Focusing on three core areas of 21st century learning skills “communicate, collaborate and create”, Camp Google (a three day professional development session) will utilize Google Tools that focus on these core areas such as Google Docs (an online application allowing for collaborative development of word processed, presentation and spreadsheet applications); Picasa (a photo editing and online sharing application); SketchUp (a computer assisted drawing application); and Gmail and Google Calendar applications as well as many other free resources from the Google "suite" of applications. One hour of graduate credit will be available from Kent State University at an additional cost of 125.00. The cost will be 50.00 per participant. Registered participants can also choose a technology option which includes a netbook for an additional cost of 350.00. ****When registering, please use the comment section to include the technology component (a netbook) for an additional 350.00***

Focusing on three core areas of 21st century learning skills “communicate, collaborate and create”, Camp Google (a three day professional development session) will utilize Google Tools that focus on these core areas such as Google Docs (an online application allowing for collaborative development of word processed, presentation and spreadsheet applications); Picasa (a photo editing and online sharing application); SketchUp (a computer assisted drawing application); and Gmail and Google Calendar applications as well as many other free resources from the Google "suite" of applications. One hour of graduate credit will be available from Kent State University at an additional cost of 125.00. The cost will be 50.00 per participant. Registered participants can also choose a technology option which includes a netbook for an additional cost of 350.00. ****When registering, please use the comment section to include the technology component (a netbook) for an additional 350.00 ****

Find out how to use Powerpoint, Moviemaker, Podcasting, Camtasia and other technologies to create and deliver digital stories. This series will have one full-day seminar on site, plus online work and a half-day meeting to review the attendees’ work. The following professional development sessions offer the opportunity to earn one hour of college credit from Kent State University for an additional fee. Please bring a check for $125 payable to Kent State University if you wish to receive graduate credit the first session day of the listed class. COST: $175 ALL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Participate in accelerated professional development about Smart Board technology, including beginning and advanced techniques, popular add-ons such Airliners, document cameras and student response systems. Attendees will learn all the facets of how best to set up, utilize and integrate Smart Board products currently in use at their school district. The session also offers the opportunity to obtain college credit from Kent State University with an additional fee. The cost for the workshop is $175 for all membership levels. If you wish to receive graduate credit, please bring to the first session of class a separate check for $125 made payable to Kent State University.

Join the staff of Western Reserve Educational Services as we discuss what's ahead for the coming months. Presentations will feature the latest offerings from educational services including professional development information, multimedia content and instructional television materials. Vendors will be on hand to demonstrate the latest in technology. COST: FREE TO ALL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMBERS!