Training

RAAz and Read Around the Planet Training: Sign-up Now!
Training sessions for a successful RAAz event are available. For more information or to customize your session, e-mail Lori Nelson.

=Introduction to RAAz for Teachers and Administrators = This program reviews the importance of involving students in reading events and collaborative projects to meet Arizona Academic Standards. It provides an introduction on how to register for and create a successful RAAz event. Time: 30 - 45 min. Audience: Teachers, Parents, Staff, Administrators Session handouts e-mailed on request.

=Introduction to RAAz for Students = Help students brainstorm and plan their RAAz videoconference. Information on how to create a successful videoconference complete with props, visuals and other aids is presented. Time: 20 - 45 min. (Customized for your grade level) Audience: Grades K-12 Session handouts e-mailed on request.

=Videoconference Orientation for Students = Students are introduced to videoconferencing technology and learn how to speak and behave on camera. Time: 10 - 30 min. (Customized for your grade level) Audience: Students of all ages <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Session handouts e-mailed on request.

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Technical Rehearsal = <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is a dry-run rehearsal of a RAAz videoconfernce. Camera angles and sound checks will be performed. If requested, the RAAz presentation and student visual aids will be evaluated by a rubric you create. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Time: 30 min. minimum <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Audience: Grades K- 12 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rubric provided on request.

//<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Based on Read Around the Planet from Twice Michigan. Sponsored by the Pinal County Interactive Television Consortium. //