SESSION 8, 2:30-3:30
NetSmartz: Internet Safety and Education Resources for Kids and Teens
NetSmartz is a free, interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children and teens how to be safer when online. NetSmartz can easily be adapted to meet each educator's needs and time constraints. NetSmartz is an expanding collection of resources to address different aspects of the Internet, how to use it safely, and the possible dangers it poses for children and teens. NetSmartz resources are available to the public at www.NetSmartz.org and www.NetSmartzKids.org
Laurie Nathan, NetSmartz
elementary, high school
Internet Safety, Multimedia
***Teaching Economic Concepts Using Technology
This interactive workshop will provide participants with a view into the technology and content resources available for the teaching and learning of economic concepts from the Federal Reserve System. Participants will be exposed to the content and the pedagogy of how to utilize the following tools in a classroom setting.
- The Boston Bank's Peanuts & Crackerjacks, addressing the economics of team sports
- Economics of Entertainment, using examples from the music industry to teach the concept of markets
- The San Francisco DVD Open and Operating, explaining the role the Federal Reserve System played in maintaining liquidity within the monetary system after the 9/11 terrorist attack
- The St. Louis Bank's animated version of In Plain English
George "Scott" Guild, Director of Economic Education, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Social Studies, Multimedia
Presentation.ppt (668KB)
Microsoft Word Tips for Written Expression and Study Skills
Have you ever wondered how to use those fabulous features built into Microsoft Word or considered how those features could maximize your students’ academic performance? In this inspiring presentation, I will share many strategies that you will be motivated to implement immediately. See how Word can lead to success with written expression and study skills for your students who are struggling with those academic skills. To facilitate success with technology integration, it is usually best to utilize tools that are readily available, easy to use, and already in use. The word processing program that is typically available in most classrooms and on many home computers is Microsoft Word, an incredibly flexible and customizable tool that has unique applications for all educators. This presentation will demonstrate specific features that will remove barriers to learning and enhance student performance in the classroom. This workshop will motivate educators to use this ubiquitous tool to its full potential.
Karen Janowski, Assistive Technology Consultant, Simmons College
intermediate, high school
Technology Connecting Centuries
Learn how 21st century technologies, such as interactive web sites, web-based presentation software, and electronic surveys have transformed Malden’s fifth grade learning environment. Hear about the results of Malden Public School’s innovative fifth grade project-based unit (PBU) called the Saugus Iron Works Great Adventure. Teacher leaders, who have effectively implemented the PBU as a curriculum/technology integration model, have received national recognition through Hewlett-Packard’s Technology for Teaching grant and the recent award of an HP Technology Leadership grant, which will enable students access to laptop technology. Participants will see student work, view a professionally produced video, and review the unit’s implementation action plan.
Robert Simpson, Teacher Learning Center Director, Malden Public Schools
intermediate, administration
Multimedia, Science
Multimedia Preview (5 minutes)
Digital Diversity Chronicles- Verdi Media Works
Using digital tools for creating web sites and digital story telling, high school students share their biographical stories, family traditions, and cultures, creating more understanding and collaborative relationships with their peers and their community. The Digital Diversity Chronicles provides an opportunity for teen-age students to learn more about their heritage and the heritage of others through collaborative activities sharing digital stories on an online web site, a television broadcast on local educational TV channel, in libraries, and presentations. Students can apply the knowledge and skills to their own private and career lives and provide richness and understanding in their community.
Margaret Verdi, Instructional Technology/ Webdesign Teacher, Falmouth High School
Multimedia, Technology, Visual Communications
intermediate, high school
Standards in Motion
Cover core academic standards in math, science, ELA, and social studies while covering half of the technology standards in one extraordinary project. Engage even your most reluctant learners in core academics through the creation of animation. Participants will understand how critical thinking skills, storyboarding, research, and creativity can come together in this multimedia project. Using PowerPoint, paint and other tools that you already own, you and your students can learn to produce simple to sophisticated animation that can be published for authentic audiences or used for future instruction. The repetitive process of creating the animation makes the content really stick.
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Gabrielle Richard-Harrington, Instructional Technology, Greenfield Middle School
Vocational Arts
elementary, intermediate |
Projects
Tech Ideas for Humanities
This presentation will offer some project ideas for using technology in the middle or high school Humanities classroom. Technical novices are welcome! Activities will range from very simple technology such as using digital cameras to illustrate poetry, to more advanced techniques such as journal writing through blogging, peer editing with Word, and poetry interpretation through web pages.
Karen Lang, Computer Science Teacher, Mass Academy of Math and Science
English Language Arts
high school
The Presidency and Society: 1889 - 1945
The Presidency and Society: 1889 - 1945 is designed to give students a multimedia view of each presidential era and its accompanying society. Using audio and video excerpts from a variety of sources, students can gain a three dimensional portrait of each president and the times they lived in. Students in grades 8 - 12 create PowerPoint presentations of increasing complexity to be shown as slide shows. The purpose of this project is to combine education on the American Presidency and primary sources of each presidential era as well as to teach incremental PowerPoint and multimedia skills to students, all of which will be of invaluable use in future academic and employment pursuits.
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D. Scott Calhoun, Educational Technology Instructor, Dr. Franklin Perkins School, Lancaster
Multimedia; Social Studies
intermediate, high school |
***Radically Improve Your Website
Join Schoolwires in a discussion to learn about the different stages a school district must effectively implement to improve community-wide communications by leveraging the power and flexibility of the Schoolwires Academic Portal. Three Website Content Management Highlights we’ll cover: Spread the Work, Increase Effectiveness, and Decrease Costs. Learn what to look for in vendors, how to give a webmaster a “Quick-Start” perspective, how anyone can easily contribute content to your website, and how to make sure your site is TRUSTe and COPPA compliant.
Michele Shively, Regional Sales Manager, Schoolwires, Inc.
Patti Knox, Lawrence Public Schools
Internet, Administration
administrators, network managers, IT
The Berkshires to Boston: The Bay State's One-to-One Planning Toolkit
One of the most substantive and exciting models in the history of school reform is the implementation of one-to-one learning where nearly all aspects of teaching and learning are fundamentally changed. Carefully designed and executed planning and implementation are vital ingredients for success. The Massachusetts Technology Collaboratives John Adams Innovation Institute has played a key role in planning and implementing urban and rural state one-to-one pilots. From this work, the MTC has created a One-to-One Planning Toolkit that addresses all aspects of the planning and implementation process including "10 Questions You Never Would Think to Ask About Learning with Laptops." Join us for this engaging session in which you will get an update on the state wireless learning pilots in the Berkshires and Boston and be able to assess your school's readiness to launch a one-to-one effort and begin to build a road map for your journey.
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Matt Mervis, Director of Technology, North Adams Public Schools / Wireless Learning Project Consultant, Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School, Dorchester
intermediate, administration |
Handout
COURTYARD PRESENTATIONS
Utilizing Technology to Improve Your Graduation Rate
Learn how students can utilize instructional technology solutions to recover credits, stay in school and prepare and pass the MCAS.
Sue Wiley & Marianne Kouchaukos, Pearson Digital Learning
RM Math Framework Edition
RM Math Framework Edition is a digital curriculum for Middle School Math. The program is designed for Whole class teaching, using interactive technology; it also supports individual instruction and remote learning. During the presentation you see a sample of the variety of 2000+ resources and activities that staff can use to engage and motive students to enjoy and understand Math. Harness the power of interactive whiteboard technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics! See how you can transform mathematics to motivate, excite, and engage students! Improve math performance and test scores! The presenter will demonstrate how to integrate interactive whiteboard and wireless technology into the curriculum with a particular focus on middle school grade levels.
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Sue Scott-Mitchell, Senior Educational Consultant, RM Educational Software
Mathematics, Teacher Productivity
Intermediate |
Lock It Down and Throw Away the Key
Network intrusions are on the rise, and often the biggest threats come from within. Teachers and students bring their own flash drives and laptops to school. These personal computing devices often bring more than just content with them - they are a gateway into your network - enabling it to be prone to phishing, worms, viruses, spyware, even theft. By locking down your environment, these devices can still be used without posing a threat. UNICOM has implemented hundreds of security solutions for schools to keep our children and our networks, safe. This session will present you with solutions that protect your network from external threats on the server level and from internal threats at the individual user/desktop level, and it will illustrate unique security features that can be customized to the individual user or across the environment.
Joebox – Your All-In-One Network Security Solution
The launch of Joebox v2.2 keeps pace with the evolution of network technology and the growing threats to your network and is adaptable to the specific requirements of your institution. During this session, we will explain how the Joebox is a cost-effective security solution for your school or district. Joebox includes firewall, routing, spam control, e-mail virus filtering and a variety of network management tools and supports the following communication media: 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 56kbps, T1, and Cable. Attend this information session and your name will be entered into a drawing for a Joebox v2.2 give-away!
Joe Coco, MECnet Development Manager
Apple/Mac Image Creation
Mac Image Creation - Most organizations are very comfortable with the concept of creating a standard PC image and pushing that image out. But what about your Apple equipment? This seminar will cover the key points of Mac Imaging:
- Imaging basics
- Setting the base install
- Tips to make a clean image
- Single vs. Network imaging
- Adding to the network
- Troubleshooting Tips
Jon Kane, Sr. Apple Engineer, GreenPages
Using FirstClass to Develop Learning Communities
We all know that supporting effective communication and collaboration between and among administrators, teachers, students and parents can be an overwhelming challenge. But an effective technology solution can help to create a cohesive, unified community in which communication and collaboration are fostered and supported to achieve outstanding results. The development of rich, dynamic collaborative communities has been shown to produce a variety of results, including:
- less teacher isolation; greater satisfaction, higher morale, and lower rates of absenteeism
- increased commitment to the mission and goals of the school and district
- higher likelihood that teachers will be well informed, professionally renewed, and inspired to inspire students
- shared responsibility for student development and success
Learn how to use the features already available to expand FirstClass from a simple mail system into a powerful Professional Learning Community.
FirstClass —Open Text Corporation
Alexandria Library Automation
Join us to see the many features available to assist your patrons in locating and accessing information using Alexandria — maps, Lexile levels, catalogued web sites, and much, much more!
Stephen Kunzler, Alexandria / Big 6 Turbo Tools
Digital Storytelling with unitedstreaming
This session will focus on digital storytelling as an important instructional tool, both in and out of the classroom. Teachers can capitalize on all the digital assets available to them through unitedstreaming to create simple, yet powerful digital stories using free programs like PhotoStory 3, Movie Maker, iMovie, and more.
Discovery Education
Intervention and Special Need Solutions to Engage Elementary, Middle School and High School Math Learners in a Diverse Classroom
Join us for a look at an integrated instructional approach for all students including those with special needs. We will combine technology and research-based instructional strategies to build conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts ranging from place value, operations, whole numbers, fractions and decimals to measurement and geometry, algebraic thinking and graphing. Participants will receive a CD and lesson outlines which can be used in a variety of learning environments ranging from resource and intervention to enrichment as well as regular classroom use. We will also introduce participants to a DVD on "Integrating Understanding Math into Your Mathematics Curriculum". This can be used for Professional Development within a school or district or for an individual teacher.
K-10 Math and Curriculum
Rudy Neufeld, Senior Author of Understanding Math
Fred Steitz, New England Consultant
