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Join us for an enriching pre-conference session led by the Alpha Iota State Technology Committee in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This workshop focuses on whole group instruction, small group work, and guided practice in technology and software. Attendees will learn about essential tools in word processing, databases, and graphics while developing hands-on skills. Key committee members will guide participants through various resources and provide follow-up assistance. Explore our websites for more information and join us in advancing your digital literacy.
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2008 Pre-Conference Session Anna Whitten Hall Kalamazoo, Michigan Sponsored by your Friendly Alpha Iota State Technology Committee
Housekeeping • The restroom is open. • Please follow general computer lab decorum. • Help and disks are available for anyone who may need it. • Please be patient as we are also new to this lab. • We have this room until 6:00 • Kalamazoo Public Library is open tomorrow and will allow you to use a computer (with a driver’s license) for one hour. (2 with a library card) • Follow up assistance is available wherever you can “track down” a member of this committee.
Today’s Format • Whole Group Instruction/Information • Small Group Work/Instruction • Guided Practice and Work Time
The State Technology Committee • Marilyn Western • Mt. Pleasant, Michigan • Middle School Computer Teacher • Excellent skills in photographs/graphics • Margaret Meehan • Lambertville (Monroe), Michigan • Retired Technologist • Excellent data and Web Design Skills • Tamara Webster • Lawton, Michigan • Curriculum Director • State Webmaster
How do we Meet? Mitektchr missynaiad Websterlawton
Our Work Products • Workshops • Website Redesign Plans • More hands-on sessions • Chapter Visits • Listserve • Online registration
Websites • www.deltakappagamma.net • www.deltakappagamma.org/MI • www.deltakappagamma.org/MI/chapters • www.migammaalpha.org • www.deltakappagamma.org/MI-betarho • www.deltakappagamma.org/MI-betaalpha • www.deltakappagamma.org/MI-alphamu • www.deltakappagamma.org/MI-gammatheta
Some Important Vocabulary Word Processing Programs (.doc) Excel Programs (.exe) Database Programs (.db1) Powerpoint Programs (.ppt) Graphics (.jpg, gif, btmp) Adobe Programs (.pdf) Composers (dreamweaver, Netscape Composer)
Additional Vocabulary • Shared documents (Google Documents) • Open Office/Neo Office • Open Source Programs • www.infopeople.org (resources)