NYSCATE 2007 Podcasting

The Quest for Success

It's Clear to Me! Building Number Sense Through Literature Connections and Technology

Title: It's Clear to Me! Building Number Sense Through Literature Connections and Technology

Presenter: Fraiser Gordon

Participants will engage in on-computer and off-computer activities that help to develop the conceptual knowledge of number sense and operations through literature connections and technology. Each participant receives a sample CD and lesson plan.

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Tablet PC's as an Instructional Tool

Title: Tablet PC's as an Instructional Tool

Presenters: Patricia Sullivan, Michael Strauss

The Hilton Village Elementary school is piloting the use of Tablet PC's as a teacher tool to create an engaging instructional environment. We will demonstrate how we are using this tool to connect with our multi-media students and how other staff, including administrators and support personnel, are discovering unique applications.

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Enhancing Early Literacy With Technology

Title: Enhancing Early Literacy With Technology

Presenter: Heather Caufman

As a result of poor reading achievement, the United States Government requested the National Reading Panel complete a study to determine the factors important to reading success. The panel presented the results in five areas: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Participants will learn how technology can support this research.

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Technology and the Elementary Curriculum

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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Don't Forget Social Studies, A Discipline that Kids Love!

Title: Don't Forget Social Studies, A Discipline that Kids Love!

Presenter: Linda Brandon, Elaine Alden

How do I make time for Social Studies in my elementary classroom? In this session you will learn about a standards-based social studies curriculum for grades 1 - 5 that is integrated with ELA. And....it's completely web-based and available 24-7 on a secure website. Want to learn more and how your district can participate in this affordable solution? Attend this session and find out!

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Integrating Technology with Elementary Students

Title: Integrating Technology with Elementary Students

Presenter: Ann Balthaser

Technology is integrated into a primary class but ideas will work with most elementary classrooms. Skills have been identified and steps taken to teach students how to save files, word process, create powerpoints, and use the Internet. Lessons are designed to build on skills and many are easily integrated into current lessons and practices.

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