InterwriteTrainingIntro

= **Workspace Introduction** = = = = **It’s not about the technology but how you use it that can make a real** = = **difference in learning in your classroom** =




 * Objectives:**
 * Know:** The participants will know the tools and features of the Workspace software.
 * Feel:** The participants will feel comfortable and confident using the Workspace software. The participants will be excited about the potential uses of the software.
 * Understand**: The participants will understand the value of utilizing interactive software to engage their students in meaningful learning experiences.
 * 1) Teacher using interactive tools to help demonstrate processes or introduce content
 * 2) Student using interactive tools to actively participate in the lessons and engage their minds with the content (hands-on, minds-on)
 * 3) Students using interactive tools to create products which demonstrate their understanding of content and processes
 * Be Able to Do:** The participants will be able to create interactive lessons with the Workspace software

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**Before beginning this training, please make sure you have the latest version of the Workspace Software installed on your computer. You should unistall the device driver and previous versions of the software before installing this new version. There are many small gliches which have been fixed in this version. [|Downloads]**

Note: It is important for you to feel comfortable and confident in using the software. Although this online course is not face-to-face we hope that the multi-media and interactive tools will provide sufficient modeling, scaffolding, coaching and feedback.
 * Tutorials:** The video tutorials provide modeling which can be watched at your own pace and reviewed as necessary.
 * Tasks:** The tasks provide independent practice, however, you can make it guided practice by using the discussion forum for questions and/or uploading your work for feedback from the instructor.
 * Brainstorm Applications**: Try to envision yourself using the software in a variety of ways by reviewing the list and adding to the many ideas of how this software may be used in your classroom.

Handout for inservice:

Introduction / Basic Tools / Interactive Modes / Graphics / Layers / Multi-User / Screencasting / ExamView CPS = =