PC-D01 iPod in the Classroom
LuAnne Jackson, Apple Professional Development
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Instructional
Technologists, Library/Media, Higher Ed Students
Presentation Strands: Primary/Elementary
Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum, Technologists
Session Level: Introductory
Discover how the iPod touch can be used to improve student
learning both in the classroom and “on the go”. During
this hands-on workshop participants will explore how the
iPod Touch can be used as a classroom tool to create
engaging and differentiating cross-curricular activities. |
PC-D02 iLife '09 - Digital
Multimedia for Education
Dave Marra, Apple Senior Systems Engineer
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Instructional
Technologists, Library/Media, Higher Ed Students
Presentation Strands: Primary/Elementary
Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum, Technologists
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop:
Macintosh*
This is a repeat of session PC-C01. |
PC-D03 Google Docs: Learning By
Doing
Jeff Rothenberger, Warwick School District
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Board Members, Instructional Technologists,
Information Technologists, Library/Media, Administrators
(Higher Ed), Higher Ed Faculty, Higher Ed Student, Special
Ed, Non-Public Sector
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop:
Macintosh
You've heard about Google Docs. Now come and get your
hands dirty by creating and learning many of the features
Google Docs has to offer. We will create documents,
presentations, spreadsheets, and forms. Learn how to be
productive while saving software costs with this FREE
program. You're welcome to use your own laptop for this
session. |
CANCELLED
PC-D04 Information Technology in
Science Instruction Project
Pete Vreeland, Upper Merion Area School District
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12)
Presentation Strands: Secondary Curriculum
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop:
Macintosh
The Information Technology in Science Instruction (ITSI)
project for middle and high school science classes engages
students in inquiry-based science projects through a
web-based portal that allows them to use computational
models and probes to complete and submit electronic lab
reports. It is a free and platform independent resource. |
PC-D05 Meeting the Needs of 21st
Century Learner with Web 2.0 Tools
Megan Augustine, Penn Manor School District
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Instructional Technologists, Library/Media
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum
Session Level: Intermediate
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop:
Macintosh
Join me as we explore common Web 2.0 tools to enhance your
classroom instruction. This is designed for classroom
educators who desire exposure to hands on Web 2.0
technologies that will allow for a clearer understanding
to meet the needs of 21st Century Learners. |
PC-D06 Digital Storytelling
Carol Walker, Indiana University of PA
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Instructional Technologists, Information
Technologists, Library/Media, Higher Ed Faculty, Higher Ed
Students, Special Ed
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum
Session Level: All
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop:
Macintosh
Whether you are comfortable using technology in the
classroom or a techno-phobe, this course is for you! Learn
hands-on to create and publish video stories (vodcasts) to
use with your students. These programs are easy to use,
will increase student motivation and improve sequencing
skills. In just 3 hours you will create and publish a
vodcast to a free wiki. |
CANCELLED
PC-D07 Engaging Student Learning
in STEM Subjects
Linda Nitsche, Owen J. Roberts School District
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Instructional Technologists, Special Education,
Non-Public Sector
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Technologists
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop:
Macintosh
Need to spark student engagement in math and science?
Learn about techniques and programs that use real-world,
interactive scenarios to engage students in learning
abstract concepts in STEM subjects. From modeling to
simulations, videoconferencing to virtual worlds, problem
solving to programming, discover new ways to advance your
students’ learning. |
CANCELLED
PC-D08 Broadening Perspectives
with GigaPan Technology
Gregg Stone, The Ellis School
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Instructional
Technologists, Non-Public Sector
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Windows
This inexpensive robotic device and its accompanying free
software create high-resolution, detailed panoramas
anywhere. Background about the technology will be followed
by an exploration of how it works, from set-up to
publishing on the GigaPan community website. An array of
applications across the curricula will also be discussed. |
PC-D09 Road Trip! Creating
Curriculum Related Tours in Google Earth
Beth Breiner, Carbon-Lehigh IU 21
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Instructional Technologists, Informational
Technologists, Library/Media, Special Education,
Non-Public Sector
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum, Technologists
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Windows
Move your students from consumers to producers, from
audience to creators, from recitation to decision making
through Google Earth. Learn to use Google Earth to create
curriculum related tours and literary trips with examples
of student driven classroom use. |
CANCELLED
PC-D10 Integrating Pen and Touch
Computers into the Curriculum
Ananda Gunawardena, Carnegie Mellon University
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Instructional Technologists
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Windows
In this presentation participants will learn how to create
an interactive classroom using Pen and Touch computers.
Create innovative educational content for collaboration
using state-of-the art pen-based software developed at
Carnegie Mellon University. Participants will receive a
free CD containing all of the software demonstrated. |
| Although the workshops are held in either Macintosh or Windows labs, only those sessions marked with an asterisk (*) are platform specific.
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