Professional Development Portfolio

Susan Lusby September, 2010 to July, 2012

District Position
Teacher

District Professional Development Levels

None

Professional Development Credits Earned

MSDE Credit, 5 CCPS Credit, 1 Safeschools, 5

Professional Development History

May Staff Meeting Leanne will guide us through an ELA CCSS activity. Event Date: Credits: Goals: May 17, 2012 None VIII. Ensuring system wide compliance with all federal, state, CCPS, and school laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. XI.. Ensuring a successful transition from the Maryland State Curriculum to the Common Core State Curriculum.

5th Grade Special Education Compliance and Graduation Planning

Event Date: Credits: Goals:

May 16, 2012 None VII. Ensuring that all teachers are competent in providing effective and purposeful instruction to all students. VIII. Ensuring system wide compliance with all federal, state, CCPS, and school laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.

5th Grade Final Math CCSS PLC We will complete the CCSS Scavenger Hunt activity. Event Date: Credits: Goals: May 2, 2012 None I. Infusing thinking-based learning into standard content instruction, ultimately increasing students learning to a level that allows them to perform high level, complex, problem-solving tasks. VIII. Ensuring system wide compliance with all federal, state, CCPS, and school laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. XI.. Ensuring a successful transition from the Maryland State Curriculum to the Common Core State Curriculum.

April Staff Meeting We will complete the last CCSS Math Activity. A survey will be attached. Event Date: Credits: Goals: April 19, 2012 None I. Infusing thinking-based learning into standard content instruction, ultimately increasing students learning to a level that allows them to perform high level, complex, problem-solving tasks. VII. Ensuring that all teachers are competent in providing effective and purposeful instruction to all students. VIII. Ensuring system wide compliance with all federal, state, CCPS, and school laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. XI.. Ensuring a successful transition from the Maryland State Curriculum to the Common Core State Curriculum.

5th Grade Special Education Compliance PLC The Special Education team will provide you with information regarding compliance for accomodations. Event Date: Credits: Goals: April 18, 2012 None II. Differentiating instruction in a manner that is responsive to the needs of students to ensure that students are actively involved in thinking-based learning. VII. Ensuring that all teachers are competent in providing effective and purposeful instruction to all students. VIII. Ensuring system wide compliance with all federal, state, CCPS, and school laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.

5th Grade Instructional Rounds PLC We will plan for your Instructional Rounds and have an Eduphoria review. Event Date: Credits: Goals: April 11, 2012 None I. Infusing thinking-based learning into standard content instruction, ultimately increasing students learning to a level that allows them to perform high level, complex, problem-solving tasks. VIII. Ensuring system wide compliance with all federal, state, CCPS, and school laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. XI.. Ensuring a successful transition from the Maryland State Curriculum to the Common Core State Curriculum.

4th and 5th Grade Articulation PLC

Event Date: Credits: Goals:

March 26, 2012 None I. Infusing thinking-based learning into standard content instruction, ultimately increasing students learning to a level that allows them to perform high level, complex, problem-solving tasks. II. Differentiating instruction in a manner that is responsive to the needs of students to ensure that students are actively involved in thinking-based learning. XI.. Ensuring a successful transition from the Maryland State Curriculum to the Common Core State Curriculum.

Prezi and Web 2.0 This is a Flash-based application that lets you break away form the slide-by-slide approach of most presentations. Instead it allows you to create non-linear presentations where you can zoom in and out of a visual map containing words, links, images, videos, etc..In addition, this class will show you the best of 2.0 sites that you can get the most out of. No matter the task, video, audio, or photos, we have a site that works great for what you want to do and uses all the great features of Web 2.0 technology. Event Date: Credits: Goals: March 19, 2012 MSDE Credit (1 Credits) None

LaMarr Shields Mr. Shields will present a workshop to include the topics "Reaching Disconnected Parents," which provides school districts with tangible strategies to engage parents who are often non responsive and apathetic, "Helpful Tools to Motivate the Unmotivated," which is designed to meet the needs of school that strong with students that are not motivated to learn and that frequently cause disruption in classrooms, and "Engaging Boys of Color," which provides specific tips to address the challenges of encouraging learning in African American males. Event Date: Credits: Goals: February 14, 2012 CCPS Credit (1 Credits) II. Differentiating instruction in a manner that is responsive to the needs of students to ensure that students are actively involved in thinking-based learning. V. Ensuring that all teachers develop positive, supportive relationships with students and utilize PBIS strategies to assist with student achievement. VI. Analyze data and identify the reasons for the disproportionate number of African American students identified for special education, receiving out-of-school suspensions, take the SATs, enroll in AP classes, take AP exams, placed in Honors classes. VII. Ensuring that all teachers are competent in providing effective and purposeful instruction to all students.

Mentoring Students in Online Courses: Putting the Pieces Together This course prepares site based educators to support secondary students enrolled in online courses for high school credit. Emphasis is on strategies for successful learning in the online environment and effective online communication with students, parents, and other staff. This online course requires a minimum of 6 hours per week. Participants will receive 2 free MSDE Continuing Professional Development credits: #08-00-31. Event Date: Credits: Goals: February 13, 2012 MSDE Credit (2 Credits) None

Gr 5 Mathematics: Linking the Mathematical Practices to What We Know This hour session for all fifth grade teachers will link the Mathematical Practices to what we know about how kids learn best. Event Date: Credits: Goals: January 13, 2012 None I. Infusing thinking-based learning into standard content instruction, ultimately increasing students learning to a level that allows them to perform high level, complex, problem-solving tasks. II. Differentiating instruction in a manner that is responsive to the needs of students to ensure that students are actively involved in thinking-based learning. VII. Ensuring that all teachers are competent in providing effective and purposeful instruction to all students. XI.. Ensuring a successful transition from the Maryland State Curriculum to the Common Core State Curriculum.

Grade 4/5 Honors Reading: Sentence Composing for Elementary School Participants will learn about the Killgallon approach to integrating the teaching of language, literature and writing. Materials provided. Event Date: Credits: Goals: January 13, 2012 None II. Differentiating instruction in a manner that is responsive to the needs of students to ensure that students are actively involved in thinking-based learning. VII. Ensuring that all teachers are competent in providing effective and purposeful instruction to all students. XI.. Ensuring a successful transition from the Maryland State Curriculum to the Common Core State Curriculum.

HIV/AIDs Safeschools Annual Training

Event Date: Credits: Goals:

November 1, 2011 Safeschools (1 Credits) None

Calvert County Appropriate Email Use This course covers the essential information regarding the district's policies and procedures involving the appropriate use of e-mail and other electronic communication technologies. Event Date: Credits: Goals: November 1, 2011 Safeschools (1 Credits) VIII. Ensuring system wide compliance with all federal, state, CCPS, and school laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention - Annual Refresher SafeSchools Bloodborne Pathogens course introduces the type, statistics and scope of the disease; guidelines for the clean up and handling of potentially infectious wastes or contaminated materials; the risks associated with workers exposed to BBPs (including vaccination and reporting information); and delivers training designed to emphasize the practices of proper exposure control. The course contains specific references to OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1030 with Internet links to the OSHA and CDC web sites. To complete this course, navigate to Safe Schools and complete Bloodborne Pathogen training. After completing the training, please complete the survey in Eduphoria. This survey requires you to enter your name.This certifies that you have successfully completed the course. Event Date: Credits: Goals: November 1, 2011 Safeschools (1 Credits) VIII. Ensuring system wide compliance with all federal, state, CCPS, and school laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Bullying/Harassment - Safeschools Annual Training SafeSchools Bullying course trains staff how to recognize and react to bullying situations. The course helps users understand the complexities of bullying by examining its characteristics, development, and underlying causes. It also discusses the roles of victims, bullies, and bystanders, and offers ways for staff to deal with each. Event Date: Credits: Goals: November 1, 2011 Safeschools (1 Credits) VIII. Ensuring system wide compliance with all federal, state, CCPS, and school laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Web Page Design & Blogs Learn about web page/blog designs and layouts including graphics, color information, and best designs. Learn how to make a homework page for your students. Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 13, 2011 MSDE Credit (1 Credits) None

Creative Commons - "A tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of Creative Commons. Creative Commons licenses provide simple, standardized alternatives to the "all rights reserved" paradigm of traditional copyright. Learn how you can use Creative Commons licensed materials in an educational setting, and learn how you can license your own work. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires the Flash Plug-in. For instructions regarding navigating to and using Moodle, please see the "notes" tab for this course. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For more information, email: Jennifer Sturge at: sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or Christine Voelker at: voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us **Please see notes for an attachment on how to enter Moodle Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None IX. Infusing technology into instruction to enhance student learning.

Digital Storytelling - "A tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of Digital Storytelling tools. Digital Storytelling is a great way to promote creativity and storytelling. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires the Flash Plug-in. For instructions regarding navigating to and using Moodle, please see the "notes" tab for this course. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For more information, email: Jennifer Sturge at: sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or Christine Voelker at: voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us **Please see notes for directions on how to access Moodle Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None IX. Infusing technology into instruction to enhance student learning.

Edmodo - "A tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of Edmodo. Edmodo is social learning for the classroom and at home. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires the Flash Plug-in. For instructions regarding navigating to and using Moodle, please see the "notes" tab for this course. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For more information, email: Jennifer Sturge at: sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or Christine Voelker at: voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None IX. Infusing technology into instruction to enhance student learning.

21st Century Student - "A tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of what our 21st students look like today. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires the Flash Plug-in. For instructions regarding navigating to and using Moodle, please see the "notes" tab for this course. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For more information, email: Jennifer Sturge at: sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or Christine Voelker at: voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us **Please see notes for more detailed log in instructions for Moodle! Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None None

Animation - "A tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of various online animation tools like Xtranormal and GoAnimate- as an added bonus, we'll throw ComicLife in there too! Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires the Flash Plug-in. For instructions regarding navigating to and using Moodle, please see the "notes" tab for this course. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For more information, email: Jennifer Sturge at: sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or Christine Voelker at: voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us ** Please see notes for an attachment on how to log into Moodle Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None None

Beyond Powerpoint - Avoiding "Death by Powerpoint" - a "Tech in 20" Module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of several ways to create presentations that can be used by you or your students. Who wants to sit through a PowerPoint presentation? (don't answer that!) Participants will learn exciting web based tools that allow the user to create media rich presentations that DON'T go slide by slide! Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires Flash Plug in. For detailed instructions to navigating Moodle and Moodle set up, see the "Notes" section for this course. The module can be completed in about an hour. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For questions email: Jennifer Sturge or Christine Voelker (sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us) **Please see notes for an attachment on how to log into Moodle Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None None

T2 - "A tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of Thinkport and Thinkfinity. Thinkport and Thinkfinity provide a plethora of resources for teachers including lesson plans, virtual field trips and more. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires the Flash Plug-in. For instructions regarding navigating to and using Moodle, please see the "notes" tab for this course. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For more information, email: Jennifer Sturge at: sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or Christine Voelker at: voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None None

Timelines - "A Tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of several online timeline creators. These timeline creators allow the user to upload pictures, video, and other media and are interactive. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires the Flash Plug in . The module can be completed in about an hour. For more detailed information regarding Moodle, see the "notes" area. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For questions: Jennifer Sturge or Christine Voelker (sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us) Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None None

Twitter - "A tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with more in-depth instruction on th use of Twitter. Learn effective ways to integrate this tool into your practice.. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires the Flash Plug-in. For instructions regarding navigating to and using Moodle, please see the "notes" tab for this course. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For more information, email: Jennifer Sturge at: sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or Christine Voelker at: voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None None

Social Bookmarking - "A tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of Social Bookmarking. Learn how online tools like diigo and delicious will let you harness the collective power of the internet. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires the Flash Plug-in. For instructions regarding navigating to and using Moodle, please see the "notes" tab for this course. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For more information, email: Jennifer Sturge at: sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or Christine Voelker at: voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None None

Little Tools With Big Heart - "A tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of several web 2.0 tools that while "small," pack a powerful punch. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires the Flash Plug-in. For instructions regarding navigating to and using Moodle, please see the "notes" tab for this course. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For more information, email: Jennifer Sturge at: sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or Christine Voelker at: voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None IX. Infusing technology into instruction to enhance student learning.

Word Clouds - "A tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of several online word cloud generators. These word cloud generators allow the user to create visual representations of vocabulary, concepts, and brainstorms. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): V Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires Flash. The module can be completed in about an hour. Directions for accessing Moodle are available in the "Notes" section. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. Questions? Jennifer Sturge or Christine Voelker (sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us) Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None None

Screencasting - "A Tech in 20" module This one hour online course will provide you with an overview of Screencasting. Screencasting is a way to record what you are doing on your desktop. It is particularly helpful for making demonstrations and tutorials. Participants can take the course online any time between July 1 and July 31, 2011. The course is self paced. There are activities to complete and web sites to visit. You must complete the survey in Eduphoria to be entered for prizes or for the course to be counted for MSDE credit. To be eligible for MSDE credit, you must take all 15 modules in the "Tech in 20" track. The MSDE credit fee will be paid by the participant. To enter this course you will need to navigate to Calvert County's Moodle Site. The URL is as follows: http://ccpsmoodle.oslms.net You will need to sign in as a guest, using this registration key (it's like a password): summer2011 The courses will remain invisible in Moodle until July 1. After that you are free to complete them on your time schedule, keeping in mind you need to register in Eduphoria for the courses and complete the survey when finished. Click on the Tech in 20 module you wish to view. The module requires Flash Plug In. The module can be completed in about an hour. Further instructions on using Moodle and navigating to the Moodle site can be found in the "Notes" tab. **if you are having trouble viewing the module, or Moodle will not open, try lowering your privacy settings to accept 3rd party cookies. For Questions: Jennifer Sturge or Christine Voelker (sturgej@calvertnet.k12.md.us or voelkerc@calvertnet.k12.md.us) Event Date: Credits: Goals: July 1, 2011 None IX. Infusing technology into instruction to enhance student learning.

Bloodborne Pathogens This is a course that is required for all CCPS employees. Please log onto Safe Schools on the Calvertnet website to complete the course. Once you have successfully completed the course, print the certificate and take it to your principal who will then grant you a "Safeschools" credit. Event Date: Credits: Goals: January 31, 2011 Safeschools (1 Credits) VIII. Ensuring system wide compliance with all federal, state, CCPS, and school laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Understanding Personal Financial Literacy (Grades 3, 4, and 5 Social Studies Teachers at AES, BAES, CES, DES, HES, MES, PPES, SLES) Resources and activites will be shared for classroom use. (Grades 3, 4, and 5 Social Studies Teachers at AES, BAES, CES, DES, HES, MES, PPES, SLES) Event Date: Credits: Goals: January 14, 2011 None None

Grade 3, 4, and 5 (AES, DES, MES, SLES): Moving Forward with Mathematics CCSS This session is designed for general education and special education third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers at Appeal, Dowell, Mutual, and St. Leonard. Participants will preview CCSS Mathematics fraction standards and discuss transition to them from the current CCPS Content Standards. Event Date: Credits: Goals: January 14, 2011 None None

Digital Storytelling Digital Storytelling is the practice of using computer-based tools to tell stories. As with traditional storytelling, most digital stories focus on a specific topic and contain a particular point of view. However, as the name implies, digital stories usually contain some mixture of computer-based images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips and/or music. Event Date: Credits: Goals: November 15, 2010 MSDE Credit (1 Credits) IX. Infusing technology into instruction to enhance student learning.

Smart Response Training This training will be given by Adam Will and Katie McManus to teachers who want to be trained on the enhancements for Smart Response (Senteo). Event Date: Credits: Goals: September 28, 2010 None None

Using Discovery Education and Thinking Maps to Enhance Thinking Based Learning 5th grade social studies teachers at WHES, MHES, HES, BAES, PPES, SLES, CES and MES will be provided training on how to make Discovery Education videos more interactive. Training will include hyperlinking videos, embedding videos and adding active text boxes. Teachers will also review the new thinking and assessment maps from the William and Mary Program. Event Date: Credits: Goals: Gr 5 Mathematics This session will review expectations for utilizing Hands-On Equations to support the CCPS Content Standards in Algebra. Each participant should bring their Hands-On Equations teacher demo materials for the session. Event Date: Credits: Goals: September 14, 2010 None III. Ensuring the consistent implementation of research-based interventions with fidelity for identified students. September 14, 2010 None IX. Infusing technology into instruction to enhance student learning.