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2009 CUE Conference Concurrent Sessions :: Session 1

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Friday, March 6
10:00-11:00 am

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Get That Funding! Building a Research Design for Your Technology Project - CANCELLED
John Arvizu 2264 - Microsoft Truck
Applying for government or private funding often requires a measurement component, some type of empirical evidence to measure the success of your program. This session will discuss the elements of a research design and how to apply them to your project to make it more attractive to funding sources.

REPLACEMENT SESSION - Office 2007 Demo: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Kathy Jacobs    Friday, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Ready for an introduction to what’s new and what’s cool in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel? Come see Kathy Jacobs, Microsoft MVP in OneNote and PowerPoint, introduce you to the new interface and all the fun of the new programs.
Exhibit Hall - Booth 141 Palm Springs Convention Center

Global Awareness: Building Capacity For Teaching and Learning in a Global Context
Maxx Judd 2284 - Apple Session
Today's 21st Century student needs to master a complex set of skills to succeed in work, school and life. One of those skills is global awareness, but what does that mean? Learn about the summer excursion of Apple Distinguished Educators where we explored new cultures, created an online collection of multidisciplinary units and resources, and now invite educators to collaborate with us and evolve this curriculum in an open forum.
Mesquite B Palm Springs Convention Center

The Sound of Learning: Garage Band in Education
Ted Lai 2297 - Apple Lab
Music and audio enhance education through 21st Century Skills. Join the revolution and learn hands-on how to infuse the power of rapping, Podcasting, and music composition into everyday curriculum.
Mesquite C Palm Springs Convention Center

Video Editing with Final Cut Pro
Digital Media Academy 2271 - DMA
In this hands-on introduction to Apple's award-winning software, you will practice using the foundational tools of FCP while editing a short piece.
Mesquite D Palm Springs Convention Center

Free and Open Source Software in Schools
Steve Hargadon, Tim Frichtel 2256 - Open Source
An overview of free and open source software, and a look at specific programs that can be used in schools--from the administrative office to the classroom.
Open Source Pavilion, Exhibit Hall Palm Springs Convention Center

The Good, Bad, and Ugly: Taking Digital Pictures Effectively
Leslie Fisher 5003
This presentation will go over examples and methods to take better digital pictures. Everything from composition, lighting, flash techniques and point and shoot camera settings will be discussed. Time permitting, Leslie will show you some of her favorite Photoshop tips to help you enhance your digital images.
Primrose A Palm Springs Convention Center
CUE 2007 Featured Speaker

Tech Savvy Superintendent of the Year Shares His Secrets to Success
Larry Buchanan 2032
On a quest for the "Holy Grail" of education (individualized technology-based instruction)? Join Dr. Buchanan as he shares his vision and the program components that propelled his district to success.
All, 6-12, Administration IN Smoketree AB Palm Springs Convention Center

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

Curing Your Student Email Headaches
Brian Hinds, Ann Lambert 3081
Come explore facets of utilizing student email in your school. Learn about implementing, integrating, and managing this powerful communication tool. Hear about liability issues schools face and how to cure your student email headaches. Leave with new insights to compliancy issues as well as evolving developments in education communication.
This is a Commercial Session All, K-12, College, Administration LA, AD, TL, IN Smoketree DE Palm Springs Convention Center

Teacher Collaboration in the 21st Century
Joy Lopez 2117
Blogs, Wikis, MySpace...Students use them, why not teachers? In this session, you will explore how online collaboration with other teachers can aid your own learning.
All, 6-12 AD, IN Smoketree F Palm Springs Convention Center

Find The "Successful" Mobile Writer in Every Student!
Robert Chappell 3014
This hands-on session will show you how the Writer engages students and helps them to become better writers. The Writer is a simple mobile writing, keyboarding, or assessment lab.
This is a Commercial Session All, 4-12 LA, TL Vendor Showcase, Exhibit Hall Palm Springs Convention Center

Teaching, Learning, and Accountability: Evaluating Electronic Learning Assessment Resources
Ellis Vance, Sandra Burdick 2199 - CLRN
There are numerous tools for assessing and analyzing student achievement. Learn sound criteria and a process for deciding which product is right for your school or district through CLRN.
All, Administration AD, IT Andreas Wyndham Hotel

If the World Is Flat, Why Is My Head Spinning?
David Thornburg 2191
Preparing students for the 21st Century has long been a focal point of this presenter. This dynamic presentation provides an update of the topic, with special focus on the areas of science, technology, engineering and math--the STEM initiatives currently getting a lot of attention.
All, 6-12, College, Administration AD, IN Catalina Wyndham Hotel

Using Handheld Computers in Education
Michael Nunn, Mike Leffin 2142 - CTAP hands-on DOUBLE SESSION (runs until 12:30 p.m.)
This hands-on double session explores the use of handheld computers in the educational setting. Paced for the beginner and appropriate for intermediate users. A handheld computer overview, the basics of using a handheld computer, and application to education will be discussed.
All, K-12, Administration AD Chino Wyndham Hotel

Using Flash in the Classroom
Tricia Jordan 2091
Adobe (Macromedia) Flash is ubiquitous, showy, and fun, but is it useful to teachers? Learn how Flash can be used to personalize learning in grades pre-K through 8th.
All, K-8 LA, TL, IN Madera Wyndham Hotel

Online Collaboration--Expand the Walls of your Classroom
Jennifer Wagner 2203 - BYOL
The Internet has provided an excellent way for you to expand the walls of your classroom with the use of online projects. Come and learn more about online projects and how they can impact your classroom.
New, Intermediate, K-6 LA, TL Mojave Learning Center Wyndham Hotel

Super Google--Find Anything In Under A Minute
Jeremy Davis 2053
Using easy Boolean search techniques on Google, you can find anything you want quickly, including virtual fieldtrips, educational images, and pre-made PowerPoints. Also learn the quick citation techniques for web resources.
New, Intermediate, K-12 SC, AD, TL, IN Pasadena Wyndham Hotel

All Things Podcast
Carmen Dean, Adam Wade 2055 - CTAP presentation
Engage and motivate your students while advancing their skills in all content areas using podcasts. Learn why teachers, students, and administrators are using this emerging technology to share learning and resources in their schools, classrooms, and beyond.
All LA, TL Pueblo Wyndham Hotel

101 Great Technology Curriculum Activities for the Elementary School Classroom
Gary Garfield, Suzanne McDonough 2075
Basics to Blogs. Wireless to Wikis. So much has developed in the past ten years. What is a new user to do? Join us for the exciting "101 Activities" that are possible for you to do in your classroom this year.
All, 4-8 SS, TL, IN San Jacinto Wyndham Hotel

America the Beautiful--And It's FREE!
Janna Boyles, Tom Davies 2026
Integrating standards-based science and social studies instruction by using free on-line offerings from the National Park Service.
All, 2-8 SS, TL, IN Santa Rosa Wyndham Hotel

Stop Teaching Application--Teach How to Use Tools
Fred Triefenbach 2197
Learn how projects were developed by teaming (library, English, world history, and physics) and how students learned to use their laptops as real learning tools.
All, 9-12 SS, TL Sierra Wyndham Hotel

The Very Best of Microsoft Office
Jason Galeener 2072
This session is a tips and tricks bonanza! Learn some of the hidden (and easy) tips for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These tips work for Mac or PC, old software or new.
All, K-12, College, Administration LA, TL Ventura Wyndham Hotel

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