Syllabus


 * Syllabus for Prince Georges’ County District Technology Plan;**
 * The Writing Process**


 * Faculty Contact Information**

Jodi Fochler Graduate Student at UMUC Jfochler83@yahoo.com


 * Workshop Description**

This workshop is a gathering of professional development courses that together will guide teachers in integrating technology in to the writing process. Each day is broken down into session options based on either grade level or technology ability level depending on the topic for the day, which will in the end cover all of the steps involved in the writing process.

All of the workshops are written at an adult level, with the function of introducing ways to use various technology tools in the classroom to benefit the students. This workshop week was designed for educators teaching in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade, with basic computer skills such as the use of Web 2.0 and Microsoft Word.


 * Workshop Goal**

Teachers will explore ways in which to integrate technology into all parts of the writing process with students in grades K-5.


 * Workshop Objectives**

In completing this workshop, teachers will be able to
 * 1) Effectively use Kidspiration software to organize ideas
 * 2) Integrate Microsoft Word’s Track Changes into the editing process
 * 3) Publish ideas and effectively discuss them using Voicethread
 * 4) Create online posters using Glogsters
 * 5) Use eportfolios to gather writings, create goals, and reflect on them


 * Workshop Materials**

Due to the lack of funding in our district, all of the materials and programs used during the training are free or have already been purchased by the county. These materials consist of:


 * 1) Windows enabled computer
 * 2) Keyboard and Mouse
 * 3) Headset with earphones and microphone
 * 4) Access to the Internet, Web 2.0

**Workshop Schedule**