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FALL CUE 2012

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CHROMEBOOK LAB 
Friday, October 26

9:30 am - 4:30 pm | $275 | 15 seats available GWE Logo
B2- Advanced Google Workshop for Educators (Chromebooks Lab)
Will Kimbley, Alice Keeler      
Dive into Google! Brought to you by Computer Using Educators (CUE), the producers of the Google Teacher Academy, the Advanced Google Workshop for Educators (GWE) invites participants to delve into innovative ways Google tools can be used in education. A full day of fast-paced presentations and hands-on activities such as experience with managing the document inbox, sharing collections, beyond the basics in Google Docs, advanced features in Google Sites, using Forms to create rubrics, investigating scripts and creating interactive Maps. Google Certified Teachers share ways they've implemented tools such as Google Docs, Google Maps, Google Sites, and... even more. Participants who complete the event are given access to the Google Workshops for Educators Network (GWEN), an online community focused on supporting educators as they learn more about the power of Google to drive student learning. This event will feature the use of Chromebooks for all participants. This workshop is for advanced users.  CUE is an official Google Professional Development partner. No meals are included.  Chromebook Lab



BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE 
Friday, October 26

Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
9:30 am - 4:30 pm | BYOL | $275 | 16 seats availableGWE Logo 

B1- Google Workshop for Educators (Beginner/Intermediate)
Jim Sill, Sean Williams 
Search, learn, share! Brought to you by Computer Using Educators (CUE), the producers of the Google Teacher Academy, the nationally acclaimed Google Workshop for Educators (GWE) introduces participants to innovative ways Google tools can be used in education. A full day of fast-paced presentations and hands-on activities includes experience with advanced search techniques, collaborative web-based applications, and inspirational instructional strategies. Google Certified Teachers share ways they've implemented tools such as Google Docs, Google Maps, Google Sites, and... even more. Participants who complete the event are given access to the Google Workshops for Educators Network, an online community focused on supporting educators as they learn more about the power of Google to drive student learning. Workshop for beginners/intermediate users.  CUE is an official Google Professional Development partner. No meals are included.  Participants must bring their own laptop.  BYOL

Friday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
9:30 am - 12:30 pm | BYOL | $100 | 17 seats available 
B3- iAuthorship: Click, Drag-n-Drop, and Create Interactive Books
Burt Lo, Joe Wood
With iBooks Author, you and your students can fulfill your potential as publishing authors. Not only can you create interactive multi-touch textbooks, but your students can create their own books, included embedded images, movies, audio clips, and links to the Internet. Walk away from this workshop with your freshly created books that can be shared and enjoyed on any iOS device, such as an iPod touch or iPad.

Participants need to bring the following: their own Apple laptop with a minimum of Mac OS 10.7 (Lion); iBooks Author; digital audio content, such as PowerPoint presentations, lesson notes, images, video clips, and audio clips; attendees need an iTunes account; bring a flash drive with lesson content, or have access to lesson content online (e.g. Dropbox); bring an iOS device (iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad) with a minimum of iOS 5.0.1 to preview interactive iBooks and to Interact with their finished books.  BYOL

9:30 am - 12:30 pm | BYOL | $700 |  9 seats available 
B4- iPad in Education Workshop (includes iPad wifi only)
Elizabeth Calhoon     
iPad changes the way teachers and students access the web, share media, and learn on the go. CUE’s iPad Professional Development takes participants from opening the box & setting up their new iPad to having teachers ready to use it when they walk into the classroom the next day. A major focus will be on applications that can be used in the classroom to engage and ignite student learning and creativity.
This engaging workshop covers the initial setup of iPad, how to add content, how to make the most of iTunes U, and how to find the best educational Apps available - including Apps for creating content and media! An overview of mobile learning in the classroom, and cutting-edge 1:1 programs.
Time permitting, the session includes a primer on using the mobile version of Google Docs (and Forms). Fun hands-on activities and opportunities to explore new Apps make this session a highlight whenever it's presented.
Participants receive an iPad wifi only 16GB. NOTE: Equipment subject to change and may not be most current version if updated within 2 months of conference.  BYOL
9:30 am - 12:30 pm | BYOL | $100 | 14 seats available 
B5- YouTube in Education Workshop
James Sanders     
YouTube is so much more than Justin Beiber and cat videos.  In this session you will learn all about YouTube EDU.  You will become a master of the 10 ways to use YouTube in the classroom, build interactive videos for your students and unlock the hidden potential of the YouTube for Teachers.  Shhhh... We even have a way for schools to safely unblock only educational content with YouTube for Schools!  BYOL


Friday, 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm

1:15 pm - 4:15 pm | BYOL | $210 | SOLD OUT 
B6- AppleTV in Education Workshop (includes AppleTV)
Mark Hammons      
Whether it’s media streamed from the Internet or the use of applications on a computer or iPad, the power behind the leverage and flexibility is a must have for educators.   With the wireless capabilities of AppleTV it is perfect for the classroom, boardroom, and even the Cafeteria.  Not only will participants see how to use this device for educating students, they will also learn how it can be used in various educational settings. With the a few simple steps  AppleTV can even be used as digital signage for your school. Imagine walking into a room and begin displaying content directly from your iPad instantly!  Participants must bring their own laptop and iOS device. NOTE: Equipment subject to change and may not be most current version if updated within 2 months of conference.  BYOL
1:15 pm - 4:15 pm | BYOL | $100 | 28 seats available
B7- Drill Down Into Content with Digital Storytelling
Roger Pence     
Participants will learn to use their video-editing software (Windows and Mac) to conceive, narrate, and compose a multimedia digital story suitable to use as a classroom prototype.

Participants must bring their own laptop.  Participants need to bring their own laptop with Photostory 3 for Windows, Windows Movie maker 2.6, or iMovie '11 for Mac.  BYOL
1:15 pm - 4:15 pm | BYOL | $100 | 26 seats available
B8- Readers and Writers Workshop for 21st Century Learners
Lisa Highfill, Elizabeth Calhoon     
Join us to learn about multiple free resources to enhance your ELA program, walk away with innovative ideas to use in your classroom tomorrow.  Participants must bring their own laptop.  BYOL

1:15 pm - 4:15 pm | BYOL | $375 | 23 seats available

B9- Education and the Nexus 7 - Explore the Possibilities of Google’s Android Tablet (includes Nexus 7)
Rushton Hurley     
Could Google’s Nexus 7 Tablet be the device for your school?  Come and explore the possibilities of its use in education in multiple settings and activities. We will walk you through how this device can not only help you educate students but also motivate and engage them in the learning process. NOTE: Equipment subject to change and may not be most current version if updated within 2 months of conference. BYOL

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE
Saturday, October 27

Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

9:00 am -12:00 pm | BYOL | $100 | 22 seats available 
C1- Google Forms
Will Kimbley
Leverage the power and simplicity of Google Forms to take your students education to the next level. Administrators and teachers will both enjoy the amount of time you can save, data that can be collected and the ease of which you can use Google Forms in education. Leave this workshop with forms for collecting data, grading quizzes, creating discipline referrals, and flipping your classroom just to name a few. Participants must bring their own laptop.  BYOL

9:00 am -12:00 pm | BYOL | $100 |  14 seats available 
C2- Flipteaching
Ramsey Musallam 
This session will share the pedagogy and technology behind Flipteaching. Participants will be introduced to the rationale, and cross-platform production recommendations needed to effectively and efficiently flip their instruction overnight. Participants must bring their own laptop.  BYOL


9:00 am -12:00 pm | BYOL | $100 |  18 seats available 
C3- Creating Digital Writers with iPad and iPod touch
Joe Wood  
iPad and iPod touch are ideal devices for creating digital writers. A multitude of apps are available for students to unleash their inner authors. Walk away from this workshop with your own digital reading library as well as folder full of freshly created digital stories that can be shared and enjoyed with your students. 

Participants must bring their own laptop with a minimum of iTunes 10.5.3; have their own iTunes account; bring their own iPad or iPod touch with a minimum of iOS 5.0.1; bring digital audio content, such as PowerPoint presentations, lesson notes, images, video clips, and audio clips; the ability to download and install apps on their iOS device; Gmail or Google account.  BYOL


Saturday, 12:45 pm - 3:45 pm

12:45 pm - 3:45 pm | BYOL | $100 | 20 seats available
C4- Teaching the Common Core with Blended Instruction
Catlin Tucker 
Are you overwhelmed by the idea of transition to a new set of standards?  Don't be!  Learn how you can use Web 2.0 tools and Google apps to effectively teach the Common Core Standards with ease.  Teach technology fluency while providing students ore opportunities to develop their reading, writing, communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills (and eliminate piles of paperwork!).  Use the flexibility of online work integrated into your curriculum to engage your students while fostering creativity and innovation in your classroom.  Ger your students "college and career ready: and effectively prepare them for life beyond high school!  BYOL

12:45 pm - 3:45 pm | BYOL | $110 | 12 seats available
C5- Use iPads to Invigorate My Classroom
Renee Ramig       
Practice using a student response system with Socrative, write your own book with Book Creator, demonstrate a concept with Show Me, and develop a slideshow with SlideshowHD.  Participants will receive Apps reviewed in workshop.  Participants must bring their own laptop and iPad.  BYOiPad

12:45 pm - 3:45 pm | BYOL | $260 |  23 seats available
C6- Standards Based Video in 20 Minutes or Less...Guaranteed! (includes Sony Bloggie)
Tony Spittell
Have you always wanted to use student videos, but don't time? Engage, inspire, and teach using simple structures and templates. Easily make movies you can use in class tomorrow!  Participants must bring their own laptops. Participants will receive a Sony Bloggie.  NOTE: Equipment subject to change and may not be most current version if updated within 2 months of conference.  BYOL