Mission Possible: ESL Succeeding in the Classroom
Alfred Toole, Jr.
Charlottesville City Schools
Looking for help with your ESL students? Come by for ideas, handouts, links and discussion.
How to Plan and Conduct a Webcasting program in the Middle School
Eric Miller
Winchester Public Schools
Learn how to plan and conduct a student-centered, ìWebcast Historianî program, that unleashes; hand-held technology, multimedia software, and student creative energy. This program melds educational technology with Civil War history.
Spectacular Smartboard Tricks and Tips
Rebecca Evan
Kate Kanach
Hanover County Schools
This workshop will demonstrate tips and tricks to enhance instruction using the Smartboard and Smart Notebook software.
Wiki Link : May still be under construction! Please pardon the dust!
Round 2
12:40-1:40
Teaching the Civil War using Primary Source documents from the National Archives
Karen Needles
Lincolnarchives Digital Project
Are you ready for the Civil War over the next five years? Come and participate in the Lincolnarchives Digital Project workshop. Bring your laptop!
What E-formats work with the AT I have?
Joyce Sharp, AIM-VA
George Mason University
Bob Keller
Don Johnston, Inc.
Core instructional materials are available in a variety of electronic formats. It isn't always easy to tell which format is needed for the technology being used. This session will help demystify what works with what so that teachers can make more knowledgeable choices when selecting formats available from AIM-VA.
New PBS Resources: This is not your father's PBS it's yours!
Rebecca Smith
Community Idea Stations- Richmond
PBS is constantly upgrading its services. It offers video clips, interactive games, lesson plans, offline activities, professional development, and more. This session will introduce educators to the multitude of resources that are available through the PBS and PBS-related websites. Spanish language offerings will also be discussed.
Round 3
1:50-2:50
How to Design, Develop, and Deliver Dynamic Digital Lessons
Eric Miller
Winchester Public Schools
Harness technology and hit the trail with your own interactive notebook. Digital lessons and dynamic teaching can keep boredom at bay! Achieve high SOL success with all your students.
21st century skills are not about new skills, they are about doing old things (acquiring, applying, creating, and sharing) in new ways. Come think about standards differently than ever before!
The Impact of Emerging Trends in Assessment/Testing on Educational Technologies and Vice Versa
David Mott
ROSworks/Tests for Higher Standard
Many national trends in assessment will greatly impact the technological landscape and will place new demands on school technologies and on technologists.
Round 4
3:10-4:10
Beyond Book Reports: Digital Booktalks
Anita Mays
Albemarle County Schools
Get students excited about reporting on books they read. Participants will explore ways to quickly and easily help students create their own digital book reviews to upload on the class webpage.
Don't circle the dune buggies yet! Jump on board to explore free resources every busy pioneer can use to increase productivity. Tickets available to wikis, software, websites, and shortcuts.
Creating Web-based Differentiated Learning Activities using Softchalk Diane Painter Cindia Stewart
Shenandoah University
Softchalk LessonBuilder is a content authoring tool used to build web-based lessons, but it is about as easy to use as a word processor. Come learn more about how this tool can support your teaching and your students' learning!
Presentation Schedule
Alfred Toole, Jr.
Charlottesville City Schools
Looking for help with your ESL students? Come by for ideas, handouts, links and discussion.
Eric Miller
Winchester Public Schools
Learn how to plan and conduct a student-centered, ìWebcast Historianî program, that unleashes; hand-held technology, multimedia software, and student creative energy. This program melds educational technology with Civil War history.
Rebecca Evan
Kate Kanach
Hanover County Schools
This workshop will demonstrate tips and tricks to enhance instruction using the Smartboard and Smart Notebook software.
Wiki Link : May still be under construction! Please pardon the dust!
12:40-1:40
Karen Needles
Lincolnarchives Digital Project
Are you ready for the Civil War over the next five years? Come and participate in the Lincolnarchives Digital Project workshop. Bring your laptop!
Website
Joyce Sharp, AIM-VA
George Mason University
Bob Keller
Don Johnston, Inc.
Core instructional materials are available in a variety of electronic formats. It isn't always easy to tell which format is needed for the technology being used. This session will help demystify what works with what so that teachers can make more knowledgeable choices when selecting formats available from AIM-VA.
Rebecca Smith
Community Idea Stations- Richmond
PBS is constantly upgrading its services. It offers video clips, interactive games, lesson plans, offline activities, professional development, and more. This session will introduce educators to the multitude of resources that are available through the PBS and PBS-related websites. Spanish language offerings will also be discussed.
1:50-2:50
Eric Miller
Winchester Public Schools
Harness technology and hit the trail with your own interactive notebook. Digital lessons and dynamic teaching can keep boredom at bay! Achieve high SOL success with all your students.
Becky Fisher
Albemarle County Schools
21st century skills are not about new skills, they are about doing old things (acquiring, applying, creating, and sharing) in new ways. Come think about standards differently than ever before!
David Mott
ROSworks/Tests for Higher Standard
Many national trends in assessment will greatly impact the technological landscape and will place new demands on school technologies and on technologists.
3:10-4:10
Anita Mays
Albemarle County Schools
Get students excited about reporting on books they read. Participants will explore ways to quickly and easily help students create their own digital book reviews to upload on the class webpage.
Midge Liggan
William Waller
Richmond City Schools
Don't circle the dune buggies yet! Jump on board to explore free resources every busy pioneer can use to increase productivity. Tickets available to wikis, software, websites, and shortcuts.
Diane Painter
Cindia Stewart
Shenandoah University
Softchalk LessonBuilder is a content authoring tool used to build web-based lessons, but it is about as easy to use as a word processor. Come learn more about how this tool can support your teaching and your students' learning!