PC-A01 Challenge-Based Learning
for Responsible and Engaged Students
William Dolton, William Dolton, LLC
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Instructional Technologists, Library/Media,
Special Education, Non-Public Sector
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum,
Technologists
Session Level: Intermediate
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Macintosh
Harness research-proven strategies to challenge your
students to take responsibility for their own learning.
You will learn the process and begin the development of a
technology-embedded, challenge-based learning unit
yielding greater student engagement and more educational
impact than standard time-consuming project activities. |
PC-A02 Discover the Power of
Moodle
Shelbra Foster, Penn Manor School District
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Instructional Technologists, Library/Media, Higher
Ed Faculty, Special Education
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum,
Technologists
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Macintosh
Participants will leave this hands-on workshop with a
sound understanding of how to construct an online learning
environment. Upon completion participants will understand
structure and organization. Experience & create an
interactive threaded discussion, online glossaries, web
based journals & writing activities, online polls, and
learning survey tools. |
CANCELLED
PC-A03 Engaging Students with
Podcasting
Dave Solon, Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Instructional Technologists, Information
Technologists, Library/Media
Presentation Strands: Primary/Elementary
Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum, Technologists
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Macintosh
Learn how to utilize podcasting for engaged learning.
Participants will learn the basics of podcasting, where to
find free podcasts, and will create their own podcast
using open-source and Web 2.0 software. Audacity, iTunes,
and Podbean.com will be utilized for this workshop.
Presentation will include lecture, demonstration, and
hands-on. |
CANCELLED
PC-A04 Imaginations at Work:
Using Technology to Spark Creativity Through Music
Amy Martin, Warwick School District
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Instructional
Technologists, Library/Media, Higher Ed Students
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum
Session Level: All
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Macintosh
Participants in this workshop will explore ways in which
technology partners with children’s literature, film, and
art to inspire students to create musical works and
soundscapes. The class is aimed at music teachers, but no
musical ability is required as these ideas can easily be
adapted to the general elementary classroom. |
CANCELLED
PC-A05 Final Cut Pro and
Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Michael Farrara, Wyomissing Area School District
Steve Simons, Reading-Muhlenberg Career and Technology
Center
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Instructional
Technologists, Information Technologists, Library/Media,
Higher Ed Faculty, Higher Ed Students, Business/Industry,
Non-Public Sector
Presentation Strands: Secondary Curriculum
Session Level: All
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Macintosh
For teachers of video production and art classes, using
Apple's Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop. Let us show you
some tips and tricks of both applications to speed up your
production and add more creativity to your classroom.
Tutorials will be available on the web for future viewing. |
PC-A06 SCRATCH-n-Learn
Ann Kieser, Southern Tioga School District
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Instructional
Technologists, Higher Ed Faculty, Higher Ed Students
Presentation Strands: Secondary Curriculum,
Technologists
Session Level: All
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Windows
Learn how to create interactive games, animations, and
stories using SCRATCH, a free program that teaches
students programming and math concepts while they create
their own customized projects. SCRATCH can be adapted to
be used by students ages 8+. Participants will receive
lesson ideas, project guidelines and assessment rubrics. |
PC-A07 Integrating Technology:
Meeting the Global Needs of Students
Jared Mader, Red Lion Area School District
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Board Members, Instructional Technologists,
Informational Technologists
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum,
Technologists
Session Level: All
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Windows
Today's students are "digital natives", learning through
media that allows them to access a wealth of resources.
Through the use of Podcasting, Web 2.0 tools, Wikis, and
Google Docs, participants will learn to differentiate
their instruction so that their students are prepared to
enter the 21st Century workplace. |
PC-A08 Google Apps for Educators
Chris Penny, West Chester University
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Library/Media
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Windows
This hands-on workshop will allow participants to see the
potential power of Google applications as educational
tools. With a focus on Google's web-based communication
and collaboration tools educators of all levels will
realize the promise of these free applications.
Participants may choose to bring their own laptops
although computers will be provided. |
CANCELLED
PC-A09 Thriving in a Web 2.0
Classroom
Tom Daccord, EdTechTeacher.org
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Instructional
Technologists, Information Technologists, Library/Media
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep
Session Level: All
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Windows
Web 2.0 platforms are powerful tools for helping students
develop 21st century competencies like expert thinking,
complex communication, and new media literacy. In this
session, participants will learn a framework for designing
Web 2.0 learning environments and apply that framework. At
the end, we'll begin developing personal learning
networks. |
PC-A10 Free Tools, Multimedia,
and Engaging Projects from a Google-Certified Teacher
Rushton Hurley, NextVista.org
Target Audience: Teachers (K-12), Administrators
(K-12), Board Members, Instructional Technologists,
Library/Media, Higher Ed Faculty, Business/Industry,
Special Education, Non-Public Sector
Presentation Strands: Instructional Prep,
Primary/Elementary Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum,
Technologists, School Board
Session Level: Introductory
Computer Platform Used for this Workshop: Windows
Learn to make cool, educationally powerful movies, as well
as use many freely available, online tools to better
engage your students in their learning. This hands-on
workshop by a Google Certified Teacher will leave your
head spinning with a mountain of ideas! Free resources to
all participants. |
| Although the workshops are held in either Macintosh or Windows labs, only those sessions marked with an asterisk (*) are platform specific.
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