March 6, 2008 01:02 PM
SURVEY SAYS...
 | The results are in. Feel free to review the feedback given for ITSC 2008. Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will plan an even better ITSC 2009! The winner of the Amazon Gift Certificate is ....Mary Ann Scholz from Newberg School District. CONGRATULATIONS MARY ANN! |  |
Posted by jena on March 6, 2008 at 01:02 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
February 19, 2008 04:53 PM
UPhoneBlog
Take a picture on your mobile phone and sent it to itsc-oetc@uphoneblog.comPosted by jena on February 19, 2008 at 04:53 PM| Permalink
February 18, 2008 10:35 PM
Birds of Feather
If you would like to gather some colleagues for dinner, and discussion please complete the form. We will publish this during the conference. Take into consideration your topic and where you would like to go for dinner.
Enter a Birds of Feather Topic
Posted by jena on February 18, 2008 at 10:35 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
UPDATED: Cache Coordinates
We went out to the cache locations -- they ARE there, but the coordinates posted on the weblog were...a bit off. Here are the latest and greatest:
Cache #1:
N 45 35.026
W 122 34.455
Cache #2:
N 45 35.023
W 122 34.545
Cache #3:
N 45 34.956
W 122 34.430
Cache #4:
N 45 34.923
W 122 34.407
...and because we messed up the first set, we're going to GIVE you the bonus cache coordinates:
BONUS:
N 45 34.829
W 122 34.210
...sorry about the confusion!
Posted by aaron on February 18, 2008 at 09:32 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
February 17, 2008 10:43 PM
Caches Placed!
The geocaches have been placed -- check out a GPS and go on a hunt! There are four caches (coordinates below) and a BONUS! To find the bonus, you'll get numbers from the four cache containers. Don't forget to write these down!
In each of the caches, you'll find tickets -- take one with you, deposit the big end at the registration desk, and we'll be drawing from them for fabulous prizes at the end of the conference. Enjoy!
(NOTE: See above for the updated coordinates...)
Questions? Ask at the registration desk!
Posted by aaron on February 17, 2008 at 10:43 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
January 30, 2008 03:50 PM
ITSC Menu
We try to do the best job with our menu for ITSC with the skyrocketing costs of food. Unique to most conferences we try and provide many of your meals during the event. We try to accommodate needs, but in some instances cannot do so. If you would preview the menu and if you will not be satisfied please consider bringing alternative foods.
Thank you!
Posted by jena on January 30, 2008 at 03:50 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
January 6, 2008 11:42 AM
Portland State College Credit
Are you interested in taking ITSC for one or two credits? If so check out the information as to requirements and be sure to visit the PSU booth at ITSC to sign up!
Posted by jena on January 6, 2008 at 11:42 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
October 15, 2007 01:42 PM
Need a Ticket to Enter Program Events
New for 2008, you will need your workshop, session and pre-conference tickets to enter a workshop, session or pre-conference event. The tickets will be given to you with your name tag upon registration. We have added tickets to eliminate overcrowding in ITSC events.
Posted by jena on October 15, 2007 at 01:42 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
August 2, 2007 04:28 PM
WORKSHOP: Leadership Applied: Leveraging Technology for Systemic Change in the Learning Community
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How can school leadership maximize student engagement and academic achievement? How can leaders encourage teachers and students to collaborate with peers and professionals around the world? In this presentation and workgroup session, Dr. Tim Tyson, former principal of Mabry Middle School, will share lessons learned and philosophical frameworks gleaned from that school's exploration of best practices and ways to leverage technology through school-wide blogging and school-wide student/teacher/administrator digital media creation in their efforts to make learning irresistible. Under Dr. Tyson's leadership, Mabry received Scholastic and Intel Corporation's prestigious Schools of Distinction Award for Technology Innovation. He set up MabryOnline.org, a collection of over 100 blogs which served as the school web presence and features students', teachers' and administrators' digital media creations, serving up over 1.5 million files a month to users all over the world. Educators from around the country and several foreign countries visited Mabry to see firsthand the innovative ways technology is used to maximize student achievement. This session will outline a philosophical framework, plus provide participants with concrete examples of how to build community, and engage staff and students in meaningful and creative ways. | 
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Posted by jena on August 2, 2007 at 04:28 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
February 22, 2007 11:31 AM
ITSC Evaluation Results
| Feel free to review the feedback given for ITSC 2007. The winner of the Amazon Gift Certificate is ....Connie Nicodemus. CONGRATULATIONS CONNIE! | |
Posted by jena on February 22, 2007 at 11:31 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
February 20, 2007 08:49 AM
Caches Have Been Placed!
The geocaches have been placed -- check out a GPS and go on a hunt! There are four caches (coordinates below) and a BONUS! To find the bonus, you'll get numbers from the four cache containers. Don't forget to write these down!
In each of the caches, you'll find tickets -- take one with you, deposit the big end at the registration desk, and we'll be drawing from them for fabulous prizes at the end of the conference. Enjoy!
Cache #1
N 45 35.044
W 122 34.536
Cache #2
N 45 34.992
W 122 34.383
Cache #3
N 45 34.903
W 122 34.411
Cache #4
N 45 34.960
W 122 34.367
BONUS Cache
N 45 AA.BBB
W 122 CC.DDD
(You'll get the numbers from inside the other four cache containers!)
Questions? Ask at the registration desk!
Posted by aaron on February 20, 2007 at 08:49 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
February 19, 2007 03:39 PM
Birds of Feather Topics
Take turns discussing the topic, sharing ideas and resources. At 5:30pm you can shift to a different topic or stay with the one you are on.
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Definition: An informal discussion group, scheduled on a conference program or formed ad hoc, to consider a specific issue or subject. Choose a table topic. Everyone gets an opportunity to share on the birds of a feather topic. After 1/2 hour, you can move to a new topic or stay with the current topic.
Posted by jena on February 19, 2007 at 03:39 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
February 15, 2007 10:19 AM
Did You See Our Keynoter...
David Pogue on 60 Minutes Sunday? Here is a great video on how technology is changing our lives and the Geek Squad that we need to help manage it all. Or maybe you would rather read the article instead of watch the video. |  |
Posted by jena on February 15, 2007 at 10:19 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
February 11, 2007 05:50 AM
Everything Google Preparation
In order to prepare for the Everything Google Workshop at ITSC, please make sure that you complete the following:
1. Turn off your proxy server settings (if you don?t know how to do this and you are using a school computer, please consult with your school/district technology person).
2. Create a Google Account (not an email account, just a regular Google account).
3. Make sure that you have an updated browser. Either Firefox 1.5+ or Internet Explorer 6+. If you have a Macintosh, make sure that you have Firefox (Safari is not supported). You can download Firefox for free.
4. Download Google Earth or if you already have it make sure that you have the latest version by opening GE and clicking the Help menu and selecting Check for Updates Online?
5. Finally, if you do not get a chance to download the software before the conference, make sure that you have admin rights (the ability to install new software; you may need a password to do this) on your computer.
Once you have completed the above, please send a confirmation email to itsc@lynnlary.com.
Thanks for your help in preparing for the Everything Google Session!
Posted by llary on February 11, 2007 at 05:50 AM| Permalink
January 29, 2007 05:37 AM
An ITSC Treasure Hunt!
 | During ITSC, we will have a GPS-based treasure hunt for participants -- find the geocaches and someone will win a valuable prize! Got a free half hour between sessions or workshops? Grab a loaner GPS, learn some new skills, and give it a whirl! If you're feeling adventurous, you could even try 'em in the dark! (Never heard of geocaching?) | |
| Meanwhile, there's always podcaching... |  | |
Posted by aaron on January 29, 2007 at 05:37 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
January 15, 2007 12:18 PM
Yummy...
Need to know the menu while at ITSC? Check out our delicious menu. If you have special dietary needs, we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Posted by jena on January 15, 2007 at 12:18 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
January 10, 2007 01:26 PM
Music, Food & Fun!
Join us Monday from 6:00~8:00pm for the AWESOME American Music Program Jazz Combo.
Exciting doorprizes too!
Posted by jena on January 10, 2007 at 01:26 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 7, 2006 12:37 PM
Included in Your Conference Registration....
Did you know that food, program, and fun is included in your registration? CHECK IT OUT!!
Food Provided:
- Two continental breakfasts
- Two plated lunches (one is a general board meeting)
- Two heavy appetizer socials
- One dessert bar
Events:
- One social event with music
- Free laptops to check out
- Free wireless connectivity
- Geocaching contest
- Two laptop giveaways
ITSC has six different program events for you to enjoy:
- Two Keynotes,
- Two Workshops (3.5 Hours),
- Three Sessions (1 Hour),
- One Birds-of-a-Feather (1 Hour),
- Two FREE Vendor Affairs (1 to 2 Hours) and
- Optional Pre-Conference ($85 additional cost).
Posted by jena on November 7, 2006 at 12:37 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 6, 2006 12:29 PM
Keynoter: David Pogue
 | You don't want to miss DAVID POGUE at the Opening Keynote: The Digital Generation Comes of Age, Sunday, February 18th at 5:30pm. His workshop Digital Photography: No "Negatives"?, is limited so register soon to reserve your place. |
Posted by jena on November 6, 2006 at 12:29 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Closing Keynote: Ian Jukes
| Join Ian Jukes for his workshop on New Schools for a New Millennium on Tuesday, February 20th. Also catch his closing keynote at lunch, Gutenberg to Gates to Google & Beyond: .EDU meets .COM. |  |
Posted by jena on November 6, 2006 at 12:27 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
March 8, 2006 09:12 AM
Congratulations
| Hooray for Suzeanne Bateman on winning a $50.00 gift certificate to Amazon! Here name was drawn randomly from all the participants that filled out the ITSC online survey. Thanks Suzeanne! |
Posted by jena on March 8, 2006 at 09:12 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
February 19, 2006 07:14 PM
Intelligent eForms in Education
ITSC Adobe Workshop
Intelligent eForms in Education
was presented by Ali Hanyaloglu, Technical Evangelist for Acrobat in Education.
His e-mail address is: ali@adobe.com
Acrobat is for making PDF files ? student reports, school board communications, SPED plans, parent communications, archiving, teacher productivity, administrative forms, lesson plans
Adobe 7.0 Pro allows you to make a form that can be filled out on line with anyone that has Adobe Reader:
Select Tools
Typewriter
Enable typewriter tool in Adobe Reader
This will allow anyone who is using reader to fill in as you would on a typewriter.
There are lots of ways to create fields including fields with a drop down list, totaling with a formula as one would in Excel, create elements that can be reused in another form, write scripting using javascript, fields that can be limited in size or grow as large as needed, digital signature, digital approval, and to upload fields into a database.
Links available on Adobe for K-12 education. Copy of today?s presentation on Adobe website.
http://www.adobe.com/education/k12/acrobat/main.html
Click on Acrobat eForms in Education Presentation
To see the Adobe eForm presentation presented today at OETC.
For additional help:
Go to blogs on Adobe.com for helpful hints.
Our presenter, Ali keeps a blog on the Adobe web site called ?Acrobat in Education Blog?.
Posted by clairehertz on February 19, 2006 at 07:14 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Caching Info!
The ITSC caches have been hidden! There are five of them around the area. We'll give you the coordinates for the first four, and in each of them, you'll find part of the coordinates for the last one.
In each cache, you'll find a ticket -- grab one (and only one, please!), and you can turn in the tickets at the ITSC registration area. At the end of the conference, we'll draw for fabulous prizes!
All caches are 1/1 (easiest difficulty, easiest terrain), and you can do them all on foot from the hotel.
CACHE NUMBER ONE:
N 45 35.052
W 122 34.525
Hint: ba gur srapr fvqr
CACHE NUMBER TWO:
N 45 34.971
W 122 34.563
Hint: lvryq gb gur vil
CACHE NUMBER THREE:
N 45 34.975
W 122 34.434
Hint: pbeare ohfurf
CACHE NUMBER FOUR:
N 45 34.979
W 122 34.378
Hint: cnexvat sbe thrfgf bayl
BONUS CACHE (NUMBER FIVE):
N 45 AA.BBB
W 122 CC.DDD
(You'll find AA, BBB, CC, DDD printed inside caches one through four!)
Hint: fvkgu sebz gur pbeare
You can borrow GPSes from the registration desk as well. Questions? Holler.
How to decode the hint:
Decryption Key
A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z
(letter above equals below,
and vice versa)
Enjoy!
Posted by aaron on February 19, 2006 at 10:13 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Here are a few items
Here are a few items I don't want to forget to tell you!
Posted by jena on February 19, 2006 at 05:00 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
February 16, 2006 06:22 PM
Music, Food, Prizes
Join us Monday, 6:00-8:00pm in the Mt. Hood Ballroom. We have a wonderful jazz musical event by the American Music Program. Then prizes such as a Copyboard, laptop, iPod, iTunes and much, much more will be given away... for FREE to those who are present to win! Did I mention there will be food? |
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Posted by jena on February 16, 2006 at 06:22 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Menu
A conference that feeds you food and connectivity....You will enjoy:
| Sunday, February 19th | ||
| 4:30-5:30pm | Appetizers | Mt. Hood Lobby |
| Monday, February 20th | ||
| 7:30-8:30am | Continental Breakfast | Mt. Hood Ballroom |
| 10:00-10:30am | Coffee Break | Mt. Hood Lobby |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Cobb Salad Lunch | Mt. Hood Ballroom |
| 1:30-2:30pm | Dessert | Mt. Hood Lobby |
| 6:00-8:00pm | Mexican Fiesta, (no host bar) | Mt. Hood Ballroom |
| Tuesday, February 21st | ||
| 10:00-10:30am | Coffee Break | Mt. Hood Lobby |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Chicken Marsala Lunch | Mt. Hood Ballroom |
Posted by jena on February 16, 2006 at 12:43 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
February 15, 2006 07:05 PM
Sheraton
Posted by jena on February 15, 2006 at 07:05 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Sheraton Map
Need to know where to go in the Sheraton? Check out this map.
Posted by jena on February 15, 2006 at 06:25 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
January 11, 2006 03:37 PM
Massage at ITSC
| Enjoy a massage during ITSC. Rocky will be available on Monday, February 20, 2006 at his booth in the Cascade Lobby to provide chair or table massages. $1.00 a minute. Sign Up Early at the booth in the hallway outside the Cascades! | 
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Posted by jena on January 11, 2006 at 03:37 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
December 13, 2004 01:51 PM
Welcome!
OETCs Instructional Technology Strategies Conference is two months away. Look here for ideas, networking and to talk with our facilitators.
Posted by jena on December 13, 2004 at 01:51 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
