District Trainer: Roger Cramer

Educational Background:

B.A Physiology 1986 UC San Diego
M.A. Educational technology (In Progress) CSV Sacramento
12 years teaching 7-12th grade science and technology. Former Educational Technology Director for District. Currently, I am teaching 7/8th grade science at Kingsbury Middle School.

 

How I Integrate Technology Into the Classroom:

I utilize technology in many ways when appropriate. Webquests, CBL’s, simulations and a variety of software applications are used to enhance my science curriculum. For communication and extending the classroom, I have a webpage at : www.livingintahoe.com/kms

 

Interesting Fact:

I survived the death ride.

 

Email Roger: rcramer@dcsd.k12.nv.us

 


 

Roger's Workshops:

 

Internet Stars

 

Roger Cramer
June 24th, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kingsbury Middle School

Zephyr Cove

Description of Workshop: Discussed how to use powerful Internet tools in the classroom, such as Trackstar, Quizstar, Rubistar and Notestar.

Using PowerPoint in the Classroom

 

Roger Cramer
June 23rd, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kingsbury Middle School

Zephyr Cove

Description of Workshop: Creating a basic slide show, working with text, toolbars, and printing, downloading design templates, working with custom animations, inserting multimedia. Participants worked on their own individual projects.

Digital Photography in the Classroom

 

Roger Cramer
June 22nd, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kingsbury Middle School

Zephyr Cove

Description of Workshop: Introductions to the equipment, introductions to exposure, resolution and file formatting. How to insert pictures into PowerPoint presentations and other integration ideas.

Using PowerPoint in the Classroom

 

Roger Cramer
June 4th, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gardnerville Elem.

Gardnerville, NV

Description of Workshop: Creating a basic slide show. Working with text, pictures, using the toolbars and help menu. Participants worked on a student project--a Nevada travel guide--and then on individual projects of their own.

Digital Pictures in the Classroom

 

Roger Cramer
May 21st, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gardnerville Elem.

Gardnerville, NV

Description of Workshop: Participants were introduced to digital cameras and how to use and maintain them. Discussed exposure, resolution and file formatting. Participants were then sent out to take pictures, which they then edited digitally and shared with the group.

Digital Pictures in the Classroom

 

Roger Cramer
May 7th, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kingsbury Middle School

Zephyr Cove

Description of Workshop: Participants were introduced to digital cameras and how to use and maintain them. Discussed exposure, resolution and file formatting. Participants were then sent out to take pictures, which they then edited digitally and shared with the group.

Using Game Shows for Classroom Instruction

 

Roger Cramer
April 30th, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Professional Development Center

Minden, NV

Description of Workshop: Using templates and programs to create game shows as classroom instructional tools. Participants created their own and shared them at the end of the workshop.

Digital Pictures in the Classroom

 

Roger Cramer and Karen Tuggle
February 12th, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pinon Hills Elementary School
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Description of Workshop: Students will learn a variety of instructional strategies to effectively utilize digital photography and cameras in their classrooms. We'll explore some software programs used by many to enhance their digital creations.

Using Game Shows for Classroom Instruction

 

Roger Cramer and Karen Tuggle
January 8th, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Pinon Hills Elementary School
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Description of Workshop: This class will focus on creating a game show to use in your classroom. Some of the formats we'll use are Jeopardy, Family Fued, Who wants to be a Millionaire and more. Great for the one computer classroom!

LCD Projector - One-on-One Training

 

Roger Cramer
December 18th, 2004 @ 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Kingsbury Middle School

Zephyr Cove

Description of Workshop: Set up projector, use with video, organize cables and equipment, discuss strategies to incorporate use in the classroom.

File Management - One-on-One Training

 

Roger Cramer
December 17th, 2004 @ 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Kingsbury Middle School

Zephyr Cove

Description of Workshop: Created folders in Windows Explorer and organized computer files, discussed new file association with programs, discussed use of Internet and saving files.

Using TV Game Shows to Create Classroom Reviews

 

Karen Tuggle and Roger Cramer
November 13th, 2004 @ 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pinon Hills Elementary School
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Description of Workshop: Teachers will learn a variety of instructional strategies to effectively integrate the internet into the regular classroom. They will develop search techniques and an awareness of the multitude of free professional resources available. They will learn about effective internet use strategies ranging from Webquests to online projects.

Internet in the Classroom

 

Karen Tuggle and Roger Cramer
September 18th, 2004 @ 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pinon Hills Elementary School
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Description of Workshop: Teachers will learn a variety of instructional strategies to effectively integrate the internet into the regular classroom. They will develop search techniques and an awareness of the multitude of free professional resources available. They will learn about effective internet use strategies ranging from Webquests to online projects.


Literacy Centers and Technology #2

 

Roger Cramer and Karen Tuggle
May 1st, 2004 @ 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Pinon Hills Elementary School
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Description of Workshop: A class to learn how to use your classroom computer to create and use centers in a literacy rich classroom.

Literacy Centers and Technology #1

 

Roger Cramer and Karen Tuggle
March 13th 2004@8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Pinon Hills Elementary School
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Description of Workshop: A class to learn how to use your classroom computer to create and use centers in a literacy rich classroom.

Building a Classroom Webpage

 

Roger Cramer
January 24th, 2004 @ 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Pau Wa Lu Middle School
701 Long Valley rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Description of Workshop: Teachers will build and publish a simple webpage at Geocities. The webpage will focus on improving home communication. Teacher will include in the page necessary information such as homework, grades, and reinforcement web sites for family use. Netscape composer will be the web authoring tool used to construct the webpage.

WebQuest#2

 

Roger Cramer and Karen Tuggle
November 8th, 2003 @ 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Pinon Hills Elementary School
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Description of Workshop: The student will evaluate and create a Webquest for use in their curricular area. Webquests are student activities that combine critical thinking, cooperative learning, authentic assessment and technology integration into one. The course will have three major focus areas. The first section will focus on evaluating quality webquests. The second section will focus on what are the key attributes of a webquest. The third section
will have participants create or modify a webquest for use with their curriculum.

WebQuest #1

 

Roger Cramer and Karen Tuggle
October 25th, 2003 @ 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Pinon Hills Elementary School
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Description of Workshop: The student will evaluate and create a Webquest for use in their curricular area. Webquests are student activities that combine critical thinking, cooperative learning, authentic assessment and technology integration into one. The course will have three major focus areas. The first section will focus on evaluating quality webquests. The second section will focus on what are the key attributes of a webquest. The third section
will have participants create or modify a webquest for use with their curriculum.

 



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