T6¹

Technology in 60 Minutes
Professional Development that is brought to your campus by the Educational Technology Department.

Currently Scheduled T60s

In the event you need to attend a T60 on a campus other than your own you may do so.

In district: View schedule

For an employee to access this file away from the district network:

  • Go to Employee Connect and navigate to:
  • KleinShare
  • Dept_Ed Tech
  • Public
  • T60
  • Click the T60 Schedule file to open it.
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2012-2013
T60#1: Gaggle, More Than Just email
Gaggle is more than just email for students. Come see what Gaggle has to offer in the way of approved Web 2.0 tools that students can use for instruction in the classroom.

Before attending, please login to Gaggle to make sure your account is current. If you have questions or need help, please see the librarian on your campus before the T-60.
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T60#2: Starboard New Features
StarBoard has a new look! Come see some of the great new features of the StarBoard software and how it can work in your classroom.
*If you are bringing your own XP  laptop, you will want to download StarBoard Version 9.4 from RAP
T60#3: Inspiring Instruction with Inspiration 9
Do you need a solution to tap into the learning style of visual thinking? Inspiration is the perfect tool for you and your students. Version 9 of Inspiration is now available! Come learn new ways for your students to use Inspiration to enhance their learning by creating interactive activities.

Inspiration Video – What’s new in version 9?

http://www.strategictransitions.com/useredits/file/I9Whats_New_Web.mov

Activity Examples in Inspiration

http://www.inspiration.com/community/lessons-and-ideas/browse

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2011-2012
T60#1 Visual Learning: Manipulating Graphics
During this T60 session teachers will learn skills to find, cite and edit graphics for instructional use. The one-hour session will include some research on the importance of teaching with the use of graphics.
T60#2: Visual Learning: Visual Communication of Data
During this T60 session teachers will have the opportunity to increase their spreadsheet skills to interpret data they use from Eduphoria Aware. During the one-hour session, teachers will learn how to use custom filters and conditional formatting, as well as how to incorporate various chart components to make data more visually comprehensible.
T60#3: Visual Learning: Graphics and Instruction
During this T60 session teachers will gain experience using graphics in various software applications used in Klein ISD classrooms K-12. This one-hour session will include information on best practices for using resources from the Library of Congress to facilitate more complex student reasoning.
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2010-2011
T60#4 Movie Maker
Learn how to create movies using Movie Maker to help students demonstrate their understanding of concepts.

Movie File Tips
Any Video Converter
Discovery Streaming Download
T60#3 Audacity
Audacity is an audio editor and recorder that can be used instructionally. Come learn how to mix sound files and explore the possibilities of creating and using them with students.

Audacity Handout
Podcast Hotlist


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T60#2: Using Multimedia in Inspiration

Inspiration is a visual thinking tool that helps students communicate concepts with the power of multimedia to improve their understanding. You will learn how to be comfortable inserting and working with video clips within your Inspiration diagrams.

Inspiration Reference Card
Butterfly Example
Inspiration Template

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T60#1: Discovery Streaming as a Multimedia Resource

If you don't have a Discovery Streaming account, please see your librarian before the T60 to get your passcode.