CO MP U TER S AN D TECHN OL OGY
CI 810
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MediaBlender: Project-Based Learning with Multimedia COURSE # INSTRUCTOR DATES
LOCATION GRADE METHOD COURSE FEE PSU CREDIT FEE
K3522MG Graduate Stephen Zvolner Jan 9-Mar 24 Register anytime between term dates with 45 days to complete course Fully online A-F $140 Grad $55 Grad
Explore the exciting possibilities of incorporating student-created multimedia projects into the curriculum using MediaBlender. MediaBlender allows students to create media-rich presentations including text with hyperlinks, images, sound, animation, video, and interactivity. Explore the principles of project-based learning using multimedia, how to integrate multimedia technology into the curriculum, and how to manage and evaluate student-produced multimedia projects. This course is aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards, National Education Technology Standards (NETS), and the No Child Left Behind Act. Offered cooperatively by Portland State University and Stephen Zvolner. REGISTER:
smzvolner@stthomas.edu; 847-864-8677
Basic computer skills required. Technology requirements: Mac OS X 10.4 or later; Windows XP or Vista.
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4 CREDITS
Mobile Devices in the Classroom COURSE # INSTRUCTOR DATES LOCATION GRADE METHOD COURSE FEE PSU CREDIT FEE
K3463MU Undergraduate K3463MG Graduate Rojanne Brown Jan 9-Mar 24 Register anytime before Feb 15 Online correspondence course A-F $270 Undergrad/$270 Grad $220 Undergrad/$220 Grad
learning tools. Offered cooperatively by Portland State University and Innovative Technology for Educators, Inc. REGISTER:
www.it4educators.com/main/coursesession.aspx; it4educators@gmail.com; 763-205-1537
Technology requirements: Internet-enabled cell phone or mobile device (iPhone, Blackberry, Android, iPod, or iPad); iTunes account (free download: www.apple .com/itunes).
CI 810
1 CREDIT
Moodle for Teachers COURSE # INSTRUCTOR DATES
LOCATION GRADE METHOD COURSE FEE PSU CREDIT FEE
K3523MG Graduate Stephen Zvolner Jan 9-Mar 24 Register anytime between term dates with 45 days to complete course Fully online A-F $140 Grad $55 Grad
Extend your classroom beyond its physical boundaries using Moodle, the leading open-source learning management system (LMS). Deliver online courses or supplement traditional face-to-face ones with Moodle. Develop dynamic course content that can be accessed over the internet by students anywhere at any time. In this hands-on course, learn how to use Moodle’s features to create an engaging collaborative online learning community for your classroom. This class will interest to elementary, middle, and high school teachers; technology coordinators; and school administrators. Offered cooperatively by Portland State University and Stephen Zvolner. REGISTER:
smzvolner@stthomas.edu; 847-864-8677
Basic computer skills required.
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COURSE # INSTRUCTOR DATES
GRADE METHOD COURSE FEE PSU CREDIT FEE
smzvolner@stthomas.edu; 847-864-8677
Technology requirements: Digital video camera;
PC running Windows XP or Vista with a FireWire connector and audio-capture card; 2GB free harddrive space and high-speed internet recommended; Movie Maker (free download: www.microsoft.com).
DATES
= CD-ROM available; see page 14 for details = Video streaming available; see page 14 for details = Correspondence course; see page 14 for details = Certification hours available = Not eligible for reduced-fee enrollment privileges
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CI 810
3 CREDITS
Photoshop Elements Online and PowerPoint for Educators
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= Course is fully online; see page 14 for details = Course is partially online; see page 14 for details = Course uses D2L; go to www.pdx.edu/psuonline
K3524MG Graduate Stephen Zvolner Jan 9-Mar 24 Register anytime between term dates with 45 days to complete course Fully online A-F $140 Grad $55 Grad
REGISTER:
INSTRUCTOR
= Noncredit option available
1 CREDIT
Bring learning to life using digital video in your classroom. Learn how to use Microsoft Windows Movie Maker, a fully functional digital video editor, to create and edit movies for classroom projects. Through a variety of hands-on activities, learn how to create movies with special effects and transitions, voice-overs, audio tracks, titles and credits, and much more. During this course, create and produce your own instructional movie. This introductory course, open to all K–12 teachers, is aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards, National Education Technology Standards (NETS), and the No Child Left Behind Act. Offered cooperatively by Portland State University and Stephen Zvolner.
COURSE #
* = See page 79 for location addresses ~ = Online registration available; first-time PSU students
CI 810
Movie Maker: Digital Video in the Classroom
LOCATION
call 503-725-9968
Mobile devices are everywhere! How do you harness the accessibility and engagement of iPods, iPads, and cell phones to increase student learning? Explore the educational potential of mobile devices in your classroom. You will have access to online Atomic Learning tutorials that support your exploration of mobile devices as authentic, engaging, and interactive classroom
LOCATION GRADE METHOD COURSE FEE PSU CREDIT FEE
K3448MG Graduate John LaFerlita Jan 9-Mar 24 Register anytime between term dates Fully online A-F $500 Grad $165 Grad
Learn to take better digital photographs and manipulate the images with the online version of Photoshop. Create slide shows and interesting and engaging PowerPoint presentations that can be used in the classroom. This class is for those who have limited knowledge of or experience with PowerPoint but have a basic understanding of computers, the internet, and digital