Institute Session Descriptions
Last Updated: 4-2-2008
Concept Mapping Track 1
Concept Mapping 101 - Learn the basics of using Inspiration® for concept mapping and brainstorming with students using the diagram view and RapidFire Tool®. Access hundreds of templates pre-made for education
Concept Mapping 201 - Learn how to insert your own images, clipart, animations and video into an Inspiration® concept map. Create outlines and export your files to text documents, presentations and websites.
Concept Mapping Track 2
Concept Mapping 201 - Learn how to insert your own images, clipart, animations and video into an Inspiration® concept map. Create outlines and export your files to text documents, presentations and websites.
Concept Mapping 301 - Learn how to make your own templates for students to utilize. Create an electronic portfolio of digital assets.
Digital Images and Video Track 1
Digital Images and Video 101 - Storytelling through still images will explore importing, adding metadata, and cropping photos to visually explain ideas. Basic video editing using still images will be introduced.
Digital Images and Video 201 - DV camera techniques. Motion video editing with transitions and titling. Exporting your video for the web.
Digital Images and Video Track 2
Digital Images and Video 201 - DV camera techniques. Motion video editing with transitions and titling. Exporting your video for the web.
Digital Images and Video 301 - Adding audio, narration and special effects to your video production. Exporting your video for sharing on multiple platforms.
Digital Audio and Podcasting Track 1
Digital Audio and Podcasting 101 - Basic file formats and microphone set-up. Recording your voice in Audacity® to start your first podcast and using simple tools to change volume levels, etc.
Digital Audio and Podcasting 201 - Find education friendly music and sound effect resources on the web. Add pre-recorded loops and jingles to you voice recording in Audacity® to enhance your podcast. Export to the correct file format for a podcast and posting your podcast to a website.
Digital Audio and Podcasting Track 2
Digital Audio and Podcasting 201- Find education friendly music and sound effect resources on the web. Add pre-recorded loops and jingles to you voice recording in Audacity® to enhance your podcast. Export to the correct file format for a podcast and posting your podcast to a website.
Digital Audio and Podcasting 301 - Use Garageband® or MovieMaker® to create an enhanced podcast with images, sound loops, sound effects self generated, jingles, and audio narration. Export to the correct file format for podcasts and post your podcast to a website.
Information and Communication Technologies
Information and Communication Technologies 101 - Learn researching skills on the internet, find education friendly resources.
Information and Communication Technologies 201 - iTunes U and free podcast resources. Explore Web 2.0 using blogs, wikis and web applications.