Highland A

Presenters:Jim Dieso, New Hartford Central Schools;Jason Tallman, New Hartford Central Schools;Mike Amante, New Hartford Central Schools

Come learn about one school district's decision and process of implementing a hosted version of Google Apps for Education. Learn how teachers and students are using  "Spartan Apps" such as email, calendering, document sharing for collaboration and communication in and out of the classroom.

Title II D: Transforming Teaching Through Technology using Early Childhood Podcasting

Highland B

Presenters:Frances O'Neill, New York Department of Education;Marianne Comperiati, NYCDOE

Participants will be empowered in observing teachers using podcasting with first and second graders with little to no difficulty at all.

Active Learning in the 21st Century Classroom – Sponsor Presentation

Highland C

 Presenters:Joel Ryan & The manufacturers of your 21st century classroom products

Interactive whiteboards, student response systems, wireless tablets, document cameras & projectors are the latest innovations in classroom technology. Learn how classroom teachers can effectively use these technologies in the classroom to support curriculum objectives. Join our presenters who have worked with teachers for over a decade all over the country in helping them make sense of all this technology. Learn how to create an active learning environment for students that will engage, excite and educate them in the Troxell "21st Century Classroom”. This student-centered approach to education empowers teachers through effective and practical technology, supported by a comprehensive professional development model. Every session a Lumens document camera will be raffled!

To Blog or Not to Blog, That is the Question

Highland D

Presenter:Lori Burch, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES & Hilton Central Schools

Is blogging now yesterday's news or does it still provide a valuable teaching/learning tool in the elementary classroom? Come to this session to find out!  This session will examine some interesting, unusual ways elementary teachers are still using blogging to focus instruction and to propel learning beyond the classroom walls.

Strategies for Saving Money by Deploying Linux and Open Source Software

Highland E

Presenter:Warren Luebkeman, Open 1-to-1

This presentation will show attendees how they can reduce costs and deploy more technology in their schools. We will be discussing successful strategies for deploying Linux and open source software, with special focus on thin clients and Linux netbooks. This presentation is an opportunity for attendees
to learn about how to take advantage of these technologies to leverage their IT budgets.

Using SchoolTube for Safe, FREE Video Sharing Online

Highland F

Presenter:Robert Zdrojewski, Amherst Central School District

Learn how schools across the country are using SchoolTube as the safe, moderated alternative to share video productions like student newscasts, classroom media projects, staff development presentations and much more. SchoolTube is the recognized leader for moderated, FREE Internet media sharing for teachers and students. All content must be approved by registered teachers, follow local school guidelines, and adhere to high standards. Learn more at SchoolTube.com

21st Century Learning Starts with Student-Lead Projects*

Highland G

Presenter:Denise MacDevette, Tech4Learning Inc.

Learn how to infuse technology into your classroom with easy-to-use tools to create digital stories, flash animations, video podcasts, digital portfolios, public service announcements, and more.

Sugar in Your Schools: Bringing the Free/Open Source Learning Platform to All Systems and All Students.

Highland H

Presenters:Stephen Jacobs, Rochester Institute of Technology;Gerald Ardito, Croton on Hudson Middle School and Pace University
The award-winning Sugar software platform, originally developed for the One Laptop Per Child program, now runs on a wide variety of computer systems and can be run in schools without requiring an XO hardware deployment. In this session we’ll look at how Sugar has been deployed at Croton on the Hudson Middle School, Gardner Pilot Academy, a Boston public elementary school, and other schools around the world. We’ll also discuss how you might use it to empower your students by using the already developed educational software programs (called Activities) or develop your own.

Digital Portfolios: Transforming Assessment and Changing School Culture*

Highland J

Presenters:David Niguidula, Ideas Consulting;Mary Ann Buch, Niagara Wheatfield

How can students demonstrate standards while expressing their individuality? Learn how schools use digital portfolios across the grade levels, and how you can collect student work to show growth over time. We will also discuss how portfolios can help connect many school initiatives from curriculum mapping to individual learning plans.

Integrating Macs into a PC Environment

Highland K

Presenters:Bill Reynolds, Herkimer BOCES/Mount Markham;Carol Dumka, Mount Markham Elementary  

How and why do you introduce Macs into a PC school district? This session will describe the plan and reasoning behind the introduction of macs in the Mount Markham CSD. It will cover what had to be done and the steps that needed to be taken in order for it to be successful. Planned projects for a targeted group of teachers to use macs in their classroom next year will also be discussed.  Time will be allotted for questions and discussion.

District Technology Assessment

Aqueduct AB

Presenters:Darlene Westinghouse, Ulster BOCES;Andrew Taylor, Ulster BOCES

This workshop will enhance participants' knowledge of the technology available in their own district, including hardware, software, and instructional.  This knowledge will assist them in taking the next steps to achieve their technology goals.

Systemic Change and System Change: A Model of 21st Century Learning Environment

Aqueduct CD

Presenter:Teh-yuan Wan, PhD., NYS Department of Education

This presentation will share a conceptual framework for systemically transforming our classrooms for 21st century learning and explore ways to systemically develop student-centric, technology-rich, active learning environment throughout the state school system.  The focus is on how to transform high-need schools and foster a paradigm shift from teacher-centric teaching to student-centric learning with a robust support system.

Controlling the Wild Web:Stop Students from Bypassing Your Defenses*

Cascade AB

Presenter:Chris Ridgway, Sophos

How can you detect and block anonymizing proxies to stop students from accessing content which can create security risks to your network? Sophos security expert, Chris Ridgeway, will discuss risks posed by Web 2.0., how anonymizing proxies compound that threat and best practices to thwart anonymizing proxies in your network.
* Update: This session has been renamed. Please visit the original page regarding this session.

Alexandria - CHECK IT OUT!*

Cascade CD

Presenter:Richard Dolph, Alexandria by COMPanion

See Alexandria Library Automation -a powerful, fully-integrated, cross-platform library automation system.

Effective use of Clickers in the Classroom*

Cascade EF

Presenter:Wayne Brooke, Turning Technologies

This session will focus on the use of TurningPoint student response systems in the classroom as both a formative and summative assessment tool.  Gathering student data in the moment, and using that data to provide differentiated instruction to progress with each students' needs in mind.

Creative Computer Literacy Instruction

Hyatt – Regency Ballroom C – Higher Education Paper Discussion

Presenter:Dr.Barbara Ann Sherman, PhD., Buffalo State College and Mark Marino, MS, Erie Community College

Participants will glean access to and utilization of innovative and unique methods to complement computer literacy instruction. This presentation will provide tried and true successful computer literacy tools and activities to immediately employ upon leaving the session.