Showcase

Achieving Educational Excellence with Edmodo JANEL M. SCHAFER Teachers will learn all of the tips and tricks for getting the most out of Edmodo. 11/8/2012 3:00 - 5:00 PM 11/8/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Adventures with Avatars in the Classroom DR. AMY ACKERMAN, MELISSA KRUPP Create animated avatars (graphic representations of a person, group, or object) to increase motivation and learning. Use free online tools to develop digital avatars in all subject areas. 11/8/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM

App-ra-cadabra: Differentiated Learning with Awesome Apps PreK-6 KAREN A. WESTER Participants at this informal demonstration will explore various iPad apps across content areas for differentiated instruction. Attendees are invited to share their favorite apps on a Google Doc. 11/8/2012 1:00 - 3:00 PM

CamScanner Mania! JOHN PARK Learn how to create PDF files with this new and versatile tool and the effective and compelling aspects of its use in the classroom, from grading to homework assignments. 11/8/2012 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Creating an eBook: Copyright, Construction, and Media ARIELLE H. GOLDSTEIN Using a word processor and the iBooks editor application you can create your very own multimedia eBook. These books can be read and annotated on any Apple IOS device. 11/8/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM

Creating the Perfect Digital Classroom JEFFREY D. BRADBURY Learn how to create and impliment the perfect digital classroom using free tools such as Wordpress, Social Media, and other online tools to create a safe and effective learning environment. 11/8/2012 1:00 - 3:00 PM

DailyFitLog.com Fitness Technology TIMOTHY PALEK Learn how to incorporate Daily Fit Log's free technology in order to track your students' physical activity and fitness testing scores. 11/8/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM 11/9/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Enhancing your Teaching by Using Podcasting RAQUEL WILLIAMS Learn how to infuse podcasting into your lessons to maximize students' speaking and listening skills. Web 2.0 tools will be discussed beyond Audacity as examples to support podcasting. 11/8/2012 1:00 - 3:00 PM 11/9/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM

E-Portfolio Assessment COLLEEN M. MURRAY Portfolios are a great way to set goals and keep track of student work, and they are easy to initiate and evaluate. 11/8/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM 11/9/2012 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Free Classroom Management with ClassDojo MICHELLE A. WENDT Reinforce positive classroom norms using mobile devices and computers. This free and visually engaging tool eliminates wall charts, communicates behavior reports to parents, and tracks student's progress throughout the year. 11/8/2012 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Geocaching in the Classroom NICOLE F. ROSSO, KEITH B. ROSSO Geocaching at school is learning experience for all ages. Learn how to use GPS units, develop lessons, and use games as interdisciplinary learning experiences. 11/8/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM 11/9/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Get Loud in the Cloud with VoiceThread! BRUCE R. DUBOFF Using only a laptop and a microphone, classes can satisfy multiple standards in an exciting, dynamic way by using their own voices and graphics to create multimedia presentations. 11/9/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM

Go Gaga for Google Docs! JOHN PARK Google Docs has it all: documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms. It’s a powerful collaboration-tool that enhances group work. Learn how to create interactive lessons on Google Docs. 11/9/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM

iCurricula iTunesU and iBooks Author as Course Design Tools WILLIAM SENG DESCRIPTION TBD TIMES TBD

Math the SMART PMI Way ERIKA S. WALDECK Discover how SMART boards and the Progressive Mathematics Initiative (PMI) are transforming math. The program is aligned to Common Core State Standards. 11/8/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM 11/9/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM

Mind Mapping Made Easy SUSAN J. STINSON Explore the web-based mind mapping opportunities available through Mindomo.com. The presentation, collaboration, and organizational tools can be easily integrated into any curriculum. 11/9/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM

Multisensory Learning for Students with Special Needs DANIELLE M. KOVACH Discover how lessons can come to life for students with special needs through multisensory instruction using a SMART Board. Examples can be easily replicated in the classroom. 11/8/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Notebook 11 for SMART-ies DANIELLE M. KOVACH Workshop participants will feel SMART-er after learning the latest features in Notebook 11. Beginners and advanced users will learn how to navigate the updated SMART Notebook software. 11/8/2012 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Powerful PowerPoint ARIELLE H. GOLDSTEIN PowerPoint is a tool beyond simple presentations. Create interactive presentations that allow your students to choose what to learn next. Include images, video, and audio that you edit in PowerPoint. 11/9/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Prezi in the Classroom MICHAEL W. RITZIUS Prezi allows users to create beautiful, engaging presentations in a simple and collaborative manner. Creating Prezis online empowers students to co-create and share presentations with a wide audience. 11/8/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM 11/9/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM

PSI and SMART Expand Science Opportunities NICHOLAS CARTEGNA Share tips and discover new strategies from teachers using the internationally acclaimed Progressive Science Initiative. 11/8/2012 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Socrative-Student Responses Without Clickers! BARBARA S. DESANTIS Use a free web-based service to check for student understanding that works on your PC or any mobile device. 11/8/2012 1:00 - 2:30 PM 11/9/2012 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Speaking My Language: iPad and Alternative Augmentative Communication KAREN A. WESTER In this session, you will learn how to assess whether the iPad and AAC apps will benefit your students. You will view several leading apps including Proloquo2Go and Go Talk. 11/9/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM

The Flipped Classroom MARIA Y. LAN Learn how to flip your classroom using various videos and websites, and see how flipping improves instruction. 11/8/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM 11/9/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM

The Power and Point of Digital Storytelling JESSICA HOERTEL Using software like PhotoStory3 and Windows Movie Maker, turn boring presentations into dynamic learning experiences. Students and teachers K-12 can use these tools to make images and information come alive! 11/9/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM

The Uses of iPads in a Science and Math Classrooms JOHN PARK Learn exciting ways iPads can be used in science and math classrooms. From interactive virtual labs to polar-graphs, these devices can engage your students in active learning and raise achievement. 11/8/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Thinkfinity and SMART Board: Perfect Together KAREN A. WESTER Take the power of over 55,000 standards-based lesson plans and learning objects and combine them with the interactivity of the SMART Board. The result? Super classroom engagement! 11/9/2012 1:00 - 3:00 PM

To Infinity and Beyond: Enhancing Language Arts Literacy with Chromebooks KEVIN JARRETT, BARBARA SHENKUS Chromebooks (inexpensive, Internet-only laptops) are transforming language arts instruction at our elementary school. See how they’re being used, explore applications, understand limitations, and get ready for life in the cloud! 11/8/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM 11/9/2012 1:00 - 3:00 PM

VoiceThread Collaboration Using 21st-Century Skills DAVID A. YASTREMSKI Voicethreading allows a collaborative workspace for students to engage in storytelling and visual presentations. Whether in school, at home, or even overseas, students can present in new and innovative ways. 11/8/2012 1:00 - 3:00 PM 11/9/2012 9:00 - 11:00 AM

What's on Your Plate? SUSAN J. STINSON Explore how to use the USDA "MyPlate" interactive website when teaching nutrition. Come experience free online resources for teaching nutrition at all grade levels. 11/8/2012 3:00 - 5:00 PM

World Language Video Projects JOAN G. JENSEN ED.D. Student-created world language videos increase motivation and unlock creativity, while demonstrating world language knowledge. Students love creating them and seeing themselves and their friends on film speaking the language. 11/9/2012 11:00 - 1:00 PM