Advancing Student Achievement Through Technology
Hands-on Workshops
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HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
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All Workshops are Located at the Hilton Hotel
Last updated: Friday, February 12, 2010 at 12:55:21 PM THURSDAY, March 4
8:00 am - 11:00 am | Windows Lab | $140 | 3 seats available
A2- Comic Life & Pixie Too: Digital Photography in the Elementary Classroom (Includes Comic Life and Pixie)
Linda Oaks
Digital Photography can enhance your curriculum the first day you introduce it in your classroom! In this stress-free workshop you'll experience the creative possibilities of both Pixie and Comic Life. You'll learn image editing, classroom management, stop-motion animation, tips for better photos, and tons of curricular connections. Comic Life and Pixie will be given to each attendee. Windows Lab
8:00 am - 11:00 am | Mac Lab | $110 | 24 seats available
A7- Rock Our World: GarageBand on a Global Scale
Carol Anne McGuire- FEATURED SPEAKER!
The Ultimate Use of GarageBand: How do kids from all over the world collaborate to make one GarageBand song? Come see how it's done, create your OWN collaborative GarageBand song and iChat with other educators around the world! Mac Lab
8:00 am - 11:00 am | Mac Lab | $110 | 8 seats available
A15- iLife Bootcamp
Presented by Digital Media AcademyA15- iLife Bootcamp
Thursday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Mac Lab | $110 | 18 seats available 
A4- HyperStudio Out of the Box
Joseph Morris
HyperStudio is the only software in which you can do digital storytelling, stop-action animations, comic-style layouts, movies, prose and podcasting. Learn both the basics and some advanced techniques from an experienced HyperStudio workshop leader. Learn how to create and fuse new media elements into projects, with or without narration, which can be published to YouTube, iPod and more. Come away with your own copy of HyperStudio and the skills you need to use HyperStudio out of the box! Mac Lab
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Windows Lab | $110 | 16 seats available
A9- Hand's-On STEM Education: the Role of Computers
Jim Brazell, David Thornburg - FEATURED SPEAKER!
The connection between STEM skills and economic development is well documented worldwide. The US is experiencing a shortage of students with interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This workshop, by two leaders in the STEM education field, explores how to stimulate and support interest and understanding in these fields with the use of a variety of software, much of which is available for no cost. Participants will all receive CD's containing the open source STEM titles, and will get to explore STEM topics themselves in an environment that supports inquiry and project-based learning. This workshop is primarily geared to middle and high school level activities, although resources for all grade levels will be discussed. Windows Lab
6-12
A4- HyperStudio Out of the Box
Joseph Morris
HyperStudio is the only software in which you can do digital storytelling, stop-action animations, comic-style layouts, movies, prose and podcasting. Learn both the basics and some advanced techniques from an experienced HyperStudio workshop leader. Learn how to create and fuse new media elements into projects, with or without narration, which can be published to YouTube, iPod and more. Come away with your own copy of HyperStudio and the skills you need to use HyperStudio out of the box! Mac Lab
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Windows Lab | $110 | 16 seats available
A9- Hand's-On STEM Education: the Role of Computers
Jim Brazell, David Thornburg - FEATURED SPEAKER!
The connection between STEM skills and economic development is well documented worldwide. The US is experiencing a shortage of students with interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This workshop, by two leaders in the STEM education field, explores how to stimulate and support interest and understanding in these fields with the use of a variety of software, much of which is available for no cost. Participants will all receive CD's containing the open source STEM titles, and will get to explore STEM topics themselves in an environment that supports inquiry and project-based learning. This workshop is primarily geared to middle and high school level activities, although resources for all grade levels will be discussed. Windows Lab
6-12
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Mac Lab | $110 | 15 seats available
A16- Dreamweaver & Photoshop
Presented by Digital Media Academy
Mac Lab
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | BYOL | $255 | SOLD OUT
A23- The iPod nano Video Camera & iMovie in Education (BYOL, includes iPod nano)
Frank Guttler
In this hands-on workshop featuring the tiny, powerful and inexpensive iPod nano with video camera, educators of all grade levels and subjects will learn how to use filmmaking as a tool to engage student learning. Through a process developed by the American Film Institute, participants will learn to shoot, edit and make connection to their curricula.
Participants will learn: Basic visual grammar including the difference between shots and scenes; Experience hands-on how to use the iPod nano video camera; Basic editing with the latest version of iMovie. Bring your own laptop lab
Thursday, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
A6- Flip Into Movie Maker (includes a Digital Video Camera)
Rushton Hurley
Get a Flip camcorder, learn to make movies, have major fun! Digital video is powerful for student projects, promoting your school, and sharing a vacation, too. NOTE: equipment subject to change. Windows Lab
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Not grade-level specific.
A11- Take Your Teacher or Students Made Video From Ho-Hum to Fabulous
Terri Price, Todd Mattox
In this class you will learn film industry tips and tricks for taking your teacher made or student produced educational videos from mediocre to fabulous. Mac Lab
Intermediate, Experienced, Not grade-level specific.
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Mac Lab | $110 | 21 seats available
A17- Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Pro
Presented by Digital Media Academy
Mac Lab
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Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Mac Lab | $340 | 2 seats available
B4- Flip Into iMovie (includes HD Digital Video Camera)
Rushton Hurley
Get a Flip camcorder, learn to make movies, have major fun! Digital video is powerful for student projects, promoting your school, and sharing a vacation, too. NOTE: equipment subject to change. Mac Lab
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Not grade-level specific
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | BYOL | $90 | SOLD OUT
B7- Getting Started on a Moodle
Alan Taylor
As explained on moodle.org, "Moodle is a course management system (CMS) - a free, Open Source software package designed using sound pedagogical principles, to help educators create effective online learning communities." This hands-on workshop will allow users to take Moodle for a test drive. Experience an existing Moodle classroom and then learn how to get started on creating your own Moodle site. You will learn how to create an online classroom, upload files, setup calendars, include podcasts and video, and assorted other features built into a Moodle site. Come prepared with files (Word, Excel, etc.) to upload to Moodle. Each attendee will walk away with a CD with all the necessary files and programs to setup Moodle on a stand-alone computer. Participants should be comfortable using email attachments. Bring your own laptop lab
Intermediate, Experienced, Not grade-level specific
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | BYOL | $90 | 9 seats available
B9- Construction Paper for the 21st Century: Google and Other Free Online Tools
Robert Craven
Engage 21st Century Learners and redefine projects with 21st Century construction paper by using the many free online content resources and applications available to educators. Redefine student projects utilizing the vast array of free online tools. Learn about these free tools and see how to integrate them into the classroom. Bring your own laptop lab
New, Beginning, Intermediate, 2-12
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Windows Lab | $110 | 19 seats available
B10- Working Smarter Not Harder, Photoshop Tips and Tricks for Intermediates
Kurt Labbe
Know the basics of Photoshop? In this workshop learn to "work smarter not harder". Tons of useful tips and tricks will be covered. Comprehensive handouts as well as images to practice with will be provided. Windows Lab
Intermediate, Experienced, Not grade-level specific
Friday, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Mac Lab | $370 | SOLD OUT
B6- Learning Everywhere: iPods in Education (includes iPod touch)
Robert Craven
Nearly every student carries an iPod everywhere they go. Let's use that as an educational tool. Teachers and students of all levels can utilize the iPod to enhance the learning environment. In this session learn about the numerous ways to capitalize on this mobile classroom. NOTE: equipment subject to change. Mac Lab
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Not grade-level specific
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Includes Netbook | $465 | SOLD OUT
B8- Netbooks- Little Computers with Big Potential (includes netbook)
Jerry Green
Receive and learn how to operate a brand new netbook computer. Imagine creating lessons on the go, collaborating with classes around the world, and accessing Web2.0 resources with this small, lightweight, and portable netbook. This workshop will cover accessing web-based applications, downloading open source software, videoconferencing with the built-in webcam, connecting wirelessly, and much more. NOTE: equipment subject to change. IMPORTANT: Obtain approval by your school site for netbook prior to registration. No refunds available after purchase. Netbook included with registration to each attendee of this workshop.
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Windows Lab | $110 | 17 seats available
B12- What's New and Hot With Google
Rushton Hurley
You can search just fine, and even dipped your toes into the Docs pool, but you know there's more and you need someone fun and friendly that speaks your language to get you into the newest stuff. (Smile with glint in the teeth goes here.) Come learn about Forms, the Wonder Wheel, and Similar Images on up to the newest pieces of the GoogleSphere.
Windows Lab
B12- What's New and Hot With Google
Rushton Hurley
You can search just fine, and even dipped your toes into the Docs pool, but you know there's more and you need someone fun and friendly that speaks your language to get you into the newest stuff. (Smile with glint in the teeth goes here.) Come learn about Forms, the Wonder Wheel, and Similar Images on up to the newest pieces of the GoogleSphere.
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Saturday, 8:00 - 11:00 am
8:00 am - 11:00 am | Windows Lab | $110 | 14 seats available
C3- Web 2.0 In the 21st Century Classroom
Susan Brooks-Young, Dan Morris
The Web continues to change and grow. Enroll in this hands-on workshop to explore free, easy-to-use Web 2.0 tools educators can use personally and with students to communicate and collaborate in increasingly beneficial ways. Windows Lab
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
8:00 am - 11:00 am | Mac Lab | $110 | 13 seats available
C5- Teaching Powerful Storytellilng with iMovie
Mark Standley - FEATURED SPEAKER!
Storytelling is at the heart of good learning and relationships. This workshop prepares learners to incorporate technology and story telling into academic, professional, community, and staff development activities. Using the process of storyboarding, digital movie creation, web-based streaming of video, and community marketing, educators and administrators can learn to incorporate the power and spectrum of video technology into the education system. This workshop will be based on the presenters book, Digital Storytelling with iMovie to emphasize step by step instruction in creating student-centered activities around curriculum, personal, cultural, safety, and/or extra-curricular stories. Participants will come away with new skills in iMovie software and teaching skills in crafting stories with students, parents, and community members. Mac Lab
8:00 am - 11:00 am | BYOL | $90 | 14 seats available
C7- Making Text Accessible for Struggling Readers
Dave Edyburn - FEATURED SPEAKER!
In order for students with disabilities to make educational progress they must have access to general curriculum. This is particular problem for struggling readers who are required to read materials written at or above their independent reading level. The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with a collection of strategies that can be used by teachers and students to make text accessible. With the right tools and a few skills, you will learn how to (1) locate or create digital reading materials, (2) manipulate digital text to alter the cognitive difficulty and accessibility of a specific text, (3) create an audio version of any text document, (4) create multilingual text and audio versions of any text document, and (5) create reading comprehension assessments to document a students access and progress when using accessible text resources. Concluding activities will focus on how these tools and strategies might be implemented in an assistive technology and/or universal design for learning service delivery framework. Intended audience is Special education teachers, paraprofessionals, general education teachers, curriculum directors, assistive technology specialists, and others interested in the accessibility of text for students in the bottom quartile of reading performance. The grade level focus of this workshop will be on grades 4-12 with an emphasis on reading in the content areas. Bring your own laptop lab
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Windows Lab | $370 | 14 seats available
C2- Teacher Observations at Your Fingertips (includes iPod touch)
Kelly Bergen, Kevin Silberberg
Today's progressive administrators have a vision for using affordable handheld technology to efficiently manage data. This session explores the migration from paper classroom observations to digital devices including laptops and handheld devices. Learn what new technology is available, what free resources are available, and how to use your new iPod touch and office computer to revolutionize your classroom observation strategy. Receive an iPod touch. * NOTE: equipment subject to change. Windows Lab
Beginning, Intermediate
C3- Web 2.0 In the 21st Century Classroom
Susan Brooks-Young, Dan Morris
The Web continues to change and grow. Enroll in this hands-on workshop to explore free, easy-to-use Web 2.0 tools educators can use personally and with students to communicate and collaborate in increasingly beneficial ways. Windows Lab
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Not grade-level specific
8:00 am - 11:00 am | Mac Lab | $110 | 13 seats available
C5- Teaching Powerful Storytellilng with iMovie
Mark Standley - FEATURED SPEAKER!
Storytelling is at the heart of good learning and relationships. This workshop prepares learners to incorporate technology and story telling into academic, professional, community, and staff development activities. Using the process of storyboarding, digital movie creation, web-based streaming of video, and community marketing, educators and administrators can learn to incorporate the power and spectrum of video technology into the education system. This workshop will be based on the presenters book, Digital Storytelling with iMovie to emphasize step by step instruction in creating student-centered activities around curriculum, personal, cultural, safety, and/or extra-curricular stories. Participants will come away with new skills in iMovie software and teaching skills in crafting stories with students, parents, and community members. Mac Lab
8:00 am - 11:00 am | BYOL | $90 | 14 seats available
C7- Making Text Accessible for Struggling Readers
Dave Edyburn - FEATURED SPEAKER!
In order for students with disabilities to make educational progress they must have access to general curriculum. This is particular problem for struggling readers who are required to read materials written at or above their independent reading level. The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with a collection of strategies that can be used by teachers and students to make text accessible. With the right tools and a few skills, you will learn how to (1) locate or create digital reading materials, (2) manipulate digital text to alter the cognitive difficulty and accessibility of a specific text, (3) create an audio version of any text document, (4) create multilingual text and audio versions of any text document, and (5) create reading comprehension assessments to document a students access and progress when using accessible text resources. Concluding activities will focus on how these tools and strategies might be implemented in an assistive technology and/or universal design for learning service delivery framework. Intended audience is Special education teachers, paraprofessionals, general education teachers, curriculum directors, assistive technology specialists, and others interested in the accessibility of text for students in the bottom quartile of reading performance. The grade level focus of this workshop will be on grades 4-12 with an emphasis on reading in the content areas. Bring your own laptop lab
Saturday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Windows Lab | $370 | 14 seats available
C2- Teacher Observations at Your Fingertips (includes iPod touch)
Kelly Bergen, Kevin Silberberg
Today's progressive administrators have a vision for using affordable handheld technology to efficiently manage data. This session explores the migration from paper classroom observations to digital devices including laptops and handheld devices. Learn what new technology is available, what free resources are available, and how to use your new iPod touch and office computer to revolutionize your classroom observation strategy. Receive an iPod touch. * NOTE: equipment subject to change. Windows Lab
Beginning, Intermediate
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | BYOL & BYO iPhone/iPod touch | $90 | 10 seats available
C8- iPhone/iPod touch Supersession: The Ultimate Teaching Assistant
Ken Shelton
This workshop will explore productivity tools, educational activities, teacher observations and more, using built-in and freely available applications. We'll include updates on educational institutions that are leading in iPhone/iPod touch development and innovative uses. New York Times columnist David Pogue describes the iPhone/iPod touch as "the first widespread pocket desktop computer. You're witnessing the birth of a third major computer platform: Windows, Mac OS X, iPhone. Don't miss out on this innovative workshop. Teachers, administrators, IT professionals, technology coordinators are welcome. A laptop and iPhone/iPod touch is required for this workshop. Bring your own laptop and BYO iPhone/iPod touch lab
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Administrator
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | BYOL | $150 | SOLD OUT
C10- Make and Take an Interactive Whiteboard
Christine Olmstead
This hands-on session demonstrates the process developed by Johnny Lee of Carnegie Mellon University utilizing a Nintendo Wii game controller to make a cheap interactive whiteboard for your classroom. Workshop registration includes a 'Wiimote' and infrared pen. Attendees will download the software on their Macintosh or Windows computers to sync the Wiimote, along with free open source interactive white board software. Come Monday, you will be the talk of your campus with your homemade interactive whiteboard! Need to have access to a projector when returning to school. Mac Lab
Intermediate, K-12
C8- iPhone/iPod touch Supersession: The Ultimate Teaching Assistant
Ken Shelton
This workshop will explore productivity tools, educational activities, teacher observations and more, using built-in and freely available applications. We'll include updates on educational institutions that are leading in iPhone/iPod touch development and innovative uses. New York Times columnist David Pogue describes the iPhone/iPod touch as "the first widespread pocket desktop computer. You're witnessing the birth of a third major computer platform: Windows, Mac OS X, iPhone. Don't miss out on this innovative workshop. Teachers, administrators, IT professionals, technology coordinators are welcome. A laptop and iPhone/iPod touch is required for this workshop. Bring your own laptop and BYO iPhone/iPod touch lab
New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, Administrator
11:30 am - 2:30 pm | BYOL | $150 | SOLD OUT
C10- Make and Take an Interactive Whiteboard
Christine Olmstead
This hands-on session demonstrates the process developed by Johnny Lee of Carnegie Mellon University utilizing a Nintendo Wii game controller to make a cheap interactive whiteboard for your classroom. Workshop registration includes a 'Wiimote' and infrared pen. Attendees will download the software on their Macintosh or Windows computers to sync the Wiimote, along with free open source interactive white board software. Come Monday, you will be the talk of your campus with your homemade interactive whiteboard! Need to have access to a projector when returning to school. Mac Lab
Intermediate, K-12
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