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PSDC ~ Professional Skills Development Center Hands-on Workshops
About the PSDC Hands-on Workshops . . .
Initiated in 1995, the Professional Skills Development Center Hands-On/Large Group Training Sessions continue to receive very positive feedback. The 18th Annual Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference offers 33 different opportunities over four days for hands-on MAC, hands-on PC, hands-on wireless Apple laptop lab, or large group interactive sessions. Our goal is to continue to meet the professional development needs of multiple audiences through conference enhancements of this nature. Your comments and feedback are always appreciated.
The details . . .
Pre-registration is required for all PSDC sessions. A limited number of spaces may be available at-the-door if sessions have not reached enrollment limits. You are encouraged to check at the registration desk for seating availability.
Enrollment is limited to 14 participants (unless otherwise noted) for each of the "LAB" hands-on sessions, thereby providing a 1 to 1, computer to participant ratio. Enrollment for the "Large Group" sessions is also limited, please see the descriptions below for details.
All PSDC sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that you register early to ensure a space.
The cost of PSDC sessions IS NOT included in the general registration price. However, the price of PSDC sessions conducted during the daily schedule of the conference has been reduced to compensate for the paid general registration fees.
See the bottom of this page for more information on Registering for the PSDC hands-on workshops.
What workshops are being offered this year?
PSDC workshops are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Listed below are the workshop titles and their respective presenters by day. For the specific times, locations, and full workshop descriptions, please click on General Information in the blue menu bar to the left and download the file of your choice. The At-A-Glance page displays all PSDC workshop titles and presenters on just 2 pages. The Full Workshop Descriptions provide the greatest level of detail for all hands-on workshops.

   Monday PSDC Hands-on Workshops
   Tuesday PSDC Hands-on Workshops
   Wednesday PSDC Hands-on Workshops
   Thursday PSDC Hands-on Workshops
Monday (11/29) ~ PSDC Workshops  Back to top
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Elizabeth Buyer, Trainer/Integration Specialist, Tech4Learning, San Diego, CA
Introduction to Videography
Pam Collins, Computer Specialist, Merrimack and Amy Lariviere, Middle School, Merrimack, NH
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint™
Kathy Malsbenden, Technology Coordinator, and Mark MacLean, Merrimack Valley School District, Penacook, NH
Introduction to Video Editing Using iMovie™
Huey, Films by Huey, Portland, ME
Ideas for the Creative Use of Modern Digital Photography in the Classroom Including Making Photographic Mouse Pads
Rick Davidson, Computer Teacher, Kingswood Regional Middle School, Wolfeboro, NH
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher™
Kathy Malsbenden, Technology Coordinator, and Mark MacLean, Merrimack Valley School District, Penacook, NH
Introduction to Using iDVD™
Huey, Films by Huey, Portland, ME
Ideas for the Creative Use of Modern Digital Video Equipment in the Classroom
Rick Davidson, Computer Teacher, Kingswood Regional Middle School, Wolfeboro, NH
Tuesday (11/30) ~ PSDC Workshops  Back to top
Introduction to YOUR Palm OS Handheld Computer
Danielle Bolduc, Oyster River School District, Durham, NH
Using Dana by AlphaSmart & the Palm OS Across the Curriculum
Brian O'Mara, Northern Education Manager, AlphaSmart, South Boston, MA
Palm OS Handheld Productivity Tools for Schools
Danielle Bolduc, Oyster River School District, Durham, NH
Creating Virtual Field Trips
Lauren Kenney, Instructional Technology Specialist and Elizabeth Barrett, Teacher, Rye Elementary School, Rye, NH
LINUX- The Easiest Server You'll Ever Work With
David Trask, Technology Coordinator, Vassalboro Community School, Vassalboro, ME
The BEST of On-line Learning Through NHPTV and Plymouth State University
Ethel Gaides, Assistant Superintendent, SAU #48 and Cheryl Baker, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
Ideas for the Creative Use of Modern Digital Photography in the Classroom ~ Including Making Photographic Mouse Pads
Rick Davidson, Computer Teacher, Kingswood Regional Middle School, Wolfeboro, NH
Tour de FOSS
Ed Lawson, Attorney, Belmont, NH
Free Software! Sources of Open Source for the Macintosh
David Trask, Technology Coordinator, Vassalboro Community School, Vassalboro, ME
Ideas for the Creative Use of Modern Digital Video Equipment in the Classroom
Rick Davidson, Computer Teacher, Kingswood Regional Middle School, Wolfeboro, NH
Internet Sites for Busy Teachers
Kathy Malsbenden, Technology Coordinator, Merrimack Valley School District, Penacook, NH
Wednesday (12/1) ~ PSDC Workshops  Back to top
Introduction to YOUR Pocket PC Handheld Computer
Danielle Bolduc & Toni Westbrook, Oyster River School District, Durham, NH
Introduction to YOUR Digital Camera
Steve Rothenberg, Concord School District, Concord, NH
Using Dana by AlphaSmart & the Palm OS Across the Curriculum
Brian O'Mara, Northern Education Manager, Alpha Smart, South Boston, MA
Digital Camera & Digital Imagery Basics for the Classroom
Steve Rothenberg, Concord School District, Concord, NH
Pocket PC Handheld Productivity Tools for Schools
Danielle Bolduc and Toni Westbrook, Oyster River School District, Durham, NH
Turn on a LAMP
Ed Lawson, Attorney, Belmont, NH
Video Editing Using Final Cut Express™
Huey, Films by Huey, Portland, ME
Curriculum Connections with Lego Mindstorms
Brewster Bartlett, Science Teacher, Pinkerton Academy, and Michele Bartlett, Teacher, Rundlett, Middle School, Concord, NH
Internet Sites for Busy Teachers
Kathy Malsbenden, Technology Coordinator, Merrimack Valley School District, Penacook, NH
A Taste of Maya: 3D Modeling and Animation
Roy Bailey, Technology Coordinator, Bow School District, Bow, NH
Introduction to Videography
Pam Collins, Computer Specialist, Merrimack and Amy Lariviere, Middle School, Merrimack, NH
Introducing the New Hampshire Geology Website
Daniel Reidy, 2003/2004 Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical Fellow, Teacher, and Diane Hanley, Moultonborough Central School, Moultonboro, NH
Thursday (12/2) ~ PSDC Workshops  Back to top
Introduction to YOUR GPS Device
Sheila Adams, Rye Junior High School, Rye, NH
Using Dana by AlphaSmart & the Palm OS Across the Curriculum
Brian O'Mara, Northern Education Manager, Alpha Smart, South Boston, MA
Activities for Integrating Your GPS Device into the Classroom
Sheila Adams, Rye Junior High School, Rye, NH
Learning, Tracking, and Viewing 24/7
Sharon Betts, Director of Educational Technology and Donna Nedeau-Slattery, MSAD#71, Wells, ME
Introduction to Video Editing Using iMovie™
Huey, Films by Huey, Portland, ME
Internet Safety
Lauren Kenney, Instructional Technology Specialist, Rye Elementary School, Rye, NH
Registering for the PSDC hands-on workshops . . .
Registering for a PSDC workshop is a simple TWO STEP process.
STEP 1: Complete Section 1 of the conference general registration form. In Section 2 select the PSDC workshop(s) you would like to attend. Complete Section 3 and remember to add the total PSDC workshop fee(s) in the shaded gray box.
STEP 2: Mail the registration form with a check, money order, or PO payable to NHSAA.
Click here for a copy of the General Conference registration form.
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