What's new at Atomic Learning?

19 Sep

New Workshop Helps Make Your Presentations Powerful

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, new, presentation, training, workshop

Designing a presentation? Check out this new workshop to ensure its effectiveness.  In addition to looking at some things that go into visual presentations, this workshop coaches you on why color is important, why big photos are good, and why clip art isn’t.

You’ll also learn more about how good storytelling is at the heart of a good presentation, and how you can structure and organize your presentation and handouts to most effectively communicate your idea to your intended audience.

08 Aug

Atomic Learning users-got a few minutes? Learn What's New

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, new, webinar

Atomic Learning regularly updates our tutorial libraries with up-to-date training materials and new releases. Join us for a quick overview webinar showcasing what’s new on the Atomic Learning site. In under 30 minutes, you’ll learn the latest and greatest training and features available to you.

There are no sessions scheduled at this time. If you are interested in learning what's new at Atomic Learning, visit: http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/whats-hot.

05 Aug

Moodle Training for Educators and Students

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in new, students, teachers, training

Atomic Learning recently added new content to the site which includes new tutorial series on Moodle™ focusing on topics for both instructors and students.

In the online tutorial series for the instructor, educators can learn about Moodle 1.9 - a course management system (CMS) - a free, open source software package designed to help them create effective online learning communities.

The student tutorial course guides students through the Moodle 2.0 interface. Students will learn how to work with blocks, messaging, wikis, forums and resources - all while interacting in the online Moodle learning community.

Take a look at the new Moodle series today!

04 Aug

STEM Education: Learn the Basics of Game Development with GAME:IT

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, new, students, teachers, training, tutorial

Check out the new tutorial series on GAME:IT. Created by award winning high school technology teachers specifically for high schools, GAME:IT 11.1 is a revolution in STEM education. 

The Atomic Learning online series on GAME:IT is an introductory level game development course. Featuring training for 11th and 12th grade students, users will learn the basics of game development, programming & graphic design along with the accompanying physics and math concepts used in building a real, working game.

This training series will give you a snapshot of the curriculum, demonstrate how to purchase, download and get started with Game Maker software, and show you how to easily access all course materials and support services 24/7.

03 Aug

Atomic Learning Releases New Training Including GAME:IT and The Social and Interactive Web

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, new, projects, tech integration, training, tutorials, workshop

Atomic Learning recently added new content to the site which includes new tutorials on Blackboard® 9.1, GAME:IT, Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), and a fully updated Google Docs training series. Also included in this new content release are a new tech integration project on SMART Board Notebook 10 and a new workshop entitled The Social and Interactive Web: Today’s Web 2.0.

In the new Blackboard® series, students will learn how to navigate the application, retrieve and submit assignments, take tests online, and use features such as a calendar and address book.

Created by award winning high school technology teachers specifically for high schools, GAME:IT is an introductory level game development course. This series features training for 11th and 12th grade students to learn the basics of game development, programming & graphic design along with the accompanying physics and math concepts used in building a real, working game.

03 Aug

How Can Atomic Learning Help? K-12 Users, sign up for a free webinar today!

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, new, tech integration, training

"Integrating technology" is often talked about, but not always taught about... what are effective strategies for integrating technology, where's a good place to start, and how can Atomic Learning help?

Atomic Learning customers are invited to this free online training session to learn more about the key features of Atomic Learning for professional development, how-to training, and classroom tech integration. This session will cover:

-  How to access just in time training
-  An overview of professional development tools
-  Resources to integrate today’s technology into your curriculum with one easy search

Learn how our resources can assist with all curriculum areas at each grade level, and share with you tools to enhance and build your classroom into a 21st century-rich learning environment.

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Tue, Aug 9, 2011 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM CDT

28 Jun

Educators Benefit from School Improvement Network and Atomic Learning Collaboration

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, K12, collaboration, new, professional development, teacher, training

Districts across the U.S. are utilizing numerous resources to provide teachers with a well-rounded professional development program. While the use of multiple resources allows districts to provide comprehensive training, it creates a challenge for end users in accessing resources from various websites and managing multiple log-ins.

To begin addressing this challenge, Atomic Learning and School Improvement Network announce a collaboration to provide shared resources to guide educators on a path to technology-empowered learning.

With the release of Atomic Learning’s new Effective Online Teaching and Learning spotlight program and PD 360’s Technology Pedagogy training, the companies have come together to build a free educator forum on the topic where all educators can explore the topic of online teaching and learning.  This forum, which is freely available to all educators at http://www.pd360.com/index.cfm?joinGroup=16249 includes free resources and discussions such as:

13 Jun

New Content Includes Flash CS5, addition to iPad Series, and Effective Online Discussions Workshop

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, K-12, new, training, tutorial, workshop

Take a look at the list of new content recently added to the K-12 site! Be sure to check out the new Effective Online Discussions workshop which highlights how to set up online discussion guidelines, assess participation in online classes, and how to handle conflict. Instructors will learn how to use online discussion effectively in their class, and will also be provided additional tutorials that illustrate how to use specific tools for managing online discussion.

Remember, these videos will all play on your iPad as well.

04 May

New Content Alert: Outlook and Powerpoint 2011, updates to iPad and iPod Touch Series

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, new, training, tutorial, workshop

Atomic Learning has recently rolled new content to the site including updates to the iPad and iPod Touch series as well as the new Outlook, Powerpoint and Windows Live Movie Maker 2011 training. Check out the new content yourself:

Access 2010 - Intro (PC)

Epson BrightLink Projectors & TeamBoard Draw (PC)

Epson BrightLink Projectors & TeamBoard Draw (Mac)

Epson Projector Remotes (PC)

iPad: Maps

iPod touch: Clock/Calculator & iBooks

Outlook 2011 (Mac)

05 Apr

Is Atomic Learning new to your District? Attend this Webinar

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, K12, new, professional development, resources, training

Does your district provide access to Atomic Learning, but you haven't explored all of the resources yourself? Atomic Learning customers are invited to this free online training session to learn more about the key features of Atomic Learning for professional development, how-to training, and classroom tech integration. This session will cover:

-  How to access just in time training
-  An overview of professional development tools
-  Resources to integrate today’s technology into your curriculum with one easy search

Learn how our resources can assist with all curriculum areas at each grade level, and share with you tools to enhance and build your classroom into a 21st century-rich learning environment.

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Tue, Apr 26, 2011 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT

Fri, Apr 29, 2011 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT