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Open Minds, Open Education, and a View of Open Culture
[Session: Spotlight]
David Thornburg, Thornburg Center for Prof Development
Monday, 6/30/2008, 8:30am–9:30am; HGCC 103 A
This talk explores how open education and culture are supported by 1:1 computing facilitated with open source tools, worldwide.
Recommended by ISTE's SIGTC
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Quick and Easy Computer Activities for Kids
[Session: Spotlight]
Tammy Worcester, ESSDACK
Monday, 6/30/2008, 8:30am–9:30am; HGCC 204 A/B
In this fast-paced session, you'll gain dozens of ideas for clever activities for elementary students, using tools you already have on your classroom computers.
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necc, n08s309 |
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Immersive Collaborative Simulations in Augmented Reality
[Session: Spotlight]
Chris Dede, Harvard University with Catherine Johnston, Rebecca Mitchell and Patrick O'Shea
Monday, 6/30/2008, 8:30am–9:30am; HGCC 001 A
Learn about the development and implementation of two augmented reality curricula based on handhelds and GPS, presenting new methods of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Recommended by ISTE's SIGHC, SIGTC
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necc, n08s431 |
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Immersive Collaborative Simulations and Next Generation Assessments: River City MUVE
[Session: Spotlight]
Chris Dede, Harvard University with Jody Clarke and Edward Dieterle
Monday, 6/30/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; HGCC 001 A
Many educational applications now generate logfiles with rich data about participants' experiences. This session demonstrates how such data can aid formative and summative assessment.
Recommended by ISTE's SIGTC
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necc, n08s351 |
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Podcasting & Podcatching for the Absolute Beginner
[Session: Spotlight]
Larry Anderson, National Center for Technology Planning with Steve Dembo, Lucy Gray, Ted Lai, Julene Reed, Dan Schmit and Tim Wilson
Monday, 6/30/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; HGCC Lila Cockrell Theatre
Podcasting! Everybody seems to be doing it. If you've been afraid to jump into the podcasting water, join us and learn how!
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necc, n08s409 |
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The Missing Link in 21st-Century Classrooms: 21st-Century Leadership
[Session: Spotlight]
Christopher Moersch, LoTi Connection, Inc.
Monday, 6/30/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; Grand Hyatt Texas Ballroom D
This session explores the 5 Cs of 21st-century leadership needed to promote, sustain, and advance 21st-century classrooms: cultivation, courage, creativity, commitment, and communication.
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necc, n08s360 |
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Literacy Isn't Enough: Digital Fluency in the Age of InfoWhelm
[Session: Spotlight]
Ian Jukes, The InfoSavvy Group
Monday, 6/30/2008, 12:30pm–1:30pm; Grand Hyatt Texas Ballroom D
This session examines InfoWhelm, explains why it's essential that students be informationally, technologically, and media fluent, and provides tools to teach 21st-century fluencies.
Recommended by ISTE's SIGCT, SIGMS
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Our Students • Our Worlds
[Session: Spotlight]
David Warlick, The Landmark Project
Monday, 6/30/2008, 12:30pm–1:30pm; HGCC Lila Cockrell Theatre
The world is flattening, and not just economically. Learn about three converging conditions that are redefining education—and providing windows to the future.
Recommended by ISTE's SIGTC
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Truly Technologically Integrated Planning for Teaching and Learning
[Session: Spotlight]
Judi Harris, College of William & Mary with Mark Hofer
Monday, 6/30/2008, 12:30pm–1:30pm; HGCC 001 A
"Technology integration" too often emphasizes technology use over curriculum integration. Judi and Mark will share a teacher-tested planning strategy that ensures curriculum-based, appropriate technology use.
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necc, n08s553 |
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The Ripple Effect: 21st-Century Research Innovations that Matter
[Session: Spotlight]
Cheryl Lemke, The Metiri Group
Monday, 6/30/2008, 2:00pm–3:00pm; HGCC 001 A
Design tomorrow's lessons using the latest social, learning, and neuroscience research on critical thinking, multi-tasking, multimodal learning, collaboration, and engagement.
Recommended by ISTE's SIGMS
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Web 2.0 Meets Grade 2.0: The New Web in Primary Grades
[Session: Spotlight]
Gail Lovely, www.GailLovely.com
Monday, 6/30/2008, 2:00pm–3:00pm; Grand Hyatt Texas Ballroom D
Explore what Web 2.0 has for powerful teaching and learning in the early grades. More than a list of sites; ideas, examples, and projects to use these tools too!
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necc, n08s552 |
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Social Networking for Social Good
[Session: Spotlight]
Luke Walker, TakingITGlobal with Jennifer Corriero, Michael Furdyk and Emily Kornblut
Monday, 6/30/2008, 2:00pm–3:00pm; HGCC Lila Cockrell Theatre
Social networking platforms are revolutionizing the way young people live and interact. Learn how some use these technologies to promote social change and global education.
(Exhibitor-Sponsored)
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necc, n08s383 |
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Creating Live Web TV for the Classroom for Global Audiences
[Session: Spotlight]
Will Richardson, Powerful Learning Practice
Monday, 6/30/2008, 3:30pm–4:30pm; Grand Hyatt Texas Ballroom D
Streaming video is one thing, but do you want to learn how you can start streaming your own live Web TV show? Find out here!
Recommended by ISTE's SIGTC
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necc, n08s523 |
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Get a MUVE On: The Power of Synchronous Online Environments
[Session: Spotlight]
Kathy Schrock, Nauset Public Schools
Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; HGCC Lila Cockrell Theatre
The time is now to MUVE yourself into the engaging world of synchronous online environments! Explore the common components and current menu of choices.
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necc, n08s395 |
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Edtags.org: Academic Social Tagging to Aid Learning and Assessment
[Session: Spotlight]
Chris Dede, Harvard University with Adam Seldow
Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; HGCC 001 A
The Edtags.org project develops collaboratively constructed webs of knowledge based on social tagging. Instructors and students are developing new strategies for learning and assessment.
Recommended by ISTE's SIGTC
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