Create a classroom website using WGTE’s Build Your Own Website! After creating a BYOW account, participants will use simple application tools and templates to design a Classroom Website with options such as the Homework Calendar, Web Pages, Photo Gallery, On-line Storage, Polls and Quiz Center. Cost: $110 Comp and Basic ; $160 General (Includes BYOW one year subscription and free webserver space)

Meet the other parts of Google and create buildings in 3-D, enhance your photos, travel to any place on Earth and link it to your SMART Board lessons, discover how to easily share documents-and its all free. COST: $50 Comp and Basic ; $100 General

In this simulation game, students are given finances to buy supplies and a number of days to make a trip to Anarctica. Along the way, they must make logical choices or their trip is ended. Workshop attendees receive a game CD and the accompanying teachers guide that includes supplemental lesson plans.THIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS FREE TO ALL MEMBER DISTRICTS!!! ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER THROUGH TCCSA

Join the staff of PBS 45 & 49 Educational Services as we discuss what's ahead for the coming months. Presentations will feature the latest offerings from educational services including professional development information, multimedia content and instructional television materials. Vendors will be on hand to demonstrate the latest in technology. Lunch is on us! COST: FREE TO ALL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMBERS!

Attendees will learn how to integrate podcasting, Windows Moviemaker, Powerpoint, Camtasia and other technologies to create and deliver digital stories as well as developing digital scrapbooks. COST: $50 Comp and Basic ; $100 General

Windows Movie Maker software is an easy to use editing program that lets you seamlessly capture your video and still images from your digital devices and add effects, transitions, titles and music. Attendees will learn about the software and its ability to turn your video into memorable movies in minutes. You’ll learn to edit digital footage, add titles, transitions, music, animations and even special effects. When you’re done with your video, put it on a DVD, send it to the web and even send it out as a Podcast. Cost: $50 Comp and Basic; $100 General

Attendees will learn how FREE Web 2.0 curriculum tools such as Kerpoof (online creation station), XTimeline (Timeline creator) and other resources can be used to support classroom efforts. Attendees will also focus on how to integrate these curriculum tools in the classroom. COST: $50 Comp and Basic ; $100 General

Attendees will learn how FREE Web 2.0 multimedia tools such as YouTube, TeacherTube and other FREE streaming video sites can be used to support classroom efforts. Attendees will also focus on how to integrate these multimedia applications with their students and colleagues. COST: $50 Comp and Basic ; $100 General