Professional Development Classes

The Audio Visual Company (AVCO) and the Hawai'i Department of Education are proud to present a series of 3 unique for-credit courses offered through PDE3 (https://pde3.k12.hi.us)
Kimble McCann, M.A.
Kimble McCann, M.A.
Educational Technology; Special Education
kmccann@theavco.net
Smart
The Audio Visual Company in partnership with SMART Technologies and the Hawaii Department of Education (HDOE) is proud to present three unique and practical courses through the HDOE's PDE3 (Professional Development Experiences that Educate and Empower):
  • Teach SMARTer with Notebook 10 - the emphasis of this course will guide the beginner and intermediate level Notebook users through the vast tools and strategies for using SMART Notebook, SMART Boards and related technologies within their classrooms
    • January 8 - April 6, 2011 - AVCO Showroom
    • January 22 - April 27, 2011 - Maunawili Elementary School
    • March 14 - May 23, 2011 - Kamalii Elementary School (Maui)
  • Comprehensive Assessment with SMART Response - in this class, participants will be introduced and guided through SMART Response systems ("clickers" and SMART Teacher Tools software) for effective and efficient assessments in the classroom.
    • March 17 - May 31 , 2011 - AVCO Showroom
Each 16-week course will consist of two initial face-to-face meetings, followed by a mid-point meeting and 5 online meetings.
For more information, please contact
Kimble McCann
SMART Certified Education Consultant
(808) 485-3230
kmccann@theavco.net

SMART Technologies Training

The Audio Visual Company in partnership with SMART Technologies and the Hawaii Department of Education (HDOE) is proud to present three unique and practical courses through the HDOE's PDE3 (Professional Development Experiences that Educate and Empower):

  • Teach SMARTer with Notebook 10 – the emphasis of this course will guide the beginner and intermediate level Notebook users through the vast tools and strategies for using SMART Notebook, SMART Boards and related technologies within their classrooms
  • Comprehensive Assessment with SMART Response – in this class, participants will be introduced and guided through SMART Response systems (“clickers” and SMART Teacher Tools software) for effective and efficient assessments in the classroom.

These courses will be led by Kimble McCann, AVCO's first SMART certified Educational Consultant. As an experienced educator, Kimble has served over seven years in the public and non-public sector teaching students in a variety of K-12 settings. After receiving his teaching credentials and dual-masters in Special Education and Computer Education & Technology Leadership, Kimble relocated to Hawaii to pursue his doctorate in Educational Technology at UH Manoa. Kimble is currently researching universal design for learning, assistive technologies, and CREDE standards for effective pedagogy.

SMART Technologies Training Schedule

“Teach SMARTer with Notebook 10” – AVCO (Oahu)

  1. May 14 (first face-to-face session) - 9:00am to 4:00pm
  2. May 21 (second face-to-face session) - 9:00am to 4:00pm
  3. June 01 (first online meeting) - 4:00 to 5:00pm
  4. June 15 (second online meeting) - 4:00 to 5:00pm
  5. June 22 (third online meeting) - 4:00 to 5:00pm
  6. July 02 (third face-to-face session) - 9:00am to 4:00pm
  7. July 06 (fourth online meeting) - 4:00 to 5:00pm
  8. July 20 (fifth online meeting) - 4:00 to 5:00pm
* Portfolios are due on August 3,2011

All face-to-face meetings will be held at AVCO (98-810 Moanalua Rd., Aiea, HI 96701)

Additional Training for 2011 – please contact Kimble McCann at kmccann@theavco.net OR (808) 485-3230 for more information.

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