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Professional Learning
- January - December 2008 -
- Melbourne -

February

Digital Movie Making for Home and Classroom
Tue 05/02/2008
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...

 

Finale Notepad
Wed 06/02/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Finale Notepad is a free music notation software program that is an amazing resource for teachers and students. It allows you to construct simple arrangements that you can play, edit, arrange and print. details...

 

Sibelius 110 (Sibelius Level 1)
Thu 07/02/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Sibelius 110 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. This introductory course would be useful for primary, secondary and instrumental teachers, arrangers and conductors. details...

 

Wikis, Pods and Blogs
Mon 11/02/2008
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...

 

Sibelius Worksheets 210 (Sibelius Level 2)
Wed 13/02/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Don't spend hours making resources from scratch. Sibelius 5 comes with over 1700 worksheets, projects, exercises, songs, instrumental pieces, lyrics, posters, reference material and other resources in the Sibelius Worksheet Creator. As well as exploring the Worksheet Creator, learn how to adapt existing worksheets, make new worksheets, export musical examples to Microsoft Word and even import pictures. Participants will also learn how to make worksheets their available on the school intranet using Scorch. This course would be suited to primary and secondary and instrumental teachers who want to expand their current Sibelius skills. details...

 

Dreamweaver Level 1
Fri 15/02/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Dive into Dreamweaver - the industry standard for building web sites and regarded by many as the top program for web site development on both MAC and Windows. details...

 

Interactivity - Whiteboards and eLearning Resources
Mon 18/02/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Many schools have purchased Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) but are uncertain how to link them to teaching practice and improving learning outcomes. Soundhouse has designed a one-day workshop to help schools address this. This workshop is for all experience levels. It will be very practical and hands-on. details...

 

Digital Storytelling
Tue 19/02/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Digital Storytelling is a term used to describe a wide variety of new media production practices. Our aim is to use a multi-literate approach to encourage thoughtful and emotionally direct writing. An emphasis is placed on personal voice and facilitative teaching methods. Use simple and free software to create powerful stories and presentations. A must for English and Media teachers. details...

 

Creating Audio CDs and Backing Tracks
Wed 20/02/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Using audio loops selected from a huge library of musical styles, create your own compilations as well as record and manipulate your own loops. With the powerful program Acid, you will be able to save your music in a variety of formats for making CDs or MP3s. Arranging concepts will be discussed and a range of music styles will be covered, from Dance and Electronic to R and B. details...

 

Digital Movie Making for Home and Classroom
Fri 22/02/2008
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...

 

Machinima
Mon 25/02/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Step into the cutting edge world of Machinima, the 3D animation technique currently exploding on the net. Use Machinima to learn the language of film-making and visual literacy. Utilise popular computer games such as Oblivion to capture a range of different shots and story lines, capture the vision in real time then, edit the shots together in Windows Movie Maker. You can add your own narration, music and sound effects. Machinima is an example of emergent gameplay, a process of putting game tools to unexpected ends. Engage students with a medium they love and allow them to create 3D animated narratives of their own. details...

 

Groovy Music
Wed 27/02/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Children love Groovy Music. It lets them create their own music as well as carry out directed activities, so theres plenty of room for them to experiment and learn. In fact, Groovy Music is so compelling that once students start making music, they just wont want to stop! Sibelius Groovy Music is a series of three programs which make teaching music to primary and lower secondary students easy and fun. Groovy Music supports teachers with plenty of clear topic related lesson plans and copyright free resources  you dont even need to be a musician to use it! Upper primary non music specialists and specialists as well as lower secondary music teachers would find this course and program fun, educational and engaging. details...

 

Photoshop Level 1
Thu 28/02/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

This is a most popular industry standard program, used by hobbyists and professionals alike. This dynamic program will provide you with all the tools you need to create artistic images for fliers, school magazines, web sites or CD ROMs. details...

March

Digital Portfolios Using PowerPoint
Mon 03/03/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Demystify the world of digital portfolios. One of the most popular, readily available means of delivering a digital portfolio is via PowerPoint. As well as exploring some of the current thinking behind digital portfolios, learn the essential PowerPoint skills required to create a rich, multimedia digital portfolio that can be adapted to suit your purposes either in the classroom or for professional needs. details...

 

Finale Level 1
Wed 05/03/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

An introduction to the suite of Finale products, ranging from the free Finale Notepad through to the professional Finale 2008, assuming no prior knowledge. Learn to use competently this well-known notation program, develop a knowledge of shortcuts, tips and tricks to make the scoring process faster, and discover new features of the most recent version of Finale. details...

 

VELS in The Class - Animation/Claymation
Fri 07/03/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Stimulate student creativity and encourage co-operative participation through the use of Animation Movie Technology. Wide ranging skills across broad curriculum content aim to create innovative classroom practices linking to VELS Dimensions & Standards. Using STOP MOTION software to create the animation, the hands on process involves storyboarding, developing ideas, scripting and animation techniques. Technically simple, and inexpensive to implement in class. As part of the day, units of work will be developed for immediate implementation. details...

 

Sonar Level 1 (Cakewalk)
Wed 12/03/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Sonar is perfectly suited to those looking to create music on PC in the school environment. This very accessibly priced software packs a power of features that makes recording audio and MIDI, using audio loops and burning the whole project to CD a seamless process. It even has a virtual sound canvas for great general MIDI sounds without an expensive keyboard or module. details...

 

Flash Level 1 - Design for the Web
Fri 14/03/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Want some more animations in your web sites? Flash is Macromedia's powerful and popular solution to creating web animations for Mac and Windows computers. details...

 

Digital Movie Making for Home and Classroom
Mon 31/03/2008 (School Holidays)
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...

 

Dreamweaver Level 1
Mon 31/03/2008 (School Holidays)
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Dive into Dreamweaver - the industry standard for building web sites and regarded by many as the top program for web site development on both MAC and Windows. details...

April

Finale Notepad
Wed 09/04/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Finale Notepad is a free music notation software program that is an amazing resource for teachers and students. It allows you to construct simple arrangements that you can play, edit, arrange and print. details...

 

Sibelius 110 (Sibelius Level 1)
Wed 16/04/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Sibelius 110 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. This introductory course would be useful for primary, secondary and instrumental teachers, arrangers and conductors. details...

 

Dreamweaver Level 1
Fri 18/04/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Dive into Dreamweaver - the industry standard for building web sites and regarded by many as the top program for web site development on both MAC and Windows. details...

 

Taking Your Classroom Online
Mon 21/04/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

If you've heard about wikis, podcasts and blogs but been too afraid to find out more, this is the day for you. Learn all about them and how they can be used to take your classroom online - a fantastic way to engage your students; share resources; enhance 3 way communication and collaboration. During the session there will be opportunity for you to create your own online wiki. details...

 

Digital Storytelling
Tue 22/04/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Creating and sharing stories in their most engaging form is vital for language development. Photostories, film and animation can be made by all students in every class. details...

 

Photoshop Level 1
Wed 30/04/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

This is a most popular industry standard program, used by hobbyists and professionals alike. This dynamic program will provide you with all the tools you need to create artistic images for fliers, school magazines, web sites or CD ROMs. details...

May

Using Popular Computer Games in the Classroom
Mon 05/05/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Engage students with a medium they love computer games. This day is all about putting popular game tools to unexpected ends - a process known as Machinima. Step into this cutting edge world of 3D animation technique which is currently exploding on the net and allowing students to create 3D animated narratives. Use Machinima to learn the language of film-making and visual literacy. Utilise popular computer games such as Oblivion to capture a range of different shots and story lines, capture the vision in real time then edit the shots together. You can add your own narration, music and sound effects. details...

 

Making the Most of Digital Curriculum
Tue 06/05/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

An introduction to available digital resources and how they can be used effectively in the classroom and with Interactive Whiteboards. Preview digital resources and learn how to incorporate these resources into lessons. This is a hands-on course and teachers will leave the day's session with lessons ready to go. Applicable to PC/Mac users and all makes of Interactive Whiteboards. details...

 

Interactivity - Whiteboards and eLearning Resources
Mon 19/05/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Many schools have purchased Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) but are uncertain how to link them to teaching practice and improving learning outcomes. Soundhouse has designed a one-day workshop to help schools address this. This workshop is for all experience levels. It will be very practical and hands-on. details...

 

All About Audio
Wed 21/05/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

All about audio is a practical day course designed to cover all of the basic skills in setting up audio equipment in your school. Participants will experiment with setting up amplified equipment and will learn how to operate a public address system (P.A) and mixing desk. details...

 

Digital Movie Making for Home and Classroom
Fri 23/05/2008
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...

 

Digital Portfolios Using PowerPoint
Mon 26/05/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Demystify the world of digital portfolios. One of the most popular, readily available means of delivering a digital portfolio is via PowerPoint. As well as exploring some of the current thinking behind digital portfolios, learn the essential PowerPoint skills required to create a rich, multimedia digital portfolio that can be adapted to suit your purposes either in the classroom or for professional needs. details...

 

16 Ways to Use Your Interactive Whiteboard
Tue 27/05/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

This course is designed to integrate your IWB into daily lessons. We will preview many digital resources from short auto-response math games to online activities applicable to integrated units of work. Many of the activities presented can be used the very next day in the classroom. details...

June

Flash Level 1 - Design for the Web
Mon 02/06/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Want some more animations in your web sites? Flash is Macromedia's powerful and popular solution to creating web animations for Mac and Windows computers. details...

 

Photoshop Level 2
Wed 04/06/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Further exploration of this powerful program with a CD-Rom of tips, film clips and extensive resources provided to each participant. details...

 

Animation across the Curriculum
Fri 06/06/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Using web cameras and free software, stop motion animation is a most engaging process for students to enhance language skills. Applicable across the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, any grade can use simple animation techniques to bring classrooms to life. Create and share your own digital content. details...

 

16 Ways to Use Your Interactive Whiteboard
Mon 16/06/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

This course is designed to integrate your IWB into daily lessons. We will preview many digital resources from short auto-response math games to online activities applicable to integrated units of work. Many of the activities presented can be used the very next day in the classroom. details...

 

Dreamweaver Level 1
Mon 30/06/2008 (School Holidays)
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Dive into Dreamweaver - the industry standard for building web sites and regarded by many as the top program for web site development on both MAC and Windows. details...

 

Digital Movie Making for Home and Classroom
Mon 30/06/2008 (School Holidays)
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...

July

Taking Your Classroom Online
Tue 01/07/2008 (School Holidays)
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

If you've heard about wikis, podcasts and blogs but been too afraid to find out more, this is the day for you. Learn all about them and how they can be used to take your classroom online - a fantastic way to engage your students; share resources; enhance 3 way communication and collaboration. During the session there will be opportunity for you to create your own online wiki. details...

 

Animation across the Curriculum
Tue 01/07/2008 (School Holidays)
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Using web cameras and free software, stop motion animation is a most engaging process for students to enhance language skills. Applicable across the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, any grade can use simple animation techniques to bring classrooms to life. Create and share your own digital content. details...

 

Finale Notepad
Wed 23/07/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Finale Notepad is a free music notation software program that is an amazing resource for teachers and students. It allows you to construct simple arrangements that you can play, edit, arrange and print. details...

 

Sibelius Worksheets 210 (Sibelius Level 2)
Thu 24/07/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Don't spend hours making resources from scratch. Sibelius 5 comes with over 1700 worksheets, projects, exercises, songs, instrumental pieces, lyrics, posters, reference material and other resources in the Sibelius Worksheet Creator. As well as exploring the Worksheet Creator, learn how to adapt existing worksheets, make new worksheets, export musical examples to Microsoft Word and even import pictures. Participants will also learn how to make worksheets their available on the school intranet using Scorch. details...

 

Dreamweaver Level 2
Fri 25/07/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Really get your teeth into Dreamweaver and take control of your web site. Look at the ins and outs of using this program in depth. details...

 

Sonar Level 1 (Cakewalk)
Wed 30/07/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Sonar is perfectly suited to those looking to create music on PC in the school environment. This very accessibly priced software packs a power of features that makes recording audio and MIDI, using audio loops and burning the whole project to CD a seamless process. It even has a virtual sound canvas for great general MIDI sounds without an expensive keyboard or module. details...

August

Creating Audio CDs and Backing Tracks
Wed 06/08/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Using audio loops selected from a huge library of musical styles, create your own compilations as well as record and manipulate your own loops. With the powerful program Acid, you will be able to save your music in a variety of formats for making CDs or MP3s. Arranging concepts will be discussed and a range of music styles will be covered, from Dance and Electronic to R and B. details...

 

Taking Your Classroom Online
Fri 08/08/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

If youve heard about wikis, podcasts and blogs but been too afraid to find out more, this is the day for you. Learn all about them and how they can be used to take your classroom online - a fantastic way to engage your students; share resources; enhance 3 way communication and collaboration. During the session there will be opportunity for you to create your own online wiki. details...

 

Digital Storytelling
Tue 12/08/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Creating and sharing stories in their most engaging form is vital for language development. Photostories, film and animation can be made by all students in every class. details...

 

Groovy Music
Wed 13/08/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Children love Groovy Music. It lets them create their own music as well as carry out directed activities, so there's plenty of room for them to experiment and learn. In fact, Groovy Music is so compelling that once students start making music, they just won't want to stop! Sibelius Groovy Music is a series of three programs which make teaching music to primary and lower secondary students easy and fun. Groovy Music supports teachers with plenty of clear topic related lesson plans and copyright free resources. You don't even need to be a musician to use it! Upper primary non music specialists and specialists as well as lower secondary music teachers would find this course and program fun, educational and engaging. details...

 

Digital Movie Making for Home and Classroom
Fri 15/08/2008
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...

 

Using Popular Computer Games in the Classroom
Mon 18/08/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Engage students with a medium they love computer games. This day is all about putting popular game tools to unexpected ends - a process known as "Machinima". Step into this cutting edge world of 3D animation technique which is currently exploding on the net and allowing students to create 3D animated narratives. Use Machinima to learn the language of film-making and visual literacy. Utilise popular computer games such as Oblivion to capture a range of different shots and story lines, capture the vision in real time then edit the shots together. You can add your own narration, music and sound effects. details...

 

Making the Most of Digital Curriculum
Tue 19/08/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

An introduction to available digital resources and how they can be used effectively in the classroom and with Interactive Whiteboards. Preview digital resources and learn how to incorporate these resources into lessons. This is a hands-on course and teachers will leave the day's session with lessons ready to go. Applicable to PC/Mac users and all makes of Interactive Whiteboards. details...

 

Animation across the Curriculum
Fri 22/08/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Using web cameras and free software, stop motion animation is a most engaging process for students to enhance language skills. Applicable across the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, any grade can use simple animation techniques to bring classrooms to life. Create and share your own digital content. details...

 

Flash Level 1 - Design for the Web
Mon 25/08/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Want some more animations in your web sites? Flash is Macromedia's powerful and popular solution to creating web animations for Mac and Windows computers. details...

 

Photoshop Level 1
Wed 27/08/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

This is a most popular industry standard program, used by hobbyists and professionals alike. This dynamic program will provide you with all the tools you need to create artistic images for fliers, school magazines, web sites or CD ROMs. details...

September

Digital Portfolios Using PowerPoint
Mon 01/09/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Demystify the world of digital portfolios. One of the most popular, readily available means of delivering a digital portfolio is via PowerPoint. As well as exploring some of the current thinking behind digital portfolios, learn the essential PowerPoint skills required to create a rich, multimedia digital portfolio that can be adapted to suit your purposes either in the classroom or for professional needs. details...

 

16 Ways to Use Your Interactive Whiteboard
Tue 02/09/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

This course is designed to integrate your IWB into daily lessons. We will preview many digital resources from short auto-response math games to online activities applicable to integrated units of work. Many of the activities presented can be used the very next day in the classroom. details...

 

Dreamweaver Level 1
Mon 22/09/2008 (School Holidays)
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Dive into Dreamweaver - the industry standard for building web sites and regarded by many as the top program for web site development on both MAC and Windows. details...

 

Digital Movie Making for Home and Classroom
Mon 22/09/2008 (School Holidays)
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...

 

Taking Your Classroom Online
Tue 23/09/2008 (School Holidays)
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

If you've heard about wikis, podcasts and blogs but been too afraid to find out more, this is the day for you. Learn all about them and how they can be used to take your classroom online - a fantastic way to engage your students; share resources; enhance 3 way communication and collaboration. During the session there will be opportunity for you to create your own online wiki. details...

 

Animation across the Curriculum
Tue 23/09/2008 (School Holidays)
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Using web cameras and free software, stop motion animation is a most engaging process for students to enhance language skills. Applicable across the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, any grade can use simple animation techniques to bring classrooms to life. Create and share your own digital content. details...

October

Sibelius 110 (Sibelius Level 1)
Wed 15/10/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Sibelius 110 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. This introductory course would be useful for primary, secondary and instrumental teachers, arrangers and conductors. details...

 

Dreamweaver Level 1
Mon 20/10/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Dive into Dreamweaver - the industry standard for building web sites and regarded by many as the top program for web site development on both MAC and Windows. details...

 

Photoshop Level 1
Wed 22/10/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

This is a most popular industry standard program, used by hobbyists and professionals alike. This dynamic program will provide you with all the tools you need to create artistic images for fliers, school magazines, web sites or CD ROMs. details...

 

Digital Movie Making for Home and Classroom
Fri 24/10/2008
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...

November

Photoshop Level 2
Wed 05/11/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Further exploration of this powerful program with a CD-Rom of tips, film clips and extensive resources provided to each participant. details...

 

Animation across the Curriculum
Fri 07/11/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Using web cameras and free software, stop motion animation is a most engaging process for students to enhance language skills. Applicable across the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, any grade can use simple animation techniques to bring classrooms to life. Create and share your own digital content. details...

 

Dreamweaver Level 2
Mon 10/11/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Really get your teeth into Dreamweaver and take control of your web site. Look at the ins and outs of using this program in depth. details...

 

Making the Most of Digital Curriculum
Tue 11/11/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

An introduction to available digital resources and how they can be used effectively in the classroom and with Interactive Whiteboards. Preview digital resources and learn how to incorporate these resources into lessons. This is a hands-on course and teachers will leave the day's session with lessons ready to go. Applicable to PC/Mac users and all makes of Interactive Whiteboards. details...

 

Finale Notepad
Wed 12/11/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Finale Notepad is a free music notation software program that is an amazing resource for teachers and students. It allows you to construct simple arrangements that you can play, edit, arrange and print. details...

 

Flash Level 1 - Design for the Web
Mon 17/11/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Want some more animations in your web sites? Flash is Macromedia's powerful and popular solution to creating web animations for Mac and Windows computers. details...

December

Making the Most of Digital Curriculum
Mon 08/12/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

An introduction to available digital resources and how they can be used effectively in the classroom and with Interactive Whiteboards. Preview digital resources and learn how to incorporate these resources into lessons. This is a hands-on course and teachers will leave the day's session with lessons ready to go. Applicable to PC/Mac users and all makes of Interactive Whiteboards. details...

 

16 Ways to Use Your Interactive Whiteboard
Tue 09/12/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

This course is designed to integrate your IWB into daily lessons. We will preview many digital resources from short auto-response math games to online activities applicable to integrated units of work. Many of the activities presented can be used the very next day in the classroom. details...

 

Animation across the Curriculum
Wed 10/12/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Using web cameras and free software, stop motion animation is a most engaging process for students to enhance language skills. Applicable across the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, any grade can use simple animation techniques to bring classrooms to life. Create and share your own digital content. details...

 

Taking Your Classroom Online
Thu 11/12/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

If you've heard about wikis, podcasts and blogs but been too afraid to find out more, this is the day for you. Learn all about them and how they can be used to take your classroom online - a fantastic way to engage your students; share resources; enhance 3 way communication and collaboration. During the session there will be opportunity for you to create your own online wiki. details...

 

Digital Storytelling
Fri 12/12/2008
9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. $200.00(GST inc)

Creating and sharing stories in their most engaging form is vital for language development. Photostories, film and animation can be made by all students in every class. details...


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