Technology and the Elementary Curriculum
19/11/07 08:00 AM
Title: Technology and the Elementary Curriculum
Presenters: Abby DeMarco, Deb Wordingham
This workshop will focus on a variety of K-6 technology projects based on all areas of curriculum. Attendees will leave with a wide variety of projects that they can integrate into their traditional teaching methods. Standard applications as well as some new affordable ones will be demonstrated.
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Presenters: Abby DeMarco, Deb Wordingham
This workshop will focus on a variety of K-6 technology projects based on all areas of curriculum. Attendees will leave with a wide variety of projects that they can integrate into their traditional teaching methods. Standard applications as well as some new affordable ones will be demonstrated.
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Delivering Mission Critical Applications—Instructions, Emergency Communications, Security Microtech Information Systems Inc: Strategic Partner for Critical Communications in Education
19/11/07 08:00 AM
Title: Delivering Mission Critical
Applications—Instructions, Emergency Communications,
Security
Microtech Information Systems Inc: Strategic Partner for Critical Communications in Education
Presenters: Tom Atkins, Mark Francetic
Part I: Solutions for Safety and Incident Preparedness
"I need technologies that help me maintain a safe environment for my students and teachers." Planning and preparedness are critical during times of emergency. Recent events across the country demonstrate the importance of being prepared, and how to respond to internal and external factors during an incident. Leveraging your technology infrastructure can strengthen your ability to successfully navigate during major and minor incidents. Avaya will present solutions and methodologies that are being utilized today, to assist school districts throughout the country for incident preparedness and safety.
Part II: Mission Critical Application Delivery over Wi-Fi:
Almost all of the applications school districts are deploying these days are mission critical. From personal safety to student information management, these systems are now critical to District operations and academic success. With a secure, reliable wireless network, you can enable mission-critical applications such as video streaming, student information system, surveillance cameras, and telephony with the same reliability and performance as with your Ethernet (wired) network. Meru Networks will review best practices and solutions for designing and deploying a Wi-Fi network that allows K-12 schools to get the most from their investment.
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Microtech Information Systems Inc: Strategic Partner for Critical Communications in Education
Presenters: Tom Atkins, Mark Francetic
Part I: Solutions for Safety and Incident Preparedness
"I need technologies that help me maintain a safe environment for my students and teachers." Planning and preparedness are critical during times of emergency. Recent events across the country demonstrate the importance of being prepared, and how to respond to internal and external factors during an incident. Leveraging your technology infrastructure can strengthen your ability to successfully navigate during major and minor incidents. Avaya will present solutions and methodologies that are being utilized today, to assist school districts throughout the country for incident preparedness and safety.
Part II: Mission Critical Application Delivery over Wi-Fi:
Almost all of the applications school districts are deploying these days are mission critical. From personal safety to student information management, these systems are now critical to District operations and academic success. With a secure, reliable wireless network, you can enable mission-critical applications such as video streaming, student information system, surveillance cameras, and telephony with the same reliability and performance as with your Ethernet (wired) network. Meru Networks will review best practices and solutions for designing and deploying a Wi-Fi network that allows K-12 schools to get the most from their investment.
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Senteos and Airliners-Smart Technology in the Classroom
19/11/07 08:00 AM
Title: Senteos and Airliners-Smart Technology in the
Classroom
Presenters: Bethany Vargason, Larry Curreri
Anyone thinking of using personal response devices in the classroom? Do they really encourage student participation, engagement, and learning? This presentation will provide an opportunity for teachers to assess how the use of such technology in the classroom may indeed do all of the above. One district's experience in the use of Smart technology.
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Presenters: Bethany Vargason, Larry Curreri
Anyone thinking of using personal response devices in the classroom? Do they really encourage student participation, engagement, and learning? This presentation will provide an opportunity for teachers to assess how the use of such technology in the classroom may indeed do all of the above. One district's experience in the use of Smart technology.
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Digital Storytelling 2.0: What's Next?
19/11/07 08:00 AM
Title: Digital Storytelling 2.0: What's Next?
Presenter: David Jakes
You've started using digital storytelling with kids. You've had successes. But what's next, and how can you grow your use or program? This session explores the new tools, media, and networks of digital storytelling that will enable students to further extend their voice and engage in a lifetime of contribution.
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Presenter: David Jakes
You've started using digital storytelling with kids. You've had successes. But what's next, and how can you grow your use or program? This session explores the new tools, media, and networks of digital storytelling that will enable students to further extend their voice and engage in a lifetime of contribution.
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Internet Bookmarking Tools
19/11/07 08:00 AM
Title: Internet Bookmarking Tools
Presenter: Stephen Bittner
There are a variety of web based tools for bookmarking websites and for publishing website online. These are an essential set of tools for teachers and professional developers who use the Internet. This will be a repeat of last years popular session with some exciting new additions.
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Presenter: Stephen Bittner
There are a variety of web based tools for bookmarking websites and for publishing website online. These are an essential set of tools for teachers and professional developers who use the Internet. This will be a repeat of last years popular session with some exciting new additions.
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Forms & Collaboration for Teachers and Administrators using Adobe Acrobat
19/11/07 08:00 AM
Title: Forms & Collaboration for Teachers and
Administrators using Adobe Acrobat
Presenters: Bob Long, Tim Plumer
Learning involves documents, and those documents come in many shapes, sizes, and types. If those documents are designed to collect information, such as tests and forms, anything to streamline the process will help you. Plus, since much of the work goes to getting the documents ready for final delivery, a tool to speed this up will shorten your day. Adobe Acrobat will make both tasks faster and easier. Learn how in this session.
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Presenters: Bob Long, Tim Plumer
Learning involves documents, and those documents come in many shapes, sizes, and types. If those documents are designed to collect information, such as tests and forms, anything to streamline the process will help you. Plus, since much of the work goes to getting the documents ready for final delivery, a tool to speed this up will shorten your day. Adobe Acrobat will make both tasks faster and easier. Learn how in this session.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Resources Available at the NYS GIS Clearinghouse
19/11/07 08:00 AM
Title: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and
Resources Available at the NYS GIS Clearinghouse
Presenter: John JB Borst
The NYS GIS Coordination Program facilitates GIS data development and sharing across New York. An overview will be provided of GIS and the many FREE resources available at the NYS GIS Clearinghouse http://www.nysgis.state.ny.us, including aerial photographs, GIS data, user groups, lesson plans, a GIS Help Desk & more.
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Presenter: John JB Borst
The NYS GIS Coordination Program facilitates GIS data development and sharing across New York. An overview will be provided of GIS and the many FREE resources available at the NYS GIS Clearinghouse http://www.nysgis.state.ny.us, including aerial photographs, GIS data, user groups, lesson plans, a GIS Help Desk & more.
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Using Web 2.0 Tools for a More Differentiated Classroom
19/11/07 08:00 AM
Title: Using Web 2.0 Tools for a More Differentiated
Classroom
Presenters: Sarah Martabano, Linda Brandon
Differentiated instruction produces significant improvement in student outcomes. Students' use of technology should also be differentiated in the same way. Making strong connections to outcomes inclusive of web 2.0 tools as well as other technologies lends itself to the long strives for seamless integration of technology into classroom practices.
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Presenters: Sarah Martabano, Linda Brandon
Differentiated instruction produces significant improvement in student outcomes. Students' use of technology should also be differentiated in the same way. Making strong connections to outcomes inclusive of web 2.0 tools as well as other technologies lends itself to the long strives for seamless integration of technology into classroom practices.
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Literacy and the Brain: A Neuroscience and Technology Approach for Struggling Readers
19/11/07 08:00 AM
Title: Literacy and the Brain: A Neuroscience and
Technology Approach for Struggling Readers
Presenters: Elizabeth Kaplan, Deborah Golley
Fast ForWord software is a life changing intervention for reluctant and struggling readers that has had profound effects on students in our districts. This scientifically based product helps students improve the cognitive skills of memory, attention, processing and sequencing that are essential for academic learning and success.
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Presenters: Elizabeth Kaplan, Deborah Golley
Fast ForWord software is a life changing intervention for reluctant and struggling readers that has had profound effects on students in our districts. This scientifically based product helps students improve the cognitive skills of memory, attention, processing and sequencing that are essential for academic learning and success.
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Connecting Curriculum - Connecting Minds
19/11/07 08:00 AM
Title: Connecting Curriculum - Connecting Minds
Presenters: John Pinto, Dan Lake
Using math support as a model, the presenters will show how teachers in various districts use an online learning management system to provide students and parents with tutorial support at home as well as in school.
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Presenters: John Pinto, Dan Lake
Using math support as a model, the presenters will show how teachers in various districts use an online learning management system to provide students and parents with tutorial support at home as well as in school.
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