The EBISD technology department is offering FREE Hands-on Technology Training!
This week's class schedule is listed below. Please send an e-mail to darve.smith@ebisd.org if you would like to reserve a spot.
Tuesday, March 1st, 4pm - 5pm "iTunes"
Tuesday, March 1st, 5pm - 6pm "Digital Music"
Wednesday, March 2nd, 4pm - 5pm "Cloud Computing"
Wednesday, March 2nd, 5pm - 6pm "Prezi"
Thursday, March 3rd, 4pm - 5pm "Social Networking"
All classes are held in the East Bernard Junior High Computer Lab. If the outer doors are locked, please enter at the main Elementary School entrance. We will make sure those doors remain unlocked.
Class Descriptions...
"iTunes" Learn how to use this popular and FREE software to organize and enjoy your digital music collection. We will show you how to download and install the latest version of iTunes; import your collection of CDs; create playlists; and shop for new music in the iTunes store.
"Digital Music" A great follow-up to the iTunes class, this lesson will help you understand the different types of digital music files and show you how to edit the mp3 tags. We will also explore Audacity, a free music editing software, as we learn how to edit music files and even make our own sound effects or mix CDs.
"Cloud Computing" In this class we will discuss the term cloud computing, and explain the concept of saving your documents in the cloud. We will also explore some of the more popular online storage options and determine how these could be utilized in the classroom.
"Prezi" As an online alternative to PowerPoint presentations, Prezi presentations are a new way to keep students engaged in classroom content. Learn how to set up a free Prezi account and create your own presentations.
"Social Networking" Facebook. MySpace. Twitter. FourSquare. There are hundred of ways that you and your children can interact online. Learn what the term "Social Networking" means in regards to the internet and how you can utilize the many available applications in your daily life or even in your classroom. Questions about privacy on these sites? Learn what to look for to "lock down" your private information.
