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Product Training
The following services are offered by our SMART Certified Master Trainers:
- Become familiar with the setup and maintenance of the chosen SMART Product
- Learn about SMART software’s integration with Microsoft® PowerPoint®, Word®, and Excel®
- Gain the essential skills for developing and delivering compelling lessons using SMART Notebook software
- Develop strategies to get your students engaged
If you have questions about our training services, or if you’d like to know more about on site training, please Contact Us
The below sessions are designed to accommodate a maximum of 15 participants, in order to maintain a hands-on, interactive learning environment.
Full-Day Master’s Training for the SMARTBoard Interactive Whiteboard - Minneapolis, MN
Description:
In the full-day SMART Training Workshop at the Tierney Training Theater, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an environment ideally suited to developing skills which will help simplify and deepen their work with the SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard. Several break-out sessions are incorporated throughout the duration of this seven hour course to allow immediate, in-depth practice with the SMART Board™. All aspects of working with the SMART Board and associated software are covered in this session. Participants in the full-day session are provided with lunch and refreshments.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $249/person
$125/Person for Tierney Brothers SMART Board customers
Intro to SMART Meeting Pro and Meeting Pro Premium - Minneapolis, MN
Description:
Designed for users outside of the K-12 Classroom environment, SMART’s new Meeting Pro Software makes meetings and collaboration sessions more productive while saving time and allowing your teams to focus on producing results. This introductory session will cover the basics of Meeting Pro and Meeting Pro Premium software. Recommended for all users new to Meeting Pro software.
Audience: Corprate, Higher Ed, Government, Worship
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: Free
Intro to SMART Notebook for Corporate Users - Minneapolis, MN
Description:
Some SMART Board users outside of the K-12 classroom environment may still wish to use the SMART Board for training and/or teaching. This introductory session will cover the basics of SMART Notebook software with a focus on use in the non-K12 environment. Recommended for non-K12 users in a teaching or training role (ex. HR professionals)..
Audience: Corprate, Higher Ed, Government, Worship
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: Free
SMART Lesson Activity Tool Kit - St. Cloud, MN
Description:
One of the most powerful tools in the SMART arsenal is Lesson Activity Toolkit(LAT). It contains 714 tools and ready made examples of activities and games specifically geared for the classroom. This class is solely devoted to gaining a complete knowledge of this tool chest. Prerequisite: Proficiency at the Level 1 SMART training. Learners MUST already be familiar with Notebook Toolbar, drop down menu options and side tabs. If able, Learners are to bring their own laptop with Lesson Activity Toolkit 2.0 downloaded prior to class. Also, bring a flash drive..
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
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Location: 4150 2nd Street South, Suite 550, Saint Cloud, MN map ?
Price: $49/person
SMARTBoard Level 1 - St. Cloud, MN
Description:
This 6 hour workshop will help you find ways to utilize your SMART technology effectively and comfortably in the classroom. Content includes: An introduction to your SMART Board, Designing interative lesson activities for your classroom, Ink Aware applications, SMART Notebook software basics, exploring content for the interactive whiteboard and additional resources. Includes a Learners workbook and lunch. Class size is 17 and will fill up quickly. .
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
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Location: 4150 2nd Street South, Suite 550, Saint Cloud, MN map ?
Price: $150/person
$95/Person for MN Service Cooperative Members
SMARTBoard Level 2 - St. Cloud, MN
Description:
If you are already using a SMART Board and want to further enhance your skills, this is the class for you. This 6 hour training will include: Best practices and tools, review of Notebook software, structuring and organizing lessons, adding style to lesson activities, integrating rich-media into lesson activities, lesson development in Notebook software, delivering lessons and leveraging interactive tools, and the value of assessment. You must have taken the Level 1 SMART board training already or have at least 1 years experience using a SMART board. .
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
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Location: 4150 2nd Street South, Suite 550, Saint Cloud, MN map ?
Price: $150/person
$95/Person for MN Service Cooperative Members
SMARTBoard Level 1 - Mt. Iron, MN
Description:
Conducted by a SMART Certified Master Trainer, this workshop will help you find ways to utilize your SMART technology effectively and comfortably in the classroom. This 6 hour training will include: Getting started: introduction to your SMART Board, Designing interactive lesson activities for your classroom, Working with Ink Aware applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software, SMART Notebook software basics, Exploring content for the interactive whiteboard, Hands on activities, Every participant receives Level 1 Learners workbook (cost includes lunch and materials). .
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m
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Location: 5525 Emerald Avenue, Mt. Iron, MN map ?
Price: $110/person
SMARTBoard Level 2 - Mt. Iron, MN
Description:
If you are already using a SMART Board and want to further enhance your skills, this is the class for you. This 6 hour training will include: Best practices and tools, Review of Notebook software, Stucturing and organizing lessons, Adding style to lesson activities, Building interactive lesson activities, Integrating rich-media into lesson activities, Lesson development in Notebook software, Delivering lessons and leveraging interactive tools, The value of assessment, Every participant receives Level 2 Learners workbook (cost includes lunch and materials). .
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m
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Location: 5525 Emerald Avenue, Mt. Iron, MN map ?
Price: $110/person
SMART Response Training - Mt. Iron, MN
Description:
This will be a hands on training using our Smart Response System as well as working in the Smart Response Teacher file
on the computer. Includes: Using the Smart Response System, Using Smart ResponseTeacher Interface, Create Assessments, Deliver Assessments, Evaluate Results, Hands on activities, Every participant receives a Learners Workbook. (cost includes lunch and materials). .
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m
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Location: 5525 Emerald Avenue, Mt. Iron, MN map ?
Price: $110/person
SMARTBoard Level 1 - Marshall, MN
Description:
I have a SMART Board, now what? Level 1 SMART Board Training introduces new users to their SMART Board and how to get the most out of your board. In this session you will learn how to get started with your new board, Ink Aware tools, how to use Notebook software, objects in Notebook software, how to design interactive lesson activities, lesson design and additional resources available to you online..
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
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Location: 1420 East College Drive, Marshall, MN map ?
Price: $100/person
SMARTBoard Level 2 - Marshall, MN
Description:
Once you have mastered the skills taught in level 1 training, you will want to consider moving onto the level 2 training. In this session you will learn best practices and tools, review of Notebook software, structuring and organizing lessons, adding style to lessons, building interactive lesson activities, integrating rich-media into lesson activities, lesson development in Notebook software, delivering lessons and leveraging interactive tools, presentation tips, the value of assessment, Notebook and the SMART Response system and additional online resources that are available to you..
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
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Location: 1420 East College Drive, Marshall, MN map ?
Price: $100/person
SMART Response Training - Marshall, MN
Description:
Actively engage students in the classroom with continuous feedback and assessment using the SMART Response system. In this session you will learn how to set-up and utilize your SMART Response system in your classroom. .
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
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Location: 1420 East College Drive, Marshall, MN map ?
Price: $100/person
SMART Lesson Activity Tool Kit 2.0 - Rochester MN
Description:One of the most powerful tools in the SMART arsenal is Lesson Activity Toolkit (LAT). It contains 714 tools and ready made examples of activities and games specifically geared for the classroom. This class is solely devoted to gaining a complete knowledge of this tool chest..
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
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Location: 210 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester, MN map ?
Price: $75/person
SMARTBoard Level 1 - Rochester, MN
Description:
This 3 hour introduction class will cover: How the interactive whiteboard works, Orienting the board, Writing notes, Working with Ink Aware, Excel and Power Point programs, Using Notebook Software, Notebook tools, Notebook side tabs, Page sorter, Notebook gallery, How to attach documents and files, Modifying properties, Manipulating objects, Handwriting recognition, Drawing.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
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Location: 210 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester, MN map ?
Price: $75/person
SMARTBoard Level 2 - Rochester, MN
Description:
This 3‐hour class will cover: Practical Daily Use: Modify objects, Designing interactive lesson activities, Lesson design. Best Practices and Advanced Tools of Notebook: Best practices, Advanced review of Notebook software, Tips including cloning and grouping, Adding style to lesson activities. Building Advanced Media Rich Lesson Activities on Your SMART Board: Building advanced lesson activities, Integrating rich media into lesson activities, Using the SMART Camera.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
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Location: 210 Wood Lake Drive SE, Rochester, MN map ?
Price: $75/person |
Professional Development
The following services are offered by our SMART Certified Educational Consultants:
- Differentiated Professional Development
- Train-the-Trainer Professional Development
- Differentiated SMART Integration Professional Development Events
- SMART Professional Development
- Online On-Demand SMART Professional Development
- Tierney Brothers, Inc. SMART Community
- Grant Writing Facilitation
- Supplemental Curriculum Writing Facilitation
- TBI Professional Development Partnership
If you have questions about our professional development services, or if you’d like to know more about a custom program for your school or business, please Contact Us
The below sessions are designed to accommodate a maximum of 15 participants, in order to maintain a hands-on, interactive learning environment. Each session is delivered using the Microsoft Windows™ platform. When appropriate, functionality specific to the Macintosh™ platform is highlighted.
Use SMART Response to Cultivate and Grow “Thinkers” - Minneapolis, MN
Description:
This session will focus on how the SMART Response system(s) can support student acquisition of higher order thinking skills. Questioning strategies, data collection and decision making, and research will be the core of the session.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $249
*$149 for Tierney Brothers SMART Board customers
SMART in the Music Classroom - Minneapolis, MN
Description:
This session will focus on the Music teaching professional. Integration of the SMARTBoard SMARTNotebook software, relevant media, and third party resources will be aligned with Music best practices and standards. Please join us for a day that is focused on Music curriculum and teaching resources.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $149
*$99 for Tierney Brothers SMART Board customers
Making Learning Mobile - Minneapolis, MN
Description:
This session will focus on using the SMART Recorder and other online tools to create supplementary and support materials for beyond the classroom. Ideas for use, integration, and establishing a teacher online presence will be discussed.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $249
*$149 for Tierney Brothers SMART Board customers
Use SMARTNotebook to Support your Vision - Minneapolis, MN
Description:
This session will focus on the investigation and integration of the SMART Notebook Gallery, Sidebar, and other third- party resources that integrate well with SMART products.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $249
*$149 for Tierney Brothers SMART Board customers
Have TPACK? - Minneapolis, MN
Description:
Technological Pedagogical And Content Knowledge. This session introduces the TPACK model which enhances the quality and delivery of technology integrated instruction. SMARTBoard and SMARTNotebook classroom application will be modeled and discussed within the framework of TPACK.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $249
*$149 for Tierney Brothers SMART Board customers
Access & Equity in any Educational Setting - Minneapolis, MN
Description:
This session focuses on the “Digital Divide” and what alternative free web 2.0 and open sourced resources are available for schools, teachers, and students. Many different resources and integration strategies will be investigated and shared during this session.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $89
Integrating SMART Technologies in the 21st Century Classroom - Minneapolis, MN
Description:Transform your K-12 instructional delivery practices with 21st century skills infusion and SMART Notebook software. This hands-on workshop will build awareness and lay the foundation of what 21st century skills are, and show how you as an educator can incorporate these new skills within a SMART Notebook lesson to enhance student achievement. Lead by a SMART Certified Educational Consultant, attendees will have the opportunity to investigate and create dynamic, content rich SMART Notebook lessons with a focus on 21st century skills and researched-based literacy tools to meet the learning needs of all of their students.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $249
*$149 for Tierney Brothers SMART Board customers
Integrating SMART Technologies in the 21st Century Classroom - Spooner, WI
Description:Transform your K-12 instructional delivery practices with 21st century skills infusion and SMART Notebook software. This hands-on workshop will build awareness and lay the foundation of what 21st century skills are, and show how you as an educator can incorporate these new skills within a SMART Notebook lesson to enhance student achievement. Lead by a SMART Certified Educational Consultant, attendees will have the opportunity to investigate and create dynamic, content rich SMART Notebook lessons with a focus on 21st century skills and researched-based literacy tools to meet the learning needs of all of their students.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
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Location: 801 County Highway A, Spooner, WI
Price: $249
*$149 for Tierney Brothers SMART Board customers
Integrating SMART Technologies in the 21st Century Classroom - Owatonna, MN
Description:Transform your K-12 instructional delivery practices with 21st century skills infusion and SMART Notebook software. This hands-on workshop will build awareness and lay the foundation of what 21st century skills are, and show how you as an educator can incorporate these new skills within a SMART Notebook lesson to enhance student achievement. Lead by a SMART Certified Educational Consultant, attendees will have the opportunity to investigate and create dynamic, content rich SMART Notebook lessons with a focus on 21st century skills and researched-based literacy tools to meet the learning needs of all of their students.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
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Location: 1050 22nd Street Northeast, Owatonna, MN map ?
Price: $249
*$149 for Tierney Brothers SMART Board customers
Create Engaging Lessons using the SMART Lesson Activity Toolkit 2.0
- Minneapolis, MN
Description:
This session will focus on relevant and engaging lesson creation using the interactive tools in the SMART Lesson Activity Toolkit 2.0. Using these interactive tools for formative assessment, student support, and summative assessment will drive this professional development session.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $249
*$149 for Tierney Brothers SMART Board customers
Easy Website Creation using Google Sites
- Minneapolis, MN
Description:
This session will explore Google Sites as an easy and efficient website creation cool. Creating and integrating a website to support student learning is the main objective of this professional development session. *New* Google Sites now has wiki capabilities. This session will also cover this new and exciting feature which supports collaborative teaching and learning environments.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $49
Google Earth Lit Trips - Minneapolis, MN
Description:
Create real-world teaching and learning tools based on your classroom literature. This session will introduce the concept of Lit Trips using Google Earth. Learn how to integrate Google Earth into your literature lessons to support the student to content connection.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $49
Blogging 101 - Minneapolis, MN
Description:The objective of this session is to support teachers with creation of online teaching and learning resources. Blogging has become a very popular and easy way to share resources with students and other stakeholders. Lesson creation and rationale will drive the content of this session.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $89
Book Report 2.0-Blogging - Minneapolis, MN
Description:This session introduces blogging as a tool to assess student comprehension and promote student inquiry and collaboration. Basic blogging functions will be investigated to support attendees with creating alternative forms of assessment, teaching, and learning tools.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $49
Google Apps for Education (Day 1) - Minneapolis, MN
Description:This session investigates the collaborative teaching and learning tools supplied for free by Google in the Google Apps for Education product. How to use and effectively implement these tools into engaging lessons will be facilitated and coached.
*Note: The Google Docs, Gmail, and Forms tools in Google Apps for Education will be covered.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $89
Google Apps for Education and More (Day 2) - Minneapolis, MN
Description:This session investigates the collaborative teaching and learning tools supplied for free by Google in the Google Apps for Education product. How to use and effectively implement these tools into engaging lessons will be facilitated and coached.
*Note: The additional Google Apps for Education products will be covered.
Google Docs, Gmail, and Form tools are covered in Day 1.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $89
Book Club 2.0 using Google Docs - Minneapolis, MN
Description:This session focuses on what was formerly known as literature circles and investigates using Google Docs functionality to create a new or updated literature circle experience known as Book Club 2.0. Skills, theory, and assessment will be covered in a manner where next-day implementation can take place.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $49
Enhanced Collaboration using Google Groups - Minneapolis, MN
Description:This session will investigate the educational and professional productivity opportunities within Google Groups. Using Google Groups to collaborate on content, create web pages, and share files will drive this professional development session.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $49
Implement Social Learning using Twiducate - Minneapolis, MN
Description:Do you enjoy the education uses of Twitter? Do you want to investigate how you can use a social learning tool in your practice? If so, Twiducate, is for you. This session will focus on the use and classroom application of Twiducate. Twiducate is a teacher administered microblogging tool.
*Note: Twiducate can monitored and administered any way the teacher sees fit to keep for a safe online social learning community.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Location: 3300 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 map ?
Price: $49 |
