Class Descriptions
Technology Classes
Lights, Camera, Action
Imagine your family gathered around the living room watching a movie production created by you? In this class, you can become the writer, director and producer of your very own movie clips. You are not only in charge, but you are the star! Learn how to write your own script, film your story, edit the footage, add titles, special effects, and produce your movie. Leave this class with your own movie viewable online and a DVD to share with family and friends. So, dim the lights, grab the popcorn and enjoy your unique creation.
Ages: 8-12
Technology used in this class: digital camcorders, digital cameras, computers, iMovie and iDVD software
Ages: 8-12
Technology used in this class: digital camcorders, digital cameras, computers, iMovie and iDVD software
Cool Tools of the 21st Century
In this ever-changing world of technology, you can wow your friends, family and teacher with the cool tools that you will master in this class. Be ahead of the curve. Create your own interactive poster that you decorate with clip art, web links, audio clips, and movie clips to represent the uniqueness in you. Include podcasts you create, and photos you take, crop and edit. These posters will be uploaded to our class Wiki. At the end of the day, write about your experiences in your very own blog. Teachers and family will be able to communicate and leave comments for you.
Ages: 8-12
Technology used in this class: Glogster, GarageBand, iPhoto, digital cameras, computers, and Blogging and Wiki online software
Ages: 8-12
Technology used in this class: Glogster, GarageBand, iPhoto, digital cameras, computers, and Blogging and Wiki online software
Web Design Made Easy
Have you wished that you could create your own professional looking website with pictures, audio, and web links? In this class, you will be able to design a website to express your individual creative talents. Using a simple online program, you can design a website that features a unique banner, movie clips, online polls, and photo gallery. Learn the 21st century skills of creativity and innovation by becoming your own web designer. Leave this class with your website linked to our student page for family and friends to view from anywhere in the world!
Ages: 8-12
Technology used in this class: computer, photo editing software, and an online web design program
Ages: 8-12
Technology used in this class: computer, photo editing software, and an online web design program
Fun with Programming
Have you always loved building and working with Legos? Isn't it fun to snap them together and watch your creation unfold? In this class, you will learn how to use the program Scratch to make characters called Sprites dance, walk, talk, and interact with other Sprites. Snap blocks together, move them around and see what unfolds. Experiment with the vast array of choices to make your programs come alive. Scratch makes it easy for you to be a program designer and write top-notch programs that feature animations, stories and simulations. Add your own pictures and record your voice to the Scratch environment. The best part about creating your program is that you can collaborate with others to share your program design and see the unlimited possibilities. If you like to design, create or remix, then you will love Scratch. It's the easiest most exciting way to become a 21st century programmer!
Technology used in this class: computers and the Scratch program
Technology used in this class: computers and the Scratch program
Technology Explorations
In this course, students our introduced to many exciting technology tools. They will learn the basic of navigating on the computer, how to use a video camera, create art on the computer and create slideshows.
Technology used in this class: Kid Pix, iPhoto
Technology used in this class: Kid Pix, iPhoto
You're the Director: Making Your Own Short Film
Movies can be a powerful medium to convey a message or tell a story. In this class, you will not only learn to write, create and produce a movie that delivers a community message, but you will also be introduced to storyboarding and the secrets of shooting good video. By adding music, voice-over, cut-aways, and transitions, you will be well on your way to stardom. Oh, and let's not forget our "green screen". Film yourself in front of our "green wall" and you can be anywhere. Come and discover what it's all about and produce your own exciting movie that can inspire others to take action.
Technology Used in this class: digital camcorders, digital cameras, computers, iMovie and iDVD software
Technology Used in this class: digital camcorders, digital cameras, computers, iMovie and iDVD software
Digital Arts
If you love experimenting with various programs, then this
is the class for you.
Photos, images, music, art – it’s all wrapped into this exciting summer class. Discover how to take an image, edit it and create a slideshow to share with friends and relatives. Use GarageBand, a software program used by musicians, to produce your own song or create short video clips. It’s all here – all we are missing is YOU!
Technology used in this class: GarageBand, iPhoto, iMovie, Keynote
Photos, images, music, art – it’s all wrapped into this exciting summer class. Discover how to take an image, edit it and create a slideshow to share with friends and relatives. Use GarageBand, a software program used by musicians, to produce your own song or create short video clips. It’s all here – all we are missing is YOU!
Technology used in this class: GarageBand, iPhoto, iMovie, Keynote