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Thursday, April 26, 2012
8:30-9:45 Keynote
| Title: | Trends, Tools and Tactics for 21st Century Learning |
| Description: | This keynote is a fun look at the exciting things that happen when educators step outside their boxes and try new tools. It reinforces the importance of relationships while encouraging teachers to become learners again through positive examples of student success. |
| Presenter(s): | Kevin Honeycutt (ESSDACK) |
| Location: | Windsor VI-X, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM |
9:45-10:30 Vendor Break
10:30-11:15 Session 1
| Title: | Building a Complete eLearning Environment |
| Strand: | Computer Science, Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Advanced |
| Web Site: | http://portal.gnenc.org/web/20725/resources |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | We believe that every student should have access to low-cost, or free, personalized, quality learning opportunities that are creative and collaborative, accessible anytime and anywhere. By integrating open-source tools we have created a complete online learning platform. Technologies include Moodle, Google Apps, and a student dashboard/portal. Attendees will see a demonstration of this learning environment and receive more information about how it is deployed. |
| Presenter(s): | Drew Blessing (Educational Service Unit 10), Jason Everett (Educational Service Unit 10) |
| Location: | Fedora I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | Collaborating, Convenience; The Why of Social Bookmarking |
| Strand: | 1:1, Cross Curriculum, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | https://sites.google.com/a/ghaea.org/social-bookmarking/ |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Build educator's and student's personal learning networks with social-bookmarking tools. Come prepared to embrace the convenience of social-bookmarking then take the leap of participating in a community of learners as you add a new tool to your personal learning network. This session will showcase; Diigo and Symbaloo. These allow access to bookmarks anywhere plus collaboration opportunities. Participants will create accounts and explore using these with students. |
| Presenter(s): | Maryann Angeroth (Green Hills AEA), David VanHorn, Ph.D. (Green Hills AEA) |
| Location: | Windsor VIII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | Cool iPad & iPod Apps |
| Description: | Come and see demonstrations of Tammy's favorite apps to use both in and out of the classroom. Whether you have one iPod/iPad or a classroom set, this session is for you! |
| Presenter(s): | Tammy Worcester (ESSDACK) |
| Location: | Dapper I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | Creating a 21st Century Classroom |
| Strand: | Conversation, Technical Issues |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Advanced |
| Web Site: | www.aerohive.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Primary and secondary schools now require wireless networks that are managed centrally and offer sophisticated features for scaling the network. In this session, you'll learn how distributed, scalable solutions cost-effectively deliver centrally-managed Wi-Fi networks that still offer sophisticated features for scaling throughout school buildings, campuses, and districts. You'll also learn about applications that deliver unique classroom monitoring capabilities for much-needed classroom control. |
| Presenter(s): | Todd Plekavic (Aerohive Networks), Dale Swann (Aerohive Networks) |
| Location: | Marriott Courtyard II, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | General Social Network Tools vs. Collaborative Web 2.0 Edu Platforms |
| Strand: | Administrative/planning, Cross Curriculum, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Web Site: | www.epals.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Significant differences exist between general mass market web 2.0 tools and web 2.0 collaboration platforms designed for K12 use. See examples and case studies in this important visionary talk directed at school and district leaders. Student safety, curricular focus and policy management aren't available in Facebook or other general market tools; ePals developed robust social learning tools. Teachers want social learning tools; CIOs seek scalability, reliability, security and safety. |
| Presenter(s): | Rita Oates (Oates Associates) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | Hooking Learners with Digital Tools |
| Description: | In this session I share free tools as well as stories about schools and classrooms that have used them to engage learners and learning. I inspire educators to use exciting tools to reach even the reluctant learner. |
| Presenter(s): | Kevin Honeycutt (ESSDACK) |
| Location: | Windsor VI, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | How Will I Ever Survive Becoming a Technology Coordinator? |
| Strand: | Technical Issues |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Web Site: | http://apsserver.arnold.k12.ne.us/~nicole/Site/Welcome.html |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | This is a humorous look at how to survive your first year as a technology coordinator, or assistant tech coordinator. It summarizes the various jobs and responsibilities of the position. |
| Presenter(s): | Nicole Badgley (Arnold Public Schools) |
| Location: | Fedora II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | iPad 2 apps and uses |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://goo.gl/honCj |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | In this session we will share and discuss our Top 25 (free and paid) apps that are being utilized across the curriculum in our elementary. A wiki will be available after the session to allow attendees to focus on apps being shared. Also, bring your iPad as you may have the opportunity to "BUMP" a neighbor! |
| Presenter(s): | Briana Hawks (Sutherland Public Schools), Josie Floyd (Sutherland Public School) |
| Location: | Dapper II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | Learning With Apple |
| Strand: | 1:1, Assistive Technology, Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | See What's New from Apple. Come experience hands on learning and the "Flipped Classroom" in an exciting and engaging environment. You will be able to watch the Apple presentations when you want, where you want, on your device or ours. After viewing these sessions you will have a chance to discuss these topics or participate in hands on activities to try out what you have learned. |
| Presenter(s): | Mark Billington (Apple), Tony Gunter (Apple), Jeff Ochsner (Apple) |
| Location: | Marriott Courtyard I, Marriott |
| Marriott Courtyard I, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 4:15 PM |
| Friday 4/27 10:30 AM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Less Talk, More Action - Creating 21st Century Learning Environments |
| Strand: | Administrative/planning, Staff Development |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | "Schools should be 21st Century learning environments." How many times have you heard that? Is anyone listening? Yes! Schools in Nebraska are listening! Hear how three school districts in Nebraska changed their learning environments to meet the needs of both students and teachers. This panel discussion will use a backchannel to get questions from the audience. |
| Presenter(s): | Josh Allen (Papillion-La Vista School District), Kris Friesen (York Public Schools), Eliu Paopao (Chadron Public Schools) |
| Location: | Dapper III, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | SLR Camera Questions |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Multimedia |
| Type: | Bring Your Own Device |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Participants will be able to ask questions learn about how to set their cameras to take the best picture based on the light and settings available. Information on aperture, shutter speed, and depth of field will guide the user to get the best pictures from their cameras in difficult lighting situations. |
| Presenter(s): | Rick Williams (ESU #2), Diane Wolfe (ESU2) |
| Location: | Wingtip, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | Social Networking Tools for the Business Classroom |
| Strand: | Business, Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | High School |
| Description: | See how social networking tools like Twitter, Facebook, and QR Codes are being used to engage students in business and marketing classes and in student organizations like FBLA and DECA. In addition, explore resources to promote digital citizenship. Session includes time for questions and sharing ideas. The focus of this session is the business classroom but the tools/ideas apply to all secondary content areas. |
| Presenter(s): | Jennifer Coe (Crete High School), Laurel Kreifels (Malcolm High School), Wade Miller (Seward High School) |
| Location: | Windsor IX, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | The Benefits of Using Tablets 1:1 |
| Strand: | 1:1, Assessment, Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Web Site: | http://prezi.com/zfocafdbmsi0/convertible-tablets-11/?auth_key=2ff1aa4a1cf1357d168a1a2ed0954fb24d09c46e |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | We will be covering the ways that tablet/convertible devices benefit the 1:1 classroom over regular laptops. I will show registrants how using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and One Note, to ultimately render the classroom paperless. |
| Presenter(s): | Stephanie Lanik (Thayer Central Community Schools), Amy Wiedel (Thayer Central Community Schools) |
| Location: | Windsor X, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | Using Effective Reading and Math Software in the Classroom |
| Strand: | Assessment, Language Arts, Math |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Teachers are pressured with all sorts of responsibilities from weekly lesson planning to state testing. How can we add anything else into our day? With software programs like Lexia Reading, Reading Plus and Symphony Math teachers now have embedded assessment tools, direct instruction, and differentiated practice that can measure student's risk of reading and math failure. Come hear how software can enhance your classroom to a new level! |
| Presenter(s): | Amanda Wurth (Educational Design Solutions) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | Using Instructional Learning Coaches to Meet 21st Century Expectations |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Staff Development |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | Explore how Kearney Public Schools utilizes instructional learning coaches to embed technology, increase differentiated instruction, provide personalized instructional support, and deliver professional development opportunities throughout the district. Learn how one elementary school's principal, classroom teachers, and an instructional learning coach work together to improve all aspects of classroom instruction. |
| Presenter(s): | Julie Everett (Kearney Public Schools), Ranotta Nordhues (Elementary Teacher), Teresa Schnoor (Elementary Principal) |
| Location: | Windsor VII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
| | Title: | Web 2.0 Smackdown |
| Strand: | Conversation, Cross Curriculum, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Conversation |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://comfortably20.blogspot.com/ |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | WARNING!!! This session is fast and violent. We call it, "Web 2.0 Smackdown". Participation is required, but don't let that deter you, we are just sharing our favorite Web 2.0 tools. You get 5-7 minutes to show us yours and how you are using it. Feeling brave? Join us if you are! You'll leave with a great collection of resources for your classroom. |
| Presenter(s): | Craig Badura (Aurora Public Schools), Chris Ericson (York Public School), Stephen Sautter (York Public Schools) |
| Location: | Marriott Library, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
11:30-12:15 Session 2
| Title: | Battle of the Apps |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Conversation |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | Everyone seems to have a favorite educational iPad app that they like to use with students and share with others. In this unique conversation session, the first 12 contestants in the door who wish to "battle" will get up to 2 minutes (no more!) to showcase their favorite educational app for the iPad. Contestants, bring your own iPad - no duplicate apps will be allowed - first come first served. Audience members, come and learn about 12 amazing apps and then vote for the "best app" - the winner takes home bragging rights! |
| Presenter(s): | Kent Steen (Kooser Elementary/Lincoln Public Schools) |
| Location: | Windsor IX, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | Before They Click... |
| Description: | Delve into the difference between firewalls and teaching kids positive behaviors with digital tools in virtual places. Discuss cyber-bullying and offer suggestions for guiding kids away from behaviors that are damaging to victims as well as bullies. I share resources and sites that are helpful for mentors of "digital" kids. A balanced conversation that illuminates many positive digital tools educators can use to bring out the best in kids. |
| Presenter(s): | Kevin Honeycutt (ESSDACK) |
| Location: | Windsor VI, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | Cool Web Tools for Interactive Whiteboards |
| Description: | In this session, you’ll discover some fantastic (and free!) web resources that can enhance your teaching and engage your young learners. These tools can aid in classroom management, whole-group instruction, and small-group interactive activities. Even if you don’t have an interactive whiteboard, you’ll find that these tools can transform your classroom! |
| Presenter(s): | Tammy Worcester (ESSDACK) |
| Location: | Dapper I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | Cracking QR Codes in the Classroom |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Library Media, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://esu6qrcodes.wikispaces.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | You've likely noticed them in the grocery store, in magazines or on posters in school hallways. If you don't know what QR (Quick Response) codes are, or wonder why and how one would use them in schools, this hands-on session is for you. QR codes allow quick connections to school and community resources instantaneously via mobile devices such as smart phones, ipads, ipod touches and even desktop machines with web cams. |
| Presenter(s): | Lynne Herr (ESU 6) |
| Location: | Windsor VII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | Creating OER Content with SoftChalk |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | SoftChalk is an easy to use content authoring application that gives teachers the ability to create interactive learning objects that can be embedded into any LMS or posted on any website. In this session SoftChalk will be demoed with examples of content from several curriculum areas. Open educational resources(OERs) will also be discuss and SoftChalk's CONNECT Learning Object Repository will be highlighted. |
| Presenter(s): | Gordon Roethemeyer (Nebraska ESU Coordinating Council) |
| Location: | Fedora I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | Digital Curation-You're Probably Already Doing It & Don't Realize It! |
| Strand: | 1:1, Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://tinyurl.com/bellneta2012 |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Participants will see what Lexington Public Schools is doing to stay ahead in the world of digital learning and its continuation of its 1-1 initiative. This session will explore the concept of digital curation, what it is, how to begin the process, how it benefits teachers & students, and how your department/school/district can take advantage of the movement to curate. |
| Presenter(s): | Eric Bell (Lexington Public Schools) |
| Location: | Windsor X, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | Explore an IPad with your Own Hands! |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Science |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | netaipad.wikispaces.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | You've heard about iPads, but you've never had the chance to use one. Here's your chance to experience an iPad! Our session will offer the opportunity to visit with an elementary or secondary teacher and explore the best apps to use in the classroom. Find out more about ways to make learning fun, and still hold students accountable. |
| Presenter(s): | Gwen Schultz (Shickley Public School), Andrea Curlo (Shickley Public School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Extending High Definition Video to Mobile Devices |
| Strand: | Assistive Technology, Distance/online Learning, Multimedia |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.bmiav.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | End users can seamlessly connect from their desktops or mobile devices to any standards based video conferencing system in seconds. The LifeSize ClearSea product works with PC/MAC devices, Android, iOS smartphones and Ipad tablets. LifeSize ClearSea software enables a full HD video collaboration at 1080p for a true to life experience. We will be doing life demo's with all of these systems. |
| Presenter(s): | Bruce Christensen (Business Media, Inc.), Greg Aronhalt (LifeSize Corporation) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | Guided Math + Technology = Sweet Success |
| Strand: | Assessment, Distance/online Learning, Math |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.i-ready.com/empower |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level |
| Description: | Differentiated math instruction or Guided Math can change the way we help students learn and succeed in our math classes. In this session, we'll look at what Guided Math is and how technology can help inform grouping decisions and provide individualized instruction. |
| Presenter(s): | Marsha Krabbenhoft (Curriculum Associates) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | iMovie - Features and Tips |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Multimedia |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | iMovie 11 has some great features that can be used to enhance classroom projects such as Trailers and Audio modification. But let's not forget about green screen, picture-in-picture, and the other bells and whistles that iMovie 09 introduced! We will also share tips and resources that are helpful with the iMovie application. |
| Presenter(s): | Toni Fowler (Adams Central High School), Neile Anderson (Adams Central High School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | iPads to Tablets to Clickers, do they really work together? |
| Strand: | Administrative/planning, Cross Curriculum, Staff Development |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.engaging-technologies.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Formative instruction...you could say we have an App for that. Come see how Engaging Technologies and eInstruction have teamed up, with their new release, to create an effortless system that provides real time feedback--- and yes, you can run it with your iPad! |
| Presenter(s): | Dustin Frank (Engaging Technologies) |
| Location: | Windsor VIII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | IVC Playground: Sandbox 1--Mobile Devices |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | See how various applications available for tablets and smartphones can help you connect and collaborate with mobile devices. Some of the apps available are Polycom RealPresence, LifeSize ClearSea, Cisco Jabber, Scopia Desktop and more! |
| Presenter(s): | John Stritt (ESU 10), Linda Dickeson (Lincoln Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | IVC Playground: Sandbox 2--Collaborations |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | High School |
| Description: | Meet with students from Palmer High School that have been collaborating with schools from across the globe. Get a student perspective on connecting with fellow students on cultural subjects such as foods and family traditions. |
| Presenter(s): | Roni Dorsey (Palmer Public School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | IVC Playground: Sandbox 3--Capspace |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Presenters will connect with TWICE CAPspace and Read Around the Planet Coordinator, Sue Porter. Attendees can visit and ask questions about how to bring collaboration projects into their classroom through video conferencing. |
| Presenter(s): | Bob Bednar (Pleasanton Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | IVC Playground: Sandbox 4--MSM Music Project |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | A special distance learning project with the Manhattan School Music (NYC) allows Nebraska students to further pursue their passion for music by taking lessons in addition to their participation in orchestra, band or choir. Hear from Neligh-Oakdale students that have participated and learned from teacher/artists associated MSM via videoconferencing. |
| Presenter(s): | Molly Aschoff (ESU #8), BJ Peters (Educational Service Unit 13) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Lecture Capture and Interactive Displays Provide Student Benefit |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Multimedia, Technical Issues |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Students benefit from reviewing lectures, but you don't have time to give your lectures again! Come see how two professors at College of Saint Mary are using Tegrity's Lecture Capture System combined with SMART's Interactive Pen Displays to record their chemistry and mathematics lectures. Students can watch the lectures back on their own time and see their professors working the equations and explaining rationale. It's beneficial for everyone involved! |
| Presenter(s): | Jason Schlesiger (College of Saint Mary), Jeremy Karr (Chemistry Professor), Mark Sand (Mathematics Professor) |
| Location: | Fedora II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | Let the Games Begin-Teaching Genre through Games |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Library Media |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level |
| Description: | During this session you will learn how to engage your students with an in-depth unit that teaches them how to use online digital resources for genre studies (easily adapted to other subjects) with a game theme. Explore using Quia, Wordle, NetTrekker, Google Docs and online databases! Will Cinderella find Prince Charming by playing The Dating Game? Come find out! |
| Presenter(s): | Kim Ridder (Scott Middle School/Lincoln Public Schools teacher), Jean Hellwege (Scott Middle School-Lincoln Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Lights-Camera-Action! |
| Strand: | Language Arts |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://kgruener.wikispaces.com/ |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | Come and learn how to use a simple Flip video camera, iPod or your computer's video camera to enhance student's learning. It's a simple way to use technology and develop great readers. Join us for many ideas using a video camera in Language Arts. |
| Presenter(s): | Karen Gruener (Northwest Public Schools), Heather Callihan (Cedar Hollow School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | MPEG Streamclip for Educators |
| Strand: | Library Media, Multimedia, Video Editing |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Web Site: | http://tinyurl.com/mpeg-streamclip-neta-2012 |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | MPEG Streamclip is a free, cross-platform (Mac and Windows) utility that allows you to open many different video formats, perform simple edits, and save in several different video formats (transcoding). Learn how to extract clips from non-copy protected DVDs and use them in a presentation or on a website. The session will also include basic definitions of codecs and file types. |
| Presenter(s): | Doug Dickeson (Lincoln Public Schools) |
| Location: | Dapper III, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | Show and Tell LiveScribe Pen |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Library Media, Science |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Come see what some teachers and students are doing with the livescribe pen. Interactive notes and pencast activities. |
| Presenter(s): | Becky Keilig (Ravenna Public Schools), Kelley Jarzynka (Ravenna High School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Teaching Elementary & Secondary Keyboarding Online |
| Strand: | Business, Distance/online Learning, Library Media |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.bepublishing.com |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | In this interactive session, participants will be introduced to EduTyping online keyboarding software. EduTyping has become the industry standard for teaching keyboarding online and is used by 1+ million students. A discussion about best-practices in how to teach keyboarding to elementary students is included, along with a hands-on demonstration of both the EduTyping student and instructor software. |
| Presenter(s): | Michael Gecawich (B.E. Publishing) |
| Location: | Marriott Courtyard II, Marriott |
| Sugarloaf I, Embassy |
| Sugarloaf II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| Friday 4/27 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Teaching Special Needs Calendar and Time using multiple technology |
| Strand: | 1:1, Assistive Technology, Math |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | The session will include the use of the smartboard, ipads, computers and visuals. It will demonstrate the use of all these technologies to teach special needs students how to use the terms of the calendar and how to use the calendar in their lives. The calendar also teaches time and weather. The calendar used is in the notebook (found on Smartboard exchange), ical, and visuals. |
| Presenter(s): | Cheri Maupin (Ogallala High School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Ten Free On-Line Resources Every Teacher Should Know: Version 2012 |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://10freeonlineresourcesversion2012.blogspot.com/ |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Teachers are always concerned with finding high quality on-line resources and websites that they can use to help students learn. This presentation will discuss ten on-line resources that are very valuable for teachers. Each website will be demonstrated and examples of teacher uses will be included. The presentation handout and website will contain more detailed information for each site. |
| Presenter(s): | Neal Topp (University of Nebraska Omaha), Paul Clark (Gretna Public Schools), Bob Goeman (UNO - College of Education) |
| Location: | Dapper II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | What Can I Use for Video |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Library Media, Multimedia |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Visit with session presenters about the 'new' video resources for Nebraska schools. This resource will be a replacement for what is currently offered through PowerMedia Plus. Attendees will look at video content and other features available with the package. Receive a trial account to begin to plan lessons using the video resources. |
| Presenter(s): | Beth Kabes (Educational Service Unit 7) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | What will e-learning Look Like in 5 Years? |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning, Industrial Technology |
| Type: | Conversation |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.bellevue.edu |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | With the uptick in the use of Augmented Reality, Web 3.0, Mobile Learning, and Social Learning how will these technologies affect your classroom? And more importantly, how can we affect this ever-changing field? How can you stay ahead of all the emerging technologies and the digital natives? This will be an open dialogue discussing how best to utilize technology in your classroom to foster learning and which technologies to adopt. |
| Presenter(s): | Sonya Leeds (Bellevue University) |
| Location: | Marriott Library, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| | Title: | WOW!!!! What a way to learn Math Facts! |
| Strand: | Assessment, Math |
| Type: | Playground |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | https://hps.powerschool.com/admin/students/home.html |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | TimezAttack! A graphics program that has relied on FUN to teach and reteach Multiplication, has now branched out to Division, Addition and Subtraction! It has a fantastic way of teaching and re-teaching these facts. Get ready for FUN (all while learning... shhhhhhh don't tell the kids!) |
| Presenter(s): | Mitzi Luedtke (Humphrey Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
12:30-1:15 Session 3
| Title: | 10+ Free Tools You Can Use in Your Classroom Tomorrow |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://pk-neta.wikispaces.com |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Looking for quick & easy free tools and ideas that you can use in your classroom tomorrow? This session will focus on a few of my favorite "finds" and I'll also share ideas on how teachers and students are using them in the classroom. From QR codes to Word Dynamo....you'll walk away with an idea (or two or three) that you can incorporate right away. |
| Presenter(s): | Pam Krambeck (Educational Service Unit #3) |
| Location: | Windsor VI, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Beyond Bells and Whistles: Goal Driven Technology Integration |
| Strand: | 1:1, Assessment, Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Web Site: | http://mrmansour.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Technology inspired lessons can fall flat, even when students are excited and engaged by the material. This session, led by students and their teacher, will review tech infused strategies that helped students meet learning objectives. From video projects and podcasting to educational games and online collaboration, we'll cover the successes and slip-ups in a variety of disciplines including science, social studies, language arts, and math. |
| Presenter(s): | Mike Mansour (Jesuit Academy) |
| Location: | Windsor VII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Boosting Morale and School Pride through Digital Media and Technology |
| Strand: | 1:1, Multimedia, Video Editing |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | High School |
| Description: | This session will focus on the positive influence that the HPC Digital Media class has had on school pride and morale through their web based news show called the "Friday Morning Storm Warning." In this session we will highlight the many different ways our show has positively influenced our school and communities. Examples include: school related commercials, interviews, skits, news stories, and features. |
| Presenter(s): | John Kucera (High Plains Community Schools), Cameron Hudson (High Plains Community Schools) |
| Location: | Windsor VIII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Breaking Down the Walls |
| Strand: | Conversation, Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | This year I made it a personal goal to expand the walls of my classroom in as many different ways as possible. This session will explore the diverse ways that I helped connect my students with the world around them. From Skype to Google Docs and everything in between my presentation will help break down the walls of your classroom and open up endless possibilities for your students! |
| Presenter(s): | Grant Torpin (Shelton Public Schools) |
| Location: | Fedora I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Casper Deployment and Integration |
| Strand: | 1:1, Administrative/planning, Technical Issues |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | This session will discuss the lead up, deployment and user experiences from Westside High School recent adoption of the Casper management suite. It will discuss the way that casper has affected the day to day operations of a large one to one laptop distribution. The Casper Suite simplifies the life of system administrators with a comprehensive platform to manage Mac OS X computers and iOS mobile devices. The Casper Suite increases the efficiency of your IT staff, reduces the cost of ownership, and minimizes liability by providing a framework that enforces software licensing compliance, security standards, energy usage, and other organizational rules and requirements. |
| Presenter(s): | Robert Uchtman (Westside community schools), Joseph Morris (Westside High School) |
| Location: | Fedora II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Creating and Utilizing Online Professional Learning Networks |
| Strand: | Administrative/planning, Cross Curriculum, Staff Development |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Web Site: | https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dg73dhts_112g47n64ct |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | We are bombarded with a barrage of resources everyday from administrators, staff developers, technology coordinators, and other teachers. Why not organize and host these on one online Professional Learning Network? In this session, the presenters will share their experiences of creating and maintaining an online Professional Learning Network for their district and offer participants a list of resources for getting started. |
| Presenter(s): | Danielle Helzer (Gretna High School), Loree Cain (Ogallala Middle School), Susan McBride-Krab (IT Coordinator, Ogallala Public Schools) |
| Location: | Dapper I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Establishing and Perpetuating a Kindle Program in Your School |
| Strand: | Assistive Technology, Language Arts, Library Media |
| Type: | Conversation |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, Higher Education |
| Description: | Reasons to begin a Kindle program
Ways to begin a Kindle program
How to keep a Kindle program
Ideas to organize a Kindle program |
| Presenter(s): | Beth Carrig (Perkins County Schools), Marcia Graney (Perkins County Schools) |
| Location: | Marriott Library, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Introduction to Imagine Learning English |
| Strand: | Assistive Technology, Language Arts, Multimedia |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://www.imaginelearning.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Imagine Learning English is an award-winning software literacy program for English Learners. Over 30 OPS elementary schools are using the program to help students with their phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. |
| Presenter(s): | Justin Hewett (Imagine Learning) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | iOS Devices in Music Education |
| Strand: | 1:1, Multimedia, Music/Fine Arts |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.musicteachnology.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | IPads in the music classroom? What's going on here? Join us in looking at ways to integrate iOS devices into the music classroom. We will cover a variety of music apps that are great tools for learning. |
| Presenter(s): | Kim Ingraham (Omaha Bryan High School), Jeff Ingraham (ESU#3) |
| Location: | Windsor X, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | LPS Data Systems: The Journey is the Destination |
| Strand: | Administrative/planning, Assessment, Staff Development |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | A multi-departmental Data Systems Committee at Lincoln Public Schools has spent the last 4 years implementing a suite of data systems designed to support the Continuous School Improvement process. We will share our challenges and successes in aligning the systems and designing professional development to help instructional staff identify, gather, and interpret data. |
| Presenter(s): | H. Kirk Langer (Lincoln Public Schools), Tim Hahn (Lincoln Public Schools) |
| Location: | Windsor IX, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Mimio Interactive Teaching Technologies - making teaching easier! |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Staff Development |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Full integration is a unique benefit of the MimioClassroom(TM) family of products. Each of our tools is an easy-to-use, powerful technology on its own, but all of our products are designed to work together, using powerful MimioStudio(TM) software. That means less setup work for you and more time to teach!
Learn about the remarkable benefits Mimio products offer. |
| Presenter(s): | Whitney Hardesty (Mimio) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Now That You Have 1:1 You Just Added a Lot of New Antennas |
| Strand: | 1:1, Computer Science, Technical Issues |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.thebarriergroup.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | This session will cover: there is a lot more to security so how to go beyond just Web Content Filtering for 1:1, with mobility brings added exposure and how to secure those connections and access, how to inspect all 7 OSI layers in near real time, what are the new APT threats and how to protect them, and how to protect against using UltraSurf and others. |
| Presenter(s): | Jim Libersky (Barrier1) |
| Location: | Marriott Courtyard II, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | The D,E,F, and G Technologies For Your Classroom |
| Strand: | Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Why continue teaching with the ABC's as your sole means of instruction, when you can use the D's (Diigo), E's (Evernote, Edmodo), F's (Flubaroo), and G's (Google Apps). This session will be an overview of how York Public School is using each of these Web 2.0 tools at all grade levels. |
| Presenter(s): | Chris Ericson (York Public School), Craig Badura (Aurora Public Schools), Stephen Sautter (York Public Schools) |
| Location: | Dapper II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Web 2.0 in the Elementary Classroom |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Library Media, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Web Site: | http://sites.google.com/site/web20intheelementary/ |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | Finding the right web 2.0 tools for elementary students can sometimes be difficult. What can be adapted to meet their needs and wants? How can we best prepare them using the web? Come find out the right web 2.0 tools for you to increase student achievement. We will focus on elementary content areas as many of the tools able to be connected to multiple content strands. |
| Presenter(s): | Katie Kraft (Pawnee Elementary), Robbie Jensen (Educational Service Unit #3) |
| Location: | Dapper III, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
1:30-2:15 Session 4
| Title: | Teaching Elementary & Secondary Keyboarding Online |
| Strand: | Business, Distance/online Learning, Library Media |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.bepublishing.com |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | In this interactive session, participants will be introduced to EduTyping online keyboarding software. EduTyping has become the industry standard for teaching keyboarding online and is used by 1+ million students. A discussion about best-practices in how to teach keyboarding to elementary students is included, along with a hands-on demonstration of both the EduTyping student and instructor software. |
| Presenter(s): | Michael Gecawich (B.E. Publishing) |
| Location: | Marriott Courtyard II, Marriott |
| Sugarloaf I, Embassy |
| Sugarloaf II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
| Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| Friday 4/27 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
| | Title: | Appy Hour |
| Strand: | Assistive Technology, Conversation |
| Type: | Conversation |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://www.bit.ly/netaatp |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | This session will focus around iPad apps for special needs students. Apps in subject content areas and apps to help students access material and learning opportunities will be shown. A focus will also be on apps that assist educators in planning, organization and data collection. This is a BYOD session and participants are encouraged to come and share app ideas they are using. |
| Presenter(s): | Lenette Sprunk (ESU7), Phylis Graney (ESU 16), Dixie Trevarthen (ATP/Ed) |
| Location: | Marriott Library, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Blended Learning: Expanding Learning Opportunities |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Members of the Greater Nebraska Educational Network Consortium (GNENC), a group of five ESU's (10, 11, 13, 15 & 16), have worked together to deploy a number of tools to support a dynamic blended learning environment. The portal allows all users access to a learning management system (Moodle), e-portfolio (Mahara), desktop conferencing (BigBlueButton), and Google Apps. This session will demonstrate learning activities taking place in this blended learning environment. |
| Presenter(s): | Craig Hicks (Educational Service Unit 13) |
| Location: | Fedora I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Comprehension With or Without Overload? Possible or Impossible Dream? |
| Strand: | Library Media, Science, Social Studies |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School, All Levels |
| Description: | "Expert Space" transforms student access so they can navigate, evaluate, and organize leveled content-area information. These tools and digital curriculum may provide assistance in planning and completing projects as 21st century information literacy skills are infused into Science and Social Studies. This "anytime...anyplace" new tool from TSP leads me to ask "How far have we come in the last 25 years?!" |
| Presenter(s): | Jeff Koneck (Indian Hill Elementary) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Creating Comics & Animations on the iPad |
| Strand: | 1:1, Cross Curriculum, Multimedia |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://creightonprep.creighton.edu |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Who says the iPad is primarily for consumption? In this session, you'll learn about several apps that allow you and your students to create high-quality still comics and animated short films directly on the iPad. We'll explore stop motion, puppet animation, and hand drawn types of animation, as well as comic-book style creations. Soon, you'll leave behind traditional reports & presentations for engaging, student-produced creative content. |
| Presenter(s): | Mattie Olsen (Creighton Preparatory School) |
| Location: | Dapper III, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | DROIDS in the Classroom! What Now! Android Apps/Devices/Classroom Uses! |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Have you ever been sitting in a meeting and heard the loud sound of an Android device going off alerting it's ownert? Ever wondered how you could use an Android Device in your classroom? This session will focus on sharing android apps for the K-12 classroom, and looking at a few types of Android devices and their capabilities. How to present from a DROID, and some of the ways that Google has tightly integrated their tools with the devices running the Google Android operating System. |
| Presenter(s): | Jeff Ingraham (ESU#3) |
| Location: | Dapper II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Empowering Professional Development in 21st Century |
| Strand: | Staff Development |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.cengage.com |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Educators are faced with many challenges as they are tasked with creating engaging and challenging classrooms to educate and empower today's plugged in students. Training teachers is a must in today's rapidly moving education world, especially with staff that may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable with new technologies. We will discuss several highly engaging professional development programs that are customizable and sustainable and will empower your district. |
| Presenter(s): | Andrew Durren (Cengage Learning) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Exploring the US National Parks and Regions |
| Strand: | Social Studies, Video Editing, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level |
| Description: | This session will broaden knowledge of technology tools by improving geographic skills and knowledge of US National Parks and US regions. Come see your National Park via the World Wide Web created by 4th grade Park Rangers. Tour the US regions through 5th grade Animoto presentations. |
| Presenter(s): | Melissa Werner (Norfolk Public Schools- Washington), Kathy Friedrich (Teacher Washington), Darlene Wolff (Teacher Norfolk Middle School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | From Bland to Brainy in 60 Seconds! |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Multimedia, Social Studies |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | In this session you will find out how your classroom can be a place to offer students a wide array of engaging opportunities. Dress up your dead lectures, electrify student presentations and in the end bolster their excitement to initiate, participate and learn. We will be exploring iMovie, Glogster, Google Earth, Prezi and mnemonic techniques enhanced by video. |
| Presenter(s): | Peter Theoharis (Hastings Senior High), Jeremy Borer (Sandy Creek High School), Linda Simonson (Superior High School) |
| Location: | Windsor VII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Go Digital! |
| Description: | Blogging, podcasting, digital forms, shared calendars... it sounds overwhelming, doesn't it? In this session, Tammy will show you how easy it is to go digital in your classroom. Using some fabulous free web tools, you will be able to share student successes, communicate with parents, gather feedback, organize events and more -- all in just a few minutes per week! |
| Presenter(s): | Tammy Worcester (ESSDACK) |
| Location: | Dapper I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Integrating IP Surveillance into a K-12 network |
| Strand: | Assistive Technology, Distance/online Learning, Technical Issues |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Advanced |
| Web Site: | www.dlink.com |
| Grade Levels: | High School, Higher Education |
| Description: | The goal of this session is to provide a thorough understanding of IP Surveillance and best practices of how to integrate IP cameras into a school network. Subjects covered:
1. Advantages of an IP Surveillance system vs CCTV
2. Designing an IP camera network
3. Common pitfalls to be aware of
4. How to select cameras and management software
5. Discuss methods of obtaining funding
6. Q&A |
| Presenter(s): | Jiten Gori (D-Link Corporation.), David Spillman (D-Link Corporation.) |
| Location: | Marriott Courtyard II, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Making Movies in 7th Grade Social Studies |
| Strand: | Multimedia, Social Studies, Video Editing |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Westside Middle School Learning Web 2011 team members Quinn McGuire, Dave Baker, Jerry Dorn & Derek Fey will share their experiences making movies on latitude and longitude with seventh grade students. During this poster session, the instructors will share finished projects, challenges, lessons learned, and their experiences making movies with 7th grade students. If you are a Learning Web 2012 team member you will find this poster session helpful. |
| Presenter(s): | Lance Mosier (Westside Middle School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | No Cost or Low Cost Teaching Tools for the 1:1 Classroom |
| Strand: | 1:1, Conversation, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.agps.org |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Participants will walk away from this presentation with ideas for lessons, projects, anticipatory sets and more. The presenters will share effective tools used in 1:1 classrooms that effectively support classroom instruction. These tools will include software, web 2.0 tools, and interactive sites for a variety of content areas. Whether or not your school is 1:1, you will walk away with tools for your classroom! |
| Presenter(s): | Matt Flynn (Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools), Kasy Epke (Hershey Public Schools), Glena Withers (Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer Public Schools) |
| Location: | Windsor X, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Obtaining BIG results from only a few iPads |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Math |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | What if you don't have an iPad for each child? Using only a few iPads, we'll show you how to set up a student centered classroom that allows time as a teacher to meet with every student every day in reading and math. We'll cover the high impact apps and how to structure differentiated activities by using centers, partners and trios. |
| Presenter(s): | Adam Nidey (Crestview Elementary), Brian Abeling (West Des Moines Schools) |
| Location: | Windsor VIII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Picking Fullerton |
| Strand: | Social Studies |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level |
| Description: | Fullerton has a rich history and students became "modern archaeologists." First, students visited with a representative of the National Archives in Washington, DC via video conference. The 6th graders chose a person in the Fullerton community to interview and developed an oral history of that person. The 8th graders visited the local museum and selected an artifact to research. Co-Presenters: Laura Sabata, Lisa Hunnicutt, and Mary Pat Nathan. |
| Presenter(s): | Vickie Beck (Fullerton Public School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Primary Publishing |
| Strand: | Language Arts, Video Editing |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Web Site: | http://2012neta.wikispaces.com/ |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | This session will showcase how I use Story Kit, Splice, iMovie, Little Bird Tales, You Tube and QR codes to publish student work in my 2nd grade classroom. |
| Presenter(s): | Deborah Lewis (Malcolm Westfall) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | QR in the Elementary Classroom |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Multimedia, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | Bring your scanner. Quick Response Coding, referred to as QR, has become the new buzz word in this second grade classroom. We will show you how QR has been integrated into a variety of math and language arts projects. Bring your smart phone, download your free QR app, and start scanning! |
| Presenter(s): | Stephanie Bach (Plattsmouth Community Schools), Melanie Anderson (Plattsmouth Elementary) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Teaching literary devices with a computer and a camera. |
| Strand: | Computer Science, Language Arts, Multimedia |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | By giving eighth graders a camera, a computer, and a photo editing program they can quickly create imagery that teaches literary devices such as metaphors, similes, onomatopoeias, personification etc. Teaching literary devices becomes quick and easy with a little technology, and the project is an effective way to introduce students to technology as a learning tool. |
| Presenter(s): | Moni Hourt (Crawford High School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Teaching Wired Learners |
| Description: | In this session we explore some of the tools educators could/should use to engage kids who've grown up online and texting. We deal with issues around digital responsibility, mentoring and preparing kids for success in virtual space. |
| Presenter(s): | Kevin Honeycutt (ESSDACK) |
| Location: | Windsor VI, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Technology Planning: A technical discussion |
| Strand: | Administrative/planning, Technical Issues |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://prezi.com/mdoztcohlstg/tech-plannining-a-technical-discussion/ |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Technology touches the entire organization and is critical for both administrative and educational processes. Being a technology implementer is both an awesome and daunting challenge. Participants will share their experiences, frustrations, successes and best practices for technology planning in the classroom and beyond. |
| Presenter(s): | SuAnn Witt (Nebraska Department of Education), Gary Needham (ESU 9) |
| Location: | Fedora II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Technology Tools That Improve Learning for Special Education Students |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Web Site: | dorchesterschool.org |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | This poster session will illustrate how to incorporate technology into the classroom to make learning easier for special education students. Technology may include the use of the iPod, iPad and favorite apps, Pulse Pen, SKYPE, and classroom websites with resources. |
| Presenter(s): | Theresa Johnson (Dorchester Public Schools), Kyle Steinkuhler (Norris High School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | The Great Missouri Flood of 2011 |
| Strand: | Language Arts, Math, Social Studies |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://www.esu4.org |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | The Learning Web team from ESU 4 is made up of teachers from Johnson-Brock and Nebraska City. Teachers from math, science, social studies, and language arts worked together to create a wiki regarding the effects of the Missouri Flood of 2011. Students researched past and present conditions, conducted interviews, collected statistics, and placed that information on their wiki for anyone to access. Please come and see our project. |
| Presenter(s): | Gregg Robke (Educational Service Unit 4), Megan Howe (Johnson-Brock Public School), Tera Stutheit (Johnson-Brock Public School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | The Skype's the Limit |
| Strand: | Library Media, Music/Fine Arts |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | How can you use Skype to meet curriculum objectives? An elementary library class and a middle school drama class used Skype to facilitate an online field trip to meet each other before a dramatic performance. As both classes focused on standards based goals, the virtual meeting provided a way for both classes to share their understanding in a fun and non-traditional way. |
| Presenter(s): | L. Lionberger (Crete Middle School), Dede Moore (Elementary School Librarian) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Using Technology to Bear Witness To Others |
| Strand: | Conversation, Language Arts, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | High School |
| Description: | OHS Holocaust Literature students will present how they used digital tools to create a multisensory project designed to share their learning about the Holocaust and Social Justice with their community after a class trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Students will utilize digital technology to document, create a multimedia presentation, and share it with others in order to spread awareness about the important lessons of the Holocaust. |
| Presenter(s): | Katrina Gotschall (O'Neill High School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| | Title: | Utilizing Web-Based Clickers In The Classroom |
| Strand: | 1:1, Cross Curriculum, Language Arts |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://www.ravenna.k12.ne.us/ |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | This session will discuss and show an easy and inexpensive alternative of utilizing "clicker technology" in web based form. Participants will learn how to implement clicker skills and concepts using laptops and cell phones instead of standard clickers most commonly purchased as a software kit program. Participants will be able to experience the process and skills that they can take and apply in their classrooms. |
| Presenter(s): | Corey Fisher (Ravenna High School), Ashley Isaac (Ravenna High School) |
| Location: | Windsor IX, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
2:30-3:15 Session 5
| Title: | Blended Learning: Digital Learning After the Bell |
| Strand: | Distance/online Learning, Multimedia, Science |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Learning management systems and blended learning can be a powerful support system for students after class. In this conversation I will share several ideas and techniques to support students and augment their learning with digital content. The topics will range from digital lessons designed to support classroom activities, to support for students that learn at different rates. Several uses of video learning techniques will be included. |
| Presenter(s): | Scott Brauer (DC West High School) |
| Location: | Fedora I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Choose Your Support For Lesson Plans, PD and Parent involvement |
| Strand: | Administrative/planning, Cross Curriculum, Staff Development |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.educatorsvirtualentor.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Demands on educators are greater than ever. Web-based professional development is expanding to allow individual educators to choose resources tailored teacher needs. This session will show resources that provide lesson plans and parent activities matched to state and core standards and access to courses and strategies proven to improve student performance. Resources also provide research-based strategies with rubrics and video of the strategies in action. |
| Presenter(s): | Woody Ziegler (Educator's Virtual Mentor), Dave Dobos (Innovative Educational Services) |
| Location: | Marriott Courtyard II, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Connecting to the Edu-verse / Self-directed Staff Development |
| Description: | In this session we explore several online learning communities that teachers can use to begin what I call self-directed staff development. We'll join a few of these communities and begin building networks that will serve participants, long after our day is over. |
| Presenter(s): | Kevin Honeycutt (ESSDACK) |
| Location: | Windsor VI, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Creative Country Profiles...... not your average dull report! |
| Strand: | Multimedia, Social Studies, Video Editing |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | High School |
| Description: | Students took what used to be a country profile poster presentation and we transitioned it into a Video Profile on that Country. Using both Audacity and Photo-Story for Windows the students create a video slide-show of their country and have to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in a number of technical and geographic areas. |
| Presenter(s): | Nathan Blankenship (West Point Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Defining Cheating in the Digital Age |
| Strand: | 1:1, Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Students interviewed and surveyed teachers, parents, and other students about what their definition of cheating is in a digital 1:1 computing environment. This discussion led to a video produced and published on the web to inform students and stakeholders about the students' and school's perspectives. Team members include: Deb Meyer, Megan Mullen, Michelle Kluver, Stacy McClure and Del Dack. |
| Presenter(s): | Sherri Chittenden (Paxton Public Schools), Stacy McClure (Paxton Public Schools), Deb Meyer (Paxton Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Engaged Learning During & After the Bell: Tools for Upper Elementary |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Bring Your Own Device |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Web Site: | https://sites.google.com/a/ravenna.k12.ne.us/libinfoskills/home |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, All Levels |
| Description: | Participants will experience some of the tools that our school has used in engaging students during and after school, particularly in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. We will showcase some of our best lessons and some of our flops (with tips about making them work). We will use Edmodo and a Google Site as the starting point for using the following free online tools: Prezi, Stixy, Voki, xtranormal, etc. with the participants--so BYOD. |
| Presenter(s): | Becky Keilig (Ravenna Public Schools), Haley Greer (Ravenna Public Schools), Sherry Nelson (Ravenna Elementary) |
| Location: | Wingtip, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Even More Things You Didn't Know Photoshop Elements Could Do! |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://wp.lps.org/ldickes/ |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | This is the third in an ongoing series of annual NETA sessions about fun and creative ways to use Adobe Photoshop Elements, along with many tips and tricks. Topics will include new photo-retouching techniques, more project ideas, and new features. |
| Presenter(s): | Linda Dickeson (Lincoln Public Schools) |
| Location: | Windsor IX, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Excellent Keyboarding Skills Without Hunting & Pecking |
| Strand: | Business, Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Keyboarding Online--Real Skills. Session will lead participants in group discussions covering common keyboarding problems and solutions of web based software. Current, experienced, and local keyboarding teachers will help provide answers to common problems and ideas for motivating students to learn correct keyboarding skills. A quick view into current web based technology that helps to address these concerns, especially addressing the #1 problem in teaching keyboarding--breaking/preventing Hunting & Pecking. |
| Presenter(s): | Barbara Ellsworth (Mesa Community College) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Google Activities for Kids! |
| Description: | Google offers a variety of applications that allow students to create, collaborate, and share. In this session, you'll see some clever activities for students - ideas that are not only quick and easy, but also require creativity and higher-level thinking. Activities will be demonstrated from start to finish, using Google's free suite of Web 2.0 tools. |
| Presenter(s): | Tammy Worcester (ESSDACK) |
| Location: | Dapper I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Helping Social Studies Students To Find Their Voice |
| Strand: | Multimedia, Social Studies |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Kearney Public Schools teachers, as part of the ESU Learning Web Team, will show how they use technology to help their students express themselves in the Social Studies classroom.
Co-presenters:
Amber Lewis, Kearney High School
Chris Pocock, Kearney High School
Maggie Carson, Sunrise Middle School
Roan Howard, Horizon Middle School |
| Presenter(s): | Aaron Svoboda (Kearney Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Honestly, What's the Best Policy? |
| Strand: | 1:1, Conversation, Technical Issues |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | This session will be an opportunity to share and discuss policies for 1:1 deployments of technology to students. Representatives from various school districts with 1:1 programs will be on hand to discuss their policies and answer questions about them. |
| Presenter(s): | Paul Lindgren (Westside Community Schools) |
| Location: | Fedora II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | IAgriculture |
| Strand: | 1:1, Cross Curriculum, Multimedia |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Web Site: | bode.cambridge.k12.ne.us/Bode/Welcome.html |
| Grade Levels: | High School, All Levels |
| Description: | Make sure that your career and technical education classroom is grasping on to the available technologies. Practical and useful tips and ideas from an Agricultural Education instructor in an Apple 1 to 1 initiative on incorporating technology to make what you do both easier and more effective. Topics include: iPad - Apps with a purpose, SmartBoard, interactive websites, QR codes and more. |
| Presenter(s): | Megan Bode (Cambridge High School) |
| Location: | Windsor X, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Is It Real...Or Is It Graphics Design? |
| Strand: | 1:1, Multimedia, Video Editing |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://blog.ravenna.k12.ne.us/pberanek/ |
| Grade Levels: | High School |
| Description: | At Ravenna High School, an increased focus on creativity through technology has evolved into an amazing learning experience for students. In this session Mr. Beranek, the RHS Graphics Design instructor, and students will present and demonstrate examples of how they have transformed the concept of creativity to spark and engage students in a whole new way...AND...it is a lot of fun too! |
| Presenter(s): | Paul Beranek (Ravenna High School), Corey Fisher (Ravenna High School) |
| Location: | Windsor VIII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Make Your Old School English Classroom New Again |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Multimedia |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Calling all "old-school" English teachers who would like to creatively integrate technology into their wheel house without losing the basics of reading, writing, and classroom problem solving. Attendees will take away 10 innovative ideas they can use immediately in their classroom to actively engage students in the learning process. If you feel you're always looking to revamp what is going on in your classroom...don't miss this session! |
| Presenter(s): | Jill Johnson (MIlford Public Schools) |
| Location: | Dapper III, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Nebraska Time Travel |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Multimedia, Social Studies |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Marsha Osburn, Sharon Tolliver students at Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools hosted community meetings to discuss the history of their communities: Cody, Kilgore, and Nenzel. Using the footage taken from the sessions, students documented their findings on the internet so that other schools can access it and take a virtual field trip to our communities. This session will explain the project and provide an opportunity for other schools to get involved! |
| Presenter(s): | Jodi Arnold (Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools), Roxann Richards (Co-worker), Duke Waln (Co-worker) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Niobrara: Flood of History |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Multimedia, Social Studies |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Capturing the historic Missouri River flooding by picture and video, and documenting the resulting impact on our community of Niobrara is the goal of this project. Student-led research examines past flooding events and compares them to this most recent event. Students from multiple age groups work in a cross-curricular setting to create a media-rich video production that records this significant event in our communities history. |
| Presenter(s): | Sharla Hanzlik (Niobrara High School), Jennifer Pritchett (Niobrara Public Schools), Mona Weatherwax (Niobrara High School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | R.E.D.U.C.E.: Recycling every day unveils a clean environment |
| Strand: | Science |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | The yearlong project focused on recycling. Second-graders studied macro-invertebrates at Humphrey's Pond and then cleaned up the area around the pond. Activities included trash pickup at local parks, planters made with recycled materials, celebrating "I Love Recycling Day" November 15, and papermaking. Students chronicled their activities with cameras provided through the Learning Web project. Team members included: Pam Abbott, Mary Kay Foy, Pam McBride and Erin Fisher. |
| Presenter(s): | Jo Brown (Ogallala Public Schools), Nancy Armstrong (Ogallala Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Resources to create a flipped classroom |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Multimedia, Staff Development |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | This demonstration will center around the tools needed to create a successful FLIPPED classroom. Demonstration of the creation of webcasts for the use on an iPad in the classroom. See how the math teacher created podcasts for students to watch at home as homework and then classroom time was used to complete the assignment. |
| Presenter(s): | Ginny Gustad (Beresford School District) |
| Location: | Windsor VII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Saluting Veterans |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | Brady elementary students created a Veteran's Day program with GarageBand and iMovie. 2nd graders began with "What is a Veteran?" 3rd graders created a program "Saluting Veterans," including interviews of four local veterans, and highlighting three well-known veterans of Fort McPherson Cemetery. 4th graders created a program on the history of the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Brady. Team members included: Tonya Shaw, Jeanene Lusk and Bridget Rossman. |
| Presenter(s): | Bruce Hird (Brady Public Schools), Bridget Rossman (Brady Public Schools), Tonya Shaw (Brady Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Tech Planning for Administrators |
| Strand: | Administrative/planning, Staff Development |
| Type: | Conversation |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://prezi.com/mdoztcohlstg/tech-plannining-a-technical-discussion/ |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Technology planning used to be mostly about maintaining inventory and software. Technology has now become "mission critical" in both office and classroom. Administrators don't need to be experts in technology, but they need to cast vision and provide guidance for its use. Come join a discussion to learn more about the role you can take in this process for your own district. |
| Presenter(s): | Gary Needham (ESU 9), SuAnn Witt (Nebraska Department of Education) |
| Location: | Marriott Library, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | The History of Santee: Relocation to Present |
| Strand: | Multimedia, Social Studies, Video Editing |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, High School |
| Description: | Kindergarten and 4th grade will talk about the different places and people in the community. 7th-12 are going to do a review on how Dakota people came to Santee. They will uncover historical information from 1863 to the present day. It will include people, places, and documents. Learning team members Sheri Plumbtree, Valerie McAlexander, Donna Nielsen |
| Presenter(s): | Joan Allvin (Santee Community) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Totally Awesome Tech Tools |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Multimedia, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=108629 |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | How many totally awesome tech tools can we cover in 45 minutes? This session will be jam-packed with free, easy to use tech tools that teachers will love. Something for everyone! |
| Presenter(s): | Mickie Mueller (Norfolk Public Schools) |
| Location: | Dapper II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Using Technology to Engage Students in social science classrooms |
| Strand: | Multimedia, Social Studies |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Integration of technology into the social studies curriculum to further enhance learning opportunities and increase student interest. One project created is a commercial to promote the school from the point of view of students. |
| Presenter(s): | Justin Patterson (Wilcox-Hildreth Public School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Wausa History |
| Strand: | Social Studies |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Utilizing local technology from the Learning web technology Grant, Wausa teachers collaborated from 3rd grade through seniors to digitize the local history of our community. Come check us out! |
| Presenter(s): | Brad Hoesing (Wausa Public Schools), Brandon Kirby (Wausa Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | What's hot in education presentation technology |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://ccsprojects.com/NE/index.cfm |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School, Higher Education |
| Description: | This session will explore what's hot and new in education presentation technology. We will discuss response system trends, document camera use, ways to make the presenter mobile, what new software and interactives are available for your classroom. We will demonstrate programs that include dance pads, interactive pens, and much, much more! |
| Presenter(s): | Shelley Thompson (CCS Presentation Systems) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| | Title: | Who Owns This? Promoting and modeling digital citizenship |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Language Arts |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Perkins County teachers focused on digital citizenship at various grade levels. Students developed their technology skills and digital citizenship to encourage students K-12 to create authentic projects consistent with 21st Century Skills specifically digital ethics and citizenship. |
| Presenter(s): | Dean Friedel (Perkins County Schools), Pennie Reese (Perkins County Elementary), JoAnn Schultz (Perkins County Elementary) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
3:30-4:15 Session 6
| | Title: | Classroom Touché - iPod Touch |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Math |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | A close look at how we incorporate the iPod touch into our intervention time, and daily classes in order to give our students a better more enjoyable learning experience. You will also get a view of some of the more helpful Apps we use across the curriculum. |
| Presenter(s): | Amanda Ganser (Ainsworth Community Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Creating Digital Books |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Library Media, Multimedia |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://esu3epubs.wikispaces.com/NETA+Handouts |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Digital books are creeping into the schools quickly, but how can we ensure that the content students are accessing coincides with what we want them to learn? We can create it! This session will focus on the creation of digital books(ePubs) and how to gain access to free digital content that is available and engaging! Discover how books are no longer just words and pictures. |
| Presenter(s): | Robbie Jensen (Educational Service Unit #3) |
| Location: | Dapper II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Droid os What we are doing and where we are going? |
| Strand: | 1:1, Conversation, Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.tricountyschools.org |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | We are in the starting phases of going 1:1 with a droid device. We will look at the device we selected, function over fun. Also explore what apps are being used by the teachers. How they are being used in the classroom. Why we went droid. Future plans. Apps purchasing and cost. The future of the device in our school. |
| Presenter(s): | Jerod Spahr (Tri County Public Schools), Bryce Simpson (Fellow Staff Member (Tech Savvy History Teacher)) |
| Location: | Windsor X, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Getting a grip on staff and student printing |
| Strand: | Administrative/planning, Technical Issues |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.wdmcs.org |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Ten tips to save your district thousands of dollars on printing. We'll discuss changes made at our printshop, photocopiers, and local printers. More important than technical changes, we'll feature the decision making process, restructuring of who pays for what, and how the right accounting can influence behavior. Bring your cell phone or wifi device, to join us as we collect and compare how districts are handling printing. |
| Presenter(s): | Brian Abeling (West Des Moines Schools) |
| Location: | Fedora II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Google is the New Angel |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | https://sites.google.com/a/nsdtitans.org/neta-2012-coady/ |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Did your school go Google? Worried it will be more work? Let Google streamline curriculum and be your classroom management system for FREE. Learn how Google apps work together to effortlessly update calendars, documents, and sites. Parents, students, staff, and administrators can access content in one location, including lessons, practice quizzes, class blogs, etc. Also, see how Google sites can be used for performance assessments, online discussions, and electronic portfolios. |
| Presenter(s): | Janelle Coady (Norris High School) |
| Location: | Windsor IX, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Insight Learning Station |
| Strand: | Assessment, Cross Curriculum |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://ccsprojects.com/ne/index.cfm |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | The Insight online assessment platform makes real-time assessment and intervention a reality. Educators can quickly create assessments aligned to state standards, identify achievement gaps instantly, and access aligned resources for immediate remediation. Principals, curriculum officers and others can monitor student progress in real-time, benchmark successes through daily and weekly reports, and address problems as they arise, not weeks or months later. |
| Presenter(s): | Shelley Thompson (CCS Presentation Systems) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf II, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | iPads and Apple TV in the Language Arts Classroom |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Language Arts |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Kearney High School has implemented the use of iPads into our core classes. We will show the different applications that we have used in our Language Arts classrooms as well as detail how we are managing this powerful tool. Presentation and word processing applications will be showcased as well as demonstrating how we have begun to harness the use of Apple TV. |
| Presenter(s): | Robert Goff (Kearney High School) |
| Location: | Windsor VIII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Ipads for 21st Century Literacy |
| Strand: | Conversation, Language Arts, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Teaching and learning is constantly changing, but how can the latest in technology, the iPad, change the format of the reading classroom? By integrating the iPad into a 7th grade reading classroom, I created literacy stations aimed to support reading comprehension and vocabulary retention. Students expanded upon their learning through the creation of podcasts, recording his/her oral fluency, utilizing free applications, collaborating online, accessing online social forums, and much more! |
| Presenter(s): | Jenna Krambeck (Elkhorn Ridge Middle School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | iPod Cart for First & Second Graders |
| Strand: | Language Arts, Math |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Web Site: | http://westbrook.westside66.org |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary |
| Description: | See how first and second grade teachers and students integrated an iPod cart of 30 iPods into their classrooms. The focus was on increasing reading skills and strategies, increasing knowledge of overall math standards, and increasing creativity and innovation by teaching students how to create content they could share with other students, classes, or grades. |
| Presenter(s): | Glen Jagels (Westbrook Elementary School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Medical Interventions |
| Strand: | Math, Science |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | High School |
| Description: | Students investigate medical interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases while following a fictitious family. Students build a prosthetic arm and practice what it is like to be a surgeon using a laparoscopic box. The students suggest treatment options for the different family members and their disorders. A family pedigree chart is created showing the diseases/disorders and the interventions used with the family. |
| Presenter(s): | Denise McNeel (Northwest High School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Mobile Teaching |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Web Site: | http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/mobileteaching |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | This session will show how to use the iPad to become a mobile teacher. There will be three sections. First, apps to flip the classroom (Screen Chomp and ShowMe apps). Second, ways to connect back to your classroom, (Messages, Facetime, apps to connect to DL systems). Third, ways to use it in the classroom, with iPods or not. |
| Presenter(s): | Jamey Boelhower (ESU 10) |
| Location: | Windsor VII, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Nebraska Virtual Partnership Discussion |
| Strand: | Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | High School |
| Description: | Join Matt Blomstedt, Executive Director for ESU Coordinating Council and other partners to discuss the NE Virtual Partnership. Get your questions answered on the new virtual partnership and who and what is involved. |
| Presenter(s): | Matt Blomstedt (ESU Coordinating Council) |
| Location: | Marriott Courtyard II, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | PenCasts & BroadCasts - Making Distance Learning Work |
| Strand: | Assistive Technology, Cross Curriculum, Distance/online Learning |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.pcs.esu16.org |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Tried and true methods to make distance learning work from an 11 year veteran of DL. Focus will be on ways to use technology to stay in contact with students, keep your classes moving and deal with the multitude of daily disruptions common in DL classes. The presenter will discuss ways to use PenCasts as well as other simple, effective methods to make DL classes successful. |
| Presenter(s): | Marcia Graney (Perkins County Schools) |
| Location: | Fedora I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Rocks and Sucks...Your Call! |
| Strand: | Conversation, Staff Development |
| Type: | Conversation |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | kristinapeters.wordpress.com |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Jump in a lively conversation about hot topics in education. When a topic is given, take a side, prove your point, and persuade others to see why you think it Rocks or Sucks. |
| Presenter(s): | Kristina Peters (Ralston Public Schools) |
| Location: | Marriott Library, Marriott |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Safe Web 2.0 in Education: Blogging, Messaging, Sharing, and Collabora |
| Strand: | Distance/online Learning, Multimedia, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | The benefits of collaborative, engaging, dynamic education are touted again and again. But the task for IT is to figure out how to open up those learning opportunities while still ensuring safety, security, and CIPA compliance. See how you can extend the traditional classroom into a safe online learning environment that gives teachers and students access to Web 2.0 tools and resources they need for more engaging and active learning. |
| Presenter(s): | Jeff Dunlap (Lightspeed Systems) |
| Location: | Sugarloaf I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Tammy's Favorite Technology Tips, Tricks, and Tools |
| Description: | There are so many new technology gadgets, apps, and websites, that it is nearly impossible to keep up. In this fast-paced session, Tammy will share her favorite newly-discovered tips, tricks, and tools for teachers and students. |
| Presenter(s): | Tammy Worcester (ESSDACK) |
| Location: | Dapper I, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Tech Integration in the Music classroom! |
| Strand: | Cross Curriculum, Multimedia, Music/Fine Arts |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | http://goo.gl/YZ2Nw |
| Grade Levels: | Elementary, Middle Level, High School |
| Description: | Square Peg, Round Hole. Sound familiar? Please come and listen to engaging tech integration ideas for the music classroom and please come prepared to share some of your own! Our Collaboration=success for our students! BYOD for hands-on exploration. |
| Presenter(s): | Kandi Stelling (Kearney Public Schools) |
| Location: | Dapper III, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Technical Software for Mathematics Education |
| Strand: | Math |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | High School |
| Description: | Mathematical computing software and a tablet PC were employed to improve student performance in dual credit Calculus and Precalculus classes taught at Valentine Rural High School. Software was integrated into classroom presentations and student math lab sessions. Session presentation will demonstrate use of software tools to enhance classroom presentations and build interactive student lab sessions. |
| Presenter(s): | Jerry Arnold (Valentine High School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | The Art of Leveraging Twitter to Become a Connected Educator |
| Strand: | Conversation, Cross Curriculum, Web 2.0/Social Networking |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Audience: | All |
| Web Site: | www.bethstill.edublogs.org |
| Grade Levels: | All Levels |
| Description: | Joining Twitter is easy, but making sure you get the most out of it is another story. There is definitely an art to building a strong personal learning network. Knowing who to follow and understanding the hidden rules of interaction are two key aspects of becoming a truly active and connected educator. Join us as we share how we have built our own personal learning networks. |
| Presenter(s): | Beth Still (Educational Service Unit #13), Richard Byrne (Oxford Hills School District) |
| Location: | Windsor VI, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | The But Why Project |
| Strand: | Math |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | High School |
| Description: | This session will present the work of the 'But Why Project' which incorporated the use of the Livescribe Digital Writing Pens in a collaborative, technology based project. The goal of the project was to challenge the calculus students of Holdrege High School to collaborate, using technology, with a math education student from UNK to answer the question "But Why" in arriving at a solution to a math based problem. |
| Presenter(s): | Polly Pearson (Holdrege Public Schools) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | The Whole World in Their Hands |
| Strand: | Computer Science, Science |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Intermediate |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, High School, All Levels |
| Description: | The goal of our project is to increase student ability to do scientific inquiry through the use of technology. By using data collection devices our students will develop better analytical skills and be more organized in collecting useful and meaningful information. Vernier sensors connected to the computers will allow our students to capitalize on the potential of the computer for powerful scientific experimentation and analysis. |
| Presenter(s): | Joe Myers (Norfolk Public Schools), Deb Holland (Norfolk High School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | TRC - Technology Rich Classroom |
| Strand: | Language Arts, Social Studies |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | Novice |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level |
| Description: | Motivate and engage your students in a "Technology Rich Classroom". Mrs. Gass is working toward her goal to enhance learning by creating a paperless classroom rich with technology before August of 2012. See how she how is progressing toward a 21st Century classroom. |
| Presenter(s): | Tamara Gass (Valentine Middle School) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
| | Title: | Working in Heart Zones |
| Strand: | Assessment, Assistive Technology, Technical Issues |
| Type: | Poster |
| Audience: | All |
| Grade Levels: | Middle Level, All Levels |
| Description: | We will be showing the steps in implementing the program, results and rewards. Sample lessons and portfolios of students participating. |
| Presenter(s): | Tony Brown (Norfolk Junior High), Meaghen Hendershot (Instructor) |
| Location: | Gatsby, Embassy |
| Time: | Thursday 4/26 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
4:15-5:15 Vendor Reception
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