Engaging Adolescents in Intermediate Science Through Online Activities
Engaging Adolescents in Intermediate Science Through
Online Activities
Presenter: Peter Rillero
Discusses virtual science education experiences to enhance learning. Presents research
suggesting virtual science experiences lead to the same gains as physical experiences, while the
time required is much less. A variety of virtual science education experiences will be presented
that are available from the Internet for free or low cost.
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Presenter: Peter Rillero
Discusses virtual science education experiences to enhance learning. Presents research
suggesting virtual science experiences lead to the same gains as physical experiences, while the
time required is much less. A variety of virtual science education experiences will be presented
that are available from the Internet for free or low cost.
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Transforming Education by Empowering Students
Transforming Education by Empowering Students
Presenter: Pete Reilly
Join Pete Reilly as he explores how schools can empower students to be more responsible and
engaged in their own learning. This interactive session will demonstrate how technology can be
a catalyst for creating active and engaging environments where students are empowered to
discover, explore, hypothesize and create.
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Presenter: Pete Reilly
Join Pete Reilly as he explores how schools can empower students to be more responsible and
engaged in their own learning. This interactive session will demonstrate how technology can be
a catalyst for creating active and engaging environments where students are empowered to
discover, explore, hypothesize and create.
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Active Learning in the 21st Century Classroom
Active Learning in the 21st Century Classroom
Presenter: Joel Ryan
Interactive whiteboards, wireless tablets and digital presenters 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 are educators that have
worked with teachers for over a decade 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.
Special guest speaker "Alex Urrea from Eduscapes"
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Presenter: Joel Ryan
Interactive whiteboards, wireless tablets and digital presenters 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 are educators that have
worked with teachers for over a decade 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.
Special guest speaker "Alex Urrea from Eduscapes"
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Build Critical Thinking Skills Using Distance Learning, Podcasting, Blogs, and Web Design
Build Critical Thinking Skills Using Distance Learning,
Podcasting, Blogs, and Web
Design
Presenter: Sandra Keppel
Explore the power of using project-based learning that encompasses distance learning to
enhance critical thinking skills and create authentic assessment tools. Your students will be
empowered to write research papers, podcasting scripts, and blogs that address higher-order
thinking of synthesis and evaluation, as well as create their own web designs.
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Design
Presenter: Sandra Keppel
Explore the power of using project-based learning that encompasses distance learning to
enhance critical thinking skills and create authentic assessment tools. Your students will be
empowered to write research papers, podcasting scripts, and blogs that address higher-order
thinking of synthesis and evaluation, as well as create their own web designs.
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Using Your Bean
Using Your Bean
Presenter: Brian Blaszak & Donna Frymire
This session will showcase the basics of how to utilize your Bean which you received as part of
NYSCATE this year. Discussions of classroom use, how to share and the basics of use will all be
presented.
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Presenter: Brian Blaszak & Donna Frymire
This session will showcase the basics of how to utilize your Bean which you received as part of
NYSCATE this year. Discussions of classroom use, how to share and the basics of use will all be
presented.
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Building Students' Vocabulary Using Technology
Building Students' Vocabulary Using Technology
Presenter: David Mileham
Based on research conducted by Robert Marzano, this workshop will focus on building the
vocabulary of students using technology. Teachers will be exposed to technology resources and
methods used to develop deep understandings of vocabulary terms used in content areas.
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Presenter: David Mileham
Based on research conducted by Robert Marzano, this workshop will focus on building the
vocabulary of students using technology. Teachers will be exposed to technology resources and
methods used to develop deep understandings of vocabulary terms used in content areas.
Podcast
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AccelerateU: Student Online Courses
AccelerateU: Student Online Courses
Presenter: Michele Messenger
AccelerateU is a New York State Student Online Course system, offering many High School and
some Middle School courses. Courses range from core, to elective to Advanced Placement.
Taught by NYS teachers and aligned to NYS standards, these courses can be used for credit
recovery, scheduling conflicts or accelerated study.
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Presenter: Michele Messenger
AccelerateU is a New York State Student Online Course system, offering many High School and
some Middle School courses. Courses range from core, to elective to Advanced Placement.
Taught by NYS teachers and aligned to NYS standards, these courses can be used for credit
recovery, scheduling conflicts or accelerated study.
Podcast
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Navigating Wireless Communication in the Classroom with TI Navigator
Navigating Wireless Communication in the Classroom with
TI Navigator
Presenter: Lisa Blank
Come learn about the newest TI-Navigator system. Create a powerful connection between
students and educator by wirelessly networking each student’s graphing calculator to the
classroom computer. Track the progress of individual students or a class in real time. Use
instant feedback to create a dynamic learning environment proven by research to increase
student success. This is a powerful tool for use in all academic disciplines.
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Presenter: Lisa Blank
Come learn about the newest TI-Navigator system. Create a powerful connection between
students and educator by wirelessly networking each student’s graphing calculator to the
classroom computer. Track the progress of individual students or a class in real time. Use
instant feedback to create a dynamic learning environment proven by research to increase
student success. This is a powerful tool for use in all academic disciplines.
Podcast
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The Pitfalls of Technology and How to Crawl Out of Them
The Pitfalls of Technology and How to Crawl Out of Them
Presenter: Stuart Shoots
Do you see the value of technology in the classroom but are hesitant to use it? During this
session, participants will engage in discussions around issues facing educators in today’s ever
evolving world of technology. Participants will use and be introduced to up and coming
technologies embedded within the discussion.
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Presenter: Stuart Shoots
Do you see the value of technology in the classroom but are hesitant to use it? During this
session, participants will engage in discussions around issues facing educators in today’s ever
evolving world of technology. Participants will use and be introduced to up and coming
technologies embedded within the discussion.
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Thin Client Using VMware VDI & Hardware
Thin Client Using VMware VDI & HP Hardware
Presenter: Rob Noble
Transform the way you deploy and Manage desktops. Learn how you can save money on
energy, save break-fix time and have techs available for projects that make your users more
productive, increase security, discourage theft and save on hardware costs by using computers
that have a longer life.
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Presenter: Rob Noble
Transform the way you deploy and Manage desktops. Learn how you can save money on
energy, save break-fix time and have techs available for projects that make your users more
productive, increase security, discourage theft and save on hardware costs by using computers
that have a longer life.
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Rod Serling Video Festival
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Presenter: Lawrence Kassan
The Rod Serling Video Festival, a K-12 student video festival started in 1995 to promote the
creative use of video technology in both the home and classroom, has been steadily gaining in
popularity among students, educators, and parents throughout the state of New York. Whether
it is a comedy, drama, or animated work one thing you can be sure of… you will be both inspired
and amazed at the quality of work being performed by these young people. The presentation
will include screening of award winning student produced videos from previous year’s (each
video is 5 minutes or less), a discussion on the creative process, information about entering the
festival, and the various prize and award categories. Educators will also see how to team with
the Rod Serling Video Festival to initiate a video program at your school or to compliment any
existing video production classes already in progress. Opportunities for Distance Learning
Broadcasts or site visits will be discussed.
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Presenter: Lawrence Kassan
The Rod Serling Video Festival, a K-12 student video festival started in 1995 to promote the
creative use of video technology in both the home and classroom, has been steadily gaining in
popularity among students, educators, and parents throughout the state of New York. Whether
it is a comedy, drama, or animated work one thing you can be sure of… you will be both inspired
and amazed at the quality of work being performed by these young people. The presentation
will include screening of award winning student produced videos from previous year’s (each
video is 5 minutes or less), a discussion on the creative process, information about entering the
festival, and the various prize and award categories. Educators will also see how to team with
the Rod Serling Video Festival to initiate a video program at your school or to compliment any
existing video production classes already in progress. Opportunities for Distance Learning
Broadcasts or site visits will be discussed.
Podcast
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Web 2.0 Tools in the Elementary Classroom
Web 2.0 tools in the Elementary Classroom
Presenter: Sarah Indermill & Janet & Kim Bunce & Bigelow
In a world of digital learners, Web 2.0 tools can be used to enhance elementary students
learning. Join us to see how elementary teachers can use tools such as blogs, podcasts and
wikis within their classroom curriculum. Note: This session is a bring your own laptop session.
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Presenter: Sarah Indermill & Janet & Kim Bunce & Bigelow
In a world of digital learners, Web 2.0 tools can be used to enhance elementary students
learning. Join us to see how elementary teachers can use tools such as blogs, podcasts and
wikis within their classroom curriculum. Note: This session is a bring your own laptop session.
Podcast
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Tell It Like It Is! Creating Digital Stories
Tell It Like It Is! Creating Digital Stories
Presenter: Denise Mac Devette
Learn how to use digital storytelling to involve students in classroom content, providing a
relevant platform for them to showcase their learning. Participants will view cross curriculum
samples, learn the process for digital storytelling and be ready to implement digital storytelling
into their current classroom curriculum.
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Presenter: Denise Mac Devette
Learn how to use digital storytelling to involve students in classroom content, providing a
relevant platform for them to showcase their learning. Participants will view cross curriculum
samples, learn the process for digital storytelling and be ready to implement digital storytelling
into their current classroom curriculum.
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Death by a Thousand Bullets: Killing Me Slowly with PowerPoint
Death by a Thousand Bullets: Killing Me Slowly with PowerPoint
Presenter: Frank Sobierajski
NYSCATE should be showcasing the best Power Points ever seen but it doesn’t always. How's
yours? This session will focus on making better presentations using PowerPoint. Ever thought
about a bullet-less PP or interplay with images and sounds? This session will help you and your
students create better presentations!
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Google’s “Cool,” Tools for Teachers and Students
Google’s “Cool,” Tools for Teachers and Students
Presenter: Carol LaRow
See Google’s great WEB 2.0 tools for teachers and students, presented by a “Google Certified
Teacher.” Customize a start page for “personal learning environments,” have students
collaborate in peer-to-peer learning as they share projects assets, write, and edit online. Create
custom Maps, with placemarkers and photos imported from WEB Album, that can be embedded
on a WEB page or Blog and viewed in Google Earth. Customize searches, learn the “many”
features of News; use Docs, Presentations, Spreadsheets, and Forms; create WEB pages,
design custom search engines, keep online Notebooks, and discover what gadgets can do!
Observe geography and places in literature come alive as you “fly” students around the World
using Google Earth’s satellite imagery.
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Presenter: Carol LaRow
See Google’s great WEB 2.0 tools for teachers and students, presented by a “Google Certified
Teacher.” Customize a start page for “personal learning environments,” have students
collaborate in peer-to-peer learning as they share projects assets, write, and edit online. Create
custom Maps, with placemarkers and photos imported from WEB Album, that can be embedded
on a WEB page or Blog and viewed in Google Earth. Customize searches, learn the “many”
features of News; use Docs, Presentations, Spreadsheets, and Forms; create WEB pages,
design custom search engines, keep online Notebooks, and discover what gadgets can do!
Observe geography and places in literature come alive as you “fly” students around the World
using Google Earth’s satellite imagery.
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Waking EdTech from its Coma
WakingEdTech from its Coma
Presenter: Gary Stager
Lulled into a false sleep by a glut of new technologies but without any real action as we discuss
more than we actually do. We Tweet, Skype, or Blog but EdTech is still in a deep coma keeping
the promises of technology from being realized. It is time to apply the paddles and shock
EdTech back to wakefulness. Come discuss with keynote speaker, Dr. Stager ways to change
the way we actually do technology integration.
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Presenter: Gary Stager
Lulled into a false sleep by a glut of new technologies but without any real action as we discuss
more than we actually do. We Tweet, Skype, or Blog but EdTech is still in a deep coma keeping
the promises of technology from being realized. It is time to apply the paddles and shock
EdTech back to wakefulness. Come discuss with keynote speaker, Dr. Stager ways to change
the way we actually do technology integration.
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2008 Title IID Grant - Technology Enhancing Language Learners – Impact on ELA/ELL Students
2008 Title IID Grant - Technology Enhancing Language
Learners – Impact on ELA/ELL
Students
Presenter: Barbara King & Serena Barresi
Title IID TELL program has infused technology into differentiated instruction of NYC DOE
ELA/ELL students. This workshop illustrates blogs, SchoolWires portal, interactive whiteboards,
podcasting, movie-making and PowerPoints. Two participating teachers will present teacher and
student-created work and discuss the impact these tools have had on their students’ learning.
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Presenter: Barbara King & Serena Barresi
Title IID TELL program has infused technology into differentiated instruction of NYC DOE
ELA/ELL students. This workshop illustrates blogs, SchoolWires portal, interactive whiteboards,
podcasting, movie-making and PowerPoints. Two participating teachers will present teacher and
student-created work and discuss the impact these tools have had on their students’ learning.
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Dunno Much About the Game Industry
Dunno Much About the Game Industry
Presenter: Steven Jacobs
Working in the Industry is scoring as high as the second choice of middle and high schools
students (after pro sports) in recent surveys. What are the careers? How can students be
prepared for them? Do they need advanced degrees? What should they be looking for in
higher education institutions? In this session we'll try to answer these questions and point you
to a variety of resources that will help both you and your students be better prepared for the road
ahead. Stephen Jacobs is a Professor of Game Design and Development at RIT and a Game
Designer for Ratatoskr Entertainment, Inc. He is the Outreach Coordinator for the Education
Special Interest Group of the International Game Developers Association.
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Presenter: Steven Jacobs
Working in the Industry is scoring as high as the second choice of middle and high schools
students (after pro sports) in recent surveys. What are the careers? How can students be
prepared for them? Do they need advanced degrees? What should they be looking for in
higher education institutions? In this session we'll try to answer these questions and point you
to a variety of resources that will help both you and your students be better prepared for the road
ahead. Stephen Jacobs is a Professor of Game Design and Development at RIT and a Game
Designer for Ratatoskr Entertainment, Inc. He is the Outreach Coordinator for the Education
Special Interest Group of the International Game Developers Association.
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Where Teachers Learn, Where Teachers Teach
Where Teachers Learn, Where Teachers Teach
Presenter: Sylvia Martinez
This session will present research that counters the idea that “not enough professional
development” is the cause of technology not being used in the classroom. For many teachers,
they only receive technology professional development outside the classroom, and it never
crosses the doorstep into the classroom. This session will explore two models of professional
development that cross that barrier: classroom embedded professional development and
student-led professional development.
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Presenter: Sylvia Martinez
This session will present research that counters the idea that “not enough professional
development” is the cause of technology not being used in the classroom. For many teachers,
they only receive technology professional development outside the classroom, and it never
crosses the doorstep into the classroom. This session will explore two models of professional
development that cross that barrier: classroom embedded professional development and
student-led professional development.
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Developing Digital Learning Spaces: From Vision to Reality
Developing Digital Learning Spaces: From Vision to
Reality
Presenter: David Jakes
Connective technologies have educators excited with their potential. This session explores the
implementation of a multi-dimensional digital space for teaching and learning. We'll examine
the intersection and interaction of three components: a course space, a student-content
creation space, and a knowledge commons that supports both, and how all three directly
support the development of learning literacies. Note: This session is a bring your own laptop
session.
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Presenter: David Jakes
Connective technologies have educators excited with their potential. This session explores the
implementation of a multi-dimensional digital space for teaching and learning. We'll examine
the intersection and interaction of three components: a course space, a student-content
creation space, and a knowledge commons that supports both, and how all three directly
support the development of learning literacies. Note: This session is a bring your own laptop
session.
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10 Standards-Based Formative Feedback Techniques For Your Classroom
10 Standards-Based Formative Feedback Techniques For
Your Classroom
Presenter: Harry Tuttle
Learn ten different techniques to give standards-based formative feedback in your classroom for
greater student achievement in the standards. The techniques are easy to create and to use
they directly move the students forward in their learning.
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Presenter: Harry Tuttle
Learn ten different techniques to give standards-based formative feedback in your classroom for
greater student achievement in the standards. The techniques are easy to create and to use
they directly move the students forward in their learning.
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Get a Voice in ESOL with Podcasting
Get a Voice in ESOL with Podcasting
Presenter: Liza Steffen & Randall Schenk
Give your ESOL students a reason to speak, a way to share their life experiences and dreams
and watch them take off. Do you want your students to practice their speech 38 times? At
Rochester Monroe High School we found that students are willing to practice numerous times in
order to make a podcast and be published at the ESOL website.
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Presenter: Liza Steffen & Randall Schenk
Give your ESOL students a reason to speak, a way to share their life experiences and dreams
and watch them take off. Do you want your students to practice their speech 38 times? At
Rochester Monroe High School we found that students are willing to practice numerous times in
order to make a podcast and be published at the ESOL website.
Podcast
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Creating eLearning Curriculum Using Adobe Solution
Creating eLearning Curriculum Using Adobe Solution
Presenter: Bob Long
Acrobat Connect Pro introduces capabilities for creating and deploying rich online
communications — including blended eLearning curriculum management for real-time and
self-paced training, plus a wider range of quiz types. Adobe Presenter software and the Acrobat
Connect Pro Training and Acrobat Connect Pro Events modules enable educators and schools to
extend the benefits of Acrobat Connect Pro and enhance their learning management systems
(LMSs)
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Presenter: Bob Long
Acrobat Connect Pro introduces capabilities for creating and deploying rich online
communications — including blended eLearning curriculum management for real-time and
self-paced training, plus a wider range of quiz types. Adobe Presenter software and the Acrobat
Connect Pro Training and Acrobat Connect Pro Events modules enable educators and schools to
extend the benefits of Acrobat Connect Pro and enhance their learning management systems
(LMSs)
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Effective and Engaging SMART Board Techniques
Effective and Engaging SMART Board Techniques
Presenter: David Kowalski & Bill Arcuri
The SmartBoard is a wonderful tool to use with your students — great for whole group, guided
practice, and independent practice exercises. In this session, we will look at the basic
SmartBoard tools, introduce the Smart Notebook software, and share with you our Top Ten
Interactive SmartBoard Lessons. The lessons will get you out of your seat to experience first
hand our Greatest Hits" from actual classroom use of the SmartBoard technology in Webster
schools."
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Presenter: David Kowalski & Bill Arcuri
The SmartBoard is a wonderful tool to use with your students — great for whole group, guided
practice, and independent practice exercises. In this session, we will look at the basic
SmartBoard tools, introduce the Smart Notebook software, and share with you our Top Ten
Interactive SmartBoard Lessons. The lessons will get you out of your seat to experience first
hand our Greatest Hits" from actual classroom use of the SmartBoard technology in Webster
schools."
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Creating a SMART Learning Community
Creating a SMART Learning Community -
Presenter: Cathleen Chamberlain & Mary Beth Fierro
Participants in this session will learn how effective instructional strategies are enhanced with the
use of SMART Boards, the SMART Senteo Interactive Response Systems, the SMART Airliner
Wireless Slate, the StudyZone, Interactive Educational Games and SMART Software. Discover
how this K - 12 initiative has yielded impressive results in engaging students , enhancing
academic performance and exciting an entire community! The presenters will actively engage
participants as they demonstrate the SMART Board and related technologies as an effective
instructional too.
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Presenter: Cathleen Chamberlain & Mary Beth Fierro
Participants in this session will learn how effective instructional strategies are enhanced with the
use of SMART Boards, the SMART Senteo Interactive Response Systems, the SMART Airliner
Wireless Slate, the StudyZone, Interactive Educational Games and SMART Software. Discover
how this K - 12 initiative has yielded impressive results in engaging students , enhancing
academic performance and exciting an entire community! The presenters will actively engage
participants as they demonstrate the SMART Board and related technologies as an effective
instructional too.
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Leaving Digital Footprints that Count
Leaving Digital Footprints that Count
Presenter: Stephen Ransom
In this highly digital and connected world, one's digital footprint is expected or required in many
instances, and is monitored in others. Educators must assist students in creating positive and
powerful digital footprints that work to their advantage, not simply ensure that such footprints
are sanitized or nonexistent altogether.
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Presenter: Stephen Ransom
In this highly digital and connected world, one's digital footprint is expected or required in many
instances, and is monitored in others. Educators must assist students in creating positive and
powerful digital footprints that work to their advantage, not simply ensure that such footprints
are sanitized or nonexistent altogether.
Podcast
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Building Students' Vocabulary Using Technology
Building Students' Vocabulary Using Technology
Presenter: David Mileham
Based on research conducted by Robert Marzano, this workshop will focus on building the
vocabulary of students using technology. Teachers will be exposed to technology resources and
methods used to develop deep understandings of vocabulary terms used in content areas.
Podcast
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Presenter: David Mileham
Based on research conducted by Robert Marzano, this workshop will focus on building the
vocabulary of students using technology. Teachers will be exposed to technology resources and
methods used to develop deep understandings of vocabulary terms used in content areas.
Podcast
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AccelerateU: Student Online Courses
AccelerateU: Student Online Courses
Presenter: Michele Messenger
AccelerateU is a New York State Student Online Course system, offering many High School and
some Middle School courses. Courses range from core, to elective to Advanced Placement.
Taught by NYS teachers and aligned to NYS standards, these courses can be used for credit
recovery, scheduling conflicts or accelerated study.
Building Students' Vocabulary Using Technology
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Presenter: Michele Messenger
AccelerateU is a New York State Student Online Course system, offering many High School and
some Middle School courses. Courses range from core, to elective to Advanced Placement.
Taught by NYS teachers and aligned to NYS standards, these courses can be used for credit
recovery, scheduling conflicts or accelerated study.
Building Students' Vocabulary Using Technology
Podcast
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Navigating Wireless Communication in the Classroom with TI Navigator
Navigating Wireless Communication in the Classroom with
TI Navigator
Presenter: Lisa Blank
Come learn about the newest TI-Navigator system. Create a powerful connection between
students and educator by wirelessly networking each student’s graphing calculator to the
classroom computer. Track the progress of individual students or a class in real time. Use
instant feedback to create a dynamic learning environment proven by research to increase
student success. This is a powerful tool for use in all academic disciplines.
Podcast
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Presenter: Lisa Blank
Come learn about the newest TI-Navigator system. Create a powerful connection between
students and educator by wirelessly networking each student’s graphing calculator to the
classroom computer. Track the progress of individual students or a class in real time. Use
instant feedback to create a dynamic learning environment proven by research to increase
student success. This is a powerful tool for use in all academic disciplines.
Podcast
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Engaging Elementary Learners Without Breaking the Bank
Engaging Elementary Learners Without Breaking the Bank
Presenter: Bill Arcuri & Dave Kowalski
Do you have computers, but no budget for software? Don't fret. We'll show you dozens of free,
interactive and engaging websites perfect for use with elementary learners. Explore along with
us as we discuss classroom-tested activities using free web-based tools, resources and lesson
plans. We'll also discuss tips for successful implementation of activities.
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Presenter: Bill Arcuri & Dave Kowalski
Do you have computers, but no budget for software? Don't fret. We'll show you dozens of free,
interactive and engaging websites perfect for use with elementary learners. Explore along with
us as we discuss classroom-tested activities using free web-based tools, resources and lesson
plans. We'll also discuss tips for successful implementation of activities.
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DataMentor: Using Data to Inform Instruction
DataMentor: Using Data to Inform Instruction
Presenter: Staci Autovino-Kemp
This session will provide an Overview of Datamentor. Datamentor is the friendly front door to
assessment data and solutions for classroom level teachers. Datamentor compares assessment
results from your individual school district versus your local BOCES aggregate results in order to
locate the gaps that exist in your district.
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Presenter: Staci Autovino-Kemp
This session will provide an Overview of Datamentor. Datamentor is the friendly front door to
assessment data and solutions for classroom level teachers. Datamentor compares assessment
results from your individual school district versus your local BOCES aggregate results in order to
locate the gaps that exist in your district.
Podcast
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NYSSTL –Technology Leadership for the 21st Century
NYSSTL –Technology Leadership for the 21st Century
Presenter: Dr. Lorraine Hohenforst & Stacy Ward
Learn how the HFM and WSWHE BOCES have created the New York State Student Technology
Leaders (NYSSTL) Club in 30 middle schools. Students help their teachers learn to use
technology and their classmates prove their tech literacy, creating a community of 21st century
learning in our schools.
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Presenter: Dr. Lorraine Hohenforst & Stacy Ward
Learn how the HFM and WSWHE BOCES have created the New York State Student Technology
Leaders (NYSSTL) Club in 30 middle schools. Students help their teachers learn to use
technology and their classmates prove their tech literacy, creating a community of 21st century
learning in our schools.
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Using Your Bean
Using Your Bean
Presenter: Brian Blaszak & Donna Frymire
This session will showcase the basics of how to utilize your Bean which you received as part of
NYSCATE this year. Discussions of classroom use, how to share and the basics of use will all be
presented.
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Presenter: Brian Blaszak & Donna Frymire
This session will showcase the basics of how to utilize your Bean which you received as part of
NYSCATE this year. Discussions of classroom use, how to share and the basics of use will all be
presented.
Podcast
nyscate08 nyscate08a05
Integrating Macs into Your District
Integrating Macs into Your District
Presenter: David Henderson
Macintosh computers have become an increasingly popular choice to purchase. This
presentation will cover particulars on how to incorporate Macs into your environment.
Integration with Active Directory, eDirectory, print servers, and desktop control will be
discussed.
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Presenter: David Henderson
Macintosh computers have become an increasingly popular choice to purchase. This
presentation will cover particulars on how to incorporate Macs into your environment.
Integration with Active Directory, eDirectory, print servers, and desktop control will be
discussed.
Podcast
nyscate08 nyscate08a03
Rubber to the Road: Making Technology Integration Work
Rubber to the Road: Making Technology Integration Work
Presenter: Michael Virgil & Philip Sheridan
This workshop will describe how to provide high end technology resources and staff
development to enhance instruction. A particular emphasis will be placed on the use of
technology to support district curriculum goals and the New York State Learning Standards.
Participants will be provided with information regarding the management of funds, purchase of
equipment and utilization of personnel to support technology. In addition, sample lesson plans,
best practices in technology, lists of software, and demonstration of software and hardware will
be provided.
Podcast
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Presenter: Michael Virgil & Philip Sheridan
This workshop will describe how to provide high end technology resources and staff
development to enhance instruction. A particular emphasis will be placed on the use of
technology to support district curriculum goals and the New York State Learning Standards.
Participants will be provided with information regarding the management of funds, purchase of
equipment and utilization of personnel to support technology. In addition, sample lesson plans,
best practices in technology, lists of software, and demonstration of software and hardware will
be provided.
Podcast
nyscate08 nyscate08a02