This is a series of training Workshops focusing on the effective use of technology in school Administrative offices, Libraries. IT Labs and classrooms; Primary, Preparatory and Secondary. The training includes Basic Computer Proficiency, Advanced Computer Proficiency, Integrating Technology in the classroom and Advanced Integrating Technology in the Classroom. Each of these four training sessions take place in a five-day session presented over approximately one year.

Three day Follow-Up Sessions are held with the Teachers twice during the year. In these sessions, the Teachers present technology integrated Lesson Plans that they have already delivered in their classrooms. They provide feedback to their colleagues regarding their Lesson’s effectiveness and their colleagues provide them with constructive feedback aimed at improving the Lessons.

The training is supported, sustained and enhanced by school visits to Administrative offices, Libraries, IT Labs and classrooms. Using an evaluation tool, designed to International Standards, the effectiveness of the integration of technology is assessed.

Educator Projects using the tools: Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

Personalizing your PC	To Write
To Schedule	To Record
To Present	To Create
To Share	To Communicate
To Find

Educator Projects using the tools for K-5: Kid Works, Kid Pix, Kidspiration, Inspiration; for 6-11: Publisher, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Inspiration, Macromedia Studio

To Write	To Illustrate
To Map	To Plan
To Present	To Assess

Using IT in the Classroom: student-centered learning, classroom management, locating Internet resources, Rubric Assessment, educational resources, collaborative projects, lesson planning, assessment.

Introduction (New Ideas)/Brainstorming; Modeling/Hands-on; Small-Group Activities/Projects; Reporting/Feedback; Reflection/Journals.

Using IT in the Classroom: student-centered learning, problem-solving/critical thinking, learning styles, integrating multimedia, collaborative projects, mapping, lesson planning, assessment.

Introduction (New Ideas)/Brainstorming; Modeling/Hands-on; Small-Group Activities/Projects; Reporting/Feedback; Reflection/Journals.