Training
Video Podcast: Leopard Edition
This podcast was created to help teachers, school support staff, and administrators use Mac OS X version 10.5 (“Leopard”). This training can be viewed in Apple iTunes or on a video iPod.
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Mac OS X for Your Classroom (10.4)
Video Podcast: Tiger Edition
This video podcast was created to help the teachers and staff of Community Consolidated School District 62 (Des Plaines, IL) learn Mac OS X version 10.4. This training can be viewed in Apple iTunes or on a video iPod.
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Recent QuickStart Guides
The most current QuickStart guides for Mac OS X uses in education can be found and downloaded for FREE at the Community Consolidated School District 62 website:
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Professional Development Podcasts for District 62
I regularly produce professional development podcasts for Community Consolidated School District 62. You may view and/or subscribe to these podcasts for FREE:
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Countdown Timers for Presenters
Many of my presentations either require breaks or audience participation time. To help the timing stay on track, I created simple countdown movies that I insert into Keynote (or PowerPoint) presentations. They count down the remaining time on the presentation screen. Other presenters have also found these useful and you may download them for FREE.
Books by Matt J. Fuller
by Matt J. Fuller
Paperback: 78 pages
This professional development manual has been written to help teachers, school support staff, and administrators use Mac OS X version 10.5, also referred to as Leopard. This book is a free download, but is offered here for your convenience if you prefer a high-quality, bound version with a color front and back cover. Download the book and podcast free here. (do-your-own printing/binding FREE)
Buy the printed book here. (professional printing/binding)
Old Titles
Photoshop Elements for Your Classroom buy
Web Design for Your Classroom 1 buy
Web Design for Your Classroom 2 (Debra Atwater & Matt J. Fuller) buy
Mac OS 9 to X: Panther Edition buy
Mac OS 9 to X: Jaguar Edition buy
Recent Professional Development Courses
Using Podcasting in Your Classroom
10/09/07
Rosemont School District 78 (Rosemont, IL). Teachers first learned how to find and use educational podcasts. They then learned to use podcasting as an instructional tool by designing a lesson that allowed them to learn to create and publish an audio podcast with students using GarageBand.
Podcast Your Professional Development
11/15/07
http://web.d62.org/fullerm/ietc07/Packets.html
IETC: Illinois Education & Technology Conference 2007 (Springfield, IL). Podcasting has caught on in many classrooms, but it can also be used for successful professional development. This session will demonstrate example sessions that have been offered as podcasts. Attendees will also learn how to plan and use simple tools to create your own professional development podcasts.
Using Video in Your School and Classroom
11/16/07
http://web.d62.org/fullerm/ietc07/Packets.html
IETC: Illinois Education & Technology Conference 2007 (Springfield, IL). Digital learners speak multimedia...how are you communicating with them? This session will demonstrate effective uses of video that will be immediately useful for you and your students in your differentiated classroom. Authentic video-based lessons, school-wide news broadcasts, and other multimedia-enhanced projects will inspire you.
iWeb for Your Classroom
02/19/08
http://www.d62.org/technology/documents/_Plan-Create-Publish-iWeb.pdf
Community Consolidated School District 62 (Des Plaines, IL). iWeb is Apple’s most current web page creation tool for Mac OS X. If you have ever attempted web design before and found it confusing or overly time-consuming, iWeb will forever change your mind! District 62 implemented a system earlier this year to make it very easy for teachers to update their own sites using iWeb. This workshop will provide the time and practice needed to help you create a classroom or project-based website.
iPods and Podcasting in the Classroom (full-day workshop 1)
02/26/08
http://www.d62.org/ice08/ipods-podcasting-packet.pdf
ICE: Illinois Computing Educators Conference 2008 (St. Charles, IL). Presented same workshop to two separate groups. More info at http://web.d62.org/fullerm/ice08/2008.html
iPods and Podcasting in the Classroom (full-day workshop 2)
02/26/08
http://www.d62.org/ice08/ipods-podcasting-packet.pdf
ICE: Illinois Computing Educators Conference 2008 (St. Charles, IL). Presented same workshop to two separate groups. More info at http://web.d62.org/fullerm/ice08/2008.html
Podcast Your Professional Development
02/28/08
http://www.d62.org/ice08/podcast-profdev-packet.pdf
ICE: Illinois Computing Educators Conference 2008 (St. Charles, IL). http://web.d62.org/fullerm/ice08/2008.html
iWeb in Your Classroom
02/28/08
Apple hands-on booth demo at Illinois Computing Educators Conference 2008 (St. Charles, IL).
Creating Video for Your School and Classroom
02/29/08
http://www.d62.org/ice08/video-packet.pdf
Illinois Computing Educators Conference 2008 (St. Charles, IL). http://web.d62.org/fullerm/ice08/2008.html
Keynote for Your Classroom
03/04/08
http://www.d62.org/technology/documents/Keynote_3_Book.pdf
Community Consolidated School District 62 (Des Plaines, IL). Keynote is Apple’s most current presentation application for Mac OS X. It is currently licensed for every computer in District 62. Keynote is similar to PowerPoint, but teachers who have used it in the past report that it is easier to learn, easier to teach, and more user-friendly. This workshop will provide the time and practice needed to create a lesson, activity, or presentation for you to use in your classroom with your students.
iWeb for Your Classroom
03/18/08
http://www.d62.org/technology/documents/_Plan-Create-Publish-iWeb.pdf
Community Consolidated School District 62 (Des Plaines, IL). iWeb is Apple’s most current web page creation tool for Mac OS X. If you have ever attempted web design before and found it confusing or overly time-consuming, iWeb will forever change your mind! District 62 implemented a system earlier this year to make it very easy for teachers to update their own sites using iWeb. This workshop will provide the time and practice needed to help you create a classroom or project-based website.
Podcasting for Your Classroom
04/01/08
http://www.d62.org/technology/documents/_Plan-Create-Publish-iWeb.pdf
Community Consolidated School District 62 (Des Plaines, IL). Podcasting is a way to easily distribute audio and video files via the Internet that can be played on a computer, iPod, or other devices that can play podcasts. Teachers will first learn how to find and use educational podcasts. We will then use podcasting as an instructional tool by designing a lesson that will allow you to learn to create and publish an audio podcast with students using Apple’s GarageBand.
Mac OS X for Your Classroom: Leopard Edition
04/13/08
http://web.mac.com/mjfuller/leopard/podcast/podcast.html
The purpose of this podcast is to help teachers, school support staff, and administrators use Mac OS X, version 10.5 (Leopard) in the educational setting. This podcast is in eight parts, each focusing on a specific aspect of Mac OS X.
Podcasting for Your Classroom
04/15/08
http://www.d62.org/technology/documents/_Plan-Create-Publish-iWeb.pdf
Community Consolidated School District 62 (Des Plaines, IL). Podcasting is a way to easily distribute audio and video files via the Internet that can be played on a computer, iPod, or other devices that can play podcasts. Teachers will first learn how to find and use educational podcasts. We will then use podcasting as an instructional tool by designing a lesson that will allow you to learn to create and publish an audio podcast with students using Apple’s GarageBand.
21st Century Tools for Teaching and Learning
05/30/08
Presentation for Apple about the uses of iLife in the classroom.
Podcasting for Administrators
10/17/08
http://www.mattjfuller.com/iasa/Welcome.html
Guest speaker at IASA (Illinois Association of School Administrators) North Cook meeting. Audience was mostly superintendents in north Cook County, IL. Demo of podcasting using Keynote, GarageBand, ProfCast, and iWeb.
GarageBand and Podcasts in Music Instruction for Iowa State University
10/29/08
http://www.mattjfuller.com/iowastate
The purpose of the presentation is to demonstrate possible uses of Apple GarageBand in the context of music instruction in higher education both in the studio and in the classroom. Apple GarageBand is a part of Apple iLife. This presentation uses iLife ’08 and also elements of iWork ’08.
Music Creation for Everyone in GarageBand
11/21/08
http://www.mattjfuller.com/garagebandmusic
Whether you are making movies, podcasting, or presenting, music is an essential part of your project. A great tool for creating soundtracks, arrangements, and other audio is Apple's GarageBand, but getting started can be daunting. This session will teach both non-musicians and musicians the basics music production in GarageBand. Both non-musicians and musicians will learn the basic music creation tools of Apple GarageBand, including: finding and selecting the pre-loaded selections by style; working with Apple Loops; importing sounds from other sources; importing MIDI and arranging for software instruments; the basic recording studio features of GarageBand.
Curriculum Focused Technology Infusion (CFTI)
I am available to work with your school or district to help you effectively infuse technology into your curriculum. Please contact me so we can discuss your needs and schedule.
Proven Effective
This process has been delivered and revised for more than 6 districts (K - 12) since 1997. The process begins with a presentation of both research and effective curriculum technology infusion. Teachers are then presented a structured framework for curriculum planning with technology. Many examples are shown which have been created using this process.
Hands-On
Teachers plan their own lesson using the provided framework: brainstorming guide, curriculum planning draft, model project, QuickStart Guides (or other how-to materials if necessary), project expectations and grading rubric, and final curriculum summary. Teachers leave with a complete lesson which they have planned and are now prepared to teach.
Clear Focus
QuickStart Guides are instructional technology skill tools. These guides allow users to quickly and easily begin using an unfamiliar application so they can get right to work on curricular content. A long session is available to teach teachers how to design effective QuickStart Guides.
Course Descriptions
Curriculum Focused Technology Infusion 1 (CFTI1)
Curriculum Focused Technology Infusion 1 (CFTI1) is a process which allows classroom teachers to learn new technology and apply it to their curriculum. Teachers will leave this class with a lesson or unit that can be used in the classroom. CFTI1 includes research and practice on teaching and learning, a detailed explanation of the CFTI process, a variety of model projects which have been developed using the process, and the opportunity to complete a project or lesson. Ample curriculum development time is allotted with technology instructor support.
Curriculum Focused Technology Infusion 2 (CFTI2)
Curriculum Focused Technology Infusion 2 (CFTI2) offers supported curriculum development time for teachers to design a new project using the CFTI process in a supported environment. The prerequisite for CFTI2 is twofold: attendees must have completed CFTI1 and used their CFTI project with their students. CFTI2 attendees will discuss their previous CFTI experiences(s) during the class. Like CFTI1, teachers leave this class with a technology-infused lesson which they have developed and can use in their classroom.
