District Trainer: Bruce Ellithorpe

How I Integrate Technology Into the Classroom:

I utilize “Connected Classroom” techniques. Each student has an Internet connected PC running at T1 speed. I use Internet Testing Services for all testing. I also use math sites like AAMath.com and APlusMath.com to teach math to 6th Graders for 1 period.

 

The lab has 27 almost new PC’s with Windows XP Professional ands Office XP Professional on them. I teach 6 classes a day of Computer Literacy and Computer Applications. Applications taught include Spreadsheets, Databases, Word Processing, and Presentation Software.

 

All Students are issued a password to their own account on a Windows Server I built maintain in the classroom. This allows them to learn how a business uses networks in the real world.

 

The Lab is protected with “roll back” software called GoBack. The kids are encouraged to experiment with any Windows setting they are interested in. (Each time the PC is restarted it rolls back the hard drive to a prior condition; this keeps all PC’s in perfect software condition.

 

Email Bruce: bellithorpe@nye.k12.nv.us

 


 

Bruce's Workshops:

 

Spreadsheet and Presentation Software

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
March 7th, 2005 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

March 8th, 2005 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

March 9th, 2005 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

March 14th, 2005 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

March 15th, 2005 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

March 19th, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

March 21st, 2005 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Mount Charleston Elementary School

Pahrump, NV

Description of Workshop: Over seven workshops the participants learned basic to advanced uses for Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, and over the course of the workshops created presentation materials and spreadsheets to use for their opening day presentations.

Print Server Introduction - One-on-One Training

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
February 15th, 2005 @ 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

February 17th, 2005 @ 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: One-on-one assistance. Teacher was shown the Web-based print server program version 7.1. Server ports were reviewed. Pros and cons of TCP vs. IP stacks. Status and configuration of many remote printers was demonstrated. Teacher was then guided through the installation of the Web Management program. Then she was shown how to configure it and test the device. Then the TCP port was created on a work station and the printer tested. The teacher is now able to set up and manage remote printers.

Windows 98 Setup - One-on-One Training

Bruce Ellithorpe
February 15th, 2005 @ 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: One-on-one assistance. Teacher was trained to partition a disk, format it, and do a step-by-step installation of Windows 98.

Online Forms - One-on-One Training

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
January 26th, 2005 @ 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

January 26th, 2005 @ 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

January 27th, 2005 @ 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

January 27th, 2005 @ 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

January 28th, 2005 @ 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: One-on-one assistance. Teacher was trained to access online survey instruments. Completed 2-stage registration and navigated survey forms.

GroupWise Web-Based Email

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
January 13th, 2005 @ 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Detailed demonstration and hands-on practice. Demonstrated using address book, making groups, filing mail, sending, and accepting appointments.

Installing Network Printers

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
January 13th, 2005 @ 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Made 4 installation disks and performed step-by-step installation of an HP LaserJet 2300n. These network printers are shared by 15 people and connected via a JetDirect card. Post-installation included testing and setting up page separators. Once the training was done the participant proceeded to install the network printer access on 15 computers.

Windows Installation 101

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
January 7th, 2005 @ 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Made a boot floppy and had the participant do a clean install of Windows 98 second edition. Subjects covered included pre-installation activities, step-by-step installation procedures for application installations.

PowerGrade Restore Training

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
December 9th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

December 8th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

November 18th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Integration with the PowerSchool server, downloading and installing the program. Backups reviewed. Sub-directory rename and six separate installs to restore a corrupted gradebook.

PC Repair - One-on-One Training

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
November 24th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Showed teacher how to disassemble and replace network cards to troubleshoot the NIC not working in her classroom. After several tries it was fixed.

Make a PC

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
December 17th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 7:30 p.m.

December 15th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

December 14th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

November 15th, 2004 @ 3:15 - 6:15 p.m.

November 4th, 2004 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Evaluate, Select and order custom computer components. Assemble hardware, install Windows XP. Each teacher will own a new PC when done. Each Teacher will have to buy their own parts.

PowerGrade Report Setup - One-on-One Training

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
November 9th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Overview of edit, delete and preview menus. Detailed training in the edit tabs. Report columns, student selection. Also advised on the methods of encoding grades for a band teacher.

Using Email and the Calendar

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
November 15th, 2004 @ 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

October 26th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

October 25th, 2004 @ 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

October 20th, 2004 @ 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

October 18th, 2004 @ 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

September 27th, 2004 @ 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Sending, receiving and forwarding email. Messages, notes, memos, appointments and formats covered. Covered the ability to create and use folders. Discussed putting appointments into the calendar, deleting old mail, sending appointment invitations to groups, and making mail groups in the address book.

Intro to File and Print Services

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
October 24th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Discussed the pros and cons of using Windows for workgroups, Windows Server 2003, Linux, and Netware File and Print Services. Discussed detailed implementations for setting up student accounts, maintaining passwords and attending to laser printer queues.

GradeBook Software Setup and Usage

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
October 12th, 2004 @ 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Integration with the Powerschool server, downloading and installing the program. Downloading class enrollments and taking attendance. Setting up grade scales, setting up grade categories. Introduction to the report writer.

PowerGrade Setup

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
October 6th, 2004 @ 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Integration with the Powerschool server, downloading and installing the program. Downloading class enrollments and taking attendance. Setting up grade scales, setting up grade categories. Introduction to the report writer.

PowerGrade and Email

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
September 29th, 2004 @ 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Integration with the Powerschool server, downloading and installing the program. Downloading class enrollments and taking attendance. Setting up grade scales, setting up grade categories. Introduction to the report writer.

Intro to Basics - Groupwise Email

 

Bruce Ellithorpe
September 13th, 2004 @ 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: This is a 1 hour class that is intended to help teachers use e-mail on a daily basis.


Spread Sheets for Teachers

Bruce Ellithorpe
February 19th, 2004 through April 11th, 2004
each Thursday for 1 hour

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Spread sheet basics, building forms, importing data from your school database. Building Graphs and Using Formulas.

How to Build Your Own Computer

Bruce Ellithorpe
Starting March 15th, each Monday @2:15 p.m.
for one hour, until finished

Rosemary Clarke Middle School
4201 N. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 727-5546
Description of Workshop: Each Teacher will research components online, purchase and assemble their own new computer. Then they will install the O/S and their own applications. Each teacher has to buy the parts for their computers.

 



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