Spreadsheets and Charting
for the Classroom
Learn the essentials of spreadsheet design and data entry, including formulas, functions, charts and graphs. Examine lesson plan resources and examples that integrate spreadsheet skills into the curriculum. Create or customize a lesson plan for immediate use in the classroom.

Desktop Publishing for the Classroom
Learn essential word processing skills necessary to implement desktop publishing techniques for the creation of a newsletter, flyer or brochure. Develop a lesson plan that utilizes desktop publishing tools and templates to enhance classroom publishing and writing assignments.

Multimedia Presentations
for the Classroom
Learn the essential elements of a multimedia presentation, including appropriate use of fonts, graphics, audio and video for effective visual communication. Develop a lesson plan that emphasizes group collaboration in the creation of the multimedia presentation. Design a multimedia rubric for evaluating a student product and presentation.

Web Pages and
Classroom Internet Research
Learn the essentials of creating a web page that includes text and graphics. Establish guidelines for conducting effective Internet research, including proper citation techniques and search strategies.

Using a Database in the Classroom
Learn the essentials of database creation by defining fields, entering data, and designing layouts appropriate for reporting and communicating information. Also utilize classroom technology resources to perform administrative tasks like collecting and analyzing data, tracking trends, setting time lines.