KCI FastTECH Class Schedule
Winter 2010 Class Schedule |
 Spring 2010 Class Schedule |
Course Descriptions (in the order listed on schedule)
| LINC 73 |
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP I |
0.5 Unit |
| Provides hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Photoshop to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes advanced concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving. |
| LINC 98 |
DIRECTED STUDIES IN DIGITAL LEARNING |
1 Unit |
| Designed for educators seeking to be educational technology leaders, enhance their knowledge and upgrade technology skills. Develop content knowledge and pedagogical technology ability for effective and appropriate integration of technology into learning environments. |
| LINC 66E |
PODCASTING (windows) |
0.5 Unit |
| Podcasting on Windows PCs is a hands-on class for teachers who want to incorporate podcasting in their teaching and instruction using Windows-based PCs. In this one-day, 6-hour course you will learn the technology skills required for podcasting such as recording and editing digital audio using free programs like Microsoft Sound Recorder and Audacity. By the end of the day, you will write a short podcast script, record and edit the audio, and make a podcast file. Furthermore, we will discuss how to create student assignments and projects that involve creating podcasts.
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| LINC 73B |
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP II |
0.5 Unit |
| Provides hands-on experience with the basic elements and tools of Photoshop to set up files, manage documents, and perform basic image processing. Includes advanced concepts and methods of developing images and creating special effects and problem solving. |
| LINC 83F |
Easy Video Editing |
1 Unit |
| This introductory course develops the skills to create digital movies using the latest software, including titles, sound, and animation. Class projects are designed for use in education, business, and personal applications. |
| LINC 72C |
ADOBE INDESIGN I |
0.5 Unit |
| InDesign is an application for the creation flyers, newsletters, yearbooks, trifolds and other desktop published items. InDesign features page layout tools that fully integrate with Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and other Adobe products. Its features are intuitive, allowing the user to be creative. This course provides the basics of page layout using Adobe InDesign. Students will create a publication by placing text and graphics. |
| LINC 72D |
ADOBE INDESIGN II |
0.5 Unit |
| InDesign is an application for the creation flyers, newsletters, yearbooks, trifolds and other desktop published items. InDesign features page layout tools that fully integrate with Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and other Adobe products. Its features are intuitive, allowing the user to be creative. This course provides the basics of page layout using Adobe InDesign. Students will create a publication by placing text and graphics. |
| LINC 83A |
ADOBE PREMIER ELEMENTS |
1 Unit |
| Adobe Premiere provides students with skills necessary to create digital movies. Projects are standards based and appropriate for classroom use. Students will learn to include text, sound, and the 'Ken Burns Effect' as well as other special effects in their movies. |
| LINC 85A |
Adobe FLASH I |
0.5 Unit |
| Create dynamic content and animations for Web, multimedia, and presentations. Develop interactive animations of illustrations, photos, and type. In this introductory, hands-on course, learn basic Flash drawing tools, animation basics, tweening, and export options. |
| LINC 85B |
Adobe FLASH II |
0.5 Unit |
| Create sophisticated dynamic content and animations for Web, multimedia, and presentations. This intermediate skills course develops interactive animations of illustrations, photos, and type using Flash drawing tools, animation basics, and button scripting. |
| LINC 66A* |
Google Tools |
0.5 Unit |
| This is a comprehensive course to learn to use email and the Internet. Participants will learn how to understand the vocabulary and anatomy of email and web addresses, distinguish between the different types of email accounts, and learn appropriate netiquette, and ethical and legal issues related using the Internet in the classroom. An array of online educational resources to enhance the curriculum will be given. Participants will explore online projects, lesson plans, and resources from around the world. Netscape Communicator an d Microsoft Internet Explorer will be the tools used. The course includes: How to use the Internet from home or school, hands-on experience with E-Mail, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Listservs, Basics of the Browser, Bookmarks, Search Engines, and Basic Searching Strategies. It is intended for continuing education. |
| LINC 58B |
CHOOSING THE BEST MEDIA FOR PROJECTS |
2 Units |
| This course is an overview of the pros and cons of several software applications that are used as tools for student projects. An analysis of the tools that deepen student learning of academic content will be discussed. Participants will try creating mini projects using various software and analyzing their own learning. Applications such as Inspiration, Photoshop MovieWorks, HyperStudio, PowerPoint, Creator, and MicroWorlds Pro will be explored. |
| LINC 50F* |
Teaching information literacy & reading |
2 Units |
| How to integrate a student-centered technology project based on the California Content Standards, ISTE Technology Standards, and new California Technology Standards for teacher certification into classroom curriculum. Techniques in creating a student project as well as assessment and integration of technology into projects will be taught. |
| LINC 59A |
CHILD SAFETY, INTERNET ETHICS & CYBER LAW |
2 Units |
| Computer and Internet Ethics and Cyberlaw will review the current issues and legislation in computer ethics and cyberlaw. Copyright, fair use, legal implications and Acceptable Use Plans will be explored. The course will also cover Internet Safety and Child Safety on the Internet including the ability to evaluate the validity of Internet Resources. Through-out the course, you will be working towards developing strategies to protect your students while using the Internet. |
| LINC 58 |
GLOBAL PROJECT-BASED LEARNING |
2 Units |
| How to create project-based standards and curriculum that maximizes the power of the Internet to connect students to email pen pals, virtual fieldtrips, webquests, and other resources. Teachers will be able to connect with others all over the world in order to plan and implement projects. During the class participants will create a project that will engage students in learning curricular content. |
| LINC 90C |
ONLINE COLLABORATION TOOLS |
2 Units |
| Collaboration is a fundamental basic skill of learning and work in the 21st century. This course will explore some different kinds of collaborative technologies using the Internet and how these can be integrated with curriculum and student projects to help provide students with experience n both effective communication and learning using new media, as well as providing teachers tools for planning and assessing collaborative student projects. |
Last updated: 3/2/2010