Professional Development Workshops for Educators
Amethyst Demonstration School offers a number of regular professional educator workshops throughout the school year. We may also periodically be presenting workshops highlighting research projects completed at the Amethyst School. These dates will be announced as they are scheduled, on our website and through the school board distribution lists. Custom-made workshops may be scheduled on available Mondays in our computer lab. Travelling workshops may be scheduled at your site. All applicable costs must be covered as required (mileage, meals, hotel, supply teacher, materials).
For more information, contact John Barry at (519) 453-4400, ext. 1270.
The following regular workshops are available for educators as indicated:
S - Attend onsite at the Provincial School location offering the workshop
Costs for workshops:
1/2 Day $10.00,
Full Day $20.00
Description of Workshops
Simplifying and Clarifying the Application Process for a Provincial Demonstration School…it is easier than you think!
London:
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
30 Participants Max
This workshop will include:
- Who is an appropriate candidate for a Provincial Demonstration School?
- Making a referral – it is just a phone call away!
- collaborating with Amethyst resource staff to complete an application
- tips and strategies to simplify the process and make your busy teaching life easier
- the Amethyst experience - hearing first hand from current Amethyst students
Click here to contact us for registration and/or further details about this workshop.
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Introduction to Voice Recognition
London:
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday, March 7, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
10 Participants Max
This workshop will guide you through the basics of the Dragon Naturally Speaking software (version 10). This workshop is designed for new users to the program.
You will learn:
- how voice recognition software works
- for whom it is best suited
- how to create a voice file
- simple ‘troubleshooting’ tips
Participants are encouraged to bring a USB Memory Stick to save their voice file. Voice recognition software allows the user to speak into a computer through a microphone headset. The computer displays what the user dictates. This is helpful for students with written output difficulties and related learning disabilities.
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Advanced Voice Recognition
London:
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, March 28, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
10 Participants Max
This workshop is offered to participants with previous experience with Dragon Naturally Speaking software.
Topics to be discussed include:
- the accuracy centre
- different command modes
- developing commands
- proofreading with Dragon Naturally Speaking
- integrating Dragon Naturally Speaking (version 10) with Microsoft Office applications
Participants are encouraged to bring a USB Memory Stick to save their voice file.
**New users to this program should sign up for the Introductory Voice Recognition workshop.
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Introduction to Kurzweil 3000
London:
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday, March 7, 2011
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
10 Participants Max
This workshop will guide you through the basics of the Kurzweil 3000 program. This workshop is designed for new users to the program.
You will learn:
- how students utilize Kurzweil 3000 at a basic level
- scanning and saving documents to convert text to synthesized speech
- highlighting words and sentences on the screen so that students can track the text while reading
- controlling the size of print and rate of reading within a document
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Advanced Kurzweil 3000
London:
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, March 28, 2011
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
10 Participants Max
This workshop is offered to participants with previous experience with the Kurzweil 3000 software.
You will learn:
- how students utilize Kurzweil 3000 at an advanced level
- toolbar customization
- effective use of the Study Skills toolbar for lesson planning
- test taking features
- troubleshooting and more…
**New users to this program should sign up for the Introductory Kurzweil 3000 workshop.
Click here to contact us for registration and/or further details about this workshop.
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Technology and the Student with a Learning Disability
London:
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This ½ day workshop will focus on practical strategies for implementing assistive technology tools into the classroom. Individual student use, as well as teacher directed lesson activities will be demonstrated. Learn how the staff and students from the Amethyst School use the assistive technology on a daily basis to enhance learning and to meet curriculum expectations.
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ADHD
London:
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 Participants Max
Understanding the student with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:
- description and assessment
- classroom management techniques
- social skills programming
- environmental and medical support
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SMART Board
London:
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Monday, April 18, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
10 Participants Max
The Smart Board is an interactive tool to motivate and engage students. The Smart Board software will be demonstrated, and strategies will be presented on how to design and implement lesson activities that benefit students with Learning Disabilities.
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Literacy Skill Development for the Student with a Learning Disability
London:
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
30 Participants Max
This interactive workshop will explore how Learning Disabilities affect literacy skill development. Participants will explore strategies and ideas that assist with the remediation of literacy skills, as well as the compensatory tools used to facilitate learning. A brief discussion of computer software programs such as: Academy of Reading, Reading Plus and Essential Skills is included.
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Math Strategies that Work for a Student with a Learning Disability
London:
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
30 Participants Max
This workshop demonstrates practical methods, coping strategies, materials and applications that assist students with Learning Disabilities to meet curriculum expectations.
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What's "New" in Assistive Technology?
London:
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
10 Participants Max
Meet the students and staff who are integrating the latest assistive technology tools into the classroom! This ½ day workshop will include practical demonstrations, and “hands-on” learning. See the iPod Touch and the Livescribe “Smart Pen” in action!
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The "Amethyst Experience"
London:
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Friday, November 26, 2010 (1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Friday, April 8, 2011 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
30 Participants Max
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a student at the Amethyst school? Experience a ½ day rotation of classroom activities and student-led presentations.
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