1. WSSD October 2010 Training Email
Hi Everyone,
Before I share this month’s technology workshops, I wanted to share a few details on
what you can expect with this year’s technology workshops:
 During September and October, SMART What must educators do to remain
and Promethean workshops served as an in compliance with Act 48?
introduction or re-introduction to the tools
Educators must maintain
and programs for each system. Starting in
their certificates as active by earning
November, SMART and Promethean six collegiate credits or six PDE-
trainings will focus on specific skills and approved in-service credits
features related to creating dynamic or 180 continuing education hours or
presentations with each software any combination of the above every
program. five calendar years.
o Later this month I will be emailing a survey NOTE: Each collegiate credit is equal
to 30 continuing education hours. All
for both tools to determine which
credits and hours
features and techniques you are most must be related to an educator’s
interested in learning more about. Please certificate type or area of assignment,
look for electronic copies in your inbox unless enrolled in an
soon! administrative program or approved
by the school board.
 A new five-year period to obtain Act 48
credit hours began on July 1, 2010. You
can easily obtain credit hours by attending WSSD technology workshops at NO
COST. Similar workshops offered by the DCIU now cost $65.00 a session.
 Differentiated Workshops – In response to inquiries about workshop meeting
times, I’m offering three types of workshops this year:
o Universal – These workshops are building-specific and held afterschool. They focus on
communication and presentation technologies used throughout district – the meat and
potatoes.
o Collaborative – These workshops are open to middle and high school teachers and are
also held afterschool. They focus on instructional strategies and technology integration
that will enhance your lessons and curricula – the goodies.
o Lunch ‘n’ Learn – These workshops are designed to share instructional technologies
that are quick to learn and easy to use in your next class - the highlights.

2. October Technology Workshops by Title
Registration
1. SMART 101: The Board (U) for high
2. SMART 102: The NoteBook 10 Software (U) school
3. Promethean ActivInspire (U) teachers -
4. Schoolwires Introduction and Intermediate (U)
5. Retool Your Lessons with Thinkfinity (C)
6. Ga-Ga for Google: Tools for Educators (C)
7. Using Wikis for Project-Based Learning (C)
8. Wall Wishers & Bubbl.US (L)
9. Prezi (L)
www.wssd.org/shhsoctobertechworkshops
Registration for middle school teachers –
www.wssd.org/shmsoctobertechworkshops
Keep in mind that attendance and participation is voluntary, but welcome!
Xaras Collins-Brown, M.Ed.
Technology Integrator Gr. 6-12
Thinkfinity Certified Trainer
STAR Discovery Educator
Wallingford-Swarthmore SD
Wallingford, PA 19086
Phone: #610-892-3470 x2130
Email: xcollins-brown@wssd.org
District Website: www.wssd.org/technology
My Wiki: www.strathhavencff.wikispaces.com
Skype Name: xaras.collins.brown