The primary goal of the inservice courses is to teach teachers how to design activities that integrate the use of licensed instructional software into daily instruction. Teachers attending an inservice courses will:

• Learn how to use instructional software through model technology integrated activities.
• Create a scoring tool to assess technology and content indicators.
• Create an activity that integrates the use of technology indicators with content indicators to support the BCPS Essential Curriculum and/or the Voluntary State Curriculum.
• Share knowledge and learning activities with colleague and reflect on best practices.

Inservice courses are offered after school at a variety of locations throughout the county. Teachers can earn one MSDE credit for successful completion of a course. Below is a list of all of the technology inservice courses, click on each course link to see detailed information:

• Using Advanced Excel in the Teaching and Learning Process
• Using Advanced PowerPoint in the Teaching and Learning Process
• Using Advanced Word in the Teaching and Learning Process
• Using Excel in the Teaching and Learning Process
• Using Inspiration in the Teaching and Learning Process
• Using Kidspiration in the Teaching and Learning Process
• Using PowerPoint in the Teaching and Learning Process
• Using Publisher in the Teaching and Learning Process
• Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction
• Using Word in the Teaching and Learning Process
• Using Pixie in the Teaching and Learning Process
• Using Internet Resources in the Teaching and Learning Process

To register, visit the Inservice Course Registration through the Professional Development Center.