Current Schedule of Tele Classes

Student-Centered Focus!

Cooperating School Districts has upgraded its tele computer lab that replicates the type eMINTS classroom (a classroom in which there is one computer for every two students) and includes enhanced features. This room is equipped with:

+14 computer workstations running both Macintosh and Windows XP operating systems and connected to the Internet with webcams
+Software applications include:
+Microsoft Office 2007 (Win) and 2007 (Mac)
+Inspiration, Kidspiration and SMART Ideas
+ iLife
+SMART Board & Promethean Activboard
+Student response systems: SMART's Senteos and Promethean's Activotes
+Polycom 4000, interactive two-way audio and video equipment that can be used for videoconferences and distance learning
+Document camera and DVD player

We have the capability of conducting all types of staff development sessions that can be delivered either on-site or over the videoconferencing equipment. Come take advantage of this new Technology Enhanced Learning Environment!

How Teaching with Technology Can Improve MAP Scores
Technology is a tool that prepares students with the higher order thinking and questioning skills needed for the workforce. When students work with technology and the Internet, they are required to use these skills. Each project they work on is, in essence, a performance task. All of the tele classes are designed from a constructivist learning theory foundation that the Show-Me Standards are based on. The instruction is inquiry-based and project oriented.

Our philosophy is that technology integration takes many hours of training and is an on-going process. Our newly revamped tele classes are designed to move you along this process. By introducing skills in the first half of the class and then immediately integrating those skills into project examples, you will develop a usable product for your classroom.

All tele classes held at
1460 Craig Road
St. Louis, MO 63146

If you see a tele class you would like for your staff or department, please call or email the contacts listed below.

 Our tele lab is equipped with  computers that use both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Pick any class, and you will have the option of working either in a PC or Mac environment. Our focus is on student outcomes and developing 21st century skills. These classes provide you with:

* Hands-on activities
* Focus on student outcomes
* Skill building time
* Time to create usable lesson plans with newly acquired technology skills

Find out how to use new technology tools &  how to integrate them into your classroom and lesson plans at the same time!

2009-2010 Technology Leadership Academy (TLA)
Cooperating School Districts is pleased to announce that registration is open for all educators (superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, librarians, media specialists, tech coordinators, and teachers) to attend the 2008-2009 TLA. This Academy will assist educators in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to use technology as a tool for more effective and efficient leadership in their schools.

The Technology Leadership Academy will help you:
* Focus on leadership skills in technology
* Improve classroom use of technology
* Develop a vision of how to use technology to improve student performance
* Assess strengths and needs of your staff/students in the area of technology
* Develop a practical and useful technology plan
* Expand your network of colleagues

As a part of the academy, participants will receive the following:
* an 8GB iPodtouch
* Using Technology with Classroom Instruction Works by Howard Pitler, et.al
* Web Literacy for Educators by Alan November
* 42 hours of professional development training
* attendance at one day of the Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC)
* breakfast and lunch each day of the training

Dates for the 2009-2010 school year are as follows:
* October 2
* November 4
* December 9
* January 6
* February 9 (METC)
* March 3

Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day
Cost: $1200 per person

All training sessions will take place at CSD on 1460 Craig Rd. except for the Feb. 9th session, which will be at the St. Charles Convention Center. To register, go to:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=WKLdcK0RaBoqqyN5c6z_2b3Q_3d_3d

P.O.'s and credit cards will be accepted. Slots will fill up fast, and space is limited, so register now! If you have any questions, please contact Martha Bogart at 314-692-1258 or mbogart@csd.org.

Show-Me a Movie: Digital Storytelling Contest for Missouri Students!
Show-Me a Movie is a digital storytelling contest for Missouri students to demonstrate their creativity and digital moviemaking skills. Based on curriculum and with a content focus, the videos will showcase what students know, care about, and are able to do.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the different divisions of each category. December 15, 2009 is the contest deadline. Entries must be received no later than 5 p.m on this date. Entries received after this deadline will not be considered. Mailed entries should be addressed to:

Show-Me a Movie
Cooperating School Districts
1460 Craig Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63146
Email entries to: mbogart@csd.org

The winners will be contacted in January, 2010, and they will be show-cased at the Midwest Education Technology Conference on February 9, 2010. For more details and the entry form, go to: http://www2.csd.org/showmemovie/index.htm

For more information, contact:
Nancy George
(314) 692-1251 ngeorge@csd.org

or
Martha Bogart
(314) 692-1258 mbogart@csd.org.