Runnymede

Regional Training Centre

About the centre

Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:

• Mobile Learning
• Podcasting for Primary teachers
• Podcasting for Secondary teachers
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production

Listings

Get Set for Mobile Learning
An afternoon with David Kirtlan
Wednesday 7th December

We are excited to announce our first afternoon of free hands-on workshops for teachers hosted by David Kirtlan, Apple Distinguished Educator and Director of Education at The Backstage Academy.

The afternoon is arranged in three sessions; feel free to attend as many as you can. The third session starts at 3.30 but we will welcome later arrivals up to 4.30 pm.

To reserve your place contact Anthony Jorge:
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All teachers are welcome to attend.

1.30 - 2.15 pm : Learning Diaries
This practical session will explore simple content creation. Using the built-in camera, we’ll capture  and edit video and add narration & music. We’ll also discuss how this can be used within the curriculum for assessment purposes.

2.30 - 3.15 pm : Storyboards & Newsletters
Using the iWork suite we will experience how to create storyboards and newsletters to help students evidence their own learning, encourage reflective thought and peer assessment.

3.30 - 5.30 pm : Mobile Learning
This session will demonstrate the key aspects of mobile learning, highlighting the benefits and issues when using such technology within a classroom. We will explore some of the best applications available, focusing on learning and providing examples of successful projects with student outcomes. We will also allow time to discuss the range of mobile devices supported, focussing on embedding them into the curriculum and schemes of work.

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Portchester School

Regional Training Centre

About the centre

Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:

• Mobile Learning
• Podcasting for Primary teachers
• Podcasting for Secondary teachers
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production

Listings:

Creativity across the curriculum
Learning with Apple & iPad
Monday 23rd January

Bournemouth Learning Centre
Ensbury Park
 Bournemouth
BH10 4HG

Schedule

Afternoon sessions 1.30 to 3.30 pm

    1.    Introduction to Challenge Based Learning
    2.    Recent Case Studies: Piloting and beyond
    3.    Practical Workshop with Oscar: “Using the 
iPad to support teachers teaching literacy to all ages. The iPad has many apps and built in functionality that will empower teachers and engage students”.

Twilight sessions 4.00 to 6.00 pm

    1.    Introduction to Challenge Based Learning
    2.    Recent Case Studies: Piloting and beyond
    3.    Practical Workshop with Oscar: “The best 
apps on the iPad for teachers in today’s classroom. Creating, editing and sharing content. The iPad is a toolbox full with tools that can transform teaching and learning”.

Book your free place via e-mail to Jeff Eden: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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eLearning Luton

Regional Training Centre

About the centre

Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:

• Mobile Learning
• Podcasting for Primary teachers
• Podcasting for Secondary teachers
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production
• Server & Network Administration
• Mac & Windows integration

Download our new PDF introducing our team of three Apple Distinguished Educators

Listings

To find future events and to book online visit: http://www.solutions-inc.co.uk/luton

For more information visit the eLearning website: http://www.luton.gov.uk/elearning

Recent events

Monday 16th March, Apple Destinguished Educator, Andrew Rhodes ran a series of music sessions throughout the day. The sessions were fully booked and the feedback was excellent.

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0844 8751 610

Brighton & Hove

Regional Training Centre

About the centre

Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:

• Mobile Learning
• Podcasting for Primary teachers
• Podcasting for Secondary teachers
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production

Listings:

18th January 2012

Launch Event with Apple Distinguished Educator Oscar Stringer

We are pleased to personally invite you to the launch of the new Apple Regional Training Centre for Education at the Brighton & Hove AMEX Stadium.

An exciting opportunity to discover how Mac and iPad are being used in education.  Apple Distinguished Educator Oscar Stringer will be running hands-on creativity & mobility workshops and exploring how these topics can have an impact on teaching and learning.

Please confirm your attendance by email to Jo Robson:
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Recent events

Thursday 1st July; Guest trainer and Apple Distinguished Educator, Oscar Stringer hosted an animation workshop with primary teachers and students from various local schools. One student summed up the afternoon: "This is the best lesson we've ever had". Everyone got hands-on and learned to create stop frame animation movies using I-can-animate software. Centre Manager, Sarah Miller, has already arranged follow up sessions at Hillside and Cardinal Newman and is available to bring similar workshops to your school.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Contact Education Advisor, Marc Bernard: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

0844 8751 610

Felpham Community College

Regional Training Centre

About the centre

Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:

• Mobile Learning
• Blogging & Podcasting
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production
• Server & Network Administration
• Mac & Windows integration

Listings

Mac 101 17th November

This workshop is ideal for all new users of mac computers, we will help you to familiarise yourself with the range of tools which come installed on your new mac, how to convert your existing knowledge of using windows to the mac environment and help to dispel the most common myths of mac use. In 2 hours we will cover the basics of the mac operating system, covering both Snow Leopard and Lion, give you a tour of the iLife suite which includes iMovie, Garageband, iWeb and iDVD and answer any questions you may have about using your mac.

Creating movies in the class room: An Introduction 23rd November 2011

This workshop is the first of three workshops focusing on movie creation and will introduce you to iMovie ’11, the movie editing software which comes installed on every new Mac. iMovie ’11 has made it easier then ever to create great looking videos in the class room. In 2 hours we will cover the basics of editing with iMovie and show you how to import your footage, add music, special effects and titles to create a finished movie. We will also take you through the various built in themes and wizards and finish off the session by showing you how to share your creations with the world.

Creating music in the class room: An Introduction 1st December

This workshop is the first of two workshops focusing on music creation and will introduce you to the power of Garageband ’11, the music creation software which comes installed on every new mac. Garageband ’11 makes it even easier to create fantastic music in the class room. In 2 hours we will show you how to create great sounding music using the built in instruments and loops, how to create the perfect score for your movies and how to turn your mac into a recording studio.

An Alternative To MS Office 8th December 2011

This workshop will focus on the iWork ’09 suite which includes Pages, Keynote and Numbers, Apple’s alternative to the MS Office suite.
In 2 hours we will show you how open existing office documents and transform them into something that will strike a chord with your students. Use Keynote to create a high quality presentation using cinema style transitions and effects, use Pages to create stunning publications or e-books and use Numbers to present data in a new dynamic way. Finally we will finish off the session by showing you the various different ways you can share your publications and how you can continue your work on the move with the iOS apps.

Creativity in the class room: Creating a digital portfolio 12th January 2012

This workshop will look at using all of iLife ’11 together, to create a fully interactive web site which then can be published for the rest of the world to see. In 2 hours we will show you how to use iWeb to create a digital portfolio of your students work, including how to pull projects from iMovie, Garageband and iPhoto as well as the iWork ’09 suite of applications.

Using animation to Tell A Story 26th January 2012

Animation is a great way to encourage students to create a story and then transfer it to the big screen. Using a combination of iStopMotion, Garageband and iMovie we will take you through the process of creating a stop motion masterpiece.

All of our workshops will run from 4pm to 6pm and are FREE to attend, if you are interested in attending a course you can book online at www.felpham.com/rtc or email Dale Manning (centre co- ordinator) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The workshops for the second half of the year will be announced January 2012.

We are always happy to take suggestions for workshop topics or deliver a workshop on your own campus. If you would like to make a suggestion or are interested in arranging a workshop please contact me via the above address.
Thank you and I hope to see you soon.

Dale Manning
 - Centre Co-ordinator

Felpham Community College

West Sussex Regional Training Centre

01243 826511 ext. 212

For latest information and to book online, visit the school website: http://www.felpham.com/rtc

Recent events

An Introduction To Podcasting - 2nd November 2010

This course will introduce the concept of podcasting in a school environment and how Garageband can be used to record and edit a podcast to a high professional standard. We will also look at the different ways a school can host their podcasts.
 

Using a VLE to increase productivity in the classroom - 9th November 2010

This course will introduce the VLE system MOODLE, showing how courses and resources can be put together quickly and easily to guide students in the classroom.
 

Using animation to tell a story - 30th November 2010

This course will look at using iStopMotion, Garageband and iMovie to create an animation which follows a script or storyboard and how it can be used to promote literacy.

Wednesday 21st July; Guest teacher / trainer, Apple Distinguished Educator, Oscar Sringer ran two advanced movie making workshops exploring the more advanced features in iMovie 09 and then transitioning into Final Cut Pro. Attendees included several media teachers, two lecturers from Chichester University and some staff from the local authority. Even on one of the hottest days of the year, everyone lasted the whole session and learned loads.

Wednesday 31st March, Apple distinguished Educator, Mike Watkinson ran a series of sessions throughout the afternoon and evening featuring Garageband and Logic Studio. We were joined by a range of music teachers and technicians, heads of music and the IT Director from a new local academy. We learned many new techniques and discovered that Garageband really can fulfil the GCSE music syllabus. Mike also demonstrated the power of Logic, time stretching and quantising real audio. The feedback was excellent and Felpham will now be hosting GarageBand and Logic workshops on a regular basis.

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0844 8751 610