Creative Fun with Digital Photography
Thu 01/05/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Put yourself in the picture! A really fun day! Use chromakey (bluescreen/greenscreen) to create imaginative projects that will enhance your classroom work enormously. Shoot, capture, edit and import backgrounds Print and save Includes sample formats and projects. Appeal to all teachers. An asset for all projects. All materials provided details...

Wikis, Pods and Blogs
Fri 02/05/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Creating Dynamic Collaborative Classroom Networks

Everybody's talking about them, all the kids are into them, they're the buzzwords on LT educators' lips but - wikis, podcasts and blogs - what are they all about?
Multiliteracies pedagogy underpins these culturally relevant online communities. Communication, collaboration, interaction and dynamic classroom networks are some of the elements that will be explored throughout the day.
During the session there will be opportunity for you to create your own online wiki, podcast or blog. details...

Band in a Box
Mon 19/05/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Band in a Box is probably the most well known and popular music software in the world. During this full day session, you will discover all of the fabulous new features that have been packed into this powerhouse accompaniment program. You will be truly amazed at what the latest Band in a Box is capable of, particularly as it now has audio recording, ASIO compatibility and VST support. details...

Sibelius Level 1
Tue 20/05/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Sibelius Level 1 is designed for those new to Sibelius and users who want to improve their skills and pick up a few tips and tricks along the way. Assuming no previous experience, participants will go through the process of setting up a new score, exploring the different methods of adding notes and editing the score by adding dynamics and phrasing. details...

Music Technology in the Classroom
Thu 05/06/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Much has changed. Audio software is simpler and inexpensive. On this day you will work with a range of music technology programs and their application to education, from free web-based approaches to sophisticated recording programs. Budgeting costs and implementation strategies will be discussed. details...

Enhancing Literacy with Claymation and Film
Wed 18/06/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Many students struggle with traditional classroom approaches to literacy, but readily respond to more concrete tasks. Using Claymation and Stop Motion animation techniques, students are engaged in very "hands-on" creative tasks that involve interpretation and meaning in a themed context. Storyboarding and scripting become a more intuitive and necessary process in the creation of a finished film that is most rewarding. details...

Digital Video Made Simple
Thu 19/06/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Find out how simple it can be to make movies with your Digital Video camera and a Windows PC. By the end of this session you'll be creating your own video CDs, playable in Windows Media Player and on most DVD players. Learn how to edit and manipulate your digital video for home movie editing or classroom application. We'll also give you some practical "In the Classroom" ideas to help you implement this exciting multi-media format. Software used on the day is Sony Vegas MovieStudio on the Windows XP system. details...