NYSSTL –Technology Leadership for the 21st Century

Highland A

Presenters:Denise Krohn, Greater Amsterdam SD;Leanne Grandjean, Granville CSD
This EETT funded grant is a perfect example of how sharing between regions can help the whole state. The students are the future of learning in every school, and we hope that this model and the examples we share encourage more student-centered and student-empowering uses of technology in middle schools, and all schools, state-wide.

Impact of State Comptroller's Audits On IT

Highland B

Presenter:Michael Lanckton, Solvay Union Free School District

This will empower attendees with the factual evidence needed to update policies, practices, and IT systems to comply with public audits.

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!

5 Ways for School Districts to Do More with Less through Technology*

Highland D

Presenter:Wendy Papkoff, Blackboard

With the nation's economic challenges and the prospect of the state and local budget shortfalls, school systems everywhere are facing budgetary pressures and the possibility of significant reductions. Learn how districts using a Learning Management System (LMS) make classrooms: more dynamic and engaging for students of all learning styles; more integrated with communication and collaboration tools; more transparent to parents and school administrators; and all the while making teachers more efficient so they can focus on the unique needs of their students.

School TV Made Easy with Adobe Visual Communicator

Highland F

Presenter:Robert Zdrojewski, Amherst Central School District

Serving as Adobe’s Model School TV Program , Amherst Middle School's Tech TV Program has been recognized nationwide for producing live "green screened" daily news shows and classroom video projects since 2003. Join Technology Teacher and Adobe Education Leader Mr. Rob Zdrojewski for an inside look at how affordable and simple Visual Communicator makes school Television production, now possible on any size budget. Visit http://www.AmherstTechTV.org for more information and to view sample morning shows and student projects.

Becoming 21st Century Ready*

Highland G

Presenter:Laurie Lynch, Atomic Learning

It is impossible to ignore the emphasis on 21st century skills and their link to global competitiveness. Educators know they are important, but what does it mean? In this session, we will discuss 21st century skills, how they are impacting education and how districts can address 21st century teacher training.

Students as Producers, Reaching out to the World!

Highland H

Presenters:Joann DePue, Springville Griffith Institute;Ben Higgins, Springville Griffith Institute

How do you connect to a 21st century student? Engage them by utilizing the tools available. This presentation will show a variety of student produced projects from elementary through high school. Though their comments you will be amazed at the talents and creativity of all students.

Open Knowledge: Finding and Sharing for the Classroom and Professional Development

Highland J

Presenter:Stephen O'Connor, Wells Central School

Attendees will discover a new world of content for professional development and classroom use through Internet resources featuring Open Knowledge. Open knowledge content can be used and shared freely by education professionals and others. They will be encouraged to share their knowledge, expertise, and content using the Internet and appropriate licensing.

Gaming and Learning

Highland K

Presenter:Catherine Parsons, Pine Plains Central Shool District

The video game industry is the second largest entertainment industry and a ubiquitous to two full generations. Video gaming is in and of itself is a subset of media literacy and needs to be understood. Leaders need to look at deconstructing the concepts of motivation and engagement programed into video games, how that theory applies to teaching and learning, and explore the ways play can be incorporated into the learning environment to demonstrate an understanding of their target audience and the scope of media literacy.

Data Analysis: ROI that Drives Student Performance

Aqueduct CD

Presenter:Greg Partch, Hudson Falls Central Schools

Because it attempts to look at both in-school and out-of-school use of technology, the research project at Hudson Falls SD offers a more comprehensive and unique view of how technology actually is used by young people and more importantly the multitude of ways in which that use impacts students’ lives and learning. In addition to extending a research base on technology and learning, results of this study are intended to be used in a multiple of ways, including guiding the decision-making of the school staff.

Common Goal Systems*

Cascade AB

Presenter:Lisa Taube, Common Goal Systems

Common Goal Systems provides web-based services to help schools improve the quality of education and increase student performance. TeacherEase provides standards-based curriculum mapping, lesson planning and gradebook used by teachers, administrators, students and parents. School Insight is an economical full-featured web-based student management system that simplifies administration of student information.

Classroom for Tomorrow*

Cascade CD

Presenter:Julie Butkunas, Spectrum Industries

This innovative product will promote classroom flexibility and provide 100% utilization of the classroom. Interactive lecterns provide all instructors equal access to technology and communication tools in their learning space.

Digital Citizenship: Teach Your Students How To Use Technology Responsibly*

Cascade EF

Presenter:Laura Agrusti, BrainPOP

Attendees will collaborate and discuss digital citizenship and connect this new knowledge to 21st century learning resources available on BrainPOP. Topics include: blogs, internet safety, email and IM, and more. Attendees will leave with a digital citizenship toolkit that can easily be integrated into their curriculum after the session.

Web Design in Service Learning

Hyatt – Regency Ballroom C– Higher Education Paper Discussion

Presenter:Dr.Ruth X Guo, PhD., Buffalo State College

Students have been involved in Web-oriented service-learning efforts in a variety of graduate-level courses, including Authoring for Educators, and Integrating Technology into the Curriculum. This study focused on what and how students have learned through the process of developing Web sites for community organizations. The study also addresses some of the issues and challenges that student Web designers frequently encounter during their project experiences.

Learning in Motion! Addressing Students’ Mobility Learning Preferences Using Technology

Hyatt – Regency Ballroom C– Higher Education Paper Discussion

Presenter:Dr.Stephen E. Gareau, PhD., Buffalo State College

This study examined the effects of mobility-oriented activities on student engagement, satisfaction, and learning in graduate-level educational technology courses. Between Fall 2007 and Fall 2009, various types of activities were used, including scavenger hunts, letterboxing, and museum field trips. Study findings reveal that mobility-oriented activities can help to promote student engagement, satisfaction, and learning.