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About
LearnCom
LearnCom is MLC School 's Multi Media Community Training/Conference
Facility that delivers a variety of training programs to LearnCom
clients, community members, MLC Staff and students.
LearnCom consists of a
variety of training areas, a multi media sound/video studio, a 150
seat conference centre and a large lecture room. Each training area
is equipped with the latest technology and professional presentation
tools including digital projectors, Mac and/or PC computers. Video
conferencing is available.
All training facilities
are located at street level with street parking within metres.
At LearnCom our strength
is in our understanding of how people learn. We are able to offer
quality programs specifically designed to address the variety of
needs and skills of the intended audience. Our staff are highly
qualified, experienced professionals who, between them, have delivered
quality training programs to thousands of clients throughout NSW,
Australia and internationally.
Our
Services
Computer Training : We provide quality training courses
in a large range of software applications and areas including programming,
networking, office applications, video production and more.
We specialise in training
and advice regarding the use of technology in the school curriculum.
We will work with your staff, students and community members to
help your achieve your vision.
Conference Organisation
: Use our state of the art venues to run your conference. We
can assist you to achieve your desired outcomes by providing assistance
with all aspects of conference organization from catering, to arranging
for key note speakers, workshop leaders etc.
Microsoft Education Specialist
Certification : LearnCom is an Authorised Testing Centre for
the Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Microsoft Office
Specialist certification is the best way to ensure an effective
and efficient team when using Microsoft applications.
Training
Partners
LearnCom is interested in establishing training partnerships
to help promote our partners whilst adding value to the courses
and services that we offer.
Currently we have formed
partnerships with the leaders in Australian educational software
and hardware suppliers Edsoft and Apple Australia. We have formed
these partnerships to assist K-12 schools across Australia to access
a range of training options that support best practice in education.
Edsoft will be rewarding
loyal school customers with vouchers to subsidise your schools professional
development costs.
Current
Courses
| MS Excel |
Learn to use the basic features of MS Excel that
are required to teach the spreadsheet skills that are mandated
in the new NSW 7-10 syllabi. Topics covered will include
basic features of the spreadsheet page, formulas and functions,
charts and graphs, the teacher's markbook, interactive quizzes
using the 'IF function', and the spreadsheet as a colourful
table. |
No
Dates Scheduled at present |
1 Day |
MS Excel |
| MS Word |
Learn to use the basic features of MS Word that
are required to teach Word Processing skills as specified in
the new NSW 7-10 syllabi. This course will explore a variety
of intermediate to advanced MS Word skills such as inserting
and formatting tables, bullets, graphics, header and footer,
templates and other whole document tasks such as creation of
table of contenents, sectioning documents, using footnotes and
comments. |
No
Dates Scheduled at present |
1 Day |
MS Word |
| Animation in the Classroom |
Learn animation techniques using open ended tasks
that encourage higher order thinking, group co-operation, collaboration
etc. |
No
Dates Scheduled at present |
1
Day |
iStop Motion, Flash, QuickTime, iMovie |
| Director's Cut |
Learn the language and practice of professional
filmmaking through a combination of hands-on exercises, screenings,
and demonstrations. Explore how digital video links to literacy
practices in the curriculum |
No
Dates Scheduled at present |
1
Day |
iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Pinnacle 8 |
| Creating Digital Portfolios |
Integrate video, text and other multimedia into
an interactive portfolio that acts as a showcase
of learning. |
No
Dates Scheduled at present |
1 Day |
Flash, iDVD |
| Introducing Music Technology for Secondary Students |
How to set up your additional (and mandatory)
music course using technology as a tool to enhance all music
learning areas, i.e. composition, performance, musicology and
aural. |
No
Dates Scheduled at present |
1 Day |
Band-in-a-Box, Garage Band,Finale 2004 (in conjunction
with Finale Notepad 2004). Also looking at Reasons,
Pro Tools Free and Audacity (Free) |
| Design your web pages with Dreamweaver |
Learn how to make effective, interactive web
environments using this popular Macromedia tool. |
No Dates Scheduled at present |
1 Day |
Dreamweaver |
| Technology as a Critical Friend |
A variety of applications are used to demonstrate
how technology can seamlessly blend with the learning environment.
Visit classrooms to see the theory in practice. |
No Dates Scheduled at present |
1 Day |
A variety of media tools including image manipulation,
sound production, animation and movie making software |
| Perfect Pictures |
Manipulate pictures to create new exciting and
professional images. |
No Dates Scheduled at present |
1 Day |
iPhoto, Photoshop |
| Music Creation |
Learn how to make copyright free backing tracks
for use with promotional videos or for your own
interest area. |
No Dates Scheduled at present |
1 Day |
Garage Band, Sound Studio |
Software
training also available in:
- Apple's iTools (iMovie, iPhoto, Garage Band, iDVD, iTunes)
- Adobe software
- Britannica Online School
- Inspiration & Kidspiration
- Crocodile Clips (Physics, Chemistry, Technology, Mathematics)
- eZedia MX and eZedia QTI
- Stop Motion Pro
LearnCom - a Multi
Media Community Training Facility
Cost
All course fees are $120.00
per day per participant. Group bookings of four or more participants
are $100.00 per day, per participant.
Contact
LearnCom
To find out more about the MLC School LearnCom facility and
the exciting courses offered or for details about education partnerships
contact:
Mr Westley Field
The Director of Online Learning
LearnCom
MLC School
Rowley Street
Burwood 2134
Tel: 61 2 9747 1266
Email: wfield@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au
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