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| Session Number: AH18 |
| Session Time: AH Monday 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: An App a Day: Using iPads in the Classroom |
| Program Description: The iPad brings interactive learning and amazing resources to the fingertips of all learners. Learn how to integrate this amazing resource in math, language arts, social studies and science. Use it to expand creativity, organization and more. Also discover classroom management strategies to make learning with iPad a reality in your classroom. |
| Affiliated Organization: Owen J Roberts |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace East |
| Presenter: Linda Nitsche |
| Strand(s): Content Areas Mobile / Wireless /iPad |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AH19 |
| Session Time: AH Monday 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: PAIUnet: Expanding the Educational Horizon |
| Program Description: Come learn about the many exciting, new programs available on PAIUnet including Keystone Catalog, a comprehensive offering of online courses available to PAIUnet members. Learn about free programs such as: Keystone Kids and the Veteran's video series. See other new programs such as iSAFE and Defined STEM. Finally, share your feedback and ideas. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAIU |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight East |
| Presenter: Lawrence O'Shea |
| Strand(s): Tips and Tricks/How To Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AH20 |
| Session Time: AH Monday 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Espresso Elementary: Making Lessons Memorable |
| Program Description: Now available through PAIUnet!! Espresso Elementary for Pre-K to 5th grade is a cross-curricular, multimedia learning site with a wide range of interactive, video-rich classroom resources that inspire children to learn. The award-winning resources have proven to engage students while helping them to achieve educational outcomes. |
| Affiliated Organization: NEIU 19 |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight West |
| Presenter: Christy Savakinas |
| Strand(s): Content Areas Tools/Software |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AH21 |
| Session Time: AH Monday 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: PA TSA - A Premier STEM Student Association |
| Program Description: Technology Student Association (TSA) fosters Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education through personal growth, leadership and opportunities in Technology, Innovation, Design and Engineering (TIDE). Middle and high school members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts. |
| Affiliated Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Education |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Tea House |
| Presenter: Dennis Gold |
| Strand(s): Student Leadership STEM |
| Audience(s):9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist 6-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AH22 |
| Session Time: AH Monday 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Transforming Teaching by Universal Design |
| Program Description: To teach to our diverse learners more effectively, the School District of Philadelphia Office of Specialized Instructional Services developed “SublimeDesign” - a sustainable blended approach to professional learning that utilizes existing district technology, on-line PD and targeted training to transform teaching practice - that you can replicate. |
| Affiliated Organization: The Visual Leap |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Overlook |
| Presenter: Jesse Berg |
| Strand(s): Professional Development Universal Design for Learning/Differentiation |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL02 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: DE STREAMING: 10 Ways to Engage in 10 Minutes |
| Program Description: Did you know that if you have Discovery Education STREAMING, you also have access to STEM lesson plans, college/career resources, an interactive atlas, dynamic calendar, quiz questions, images, speeches, sound effects, and more? This fast-pasted, energizing, hands-on session will open your eyes to ten easy ways to engage learners with digital media |
| Affiliated Organization: Discovery Education |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Max Brooks |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools STEM |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL03 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SmartGraphs – Making Sense of Graphs |
| Program Description: SmartGraphs is a new, free, web-based resource that is designed to help students 'make sense' of graphs. SmartGraphs are digital objects that “know” about themselves and that provide scaffolding to students to help them learn about graphs and the concepts conveyed in graphs. Come learn how to use this resource with your math and science students. |
| Affiliated Organization: Upper Merion Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Pete Vreeland |
| Strand(s): Web 2.0 Tools STEM |
| Audience(s):9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL04 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Digital Stories: It’s APPsolutely Elementary |
| Program Description: Bring your own iPad and explore the instructional possibilities when integrating iPad apps with the art of storytelling. Participants will experiment with free apps that focus on creating digital stories and reflect on how these applications can assist with differentiating instruction in the elementary classroom. |
| Affiliated Organization: Allentown School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Sarah Cummings |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Storytelling |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL05 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: See What You’re Reading |
| Program Description: Explore tools and strategies to help learners develop language arts and studying skills through visualization. Learn to “see” the images that are part of books, articles, and advertisements and that surround us in today’s world. |
| Affiliated Organization: Council Rock School District/KTI |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Maryann Molishus |
| Strand(s): Visual Literacy Digital Text |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL06 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Green Screening For Dummies |
| Program Description: Questions you have about green screening will be answered as we journey from idea to video. We will brainstorm curricular ideas across grades and subjects where this tool might be useful. Leave with tips, links, shared successes and the confidence you need to move forward using Macs or PC’s. See us in the SNL for more hands-on learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: Philadelphia School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Kim Adair |
| Strand(s): How To Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: AL07 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: iPad Immersion ~ from ePub to eClicker |
| Program Description: Participants in this session will gain insight from three junior high social studies teachers who use a classroom set of iPads in their classroom on a daily basis. "Must-Have" essential classroom apps such as eClicker and iBooks will be previewed in addition to tools to promote productivity, creativity, and, ultimately, student learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: North Hills School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: Joseph Welch |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Mobile / Wireless |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL08 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: The Digital Learning Environment |
| Program Description: In this session the presenters will highlight how iOS and OS X mobile devices and software provide unique features that facilitate student learning, enhance learner accessibility, and facilitate a higher degree of student engagement. Topics discussed include sources of content, textbook alternatives, resource creation & sharing and planning. |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Peter Oyler |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL09 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Creating Acceptable Use Policies That Work |
| Program Description: One of the most important tools at our disposal to protect our information technology assets is a good acceptable use policy. This session focuses on how to effectively utilize both current laws and well-written policies to create an AUP that works. Some no cost ways to protect institutions from student copyright violations are discussed. |
| Affiliated Organization: Keystone College & Wilkes University |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Stephen Cheskiewicz |
| Strand(s): Safety and Legal Issues Technology Leadership |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist Admin |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL10 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Software Strategies for Struggling Readers |
| Program Description: Learn to achieve improvements in reading by using software that targets and addresses specific reading skill areas. We’ll cover a wide range of skills associated with reading including visual discrimination, phonetic awareness, sight word recognition, and reading fluency. Free award-winning program (worth $69) and Elementary Zone subscription. |
| Affiliated Organization: Tool Factory |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Kendra Ericson |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL11 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Using Technology for Global Collaboration |
| Program Description: This session is interactive and will provide examples and resources for using technology for global collaboration. Successful collaborations will be highlighted and will include language teaching, simulations, and student summits. Participants are requested to bring laptops in order to take full advantage of tools that will be shared. |
| Affiliated Organization: Avonworth School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Kenneth Lockette |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Global Learning and Collaboration |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL12 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Technology Track “Kick-Off” Speaker: |
| Program Description: The Technology Track “Kick-Off” Speaker will be Mr. Rudi Behnke - Manager of Sales Engineers Northeast Region (PA/NJ/DE) for Citrix Systems, Inc. Mr. Behnke will share insights into IT trends in 2012 and beyond with regards to “Cloud Computing” and how this technology could impact your decision to implement BYOD at your school district. |
| Affiliated Organization: Citrix Systems, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Rudi Behnke |
| Strand(s): Cloud Technology Track Technology Leadership |
| Audience(s):Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist Admin Tech |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL13 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Technology Track “Kick-Off” Speaker: |
| Program Description: The Technology Track “Kick-Off” Speaker will be Mr. Rudi Behnke - Manager of Sales Engineers Northeast Region (PA/NJ/DE) for Citrix Systems, Inc. Mr. Behnke will share insights into IT trends in 2012 and beyond with regards to “Cloud Computing” and how this technology could impact your decision to implement BYOD at your school district. |
| Affiliated Organization: Citrix Systems, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Rudi Behnke |
| Strand(s): Cloud Technology Track Technology Leadership |
| Audience(s):Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL14 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: Program Chair |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: Shirley Campbell |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL15 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: AL16 |
| Session Time: AL Monday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Ditching the Backup Tapes with Microsoft DPM |
| Program Description: Learn how Microsoft’s Data Protection Manager (DPM) solution can revolutionize your backup plans while saving $! This session will focus on leveraging Microsoft DPMs protection and recovery capabilities for products such as SQL, Exchange, SharePoint, and much more. This session is full of demos, including the new capabilities of DPM 2010. |
| Affiliated Organization: Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Kasey Kollar |
| Strand(s): IT Specialist Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BH17 |
| Session Time: BH Monday 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Common Core Instruction Using Primary Sources |
| Program Description: The use of primary and secondary sources is predominant across the Common Core Standards. The Library of Congress is host to over 16 million digitized primary sources. Come and learn how to use the vast resources of the Library's web-based digital primary source collections to create engaging, action-oriented learning experiences for your students. |
| Affiliated Organization: California University of PA |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace West |
| Presenter: Linda Muller |
| Strand(s): Library Standards |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: BH18 |
| Session Time: BH Monday 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: iPads in the Classroom: Implementation Steps |
| Program Description: Learn how Alsace Learning Academy, an alt. ed. of BCIU (#14), successfully implemented an iPad program and changed classroom instruction. Your iPad implementation will require careful thought and preparation. Topics covered: pedagogical considerations, infrastructure, ed. apps. (purchase, distribution), device and acct. mgmt., PD, and policy mgmt. |
| Affiliated Organization: Berks County Intermediate Unit #14 |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace East |
| Presenter: Jeff Rothenberger |
| Strand(s): Administration Mobile / Wireless /iPad |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: BH19 |
| Session Time: BH Monday 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Research: Notecards No More |
| Program Description: What does the research process look like in the digital classroom? How do students find and organize resources? Construct citations? Take notes? Write and revise? Come hear one teacher’s story about how digital technologies shaped the research and writing process. The efficient new method increases rigor and relevance for students. |
| Affiliated Organization: York Suburban SD |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight East |
| Presenter: Aly Tapp |
| Strand(s): Library Data Management |
| Audience(s):9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BH20 |
| Session Time: BH Monday 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: We Have To Stop Meeting Like This! |
| Program Description: eTools for Meeting Efficiency & Effectiveness: an opportunity to experience several electronic meeting technologies, such as desktop videoconferencing, video streaming, and audioconferencing . Also covers using document sharing, podcasts, and screencasting. Focus on when/why it is appropriate to run a meeting without being together physically. |
| Affiliated Organization: Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3 |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight West |
| Presenter: Kevin Conner |
| Strand(s): Professional Development Video Conferencing |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BH21 |
| Session Time: BH Monday 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Blended Schools for Alternative Education |
| Program Description: The Schuylkill Learning Academy provides educational and behavioral health services to students. Secondary students receive their education via a Blended Schools Program through two districts with the support of regular education teachers in house. This workshop will describe the benefits and challenges of this unique alternative program. BYOL |
| Affiliated Organization: Schuylkill IU 29 |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Tea House |
| Presenter: Evelyn Wassel, Ed.D. |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Universal Design for Learning/Differentiation |
| Audience(s):9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BH22 |
| Session Time: BH Monday 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Go Green: K-12 Paperless Projects and Activities |
| Program Description: Parkland teachers will display some ways they integrated projects and activities with "Going Green" in mind. See instructional strategies using moodle, google docs, wikispaces, podcasting, iPods, kindles, and online lab activities. Teachers will explain work with making an elementary mathematics class, middle school, and a physics class paperless. |
| Affiliated Organization: Parkland |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Overlook |
| Presenter: Jason Henry |
| Strand(s): How To Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL01 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Going Beyond Data Collection-Sharing in Class |
| Program Description: This lesson will show how students can collect and share data through Google Docs and produce a digital report using web 2.0 tools. Come and participate from the student perspective or take notes on the process of integrating web 2.0 tools into the classroom. See how to collect information from students and share out results for group analysis. |
| Affiliated Organization: Red Lion Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Ben Smith |
| Strand(s): How To Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):6-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL02 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: BYOD Doesn’t Have to Mean Uncontrolled |
| Program Description: With proper implementation of Identification, Classification, Authentication and Firewall services, wireless networks can deliver appropriate access to educational resources, yet also provide client control services. Learn how a properly engineered campus network can provide access to only authorized services, regardless of the user's client. |
| Affiliated Organization: Xirrus, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Phil Scott |
| Strand(s): Mobile/Wireless Learning Technologies Infrastructure/Security/Management |
| Audience(s):Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist Tech Admin |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: BL03 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Teach Without Textbooks? Show Me How! |
| Program Description: Get a glimpse of what a bookless classroom looks like. Learn specific steps how to design a bookless curriculum from two teachers who have successfully taught biology using technology vs. a textbook (not even an online textbook). Participants will leave with steps to make the bookless dream a reality. |
| Affiliated Organization: North Hills School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Jackie Karenbauer |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):Admin 6-12 K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL04 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Moodle Book Club, It’s Elementary! |
| Program Description: Getting students to read during the summer months can be a challenge. Come learn how our district used Moodle, Web 2.0 sites and free books to keep elementary students interacting with text and each other during the summer break. |
| Affiliated Organization: East Stroudsburg Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Maureen Seidel |
| Strand(s): Web 2.0 Tools Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):K-8 6-12 Admin |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL05 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Straight from the Source’s Mouth |
| Program Description: Discover where to access free online digital primary sources. Learn practical tips, activities, strategies, and additional resources that will engage your students, foster their critical thinking skills, and help transform them into historical detectives and storytellers. BYOL |
| Affiliated Organization: Intermediate Unit 1 |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Stevie (Stephanie) Kline |
| Strand(s): Web 2.0 Tools Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):K-8 6-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL06 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: |
| Program Title: First Visit to PETE&C? |
| Program Description: Make the most of your conference! We will provide an overview of essential information and a few interesting tips to help you to make the best of your first PETE&C conference. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Linda LaCoe |
| Strand(s): Professional Development/Teacher Preparation Instructional Strategies/Best Practices |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL07 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Email Archiving and the Open Records Laws |
| Program Description: School districts are now required by law to archive email. Come learn the essentials about email archiving and features you should consider when choosing an email archiving solution. This session will cover different types of archiving available, the importance of spam and virus protection as it relates to archiving. |
| Affiliated Organization: Gaggle |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: Tom Petit |
| Strand(s): Infrastructure/Security/Management Security |
| Audience(s):Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist Higher Ed Admin |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL08 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: What's New from Apple |
| Program Description: Apple products inspire creative learning with features you won't find anywhere else–-easy-to-learn tools that encourage students to communicate their best thinking in compelling new ways. Discover what's new at Apple, meet your Apple team, ask questions and explore the latest products, solutions and services Apple offers for teaching and learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Dave Marra |
| Strand(s): How To Hardware |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL09 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Authentic Learning Connections |
| Program Description: Explore engaging, authentic based learning experiences in the classroom that move beyond simulations and into technology infused, real world, community learning connections. |
| Affiliated Organization: Central York School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Dayna Laur |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Standards |
| Audience(s):9-12 Admin |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL10 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Early Learning Software Safari (Pre-K-3) |
| Program Description: Come explore engaging programs for your littlest learners in this fun hands-on seminar! We'll look at the growing need for early technology and ICT skills instruction by investigating fun, safe, and engaging programs designed for Pre-k to 2nd graders. Receive a free software program ($69), plus an Elementary Zone subscription. |
| Affiliated Organization: Tool Factory |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Kendra Ericson |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):Pre-K Prek - K K-8 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: BL11 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SMART Secrets of a Smart Exemplary Educator |
| Program Description: Is your SMARTBoard a whiteboard or an INTERACTIVE board? Learn lesson development secrets used by a National Board Certified Teacher, Keystone and SMART certified trainer. Ideas on how to incorporate paper-based practice to interactive fun and add YouTube videos for extra excitement! |
| Affiliated Organization: Cameron County School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Amy Schwab |
| Strand(s): Content Areas Hardware |
| Audience(s):All 6-12 K-8 Prek - K |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: BL12 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Head in the Cloud, Feet on the Ground |
| Program Description: As schools consider the strategic advantages of leveraging the cloud, they need to determine what can and should move to the cloud and consider private, public or hybrid solutions. We will explore key elements and challenges schools face with cloud services including storage, processing, emerging standards, best practices and securing the cloud. |
| Affiliated Organization: ePlus Technlogies, Inc |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Brian Neff |
| Strand(s): Cloud Technology Track Data Management |
| Audience(s):Tech Admin |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL13 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Creating Your Own Private Cloud |
| Program Description: If you haven't heard about Cloud Computing, where have you been hiding? The term has been used prolifically for the past several years. Many of you may relate it to Web 2.0 applications, some of you may look at Google Docs as an example. Many of these applications are public, but what does it take to create your own private cloud? Come and find out. |
| Affiliated Organization: Conestoga Valley School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Doug Stoner |
| Strand(s): Cloud Technology Track Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: BL14 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL15 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Emerging Technologies Lab |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: BL16 |
| Session Time: BL Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Digital ID-Lasso, Take Down, Tie Up, Brand It |
| Program Description: Explore your digital footprint, Internet safety, passwords, cyber-bullying, and digital aggression with free web sites and Web 2.0 tools. Students, parents, and professionals will realize their digital identity’s impact and easy steps on how to protect, maintain, and even market it. Bring a laptop to check out your digital ID and the resources. |
| Affiliated Organization: Talent Search program - Educational Opportunity Center |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Angelina Fritz |
| Strand(s): Safety and Legal Issues Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CH17 |
| Session Time: CH Monday 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: Peer Reviewed |
| Program Title: Creating Custom Multimedia Animations in PowerPoint |
| Program Description: Animations can add interest and excitement in learning a particular concept. A systematic approach is illustrated in creating dynamic animations using text, sounds, music and animated graphics. Explored are all features of PowerPoint's Custom Animation task pane, plus numerous animation examples and design techniques are provided. |
| Affiliated Organization: Bloomsburg University |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace West |
| Presenter: Michael Ruffini |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies/Best Practices Instructional Strategies/Best Practices |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: CH18 |
| Session Time: CH Monday 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Not My Kid! Bullying, Sexting, and More |
| Program Description: Technology doesn’t cause undesirable behavior, but it can provide an arena that concerns educators. And while no parent wants to admit their kid is a problem, every child can’t always be the victim. Explore how technology has changed the social game for today’s schools and added one more teaching responsibility to schools’ already overloaded plates. |
| Affiliated Organization: Gaggle |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace East |
| Presenter: Andrea Keith |
| Strand(s): Safety and Legal Issues Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CH20 |
| Session Time: CH Monday 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: Panel |
| Program Title: Online Learning Panel Discussion |
| Program Description: Online Learning Leaders from around the state will share successes and failures in this moderated discussion. A moderated backchannel discussion will be available to engage attendees on all topics related to online learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: South Side Area School District |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight West |
| Presenter: Michael Baker |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Technology Leadership |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CH21 |
| Session Time: CH Monday 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Do the MASH.... Tech Style! |
| Program Description: In this session I'll share creative ways to 'Do the Mash' Tech Style. We'll combine Discovery & various Web2.0 applications to create a unique Mash Up that will surely bring out the entertainer in all of us! With the incorporation of paper slideshows, video, voiceovers, music & more, we'll use ge.tt to store/grab resources & start creating! |
| Affiliated Organization: Clarion Area Elementary & PAECT |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Tea House |
| Presenter: Traci Blazosky |
| Strand(s): Tips and Tricks/How To Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CH22 |
| Session Time: CH Monday 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: It's Showtime! Designing a Student Broadcast |
| Program Description: Lights! Camera! Action! In this session, you will learn how to create a student-run broadcast in your school. Tools, equipment, and easy strategies for implementation will be explored. We will also share editing, video streaming, and green screen chromakeying tips. Sample Hampden Elem. WHAM news broadcasts will showcase community building. |
| Affiliated Organization: Cumberland Valley School District |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Overlook |
| Presenter: Dave Echelmeier |
| Strand(s): Performing/Creative Arts Student Broadcasting |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL01 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Computer Course Makeover |
| Program Description: Are our computer courses giving kids the skills they need to be successful right now? Or, are they all about Office? Let's examine the skills kid need NOW vs what they’re being taught. Demonstrations plus open discussion. |
| Affiliated Organization: none |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: James Gates |
| Strand(s): Content Areas Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL02 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Using iPods in the Special Education Classroom |
| Program Description: Still not convinced that iPods can serve as a relevant and purposeful digital tool within your classroom? Come and experience first-hand how iPods can be used as an effective tool for making modifications and adaptations for your students. |
| Affiliated Organization: East Stroudsburg Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Joseph Martin |
| Strand(s): Adaptive and At Risk Mobile / Wireless /iPad |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL03 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Google Apps for Education: BYOL |
| Program Description: So many have Google Apps for Education in our Districts, but do not know what all is available and how to use it effectively. This presentation will cover, using actual class projects, what does Google Apps have beyond Gmail and Gdocs. So if you haven't ever explored the "More" button in Gmail, I will show what is available. |
| Affiliated Organization: Halifax Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: William McIntosh |
| Strand(s): How To Google |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: CL04 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: 4 IWB Strategies That Get Kids Thinking |
| Program Description: Increase cognitive interactions (aka THINKING!) with your interactive whiteboard (IWB). Explore IWB strategies that are sure to get your students thinking. From visual literacy to energy shifters these easy to implement strategies can transform any lesson. |
| Affiliated Organization: Promethean |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Wendy Zuber |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Interactive White Board |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL05 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Interactive, Customizable, Free: FlexBooks® |
| Program Description: An introduction to CK-12 Foundation’s free, open source STEM content. You will learn how to create a custom FlexBook® digital textbook, including editing content, adding multimedia and sharing the digital textbook online and on e-reader devices. Best practices on incorporating open source digital tools in the classroom will be shared. BYOL. |
| Affiliated Organization: Crestwood School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Tim Thomas |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools STEM |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: CL06 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: BYOT with Purpose: Studio Teaching and Tech |
| Program Description: Participants in this session will experience how a Studio Classroom model and Tidebreak collaborative software can be used to support dynamic project based learning, especially in a “Bring Your Own Technology” environment. |
| Affiliated Organization: Centennial |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Philip Vinogradov |
| Strand(s): Mobile Devices Tools/Software |
| Audience(s):9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL07 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Moving Our World: One Project At a Time |
| Program Description: How Do You Move Your World Forward? That is the question we are called to answer each day as engage in our economics class. Come hear about the experiences of one teacher and students as they endeavored to study the issue of scarcity around the world through presentations, and public service announcements and ultimately Challenge Based Learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: Salisbury Township School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: Jennifer Brinson |
| Strand(s): Content Areas Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL08 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: iOS 5 in Education |
| Program Description: Technology savvy educators will appreciate this look at Apple's newest evolution of mobile device platform: iOS 5. Explore the newest features and note the academic advantages of the latest mobile architectures for use in your technology planning. Whether you're preparing for "BYOT" or deploying academic-focused programs, you'll be up-to-date! |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Steve Zalot |
| Strand(s): Mobile Devices Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL09 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: iPad Integration: A Center-Based Approach |
| Program Description: Join us to learn about how elementary teachers are using iPads to engage students in their learning centers and small group activities. We will explore creative ways to use iPads as learning tools and share apps that enhance learning by allowing students to practice skills and accelerate their learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: Capital Area Intermediate Unit |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Karen Ditzler |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Mobile / Wireless /iPad |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL10 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: Panel |
| Program Title: Creating the Story of YOU, “iAm Collection |
| Program Description: Challenge students to find their voice though a series of introspective exercises to create the "Story of YOU". They begin by developing a personal brand and culminate with a ResuME. Help inspire your students to tell their story and motivate them to be the best themselves they can be. |
| Affiliated Organization: Jenkintown School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Christine DiPaulo |
| Strand(s): Computer Creativity Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL11 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Best Strategies with Interactive Whiteboards |
| Program Description: Go beyond the “how-to” and deepen your understanding about integrating teaching strategies effectively with interactive whiteboard instruction to engage students and promote learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: The Visual Leap |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Jesse Berg |
| Strand(s): How To Interactive White Board |
| Audience(s):K-8 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Session Number: CL12 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Cloud Solutions, Bypassing the Fluff |
| Program Description: Meet IT leaders, vendor experts & PA technology directors for an open forum discussion of cloud computing and its role in education. This forum will focus on how your peers are implementing cloud solutions and what is and isn’t working for them. Topics of discussion will include public vs. private clouds, how to secure & effects on district policy. |
| Affiliated Organization: ePlus Technologies, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Brian Neff |
| Strand(s): Cloud Technology Track Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):All Tech |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL13 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Safe, Social Learning with My Big Campus |
| Program Description: Imagine the social engagement of Facebook and Twitter with all your favorite classroom web tools in a closed, filtered environment. Come see how My Big Campus can work for your classroom, school, or district from a certified MBC coach. It offers unlimited file storage in the cloud! Don't miss out! |
| Affiliated Organization: Wallingford-Swarthmore SD |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Xaras Collins-Brown |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Security |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL14 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL15 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: CL16 |
| Session Time: CL Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Schools Interoperability Framework Update |
| Program Description: Join us for the latest news in SIF. Learn about basic concepts; what’s new and what exciting things are coming; how states use SIF for data collection and exchanging student records and e-transcripts; how SIF fits with other data standards/initiatives; your PA membership benefits; understanding certification; tips on implementing SIF; and Q&A. |
| Affiliated Organization: Central Susquehanna IU |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Judith Barnett |
| Strand(s): Assessment & Data Use SIF |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DH17 |
| Session Time: DH Monday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Migrating to Google Apps for Education |
| Program Description: Considering a switch to Google Apps for Education? This non-technical session is for you! You'll get a step by step description of Whitehall's migration experience. We'll include resources, an overview of the Apps admin panel and Postini filtering and archiving services, anecdotal accounts of the challenges we faced, and a look toward the future. |
| Affiliated Organization: Whitehall-Coplay School District |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace West |
| Presenter: Carl Keller |
| Strand(s): How To Google |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: DH18 |
| Session Time: DH Monday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Learn PBL by Doing PBL to Create PBL |
| Program Description: Want to bypass mind-numbing test prep and engage students in real-world, high-tech, higher-order thinking? Collaborative project and challenge based learning is a paradigm shift for teachers never experiencing it themselves. Learn about a model for learning while doing PBL to create effective, powerful PBL classroom units. |
| Affiliated Organization: Wilkes University |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace East |
| Presenter: Bill Dolton |
| Strand(s): Professional Development/Teacher Preparation Instructional Strategies/Best Practices |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DH19 |
| Session Time: DH Monday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Collaborate to Clarify – A Work Force Skill |
| Program Description: This session will focus on the development of learning activities that foster collaboration, communication and creativity. The session will take research based practices that are proven to be successful in face to face instruction and transform these practices to enhance online learning opportunities. Attendees will leave with implementation plans |
| Affiliated Organization: blendedschools.net |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight East |
| Presenter: Deanna Mayers |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DH20 |
| Session Time: DH Monday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Documenting 21st C Skills with ePortfolio |
| Program Description: The State College Area School District has developed a district-wide ePortfolio system, used to document students' acquisition of 21st Century Skills. Used by students from kindergarten through 12th grade, the system is accessible by teachers and parents. The inclusion of four types of media: video, audio, text, and images, will be demonstrated. |
| Affiliated Organization: State College Area School District |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight West |
| Presenter: Patricia Yost |
| Strand(s): PA Initiatives Assessment |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DH21 |
| Session Time: DH Monday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Teachers Under Fire! Social Networking 101 |
| Program Description: All educators need to know how they can protect their professional image when using any social networking site. This presentation will also provide guidelines to protect your professional reputation with tips for setting up privacy settings, and critical guidelines for joining any online community for personal or professional use. |
| Affiliated Organization: Southern Columbia Area School District |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Tea House |
| Presenter: Victoria Kozlek |
| Strand(s): Technology and Ethics Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DH22 |
| Session Time: DH Monday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Creating Quality Online Courses & Programs |
| Program Description: Cyber education is rapidly expanding and schools and individuals are racing to get courses online. This presentation will present a model of design for schools and individuals to use to ensure that they are producing quality online education. |
| Affiliated Organization: Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Overlook |
| Presenter: Chris Carnahan |
| Strand(s): Learning Environments/Distance Learning/Course Management Technology Directions/Trends: Issues, Innovations, and Research |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL01 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: IT versus Teachers: Creating a Win-Win |
| Program Description: Tech staff and teachers don't need to be adversaries. Instead they need to work together to produce student success. We present a host of examples showing how to work together to improve student learning. The way to start is by asking what do we want students to be able to know and do? Let’s work to get everyone on the same page. |
| Affiliated Organization: Red Lion Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Jared Mader |
| Strand(s): IT Specialist Security |
| Audience(s):9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL02 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Online/Blended Learning in a 1:1 High School |
| Program Description: Learn how online and blended learning can meet your district's academic and financial needs while laying a foundation for future "academic agility." This session will demonstrate how the Quakertown Community School district has successfully implemented such as program to meet the needs of all students. |
| Affiliated Organization: Quakertown Community School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Chris Harrington |
| Strand(s): Administration Virtual Programs / Courses |
| Audience(s):9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL03 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SMART Table Integration in a K-1 School |
| Program Description: This session shows how SDST has incorporated the SMART Table into the K-1 curriculum. The SMART Table is an emerging technology that can be used in place of a SMART Board, etc. with younger students due to its size. This device allows groups of students to collaboratively operate it at the same time. |
| Affiliated Organization: Springfield Township (Mont. Co.) |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Daniel Gallagher |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Interactive White Board |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: DL04 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One hour |
| Program Title: Advocacy: Not Just For Professionals Anymore |
| Program Description: The time has come for all voices to be heard. Join the discussion as we get advocacy updates from ISTE and other related organizations. Yes, there is something meaningful you can do, there is a comfort level for all: Make Your Voice Heard or No Complaining Later! Visit me in the ETAN booth! |
| Affiliated Organization: Office of Educational Technology, School District of Philadelphia |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Mark Perlman |
| Strand(s): PA and National Initiatives Policy |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL05 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Three R's for Digital Coaching and Assessment |
| Program Description: Help teachers target higher-order thinking with rigor, relevance, and rubrics. Our district has made tremendous strides in technology integration with a full-time instructional coach and a district wide focus on assessment. This session will share specific examples for coaching, assessment & rubrics, and instructional technology integration. |
| Affiliated Organization: Hampton Township School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Finch Jeff |
| Strand(s): Professional Development Assessment |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL06 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Screen-Capture Movies Show Student Thinking |
| Program Description: Now there’s a way to “see” students’ thinking processes -- the decisions, missteps, and self-corrections -- behind a final product: have students record their work as screen-capture movies using Jing/screencast.com. You can view their movies later, provide feedback to guide students' thinking, and use movies for formative or summative assessment. |
| Affiliated Organization: Wallingford-Swarthmore School district |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Debbie Wile |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL07 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: It's a Web 2.0 World! |
| Program Description: Want to expand the horizons of your classroom? Want to take your students beyond it's 4 walls? This session is designed to do just that. Learn all about the latest, greatest, and Web 2.0 tools. Intrinsically motivate students and expand student learning as creativity and collaboration come alive in your classroom. |
| Affiliated Organization: Peters Township School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: Laura Ann Naser |
| Strand(s): How To Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: DL08 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: iPad Revolution, Innovative Learning |
| Program Description: The iPad brings interactive learning and amazing resources to the fingertips of all learners. Discover the possibilities of learning in your classroom with the iPad. |
| Affiliated Organization: Arlington Public Schools |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Camilla Gagliolo |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies/Best Practices Mobile / Wireless |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL09 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: From Traditional to Digital and Beyond |
| Program Description: Join us to hear a teacher’s perspective on how the CAIU ScholarPort pilot program has helped take her Hershey High School classroom from traditional textbooks to digital and beyond. Explore how this approach is allowing for a blended learning environment infused with 21st century learning opportunities for her students. |
| Affiliated Organization: Derry Township School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Ruth Still |
| Strand(s): Learning Environment Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL10 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Virtual Science for Digital Natives |
| Program Description: Visit a virtual science lab to explore programs that allow for safe experimentation at the computer. Investigate a futuristic interpretation of our world. Shift gears and learn how your digital camera can become a near microscope. Free Stop Motion Pro trial and 2-month Clip Art Station subscription. |
| Affiliated Organization: Tool Factory |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Kendra Ericson |
| Strand(s): Computer Creativity STEM |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL11 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Integrating Technology Into Your Art Room! |
| Program Description: In this session learn how use the Smart Board and document camera as a teaching tool in your day to day demonstrations. Discover new technologies/peripherals and how to embed them into your existing curriculum. Teach students to work and think like a graphic designer and give them real world application projects. |
| Affiliated Organization: PENNCREST School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: David Wanker |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Session Number: DL12 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Your Hybrid Cloud: Shape, Size & Security |
| Program Description: You won’t go Full Cloud. But how will you shape, size and secure your Hybrid Cloud? Cloud Services offer many attractive application solutions at a fixed monthly cost with their own set of issues. We will discuss Cloud Service options, usage, information integration, and security issues to help you see the silver lining in Hybrid Cloud solutions |
| Affiliated Organization: Sierra w/o Wires |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Mike Broeker |
| Strand(s): Cloud Technology Track Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL13 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: End User Computing for the Next Generation |
| Program Description: Centralize and simplify the management of end-user infrastructure for increased control and cost savings while providing rich, consistent access to desktops, applications and data that follows the user across devices for the most flexible and productive learning or administrative environment. Enjoy the benefits of SaaS and cloud based services. |
| Affiliated Organization: Arraya Solutions |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Halim Chtourou |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL14 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL15 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Emerging Technologies Lab |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: DL16 |
| Session Time: DL Monday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Make the Most of Your IT Resources |
| Program Description: Schools face enormous pressure to reduce costs while ensuring network availability, reliability & performance. New IT complexity, private clouds, data center diversification & reduced IT staff make it more challenging than ever before. Learn how you can off-load the burden of your day-to-day tasks and gain proactive control with Managed Services |
| Affiliated Organization: ePlus |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Lester Bonnett |
| Strand(s): IT Specialist Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):All Tech Admin |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EH17 |
| Session Time: EH Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Technology Evaluations and Integration Ideas |
| Program Description: This presentation evaluates iPad/iTouch apps, eReaders, Glogster, and Whyville to illustrate each technology's strengthens and limitations. Additionally, presenters will provide ideas for how to integrate each technology into the classroom. Collaboration between presenters and the audience to create additional integration ideas is encouraged. |
| Affiliated Organization: Temple University |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace West |
| Presenter: Angela Shelton |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EH18 |
| Session Time: EH Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: iPad: Explore the Hidden Potential |
| Program Description: “I didn’t know how much my son knew until he picked up my iPad” – this statement, from the mother of a child with disabilities, indicates the power of a familiar device: the iPad. Using a constructivist format, it is our vision to help you prepare all students to be proficient learners. Join us to experience valuable iPad apps for your class. |
| Affiliated Organization: East Stroudsburg University |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace East |
| Presenter: Adrian Wehmeyer |
| Strand(s): Adaptive and At Risk Mobile / Wireless /iPad |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EH19 |
| Session Time: EH Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Come P.O.O.D.L.E. with Moodle |
| Program Description: Use your noodle, check out P.O.O.D.L.E. (Professional Online Opportunities in a Distance Learning Environment). Professional online learning is exploding. More school districts are joining this phenomenon and using the power of putting the convenience of learning in the laps of the participant. Come see how IU5 is adapting to the changes. |
| Affiliated Organization: IU5 |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight East |
| Presenter: Nick Paolini |
| Strand(s): Professional Development Global Learning and Collaboration |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EH20 |
| Session Time: EH Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: App Attack - 60 Apps in 60 Minutes |
| Program Description: Get ready to enhance your classroom, management and instructional practice with 60 free and easy to implement Apps for iOS and/or Android. There will be apps for both you and your students shared in this high-paced session. |
| Affiliated Organization: School District of Philadelphia/PAECT |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight West |
| Presenter: Brandon Lutz |
| Strand(s): How To Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: EH21 |
| Session Time: EH Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Sustainability in a 1:1 Computing Program |
| Program Description: Learn how to keep a great technology program thriving by maintaining excitement and interest while expanding the program to other classrooms, grade levels, or schools. We’ll cover important avenues to get the funding you need and ways to create a sustainable model, keep up the 1:1 momentum, and create the paradigm shift necessary for success. |
| Affiliated Organization: Digital Wish |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Tea House |
| Presenter: Heather Chirtea |
| Strand(s): Administration Planning |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EH22 |
| Session Time: EH Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Make it Memorable: Effective Lesson Videos |
| Program Description: Learn how to create memorable instructional videos using web-based tools that are 100% free! See examples of how these videos can be used to enhance and supplement your online, blended or face-to-face instruction. Explore ways students can create their own videos too. |
| Affiliated Organization: blendedschools.net |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Overlook |
| Presenter: Christine Davis |
| Strand(s): Web 2.0 Tools Multimedia Creation |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL02 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Conversation with Gary Stager |
| Program Description: This informal conversation affords conference attendees to ask Gary any question you wish and gives Dr. Stager the opportunity to extend, defend or clarify themes explored earlier in his keynote address. No topic is off-limits. |
| Affiliated Organization: |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Gary Stager |
| Strand(s): Technology Leadership |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL03 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Code It & Share It. QR Codes are Elementary. |
| Program Description: QR codes are popping up everywhere-airports, stores, magazines, etc. Why not in schools too? This emerging technology, which has the capability to share information using a matrix barcode, is linking us to a world of information. We’d like to show you how one elementary library is harnessing the power of QR codes for its students and parents. |
| Affiliated Organization: West Shore School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Chris Hyde |
| Strand(s): Library Emerging Technology |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL04 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Making Video Tutorials to Enhance Learning |
| Program Description: Turn one size fits all teaching into individualized instruction by using short video tutorials to enhance your students' learning and allow them to learn at their own pace. Presentation geared toward learning basics. Attendees with laptops should have access to a screen capture program. Presenter will be using free version of Jing on a PC. BYOL |
| Affiliated Organization: Sullivan County School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Ellen Schaefer |
| Strand(s): Universal Design for Learning/Differentiation Multimedia Creation |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: EL05 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Sharing District Practices in Online Learning |
| Program Description: Have you ever wondered what others are doing with online opportunities? Come find out! Participants will hear various models districts have chosen when designing and implementing their own cyber academies. Components include student orientation and training, alternative education, delivery models, intervention strategies and attendance practices. |
| Affiliated Organization: Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3 |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Denise Decheck |
| Strand(s): Administration Virtual Programs / Courses |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL06 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Ed. Games: Meaningful, Mobile, Multiplayer |
| Program Description: Would you like to take advantage of the benefits of game mechanics in your classroom, school, or organization? This session will detail how to guide students in making their own educational games. Example games will include the creation and implementation of a mobile game, alternate reality games, and the uses of indie sandbox game Minecraft. |
| Affiliated Organization: Derry Township School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Jeff Mummert |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Game Creation |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: EL07 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Data Blending: Using Data to Inform RTII. |
| Program Description: Collecting, storing and making standardized assessment data, RTII interventions on students accessible to staff is challenging. Utilizing the data warehouse solution and blending capabilities of the Data Blender, learn how Warwick SD delivers various assessment and longitudinal data to inform and guide teacher decisions in an RTII framework. |
| Affiliated Organization: Warwick School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: Nancy Reddig |
| Strand(s): Assessment & Data Use Data Management |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL08 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Introduction to OS X Lion Server |
| Program Description: With OS X Lion Server, Apple has changed what it means to run a server. With the new Server application users and IT administrators can provide services to Mac, iOS, and PC users. See how OS X Lion Server supports mobile users by easily sharing files, deploying Wikis, and simply configuring Mac, iPad, iPod touch and iPhone over-the-air. |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: James Garringer |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL09 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Using an iPod Touch in a 3rd Grade Classroom |
| Program Description: From daily centers using educational Apps, to project based learning using iMovie, and differentiated instruction using QR codes, come and see how a 3rd Grade classroom can be transformed into an exciting learning environment for students and teachers alike! |
| Affiliated Organization: Propel Homestead |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Wendi Morris |
| Strand(s): How To Software and Hardware |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL10 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Video Podcasting for Interactive Learning |
| Program Description: See how easy podcasting can be in this hands-on workshop! We'll plan, record, and publish a podcast together. Then, working in groups, attendees will plan episodes, write a script, and record podcasts. Audio/video podcasting is a snap with this student-friendly technology! Free podcasting book and Clip Art Station subscription. |
| Affiliated Organization: Tool Factory |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Kendra Ericson |
| Strand(s): How To Multimedia Creation |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: EL11 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Kick A#@ Collaboration! |
| Program Description: Want to inspire your kids to write, share their ideas and enjoy Language Arts? Teachers share how they resources such as Edmodo, Skype, Edublogs and Glogster to encourage their students to become more interested and engaged with their learning, both within and between their classrooms, including both online resources and integration strategies. |
| Affiliated Organization: Wallingford-Swarthmore School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Dave Mendell |
| Strand(s): Web 2.0 Tools Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: EL12 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: BYOD – What’s Your Plan? |
| Program Description: Explore what BYOD really is, from its simplest definition through a fully-managed solution. Understand how the increased device load will affect network accessibility, network capacity and security. We will explore the hardware, software and policies that will transform a trendy idea into a practical and safe reality. |
| Affiliated Organization: ePlus Technologies, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Lee Waskevich |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL13 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: BYOD - Development To Classroom Management |
| Program Description: Considerations will be provided for starting a Bring Your Own Device program. Experiences in setting up, implementing, and managing a BYOD program will be shared. Ideas will be provided for teachers on classroom management, managing multiple devices, and cloud computing use. Elementary and secondary education examples will be provided. |
| Affiliated Organization: Mount Union Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Jeffrey Puhala |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Planning |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL14 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL15 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Emerging Technologies Lab |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: EL16 |
| Session Time: EL Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Career & Technology Center: Tech Roundtable |
| Program Description: The CTC has special challenges in Technology. Supporting a wide array of devices and programs can be demanding. This session is audience driven. We will discuss issues and trade tips related to supporting technology in the CTC. This session is for Technology Directors and tech staff. Send topics to be included in the discussion: jslater@vtc1.org |
| Affiliated Organization: Venango Technology Center |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Jeannette Slater |
| Strand(s): Mobile Devices Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FH17 |
| Session Time: FH Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Linking the NETS and Common Core Standards |
| Program Description: Effective technology integration must address both the Common Core Standards and Digital Age Skills set forth in the NETS. We need to use this opportunity to rewrite curriculum maps to include both sets of skills and knowledge. See how to update lesson plans with a planning tool. |
| Affiliated Organization: Red Lion Area School District |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace West |
| Presenter: Ben Smith |
| Strand(s): Curriculum, Lesson Development PA and National Initiatives |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FH18 |
| Session Time: FH Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: What’s New with SAFARI Montage and PAIUnet |
| Program Description: PAIUnet continues to bring SAFARI Montage to PA Public Schools. Through this partnership, teachers can seamlessly integrate rich video and images into their curriculum to increase student engagement. Attend this session to learn about the latest features, system enhancements and newest educational content available from SAFARI Montage and PAIUnet. |
| Affiliated Organization: Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace East |
| Presenter: Mark Hoffman |
| Strand(s): PA Initiatives Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FH19 |
| Session Time: FH Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: From 1 Student to 100: An IU Cyber Solution |
| Program Description: This session will provide participants with an understanding of our journey creating and implementing a cyber solution aimed at helping local districts save money. We plan to share our lessons learned and communicate how a well-designed virtual program can serve both traditional and non-traditional students in a meaningful way. |
| Affiliated Organization: Berks County Intermediate Unit |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight East |
| Presenter: Chrystine Hoeltzel |
| Strand(s): Administration Virtual Programs / Courses |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Admin |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FH20 |
| Session Time: FH Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Moodle 2 for Archived Collaborative Learning |
| Program Description: This hands-on workshop will allow participants to see how Moodle2’s modules and Google Apps offer an archivable solution for 21st Century Classrooms. This virtual classroom can be accessed anytime, anywhere to extend your classroom beyond the school day. See the different learning opportunities within Moodle through various curricular applications. |
| Affiliated Organization: East Penn School District |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight West |
| Presenter: Vicky Romagnoli |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FH21 |
| Session Time: FH Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Leveraging Project Management Strategies |
| Program Description: We will examine how Project Management principles can be leveraged in the K-12 educational environment to increase the value of curricular, support, and infrastructure initiatives. Research compiled by the Project Management Institute will be referenced to extend our ability to ‘get things done’ as promised, on time, and within budget. |
| Affiliated Organization: CCIU |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Tea House |
| Presenter: David Henrich |
| Strand(s): Administration Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FH22 |
| Session Time: FH Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Understanding Continuing Education Requirements |
| Program Description: Detailed information on the PA Department of Education’s continuing education requirements including those for Level II certification, Highly Qualified Teaching Status, and the PA Inspired Leadership Standards. A question and answer period will be conducted. |
| Affiliated Organization: Lock Haven University |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Overlook |
| Presenter: Jerry Falco |
| Strand(s): Professional Development PA Initiatives |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL01 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: Model Classroom |
| Program Title: Model Lesson: Traditional Science/Modern Classroom |
| Program Description: No need to compromise when teaching traditional scientific inquiry skills in the modern classroom! Incorporate technology into the curriculum without sacrificing content and hands-on labs. Participate in a model inquiry lesson that demonstrates the use of wikis, cameras, podcasts, and social media to teach traditional science skills. BYOL |
| Affiliated Organization: Quakertown Community School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Catherine Laguna |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies STEM |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL01 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: Model Classroom |
| Program Title: Model Lesson: Traditional Science/Modern Classroom |
| Program Description: No need to compromise when teaching traditional scientific inquiry skills in the modern classroom! Incorporate technology into the curriculum without sacrificing content and hands-on labs. Participate in a model inquiry lesson that demonstrates the use of wikis, cameras, podcasts, and social media to teach traditional science skills. BYOL |
| Affiliated Organization: Quakertown Community School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Catherine Laguna |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies STEM |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL02 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Fantastic Feedback: Assessment Strategies |
| Program Description: How do you organize and grade those digital papers? With Google Docs, teachers can provide ongoing formative assessment throughout the creation process. With screencasting tools, teachers can deliver a powerful, personalized response to each student. Forget the old scribbled marks in the margin - we’ve got a new way to grade! |
| Affiliated Organization: York Suburban SD |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Aly Tapp |
| Strand(s): How To Google |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: FL03 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Geo-Literacy for Today's Classrooms |
| Program Description: Today, we can easily connect to the world, but according to a recent report, only about 25 percent of U.S. students are proficient in geography. Explore resources that will not only help us understand the physical aspects of geography, but also will help us see how humans and the environment are connected and how our decisions affect others. |
| Affiliated Organization: Council Rock School District/KTI |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Maryann Molishus |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Social Studies |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL04 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Create Dynamic STEM Activities for Laptop and Web |
| Program Description: Use the PublishView™ feature of TI-Nspire™ computer software to create interactive classroom documents and web pages that integrate math and science objects (graphs, tables, equations, spreadsheets, data collection windows) with media (text, hyperlinks, images, videos). This is a hands-on BYOD session for Windows or Mac. Trial software provided. |
| Affiliated Organization: Texas Instruments |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Michael Darden |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools STEM |
| Audience(s):9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL05 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: Panel |
| Program Title: Building Learning Communities w/ Google Apps |
| Program Description: Join us and learn how to integrate Google tools and build asynchronous, dynamic, and global learning communities. Hear real examples of how teachers can use Google tools to improve student learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: Jenkintown School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Christine DiPaulo |
| Strand(s): How To Google |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: FL06 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: How Authentic Are Your Activities and Resources? |
| Program Description: This presentation will focus on the use of authentic activities and resources (such as primary sources) to develop information literacy, critical thinking and other 21st century skills. Activities presented could be used in many subject areas and at several grade levels. |
| Affiliated Organization: Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Sue Sheffer |
| Strand(s): Content Areas Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL07 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: In Schools We Tweet |
| Program Description: Social media is increasingly becoming an integral part of the educational landscape. Twitter is a social media tool that is quick, easy to use and powerful in its ability to gather research, connect globally, and concisely share news with the school community. This session will provide schools with strategies to effectively use Twitter. |
| Affiliated Organization: Abington Friends School |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: Roseanne Sessa |
| Strand(s): How To Social Networking |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL08 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Introducing OS X Lion! |
| Program Description: The world's most advanced desktop operating system advances even further. Packed with over 250 new features, including many designed specifically for education, OS X Lion includes new Multi-Touch gestures, support for full screen apps, Mission Control, the Mac App Store, Launchpad, and much more! Discover OS X Lion today! |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Dave Marra |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technologies Tools/Software |
| Audience(s):Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL09 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Teach Emerging Technologies in Every Course! |
| Program Description: Encourage students to use emerging technologies in your course & introduce them to new & exciting 21st century digital ways to collaborate & share knowledge! The culminating project History Video Podcasts & QR Codes won at the Microsoft Partners in Learning U.S. Innovative Ed. Forum & represented the U.S. at the 2011 Global Forum. Resources galore! |
| Affiliated Organization: Palmyra Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Melanie Wiscount |
| Strand(s): Tips and Tricks/How To Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):9-12 Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL10 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Inept to Adept: Student Produced Videos |
| Program Description: Want your student-produced videos to be red carpet worthy? Come learn a fool-proof technique you can use when introducing both teachers and students to moviemaking. American Film Institute materials and plans provided. |
| Affiliated Organization: East Stroudsburg Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Brooke Langan |
| Strand(s): How To Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Session Number: FL11 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Getting Smarter About Your SmartBoard |
| Program Description: Ready to go a little further or get started with your SmartBoard skills? Here’s your chance! Transform your instructional practices using SMART Notebook. This presentation will demonstrate beginner and intermediate skills laying a foundation for you to incorporate 21st century skills within SMART Notebook lessons to drive student engagement. |
| Affiliated Organization: Council Rock School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Larry Kling |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Hardware |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: FL12 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: panel |
| Program Title: BYOD – What Are You Doing? |
| Program Description: BYOD, everybody is talking about it, but what are they really doing? PA technology directors and industry experts will lead a panel discussion on BYOD. This open forum discussion will focus on how your peers are implementing BYOD solutions and what is and isn’t working for them. Technical, social and security issues will all be addressed. |
| Affiliated Organization: ePlus Technologies, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Lee Waskevich |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Emerging Technologies |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL13 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: BYOT - How We Made It Work |
| Program Description: The Quakertown Community School District initiated a 1:1 program at the high school level two years ago; part of this program allowed students to bring their own technology into the classroom. In this presentation we will share the preparations that were necessary on both the technology and instructional sides. |
| Affiliated Organization: Quakertown Community School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Rebecca Kelly |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL14 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL15 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Emerging Technologies Lab |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: FL16 |
| Session Time: FL Tuesday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Unified Communications with Lync and Polycom |
| Program Description: Learn how Lancaster Lebanon IU 13 used Microsoft Lync to build a bridge between a traditional IP phone system and a video conferencing infrastructure. Now users can communicate with each other regardless of the device they use. Communications devices can be a desk phone, video conference endpoint, laptop, or cell phone. |
| Affiliated Organization: Lancaster Lebanon IU 13 |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Roy Hoover |
| Strand(s): Infrastructure Video Conferencing |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GH17 |
| Session Time: GH Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: STEM: Using NASA Educational Resources |
| Program Description: Learn about the numerous NASA educational resources available for teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) topics. Learn about the websites, curricular, distance learning opportunities, citizen science, remote sensing and other innovative NASA resources. Participants will receive free materials for their classroom. |
| Affiliated Organization: NASA |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace West |
| Presenter: Sonya Williams |
| Strand(s): Professional Development/Teacher Preparation |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: |
| Session Number: GH18 |
| Session Time: GH Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: 60 in 60: 60 Web Tools in 60 Minutes |
| Program Description: Get ready to enhance your classroom with 60 free and easy to implement web tools by participating in this fast paced session. |
| Affiliated Organization: School District of Philadelphia/PAECT |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace East |
| Presenter: Brandon Lutz |
| Strand(s): How To Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GH19 |
| Session Time: GH Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Social Studies 2.0 |
| Program Description: This session will detail how teachers can use various Web 2.0 technologies in order to provide engaging social studies lessons. This presentation will describe how teachers can take various digital primary resources and combine them with various emerging technologies to create new and exciting resources for their students. |
| Affiliated Organization: Central Penn College |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight East |
| Presenter: Dr. James Beeghley |
| Strand(s): Web 2.0 Tools Social Studies |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GH20 |
| Session Time: GH Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Modeling an IEP Meeting in Second Life |
| Program Description: Participants will be able to replicate scenarios in which pre-service teachers receive practical experience in participating in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) conference for a special needs learner by leveraging the virtual environment of Second Life. |
| Affiliated Organization: Seton Hill University |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight West |
| Presenter: Sondra Lettrich |
| Strand(s): Professional Development Virtual Worlds |
| Audience(s):Higher Ed |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GH21 |
| Session Time: GH Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Visual Literacy – A Digital Age Skill |
| Program Description: Research has shown that 87% of students are either visual or visual kinesthetic learners. As a result, we must ensure that our students not only interpret and decode images correctly, but also produce content that uses images and text correctly. This session will provide participants with insight into this vital digital age skill. |
| Affiliated Organization: St. Joseph's University |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Tea House |
| Presenter: Chuck Ginter |
| Strand(s): Visual Literacy Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GH22 |
| Session Time: GH Tuesday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Adopting Social Media in Schools |
| Program Description: This session will address the challenges of incorporating 21st-century best practices and digital citizenship within learning management systems and will explore the adoption of social media technologies as a solution that can create a robust academic network in a trusted environment. |
| Affiliated Organization: i-SAFE Inc. |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Overlook |
| Presenter: Jonathan King |
| Strand(s): Social Networking Technology and Ethics |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL01 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: Model Classroom |
| Program Title: Talking Avatars in the Foreign Language Class |
| Program Description: Technology comes alive when teaching with avatars. Experience or observe a Spanish II lesson where students use their vocabulary and grammar skills to bring avatars and the language to life. |
| Affiliated Organization: Wayne Highlands School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Jamie Brown |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Foreign Language/ ELL |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL02 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Common Core |
| Program Description: Common Core and Technology, where do we start? What are the right tools? Join us as we share our favorite web tools that you can use in your classroom tomorrow. You will walk away with a tool box of free resources that you can use to address the technology standards that are embedded within the Common Core Standards. BYOL for active participation |
| Affiliated Organization: Seneca Highlands IU9 |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Cindy Murphy |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies/Best Practices Instructional Strategies/Best Practices |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL03 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Teachers and Facebook, Should They or Not? |
| Program Description: There have been several cases in the media recently about teachers getting in trouble for various Facebook related issues. This session explores the ethics involved with teachers using Facebook and demonstrates ways to improve how educators' use of Facebook to avoid issues. How to use the many privacy settings of Facebook will be discussed. |
| Affiliated Organization: Kiski Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Karl Sprenger |
| Strand(s): Administration Ethics |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL04 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Educate & Elevate! with Formative Assessment |
| Program Description: Did you know that you can save time and effort by using assessment in your classroom? In this session, discover the power of formative assessment and learn how to differentiate instruction using learning response devices. |
| Affiliated Organization: Promethean |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Wendy Zuber |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Assessment |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL05 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: Panel |
| Program Title: Distant Virtual Collaborations |
| Program Description: A panel discussion on the topic of distant collaborations. Hear how schools in Southwestern PA are utilizing technology to collaborate with schools across the country and across the world. Specific examples such as the Virtual Irish Book club and the Eva Schloss video conference and live stream will be discussed. |
| Affiliated Organization: Penn Hills |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Brian Brown |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Global Learning and Collaboration |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL06 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Greenscreening on a Shoestring Budget |
| Program Description: Learn how to make your lessons come alive using greenscreen technology. I will demonstrate how easy and low cost it can be to use this technology in your classroom. Tips, tricks and techniques will be discussed and example projects will be shown. Learn how to do special effects that directly support content standards across the curriculum! |
| Affiliated Organization: East Stroudsburg Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Shawn Wescott |
| Strand(s): How To Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL07 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Implement Your Own Virtual Education Program! |
| Program Description: Learn the proven process of implementing an effective and sustainable online learning program in your school district. This session will actively engage attendees in a discussion focused on the steps necessary to provide online learning opportunities for all students. |
| Affiliated Organization: Quakertown Community School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: Chris Harrington |
| Strand(s): Administration Virtual Programs / Courses |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL08 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: CBL - Take Action and Make a Difference |
| Program Description: In this session we will investigate and discuss Apple's Challenge Based Learning model where students actively engage in the process of creating real-world, rigorous, and relevant projects that are engaging and create opportunities for personalized learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Peter Oyler |
| Strand(s): Mobile Devices Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL09 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Gamemaker: Build Your Own Computer Games! |
| Program Description: Learn how to create interactive computer games with this tool. See tutorials, sample lessons, and sample student games developed in Gamemaker. Gamemaker is an interactive game development tool designed for those with NO programming experience. It is great for students of all ages and teaches basic programming logic to the novice learner. |
| Affiliated Organization: University of North Carolina Wilmington |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Rayme Pastore |
| Strand(s): How To Tools/Software |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: GL10 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: RFPs: How to Write Great Conference Proposals |
| Program Description: Do you ever wonder how do some people’s conference presentations get picked over others? What if you had “insider” information on how to write a great “Request for Proposal” for PETE&C, ISTE or other conferences? Come to this session to answer those questions and learn tips and common mistakes from experienced conference reviewers. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Chris Champion |
| Strand(s): How To Professional Development |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL11 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Technology Modules and Memory Strategies |
| Program Description: Change the tools, and they will learn. Use technology modules to increase student potential. Learn to develop lessons with memory tricks & tips with free online tools. Your students will become active listeners, and engaged learners. Using innovative technology tools help to create modules students at all grade levels will love! |
| Affiliated Organization: Conestoga Valley High School |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Susan Scales |
| Strand(s): How To Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: GL12 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Security for the K-12 Classroom |
| Program Description: K-12 institutions have been facing many of the same concerns as HiEd, but with even more limited budgets. K-12 institutions are more concerned about CIPA than other regulatory requirements. Two key security concerns in K-12 schools are: Shrinking budgets: In 2011, 34 states and the District of Columbia have reduced aid to K-12 schools. |
| Affiliated Organization: Dell Secureworks |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: C.J. Puhala |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Security |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL13 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Banning or Embracing Mobile Devices? |
| Program Description: As funding in education reduces, the ability to supply technology for teachers and students in the classroom requires thinking outside of the box. Using a device that students already have in their pockets could be either disruptive or innovative according to "the eye of the beholder". |
| Affiliated Organization: Sayreville Public Schools, NJ |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Sandra Paul |
| Strand(s): Administration Innovation |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL14 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL15 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Emerging Technologies Lab |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: GL16 |
| Session Time: GL Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Distance Learning and Integration on a Budget |
| Program Description: Distance learning programs too expensive? Try using the resources already available to you in your district. Come see how we use our HS theater department or community members to conduct distance learning activities using skype or video conferencing units. HS theater students dress up in characters and do reenactments with elementary students |
| Affiliated Organization: Nazareth Area SD |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Melissa Whitman |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Video Conferencing |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HH17 |
| Session Time: HH Tuesday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: My Teacher Was "Flipping" Out |
| Program Description: Three teachers wrote a grant to receive equipment and software to “flip” their classrooms -- to create video/screencast instruction to optimize in-class time for working directly with students to build skills. Their 3 disciplines (math, science, and English) required unique approaches. Come hear their story and learn from their experience. |
| Affiliated Organization: York Suburban SD |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace West |
| Presenter: Aly Tapp |
| Strand(s): Curriculum, Lesson Development Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HH18 |
| Session Time: HH Tuesday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Producers: Citizen Science in the Classroom |
| Program Description: Learn about easy to implement citizen science programs for your classroom. Project FeederWatch, ShoutLearning, and Project Noah along with Google Docs provide classrooms with a window to the world while getting students involved in authentic scientific studies. Help your students be producers instead of consumers! |
| Affiliated Organization: Kutztown Area School District |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Garden Terrace East |
| Presenter: Shelby Brett |
| Strand(s): Content Areas Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: HH19 |
| Session Time: HH Tuesday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Beyond the Classroom with Simple One-to-One BYOD |
| Program Description: One-to-One can be done simply and effectively, with benefits for the teachers, the students, the technology department, and for the school (district) as a whole. Several key points must first be recognized, proper planning must be done, then implementation becomes relatively easy. |
| Affiliated Organization: Harrisburg Academy |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight East |
| Presenter: Bob Bell |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Mobile / Wireless /iPad |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HH20 |
| Session Time: HH Tuesday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Technology Literacy, Citizenship, and Assessment |
| Program Description: Learn about four models of student-centered technology integration that focus on 21st century skills to build student technology literacy and leadership. In addition, these models have the potential to increase authentic use of technology in every classroom and every subject area. |
| Affiliated Organization: Generation YES |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Starlight West |
| Presenter: Sylvia Martinez |
| Strand(s): Safety and Legal Issues Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HH21 |
| Session Time: HH Tuesday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Getting Started with SAFARI Montage |
| Program Description: Whether you’re new to PAIUnet and SAFARI Montage Video-On-Demand and Digital Media Management system, or, you just want to learn more ways to boost the effectiveness of lessons and the overall engagement of students, this session is for you. Attendees will hear how to use, manage, present and share rich digital media with Safari Montage. |
| Affiliated Organization: Bucks County IU #22 |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Tea House |
| Presenter: Kurt Schollin |
| Strand(s): PA Initiatives Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: HH22 |
| Session Time: HH Tuesday 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One hour |
| Program Title: 25 Top STEM Resources |
| Program Description: STEM education is multifaceted. One aspect involves quality, integrated lessons while another involves developing key process skills. STEM educators also need to help their students become communicators and collaborators by connecting them to students and STEM professionals worldwide. Come learn about 25 (or more) resources that meet these goals. |
| Affiliated Organization: Wallenpaupack Area HS |
| Session Location: Hotel Hershey |
| Room: Overlook |
| Presenter: Patricia Duncan |
| Strand(s): Online Learning STEM |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: HL01 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: Model Classroom |
| Program Title: Model Lesson: Geocaching |
| Program Description: Become a participant or an observer in an elementary model lesson which integrates basic map/globe skills and geocaching. Be sure to bring your coat. The geocaching component will take participants on a short trek outside. |
| Affiliated Organization: Wayne Highlands School District/ PAECT/KTI |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Lori Sheldon |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies/Best Practices |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: HL01 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: Model Classroom |
| Program Title: Model Lesson: Geocaching |
| Program Description: Become a participant or an observer in an elementary model lesson which integrates basic map/globe skills and geocaching. Be sure to bring your coat. The geocaching component will take participants on a short trek outside. |
| Affiliated Organization: Wayne Highlands School District/ PAECT/KTI |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Lori Sheldon |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies/Best Practices |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: HL02 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Linux Laptops: An Open Road to Cost Savings |
| Program Description: Linux offers a high-quality, free option for schools considering 1-to-1 or large-scale laptop projects. Learn about the open source journey our district took to reduce IT costs and provide outstanding classroom technology. Desktop customization, management and software selections will be discussed as we detail our K-12 Linux laptop fleet project. |
| Affiliated Organization: Penn Manor School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Charlie Reisinger |
| Strand(s): Administration Open Source |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL03 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Growing Professionally Via A PLN |
| Program Description: Using Web 2.0 tools, educators will learn to communicate and collaborate with peers across the hall and around the world. Attendees will learn about tools to build a Personal Learning Network. Tools include but are not limited to: Twitter, TweetDeck, Google Reader, Delicious, SlideShare, and iGoogle. |
| Affiliated Organization: Crawford Central |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Ann Noonen |
| Strand(s): Professional Development Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: HL04 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Marzano's Essential 9 in a Digital World |
| Program Description: Technology can engage learners; but like any teaching tool, it is effective teaching practices that have the largest impact on student achievement. By attending this session, teachers will be able to use Interactive Whiteboards and other technologies to implement research-based instructional strategies including Marzano's Essential 9. |
| Affiliated Organization: School District of Philadelphia |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Amanda Urbanczyk |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Interactive White Board |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL05 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Coordinate Technology through Open Source |
| Program Description: Discover open source tools to coordinate technology through project management, network monitoring, work flow management, and instructional technology. Offset your software budget by considering open source software. Learn about several software packages that can help ease and manage the burden of the technology workload. |
| Affiliated Organization: Cornwall-Lebanon School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Jason Murray |
| Strand(s): Administration Open Source |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: HL06 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: BYOT - Boost Your Overwhelmed Teachers! |
| Program Description: BYOT can sound great and it can sound scary. Truth is, it's great! See how the Mt. Lebanon School District created a full day of in-service activities for its High School teachers that was designed to create buy-in and build excitement for our BYOT initiative that virtually guaranteed its successful implementation in our classrooms! |
| Affiliated Organization: Mt. Lebanon School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Duane Lewis |
| Strand(s): Professional Development Mobile / Wireless /iPad |
| Audience(s):9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL07 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Make Your Online Classroom Bloom with STEM! |
| Program Description: In this session, participants will learn how to transform their virtual classroom into an actual STEM lab! We have reached out to organizations like, NASA, Engineering Go For It, and PBS Design Squad to bring real world engineering problems into our online classroom. This session is for any classroom or online teachers interested in STEM. |
| Affiliated Organization: PA Virtual Charter School |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: Tara Park |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies STEM |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL08 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Managing iOS Devices |
| Program Description: This workshop will focus on the technical tools and options around managing iOS devices (iPads, iPod Touch, and iPhone) in a K-12 educational environment, from the iPCU, Lion Server, and 3rd Party MDM options. We will talk about managing iTunes, VPP (Volume Purchase), the deployment of apps, and "locking-down" the devices. |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Matt Little |
| Strand(s): Mobile/Wireless Learning Technologies Emerging Technologies |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL09 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: iPad IS for Content Creation |
| Program Description: iPad is changing the educational landscape. Students can make movies, music and photographs. Teachers can put together professional-looking documents, presentations, and spreadsheets no matter where they are. And that’s just the beginning. This session is designed for an existing iPad user who wants to get beyond basic applications. |
| Affiliated Organization: West Chester University |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Chris Penny |
| Strand(s): How To Mobile / Wireless /iPad |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Session Number: HL10 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Building the Ideal Computer Lab Curriculum |
| Program Description: What does it mean to be a "Computer Teacher" in a lab setting? What are the different approaches to this role and what should the role look like? Let's create our ideal role and curriculum. Attendees will leave with resources, ideas, action items and they will make connections with other lab teachers. (BYOL) |
| Affiliated Organization: Alliance for Progress Charter School |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Mary Beth Hertz |
| Strand(s): Curriculum, Lesson Development Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL11 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SMART Product Research Results |
| Program Description: Prove their worth! This session will provide tips for conducting informal classroom research of SMART Products. Two interesting studies will be the focus highlighting SMART Notebook Express and SMART Response. SMART Response is used as a method for progress monitoring of special education students and SMART Notebook Express as a home study aid. |
| Affiliated Organization: South Side School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Deborah Rudenko |
| Strand(s): Assessment & Data Use Tools/Software |
| Audience(s):K-8 Prek - K |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL12 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Wi-Fi Devices & Their Affect On Your Campus |
| Program Description: Students and faculty are rapidly embracing wireless based teaching and learning. This session will cover: A better understanding of Wi-Fi; Best Practices for a High Density Wi-Fi Deployment; How to scale your Wi-Fi capacity; Providing “wired-like” service to cut costs; and Software tool designed to performing analysis. |
| Affiliated Organization: Logical Choice Technologies/Xirrus |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Mark Sylvia |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist Tech Admin 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL13 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Learning Anytime and Anywhere |
| Program Description: The presentation focuses on the use of Cloud technology for the availability of virtual desktops to students using personal devices. This "bring your own device" approach enables students to be learning anytime, anywhere. The discussion will be around the pros and cons as a technologist and as an instructor. |
| Affiliated Organization: Vendor |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Wanda Burgamy |
| Strand(s): Cloud Technology Track Global Learning and Collaboration |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL14 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL15 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Emerging Technologies Lab |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: HL16 |
| Session Time: HL Tuesday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: NASA's Amazing ISS EarthKAM and Grail MoonKAM |
| Program Description: EarthKAM is a free NASA program that lets students remotely control a high quality digital SLR camera mounted on the International Space Station to take hi-res photographs of Earth. MoonKAM will soon let students take orbit-based photos of the moon. Both of these innovative programs get students excited about learning science. Come find out how! |
| Affiliated Organization: Council Rock School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Dave Curry |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools STEM |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: IL01 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: Model Classroom |
| Program Title: Active Electronic Reading: A Model Lesson |
| Program Description: Just because texts are going electronic doesn’t mean you can’t use best practices. Encourage active reading with electronic devices using techniques similar to traditional methods used with print text. Various text rendering techniques will be a part of this model lesson as will some mobile apps that encourage text interaction. |
| Affiliated Organization: West Shore SD/PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Scott Snyder |
| Strand(s): BYOD Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: IL02 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: Panel |
| Program Title: Copy-rights-Fair Use for the Remix Generation |
| Program Description: This engaging panel will explain fair use, analyze scenarios, reduce copyright confusion and share helpful ideas for teaching about copyright and fair use. |
| Affiliated Organization: Upper Merion Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Kristin Hokanson |
| Strand(s): Technology and Ethics Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: IL03 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Using Google Resources in the Classroom |
| Program Description: Google, not just a search engine. Students & teachers can access a variety of information: stocks, maps, headlines, videos, images, books, & more! Students' curiosity is no longer bound by the walls of schools and libraries. The session will focus on tools available in the drop-down menus. Join us for a review targeting the K-12 teacher. |
| Affiliated Organization: Allegheny Intermediate Unit |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Jana Baxter |
| Strand(s): How To Google |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: IL04 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: Peer Reviewed |
| Program Title: Improving Wiki Pedagogy in Higher Education |
| Program Description: This session will present the results of a study that explored the experiences of undergraduate students participating in a wiki-based learning activity. Learn study findings about student readiness to participate in a wiki, and examine obstacles to student success. Gain practical advice to more effectively utilize wiki in your classroom. |
| Affiliated Organization: Misericordia University |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Stephen Broskoske |
| Strand(s): Peer Reviewed Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):9-12 Higher Ed |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: IL05 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: PETE&C Alternate Reality Game Debrief |
| Program Description: Did you play the PETE&C Alternate Reality Game (ARG)? Attend this session to learn about ARGs for learning and the creation of the PETE&C ARG. The PETE&C ARG winner will be announced and players will be asked for their feedback during this debrief session. |
| Affiliated Organization: Harrisburg University of Science & Technology |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Andy Petroski |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Game Creation |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: IL06 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Connecting and Creating in the 1:1 Classroom |
| Program Description: How can access to netbook computers change the dynamics of your classroom? See how 1:1 technology was used to enhance learning in a middle school science class. Rather than following scripted Internet lessons, students collaborate on creative projects and use the netbooks to generate their own content. Learn practical ideas for implementation. |
| Affiliated Organization: Quakertown Community School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Catherine Laguna |
| Strand(s): Tips and Tricks/How To Mobile / Wireless /iPad |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: IL07 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Adopting Google Apps Workshop |
| Program Description: This workshop will guide you through the technical considerations when migrating to Google Apps for Education, and help you think about what creating a culture for digital age learning looks like in your school. |
| Affiliated Organization: Abington Friends School |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: John Rison |
| Strand(s): How To Google |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: IL08 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: iLife - Digital Multimedia for Learning! |
| Program Description: Rediscover creative new ways to work with digital photos, movies, music and more with iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand! In the classroom, over the internet or as part of a dynamic presentation or podcast, iLife offers exciting new digital content creation tools that are powerful, fun and easy to use. |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Dave Marra |
| Strand(s): How To Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: IL09 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Engage Me! Web Tools for Elementary Classrooms |
| Program Description: Take your elementary students beyond web-based remediation activities and have them create meaningful, curriculum-rich projects using web 2.0 and software tools. We will share finished student products to get you ready to try this in your classroom. |
| Affiliated Organization: East Penn School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Beth Fair |
| Strand(s): Adaptive and At Risk Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: IL10 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Quick & Easy Classroom Movie Making |
| Program Description: Explore how easy it can be to create and edit classroom video projects! After capturing video with inexpensive camcorders, attendees will use online movie editing software to crop video, add transitions, text titles, and more. Free 2-month Creaza Education subscription for 24-hour movie editing access from any internet connected computer. |
| Affiliated Organization: Tool Factory |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Kendra Ericson |
| Strand(s): How To Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: IL11 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: I Have My SMART Board--Now What Do I Do? |
| Program Description: Don’t just use your SMART Board as a glorified overhead projector. Learn to make your SMART board come to life. This SMART Exemplary Educator will share numerous tips and tricks for creating interactive and engaging activities for your students. This presentation will share fun and easy ideas that you can immediately take back to your classroom. |
| Affiliated Organization: York Suburban School District/Keystone Technology Integrator |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Kevin Willson |
| Strand(s): How To Interactive White Board |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: IL12 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: Peer Reviewed |
| Program Title: Two-Day Technology Track Recap |
| Program Description: At this session we will review what was learned and discussed during Monday and Tuesday at the Technology Track “Cloud and BYOD” focused sessions. This open discussion will be an opportunity to recap with your peers in a Q and A session what you learned over the prior two days. |
| Affiliated Organization: Lampeter-Strasburg School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Lester Stoltzfus |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Technology Leadership |
| Audience(s):Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Session Number: IL13 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: Peer Reviewed |
| Program Title: Two-Day Technology Track Recap: |
| Program Description: At this session we will review what was learned and discussed during Monday and Tuesday at the Technology Track “Cloud and BYOD” focused sessions. This open discussion will be an opportunity to recap with your peers in a Q and A session what you learned over the prior two days. |
| Affiliated Organization: Lampeter-Strasburg School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Lester Stoltzfus |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Technology Leadership |
| Audience(s):Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Session Number: IL14 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: IL15 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Emerging Technologies Lab |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: IL16 |
| Session Time: IL Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Moodle Design Disasters, Repaired |
| Program Description: Is your Moodle course feeling messy, gaudy, or ho-hum? Are students lost on your page? Are you struggling to mix function and form, or banish the 'Lackluster List' of Moodle? Join a Moodle admin and graphic designer for tricks, organization strategies, and design ideas that spruce up (or tone down) your course. Let's fix those design disasters! |
| Affiliated Organization: Chester County IU 24 |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Laura Mikowychok |
| Strand(s): Learning Environment Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Session Number: JL01 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Mobileyes |
| Program Description: Observing us become mobile and sharing what's happening to improve teaching, learning and life. Learn about game changing pilots/programs, people, and apps, and evolving policy. Briefly discuss challenges and solutions and/or share your experience(s) in relation to the above. |
| Affiliated Organization: Consultant |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Sally Bair |
| Strand(s): Mobile/Wireless Learning Technologies |
| Audience(s): |
| Level: |
| Session Number: JL02 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Synchronous Online Learning Best Practices |
| Program Description: Best practices include: troubleshooting, providing effective professional development for faculty and students, strategies for conducting more effective and successful meetings by implementing IWC etiquette, planning instruction to meet learning goals, and ways to promote consistent student-to-student and student-to-faculty interaction. |
| Affiliated Organization: Towson University |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Linda Macaulay |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL03 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Using Wikispaces in Project Based Learning |
| Program Description: Project Based Learning is an important piece of a STEM curriculum. Experiencing learning through real world situations helps produce critical thinkers and problem solvers. Wikispaces lends itself naturally to Project Based Learning because it allows students to collaborate, plan and communicate. Learn how this tool and PBL are perfect together! |
| Affiliated Organization: Wallenpaupack Area HS |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Patricia Duncan |
| Strand(s): Web 2.0 Tools STEM |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL04 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Animate & Activate!: MAD Movie-Making Methods |
| Program Description: Activate and animate your classroom! Engage your students while increasing student achievement with video. Come and explore how you can meet the needs of all learners, drive your students to create at the top of Bloom's Taxonomy, explore media literacy and incorporate emerging technologies into the curriculum while having MAD fun movie making! |
| Affiliated Organization: Palmyra Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Lisa Hollenbach |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: JL05 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Simple Strategies to Teach Digital Citizenship |
| Program Description: Students are in constant contact with each other through multiple venues. They need to learn and practice good digital citizenship skills to be safe and responsible users of technology and productive members of our global society. Combine simple rules and strategies to help students learn and practice online civil discourse on hot topics. BYOL |
| Affiliated Organization: TregoED.org |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Sandra Wozniak |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Ethics |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL06 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: Panel |
| Program Title: Trial by Fire! Welcome to our iPad Pilot |
| Program Description: Are you thinking of piloting iPads in your school? Are you currently running, or already run a pilot? Our 8th grade class is in the middle of an iPad pilot. This panel session will give us the opportunity to share our experiences with you, and you to share your experiences, questions and/or comments with the group. We hope to see you there! |
| Affiliated Organization: Moravian Academy |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Alison Overdorf |
| Strand(s): Mobile Devices Planning |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL07 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Awaken Early Childhood Wonder with the iPad |
| Program Description: Early childhood will “awaken” with visibility by using the iPad as a meaningful, authentic tool for literacy and socialization with peers. Presentation will discuss benefits of using an iPad in early childhood and appropriate strategies for teaching children. Attendees will be introduced to a day in the life of an iPad through the eyes of a child. |
| Affiliated Organization: Seton Hill University |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: Kathleen Harris |
| Strand(s): Mobile Devices Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 Prek - K |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL08 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: What's New from Apple |
| Program Description: Apple products inspire creative learning with features you won't find anywhere else--easy-to-learn tools that encourage students to communicate their best thinking in compelling new ways. Discover what's new at Apple, meet your Apple team, ask questions and explore the latest products, solutions and services Apple offers for teaching and learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Dave Marra |
| Strand(s): How To Hardware |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL09 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Enhancing Student Collaboration Online |
| Program Description: Technology facilitates transitions from in-person interaction to remote collaboration. Although students use technology in social settings, they lack skills and knowledge to use programs to complete assignments virtually. This session examines how to leverage technology to enhance virtual team collaboration, and provides a list of free tools. |
| Affiliated Organization: Penn State University |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Jessica Briskin |
| Strand(s): How To Global Learning and Collaboration |
| Audience(s):9-12 Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL10 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Stop-Motion Animation Classroom Creations |
| Program Description: Using only clay, a webcam, and the software used to create the Wallace & Gromit films, we’ll work in groups to create educational claymation projects and discuss the cross-curricular application of this versatile medium. Free Stop Motion Pro trial and 2-month online movie editing subscription. Software is Windows only. |
| Affiliated Organization: Tool Factory |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Kendra Ericson |
| Strand(s): How To Multimedia Creation |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: JL11 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Professional Development Through Twitter |
| Program Description: Twitter for professional development? Really? Absolutely!! This session will provide participants with a conceptual understanding of Professional Learning Networks (PLNs) and introduce Twitter as a part of that network. Using Twitter, we will learn how to instantly collaborate, share information, and connect globally with like-minded professionals. |
| Affiliated Organization: Westtown School |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Oscar Sosa |
| Strand(s): Professional Development Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL12 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Adapting Your Content Filtering Topology for BYOD |
| Program Description: Increasingly, BYOD initiatives, budget shortfalls, and increasingly complex policy challenges find many network administrators at a crossroads when it comes to network topology planning and design. Techniques to adapt your content filter to meet the security demands required of BYOD in a K-12 environment will be discussed. |
| Affiliated Organization: Lampeter-Strasburg School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Michael DeBakey |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Infrastructure/Security/Management |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist Tech Admin |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL13 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Performing Qualitative Research Using NVivo |
| Program Description: This presentation will demonstrate the use of NVivo software to assist with qualitative research. NVivo can save many hours, and assist in finding trends and coding information in a mountain of qualitative data. He will show how he used NVivo to develop his doctoral dissertation, and will also give numerous tips for performing qualitative research. |
| Affiliated Organization: Indiana University of PA |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Lloyd Onyett |
| Strand(s): Professional Development/Teacher Preparation Technology Directions/Trends: Issues, Innovations, and Research |
| Audience(s):9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL14 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL15 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Emerging Technologies Lab |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: JL16 |
| Session Time: JL Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Session Type: Panel |
| Program Title: OpenCourseWare = Free Learning for All |
| Program Description: Many well known universities and organizations have been creating free curriculum for the masses. Come explore many examples and decide for yourself whether these resources are ready for your students. |
| Affiliated Organization: South Side Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Michael Baker |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Technology Leadership |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Creating a 21st Century Classroom |
| Program Description: What is a 21st Century classroom? Technology is not the only answer to creating a 21st century classroom. Crucial elements such as the student, project based learning, and the teacher. With out these elements working together the classroom will fail. |
| Affiliated Organization: Monroe Township Public Schools |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Nottis Ashley |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Special Needs Students in Virtual Learning |
| Program Description: As enrollments in cyber charter schools rapidly grows, focus needs to be given to the students who have special education needs, which represent a comparable percentage of students in the virtual environment. This session will present research on disability types, curriculum, services, and practices for virtual learners with disabilities. |
| Affiliated Organization: Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Chris Carnahan |
| Strand(s): Online Learning Universal Design for Learning |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Diigo as Research and Collaborative Classroom Tool |
| Program Description: Social bookmarking is a popular tool for locating and managing information on the Internet. Diigo has features and functions that make it useful for the classroom, giving instructors tools for setting up groups of students, highlighting key information, saving images, and commenting using sticky notes. |
| Affiliated Organization: Bloomsburg University |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Michael Ruffini |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Differentiating with Interactive PPT Games |
| Program Description: This poster session will demonstrate how to use MS PowerPoint for creating interactive learning games to meet the varying instructional needs of today's classroom. The creation process will be shared and visitors will be able to play sample games created by pre-service teachers. |
| Affiliated Organization: California Unviersity of PA |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Sonia Petrosoniak |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Tools/Software |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: WE TEACH:Tech-Ecology-Arts-Culture-Humanities |
| Program Description: What happens when you bring together 5 schools, 17 teachers, an Intermediate Unit, and a Hands-On Environmental Education program? Come and learn more about the "WE TEACH" project which has harnessed the best in ancient and modern technologies, to enhance student and teacher engagement and achievement. |
| Affiliated Organization: WE Hands-On Education |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Mara Linaberger |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Arts |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: STEAM Stories: Arts + STEM in PA Schools |
| Program Description: Several districts in southwestern Pennsylvania are adding the "Arts" to STEM subject areas. Learn about these innovative projects funded by the Benedum and Grable Foundations. Stories of best practices will be shared along with time to ask questions about technologies and sources of grant funding. |
| Affiliated Organization: Fazier School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Amy Roadman |
| Strand(s): Arts STEM |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Bringing the World to Your Classroom |
| Program Description: Expose your students to the world we live in. You can do it and it is very easy. In my poster display, I will show you how our rural school district in Perry County, PA has visited with experts from around the country and world through modern technology. And, even better, it was free! Give your students an experience to remember. |
| Affiliated Organization: West Perry School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Elizabeth Pugh |
| Strand(s): Learning Environment Global Learning and Collaboration |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Open Your Classroom with Open Source Software |
| Program Description: Open source software (OSS) provides opportunities for free classroom software. Explore the best OSS for classroom implementation while getting ideas for innovative applications. Presented software will include presentation tools, web editors, collaboration tools, and digital photo and video editors, among others. |
| Affiliated Organization: Penn State University |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Kimberly Tohill |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Open Source |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: 50 Free Online Tools for Teachers |
| Program Description: Online Tools are web-based tools in which a product is created to be used either online or downloaded. Printed and online examples of many of the free selected tools will be provided along with a handout. Tools will be listed by categories such as graphic organizers, collaboration, games etc. and organized on a web page with appropriate links. |
| Affiliated Organization: Bloomsburg University |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Raymond Pastore |
| Strand(s): How To Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Pre-K Plugged In: Not Just Play-Doh Anymore |
| Program Description: When you think of social networking, you think about Pre-K. If this is not the case, then it's time to change your thinking. Teaching Pre-K is not just about Play-Doh anymore. Technology is exciting in a Pre-K classroom. See how we Tweet, create and record books, support a Website, green screen, utilize iPods and iPads, Skype, and more. |
| Affiliated Organization: Wyoming Seminary Lower School |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Natalie Granger |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Social Networking |
| Audience(s):Pre-K |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Immigration for 21st Century Learners |
| Program Description: See how a team of creative fourth grade teachers took the topic of immigration and created an interdisciplinary unit that focuses on the NETS-S and Heidi Hayes Jacobs' Curriculum 21 principle of making upgrades to curriculum that include assessments as demonstrations of learning. |
| Affiliated Organization: Waldron Mercy Academy |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Barbara Scott |
| Strand(s): Curriculum, Lesson Development Assessment |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Do It Digitally with Discovery Education Science |
| Program Description: Textbooks outdated and too costly to replace? Curriculum needs a reboot? Stop by to see how the Strath Haven Middle School Science Department used Discovery Education Science to supplement and transform their grade 6-8 science curriculum. Be the student and check out the cool interactive videos, simulations, labs and other multimedia content. |
| Affiliated Organization: Wallingford-Swarthmore SD |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Caitlin Locke |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Movies & Video |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Creating an Environment for Success |
| Program Description: We use a model for identifying quality technology instruction and a roadmap for improving integration practices. See how to move to the next level. We encourage students to be creative by using a backwards design model that gives students autonomy to make choices in their presentation. See how to create a personal professional development plan. |
| Affiliated Organization: Red Lion Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Ben Smith |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies/Best Practices Technology Leadership |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL01 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Poster |
| Program Title: Shake Up Science w/Your Own FREE Seismograph! |
| Program Description: Learn how Holland MS in the Council Rock School District became southeastern Pennsylvania's "FOCUS" of earthquake education. Through a grant from IRIS, Dave Curry obtained a web-connected seismograph that picked up the recent tremor in Virginia, as well as the major quakes in Japan, Chile, and Haiti. Find out how it works and how to apply for one! |
| Affiliated Organization: Council Rock School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Trinidad |
| Presenter: Dave Curry |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies STEM |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL02 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Panel |
| Program Title: Ipads - Are They Ready For School? |
| Program Description: Panelists will discuss their experiences with using the ipads in school. Critics say they're consumption devices. Are students really creating? Are schools buying a device without thought to sound pedagogy? If the ipads can't do what we need them to do in school, then are we wasting our money? A debate. |
| Affiliated Organization: none |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: James Gates |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Mobile / Wireless /iPad |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL03 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: The New CIPA Law: Are You Ready? |
| Program Description: On July 1, 2012, all schools receiving E-rate funding for Internet Access or Internal Connections must be compliant with the new CIPA law which requires schools to be educating students about appropriate online behavior and cyberbullying. This workshop will answer all your CIPA questions. |
| Affiliated Organization: PDE |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Julie Schell |
| Strand(s): Safety and Legal Issues Ethics |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL04 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Project-Based Websites |
| Program Description: Explore how custom-made and interactive Flash-based websites can literally change the way in which you conduct your classroom projects. Rather than starting off a project by distributing multiple handouts, place all of your information on an engaging website that acts as a “one stop shop” for all project-related needs. |
| Affiliated Organization: East Penn School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Ross Cooper |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: KL05 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Using Skype & Videoconferencing in STEM |
| Program Description: Are you looking for innovative strategies to reach your 21st Century learners? This workshop is designed to give you just that! Join NASA for demonstrates of technology tools; such as, Skype & videoconferencing with NASA scientist. Participates will have the opportunity to experience these tools and receive free materials. |
| Affiliated Organization: NASA |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Sonya Williams |
| Strand(s): Online Learning STEM |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL06 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Field Trips from the Comfort of the Classroom |
| Program Description: Travel to free field trips from the comfort of your classroom. No permission forms, no transportation cost, and no hassles. With 2nd Life, you can take your students to the Smithsonian, outer space, aquariums, museums, and much more. Voyage with us on a high energy adventure journey in the virtual environment of 2nd Life. |
| Affiliated Organization: Cornwall-Lebanon School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Jason Murray |
| Strand(s): Content Areas Virtual Worlds |
| Audience(s):Higher Ed |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: KL07 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: ePUBs for iPad: More Than a Paper-less PDF |
| Program Description: So you can read paperless text on an iPad? BIG DEAL. Come see how you can use Apple's Pages software to create a media-rich, more engaging learning experience. This is not your kid's boring electronic textbook: Add audio, video, and web links to engage even the most struggling of readers. This session is ‘Made with a Mac!' |
| Affiliated Organization: Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: David Solon |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Literacy |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL08 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: The Digital Learning Environment |
| Program Description: In this session the presenters will highlight how iOS and OS X mobile devices and software provide unique features that facilitate student learning, enhance learner accessibility, and facilitate a higher degree of student engagement. Topics discussed include sources of content, textbook alternatives, resource creation & sharing and planning. |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Peter Oyler |
| Strand(s): Mobile/Wireless Learning Technologies Emerging Technologies |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL09 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Creating Connections, Virtually! |
| Program Description: Explore how a K-12 virtual charter school increased teaching and learning for digital literacy among administrators, instructional and student support staff. |
| Affiliated Organization: PA Virtual Charter School |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Kathleen Scarpato |
| Strand(s): Professional Development Instructional Strategies |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL10 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Music Making for Special Needs Students |
| Program Description: Music is an excellent tool for engaging students in authentic hands-on learning, but the benefits of playing music extend far beyond engagement. Come learn how a new type of instrument can engage, motivate, and empower special needs students in a whole new way. Free software ($69) and Elementary Zone subscription. |
| Affiliated Organization: Tool Factory |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Kendra Ericson |
| Strand(s): Adaptive and At Risk Music |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist All |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: KL11 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Everyday Math and KidWriting on SMART Boards |
| Program Description: Let your students use the SMART board to perform an everyday math workout. Students will stretch their math muscles, as they take control of the SMART board to review everyday Math topics. Kid Writing will come to life, when your students become part of it. Learn how to put your students in their writing. |
| Affiliated Organization: York Suburban School District/Keystone Technology Integrator |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Kevin Willson |
| Strand(s): Content Areas Hardware |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL12 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Preparing Your School for BYOD |
| Program Description: In the fall of 2010, Hempfield High School began allowing students to bring their own personal electronic devices to school. During this presentation we will review the steps to prepare for this change including policy changes, network changes, and professional development changes. |
| Affiliated Organization: Hempfield School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Mike Graham |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Infrastructure |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL13 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: The Shifting Role of Technology Departments |
| Program Description: School technology departments should be undergoing a metamorphosis. Teachers and students are tech savvy, with an expectation that technology is understood and accessible anywhere at any time. Learning is evolving, content is no longer king, and using the collaborative aspects of the Internet for learning is becoming status quo. |
| Affiliated Organization: Abington Friends School |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: John Rison |
| Strand(s): Tech Leadership Global Learning and Collaboration |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist Admin Tech 9-12 K-8 |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL14 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL15 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Emerging Technologies Lab |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: KL16 |
| Session Time: KL Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Session Type: Peer Reviewed |
| Program Title: The Impact of Keystone Commons on K-12 Education |
| Program Description: This is a presentation of a content analysis that was performed on all items posted on PAIUNet's Keystone Commons social networking site during the 2010-11 school year. The purpose of the study was to determine which user group was more active in posting content to Keystone Commons in 2010-11 and how that content was used in educational settings. |
| Affiliated Organization: Appalachia IU8 / Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Derek Jones |
| Strand(s): PA Initiatives Global Learning and Collaboration |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: LL02 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One hour |
| Program Title: Budgeting 101: Make Your District F.L.O.P |
| Program Description: Rebuild your district's instructional technology framework through a focus on learning, operations, and production. These practical elements of technology and digital-age instructional planning promote a synergy between instruction and IT, a necessary relationship to student achievement. |
| Affiliated Organization: Red Lion Area School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Crystal A |
| Presenter: Jared Mader |
| Strand(s): Technology Leadership Planning |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: LL03 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: E-rate: Easy as 1, 2, 3! |
| Program Description: New to E-rate? Join us for an hour packed with E-rate information to help you pick up in the middle of the E-rate process. We’ll cover technology planning, competitive bidding, application submission, discounted bills/reimbursements, audits, where to get information, and more. |
| Affiliated Organization: PDE |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia A |
| Presenter: Julie Schell |
| Strand(s): Safety and Legal Issues E-Rate |
| Audience(s):Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: LL04 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Transforming Teaching with iPad |
| Program Description: Have you asked yourself, "What does teaching with iPad look like?" In this session we will explore the blended learning approach of teaching with iPad. Whether you are a beginner, advanced user, or if you are a district leader who is curious about what an environment looks like, this session is a must see! iPads optional, although beneficial. |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple Distinguished Educator |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia B |
| Presenter: Tom McGee |
| Strand(s): Instructional Strategies/Best Practices Instructional Strategies/Best Practices |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: |
| Session Number: LL05 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: PSSA Writing Success is Just One Web Away |
| Program Description: The A-Ha! Moment occurs when the kids see the tie between the prompt, the graphic organizer, the constructed response and the PSSA scoring. This workshop presents differentiated, visual-spatial, interactive strategies for preparing students for the Constructed Response portion of the PSSA Test. |
| Affiliated Organization: The Visual Leap |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Magnolia C/D |
| Presenter: Jesse Berg |
| Strand(s): PA Initiatives Assessment |
| Audience(s):9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: LL06 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Technology Tools to Help Improve Literacy |
| Program Description: This session will provide teachers with various Web 2.0 tools that can be used to help improve literacy in any content area. Teachers can incorporate these Web 2.0 tools/strategies into their classrooms to help students improve phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. |
| Affiliated Organization: Crawford Central School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 2/3 |
| Presenter: Stacey Walsh |
| Strand(s): Web 2.0 Tools Literacy/ Language Arts |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: LL07 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: The Walls Come Tumbling Down:Learning Portals |
| Program Description: In this session, participants will be introduced to the idea of learning portals to transform ordinary class and library websites from just contact information, class calendars and handouts to dynamic, anytime, anywhere learning opportunities that transcend traditional teaching and learning approaches. |
| Affiliated Organization: Riverside Beaver County School District |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 4/5 |
| Presenter: Laura Cipriano |
| Strand(s): Library Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s): |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: LL08 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Managing iOS Devices |
| Program Description: This workshop will focus on the technical tools and options around managing iOS devices (iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone) in a K-12 educational environment, from the iPCU, Lion Server, and 3rd Party MDM options. We will talk about managing iTunes, VPP (Volume Purchase), the deployment of apps, and "locking-down" the devices. |
| Affiliated Organization: Apple, Inc. |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Terrace |
| Presenter: Matt Little |
| Strand(s): IT Specialist Emerging Technologies |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: LL09 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: "We've got all the data. Now what do we do?" |
| Program Description: Drowning in an acronym-filled pool of data? How does this plethora of information help to create a lesson plan that targets each student AND prepares them to meet a lofty national AYP percentage? Data warehouses make differentiation possible. Bringing all data into one user-friendly location allows teachers to focus on what they do best: TEACH. |
| Affiliated Organization: Sharpsville Area SD |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 1 |
| Presenter: Kent Williams |
| Strand(s): |
| Audience(s):Pre-K K-8 9-12 Administration/School Board/Business Officer Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: LL10 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Media Tools for Differentiated Learning |
| Program Description: Learn how new creative media tools can engage, motivate, and empower students, whatever their learning style. Explore new online software that features video editing, audio editing, cartooning, and mind mapping applications, offering teachers exciting options for differentiating instruction in engaging ways. Free 2-month Creaza subscription. |
| Affiliated Organization: Tool Factory |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire A |
| Presenter: Kendra Ericson |
| Strand(s): Classroom Tools Universal Design for Learning |
| Audience(s):K-8 9-12 Higher Ed Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: LL11 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SMART Interactive Games |
| Program Description: During this presentation, attendees will be shown how to create games to review concepts and skills using various multimedia activities. Learn to use the SMART Response system with a variety of games so all students can participate in the review. |
| Affiliated Organization: York Suburban School District/Keystone Technology Integrator |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire B |
| Presenter: Kevin Willson |
| Strand(s): Tips and Tricks/How To Hardware |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: Introductory |
| Session Number: LL12 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Are You Prepared for MLDs in the Classroom?? |
| Program Description: Is your district prepared for the implementation of Mobile Learning Devices (MLDs) in the classroom? This session will address some of the policy and technical challenges your district will face prior to deploying MLDs in the classroom. Topics addressed will include device choice, policy guidelines, filtering, and managing your MLDs. |
| Affiliated Organization: Seneca Highlands IU9 |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire C |
| Presenter: Ed Bell |
| Strand(s): BYOD Technology Track Policy |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: LL13 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Beyond PowerPoint: Online Presentation Tools |
| Program Description: Many new online presentation tools have become available on the web in the past few years. This presentation by Bloomsburg University Education majors and their professor will provide you with the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of selected free online presentation tools along with examples. |
| Affiliated Organization: Bloomsburg University |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Empire D |
| Presenter: Raymond Pastore |
| Strand(s): How To Web 2.0 Software |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: LL14 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: SNL - Social Networking Lounge |
| Program Description: The SNL is a place for educators to meet and collaborate while at PETE&C. There are tables and chairs set up in a social arrangement, providing a place to talk and learn. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose A |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): BYOD / Any Topic Social Networking |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: LL15 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: Emerging Technologies Lab |
| Program Description: Stop by and take a look some of the newest technologies that are ready for your classroom! The ETL shares a room with the SNL. |
| Affiliated Organization: PAECT |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Wild Rose B |
| Presenter: SNL Volunteer Staff |
| Strand(s): Emerging Technology Tech Directions |
| Audience(s):All |
| Level: All |
| Session Number: LL16 |
| Session Time: LL Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Session Type: One Hour |
| Program Title: The Digital Classroom What Does It Look Like? |
| Program Description: Students today engage with content differently than any previous generation. Districts across the country are selecting digital resources over traditional textbooks. This can be achieved in any classroom. The trick it to make it work with what you have. Strategies for one computer, several computers and 1:1 classrooms will be shared. |
| Affiliated Organization: Wallenpaupack Area HS |
| Session Location: Hershey Lodge |
| Room: Cocoa Suite 6 |
| Presenter: Patricia Duncan |
| Strand(s): Content Areas Digital Text |
| Audience(s):K-8 |
| Level: All |
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