TWT2011-Uses+for+Technology+in+Specials+Classes


 * Session: 41. Uses for Technology in Specials Classes**
 * Presenter: S. Jacob Colwell**
 * School: Woodland Hill Montessori School**

This session is designed to introduce recent progresses in technology relevant to the areas of Art, Spanish, and Physical Education. Discussions will include the use of projectors and the internet to present photos and videos. We will provide tried and trusted websites and programs for content specific information and teaching tools. This session will include a demonstration of how Wii Fit and heart rate monitors are used for testing in Physical Education as well as how Artsonia.com is used to share students art projects with parents and the school community. Additionally, the use of blogging and online communities to share lesson ideas for the specific content areas will be discussed.
 * Description:**

After taking this workshop participants will be able to better utilize technology to teach, test, and share their students’ work in the areas of Physical Education, Art, and Spanish.

=Here are links to the presentations from the individual teachers: = = = =Physical Education, S. Jacob Colwell, s.jacob.colwell@gmailcom : = =Technology in Physical Education = = = =Art, Janis Rink, janiserink@gmail.com: = =Technology in Art = = = =Spanish, Nieves Gonzalez, ngonzalez@woodlandhill.org : = =Spanish = = = = = =**Thank you for taking the time to learn about our programs and our subjects. We would be happy to share additional information. Feel free to contact anyone of us via our listed email addresses. **=