Visit our calendar for links to registration for each event.

EdCamp
EdCamp is a fun innovative way to learn about exactly what YOU want to learn in a way YOU want to learn it. YOU can decide what the sessions are, if you want, YOU can present them, in fact, EdCamp is all about YOU. Web 2.0, innovative teaching techniques, and more. The only real question is, will YOU be there to make it happen?  June 21, July 26, and August 2

Teacher WOW! Academy
The WOW! Academy is a dynamic, exciting event offering teachers the opportunity to become WOW! Master teachers. The WOW! Academy combines Project Based Learning, technology integration, and your subject-area expertise into a winning mix like nothing you’ve experienced before. If you want to practice learning like your students, it’s time to experience what 21st Century education can be with the WOW! Academy. At least one administrator is required to attend for at least one hour the last day of the event. Please make sure an administrator can attend for you before registering for this event. Space is limited; apply early.
Important Session Information:
At least one school administrator per district must attend for teacher presentations on the last day of the academy. Please arrange with your school administrator(s) when registering for the event.  May 8 – 11,   June 5-8,   July 9- 12

Google Certification Academy
This interactive workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to master Google applications while preparing for the official Google certification exams. Google applications covered in the academy are exclusive to the Google Apps Education Edition and include: Calendar, AppsMail, Docs, Groups, Sites, and other tools like Labs, Google Moderator and Video. A good working knowledge of the basic Google applications is required to be successful in this course. This certification is best suited for those who administer and train others on Google Apps. Participants will apply to and pay Google for certification. ESC does not certify applicants.  April 24 – 26, June 13-15.

Edmodo
Going BYOD? Want to improve student engagement? Come learn about the FREE premier social network for education. It’s easy to manage, fun to use, engaging for students, and provides an all around fantastic opportunity to get your district signed up and ready to go. Edmodo staff will be available remotely. All levels of readiness are welcome. June 29th.

District Inservice Offerings

We  are offering the following trainings on-site.  Please book early as our calendars are filling up quickly.

Google Apps

Free Tools

Project Share Intro

iPads in the Classroom

Integrating Technology with C-Scope

Bring Your Own Device

Brabham Middle School, in Willis ISD, is moving full steam ahead with their new BYOD, or bring your own device, technology program. In the fall of 2011 they began the program with two sixth grade classes. In just a matter of months, the program has expanded to over thirteen classses with plans to include the entire campus next school year. The visionary leadership and forward thinking teachers have created an environment where students are engaged and excited about learning.

Creative Commons, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Open Society Institute announce the launch of the Why Open Education Matters Video Competition. The competition will award cash prizes for the best short videos that explain the use and promise of free, high-quality Open Educational Resources (OER) and describe the benefits and opportunities these materials create for teachers, students, and schools.

Video submissions will be accepted until June 5, 2012 and winners will be announced July 18, 2012. Cash prizes, provided by the Open Society Institute, include $25,000 (first), $5,000 (second), and $1,000 (Public Choice Award). Judges include prominent artists and education experts, including Davis Guggenheim, Nina Paley, James Franco, and many others. The competition website features an introductory video by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. All entries must be shared under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

The Texas Virtual Learning Center offers unlimited on-demand training that can be taken at one’s own pace online, anytime.
More info @ tvlc.esc6.net