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Click here to register for the webinars   Student Response Apps for iPads, iPods and the Web 90 MINUTES Monday, November 5, 2012 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
AND Monday, January 14, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
From set up to ideas for classroom use, free, easy-to-use web-based student response apps and programs accessible from iPads, Android tablets, computers and other devices for teaching and assessment will be demonstrated. Learn how to utilize programs (from apps allowing you to run video, sound and drawing tools in a quiz on iPads, to programs that can be run from any and all devices at the same time from the Web) to keep students from falling behind, give them a voice in the classroom discussion, generate reports and monitor progress, even during the classroom lesson. PRESENTER: DAN HERLIHY   Is Your Head in the Clouds?? This can be a Good Thing! 90 MINUTES
Thursday, November 8, 2012&nb

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What:
The iPad has proven to be a powerful tool in the classroom for students with diverse learning needs. The iPad allows classroom materials to be customized and individualized for each learner. There are a wide variety of apps that provide the opportunity for students to be more independent and successful in the classroom. This webinar will provide an overview of various apps that can be used to customize and adapt classroom materials. We will cover apps for text-to-speech, voice recognition, OCR (optical character recognition), annotation, classroom response systems and word prediction, as well as others. We will also discuss strategies for adapting classroom materials, third party accessories and file sharing. When:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain Cost:
$55.00 single participant fee, no cancelations or refunds. Group discounts available.

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What:
You finally have an iPad in your classroom, but how can all your students benefit from it? How do you do it? This session will cover strategies that can be used so all students can benefit from the iPad. We will also cover iPad management, document sharing, accessibility features and more. Participants in this webinar will discover ways to utilize one or two iPads in a classroom so that all students can benefit. The iPad can provide professionals with the opportunity to individualize and customize materials for all students in the classroom. This webinar will demonstrate various apps for managing classrooms, presenting to students, creating and adapting classroom materials and various approaches to using one iPad in a classroom. This webinar will also provide information on accessibility features, device management, file sharing and copyright.

When:
Thursday, November 14, 2013
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mountain

Cost:
$55.00 per person

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What:
In this class you will learn different types of classroom management that can be used in your classroom. We will discuss and develop many different options. Building character will be discussed and a debate on consequences vs. punishment will be had. This class will also cover a collection of tricks of the trade including attention getters, participation encouragers, and many others. Lastly, room set up and procedure/routines will be shared. 

When:
Monday, November 11, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
College of Education Building, Room 122
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost

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What:
In this class you will learn how to differentiate inside the four walls of your classroom. We will take a look at the NEW Common Core "blooms", reading, math, and other subject areas. We will look at learning styles and discover how to reach all of them in one day. We will talk about having gifted kids in the general classroom that need to be challenged at their level at all times, and how to control the time we spend with those that need us the most to catch up. Tammie will walk participants through a lesson plan that she uses. 

When:
Monday, November 25, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
College of Education Building, Room 122
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost

Click here to register for this workshop What: Do you have a basic understanding of the iPad and now want more? Are you looking for innovative ways to use your iPad in your classroom? Do you want to learn how to create, edit, produce, and publish with your iPad? If you answered yes to any of the above questions then this is the workshop for you. Join us for the day as we explore how to use several different apps to turn your iPad into a powerful classroom production tool for you and your students. Throughout the day you will be engaged in a hands-on approach, while learning new strategies for implementing mobile technologies into classroom instruction. Instructors will use practical scenarios to connect workshop experiences to classroom realities. Don't have an iPad yet, no worries, we will have several iPads available for you to use during the workshop. Lunch is on your own. When/Where: January 25, 2013 8:00 am - 5:00pm Mountain Cost: $100 (free for MSUB students)

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What:
Struggling with differentiating instruction to meet Common Core Standards? Looking for results-oriented teaching? Learn how to creatively use apps to transform everyday classroom projects and basic general ed supports into interactive tools for learning and communicating on the iPad! Take a look at how a classroom teacher jump-started her curriculum teaching to differentiate instruction. See how team members taught true understanding of curriculum content tied to the Common Core Initiative.  Go inside a classroom to see how to use these tools and strategies every day for meaningful inclusion by viewing video clips, photo galleries and live app demonstrations. When:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mountain Cost:
$55.00 single participant fee, no cancelations or refunds. Group discounts available.

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What:
In this class you will learn how to use picture books, YouTube videos, and schooltoolstv.org to create lessons used in a morning meeting setting. Participants will receive lessons that build on the 6 character traits, social skills, and common behavioral issues that come up in a typical classroom. Participants will also learn the philosophy behind teaching the social skills.

When:
Monday, November 4, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
College of Education Building, Room 122
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost

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What:
We have all heard the hype about iPads and how this mobile device will change the way we use technology, but what does that mean for education?  If you are looking for an interactive, hands-on workshop that will help you realize the power of this device and how it can be used in a K-12 classroom, then this is the one for you.  During this workshop you will have the opportunity to discover the countless ways you can use this device to change the way you "do" education.  Learn the basics of working with your iPad, research all of the available apps and find out which ones are right for your classroom, and find out how other schools are implementing iPads within their classrooms.  You will also be introduced to the many accessories you can add to your iPad to extend its functionality. Don't have an iPad yet, no worries, we will have several iPads available for you to use during the workshop. When/Where:
Nov. 15, 2012
MSUB College of Education Builing RM 122 - 9:00AM to 4:30PM (Check-in begins at 8:30AM)
Billings, MT Contact:
John Keener, MRESA3 Project Coordinator
Montana Center for Inclusive Education
Montana State University
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT  59101
john.keener@msubillings.edu
(406)-657-1743

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What:
The Forest for Every Classroom program provides 11 days of professional development that immerses teachers in Place Based Education and the inclusion of Service Learning projects in their classroom curriculum.  The workshop takes place through 5 overnight sessions around the Missoula area.  Teachers leave the program with stronger natural and cultural history understanding, connections to local professionals and educational organizations, new resources for classroom use, and memories of truly unique experiences.  Teachers will design a place based education curriculum and service learning project with guidance through the course. When:
April 26-27, 2013
June 20-21, 2013
June 24-26, 2013
September 20-21, 2013
January 24-25, 2014 
(Full day programs, see website for details) Where:
All programs start and end at the Montana Natural History Center
120 Hickory St.
Missoula, Mt 59801
Programs will take place in the Alberton Gorge area, the Blackfoot Valley, the Bitterroot Valley, on Seeley Lake and at Lubrecht Experimental Forest. Cost:
$100 refundable deposit.  All lodging, transportation from Missoula and most food is provided. Up to 88 hours OPI renewal and 5 UM Graduate credits

Online Curricular Learning Online Assistive Technology Learning March 22, 2012
1:00pm, 2:30pm and 4:00 Mountain Splash™ Extended School Year Program
Cost: FREE
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10:00am Mountain How to Integrate AAC Throughout the Day
Cost: FREE
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1:00pm, 2:30pm and 4:00 Mountain Big Books by George! AbleNet Editions™ - Communication Programs
Cost: FREE
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10:00am Mountain Power Wheelchair Assessment (Three Part Series) Course 2 - Power Wheelchair Assessment: the team evaluation
Cost: FREE
Presenter: Michelle L. lange, OT

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We have all heard the hype about iPads and how this mobile device will change the way we use technology, but what does that mean for education?  If you are looking for an interactive, hands-on workshop that will help you realize the power of this device and how it can be used in a K-12 classroom, then this is the one for you.  During this workshop you will have the opportunity to discover the countless ways you can use this device to change the way you "do" education.  Learn the basics of working with your iPad, research all of the available apps and find out which ones are right for your classroom, and find out how other schools are implementing iPads within their classrooms.  You will also be introduced to the many accessories you can add to your iPad to extend its functionality. Don't have an iPad yet, no worries, we will have several iPads available for you to use during the workshop. When:
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
9:00am - 4:00pm Mountain Where:
Montana State University - Billings
College of Education Room 122
Billings MT 59101 Cost:
$25.00 (Lunch is on your own)

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What:
With many schools and districts deploying iPads in classrooms, many are looking at options for integrating them into their interactive whiteboard technology-enabled classroom to reach and teach all students. We will look at options to help integrate interactive whiteboards and iPads together such as AirServer, SMART Bridgit, Apple TV, Dropbox. We will also explore how creation apps (e.g., SMART Notebook app, Toontastic, Puppet Pals, iBooks) and Augmentative/Alternative Communication Apps (e.g., Scene&Heard, Sounding Board), accessibility profiles (e.g., SMART Technologies and Apple) and other technology tools can support differentiation across the grade levels so that ALL students can enjoy meaningful academic and social participation. When:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain Cost:
$49.00

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From Harvard University to inner city Detroit to rural Colorado; from basic introductory classes to AP courses, teachers are experiencing significant improvement in student achievement transitioning to the 'Flipped Classroom' model. A side benefit is that teachers save time. The flip model represents a merger of: The Socratic method where students are responsible for meaningful conversation while in class

Research in cognitive science that shows students need immediate feedback

The emergence of powerful learning online communities where student thinking can become more visible and mutually supportive

The flip model represents a significant cultural change in the traditional classroom and changing roles of student and teacher When:
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 2
12:00pm - 1:00pm Mountain

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What:
We have all heard the hype about iPads and how this mobile device will change the way that we use technology, but what does that mean for education? If you are looking for an interactive, hands-on workshop that will help you realize the power of this device and how it can be used in a K-12 classroom, then this is the one for you. This workshop is designed to introduce educators to using the iPad as a tool to enhance their teaching and thus improve student learning. This course looks at iPad basic operations as well as advance configurations and use as a teaching tool integrated into existing content. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to discover the countless ways you can use this device to change the way you "do" education. This workshop will assist you in learning the basics of working with your iPad, how to research apps to determine which ones are right for your classroom, and introduce the many accessories that can be added to your iPad to extend its functionality. This workshop is for the beginner to the old pro.

When:
September 25-26, 2013

Where:
Montana State University
College of Education, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
Free of charge

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What:
In this workshop Ronda will explore how to create and maintain a workable website using Google Tools. Websites can be created for a personal digital portfolio, a classroom, or a business. Participants will learn how to use many Google tools such as calendar, documents, presentation, and forms and how to incorporate them into a workable website. Ronda will cover each Google tool and give participants an opportunity to develop content that will be utilized to develop a website at the end of the workshop. Ronda McManus began working at the Career Center in 1990 as an early childhood educator. She also held a position helping high school seniors transition from high school to either a university, junior college, training, military service, or a job. Currently, Ronda integrates technology in classrooms in her position at the Billings Career Center. She collaborates and supports teachers and students using technology in their classrooms, helping to create a foundation for learning and innovation in our ever-accelerating world. Ronda continues to be inspired by our youth and the promises they hold true. When/Where:
November 10, 2012
MSU-Billings College of Education Building RM 122
Billings, Mt Contact:
John Keener at 657-1743 or john.keener@msubillings.edu
Debra Miller at 657-2072 or dmiller@msubillings.edu  

Click here to register for this workshop What: We've all heard the hype about iPads and how this mobile device will change the way we use technology, but what does that mean for education? If you are looking for an interactive, hands-on workshop that will help you realize the power of this device and how it can be used in a K-12 classroom, then this is the one for you. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to discover the countless ways you can use this device to change the way you "do" education. Learn the basics of working with your iPad, research all of the available apps and find out which ones are right for your classroom, and find out how other schools are implementing iPads within their classrooms. You will also be introduced to the many accessories you can add to your iPad to extend its functionality. Don't have an iPad yet, no worries, we will have several iPads available for you to use during the workshop. Lunch is on your own. When/Where: January 24, 2013 8:00 am - 5:00pm Mountain Cost: $100 (free for MSUB students)

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What:
This workshop series is designed for professionals involved
in supporting the education and language development of
children who are deaf and hard of hearing. If you are an early
interventionist, classroom teacher, teacher of the deaf, special
educator, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, program or
school administrator, or member of a state EHDI team these
workshops are designed to build foundational knowledge about
hearing loss and the exciting technological advances that
support listening and spoken language for these children today.
Every member of the child's intervention team will find practical
tips and proven strategies for promoting collaboration to support
infants, young children and their families, as well as student
success in the classroom - and beyond.   When/Where:
Dec 8, 2012
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Tx
  Target Audience: early interventionist classroom teacher teacher of the deaf special educator speech-language pathologist audiologist program school administrator member of a state EHDI team For more information or to register
visit ListeningandSpokenLanguage.org
or call toll-free 866-337-5220.

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What:
Assisting with Reading Fluency in the Classroom will provide the paraeducator with the information and skills needed to assist classroom teachers in meeting the literacy needs of a variety of students. It deals with the specific area of reading fluency. It prepares paraeducators to understand important fluency concepts and terms, and to use a variety of research-based instructional techniques that improve fluency at the word, phrase, sentence, and connected text levels. The Instructional Teamwork Academy academy is designed to help paraeducators work effectively on a team. This course is recommended for teachers as well. Teachers and/or paraeducators may take this course without the other team member, but it is most effective when teams take the course together. The academy consists of four modules consisting of introductory material regarding teamwork, delineation of roles and responsibilities, classroom instruction, and behavior management.

When:
Monday, Spetember 23, 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Columbus High School
433 N 3rd St.
Columbus, MT 59019

Cost:
No cost, lunch on your own

To Register Contact:
Monica Pugh, (406) 322-5298 or ssgpugh11@yahoo.com