October 9, 2007 09:52 AM

WORKSHOP: Google and Beyond

The word "Google" was once the name of an Internet search engine. Today, Google is not only a search engine, but a company that provides many online tools to internet users. Last year, participants learned where to find out about Google's latest technologies and how to use some of these tools.

This year, we'll take a look at how some of Google's search tools have changed as well as some of the cooler new tools that are available. You'll also see new ways to obtain information--as we are no longer tied to using search engines to find information. Instead, we'll investigate the use of layers and RSS (really simple syndication) in conjunction with Google Earth (GE) which will allow us to access information from a geographic perspective--and have it displayed globally. Imagine reading the news--not in a newspaper, not on a web page, but reading it from the location where it is taking place!

Join us and learn how you can use Google tools to find the information you want and Google Earth to help your students make global connections to your instructional content.

To prepare for this workshop, please be sure that you have downloaded Google Earth. If your computer does not meet the minimum system requirements for running Google Earth, be sure to check out a conference computer.

This is not a repeat of last year's workshop, new tools, new topics.

Posted by jena on October 9, 2007 at 09:52 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)

WORKSHOP: Online Writing Process

Email, discussion groups, chat, blogs, wiki, and numerous (expensive) Learning Management Systems (i.e. Blackboard, WebCT, Desire2Learn) are all tools that support online teaching and learning.

WriteSite is the inexpensive solution for managing content area writing in grades 3 through post high school. Pure and simple, WriteSite provides teachers and students a secure environment to post and discuss writing, to critically read and respond to writing, and to revise, publish and anthologize their writing via the Internet. You will leave with a free, fully-functioning, version of WriteSite that you may adapt to your writing program. Your students, their parents, and you will love it. Materials supporting WriteSite abound, and feedback from teachers drives each successive update. And because WriteSite supports any language using the "Roman" alphabet, teachers in ELL and foreign language programs are adapting WriteSite to their programs as well. Why not join us and be part of this powerful tool's development?

Posted by jena on October 9, 2007 at 09:40 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)

WORKSHOP: Tying Together Curriculum and Technology

This workshop will focus on using technology to enhance delivery and assessment of content. See how SMART Boards and Classroom Response Systems can be used to help with classroom management and delivery of curriculum. During the workshop spend hands on time connecting technology to the content that you teach. Monday's Workshop is a repeat of ITSC 2007. Tuesday's Workshop is an advanced workshop from ITSC 2007.

Posted by jena on October 9, 2007 at 09:12 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)

August 2, 2007 04:03 PM

WORKSHOP: The BlogShop Workshop and All Things Podcasting: Powerful Tools for Learning and Communication

MONDAY ONLY In this workshop you will learn about blogging in education, see numerous teacher examples, and even go step-by-step through setting up your first blog to learn how easy using this tool is. You will also learn about "all things podcasting", see astounding examples of podcasts that have been created by students, teachers, and administrators, learn what tools are available for creating podcasts (Windows and Mac), and then see a demonstration of how to create an audio-only and enhanced podcasts. This is an introductory session to these tools, and assuming you have no prior knowledge at all, is a great way to be introduced to these tools for the very first time!

Posted by jena on August 2, 2007 at 04:03 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)

June 11, 2007 11:33 AM

WORKSHOP: Coach, Collaborate, Communicate, Coordinate, Conference, and Comment: Using New Tools to Impact Teaching and Learning

Kathy Schrock discusses her ITSC 2008 workshop. You won't want to miss this!

From blogs to wikis to podcasts to Second Life, the number of new tools available to use to both grow professionally and impact the teaching and learning process is multiplying daily! This 3-hour session will present creative ideas for using the "best of the best" to support professional development for educators and with students. The session will include a brief overview of the types of tools and be followed by group work using these tools, as well as the sharing of best practices both in person and online.

Posted by jena on June 11, 2007 at 11:33 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)

WORKSHOP: Math + Technology = Learning

In this workshop, you will learn how to use common computer programs in clever ways for teaching and learning mathematics. See how math lessons and learning can be enlivened, enhanced, and updated through the integration of resources and tools found on the the Internet and on the classroom computer. Explore some fascinating ideas and resources that will inspire both teachers and students. You’re guaranteed to go away with many ideas you can implement tomorrow with your students! For K-8 Teachers

Posted by jena on June 11, 2007 at 11:05 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)

SESSION: Quick and Easy Computer Activities for Kids

In this fast-paced session, you'll discover many quick and easy-to-create projects that integrate technology into all areas of the elementary curriculum, using Microsoft Office and the Internet. Activities are aligned to the ISTE standards and to the Multiple Intelligences. You'll leave with dozens of clever ideas you can use tomorrow in your classroom! For K-8 Teachers

Posted by jena on June 11, 2007 at 10:23 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)

PRE-CON: Rev Up Your Reading & Writing Classrooms with Technology

Want some clever ideas for using computers in your reading and writing classrooms? This session will feature dozens of quick and easy tools and activities that you can use immediately! We will explore a series of innovative activities through which you will learn how to use the Internet and other electronic tools to support literacy, word processing, and the publishing of students' work. For K-8 Teachers

Posted by jena on June 11, 2007 at 10:18 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)

February 18, 2007 12:28 PM

RSS Aggregators and more

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Posted by dianepeters on February 18, 2007 at 12:28 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)

November 6, 2006 11:31 AM

Successful Solutions for Technology Integration

Are you trying to solve the mystery of how to integrate technology into your curriculum? These well known investigators have gathered the evidence and will present the right solution! Learn new methods and strategies to create this transformation. The session will address different learning environments, best practices for integrating technology into the curriculum and ideas for increasing teacher productivity.

Posted by jena on November 6, 2006 at 11:31 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)