Workshop+Syllabus

=**Google Applications: Free and Reliable Resources**= =**Technology Training Workshop**= =**Syllabus**=

This workshop is focused on exposing teachers in the Western Cape to the versatility and reliability of Google Applications. With low or no budgets for technology expenses in our schools, free application suites and software are becoming more and more the way for teachers to support their curriculum with technology without having to worry about budget.


 * Participation in this course will introduce you to the following topics: Gmail, Google Documents, Calendar, Sites, and Maps.**


 * There will also be subtopics that will be discussed that are related to Google Applications.**


 * Description:** This eight-day, intensive workshop is an introduction to Google Applications, and its components. The workshop is project-based and has a lecture format. Students (teachers) will have a chance to explore different topics within the Google Applications Suite, and will give presentations on a topic of their choosing.


 * Day one** will begin with an overview of the Google Applications, its history and purpose. Then there will be icebreakers, and setting up of accounts. A discussion about Google Documents and Gmail will take place while discussing a video clip.


 * Day two** will continue the discussion about Google Documents, and will also introduce Google Calendar and Contacts.


 * Day three** will focus on Google Voice and Video. Students will have a chance to record video and audio, and upload their products.


 * Day four** will include Google Sites and Reader. Much of the focus will be on sites, and creating a website.


 * Day five** will continue the discussion about Google Sites. Google Maps will also be discussed.


 * Day six** will discuss how these different applications can be used in the classroom. Implementation and instructional strategies will be discussed.


 * Day seven & eight** will be both reflection and presentation days.


 * Workshop prerequisites**
 * Participants must have experience with email: sending, receiving and writing.
 * Participants must have basic knowledge of the Internet. If they are a beginner, they must take Basic Internet, the provincial technology training workshop.
 * Participants must have a basic understanding of free resources, and be interested in utilizing them in the classroom.


 * Date: June 4-7, 11-14 2012**


 * Place: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Room A, Section A**


 * Workshop Objectives**

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
 * Use Google Applications for personal and professional use
 * Create different products with Google Documents
 * Create a website with Google Sites
 * Use RSS feeds with Google Reader
 * Learn how to create different multimedia products with Google Voice and Video


 * Expectations of Teachers**


 * Have an open mind, and be willing to learn new things
 * Be willing to ask questions, and give answers
 * Understand their mistakes, and learn from them
 * Give answers to the end of course survey


 * Materials**


 * The course material and outline will be drawn from the wiki and will also include: activity worksheet, video clips, icebreakers, surveys, projects and research activities


 * Schedule**

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 ||