Room

Session Title

Presenter

District/

Employer

Audience

Skill Level

Description

300 (Lab)

Internet and Computer Safety 101

Erin Sharp

Center School district

Elementary,

Library / Media Specialist

All

The computer and internet world is all around us. Very few students have had proper education on the perks and the problems with our cyber world. We will start by teaching the kids the basics of the computer. What are icons? What does it mean to log in? We will move through the basics of using the internet. Do I click on the box that pops up? This is all good but what about when the kids are at home? Do they know (and understand) the dangers of chat rooms and profiles. See sample lessons and get great resources.

301

Tips, tools, and techniques for teaching in the online high school classroom

Shantia Kerr

University of Central Missouri

Administrators,

Higher Education,

Library / Media Specialist, Secondary, Tech Coordinators

All

This presentation provides recommendations to advance teaching and meaningful learning in online high school courses. Additionally, it provides principles of practice for teachers, students, school and district level administration. The presentation concludes with a list of “best practices” for online, high school, history content area teaching. All recommendations are based on the findings from the presenter’s research in K-12 online learning.

302 (Lab)

"Smart" Smartboard Use

Tina Monks

Center School District

Elementary

Intermediate

Come and see "smart" ways to use your smartboard. Creative ways of incorporating the cool features of smart Notebook will be featured. Some of the topics covered will be making your smartboard lessons more interactive, using your smartboard to its fullest potential, and the activities and games of the Lesson Activity Toolkit. Leave with some great websites and resources to use with your smartboard!

303

Technology and Special Education

Lance Huebner

South Valley Junior High

Elementary, Secondary

All

Have you ever wondered how you could use technology to help special services students be successful? This session will demonstrate how to incorporate technology with your special services students using free programs that are already out there and programs that you can purchase.

304 (Lab)

Audio Podcasting 101

Judy Biggerstaff

Raymore-Peculiar School District

Administrators, Elementary, Higher Education, Library / Media Specialist, Secondary, Tech Coordinators

Beginner

In this hands-on session, educators will create and publish a podcast to use in the school setting. Podcasting puts the power to communicate into the hands of individuals (teachers, administrators, and students) and allows students to meet curriculum objectives, create, communicate and share information. Teachers can meet NETS standards by designing and developing Digital-Age Learning Experiences with podcasts. Audacity software will be used in this session.

305

Putting your smartboard to work, tomorrow!!

John Riley

MOREnet

Elementary, Higher Education, Library / Media Specialist, Secondary,

Beginner

If you have struggled finding ways to integrate the smartboard into your classroom this session is for you.  We will cover ways you can use your existing lessons with a smartboard without having to rewrite your curriculum.

306 (Lab)

The Picture Perfect Classroom

Monique Agueros

Warrensburg R-VI School District

Elementary, Secondary,

All

A picture really is worth a thousand words-- especially if it is a part of a creative and collaborative classroom project. Using free online tools for photo editing and sharing, such as flickr, pikifx, VoiceThread, and more, you’ll learn how to turn those digital pictures into a fabulous lesson or student project to turn your classroom into a Picture Perfect Classroom! This presentation will provide an overview of a few Web 2.0 tools useful for working with digital images. Directions for uploading and editing images will be provided, as well as LOTS of examples and ideas for classroom use.

307

Using Moodle in the Classroom & the Library

Rene Burress

Fort Osage School District/Buckner Elementary

Elementary, Library / Media Specialist, Secondary,

Intermediate

Learn how a librarian and two classroom teachers are using Moodle (open source Course Management Software). Moodle allows teachers to create online courses. It can be used in a variety of ways: online quizzes, discussion boards, as a website to share information, document viewing/sharing, and much more.

308

Transform your Lessons for the 21st Century Learner

Scott Caulfield

Promethean

Administrators, Elementary, Library / Media Specialist, Secondary, Tech Coordinators

All

Learn how to transform your basic lessons into an extraordinary learning experience for today's 21st century learner.

309

No Strings Attached

Wade Andersen

Heartland Area Education Agency #11

Administrators, Elementary, Higher Education, Library / Media Specialist, Secondary, Tech Coordinators

All

Tired of being "tied" to your interactive whiteboard and the front of the room?  See how wireless slates can free you up to be anywhere in your room and still have the control of an interactive environment.

310 (Lab)

Web 2.0 For Educators: FreeTools for Teachers

Joy Harris

UMKC

Administrators, Elementary, Higher Education, Library / Media Specialist, Secondary, Tech Coordinators

All

Have you ever wondered how your geeky friends seem to know about all of the coolest educational technology tools long before you do?  Well, let that be a thing of the past!  In this hands-on session, you will be introduced to a variety of FREE, web-based tools that every educator should know about including, picnik, pbwiki, jumpcut, zamzar, and many more.  In addition, you will learn how to find new tools as soon they come out, so in the future everyone will be exclaiming to YOU, "that is so cool!"

311

Math Content + Technology = Students Participating in their Own Learning (and happy teachers)

Karla Brown

Common Sense Math

Administrators,

Elementary, Secondary, Tech Coordinators

All

FACT: Math teachers need & want content that builds number sense. FACT: Classroom technology engages students. Finally, they work together to consistently develop number sense, mental math strategies, basic computation skills, and vocabulary - at all levels. By using technology to incorporate high-yield instructional strategies & PLC concepts in every CSM workout, students will participate in their own learning. Give math teachers an "edge" with pre-made, no-teacher-prep content & tools to use with their classroom technology like Interactive White Boards, e-Instruction CPS “Clickers”, Wireless Chalkboards/Tablets, DVD Players and more.

312

To Moodle and Beyond

Clifton Dancy

Raytown C-2

Administrators,

Elementary,

Secondary,

Intermediate

This presentation will demonstrate how the Raytown School District in its second year of implementation is using Moodle to break down the walls of the physical classroom.

313

Simplify & Improve Your Network Security with an All-inclusive Solution

Ryan Cunningham

Lightspeed Systems

Tech Coordinators

Advanced

When developing a cyber security plan, IT directors need to armor their networks with a multi-dimensional shield; which means seeing all that is going in and out of your network such as viruses, content, e-mail and more. Built specifically for securing K-12 networks and protecting millions of students nationwide, Total Traffic Control provides a single admin console to see everything running on your network and control any detected issues. Join us as we demonstrate how with the management of one you can control everything, see everything and better protect your network

314

Empowering the Student Voice with Ning's Social Network Interface

Holly Davenport

University of Central Missouri

Higher Education,

Library / Media Specialist,

Secondary,

Tech Coordinators

All

If you've ever compared a class with lots of student interaction to one that was completely lacking you know how devastating the latter can be! While there are a myriad of reasons for students' unwillingness to speak up in class, there are so many options available today to help give them back their voice in the learning environment. Social networks such as Facebook and Myspace, just to name of few, are second nature to our students. They adapt to the interface in a matter of minutes and are well on their way to becoming fully immersed in their virtual communities. Why not mimic this in educational settings? Take what our students know and are comfortable with and make learning using a social network such a Ning the logical next step.

316

Master Google Chef

Melanie Bacon

University of Kansas

Administrators, Elementary, Higher Education, Library / Media Specialist, Secondary, Tech Coordinators

Beginner

Google offers many ingredients to add to your menu of options to engage students in 21st century learning activities. Learn from a Google Certified Teacher about the suite of FREE web-based Google resources and some ground breaking strategies to use technology in the classroom. Leave the session with the road map to use Google tools that work best in your content area and teaching environment, as well as the potential to connect colleagues to collaborate online to design innovative learning opportunities.