Concurrent Sessions: Last updated January 22, 2007
 Don't Laugh at Me presentation by the Chico High School Academy for Communication Technology
In this new presentation we share a project that we have been involved with for more than a year. Our kids travel to elementary schools across the state where they sing, and dance and interact with animated characters, teaching the younger students about appreciating diversity and caring for each other. It is a great project and a wonderful presentation at conferences.
Building Instructional Modules with TeachMac
Byron Turner, Sierra College, Created Equal
This session is ideal for anyone who spends time teaching others to use computers to complete a standard set of tasks (secure surfing, setting up a grade book, working with a specific application-the list is endless.) We’ll be looking at TeachIT, TeachMac and Module Maker, free programs for viewing and creating cross-platform, multi-media tutorials.
Digital Classrooms: Engaging Learning Environments
Molly Carbo, RIMS CTAP
Do you have a digital projector but are not sure how to use it to engage students? Come see how multimedia tools and a projector can support research-based strategies to engage students of all levels and increase their content understanding. The presentation includes modeling of several strategies and tools, including interactive input tools and voting devices.
CTAP Region 3 Educational Technology Leadership Network
Ben Anderson , CTAP Director, Region 3
Learn about the CTAP Region 3 Educational Technology Leadership Network. Spend an hour in discussion and sharing with other IT, Educational Technology Coordinators, Tech Savvy School Leaders, administrators, and others. What's needed in schools? What's working? What's the impact of Web 2.0 technologies on schools? How can CTAP provide advocacy and assistance? Learn what CTAP is doing to support EdTech leaders at Region 3 Schools and how the EdTech Leadership group is using cutting edge technologies to provide support and training across the region.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
A02: Resources Supporting Middle School Math and Algebra 1 Teaching and Learning
Michelle LeBlanc, CTAP Region IV
We all know that our students need technological skills to succeed in the 21st century and the ability to apply the key concepts outlined in our state math standards. CTAP Region IV is making connections between math and technology. Come join the Middle School Math Project team as they present free and low cost electronic resources and tools that a math teacher can use to enhance standards-based curriculum and to make learning key concepts a more engaging experience for students.
Beginner, Intermediate • K-12 • Cross-platform
A06: FREE, High Quality Web Information Links From CLRN!
Kelley Day, Stanislaus County Office of Education
CLRN provides you a one-stop information source for free, high quality web information links aligned to the California content standards. Come learn about web information links that will enhance your classroom instruction and improve your students’ motivation. All web links are selected, high quality commercial-free primary, secondary and reference sources that are suitable for research, classroom and home use.
Beginner • K-12 • Cross-platform
English for All – a Web-site for ELD Learners
Branka Marceta, OTAN (Outreach and Technical Assistance Network), SCOE
English for All is a free Web-based multimedia system for adults learning ESL, applicable to high-school students in ELD programs. An interactive Web site is the core of the program. Twenty videos tell the experiences of four immigrants. Learners actively participate by doing the vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension exercises, and deciding with a click of a button the direction of the characters’ lives. The presenter will demonstrate the videos and features of the Web site.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • High School • Cross-platform
A05: Freebies on the Internet
Marie Criste, Roseville High School (Roseville Joint USD)
In this session, participants will be given tips on how to best utilize the Internet which includes searching tips and many “freebie” websites for teachers that will enhance teaching and the use of technology in the classroom. Participants will be introduced to over 25 websites that will change teaching, planning and student involvement. Website “freebies” include free powerpoint downloads for all subjects, teach-nology.com; rubistar, free video and music websites, bookmarking websites, and the advanced search feature in Google to name a few.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
File Management 101 – Windows XP
Marie Criste, Roseville High School (Roseville Joint USD)
I downloaded that image from the internet…but I CAN”T FIND IT! Do you know how to create a new folder? Is your desktop or My Documents a mess? Do you know how to sort your folders? How about “find” a lost file? How about downloaded an attachment from an email and then finding it later? Participants will learn the basics of Windows XP and file management. Other helpful tips and tricks will be introduced regarding Windows XP as well and a list of “shortcuts” will be provided.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
Curriculum Companion: What Technology Integration Should Be! (Grades 2-6)
Denise Phillips and Laura MacDonald, CTAP Region 3
Caught up in the pacing guide and not sure how to integrate technology into your language arts program? Curriculum Companion, an online treasure trove of graphic organizer, PowerPoint, Internet, and Word resources, seamlessly ties valuable technology resources with the Open Court Reading 2002 and Houghton Mifflin: A Legacy of Literature adoptions! Come and learn how these resources can be used to directly support your ELA program!
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • 2-6 • Cross Platform
Curriculum Companion: Bringing Technology into the Holt English Language Arts Program (Grades 6-10)
Kristina Roys, Denise Phillips, and Laura MacDonald, CTAP Region 3
No time for technology? Come and learn about the valuable technology resources developed to support the Holt English Language Arts adoption (grades 6-10)! At Curriculum Companion, you’ll find graphic organizers, presentations, multimedia tutorials, Internet resources, guide sheets, and much more to directly and seamlessly support the Holt adoption!
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • 2-6 • Cross Platform
MarcoPolo in the Classroom
Barbara Starr and John Ittelson, CSU Monterey
This presentation will demonstrate the MarcoPolo program which provides free quality internet curriculum for the k12 teacher and classroom. The online resources include panel-reviewed links to top sites, professionally developed lesson plans, classroom activities, materials to help with daily classroom planning and comprehensive search engines.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
Spend Less Time Searching and More Time Researching—Subscription Databases
Dawn Liberti, Scholastic/Grolier
Grolier Online, winner of the 2006 Notable Online Subscription Service Award. The world’s most trusted reference learning resources brings you more prescreened, age-appropriate, safe and authoritative content in one place than anywhere else on the Web. This session will show you how to improve Information Literacy and involve staff and students as well as how to justify the expenditure as a site, district, county or state purchase.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
The Best Research Essay Ever!
Jo Avery, Eldorado High School (Eldorado UHSD)
Learn how a required research essay can become a benchmark activity for all students. This collaborative project between librarian and classroom teachers uses technology to enhance the research process while meeting standards in health, English, and information literacy. A Big 6 organizer for planning, Inspiration™ for note-taking and organization, and work cited note sheets for collecting bibliographic information will have your students digging into the research process while making good use of the library catalog, databases, and web searching techniques.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • Middle School, High School • PC
Video Production across the Curriculum
Chris Watson, Foothill Farms Jr. High (Grant JUHSD)
For less than $500 a school can create a video production program. This can be used across the curriculum and is easy to learn. We will focus on PC free programs and the basic equipment you would need. We will also discuss extra equipment you can purchase to help your program grow.
Beginner, Intermediate • K-12, Administration • Cross-platform
Raising Student Achievement through Data and Best Practices
Ken Sorey, Just for the Kids—California
Learn how school and district leaders use student performance data to benchmark against high performing, comparable schools, uncover best practices, and replicate proven strategies that raise student achievement and close achievement gaps.
- Access data and best practices using Just for the Kids-California – a free, online school improvement tool.
- Implement strategies that raise student academic achievement right away.
- Benchmark against high performing, comparable schools to conduct site visits and apply best practices.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
Classroom of the Future
Christine Giam, Heulab, Inc.
Heard of the Classroom of the Future in Philadelphia?
This presentation will give you a sneak preview of the Classroom of the Future and allow you to see how technology can be integrated into classroom teaching.
The presentation will be given in a classroom setting, using 4 of our user-friendly applications to deliver the lesson. The audiences will see how our applications are seamlessly and innovatively integrated into the classroom to make teaching and learning more interactive and interesting.
Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • PC
Video as a Reflective Tool for Teachers
P. Amy Berry, Babcock Elementary School (North Sacramento SD)
From Heroes to Butterflies, the children reflect on their year in my class when they watch the video we have made. I use video as a way for the students to evaluate their presentations, as well as a way to see how I am teaching. I have used it to record demonstrations, as well as to document our school’s 50th birthday or make a video to encourage parents to come to school! We will share how to get started and get the most out of this creative tool.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
Using Technology in the ESL/ELL Classroom
Larry Ferlazzo, Luther Burbank HS (Sacramento City USD)
Luther Burbank High School has more English Language Learners than any other school in the region. This presentation will describe Burbank’s nationally-recognized programs using technology to assist English Language Learners, including a before-and-after school ESL Computer Lab attracting 100 students each day; a Family Literacy Project providing home computers and DSL service to immigrant families; and a specially-designed website used by students across the country.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
Middle School Mathematics and iPods with Video
Joseph Parente, Goethe Middle School, and Jeremy Predko, Sacramento City USD
The presenters are involved in a five-year national project called MATRIX. Project goals include the implementation of Emerging Mobile Technologies in Professional Development and Supplementary Educational Service (SES) programs for at-risk students to improve middle school achievement in Mathematics.
Intermediate • Middle School • Cross-platform
Great Internet Sites for Elementary Teachers
Laurel Lyda, San Juan USD
Elementary teachers will be introduced to a wide variety of Internet websites to support and enhance technology integration into the curriculum. Special attention will be paid to websites that support the core curriculum.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • Elementary • Cross-platform
Books, Blogs and the Ties that Bind
Samuel Liston and Jamie Boston, Davis Joint USD
Fine out how to use blogs to form educational communities that bring people together. This project involves an online book club that is open to students, parents and school staff.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • Middle School, High School • Cross-platform
Technology 101: Free Software
Debra Clingingsmith, Immaculate Conception Academy (San Francisco Archdiocese)
On a tight budget? Can’t afford to buy Microsoft Office even at reduced educator prices? Norton’s antivirus too expensive? Free alternatives exist! Learn what they are, what they do, and how to get them.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12, Administration • PC
Test Scores Zoom with Computerized Differentiated Instruction!
Connie Kelley, Orchard Software, and Cynthia Serum, Glenwood Elementary School
A local computer teacher will tell how her school’s test scores went up 33% by using the targeted instruction of software (Orchard), for a response to intervention, especially for ELL students. It will demonstrate how a teacher can take any California Standard and create a specific practice assignment or benchmark quiz, and then show remarkable reports.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
Web 2.0 "the read/write web"
Janet Meizel, Davis JUSD
"The read/write web--” What could be better for all levels of education? This workshop will explore some of the new resources available on the internet and how they can be used to allow each student to maximize learning and allow teachers to provide the best learning opportunities for all their students.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
Eureka! Public Domain Multimedia Resources!
Alix Peshette, Davis Joint Unified School District
Tap into the wealth of online resources that can be used across the curriculum. Learn where to look for Public Domain, text, images, video and audio clips. Find out how to read a website for use policies. Show students how to know if they can use an image or how to cite one as needed.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
Hands-On Sessions - Saturday, January 27, 2007:
Geocaching: Connecting GPS Technology to Learning and Life
Darin Shutt, REI
Let’s go Geocaching with REI instructors! This hands on session will send you on the hunt for treasure hidden on campus. Along the way, you’ll learn how to use a GPS unit, understand the basics of how the GPS satellite system and GIS data work, and explore the use of this handheld technology as a tool for learning that engages students in a variety of ways and connects learning with application. The Instructors are from the REI Outdoor School LIMITED to 18 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION
Beginner, Intermediate • K-12 • Cross-platform
Integrating Podcasting into Your Curriculum
Josh Chen, Apple Computer, Inc.
At this hands-on Podcasting session, you will learn how to create a podcast for project-based learning. The session will include how to create a podcast using GarageBand, work on a team project to create a podcast, and present your work to the rest of the class.
Beginner, Intermediate • K-12 • Mac
Applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Hugh Howard, American River College (Los Rios Community College District)
A GIS is a computer system designed to work with geographic, or spatial, information. More specifically, a GIS links geographic features such as roads and schools to information that describes these features. Users have the ability to ask questions of geographic features such as “how many children live within 500 yards of the freeway?” or “which location is best suited for a new hospital?” This session will give participants hands-on experience using this exciting technology.
Beginner • K-12, Administration • PC
Capturing Quality Digital Video—Offered twice
Roni Jones, Placer COE, and City of Roseville
Work with professional videographers from the Media Division in the City of Roseville to capture quality digital video. Participants will receive hands-on experience working with sound, lighting and filming. Bring your own digital video camera and receive practical advice for shooting video clips to pass on to students or to use in creating your own videos. Use your digital video camera to its full advantage!
Beginner, Intermediate • K-12 • Cross Platform
Digital Cameras and Photoshop Elements—All day
Diana Ganju, CTAP Region 3
Description is forthcoming
Beginner, Intermediate • K-12 • PC
The Many Uses of Inspiration
Mary Phoenix, Cardozo Middle School (Riverbank USD)
Using graphic organizer software in the classroom is one of the most direct means to increase student understanding. By far the most flexible, user-friendly and effective software available is Inspiration, now in version 8. Version 8 incorporates Internet connectivity to make Inspiration faster and easier to use. In this hands-on workshop we will explore how to use Inspiration to construct graphic organizers from scratch that make complex ideas understandable. We will also explore using and modifying templates as well as the many exporting options.
Beginner, Intermediate • K-12 • Cross-platform
Game Shows in the Classroom Using PowerPoint - Session is Sold Out
Ryan O’Donnell, Ryan Spears, and Dale Eckenburg, Rocklin HS (Rocklin USD)
In this presentation participants will create sideshows based on famous TV game shows to be used in the classroom. Whether as Unit Reviews, Introductions or whenever a teacher needs a high energy lesson these sideshows create enthusiasm in the classroom while covering the material. I provide PowerPoint templates of each some of these famous game shows: Jeopardy, Family Feud, $100,000 Pyramid and others. During the workshop I’ll show how to edit these templates, use them in the classroom and even how to create ones from scratch.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-Platform
Using Wikis in Education
Adam Frey, Wikispaces
This session will help teachers understand what wikis are, how to use them, and how they can be valuable in the classroom.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
Tapping into the Fundamental Power of Computers
Jim Richards, Magnolia Intermediate School (Pleasant Ridge USD)
Using a WebQuest, participants will experience the power of File Management during an introduction to the use of online research and application. Connections to scientific inquiry and subjects across the curriculum will also be explored and practiced.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-platform
Technology 101: Basic Podcasting
Debra Clingingsmith, Immaculate Conception Academy (San Francisco Archdiocese)
With a $1 microphone and a computer, you and your students can create your own podcasting talk radio shows. Capture and edit audio with free software. Create an MP3 file. Upload your MP3 to free podcast hosting sites. Then grant access through free blogs. Learn how to integrate podcasting into your classroom.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • Middle School, High School • PC
Introduction to the Xplorer GLX
Lance Mayhofer, PASCO Scientific
The Xplorer GLX is the latest advance in portable electronic measurement technology for Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics lab work. In this workshop you will perform several introductory labs using this technology to take precise measurements and see why this technology helps students visualize and quantitate invisible phenomena. Above all, its fun!
Beginner • Middle School, High School • Cross-platform
Learning the Basics of PowerPoint
Vicki Miller, Tierra Buena School (Yuba City Unified School District)
After completing this workshop, the learner will be able to set up a basic PowerPoint and be able to edit and rearrange slides. We will put in transitions and backgrounds and import pictures and special graphics.
Beginner, Intermediate • K-12 • Cross Platform
Multimedia Magic – Video without a Video Camera
Alix Peshette, Davis Joint Unified School District
Learn how to use photographs, graphics, student narration and music to create a multimedia presentation that looks like video! It's easy and very effective as a curriculum project for students. The software is Microsoft Photo Story 3, which runs on WindowsXP and is free. See how to kick it up a notch by using Movie Maker 2 to add extra multimedia magic!
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • PC
Introduction to Podcasting
Ben Anderson and Randy Helvey, CTAP, Region 3
Come learn everything you need to know to produce professional sounding podcasts in this hands-on workshop. Learn to record and edit audio files using free multi-track sound editing software with an inexpensive microphone, create RSS feeds so that users can subscribe to your podcasts.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • PC
Digital Photography and Photo Editing - Session is Sold Out1
Diana Ganju and Kim Harrison, CTAP Region 3
This full day hands-on session will provide an introduction to digital photography and photo editing using Photoshop Elements. Basic digital photography skills and concepts will be presented as well as uses of photography for teaching and learning. Participants will be provided a digital camera for the duration of the session and participate in a photo scavenger hunt during the conference. The afternoon portion of the session will focus on photo editing and creating photographic projects using Photoshop Elements. Topics to be addressed include: cropping and sizing, selections, color change, layers, adding type, and more.
Beginner, Intermediate • K-12 • PC
Game Shows in the Classroom Using PowerPoint -New Afternoon Session Added to Schedule
Ryan O’Donnell, Ryan Spears, and Dale Eckenburg, Rocklin HS (Rocklin USD)
In this presentation participants will create sideshows based on famous TV game shows to be used in the classroom. Whether as Unit Reviews, Introductions or whenever a teacher needs a high energy lesson these sideshows create enthusiasm in the classroom while covering the material. I provide PowerPoint templates of each some of these famous game shows: Jeopardy, Family Feud, $100,000 Pyramid and others. During the workshop I’ll show how to edit these templates, use them in the classroom and even how to create ones from scratch.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • Cross-Platform
Hands-On Sessions - Saturday, February 3, 2007:
101- Introduction to MS Excel
John Gipson
Upon successful completion of Introduction to Excel, students will be able to create and modify a basic worksheet, perform calculations, format a worksheet, develop a workbook, print the contents of a workbook.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • PC
102 - Introduction to Dreamweaver
Diana Ganju/Vickie Duax,, CTAP, Region 3
Participants will learn to build a classroom web site.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • K-12 • PC
103 - From the Camera to the Screen: Video Editing with Adobe Premier Elements
Marge Shasberger, Placer COE
Learn how to edit footage from your digital and video camera, then add titles, transitions, and special effects—to create an exciting finished product for your video projects! Maximum: 30
Beginner • K-12 • PC
104 - Using Inspiration in the English-Language Arts Classroom
Denise Phillips, Kim Harrison, Laura MacDonald, CTAP Region 3
Participants are introduced to the basic skills in Inspiration and are guided through the step-by-step creation of a basic web, cause/effect chart, hyperlinked web, and an outline. The content of each web is focused around several Open Court 2nd-6th grade units and Houghton Mifflin 2nd-6th grade themes. Throughout the course of the workshop, participants have time to work in collaboration with others to create Inspiration webs aligned to the Open Court or Houghton Mifflin content for their grade level. Bring Teacher’s Editions for an upcoming theme or unit for your ELA adoption. Maximum: 25
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced • 2-6 • Cross Platform |
