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2007 CUE Conference Concurrent Sessions :: Session 5

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Saturday, March 3
8:00-9:00am

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Data Management for the Fiscally Challenged
Jason Sutter, Shannon Ortland 2317 - Free Hands-on Lab
FREE. USER-FRIENDLY. IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. So, now that we have your attention, does it sound too good to be true? Using proven classroom strategies developed by R4SDSS and a free, easy-to-use Excel template created by CTAP Region IV, this hands-on workshop will teach participants to improve student achievement at a classroom level in 3 ways. 1. Learn to use CST data to determine progress of last year's students and immediately identify individual strengths and weaknesses of incoming students. 2. Target classroom instruction based on the results of standards-based benchmark assessments. 3. Differentiate instruction for specific students by analyzing individual grade-level standards on your own benchmark assessments.
K-8, Administration Mesquite A Palm Springs Convention Center

Maintaining Your OS X Infrastructure
Sandy Brenner, Josh Rude 2288 - Apple Session
Learn about Mac OS X installation, deployment, and maintenance in your school. Become familiar with the robust resources available on the Apple web site to support migration and maintenance.
Mesquite B Palm Springs Convention Center

Connecting Learners Needs with Built-in Tools on a Mac
Dianna Williamson 2301 - Apple Lab
Every new Mac computer comes with powerful applications to assist students in accomplishing their work. Experience hands-on a broad range of versatile tools your students will use to improve their skills and to express themselves creatively.
Mesquite C Palm Springs Convention Center

Flash Pro Introduction
Digital Media Academy 2275 - DMA
Create a simple animation using Flash Professional while discovering the possibilities for creating interactive websites, digital experiences, and mobile content.
Mesquite D Palm Springs Convention Center

A Learning Community that Meets YOUR Goals
Barbara Bray 2247 - Free Hands-on Lab
Join an online learning community where you have access to communication, collaboration, curriculum, and coaching tools all in one place! In no time at all, you can collaborate and publish a website aligned to standards.
Mesquite E Palm Springs Convention Center

Open Source Software: Classroom Uses
Ron Lee, Rob Messick 2232 - Free Hands-on Lab
Open Source Software is the coming wave in educational technology because of the low cost. This session allows educators to try out SchoolBSD, a suite of applications that is freely distributed.
Intermediate, Experienced, 4-12 SC, IN Mesquite F Palm Springs Convention Center

Kidspiration--A Must Software For Your Classroom
Jennifer Wagner 2248 - Free Hands-on Lab
Kidspiration is a wonderful piece of software that easily can be incorporated into your K-3rd grade classroom!! Come learn the ins and outs of this software. We will start simply and you will end with creating a simple webpage! Each participant will receive a trial CD of the software and we will have some Kidspiration door prizes as well.
New, Intermediate, K-3 LA, TL Mesquite G Palm Springs Convention Center

Podcasting for Administrators: Effective Communication in the 21st Century
Ted Lai 2107
Not enough time for meetings? Need to follow up on staff development? Administrators can use podcasting as a solution for engaging teachers, students, and parents with relevant, effective, communication.
New, K-12, College, Administration LA, AD, TL, IN Mesquite H Palm Springs Convention Center

Podcasting in the Curriculum: A Beginners' Magical Tour
Brian Bridges 2028
Learn how to create a variety of standards-based podcasts to publish student work and to connect to parents and the community. Receive free software, podcast music, tutorials, and lesson plans to help get you started.
New, Intermediate, K-12, College, Administration TL, IN Primrose A Palm Springs Convention Center

Tools of the Creativity Trade
Peter Reynolds 5006
Author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds says: "Learning is a never-ending journey. All of us, children and grown up children, are participants on a voyage of self-discovery. Every one of us is unique and has a right to be inspired in ways appropriate to his/her own abilities, talents, and interests." There are a lot of educational goals we all share. These foundation skills provide the building blocks upon which a lifetime of learning can be built. FableVision supports content and activities that strengthen those basic skills, including writing, reading, comprehension, articulation of ideas, research, and problem solving. We also believe that well-educated students and adults are not complete without less "test-able" skills, such as self-determination, guiding principles, appreciation of culture, goal-setting, creativity, community service, and a natural desire to learn and improve. Peter and his team will share FableVision's line of latest products that focus on skill building as well as fostering creativity.
Primrose B Palm Springs Convention Center
CUE 2007 Featured Speaker

Explicit Instruction + Practical Computer Tools = Structured Writing
Kathleen McMurdo 2129
Structured Writing uses color-coded paragraph, essay, and book report templates with computer editing features and step-by-step instructions to teach struggling students to write well, and increase their motivation, confidence, and academic success.
New, Intermediate, 4-12 LA, AD, TL, IN Primrose C Palm Springs Convention Center

You Can Use Time Lines in Every Subject, Here's How
Janet Caughlin 2040
It's hard for students of any age to understand the reality of time, e.g., events in history. It's also difficult for students to understand sequencing. Timelines makes it easier.
New, Intermediate TL, IN Primrose D Palm Springs Convention Center

MySpace, Oh My! . . . Keeping Our Students Online and Cyber-Safe
Jim Freese, Llinda Uhrenholdt 2071
With the growth in social networking sites, blogging, and Internet messaging, today's students need more than lessons in Netiquette. They need resources and guidance to keep them cyber safe. During this session, CTAP staff will share some free resources to help educators provide this guidance to their students.
All, 4-12 LA, AD, TL Smoketree AB Palm Springs Convention Center

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

Using Online Collaboration Tools
Robert Banning 2013
This presentation reviews some of the collaboration tools available to you (most are free) and includes how you might incorporate these tools in your class.
All, 6-12 TL Smoketree DE Palm Springs Convention Center

Special Ed on Track: A Case Study in School District Compliance and Reporting
Tim Skilton 2168
This session will present a case study discussion on how Los Angeles Unified School District uses database technology to track mandatory Special Education compliance requirements for 900 schools.
AD, TL Smoketree F Palm Springs Convention Center

Bring Math to Life: Use Interactive Technologies to Improve Learning
Lee Grafton 2269 DOUBLE SESSION (runs until 10:30 a.m.)
The poster session will provide participants with an overview of the SUMMIT (Step Up To Math Mastery Integrating Technology) program. The SUMMIT program was funded by EETT Grant. Participants will be provided with an overview of the program, sample lessons, and resources that can be used to improve math proficiency through the use of a variety of interactive technologies. Participants will be provided with support materials and on-line links to enable them to replicate and adapt the modeled program, lessons and resources. The presenters will model lesson delivery by engaging the participants with emerging technologies that were used in the SUMMIT classrooms to deliver the curriculum.
Room A Palm Springs USD

What's New in CLRN Web Information? Supplementary Elementary Textbook Links and More!
Barbara Takashima, Peter Milbury 2186 - CLRN
Review the newest additions to the Web Information Links of the California Learning Resource Network: supplementary web resources correlated with elementary reading textbook themes. Over 800 free, selected information sources.
All, K-6 LA, TL Andreas Wyndham Hotel

Running With Scissors: Life on the Bleeding Edge
David Thornburg, Harvey Thornburg 2190
Technological advances in research labs will result in new classroom tools before you know it. This session shows some of the more exciting projects that stretch our concept of educational technology beyond anything you have likely seen before.
All, 4-12, College, Administration AD, TL, IN, IT Catalina Wyndham Hotel

What's New in Ed Tech?
Barbara Thalacker, Julie Baltazar, Larry Hiuga, Gary Quiring, Patrick McMenamin 2187
Hear the latest on programs and services administered by the Education Technology Office at the California Department of Education, including the K12 Education Technology Voucher Program, the K12 High Speed Network, Technology Plans, Data Development Project, and the federal Enhancing Education Through Technology and E-rate Programs.
All, K-12, Administration AD, TL Chino Wyndham Hotel

Integrating the Middle School Language Arts Curriculum with Interactive Technology
Jay McPhail, Elizabeth Linn, Dara Mosher, Kathy Bellah, Christina Guerrero, Wally Gutierrez, Cathy McNairn, Anita Ewing 2132
This interactive demonstration illustrates how Riverside Unified School District is using interactive technology in middle school language arts classrooms to enhance teaching and learning.
All, 6-8 LA, AD, TL, IN Madera Wyndham Hotel

Use Moodle to Climb the Summit of Student Success
Scott Smith 2171 - BYOL
Learn how Moodle, an Open Source application, transforms your classroom to a 24/7 learning portal, leaving student desks behind. Manage content, create powerful learning communities, track student progress.
4-12 TL, IN Mojave Learning Center Wyndham Hotel

Google More: An Introduction to Google Applications in Education
Mark Wagner 2210
Ever click on the "More..." link at google.com? Use new searches (blogs, books, & scholarly papers), new applications (Picasa, SketchUp, & Writely) and many other powerful tools in your classroom!
All, K-12, College, Administration LA, TL, IN Pasadena Wyndham Hotel

Record Math Tutorials with Macromedia Captivate
Lisa Thorne 2194
The creator of HSTutorials.net will show you how to record step-by-step math tutorials, add animation and narration to them, and publish them for the web using Macromedia Captivate.
New, Intermediate, 6-12 MA, TL, IN Pueblo Wyndham Hotel

A First Look at Using iWeb
Dawn Hernandez, Bob Laugalis 2226
This session will take a look at how to create a website using iWeb, one of the newest components of iLife applications.
New, Intermediate, K-12 San Jacinto Wyndham Hotel

One Minute Video Insights: Creating and Publishing Thought-Provoking Student Video Podcasts
Joseph Morris 2138
It's a new age for video production classes. With the prevalence of iTunes/iPods, give your students the means to publish meaningful videos that are easily viewed by friends and family.
New, Intermediate, 4-12 VPA, TL, IN Santa Rosa Wyndham Hotel

Beyond PowerPoint: Designing Online Instruction for Powerful Learning in Blackboard
Lynda Randall 2155
Through shared personal experiences and a tour of an online Blackboard course, the presenter will provide guidelines for designing robust online instruction. The presentation will emphasize optimal use of technology to enhance student learning.
Experienced, College TL Sierra Wyndham Hotel

Help! I Have No Money for Software!
Kathry Odell 2145
How do you integrate technology into your curriculum when you have a limited software budget? Get help from the Internet! We'll look at K-6 web sites that support the curriculum.
New, Intermediate, K-6 LA, TL Ventura Wyndham Hotel

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