Each AOB course is approved by MSDE for 3 re-certification (CPD) Credits
Contact instructors via email if you have questions

Cost of each AOB courses is $135 per course  make check payable to the Archdiocese of Baltimore and bring your check with you on  the first day of class.

 

Internet Resources, Safety and Ethics

09-66-03

Title:  Internet Resources, Safety and Ethics  Online after orientation.
MSDE#  - 09-66-03
Dates:    March 29th - May  17  (Check made out to the Archdiocese of Baltimore due the first day of class: Give check to the  instructor (not to be sent downtown)
Location:    Mount de Sales Academy
Instructor:  Mark Cohagan  (mcohagan@mountdesales.org)

Course Description:  We'll explore Internet Safety Resources, Bullying and Cyber Ethics to find the best available online resources.   We'll use discussion forums and wikis to collaborate; Participants will create Cyber Safety policy to take back to school for revision and expansion by the whole school community.  Participants will prepare to help their school with the training on Internet Safety Programs that are now required for eRate application.

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Final Course Evaluation to be completed at the end of the course
 

Summer Opportunities

Title:  Next Steps in Using Technology in Your Classroom: Web 2.0: Using Podcasts, Wikis and Blogs in Education
MSDE#  - 09-66-11

Dates:    Class 1: June 14 - June 18, 2010  OR  Class 2:  August 16 - August 20, 2010 - Check made out to the Archdiocese of Baltimore due the first day of class: Give check to the  instructor (not to be sent downtown)
Location:    Maryvale Preparatory School
Instructor: Lisa Cohen (cohenl@maryvale.com)
Course Description:  You will be taking the next steps in using technology in your classroom with the most up-to-date Web 2.0 tools.  These tools include podcasts, wikis, blogs, voice thread, and RSS.  You will have an opportunity to create a wiki that your students will be able to use during the next school year.  You will also create a simple podcast using Audcacity and create a blog to facilitate discussions with your students.  Web 2.0 tools are fun and exciting tools to use for you and your students.
Special offer from Lisa: During the week of June 14th, lunch will be served in our dining room.  This lunch special has been offered to any teacher who takes my course that week.  The price is $4 per meal each day.  I do not have the menu yet, but as soon I get it I will pass it along.  I would need to know an approximate number of teachers who would like to buy their lunches here by the end of May or the first week in June.
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Final Course Survey (Your user name is archteacher and your pswd is sharepoint)

 

Title:  Using Technology in the Teaching of Reading and Math MSDE#  - (To Be Assigned ) 3 credits

Dates:    July 26 - 30  (Check made  out to the Archdiocese of Baltimore due the first day of class: Give check to the  instructor (not to be sent downtown)
Location:    St. John School, Westminster, MD
Instructor:  Susan Lakomy  (slakomy@sjwest.org)
Course Description:  Course will center on becoming competent in the most current versions of Kidspiration, Inspiration, and InspireData software as tools for  teaching.  Class members will review and evaluate best practices in using the computer to teach content, process, and assessment in reading and math from grades K - 8.  Participants will focus on using the above software as a tool to promote critical thinking skills.  Participants will explore online resources to supplement math and reading curriculum and create a portfolio of projects and hyperlinks for future use.    Student projects will include the creation of a variety of original math and reading templates for use in the classroom.
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Final Course Survey (Your user name is archteacher and your pswd is sharepoint)

Title:  Current Topics in Educational Technology  (Web 2.0) ONLINE
MSDE#  - 06-66-01
3 credits

Dates: July 12 – August 20, 2010 Location:    On-line:  Http://moodle.saintjohnsprep.org Instructor: Judy Robison jrobison@saintjohnsprep.org Course Description: Using technology to communicate, collaborate, gather information and learn has become standard practice today. Technology is a new literacy skill that students and educators need to understand and practice. In this course participants develop literacy for the Read/Write Web (Web 2.0), and design a project based unit/lesson plan using these tools.  Emphasis will be on free or low cost resources that are classroom tested, easily available, engaging for students and appropriate for the K-12 world. Register Here:   (Your user name is archteacher and your pswd is sharepoint) Final course survey (Your user name is archteacher and your pswd is sharepoint)

The Key School in Annapolis, Maryland, announces Engaging Minds, Inspiring Ideas, a series of professional development seminars for educators. Six contemporary topics include Bioethics, Outdoor Education, Global Studies, Mindfulness in Education, Media Literacy, and the U.S. Congress. When: June 17 and 18, 2010 Information and online registration at http://www.keyschool.org/engaging_minds/  Each seminar will include an examination of educational theory and an exchange of practical ideas, strategies and learning activities. Collaboration and reflection on practice are vital components of this institute. Contact: Marilyn Meyerson, Institute Director summerinstitute@keyschool.org 410.263-9321, ext. 1259

Spring 2010

Title:  Current Topics in Educational Technology  (Web 2.0)
MSDE#  - 06-66-01
3 credits

Dates: July 12 – August 20, 2010
Location:    On-line:  Http://moodle.saintjohnsprep.org
Instructor: Judy Robison jrobison@saintjohnsprep.org
Course Description: Using technology to communicate, collaborate, gather information and learn has become standard practice today. Technology is a new literacy skill that students and educators need to understand and practice. In this course participants develop literacy for the Read/Write Web (Web 2.0), and design a project based unit/lesson plan using these tools.  Emphasis will be on free or low cost resources that are classroom tested, easily available, engaging for students and appropriate for the K-12 world.
Register Here:   (Your user name is archteacher and your pswd is sharepoint)
Final course survey (Your user name is archteacher and your pswd is sharepoint)

 

Title: Neurological Implications for Teaching Strategies   ONLINE CLASS
MSDE#  - 06-66-27
3 credits  (Check made out to the Archdiocese of Baltimore due the first day of class: Give check to the  instructor not to be sent downtown)