7/7/08 Summer is under way...Our website will be in transition for a while as we move to SharePoint. However, all class schedules (including the upcoming Fall 08 schedule due out in September) will still be available on our website so no worries there. Please be patient with us!
5/5/08 Summer 08 Schedules are now available! Go to the "class info" tab to see our online course descriptions. Enrollment begins this Wednesday!
4/11/08 Only 2 more weeks of classes until our summer schedule begins on June 2 ,2008.
3/12/08 It is almost here! Our new Summer 08 class schedule has incredible professional development opportunities. Don't miss it! Due out in May...
3/11/08 Look for our Life Long Learning Awards coming out in April!!!! Three Eighth Floor participants will be honored for the most hours of training this year!
2/14/08 Happy Valentine's Day! Show someone you love yourself by upgrading your technology skills on the Eighth Floor... ;-)
2/13/08 Don't forget to review our spring 08 schedule pdf. There are still many great classes to catch before the semester ends. Expect our Summer 08 Schedule to be out some time in May.
2/12/08 You can now rely on your email to keep up with the Eighth Floor blog. No longer is it necessary to set up complicated RSS feeds in order to be notified of new posts to our blog. You can subscribe in a matter of seconds. No kidding! :-)
2/5/08 Class Change: Developing Multimedia with MovieMaker has been changed to Feb. 28th from 8:30 to 3:30. Feel free to work this great class into your schedule!
1/25/08 Teachers! Check out "Donors Choose" for help acquiring much needed items for your classroom!
1/24/08 The Tulsa World teams up with the Eighth Floor! Don't miss "Creating a Classroom Newspaper" class on March 1st from 8:30 to Noon Contact Sara at 918-581-8557 for enrollment.
1/23/08 Congratulations new Eighth Floor members!!!! We are excited you have decided to join our consortium!
Chelsea Public Schools
Mingo Valley Christian School
OSU-Okmulgee
Phillips Theological Seminary
Town & Country School
Tulsa Public Schools Career Tech Instructors
Vatterott College
1/11/08 The Eighth Floor's Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 6th from 8:30 to 10:00 to discuss upcoming programs. New members need to make sure they have a voice by attending these quarterly meetings (you always get food!).
1/10/08 Happy New Year! Don't forget to drop by the Eighth Floor to pick up quick skills in one of our new Learning Labs! Check out our Spring 08 schedule for more details in the "class info" section.
2008 Lifelong Learning Awards!
And the Winners are…
The Eighth Floor values adult learners and wants to recognize great achievements! 2007 was the first time we offered this special award and what a success it was! This year we are presenting 3 Eighth Floor participants with our LLA for participating in a variety of classes and having the most class hours from July to April.
Congratulations 2008 winners!
Even Culp – Oral Roberts University
Jean Keene – Oklahoma State University
Guadalupe Ross-Ramirez – University of Oklahoma
TEACHER FEATURE
Name: Shawn Beard
School: Sand Springs Public Schools
What’s He Doing? Currently teaching Environmental Science at Charles Page High School in Sand Springs. He also teaches Human Anatomy at Tulsa Community College’s West Campus. In addition to his teaching duties, Shawn serves as a member of the Sand Springs Technology Committee and School Safety Committee.
He has been married to Bridget for 13 years and they have four children (3 boys, 1 girl).
Shawn teaches Eighth Floor Extension Classes in the afternoons at Charles Page High School during the regular semester.
Are you a little wary of technology? Do you dread going to seminars on computer use? Does talk of the internet put a lump in your throat? Fear no more…. In today’s age, you can’t do much of anything without a computer being involved, but technology can be a teacher’s best friend. Our Education Technology Program is designed for educators and support personnel who need to start from the beginning, or even those who would like a basic refresher. This program is designed to allow you the opportunity to become comfortable with different areas of basic technology and will show you how to make your life easier. You will negotiate a friendly relationship with file management, Microsoft Windows, Word and PowerPoint, e-mail, finding resources on the internet, and more. Find out how to put these tools to practical use in your classroom or workspace. Instructors are skilled at working with all levels of learners and in creating a fun, learning environment. When your 2-day session is complete you will walk away with a renewed sense of confidence all while gaining the basic skills to make you successful with technology.
Fall Dates:
10/1 & 10/2/2008 W & TH 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
10/25 & 11/8/2008 S 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
10/28, 11/4, 11/11 & 11/18/2008 T 4:15 PM-7:15 PM
Wait! There’s More! Upon completion of an Ed Tech class, participants now have the option of signing up for a two-hour session with one of our Instructional Technology Coaches. A tech coach will come to your classroom and help you integrate the valuable skills you learned while in the Ed Tech class (for free). Must complete the entire Ed Tech class to participate. Directions on how to acquire an Ed Tech Coach are made available during class.
Ed Tech Testimonials:
“Both instructors were outstanding presenters. The information they provided was very helpful! This has been the best workshop I’ve attended in a long time!!!!” TPS Instructor
“I enjoyed the class very much! The instructors were very well-trained and very helpful. Great class!” TPS Support Staff
“Was surprised at the shortcuts that I learned as well as the new information that I learned. The class was entertaining & educational. This was definitely worth my time!” TCC Instructor
GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP • October 23, 2008 • Th • 8:30-3:30
This interactive grant proposal writing workshop is for individuals with little or no proposal writing experience. It includes keys to success, typical components of a proposal, writing tips, preparing a budget, locating funding sources, letter proposals, and much more!
Introduction to Second Life
By ORU Professor Andy Lang
Welcome to the virtual world. Second Life™ is a 3-D virtual world entirely created by its Residents. Since opening to the public in 2003, it has grown explosively and today is inhabited by millions of Residents from around the globe. This workshop will introduce Second Life™ as a tool to enhance education. It will begin with a presentation and discussion on how educators around the country are currently using Second Life™ in their classrooms. Learn the basics of navigation, building and scripting. But most importantly, learn how to create your own avatar and live in the world of the future! November 6, 2008 (8:30-12:30)
SmartBoard Make & Take
Prerequisite: Introduction to SMART Board workshop or some priorexperience using the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard (This class is for Intermediate and Advanced Users)
This session will allow teachers to share ideas and create SMART Notebook interactive lessons! Participants will use strategies such as drag and drop, revealing objects using ordering, linking objects to other pages and/or files and much more! Techniques will be shared that integrate SMART
Notebook Version 10 software, Senteo Interactive Response System and the AirLiner Wireless slate. Each technique will be demonstrated with curriculum-based examples, and hands-on time will be given to develop and save customized activities to take back to the classroom. Bring a Flash Drive to save your documents for immediate use. 10/8/2008 W 8:00-4:30 PM
Fall Learning Labs with Microsoft 2007
Make time for hands-on learning with our Microsoft 2007 Learning Labs! Explore the Ribbons of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and more. Remember: An instructor will be available for support and encouragement but no teaching will be provided. This is your opportunity to take control as a self-directed, lifelong learner! Enroll through your Advisory Committee Representative. 10/24/2008 F 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 11/7/2008 F 8:30 PM-12:00 PM
The Eighth Floor is proud to feature local educators. Our current teacher is Brad Dishman! Mr. Dishman has been a valuable Eighth Floor Part-time Instructor for years! Learn more about Brad by clicking here!
