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HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
Mac Labs | Windows Labs | Guidelines

Last updated: Monday, February 9, 2009 at 11:57:46 AM

MAC LABS
THURSDAY, March 5

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $330 | 5 seats available
A7- Flip Into Movie Making (includes Digital Video Camera)
Rushton Hurley
Want to create movies quickly and easily? Participants will get a Flip Video camera and then learn to use it powerfully using free software. Receive a Flip Video or similar video camera.  NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginner, Intermediate


8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 8 seats available
A8- Digital Storytelling the What, Why and Most Importantly the How
Arnie Abrams Featured Speaker!
We'll see some examples of outstanding digital stories, then we'll discuss the benefits and applications of digital storytelling. Then we'll walk through building a digital story. Intermediate


11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | SOLD OUT
A9- Adobe Photoshop: Work Smarter Not Harder, Intermediate Tips and Tricks
Kurt Labbe
Turn good photos into AMAZING photos with intermediate tips and tricks using Adobe Photoshop. Enjoy 3 fun filled hours packed with easy to use techniques you will be able to use immediately. Ample handouts, engrossing web resources and free online alternatives will also be covered. Intermediate
 

11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 9 seats available
A10- Learn Final Cut Express
Jim Sill, Jon Corippo
Here's a chance to learn Apple's Final Cut Express, one of the leading video editing programs in the industry. Your facilitators are from Video in the Classroom (VIC) SIG, a CUE special interest group comprised of over 100 of California's leading video educators.

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $370 | 12 seats available
A11- Learning to Go: iPods in Education (includes iPod classic)
Robert Craven
Many students carry iPods 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. Receive an 80-GB or higher capacity iPod Classic. NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginner, Intermediate

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 4 seats available
A12- My Work Made Easy with iWork
Gayle Berthiaume
Pages, Keynote and Numbers are easy to use for creating beautiful, high-quality documents and presentations. Learn how to use iWork and get ideas for using it in your classroom. New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced
FRIDAY, March 6

11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $205 | 11 seats available
B4- Podcasting in the Fast Lane: Get Up To Speed with Podcast Creation (includes Mic)
Robert Craven
New to Podcasting? Interested in making your podcast sound as professional as possible with a shoestring budget? Learn hands-on how to create a podcast and test-drive the equipment options. NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginning, Intermediate


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $415 | 4 seats available
B6- Tap into Mobile Learning (includes iPod Touch)
Robert Craven
Many students carry iPods 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 how the revolutionary iPod Touch can be used to store, organize and access media- plus browse the web! Receive an 8-GB or higher capacity iPod Touch.  NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 10 seats available
B8- Web Tools for Teaching & Learning
Tammy Worcester Featured Speaker!
Can't keep up with all of the new Web 2.0 and other online resources available? In this session, Tammy will take you on a tour of her favorite web sites and tools and will help you to develop strategies and ideas for using them to enhance both teaching and learning.

SATURDAY, March 7

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 22 seats available
C7- Digital Stories Across All Content Areas
Katy Hammack, Jennie Korch
Participants will go through the process of creating a digital story complete with pictures, photos, music, sound effects, and voice and render into a finished movie for saving on a pen drive or burning to a CD.


11:30 am - 2:15 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 17 seats available
C8- Google Earth: A World of Difference
Jerome Burg
With Jerome Burg, creator of Google Lit Trips, as your guide, take a global tour of Google Earth and learn how its goldmine of resources can benefit any content area. This session is packed with classroom instructional strategies to benefit you and your students!
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WINDOWS LABS
THURSDAY, March 5

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | SOLD OUT
A1- Cool Things You Can Do With Excel
Janet Caughlin
You know how to use Microsoft Excel, but there are great things that you might not have discovered. This stress-free workshop will show them to you. Intermediate
 
8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 8 seats available
A2- Interactive and Engaging Lesson Plans for 21st Century Skills
Eileen Belastock
This session introduces teachers from K-12 to a comprehensive digital platform that delivers free online resources to advance student's achievement. They will explore some of the more than 55,000 standards-based lesson plans, student materials, interactive tools and reference material that will make it easier to enhance their classroom instruction. New, Beginning, Intermediate


11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 12 seats available
A3- Wiki While You Work
Susan Brooks-Young
Workshop for teachers and administrators who want to learn about wikis. Come with ideas for an education-related project for students or adults. Walk away with a wiki (online collaborative workspace) you can use right away! New, Beginning, Intermediate


11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 12 seats available
A4- Digital Diamonds- iLife for Windows and More!
Mark Blanton, Brian Lucas
Discover the dozen most powerful free programs every teacher should use. Learn how to use each program and examine field-tested ways these programs are used to enhance curriculum. Participants receive a complete CD of the Digital Diamond collection.


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 13 seats available
A5- PhotoPalooza
David Watts
We will explore some of the latest tools you can use to teach the standards using digital images and photography. We will zoom in on Picasa, Photo Story 3, and Big Huge Labs, and do a wide angle tour of several free web applications.


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 10 seats available
A6- Accelerate the Learning of EL Students
Debbie Helm
Struggling to get your EL students to proficiency? Join this hands-on session to discover how you can accelerate the learning for your EL students with an emphasis on language fluency and reading comprehension.

FRIDAY, March 6

11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 9 seats available
B1- Excel, PowerPoint, Websites and Wiki Projects for ESL Students and their Teachers!
Barry Bakin
Participants learn how Excel, PowerPoint, Websites and Wikis are used for projects designed for ESL students. Guided hands-on instruction makes it especially suitable for instructors with basic computer skills. New, Beginning, Intermediate


11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | SOLD OUT
B3- Moodle...A Hands-on Primer
Scott Smith
Moodle is one of the most powerful open-source programs available to schools today. In a hands-on venue, learn how to establish a Moodle course as a stand-alone class or as enrichment to your base adoption. Beginning, Intermediate


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $415 | 5 seats available
B2- Teacher Observations at Your Fingertips (includes iPod Touch)
Kelly Bergen
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 8-GB or higher capacity iPod Touch.  NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginning, Intermediate


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 12 seats available
B5- Intermediate Moodle: Quizzes, Groups, and More!
Eric Jarvis
Moodle quizzes provide instant feedback to students and provide teachers with valuable data on student performance. Come create Moodle quizzes and learn effective strategies for administering and sharing these online assessments. Intermediate


SATURDAY, March 7

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $240 | 18 seats available
C1- Navigating Student Success: GPS and Geocaching in Education (Includes GPS)
Burt Lo
Use a global positioning system receiver to locate geocache "treasures".  Incorporate adventure, writing, WebQuests, and tours of your school, community or historic sites. Garmin ETREX Legend or similar device provided.  NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 15 seats available
C3- The Build-a-Blog Workshop
Scott Smith
Blogging injects a strong dose of engagement to any classroom. In this hands-on workshop, learn to create your own blog and learn how to use this powerful platform to leverage powerful learning.

11:30 am - 2:15 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 11 seats available
C2- Images, Impact, & Interaction: PowerPoint in Education
Christine Olmstead
Computer slideshows have become a staple in education, but poor design and poor presentation leads to poor learning. Discover life after bullet points and increase your effectiveness in the classroom. Learn techniques of professional presentation design, create interactive experiences for your students, and get your presentation online for easy sharing and collaboration. Boost your PowerPoint 2007 knowledge! Intermediate, Advanced

C4 | 11:30 am - 2:15 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $330 | 3 seats available
C4- Flip Into Movie Making (includes Digital Video Camera)
Rushton Hurley
Want to create movies quickly and easily? Participants will get a Flip Video camera and then learn to use it powerfully using free software. Receive a Flip Video or similar video camera. NOTE: equipment subject to change. New, Beginner, Intermediate

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HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
Mac Labs | Windows Labs | Guidelines

Last updated: Monday, February 9, 2009 at 11:57:46 AM

MAC LABS
THURSDAY, March 5

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $330 | 5 seats available
A7- Flip Into Movie Making (includes Digital Video Camera)
Rushton Hurley
Want to create movies quickly and easily? Participants will get a Flip Video camera and then learn to use it powerfully using free software. Receive a Flip Video or similar video camera.  NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginner, Intermediate


8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 10 seats available
A8- Digital Storytelling the What, Why and Most Importantly the How
Arnie Abrams Featured Speaker!
We'll see some examples of outstanding digital stories, then we'll discuss the benefits and applications of digital storytelling. Then we'll walk through building a digital story. Intermediate


11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | SOLD OUT
A9- Adobe Photoshop: Work Smarter Not Harder, Intermediate Tips and Tricks
Kurt Labbe
Turn good photos into AMAZING photos with intermediate tips and tricks using Adobe Photoshop. Enjoy 3 fun filled hours packed with easy to use techniques you will be able to use immediately. Ample handouts, engrossing web resources and free online alternatives will also be covered. Intermediate
 

11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 10 seats available
A10- Learn Final Cut Express
Jim Sill, Jon Corippo
Here's a chance to learn Apple's Final Cut Express, one of the leading video editing programs in the industry. Your facilitators are from Video in the Classroom (VIC) SIG, a CUE special interest group comprised of over 100 of California's leading video educators.

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $370 | 11 seats available
A11- Learning to Go: iPods in Education (includes iPod classic)
Robert Craven
Many students carry iPods 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. Receive an 80-GB or higher capacity iPod Classic. NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginner, Intermediate

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 5 seats available
A12- My Work Made Easy with iWork
Gayle Berthiaume
Pages, Keynote and Numbers are easy to use for creating beautiful, high-quality documents and presentations. Learn how to use iWork and get ideas for using it in your classroom. New, Beginning, Intermediate, Experienced
FRIDAY, March 6

11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $205 | 11 seats available
B4- Podcasting in the Fast Lane: Get Up To Speed with Podcast Creation (includes Mic)
Robert Craven
New to Podcasting? Interested in making your podcast sound as professional as possible with a shoestring budget? Learn hands-on how to create a podcast and test-drive the equipment options. NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginning, Intermediate


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $415 | 4 seats available
B6- Tap into Mobile Learning (includes iPod Touch)
Robert Craven
Many students carry iPods 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 how the revolutionary iPod Touch can be used to store, organize and access media- plus browse the web! Receive an 8-GB or higher capacity iPod Touch.  NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 10 seats available
B8- Web Tools for Teaching & Learning
Tammy Worcester Featured Speaker!
Can't keep up with all of the new Web 2.0 and other online resources available? In this session, Tammy will take you on a tour of her favorite web sites and tools and will help you to develop strategies and ideas for using them to enhance both teaching and learning.

SATURDAY, March 7

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 22 seats available
C7- Digital Stories Across All Content Areas
Katy Hammack, Jennie Korch
Participants will go through the process of creating a digital story complete with pictures, photos, music, sound effects, and voice and render into a finished movie for saving on a pen drive or burning to a CD.


11:30 am - 2:15 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 17 seats available
C8- Google Earth: A World of Difference
Jerome Burg
With Jerome Burg, creator of Google Lit Trips, as your guide, take a global tour of Google Earth and learn how its goldmine of resources can benefit any content area. This session is packed with classroom instructional strategies to benefit you and your students!
[ top ]
WINDOWS LABS
THURSDAY, March 5

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | SOLD OUT
A1- Cool Things You Can Do With Excel
Janet Caughlin
You know how to use Microsoft Excel, but there are great things that you might not have discovered. This stress-free workshop will show them to you. Intermediate
 
8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 8 seats available
A2- Interactive and Engaging Lesson Plans for 21st Century Skills
Eileen Belastock
This session introduces teachers from K-12 to a comprehensive digital platform that delivers free online resources to advance student's achievement. They will explore some of the more than 55,000 standards-based lesson plans, student materials, interactive tools and reference material that will make it easier to enhance their classroom instruction. New, Beginning, Intermediate


11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 12 seats available
A3- Wiki While You Work
Susan Brooks-Young
Workshop for teachers and administrators who want to learn about wikis. Come with ideas for an education-related project for students or adults. Walk away with a wiki (online collaborative workspace) you can use right away! New, Beginning, Intermediate


11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 12 seats available
A4- Digital Diamonds- iLife for Windows and More!
Mark Blanton, Brian Lucas
Discover the dozen most powerful free programs every teacher should use. Learn how to use each program and examine field-tested ways these programs are used to enhance curriculum. Participants receive a complete CD of the Digital Diamond collection.


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 13 seats available
A5- PhotoPalooza
David Watts
We will explore some of the latest tools you can use to teach the standards using digital images and photography. We will zoom in on Picasa, Photo Story 3, and Big Huge Labs, and do a wide angle tour of several free web applications.


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 10 seats available
A6- Accelerate the Learning of EL Students
Debbie Helm
Struggling to get your EL students to proficiency? Join this hands-on session to discover how you can accelerate the learning for your EL students with an emphasis on language fluency and reading comprehension.

FRIDAY, March 6

11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 9 seats available
B1- Excel, PowerPoint, Websites and Wiki Projects for ESL Students and their Teachers!
Barry Bakin
Participants learn how Excel, PowerPoint, Websites and Wikis are used for projects designed for ESL students. Guided hands-on instruction makes it especially suitable for instructors with basic computer skills. New, Beginning, Intermediate


11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 4 seats available
B3- Moodle...A Hands-on Primer
Scott Smith
Moodle is one of the most powerful open-source programs available to schools today. In a hands-on venue, learn how to establish a Moodle course as a stand-alone class or as enrichment to your base adoption. Beginning, Intermediate


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $415 | 5 seats available
B2- Teacher Observations at Your Fingertips (includes iPod Touch)
Kelly Bergen
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 8-GB or higher capacity iPod Touch.  NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginning, Intermediate


3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 12 seats available
B5- Intermediate Moodle: Quizzes, Groups, and More!
Eric Jarvis
Moodle quizzes provide instant feedback to students and provide teachers with valuable data on student performance. Come create Moodle quizzes and learn effective strategies for administering and sharing these online assessments. Intermediate


SATURDAY, March 7

8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $240 | 18 seats available
C1- Navigating Student Success: GPS and Geocaching in Education (Includes GPS)
Burt Lo
Use a global positioning system receiver to locate geocache "treasures".  Incorporate adventure, writing, WebQuests, and tours of your school, community or historic sites. Garmin ETREX Legend or similar device provided.  NOTE: equipment subject to change. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


8:00 am - 11:00 am | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 15 seats available
C3- The Build-a-Blog Workshop
Scott Smith
Blogging injects a strong dose of engagement to any classroom. In this hands-on workshop, learn to create your own blog and learn how to use this powerful platform to leverage powerful learning.

11:30 am - 2:15 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $105 | 11 seats available
C2- Images, Impact, & Interaction: PowerPoint in Education
Christine Olmstead
Computer slideshows have become a staple in education, but poor design and poor presentation leads to poor learning. Discover life after bullet points and increase your effectiveness in the classroom. Learn techniques of professional presentation design, create interactive experiences for your students, and get your presentation online for easy sharing and collaboration. Boost your PowerPoint 2007 knowledge! Intermediate, Advanced

C4 | 11:30 am - 2:15 pm | Location: Hilton Hotel | $330 | 3 seats available
C4- Flip Into Movie Making (includes Digital Video Camera)
Rushton Hurley
Want to create movies quickly and easily? Participants will get a Flip Video camera and then learn to use it powerfully using free software. Receive a Flip Video or similar video camera. NOTE: equipment subject to change. New, Beginner, Intermediate

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