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K12HSN is a state program which provides network connectivity, Internet services, teaching and learning application coordination, and videoconferencing coordination and support for California's K-12 community.  Network and Internet services are extended to 74% (7,039) of schools, 89% (887) of school districts, and 100% (58) of county offices of education in California, which provide direct service to nearly 4.8 million students.

Sessions are selected that can utilize the High Speed Network and are scheduled in the Smoketree C room, Palm Springs Convention Center, sponsored by AT&T and vBrick. K12HSN Sessions are noted in the session listing with the logo above.

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2007 Session Descriptions

Thursday, March 1
Pop-up Sessions
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Integrating Science, Technology, and Literature in Primary Grades
Cheryl Block
Learn how to effectively use literature and technology to integrate science into your curriculum. Make the computer an integral part of your science unit.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Using Strategies of Visual Learning To Meet Standards Across The Curriculum
Laura Gallagher
Learn how visual learning tools help students use critical thinking strategies to develop and organize ideas, analyze data, discover meaning, and demonstrate understanding.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learning Everywhere, All the Time
Chris Walsh
Find out how Web 2.0, iPods, eLearning, mobile phones, and wearable technology are converging into the "perfect learning storm."  This fast-paced, high-energy presentation will explore the implications for living, teaching, and learning in a world of infinite knowledge.

Friday, March 2

Session 1
10:00am-11:00am
CaliforniaStreaming: A Golden Model for Rich Media Delivery!
Julie Drake, Laura Smith, John Magenson, Laurie Maclin 2060
Prospecting for a non-commercial delivery model for online multimedia? Pan for golden nuggets from CaliforniaStreaming, the Golden State's online collaborative for digital video to podcasts for the classroom.
All, K-12, Administration SS, AD, TL, IN Smoketree C Palm Springs Convention Center

Session 2
11:30am-12:30pm
Conferencing & Collaboration with the K12HSN
Alan Phillips 2153
The K12HSN provides a variety of services related to conferencing at no cost to California's K-12 Schools, including videoconferencing, scheduling, archiving, and streaming. Learn what these services are and how to take begin taking advantage of them right away!
All, K-12, College, Administration AD, TL, IN, IT Smoketree C Palm Springs Convention Center

Session 3
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kid's Talk Radio: A High Motivational Integration of Math, Science, and Technology
Bob Barboza 2014
Teachers are collaborating to find innovative ways to raise test scores. Kids are building sound effects studios and radio stations to improve math, science, oral reading, writing, and databases designs.
All, 4-12 SC, AD, TL, IN Smoketree C Palm Springs Convention Center

Session 4
3:00pm-4:00pm
Videoconferencing Adventures AT&T 
Beth Kerrick, Linda Woods            3089   
Interested in videoconferencing but not sure where to start? Come experience  interactive videoconferencing and connect in real time with a content provider. Discover instructional uses of videoconferencing and learn what equipment and network requirements you'll need. Hear how others use the California HSN to bring enriching video experiences to students!     
This is a commercial session presented by a K12HSN room sponsor.

All    K-12, College  Smoketree C    Palm Springs Convention Center

Saturday, March 3
Session 5
8:00am-9:00am
A Year in the Life of a Laptop Educator
Deeanne Hopkins 2081
Educators and administrators thinking about developing a pilot laptop program or simply looking to bring more technology into the classroom should attend this session where terrific resources and sage advice are shared.
New, Intermediate, College LA, TL Smoketree C Palm Springs Convention Center

Session 6
9:30am-10:30am
PORTS Distance Learning and the K12HSN: We'll Take You There!
Brad Krey, Joe von Herrmann, Shawn Brown, Ty Smith, Todd Finnell 2105
California State Parks PORTS Program and the K12HSN work together to deliver FREE videoconference programs to your school! Whether you'd like your students to interact with a park ranger at the tidepools in Laguna Beach, or you want a virtual tour of the State Capitol, we'll take you there!
All, K-12, Administration SC, AD, TL, IN, IT Smoketree C Palm Springs Convention Center

Session 7
11:00am-12:00pm
The Google Universe
Chris Walsh 2212
Is Google really improving access to the world's information? This fun, fast-paced session explores Google's latest tools for use by students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
All, K-12, College, Administration AD, TL, IN, IT Smoketree C Palm Springs Convention Center

Session 8
1:00pm-2:00pm
Building Your Own Media Empire
Chris Walsh 2213
Start your own media empire today! This fun, fast-paced session explains how to use audio and video podcasting to improve learning, communication, and training in your education community.
All, K-12, College, Administration AD, TL, IN, IT Smoketree C Palm Springs Convention Center

Session 9
2:30pm-3:30pm
Building the Digital Classroom
Al Sutcavage             3090
Digital Video can be used to increase effectiveness in the classroom. VBrick Systems, Inc is helping to build the digital classroom of the future by enabling educational institutions around the world to create, deliver, and manage digital video and multimedia assets over existing IP networks.
This is a commercial session presented by a K12 HSN room sponsor.


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