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Keynote

Relevance of Technology in the K-12 Classroom

The keynote address will be Relevance of Technology in the K-12 Classroom by Michael Dickson, director of the Center for the Application of Information Technologies (CAIT), Western Illinois Universiy.

TRACK I CLASSES

WebCT Training and Hands On Lab

Diana Billeter

WebCT is a web based course management software that allows teachers to supplement their classroom instruction with online assignments, quizzes, discussions and much more.

TRACK II CLASSES

Creating a Digital Movie using Movie Make

Danielle Brush

Participants will learn to use Windows Movie Maker to produce their own digital video by combining produced video and audio clips with original recorded video footage. Participants will learn to use storyboards and timelines within Movie Maker to plan and organize their production, to use special effects and transitions to add pizzazz, and to use Movie Maker's title maker to create custom titles, captions, and credits.

Reduce Your Workload with Online Resources

Danielle Brush

Why make an online calendar from scratch when you can use the power of HPR*TEC website to post assignments and other information in a matter of minutes, and for free? The entire workshop is devoted to showing you all the fabulous time-saving resources this website has including rubric makers, certificates, and note templates. We will also share and explore other online resources that teachers find invaluable.

Engage Your Students Utilizing WebQuests

Roger Hampton

Take your students on exciting Internet expeditions by creating dynamic learning environments that put your students at the center of the action utilizing WebQuests.  In this session we will explore ways to build a WebQuest learning environment including using existing resources, adapting or modifying a WebQuest, or creating an original WebQuest.  In addition, you will examine instructional and classroom strategies for successfully integrating these activities in the K-12 classroom.

Great Websites Every Teacher Should Know

Roger Hampton

The amount of educational websites on the Internet can be overwhelming. Which ones give us the most "bang for our buck"? In this session we will explore some high quality sites that provide both practical ideas for teachers and innovative activities for students. In addition, you will examine various Search Engines and investigate techniques for more effectively searching the WWW.

Multiple Intelligences & Technology

Roger Hampton

The Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory is based on the belief that we all possess at least eight unique intelligences through which we are able to learn/teach new information.  The intelligences can be enhanced with the use of technology. Following Howard Gardner's theory of MI, teachers can encourage development by providing enrichment opportunities in each of the areas of the intellect.  This session will explore the basic MI concepts with technology incorporation in mind.

Teacher and Student Applications using Microsoft Word

Roger Hampton

Are you utilizing the potential available with Microsoft Word that makes it a desktop publishing tool?  The possibilities are limitless for both teachers and students.  The main focus of this hands-on session will be to explore educational applications.  Topics to be covered will include:  creating newsletters, constructing brochures, making signs, using and creating templates, using creative formatting techniques, inserting clipart and images, working with WordArt, protecting documents, creating charts and tables.

Digital Storytelling

Ken Grodjesk

Digital Storytelling is a way of using pictures, sound, and music to tell a story. The story can be about King Tut´s tomb, a vacation you went on, or a book you read.

Digital Cameras - Practical Applications in the Classroom

Linda Lee

This hands-on session will teach what to look for in purchasing a digital camera and teach the basics for using the most common features.  Olympus D-490 Zoom cameras will be available to take pictures, download and experiment.  The role the printer plays in producing "photo-quality" prints and basic scanning will be also be discussed.

Web Design Using Microsoft Front Page

Linda Lee

No time to learn HTML? With the help of Microsoft FrontPage, this workshop will familiarize you with the wonders of creating a web site. You will learn how to create a simple web site using templates, including backgrounds, images and links.

Engaged Learning - Theory Meets Reality (Grades 1-5)

Beverly Naslund

Do you fear that engaged learning will require you to "throw out the baby with the bath water"?  Fear no longer!  This workshop will introduce you to several easy to use strategies that will make your classroom more engaging without having to start over.  Examples will be appropriate for the elementary classroom.

Engaged Learning - Theory Meets Reality (Grades 6-12)

Beverly Naslund

Do you fear that engaged learning will require you to "throw out the baby with the bath water"?  Fear no longer!  This workshop will introduce you to several easy to use strategies that will make your classroom more engaging without having to start over.  Examples will be appropriate for the junior/senior high school classroom.

Teacher Showcase - Best Teaching Practices

Sheryl Hinman

Workshop members will view websites used to support language arts and social studies skill development. The material is appropriate for upper elementary and high school age students.

TI Calculators Voyage 200 Graphing Calculators and Presentation Software

Larry Schroeder

Introduction to the TI83Plus/TI 84Plus Graphing Calculator, TI 89/Titanium/92+/Voyage 200 Symbolic Graphing Calculator, and TI-SmartView Presentation Software 

Technology
Tips and Tricks

Ray Martinez
Fred Johnson
Sara McCaw

Remember when you first brought your computer home, how nice it was to have a fast computer fresh out of the box.  Your computer started up quick and your programs started quickly.  Only that as time went on… it felt that it started to slow down, now taking forever to boot up and you could now have time to "get a cup of coffee" while waiting for things to happen on your computer.  I am going to show you how you can bring speed back to your computer with some basic maintenance tips and with the help of some freeware programs.  I will also show how to combat spy ware and pop-ups.  

Now that you have your computer up and running at optimal performance we will show you how to convert some of your old pictures, videos and music into digital format and preserve them for life. You can use your computer to store some of your old educational presentation materials and use them over and over again.

Then we will venture into using technology effectively in the classroom. Sara McCaw from Western Illinois University will share effective teaching strategies and tips and tricks to get student participation.  She will also talk about the relevance of technology in the classroom and how it can be used to make students effective learners