GVWP Workshop: Fast & Easy Methods for Creating Class Books (Grades K-12)
In this 15-hour, one-unit course, experienced classroom teachers from grades K-12 will share EASY, INEXPENSIVE methods to create and publish class-authored books with students. Presenters will offer classroom-tested lessons and activities to support students through the writing process. They will provide "old-school" methods for hand-binding books + step-by-step guidance through simple programs for publishing digital e-books. Demonstrations will feature sample books, instructional guides, and tips for organization. All sessions will include time for hands-on practice.
COURSE SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS:
Flexible dates! On the first day of class, each participant will choose dates to complete fieldwork requirements. Part 1: Hands-On Sessions in Book-Making & Digital Publishing Three sessions: Monday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 2 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm (These dates are required!) Location: SJCOE Wentworth Center • 2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton • Just off of Hwy 99 at Arch-Airport Rd. Fieldwork dates will be selected on July 1st, so please bring your summer calendar to the sessions! Part 2: Fieldwork in Creating & Publishing Classroom Books Location: GVWP Workshop at River Islands Technology Academy • click for map Fieldwork dates are flexible! Teachers may design plans to fit their own curriculum-planning goals: • Observe teachers in K-12 computer labs or classrooms from 10:00-11:30. • Work on projects with workshop publication managers from 11:30-12:30.* Fieldwork may be completed in just two sessions (10:00-12:30) or divided into five 1-hour sessions (11:30-12:30) * Teachers who attend the GVWP Demo Lab at River Islands may complete their fieldwork by attending eight sessions from 12:20-12:55 pm. (Teachers simply walk from their Demo Lab classroom to the publishing room!) REGISTRATION INFO — Register Now!
Registration Fee: $50 deposit – Full registration refund for teachers throughout San Joaquin & Stanislaus counties! Click to learn about our registration refund policies. Materials Fee: $35 materials fee is collected at opening session. One unit of credit is available for purchase from CSU Stanislaus. |
MEETING DATES & TIMES:
Mon-Wed, June 30 - July 2 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - plus - 5 hrs of flexible fieldwork completed July 11-24. ...Or perhaps you'd like to return to our general information page about GVWP Programs for Teachers.
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