NYSCATE 2007 Podcasting

The Quest for Success

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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Study Island's web-based NYS assessment preparation programs

Title: Study Island's web-based NYS assessment preparation programs

Presenter: Andrea Fontana

Study Island is an entirely web-based NYS assessment preparation program that uses multiple study modes, including interactive games, to teach and assess each skill outlined in the NYS Learning Standards. As students work through the self-paced program, teachers and administrators can generate detailed diagnostic reports tracking individual and group performance.

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Google's Cool Tools for Teachers and Students

Title: Google's Cool Tools for Teachers and Students

Presenters: Carol LaRow, Tom Short

See Google’s new, innovative tools for teachers and students which are WEB based and “free.” They work on any platform, from any computer, any time. They include tools for collaborating online, working on documents in real time, group discussions, file sharing, blogs, creating WEB pages, online notebooks, editing and sharing photos, customizing the news and more. Two Google Certified Teachers will present.

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Understanding and Utilizing Data through DataMentor

Title: Understanding and Utilizing Data through DataMentor

Presenter: Tony Tripolone

DataMentor takes the guess work out of State Standardized Test data. Attendees will learn how to access data, analyze data, and apply what they have learned to better enhance classroom learning. DataMentor offers testing information as well as resources to lessen performance gaps.

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Google Earth and Google Maps: The Next Killer Apps

Title: Google Earth and Google Maps: The Next Killer Apps

Presenter: David Jakes

Two of the hottest technologies available, Google Earth and Google Maps, can provide an engaging, geographical context for student learning. In this session, learn about the technical requirements of both tools, best practice instructional examples, and how to build your own Google Earth and Maps lessons!

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Enhancing Education through Online Courses

Title: Enhancing Education through Online Courses

Presenter: Tony Tripolone

AccelerateU offers many learning opportunities for students and teaching professionals from AP English to The Diverse Brain. Whether you are interested in student or professional development courses, come learn about these opportunities as well as the other resources available to those who participate at AccelerateU.

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Connecting Curriculum - Connecting Minds

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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Web Portal Discussion

Title: Web Portal Discussion

Presenter: Barb Lipiew

Learn how to use Web technology to make services and information easier for the public to find and access. If you have a problem in need of a solution, our web portal team can help you solve it with technology. We will present concepts about Web presence, Web sites, Web content management, Web-based applications, and workflows.

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