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Advancing Student Achievement Through Technology

More Conference Highlights (page 2)

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FREE T-SHIRT FOR YOUR EVALUATION
Please join us in the Open Source Pavilion to complete the 2010 Conference Evaluation and receive a free CUE Conference T-shirt (Limited Supply).  This is located in Oasis 4, Palm Spring Convention Center.  Evaluation stations are open Friday, March 5, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Saturday, March 6, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

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EXHIBIT HALL
Over 150 vendor displays featuring the latest in education technology resources. The Exhibit Hall is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Come prepared to shop! Unlike other educational conferences, CUE allows selling in the Exhibit Hall. Get those purchase orders ready! Exhibits are open to all registered attendees and do not require an additional fee. A list of current exhibitors is available on the Web at www.cue.org/conference/2010/exhibitors/.

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ONE-DAY-ONLY EXHIBIT HALL TICKET 
Now it is even more affordable to attend the CUE Conference! If you can't get away from school, you can purchase a one-day-only Exhibit Hall ticket. The fee is $25 onsite. No pre-registration available.

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REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS
In addition to regular group discounts, there are even more incentives to attend CUE. Bring five teachers and your Administrator or School Board Member attends FREE! Current members receive a $40 discount. Students with proof of full-time status receive a discount as well. For various registration options, please see the registration form on in the registration brochure.

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CTAP PRESENTS 2010
A feature of the CUE conference hosted by the California Technology Assistance Project Friday, March 6. Free hands-on technology integration sessions for teachers and administrators and a CTAP presentation room featuring professional development, state-adopted language arts programs, and much more.

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CLRN SESSIONS
The California Learning Resource Network (CLRN) is a statewide education technology service of the California Department of Education.  It provides educators with review information that is helpful in the selection of learning resources for classroom use, which are aligned to the California academic content standards.  Reviewed resources include video, software, and Internet resources that are free or for purchase as well as free web information links and digital textbooks.  CLRN presenters will be offering sessions on Friday, March 5.

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CUE TIPS
These quick, 20-minute presentations focus on emerging and existing innovations to enhance learning, productivity, or understanding. They will focus on one or two tips, techniques, or resources. CUE Tips are located in Oasis 1, PSCC on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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FIRST TIMERS ORIENTATION SESSION
First time at CUE? Want to jump-start your experience? Find out how the conference REALLY works - and meet some movers and shakers in the process. This session will be held in Pueblo, Renaissance Hotel on Thursday, March 4, 7:30 - 8:15 am, and on Friday, March 5, 7:00 - 7:45 am.

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OPEN SOURCE PAVILION
Open Source/Linux Lab & Email Garden, located in Oasis 4, Palm Springs Convention Center.  Come check your email, browse the web, or see how Linux "thin client" can be used to create low-cost productivity work-stations.  Also, check the conference program for special hands-on sessions on Linux, Moodle, and other Free and Open Source programs and operating systems.  Open Source sessions are noted in the session listings.

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K12 HIGH SPEED NETWORK
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 80% (7,781) of schools, 86% (855) of school districts, and 100% (58) of county offices of education in California, which provide direct service to over 4.8 million students.  K12 HSN sessions are noted in the session listing by the K12 HSN logo.

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DIGITAL MEDIA ACADEMY
Free Sessions- The Digital Media Academy will offer one-hour, hands-on sessions all day Friday and Saturday for educators interested in exploring the latest digital media technology. These sessions are free and included with regular conference registration. Academy instructors are a combination of nationally-know industry experts, master teachers and award-winning digital artists. Open Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7. For more information about the Digital Media Academy visit www.digitalmediaacademy.org.

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EETT FEATURED STRAND
In California, close to $30 million in funding to support Educational Technology each year is made possible through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 as part of an effort called Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT). Under the provisions of EETT, the funds are to be used to improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in schools. Funds are distributed through formula and competitive grants. The sessions in this strand are designed to help schools and districts to better plan for and implement EETT projects.

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UNIVERSITY CREDIT (COLLEGE CREDIT)
Fresno Pacific University is pleased to be able to offer professional growth credit for attendance at the CUE Conference. Onsite registration will be available in the registration area of the Palm Springs Convention Center on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tuition fee is $65 for each unit. Payment may be made by check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card. A written assignment will be required. Details provided at the time of registration. Please call the School of Professional Studies at Fresno Pacific University at (800)372-5505 for more information.


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