Available Courses

• Introduction to NC WISE

  This course is designed for for new teachers hired to work in Pender County Schools who need basic training in how to use NC WISE.
  
• AlertNow Message System

  Class for AlertNow users describing how to send messages, access administrative tools and manage contact information.

• PCS Technology Orientation - Using The Technology Work Order System

  In this self-directed, mini-course, you will learn how to access the PCS Technology Work Order System and how to submit a work order for technology-related issues. This is part one of the PCS Technology Orientation series.
  
• PCS Technology Orientation - Shortcuts 101

  • Teacher: Angie Parker

  
  

  In this self-directed, mini-course you will learn a number of useful technology tips and tricks including keyboard shortcuts, time-saving shortcuts for Microsoft Office, the Internet, and other PC applications. These tips will help you to become a smarter and more efficient technology user. This is part two of the PCS Technology Orientation.
  

• Copyright Basics

  • Teacher: Alicia Taylor

  For all PCS employees, this required, self-directed course reviews issues related to copyright in the school setting.

• PCS Technology Orientation - Logging into Staff Development

  
  

  In this self-directed, mini-course you will learn how to access and log into the PCS Staff Development System, search for available workshops, how to submit your evaluation for CEU's, and how to manage your account. This course is part three of the PCS Technology Orientation series.

• PCS Technology Orientation - Logging Into Novell

  
  

  This self-directed, mini-course will guide you through using the Novell client to access the Pender County School network. This will include using your Novell User ID to access the Internet, email and network drives. Finally, the course will show you the correct methods for logging into your account from different schools and how to change your password. This course is part four of the PCS Technology Orientation series.
  

• Introduction to Online Learning

  • Teacher: Lucas Gillispie

  New to taking online courses? This is the place to start! In this five-week online workshop, we'll explore the basics of online courses, learn how to operate in Moodle, utilize Web 2.0 tools such as discussion forums, and examine ways to integrate similar technology into your classroom teaching.