Technology and the
Modern Media Center
Note: The information on this page is subject to change as the next course draws near. More details will be posted closer to time such as specific registration information,etc.
The purpose of this course is to provide prospective and current media specialists opportunities to engage in practical, hands-on applications of modern technologies. In this course, students will work in a collaborative setting to learn about technologies they can use to operate a 21st Century Media Program.
Who: UGA Graduate Students in the School Library Media Program and Inservice Media Specialists and Support Personnel
What: Attend 5 days of classes one week in July (TBA), M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
See below for course topics.
Credit: UGA students receive 3 hours of college credit
Inservice professionals receive 5 PLU credits
Cost: TBA
Where: UGA ETC at Gwinnett, Technology Lab 138.
2530 Sever Road NW
Lawerenceville, GA 30043
Directions and Parking: See our directions page.
Registration: UGA students register in OASIS for EDIT 6000, call # TBA.
Inservice Professionals register by filling out and sending in a registration flyer (TBA) .
Course Topics (Subject to Change):
School library uses of various technologies Social Bookmarking Google for Educators GALILEO Blogging, Podcasting, and RSS Feeds Georgiastandards.org resources Web 2.0 tools Free tools MS Word tips and Job Aids |
Connecting and using:
Movie Maker video editing software Photo editing and publishing software Professional development tips Lesson ideas |
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Instructors: Julie Davis, Emily Hodge, Kellie Thompson, and Dr. John Wiggins of the University of Georgia Educational Technology Center
Questions and comments can be addressed to: ttc@uga.edu or (706) 542-0240
Page Last Updated: 7/21/09
Our Mission: The Educational Technology Centers work collaboratively to provide professional learning, consulting, and service for Georgia educators to promote the appropriate use of technology in support of teaching, learning, and leadership. We are one of 13 ETCs, strategically located across the state to provide easy access to all of Georgia's school systems.