Grossmont Union High School District
Professional Development - Summer Institute 2009
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It is with great pleasure that we present the selection of professional development workshops for the current academic year. A great deal of effort has gone into the planning and scheduling of these activities to provide growth opportunities in the areas of greatest need and topics requested by teachers. Presenters have been researched and invited to our district based on their content expertise and their reputation of being presenters of the highest caliber.

Space is limited, so please register early by clicking on on the online registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy or Judy at 644-8040.

Thank you!

Cindy Douglas
Director of Instruction & Professional Development

Workshops

Breakdown Those Classroom Walls!
Date: August 20, 2009
Times: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Technology Resources/Computer Lab
Appropriate for: All Content Areas / All Grade Levels
Presenter: Dan McDowell
Description:
Turn your traditional classroom environment into a blended festival of learning. The availability of free online tools now provide teachers with the opportunity to share resources, publish student work, and collaborate. In this session we will learn about innovative tools that will help transform your classroom and connect to the MySpace generation. (Space is limited.) For additional information, please contact 644-8040.

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Collaboration Tools for Teachers!
Date: August 18 & 19, 2009 (2-day workshop)
Times: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Technology Resources/Computer Lab
Appropriate for: All Content Areas / All Grade Levels
Presenter: Dan McDowell
Description:
In the last few years, the ability to collaborate online has dramatically increased. During this two-day session we will first explore some the free tools available that will enhance your collaborative potential, including ways to share files, keep track of meetings, and work together on common documents and presentations. You will also have the opportunity to work on building these collaborative tools into your collaborative team. Finally, we will examine the value and potential of a larger Professional Learning Network utilizing social networking tools, including Ning and Twitter. (Space is limited.) For additional information, please contact 644-8040.

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