computerdisc-l: Summer Trainers Needed

["Robin" <rab3@ra.msstate.edu>]

Title: Summer Trainers Needed

The OVTE and RCU will sponsor summer regional trainings for Mississippi Vocational and Technical educators.  We are looking for trainers to conduct regional workshops.  The following trainings will be offered (dates are tentative):

Training Topic                  Date

Computer Literacy I *           June 16 – June 20

Computer Literacy II **         June 23 – June 27

Blackboard I ***                        June 23 – 24, July 7 – 8, July 14 – 15

Blackboard II ****              June 25 – 26, July 9 – 10, July 16 – 17

If you are interested in being a summer trainer, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation to the following address:

Summer Training Coordinator

Research and Curriculum Unit

PO Drawer DX

Mississippi State, MS 39762

Or you can send this information electronically to psa1@ra.msstate.edu (including letters of recommendation as emails).  The deadline for submission is February 17, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. A train the trainer session for each workshop topic will be held during the week of June 9^th.  All trainers will be required to attend appropriate train the trainer workshop(s) at the RCU in Starkville, MS.  Travel for train the trainer workshops will be reimbursed.  Please forward this information to anyone who may be interested in this opportunity.

* Computer Literacy I – This training will include Operating Systems, Email/Internet, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and Integration (Technologies/Academics)

** Computer Literacy II – This training will include Database, Advanced PowerPoint, Real SlideShow, Real Producer, Real Presenter, Web Page Design, and Internet in the Classroom

*** Blackboard I – This training will include Content Areas, User Management, and Course Options.

**** Blackboard II – This training will include Assessments, Course Tools, Gradebook, and Course Statistics.

Robin Ann Parker

Professional Development Specialist

Research Curriculum Unit

Mississippi State University

Phone:  662-325-8553

E-mail:  rab3@ra.msstate.edu

Homepage:  http://www.msstate.edu/~rab3