1. Toolkit E Option 4 Staff Development By: Michele Linn

2. Contents Proposal Plan Presentation Excel Budget Handout Evaluation Announcement The End!

3. Proposal Plan DaveStacey Sep 11 2005, 07:29 PM One teacher wrote: “I am determined to figure out how to use Flash in the coming months. Usually, I’m pretty quick at picking up new programs, but I must admit, my first couple of practice runs have left me feeling a bit confused and daunted. My first aim to be able to create animation that I can put into web pages and PowerPoint presentations. Would anyone suggest either a book, or website that might be able to help me in my quest!” http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t5739.html http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t5739.html

4. Presentation On the next few slides you will see a sample mini presentation incorporating “Flash” into the classroom. This presentation would be used in a workshop for teachers taught by the media specialist.

5. Welcome to the *Flash into the Classroom* Workshop We will begin each workshop with a 10 minute question/answer session. We will follow with a Power Point instructional presentation by me. For the last hour and fifteen minutes we will work at the computer stations with Flash. In your spare time you will work at home, in the media center, or elsewhere practicing Flash and building your final project. Flash can be tedious and novice even to the frequent computer user. Thus, outside of this workshop practice is strongly encouraged. Book provided: Macromedia Flash 8 for Windows and Macintosh Flash software (optional), for home purchased through me for discounted price of $100.00. Session Agenda

6. Introduction to Flash What is Flash? Flash is a multimedia graphics program specially for use on the Web. Flash uses vector graphics, which means that the graphics can be scaled to any size without losing clarity/quality. Flash does not require programming skills and is easy to learn. Who can Create Flash Movies? To create your own Flash movies you need to buy a Flash program. See me after class if you have not already purchased the Flash software. The latest version from Adobe is Adobe Flash Lite (or Flash CS3 Pro). If you do not have a Flash program, you can download a 30 days free trial version of Flash from Adobe.download a 30 days free

7. Week 1 Let’s Look at Some Flash Examples! Examples I made using Flash If I can do it anyone can! http://www.geocities.com/m7up69/dressme.swf http://www.geocities.com/m7up69/Planes.swf http://www.geocities.com/m7up69/niles.swf http://www.geocities.com/m7up69/ecard.swf http://us.share.geocities.com/m7up69/summerdays.swf Examples from other sources: http://ecard.ashland.edu/2004admission/index.html - A Christmas card from Ashland University.http://ecard.ashland.edu/2004admission/index.html http://www.macloo.com/examples/flash/teachtech/index.htm - A presentation on teaching journalism.http://www.macloo.com/examples/flash/teachtech/index.htm http://www.flashberry.com/examples/birds.html - Flash is used for businesses worldwide.http://www.flashberry.com/examples/birds.html

8. Week 1: Introduction & Flash Basics In Class: Find your way around the flash environment. Understand the Timeline Use rulers, grids and guides Be able to change your document properties Use the Property panel (inspector) Use the zoom tool Be able to draw simple graphics Be able to work and create colors Know how to change fill and stroke attributes Homework: Read Chapters 1 & 2. Practice the tools we have learned today. Draw one simple graphic such as a circle, square, and triangle

9. Week 2 Modifying Simple and Complex Graphics In Class: Be writing with the text tool Modify text and paragraph attributes Be able to make detailed graphical selections Be able to modify simple graphics (flipping, rotating, skewing, distorting) Create more complex graphics on a single layer Create transparent objects Understand grouping Know how to change the stacking order of objects Be using the align tool Know how to combine objects together Homework: Read Chapters 3 & 4 Practice at home. Modify a simple graphic by flipping, rotating, etc. Create a transparent object.

10. Excel Budget Allowance: $3,500.00 Estimated Cost: $ 3,100.00 Actual Cost: $3,481.00

11. One of numerous handouts that would be provided to teachers. The handout below contains online resources that would help the teachers build Flash Skills beyond the workshop!

12. Evaluation Handout

13. Sign up in a flash! Seats are limited to first 20! Flash into the Classroom Learn the basics of Flash Macromedia 9 Week Workshop Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location-Media Center Instructor-Media Specialist Flash Macromedia Book for Dummies provided for free. Contact Media Specialist at 555-6464 or e-mail m7up69@aol.com Stop! You mean I can make Online games for my students using Flash! Wow! Where do I sign up! Learn how to incorporate Flash into your lessons, Power Point Presentations, and web pages!

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