structuring, Organizing and Delivering Lessons
- Adding Style and Building Interactive Lessons
- Integrating Rich Media
- Incorporating interactive content
- Additional Resources and Support
Date: Monday, March 12, 2012
Session Length/ Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm ( Note longer session time)
Location: Evolution Presentation Technologies
971 Wall Street, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: $169.00 per person plus taxes
Light refreshments provided
Requirements: Level 1 and requirements or permission from the instructor. You will need to bring a laptop with a full install of SMART Notebook software installed prior to the session date. A few extra laptops will be available on a first come first served basis. (Free download available at www.smarttech.com instructions will be emailed to you.)
Contact Avril French Varga at afrenchvarga@evolutionav.ca for more information.
Getting Started with SMART Notebook– Intro PD Workshop – March 14, 2012 -Winnipeg
Wednesday March 14, 2012 – Wednesday March 14, 2012
971 Wall Street
Description:
Beginner K-12
Feeling a little apprehensive about where to start with your SMART Board? This full day session will offer a hands-on, beginners approach to learning all about the SMART Notebook software at your own pace and learning style to help get you started. Guaranteed to reduce your stress levels and make you feel more comfortable around technology integration.
Workshop Highlights:
•Fundamental skills in using a SMART Board interactive whiteboard
•Simple ways to start using your SMART Board immediately and effectively
•Basic tools and features of SMART Notebook software that can be used to create interactive lessons
•Ready-made templates, rich resources, and time-saving tips and tricks
Date: Wednesday March 14, 2012
Session Length/Time: 9 am – 3pm
Location: Evolution Presentation Technologies
971 Wall Street, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: $169.00 per person plus taxes
Pre-requisites: Basic Computer Skills
Requirements: A laptop with a full install of SMART Notebook software installed prior to the session date and wireless internet capabilities. A few extra laptops will be available on a first come first served basis. (Free download available at www.smarttech.com instructions will be emailed to you.)
Contact Avril French Varga at afrenchvarga@evolutionav.ca for more information.
SMART Response Intro PD Workshop – March 15, 2012 -Winnipeg
Thursday March 15, 2012 – Thursday March 15, 2012
971 Wall Street
Description:
In this hands-on full day session created by SMART, participants will be shown how to create and deliver both formative and summative assessments as well as interpreting results using the SMART Response interactive system.
Modules include:
- Setting up and Using SMART Response
- Creating and Delivering Instant Questions and Question Sets
- Creating Lessons with Assessments in Notebook
- Setting up a Storage System
- Reviewing and Evaluating Results
- Assessing More Effectively
- Additional Resources and Supports
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Session Length/ Time: 9 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Evolution Presentation Technologies
971 Wall Street, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: $169.00 per person plus taxes
Light refreshments provided
Requirements: SMART Notebook software training for SMART Board users Level 1 and Basic Computer Skills or permission from instructor. You will need to bring a laptop with wireless capabilities and a full install of SMART Notebook and Response software installed prior to the session date. A few extra laptops will be available on a first come first served basis. (Free download available at www.smarttech.com instructions will be emailed to you.)
Contact Avril French Varga at afrenchvarga@evolutionav.ca for more information.
Creating Effective and Engaging Lessons with SMART Notebook – March 20, 2012 – Winnipeg
Tuesday March 20, 2012 – Tuesday March 20, 2012
971 Wall Street
Description:
Intermediate K-12
In this session participants will discuss and apply basic elements of design when creating and modifying Notebook files. Learn how to increase student interactivity and engagement with your SMART Board and SMART Notebook software. Time will be given in this workshop for lesson modification and creation so please bring curricular ideas or files to work on.
Topics Include:
• Basic design elements
• Adding interactivity and engagement
• Lesson modification and creation
• Developing Resources
• Incorporating Existing Resources
• Instructional Design
• Best Practices
• Adding Interactivity and Engagement
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Session Length/ Time: 9 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Evolution Presentation Technologies
971 Wall Street, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: $169.00 per person plus taxes
Light refreshments provided
Requirements: Basic computer skills, experience and comfort working with SMART Notebook software and readiness to begin creating lessons with the Notebook Software. You will need to bring a laptop with wireless internet capabilities and a full install of SMART Notebook software installed prior to the session date. A few extra laptops will be available on a first come first served basis. (Free download available at www.smarttech.com Software installation instructions will be emailed to you.)