Camp Google for Educators introduces participants to innovative ways Google applications can be used in education. Throughout the four sessions on consecutive TUESDAY NIGHTS, participants will experience fast-paced presentations, hands-on activities, and opportunities to explore collaborative web-based learning and inspirational instructional strategies. Google Instructors will share ways they've implemented tools such as Google Docs, Google Earth, Google Sketchup, and more to create a 21st century learning environment. Participants will utilize the Google applications to develop lesson plans and activities to establish a better understanding of the integration of Google resources in their classroom. One hour of Kent State University graduate credit is available for an additional 150.00. Participants must sign up for credit during the first class and must attend all four sessions to receive credit. Cost: 175.00 per participants (Graduate Credit at an additional 150.00 per participant) Classes take place on every TUESDAY of the month from 4:30pm-7:00pm at the Western Reserve 21st Century Learning Center in Kent.

Tired of using the school's die cut machine? Feeling limited? Have your very own cutter right in the classroom for student and teacher use. With one click of a button, the Cricut Expression creates beautiful designs. Choose from hundreds of designs and fonts of all sizes to customize your classroom bulletin boards, lessons, and student projects. This easy to use printer does not require a computer and provides opportunities for students to develop creative and innovative ideas. Visit the Cricut website at http://www.cricut.com to learn how this new technology could impact your classroom. Explore how other teachers use the Cricut and find new and innovative lessons to bring into your classroom. COST: $475.00 Comp and Basic ; $525.00 General

This course is designed to introduce educators to the SMART interactive whiteboard and basics of the Notebook software. The participant will learn to basic setup and orientation of the SMART Board and use all of the tools within the SMART Notebook software. Educators will also learn to use features such as the SMART Recorder and Video Player to enhance instruction. Educators will develop lessons that create hands-on, engaging learning experiences. As a final product, educators will create a lesson activity that integrates the SMART Board to use in their own classrooms. One hour of Kent State University graduate credit is available for an additional 150.00. Participants must sign up for credit during the first class and must attend all four THURSDAY NIGHT sessions to receive credit. Cost: 175.00 per participants (Graduate Credit at an additional 150.00 per participant) Classes take place on every Thursday of the month from 4:30pm-7:00pm at the Western Reserve 21st Century Learning Center in Kent.

Podcasting- today’s way to communicate, can be created with little equipment investment and does not require mobile listening devices to be received. This workshop teaches you how to create your own AUDIO AND VIDEO podcasts. It also includes lessons on podcasting directories, information on gathering audio feeds and suggestions for educational usage. Cost: $200 Comp and Basic; $250 General (includes USB Headset by Logitech, Snagit and Camtasia Studio Software)

The iPod Touch is revolutionizing the handheld computer industry and the educational classroom. Learn about this mobile computing device, learn about free applications for use in your classroom and leave with an iPod Touch you can put to use. Cost: $350 Comprehensive and Basic; $400 General (includes 32Gb iPod Touch)

The iPad, Apple’s latest entry in the mobile computing market is revolutionizing the educational classroom. Learn about this mobile computing device, learn about free applications for use in your classroom and leave with an iPad you can put to use. Cost: $650 Comprehensive and Basic; $700 General (includes 32Gb iPad and case)

The iPad, Apple’s latest entry in the mobile computing market is revolutionizing the educational classroom. Learn about this mobile computing device, learn about free applications for use in your classroom and leave with an iPad you can put to use. Cost: $650 Comprehensive and Basic; $700 General (includes 32Gb iPad and case)

Is there a SmartBoard device in your school district that no one uses? Have you applied for a grant that will provide for a Smartboard? Learn how the SmartBoard can be easily integrated into the classroom and how students can create special projects. Learn the Smart software, set up and operation of the SmartBoard. Lesson plans and additional resources will be discussed. This is an entry level professional development course for those that know little or nothing about Smartboards but want to begin to integrate this exciting educational technology. Cost: $65 Comprehensive Members and Basic Members; $125 General Members

You be the Producer is a condensed look at the process of creating a video, including brainstorming the idea, writing the treatment, pitching the idea, creating the script, setting up the shoot, filming creatively, editing the scenes and, saving the files. Videos will be created using Flip Video technology (www.flipvideo.com), a small, lightweight, non videotape video camera with emphasis given to video production to the Web. COST: $200 Comp and Basic ; $250 General (includes FlipVideo Digital Camcorder)

Document cameras can be used in different classrooms in different ways. From dissection, to close-up imaging, to an additional camera for video work, today’s document cameras can integrate with a variety of applications. Come see how you might integrate your existing document camera or get some ideas before you purchase one. Cost: $65 Comp and Basic; $125 General

Tired of using the school's die cut machine? Feeling limited? Have your very own cutter right in the classroom for student and teacher use. With one click of a button, the Cricut Expression creates beautiful designs. Choose from hundreds of designs and fonts of all sizes to customize your classroom bulletin boards, lessons, and student projects. This easy to use printer does not require a computer and provides opportunities for students to develop creative and innovative ideas. Visit the Cricut website at http://www.cricut.com to learn how this new technology could impact your classroom. Explore how other teachers use the Cricut and find new and innovative lessons to bring into your classroom. COST: $475.00 Comp and Basic ; $525.00 General

This four week series discusses the mobile classroom. From netbooks, to iPod Touch and iPhones and even cell phones, today's teacher and student are not connected by a wire anymore. Learn about the latest mobile technologies related to smaller laptops called netbooks. Learn how students and teachers are integrating the iPod Touch in their classroom And learn how everyday technology like cell phones can connect you to your students and your parents. One hour of Kent State University graduate credit is available for an additional 150.00. Participants must sign up for credit during the first class and must attend all four sessions to receive credit. Cost: 175.00 per participants (Graduate Credit at an additional 150.00 per participant) Classes take place on every TUESDAY of the month from 4:30pm-7:00pm at the Western Reserve 21st Century Learning Center in Kent.

Learn about the power of collaborative learning communities through Google Docs. Learn how to create collaborative documents, presentations, spreadsheets and forms for use in your classroom with this free Google tool. Cost: $65 Comprehensive and Basic; $125 General

The iPad, Apple’s latest entry in the mobile computing market is revolutionizing the educational classroom. Learn about this mobile computing device, learn about free applications for use in your classroom and leave with an iPad you can put to use. Cost: $650 Comprehensive and Basic; $700 General (includes 32Gb iPad and case)

The iPod Touch is revolutionizing the handheld computer industry and the educational classroom. Learn about this mobile computing device, learn about free applications for use in your classroom and leave with an iPod Touch you can put to use. Cost: $350 Comprehensive and Basic; $400 General (includes 32Gb iPod Touch)

Camp Google for Educators introduces participants to innovative ways Google applications can be used in education. Throughout the four sessions on consecutive THURSDAY NIGHTS, participants will experience fast-paced presentations, hands-on activities, and opportunities to explore collaborative web-based learning and inspirational instructional strategies. Google Instructors will share ways they've implemented tools such as Google Docs, Google Earth, Google Sketchup, and more to create a 21st century learning environment. Participants will utilize the Google applications to develop lesson plans and activities to establish a better understanding of the integration of Google resources in their classroom. One hour of Kent State University graduate credit is available for an additional 150.00. Participants must sign up for credit during the first class and must attend all four sessions to receive credit. Cost: 175.00 per participants (Graduate Credit at an additional 150.00 per participant) Classes take place on every TUESDAY of the month from 4:30pm-7:00pm at the Western Reserve 21st Century Learning Center in Kent.

Do you have a SmartBoard? Taken all the classes but want to learn EVEN MORE? Bring your SmartBoard lessons and learn how to add the extra zip along with learning about accessories such as wireless tablets, document cameras and student response systems that work directly with the SmartBoard. Participants will get an opportunity to utilize these new technologies and develop resources related to the technology. Cost: $65 Comp and Basic; $125 General

Podcasting- today’s way to communicate, can be created with little equipment investment and does not require mobile listening devices to be received. This workshop teaches you how to create your own AUDIO AND VIDEO podcasts. It also includes lessons on podcasting directories, information on gathering audio feeds and suggestions for educational usage. Cost: $200 Comp and Basic; $250 General (includes USB Headset by Logitech, Snagit and Camtasia Studio Software)

Do you have a Smartboard in your classroom, comfortable setting up but want to take it to the next level? Do you have additional teachers that you want to train to use the Smartboard more effectively in the classroom? Learn the next step in SmartBoard integration. Gather with other Smartboard users as they discuss best practices in their classroom and develop additional lesson plans utilizing your Smartboard. Learn and share some tips and tricks for making the integration of this exciting educational technology, easier, faster and simpler. Cost: $65 Comprehensive Members and Basic Members; $125 General Members

You be the Producer is a condensed look at the process of creating a video, including brainstorming the idea, writing the treatment, pitching the idea, creating the script, setting up the shoot, filming creatively, editing the scenes and, saving the files. Videos will be created using Flip Video technology (www.flipvideo.com), a small, lightweight, non videotape video camera with emphasis given to video production to the Web. Cost: 75.00 includes Flip Video Camera and lunch. Make all checks payable to: Western Reserve Public Media, Attn: NEOEA Day FlipVideo, 1750 Campus Center Drive, Kent, Ohio 44240. ALL ONLINE REGISTRATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN OFFICIAL NEOEA DAY FORM FOUND IN YOUR NEOEA DAY OFFERINGS CATALOG. If you did not receive an NEOEA Day offerings catalog, please contact the NEOEA offices at 800-354-6794 or desk@neoea.org. Deadline for registration is September 17th, 2010.

Podcasting- today’s way to communicate, can be created with little equipment investment and does not require mobile listening devices to be received. This workshop teaches you how to create your own podcast. It also includes lessons on podcasting directories, information on gathering audio feeds and suggestions for educational usage. Cost: 32.50 includes USB Headset Microphone and lunch. Make all checks payable to: Western Reserve Public Media, Attn: NEOEA Day Podcasting, 1750 Campus Center Drive, Kent, Ohio 44240. ALL ONLINE REGISTRATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN OFFICIAL NEOEA DAY FORM FOUND IN YOUR NEOEA DAY OFFERINGS CATALOG.If you did not receive an NEOEA Day offerings catalog, please contact the NEOEA offices at 800-354-6794 or desk@neoea.org. Deadline for registration is September 17th, 2010.

Attendees will learn how communication tools such as Google Docs and wikis can be integrated into the classroom. Attendees will also focus on the identification of software to create and manage the communication environments, the creation of a Google Doc and researching and identifying resources, including lesson plans, for incorporating Google Docs into the curriculum. Cost: 15.00 includes 1Gb flashdrive and lunch. Make all checks payable to: Western Reserve Public Media, Attn: NEOEA Day Google Docs, 1750 Campus Center Drive, Kent, Ohio 44240. ALL ONLINE REGISTRATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN OFFICIAL NEOEA DAY FORM FOUND IN YOUR NEOEA DAY OFFERINGS CATALOG.If you did not receive an NEOEA Day offerings catalog, please contact the NEOEA offices at 800-354-6794 or desk@neoea.org. Deadline for registration is September 17th, 2010.

Learn how to use your SmartBoard to create lessons for your class and distribute them to students/parents online. Exchange ideas that work and access online resources to help you teach SMARTer. Cost: 15.00 includes 1Gb flashdrive and lunch. Make all checks payable to: Western Reserve Public Media, Attn: NEOEA Day SmartBoard, 1750 Campus Center Drive, Kent, Ohio 44240 ALL ONLINE REGISTRATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN OFFICIAL NEOEA DAY FORM FOUND IN YOUR NEOEA DAY OFFERINGS CATALOG. If you did not receive an NEOEA Day offerings catalog, please contact the NEOEA offices at 800-354-6794 or desk@neoea.org. Deadline for registration is September 17th, 2010.

Google sites is a free application from Google that allows you to create, manage and post your own website for students, administration and parents. Learn how to create web sites and begin to post assignments, images and even videos from your classroom for your students. Cost: $65 Comprehensive and Basic; $125 General

Learn how to set up a digital still camera, save images to a CD and use Picasa photo editing software to enhance images. Create a slide show with the free program Picasa and learn how to insert images into PowerPoint. Learn about how to create online galleries to house your pictures. BRING YOUR OWN DIGITAL CAMERA Cost: $65 Comp and Basic, $125 General

You be the Producer is a condensed look at the process of creating a video, including brainstorming the idea, writing the treatment, pitching the idea, creating the script, setting up the shoot, filming creatively, editing the scenes and, saving the files. Videos will be created using Flip Video technology (www.flipvideo.com), a small, lightweight, non videotape video camera with emphasis given to video production to the Web. COST: $200 Comp and Basic ; $250 General (includes FlipVideo Digital Camcorder)

This course revolves around the development and delivery of digital content in education. Digital content can be digital photos, digital audio and digital video. Many online resources are available for editing, storing and sharing digital photos. Podcasting is developing audio and video materials that are available online. Pocket Video cameras now allow educators the opportunity to develop video components easily and cost effectively. Participants will gain an understanding of digital content. Participants will learn how to gather digital images, edit and share images in an offline and online environment. Participants will learn how to create podcasts (digital audio/video materials), edit and share podcast in an offline and online environment. Participants will learn how to gather digital video thru the use of pocket video cameras, edit and share video material in an offline and online environment. One hour of Kent State University graduate credit is available for an additional 150.00. Participants must sign up for credit during the first class and must attend all four sessions to receive credit. Cost: 175.00 per participants (Graduate Credit at an additional 150.00 per participant) Classes take place on every TUESDAY of the month from 4:30pm-7:00pm at the Western Reserve 21st Century Learning Center in Kent.

Administrators from Western Reserve Educational Services membership districts are invited to the Technology Leadership Symposium 2010: Mobile Learning. The conference will provide administrators with experiences in mobile technology for professional productivity as well as sessions that explore its impact on student achievement. Sessions to include Google Docs, 21st Century Skills for Administrators, Cell Phones in the Classroom, Netbooks vs. Notebook Computers, iPad applications in education and many more! Keynote speakers include Elliot Soloway and Cathleen Norris, noted mobile technology educators! Cost: $770 for Comp/Basic; $800 for General. Includes a 32gb iPad and accessories.

Podcasting- today’s way to communicate, can be created with little equipment investment and does not require mobile listening devices to be received. This workshop teaches you how to create your own AUDIO AND VIDEO podcasts. It also includes lessons on podcasting directories, information on gathering audio feeds and suggestions for educational usage. Cost: $200 Comp and Basic; $250 General (includes USB Headset by Logitech, Snagit and Camtasia Studio Software)

You be the Producer is a condensed look at the process of creating a video, including brainstorming the idea, writing the treatment, pitching the idea, creating the script, setting up the shoot, filming creatively, editing the scenes and, saving the files. Videos will be created using Flip Video technology (www.flipvideo.com), a small, lightweight, non videotape video camera with emphasis given to video production to the Web. COST: $200 Comp and Basic ; $250 General (includes FlipVideo Digital Camcorder)