NYSCATE 2007 Podcasting

The Quest for Success

Using Technology Literacy Data to Inform Instruction Surrounding 21st Century Skills

Title: Using Technology Literacy Data to Inform Instruction Surrounding 21st Century Skills

Presenter: Mary Wrynn

This presentation will provide attendees with insight into how an authentic technology literacy assessment can provide critical data that educators need to support improved student learning outcomes. With accurate insight into students’ technology literacy, educators can make decisions to inform and individualize instruction, evaluate technology resource use, and help set goals for future technology programs. Learn how a technology literacy assessment also helps districts meet accountability requirements by providing a valid and accurate standard for technology literacy and the proficiency data necessary to show progress toward accountability goals.

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Imagine the Possibilities for K12 with ANG

Title: Imagine the Possibilities for K12 with ANGEL LMS

Presenter: Katie Gallagher

Explore innovative applications of a learning management system in a traditional K12 classroom for classroom management, curriculum and instruction, and, assessment. Learn how to empower your students and make your classroom thrive through examining creative examples from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Learn how to create time and improve learning outcomes.

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Intel Teach

Title: Intel Teach

Presenter: Stephen Bittner

The Intel® Teach Program is a research-proven, worldwide professional development program that helps educators enhance 21st century learning through the effective use of technology. This session will introduce the different parts of the program and provide information about NYS Teacher Centers leadership role in the statewide initiative.

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Imagine the Possibilities for K12 with ANGEL LMS

Title: Imagine the Possibilities for K12 with ANGEL LMS

Presenter: Katie Gallagher

Explore innovative applications of a learning management system in a traditional K12 classroom for classroom management, curriculum and instruction, and, assessment. Learn how to empower your students and make your classroom thrive through examining creative examples from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Learn how to create time and improve learning outcomes.

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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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Self-Directed Learning with Technology in the K-12 Classroom

Title: Self-Directed Learning with Technology in the K-12 Classroom

Presenters: Jim Dieso, Mike Amante

Come learn about a set of custom targeted technology curriculum where students learn to independently create exciting technology projects of all kinds! See how one district has developed a model where classroom teachers, Teaching Assistants, Library Media Specialists and Technology staff have implemented such a program successfully in their district.

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Experience the 21st Century Intelligent Classroom by Dell and Interwrite.

Title: Experience the 21st Century Intelligent Classroom by Dell and Interwrite.

Presenter: Gerry Fry

Utilizing an interactive whiteboard and award-winning lesson-design software, we will demonstrate sample lessons and exercises from a range of subject areas and grade levels that help students maintain focus and make teaching effective and learning truly enjoyable! Additional peripheral devices will simulate actual classroom participation by students, addressing both formative and summative assessment pieces.

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21st Century Classroom Solutions Imperative to Millennial Student Success

Title: 21st Century Classroom Solutions Imperative to Millennial Student Success

Presenter: Joel Ryan

Engage, Empower & Motivate Your Students with 21st century classroom interactive products. Come and join us for a fun time and see whats new in todays 21st century classrooms. With special guest speaker Stephanie Sammartino "Grant Specialist" .

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Educational Leadership Panel

Title: Educational Leadership Panel

Presenter: Pete Reilly

Join Pete Reilly, President of NYSCATE as he facilitates a panel of educational leaders as they explore strategies for transforming teaching and learning. The panel will include: teachers, students, building, district, community, business, and state education leaders.

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Are You Supporting Your School's Academic Priorities Through Your Technology Use?

Title: Are You Supporting Your School's Academic Priorities Through Your Technology Use?

Presenter: Harry Tuttle Ed.D.

The critical question is not technology use or frequency; the question is how your technology use contributes to the school's academic priorities. The session explores a process to discern the match or mismatch between what teachers report as their technology uses, their classrom use, and the school's academic priorities.

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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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21st Century Classroom Solutions Imperative to Millennial Student Success

Title: 21st Century Classroom Solutions Imperative to Millennial Student Success

Presenter: Joel Ryan

ENGAGE, EMPOWER & MOTIVATE YOUR STUDENTS With 21st century classroom
interactive products.Come and join us for a fun time and see whats new in todays 21st century classrooms. With special guest speaker Stephanie Sammartino "Grant Specialist" .

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21st Century Classroom Solutions Imperative to Millennial Student Success

Title: 21st Century Classroom Solutions Imperative to Millennial Student Success

Presenter: Joel Ryan

Discription: Engage, Empower & Motivate Your Students with 21st century classroom interactive products. Come and join us for a fun time and see whats new in todays 21st century classrooms. With special guest speaker Stephanie Sammartino "Grant Specialist" .

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The Power and Promise of One-to-One Computing

Title: The Power and Promise of One-to-One Computing

Presenter: Michael Radday, Cynthia Hart

This interactive workshop will focus on how teaching and learning can be transformed in a one-to-one computing environment. Special emphasis will be placed on leveraging the power of technology to create collaborative, inquiry-based learning environments that will prepare students to be successful in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

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