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1999/2000 Projects

Virtual Museum Project

Virtual Museum Workshop

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Since 1990


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California 94577

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      Some of Our 1999/2000 Projects in California



Oakland Unified School District
Our coaches work with middle school core teachers on-site assisting with planning and implementation of technology use as part of the core curriculum. We organize workshops on technology integration and web development in conjuction with our Virtual Museum project.
Albany High School in Albany
Our coaches meet with departments to assist with the design and implementation of technology as part of curriculum projects and project-based learning activities.
Park Elementary School in Hayward
Our coaches provide customized workshops based on individualized learning plans for teachers and support for grade-level mentors; the focus being on ClarisWorks & HyperStudio, modeling lessons to use with students and grade level planning.

Bessie Charmichael Elementary in San Francisco
Our one-on-one and grade level on-site coaching is based on whole school assessment and individual learning plans. Using release time/substitute support, teachers meet one-on-one with their coach and design appropriate student projects.


Workshops

Curriculum Focused Spreadsheets & Databases
Word Processing Multimedia & Video
Internet & E-mail Troubleshooting, Tips & Tricks
Desktop Publishing Computers In The Classroom
Train the Trainer Grant Writing & Planning

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Curriculum Focused Workshops

Create a Resource Website for Your High School

History/Social Science Class
English Class
Math or Science Class

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Examples of other curriculum-based workshops that we provide are:
Technology in the K-3 Classroom
• Technology Tools in the Classroom: Student Project Ideas
• Language Arts and Technology in the Elementary Classroom
• Writing Across the Curriculum
• Designing Thematic Units with Technology
• Ancient Civilizations Curriculum with Technolog Resources
• Design Your Own Curriculum-Based Web Site


We can customize any curriculum workshop for your site.
Please contact us to design a specific workshop for your school, department, or grade level. E-mail us at info@compstrategies.com or call us at (510) 562-8066

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Spreadsheets and Databases Workshops

Excel with Microsoft Excel
Get Organized With ClarisWorks Database

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We can customize any workshop involving spreadsheets or databases for your site. Please contact us to design a specific workshop for your school, department, or grade level. E-mail us at info@compstrategies.com or call us at (510) 562-8066

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Wordprocessing Workshops

Microsoft Word I-A Short Intro to Get You Started
Microsoft Word II-The Next Step
Intro to ClarisWorks Word Processing

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Examples of other Word Processing and Writing workshops that we provide are:

• Writing Across the Curriculum
• Using AlphaSmart Keyboards in Your Classroom
• Language Arts and Technology in the Elementary Classroom
• Creating Templates in the 4-8 Classroom
• Creating Templates in the 9-12 Classroom
• ClarisWorks is not a Typewriter
• Word 98's New Features

We can customize any workshop involving word processing for your site.
Please contact us to design a specific workshop for your school, department, or grade level. E-mail us at info@compstrategies.com or call us at (510) 562-8066

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Multimedia, Presentation, and Video Workshops

Create a PowerPoint Presentation
Creating a Kid Pix Slide Show
The Nuts & Bolts of Hyperstudio 3.1
Hyperstudio: The Next Step 

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Examples of other Multimedia, Presentation, and Video workshops that we provide:

Instructional TV: Active Viewing Activities
• Integrating Kid Pix into the K-5 Classroom
• Managing and Developing Multimedia Projects
• PowerPoint for School Leaders
• Creating Claymation Videos
• Quick and Easy Video Production 

We can customize any workshop involving Multimedia, Presentation and Video for your site. Please contact us to design a specific workshop for your school, department, or grade level. E-mail us at info@compstrategies.com or call us at (510) 562-8066

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 Internet and E-mail Workshops

Putting the Net to Work
Netscape Tips & Tricks

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Examples of other Internet and Email workshops that we provide:

• World Wide Web and Beyond
• Using Email for Collaborative Projects
• Create a Resource Web Site for Your Classroom
• Design a School Web Site
• Design a Curriculum Web Site
• Information Literacy Strategies and the Internet
• Acceptable Use, Copyright and Citing Sources
 

We can customize any workshop involving Internet and E-mail for your site.
Please contact us to design a specific workshop for your school, department, or grade level. E-mail us at info@compstrategies.com or call us at (510) 562-8066

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Troubleshooting, Tips & Tricks

Mac Tips & Tricks
Windows 95 Tips & Tricks
Troubleshooting The Macintosh

Click on the workshop above that you are interested in for description , dates, location, contact person, and fee.

Examples of other Troubleshooting and Tips and Tricks workshops that we provide:

• Basic Troubleshooting for the Macintosh
• How to Use Our Macintosh Troubleshooting Manual
• Hyperstudio Tips and Tricks
• Office Tips and Tricks
• Train the Trainers with Ideas for Troubleshooting and Tips
 

We can customize any workshop involving Troubleshooting or Tips and Tricks for your site. Please contact us to design a specific workshop for your school, department, or grade level. E-mail us at info@compstrategies.com or call us at (510) 562-8066

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Desktop Publishing

Picture This: Import, Scan and Manipulate Images
Classroom Newsletters

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Examples of other Desktop Publishing workshops that we provide:

• Introduction to Pagemaker
• Effective Design Strategies
• Create Flyers, Brochures, Notes and more with ClarisWorks
• Creating Mini-Books with ClarisWorks
• Create Booklets with Pagemaker

We can customize any workshop involving Desktop Publishing for your site. Please contact us to design a specific workshop for your school, department, or grade level. E-mail us at info@compstrategies.com or call us at (510) 562-8066

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Computers In The Classroom

One Computer In The Classroom

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Examples of other Computers in the Classroom workshops that we provide:

• Coaching and Mentoring Teachers in their Classroom
• Classroom Management Strategies
 
• Aligning Curriculum Standards with Technology
• Thematic Units for the Elementary Classroom
• Project-Based Learning Strategies

We can customize any workshop involving Computers in the Classroom for your site. Please contact us to design a specific workshop for your school, department, or grade level. E-mail us at info@compstrategies.com or call us at (510) 562-8066

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Train the Trainer Workshops

We can customize these workshops for your site. Let us assist you in identifying your staff cadre with our Technology Needs Assessment instrument. After your cadre is identfied, we can offer coaching and mentoring techniques. Some of the techniques we offer are:

• planning workshops
• defining objectives and outcomes
• understanding adult learners
• designing handouts and agendas
• presentation techniques
• using presentation tools
• evaluation tools

Email us at info@compstrategies.com or call us at (510) 562-8066

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Grant Writing and Planning

We are not offering any workshops on Grant Writing and Planning at this time. Contact our experts to work with your staff and your technology teams in designing technology plans and staff development plans for your site or district. We can provide an overview of what you need to do for the planning process and in development of any grants. Contact us to assist you with the visioning process with all stakeholders involved with your school.

Email us at info@compstrategies.com or call us at 800.633.2248

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