Friday 3:15 - 4:15
ANGELFlying High with On-Line Classroom Management
Omaha Lobby
Stephani Olson & Jason Heldt , Red Cloud Community Schools
ANGEL is an online course management system that allows you to put courses on the Internet and students to access course information either in school or at home. ANGEL can function both as a complement to traditional courses and as a site for distance learning. You can post documents online; administer quizzes and tests; grade assignments; and much more. In this digital learning age, learning to use ANGEL is a MUST for every teacher!
Publishing with Canvastic
Heartland A
Steve Gandy & Kathi Ross , Canvastic LLC Adams County District 12 Schools
Canvastic! is the new graphics/text publishing tool for students and teachers. It features a clean interface with easy to understand tools and options. Feature sets and preferences are customized for age/ability thus ensuring a highly usable interface. This will be an in-depth demo and all participants will receive a single copy license for the the software and a 2 month pilot registration for their school.
Operation: Safe Surf
Palace C
Susan Prabulos & Jason Rushing Ron Schinkel, Meadow Lane Elementary School Humann Elementary School
Your mission should you choose to accept it . . . come and see a new and exciting way to teach students about Internet safety. Teacher tested activities will be shared.
Charlotte's Web
Palace E
John Pizzorusso & Dave Walker , TeacherWeb.com
You can have a Web too, but not like Charlottes. Learn how to create your own classroom website that will reinforce student achievement and enhance communication with parents. If you can type you can easily create and update your information on the many page types you will be introduced to in this session.
Easily manage computer security with Centurion
Palace A
Rondi Griffin, Centurion Technologies
Centurion will introduce Premier Computer Protection solutions that help schools eliminate time commonly spent battling daily issues (i.e. Spyware, viruses, user-error, etc.) and demonstrate our desktop/laptop protection (PC/Mac) as well as the comprehensive remote management console (CCC). Whether managing a lab of computers or an entire network, Centurion provides the simplest means to address technical support issues.
1 to 1 Learning: Panel Discussion
Holiday A
Barry Sevett, Apple, Inc.
Its about teaching and learning. A 1 to 1 learning program is about creating a 21st century learning environment that engages students. Students learn better when they are engaged, and research on what engages todays students points to technology. 1 to 1 learning matches how todays students interact and learn. Come hear this panel of schools who have created their own 1 to 1 learning environments.
Learn Benefits of Software Plus & Softchoice Merger
Palace B
Lisa Moore & Lisa Moore , Software Plus, a Softchoice Company
December 2007 Software Plus was purchased by Softchoice. Software Plus has been blessed with loyal customers and we are committed to continuing this relationship. Please rest assured that you will receive the same consistent service you have enjoyed in the past. The combined strengths of Software Plus and Softchoice will only improve our ability to serve you in the future. Come learn about the benefits this merger will bring to our customers.
School Improvement: Student Assessment & Data Analysis
Salon C
Bill Harman, Montgomery County Public Schools
Because of legislative mandates and other factors, schools’ must increasingly make data-driven decisions by collecting, managing, and analyzing student assessment data as part of a plan for responsive teaching and learning programs. Database management tools make it easier for schools to meet reporting requirements, as well as to analyze student achievement and teacher performance. The speaker will discuss how database administration programs can help deliver sustained and consistent analyses of student achievement data, making use of both summative and formative data.
Clicker Innovations
Palace G
Annette Coon & Derek Gangwish , Hillrise Elementary/Elkhorn Public Schools
What better way to excite students than to tell them to put away the pencils and paper because we are going to use the Clickers instead!! This presentation would show how Clickers can be used in the classroom in a variety of ways to enhance student learning. We will demonstrate how quick and easy it is to create and give review for tests, take tests or complete daily work using Clickers. We will also show how to get instant grades/reports.
Working and Learning with a Wiki
Salon D
Ken Messersmith & Tommy Hansen , University of Nebraska @ Kearney
Web-based interactive tools are often referred to as Web 2.0 applications. These new tools make it easier for students to collaborate within and between classrooms on many types of learning activities. This session will demonstrate how the presenters use one of the newer Web-based collaboration tools and demonstrate how online chat and interactive voice communication can be incorporated into a Wiki page. Examples of student work will be shared.
SMART Boards and The Latest Technology For Your Classrooms
Palace D
Christopher Klein & Scott Barnhart , SMART Technologies, Inc.
Christopher Klein, SMART Technologies Educational Consultant, will provide the latest classroom offerings from SMART, including wireless slates, classroom response systems, and lesson planning offerings. This session will include demonstrations and a questions and answer period.
The Ultimate Science Data Logger: Xplorer GLX
Heartland B
Kevin O'Bryant, PASCO Scientific
Come see the newest innovation in science datalogging, the Xplorer GLX! The GLX is equipped for remote graphing and stand-alone analysis. Join this session to see how PASPORT probeware can extend science understanding to a greater number of students.
Macintosh Users Group
Omaha Room
Trent Kelly, Hastings Public Schools
A facilitated Machintosh Users Group will meet at this time.