"Running with the Pack; Tales from Behind the Screen"
Doug Johnson Director of Media and Technology
in the Mankato Schools
"Whadda I Need That I Ain't Got?
Courage IS a Technology Skill"
Wendy
Mesley CBC Award-Winning Broadcast
Journalist "Running with the Pack; Tales from Behind
the Screen" The
news is all around us. From newspapers, television and radio, to our
favourite webpage, we've never had access to more information, much
of it on demand and real time. Yet, all this information comes at
a price. It can be, and is, massaged and doctored by the newsmakers,
their public relations people, and even by the media itself. How do
you separate fact from fiction in the nformation age? Join CBC investigative
journalist Wendy Mesley as she explores the world of the daily headlines,
showing you how to find the truth behind the hype. Drawing on a range
of examples from both past and present, she shows the audience that
nothing in our media saturated world is as it seems, and that if you
know where to look and what to look for, you can find the most interesting
news by reading between the lines. It's a funny, irreverent, and informative
look at Canada's newsmakers, and their fascinating and often hilarious
efforts to look good, even when they've been bad.
Doug
Johnson Director of Media and Technology in the Mankato
Schools
"Whadda I Need That I Ain't Got? Courage IS a Technology
Skill"
Doug
Johnson has been the Director of Media and Technology for the Mankato
Public Schools since 1991 and has served as an adjunct faculty
member of Minnesota State University, Mankato since 1990. His teaching
experience has included work in grades K-12 in schools both here and
in Saudi Arabia. He is the author of four books: The
Indispensable Librarian, The Indispensable
Teacher's Guide to Computer Skills, Teaching
Right from Wrong in the Digital Age and
Machines are the Easy Part; People are the Hard Part. His
regular columns appear in Library Media Connection, Leading
& Learning and The School Administrator magazines and
his articles have appeared in over forty books and periodicals. Doug
has conducted workshops and given presentations for over 130
organizations throughout the United States as well as in Malaysia,
Kenya, Thailand, Germany, Qatar, Canada, the UAE and Australia and
has held a variety of leadership positions in state and national organizations,
including ISTE and AASL.
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A4-Adobe Connect
A5-Cancelled
A6-SMARTboard
A7-Social Nets
A6-Technology in Band Program
A7-Technology and Literacy
A8-Primary Literacy
M3-Literacy Analysis
A8-Sequential Art
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AM Sessions (10:45AM - 12:00PM)
CODE
DESCRIPTION
A4
Adobe Connect - Online collaboration with Beth Woof and Paul Hatala
A5
n/a with n/a
A6
SMARTboard in the classroom with Andrew Spurdza
A7
Social Networking Sites that you should know about with Colin Harris
Apple Distinguished Educator, Instructional Technology
Specialist,
Apple Canada
A6
Using Technology in the Traditional Band Program with Isaac Moore Music Teacher Avon Maitland District School Board, South Huron District High School
A7
Technology and Literacy, The New Frontier with Colin Harris
Apple Distinguished Educator, Instructional Technology Specialist,
Apple Canada
A8
An Innovative Approach to Primary Literacy and Engagement with Johanna Lawler Talbot Trail Public School IBM
M3
Using the Literacy Strand as a Springboard to Media Analysis with Kathy Gallagher Windsor-Essex C.D.S.B.
A8
Sequential Art: Comic Books, eScrapbooking and Graphic Novels - create your own with Bruce White and Bill Schrieter
M1—
Adobe Connect - Online collaboration with Beth Woof and Paul Hatala
Come see how Adobe Connect (OSAPAC licenced web conferencing software) allows individuals and groups to instantly communicate and collaborate. Connect is redefining teaching and learning for staff and students at HWDSB. See how live meetings and classes in real-time engage learners with screen sharing, whiteboards, chats, video and audio conferencing. Also, see how asynchronous learning happens via recorded and archived training videos and meetings. "On demand" 24/7 access provides new possibilities for differentiated learning for all ages including staff and students.
Audience:
Skill Level:
Biography: Paul Hatala has been the head of science at Ancaster High School for the past 8 years. He co-teaches a specialized interdisciplinary course combining Biology, Chemistry and a research credit which is unique within the province. As a huge part of this course, technology has been playing an integral part of the delivery. From podcasting, to webblogging and Adobe Connect conference, Paul has brought technology to his students. This past year Paul has started his new role as the Secondary Information Technology Consultant for the Hamilton Wentworth District School board
M2—
n/a with n/a
n/a
Audience: n/a
Skill Level: n/a
Biography: n/a
M3—
SMARTboard in the classroom with Andrew Spurdza
This workshop is for teachers new to SMARTboards. The presentation will consist of basic functionality, ink awareness, notebook software and SMARTboard tools. Previously developed classroom lessons will be exhibited. Ideas for incorporating Power Point, current student application software, and websites will be displayed.
Audience: All
Skill Level: Novice
Biography: Andrew has been using SMARTboards in the classroom for almost two years. He has presented to small groups including Senior Administration, Trustees, principals, classroom teachers and the SEAC Committee. He believes this technology is easy for everyone. He does not consider himself a "computer guy" but just an average classroom teacher.
M4—
Social Networking Sites that you should know about with Colin Harris
Apple Distinguished Educator, Instructional Technology
Specialist,
Apple Canada
For those who have heard all the buzz about social networking sites but haven’t really seen firsthand what they’re all about...this session will give participants a quick introductory look at some of the popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Second Life and more. See how accounts are created, what it all looks like, how it works, the possibilities and the pitfalls. Can social networking sites be leveraged for learning, or should we be blocking the use of them in our schools?
Audience: All
Skill Level: Novice
Biography:
M5—
Using Technology in the Traditional Band Program with Isaac Moore Music Teacher Avon Maitland District School Board, South Huron District High School
This presentation will focus on exploring new technologies available to the music educator that can be utilized in a traditional band program. Emphasis will be on exploring software and hardware solutions that can be utilized to enhance student achievement and engagement in the arts
Audience: Arts and Music Educators, Administrators, Technical Consultants.
Skill Level: All
Biography: Isaac Moore completed his Honours Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Education programs in 2005, gradutating from the University of Western Ontario. Hired by the Avon Maitland District School board in 2005, Isaac has become a heavy user of current technologies in his classes and extra-curricular activities to deliver curriculum and communicate with parents and students. Isaac is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a program that brings together a select group of expert educators who contribute lesson plans, ideas, and other resources. There are over 1200 ADEs in 22 countries who fulfill the roles of passionate advocates, authentic authors, trusted advisors and global ambassadors on issues relating to educational technology.
Isaac is currently a full time instrumental music educator working at South Huron District High School in Exeter, ON. The South Huron music program enjoys one of the highest levels of student participation and community support in the district. South Huron is also the only site in Huron County to be delivering the Ontario government's Specialist High Skills Major program in the area of Arts and Culture.
M6—
Technology and Literacy, The New Frontier with Colin Harris
Apple Distinguished Educator, Instructional Technology Specialist,
Apple Canada
In this session, participants will be shown how technology can be seamlessly integrated into their classrooms with a variety of new and innovative multimedia applications, and how they can enhance any classroom presentation or project.
Audience: All
Skill Level: All
Biography: Colin is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Computer Resource
Teacher for the York Region DSB.
M7—
An Innovative Approach to Primary Literacy and Engagement with Johanna Lawler Talbot Trail Public School IBM
Come and see a dynamic piece of curriculum software for elementary literacy! Destination Reading is an interactive and comprehensive courseware offering that is being used in a growing number of school districts across Canada. See, in action, not only how two schools have used this product with SMART Board technology to achieve amazing results, but also learn how other schools across Canada are integrating it into their classrooms for differentiated instruction to improve student achievement.
Audience: All
Skill Level: All
Biography: Johanna Lawler is a Teacher-Librarian with the Greater Essex County District School Board. Johanna has her specialist in computers and librarianship and has been a Computer Contact for the two schools that she has taught at while with the Board. Three years ago Johanna was selected, along with other educators, to open one of Greater Essex County's well known theme schools. Talbot Trail Public School opened its doors two and a half years ago where Johanna started a library from scratch. Under the direction of the Board's Computer Consultant, Doug Peterson, Johanna began the process of demonstrating a variety of interactive white boards that would later be the standard in all of the schools in that district. It is through her extensive white board usage, that Johanna was introduced to Destination Reading. Since that time, Destination Reading has been a big hit at Talbot Trail through Johanna's library program. There are SMART Boards in virtually every classroom at Talbot Trail and teachers have become discriminating users in their selection and use of resources. This especially applies to the types of activities chosen to be used with the SMART Board.
M8—
Using the Literacy Strand as a Springboard to Media Analysis with Kathy Gallagher Windsor-Essex C.D.S.B.
Media Literacy the new strand in the Language document is the perfect
springboard to introduce teachers to the integration of technology with
the ministry curriculum. The framework presented will help teachers to
effectively use ideas from the eworkshop website and experience engagement
with several forms of media that contain messages for an intended audience
and purpose. They will be able to use these forms with their students to
encourage critical thinking, analyze a variety of multi-media and create a
variety of media texts.
Audience: Elem gr 1-6
Skill Level: All
Biography: Kathy Gallagher, as an experienced teacher, is currently part of The Board Strategy Team for the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board. In her role as a Board Literacy Teacher she has been involved with providing in-servicing and the coaching of teachers in the implementation
of a Balanced Approach to Literacy. At every opportunity she uses her skills in technology to promote integration with the language curriculum. Most recently she was a part of the W.O.W. Project (Writing On Wireless) that focused on improving the writing skills in the junior grades using iBooks and MacBooks as a tool.
M9—
Sequential Art: Comic Books, eScrapbooking and Graphic Novels - create your own with Bruce White and Bill Schrieter
Visual images and text are two of the major forms of communication. Sequential art combines a series of images with text to convey a message. Comics, Comic Books, Graphic Novels and eScrapbooking are used to entertain, educate and tell stories. In this workshop you will dabble in: Creating an online Comic book, use Comic Book Creator software to create a comic page, import pictures in SmartBoard Notebook software to create a photo comic. At the end of the workshop a demonstration of how to create a basic scrapbook page in Adobe Elements using “Make Photo Creations”, bring in pictures, add speech bubbles and backgrounds.
Audience: Teachers
Skill Level: Novice
Biography: Bruce White, Learning Coordinator – Technology for Thames Valley District School Board, Visual Arts Teacher Secondary, Teacher Librarian Secondary and Smart Exemplar teacher. Bill Schreiter, Learning Coordinator – Technology for Thames Valley District School Board. Both have presented at MACUL , ECCO and RCAC in the past.
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M5-Powerpoint Online
M6-Cancelled
M7-GIS and GPS
M8-Lego Robotics
M9-Early Literacy
A1-Cool School
A2-Gizmos & Gadgets
A3-MediaFest
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PM Sessions (2:15pm - 3:30pm)
CODE
DESCRIPTION
M5
Turning your Powerpoint into an Engaging Online Resource with Paul Hatala IT Consultant HWDSB
M6
n/a with n/a
M7
Integrating GIS and GPS in the Classroom with Iain Greensmith and
Jean Tong
M8
Lego Robotics: A teacher’s journey with Elaine Ernewein Curriculum Support Teacher - Technology
M9
Supporting Early Literacy and Numeracy through SMART Technology with Lisa Cranston - Teacher Consultant Margo Sanger - Northwood Public School
Charlotte Cornel - Eastwood Public School
Lise Fellbaum - Gosfield North Public School
Debbie Demers-Hewitt - Victoria Public School
A1
Making School Cool with Jeremy Gutsche
A2
Gizmos, Gadgets and Time Saving Tips Using Technology For Administrators with John Howitt and Mark Rinaldi Ross
A3
MediaFest- A Model for Showcasing Student-Created Media with Rod Lucier and Anne Marie Verlaan
M1—
Turning your Powerpoint into an Engaging Online Resource with Paul Hatala IT Consultant HWDSB
Looking to turn your Powerpoint Presentations into engaging Adobe Flash Multimedia Resources?
This session will focus on how a Powerpoint Presentation can be turned into an invaluable online learning resource through the use of Adobe Presenter. See how menus, voice narration, buttons and more can be added, and how the final product is created and shared via Adobe Connect and other tools.
Audience: All
Skill Level: All
Biography: Paul Hatala is currently a Secondary Information Technology Consultant with the Hamilton-Wentworth DSB. Prior to this, he was the head of science at Ancaster High School in the HWDSB for 8 years. While teaching at Ancaster High, he co-taught a specialized interdisciplinary course combining Biology, Chemistry and a research credit which was unique within the province. As a huge part of this course, technology played an integral part of the delivery. From podcasting, to webblogging and Adobe Connect conference, Paul has brought technology to his students.
M2—
n/a with n/a
In the past, educators felt to master reams of data, they had to master Fathom - an excellent piece of software, if you remembered all the instructions. But with the use of Tinkerplot and even Quattro Pro, anyone can take control of 10s of thousands of pieces of data to help make evidence informed decisions.
Bring your laptops loaded with this software and get ready to play.
Audience: n/a
Skill Level: n/a
Biography: tba
M3—
Integrating GIS and GPS in the Classroom with Iain Greensmith and
Jean Tong
This session is aimed at educators who are interested in the integration of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and how they can be used together in a classroom setting. We will explore both technologies, highlight some best practices, examples from real world applications, and most importantly go over how these technologies can be applied into your classroom together.
Audience: Secondary
Skill Level: All
Biography: Iain is a GIS Analyst with the Schools and Libraries program with ESRI Canada. His role is dedicated to ensuring that educators have all the resources they need when it comes to software training, lesson development, and technical support. Iain has a Hon. BA in Geography from McMaster University, with specialization in GIS and Spatial Analysis.
M4—
Lego Robotics: A teacher’s journey with Elaine Ernewein Curriculum Support Teacher - Technology
Robotics is a popular and effective way for teachers to cover important areas of their Science, Technology and Math Curricula. Kids love it! They easily move from teacher directed tasks to independent learning projects. Robotic activities can help a teacher address many areas such as: learning styles, instructional strategies, problem solving and collaboration. This workshop will focus on the teacher’s journey from the introduction of
Robotics into a cross-curricular unit to the training of a Robotics Challenge Team. There will be samples of lessons, demonstrations,
classroom management ideas and resources.
Audience: All
Skill Level: All
Biography: Elaine Ernewein has used Lego Mindstorms in her Junior/Intermediate Science and Technology classrooms for several years and has found it to be a useful tool in reaching all students. She has presented workshops at the ROBOLAB Conference -Laurentian University and at the Interactive Technology in Education Conference -University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Her students have participated in Robotics Challenges, Marsville Rover Projects and have worked with Mentors from MD Robotics (Canadarm). Elaine is currently a Curriculum Support Teacher for Technology with the London District Catholic School Board.
M5—
Supporting Early Literacy and Numeracy through SMART Technology with Lisa Cranston - Teacher Consultant Margo Sanger - Northwood Public School
Charlotte Cornel - Eastwood Public School
Lise Fellbaum - Gosfield North Public School
Debbie Demers-Hewitt - Victoria Public School
Join a group of elementary teachers as they share their experiences with a SMART board system as members of a GECDSB initiative. Learn how to enrich your literacy and numeracy programs and enhance your daily routines by captivating students with engaging, interactive activities. See how the vast amount of information available on the internet can easily be incorporated into all curriculum areas seemlessly using the SMART Notebook software. While the content is based from experiences in primary classrooms, all elementary educators will find ideas that could be adapted into their programs.
Audience: All
Skill Level: All
Biography: This workshop is being presented by a team of educators from the Greater Essex County District School Board with varying assignments including Charlotte Cornel, librarian; Debbie Demers-Hewitt, Special Education Teacher; Lise Fellbaum, Grade Two Teacher; Margo Sanger, Early Literacy Teacher; and Lisa Cranston, Teacher Consultant for Early Years and Primary Programs.
M6—
Making School Cool with Jeremy Gutsche
In his highly interactive breakout session, Jeremy will guide the group through the creation of a framework for developing a web 2.0 strategy for modern schools.
Audience: All
Skill Level: novice
Biography: A Trend Hunter at heart, Jeremy Gutsche is a relentlessly creative individual fueled by innovation and curiosity. An early adopter, Jeremy launched his first online publications in 1995. Today, he publishes a dozen online magazines, travels the globe and is Capital One Canada's Director of Innovation. He is frequently sought after by television programs, newspapers and radio shows for his opinions on the next big thing. MTV calls Jeremy 'on the forefront of cool'.
M7—
Gizmos, Gadgets and Time Saving Tips Using Technology For Administrators with John Howitt and Mark Rinaldi Ross
Technology provides administrators the opportunity to save time and allow them to focus on what really matters. The presenters will share their organizational journey and how they integrated the use of technology, using OSAPAC licensed software, features already existing in Windows and Mac OS10 and a few gadgets they both can't do without. The focus will be on technology that is presently available and how it does or does not save time for administrators.
Audience: P/VP, Board Admin, Tech Support
Skill Level: Intermediate
Biography: Mark Rinaldi Ross is a principal with the Greater Essex County District School Board. He is a self professed 'gadget guy.' He has a background in integrating technology into the classroom and teaching at a technology centre. He has incorporated technology into his planning, implementation and reflection practices as an administrator. Mark enjoys exploring new gizmos and gadgets - much to the financial chagrin of his wife - and integrating their use into the office setting. John Howitt is in his 10th year as an administrator with the G.E.C.D.S.B. His experience on the various technology committees within his Board and current experience of opening a new technologically advanced school have made him a resource to other administrators within his Board. He believes that technology needs to be at the point of instruction and a tool not a burden.
M8—
MediaFest- A Model for Showcasing Student-Created Media with Rod Lucier and Anne Marie Verlaan
The London District Catholic School Board MediaFest showcase celebrates the finest student media works created with OSAPAC software. The culminating evening gala represents a years worth of work by a team who promote, collect, organize, and judge a wide range of cross-curricular submissions, from grades one to twelve. This workshop will give an overview of the successful strategies employed, including the results of our poster contest; demonstration of our MediaFest database; presentation of awards; organization of the evening; screening of selected student works; and an open discussion of budget and other logistical issues. Come, be inspired, and leave with strategies that promote and celebrate the integration of technology in your district.
Audience: All
Skill Level: All
Biography: Rodd Lucier has been involved in education using media and communications technology to engage learners for past 20 years. Recently appointed to the position of Regional e-Learning Coordinator, Rodd's desire to engage all types of learners is infectious. Anne Marie has been teaching for 23 years and is the Computer Resource Teacher for the London District School Board. She has completed a Masters of Education in IT and is responsible for the teacher training of OSAPAC software, school websites, report card support, and the district Classroom Connections conference. She is an active member of the RCAC executive.
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Come see how Adobe Connect (OSAPAC licenced web conferencing software) allows individuals and groups to instantly communicate and collaborate. Connect is redefining teaching and learning for staff and students at HWDSB. See how live meetings and classes in real-time engage learners with screen sharing, whiteboards, chats, video and audio conferencing. Also, see how asynchronous learning happens via recorded and archived training videos and meetings. "On demand" 24/7 access provides new possibilities for differentiated learning for all ages including staff and students.
This workshop is for teachers new to SMARTboards. The presentation will consist of basic functionality, ink awareness, notebook software and SMARTboard tools. Previously developed classroom lessons will be exhibited. Ideas for incorporating Power Point, current student application software, and websites will be displayed.
For those who have heard all the buzz about social networking sites but haven’t really seen firsthand what they’re all about...this session will give participants a quick introductory look at some of the popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Second Life and more. See how accounts are created, what it all looks like, how it works, the possibilities and the pitfalls. Can social networking sites be leveraged for learning, or should we be blocking the use of them in our schools?
This presentation will focus on exploring new technologies available to the music educator that can be utilized in a traditional band program. Emphasis will be on exploring software and hardware solutions that can be utilized to enhance student achievement and engagement in the arts
In this session, participants will be shown how technology can be seamlessly integrated into their classrooms with a variety of new and innovative multimedia applications, and how they can enhance any classroom presentation or project.
Come and see a dynamic piece of curriculum software for elementary literacy! Destination Reading is an interactive and comprehensive courseware offering that is being used in a growing number of school districts across Canada. See, in action, not only how two schools have used this product with SMART Board technology to achieve amazing results, but also learn how other schools across Canada are integrating it into their classrooms for differentiated instruction to improve student achievement.
Media Literacy the new strand in the Language document is the perfect
springboard to introduce teachers to the integration of technology with
the ministry curriculum. The framework presented will help teachers to
effectively use ideas from the eworkshop website and experience engagement
with several forms of media that contain messages for an intended audience
and purpose. They will be able to use these forms with their students to
encourage critical thinking, analyze a variety of multi-media and create a
variety of media texts.
Visual images and text are two of the major forms of communication. Sequential art combines a series of images with text to convey a message. Comics, Comic Books, Graphic Novels and eScrapbooking are used to entertain, educate and tell stories. In this workshop you will dabble in: Creating an online Comic book, use Comic Book Creator software to create a comic page, import pictures in SmartBoard Notebook software to create a photo comic. At the end of the workshop a demonstration of how to create a basic scrapbook page in Adobe Elements using “Make Photo Creations”, bring in pictures, add speech bubbles and backgrounds.
Looking to turn your Powerpoint Presentations into engaging Adobe Flash Multimedia Resources?
This session is aimed at educators who are interested in the integration of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and how they can be used together in a classroom setting. We will explore both technologies, highlight some best practices, examples from real world applications, and most importantly go over how these technologies can be applied into your classroom together.
Robotics is a popular and effective way for teachers to cover important areas of their Science, Technology and Math Curricula. Kids love it! They easily move from teacher directed tasks to independent learning projects. Robotic activities can help a teacher address many areas such as: learning styles, instructional strategies, problem solving and collaboration. This workshop will focus on the teacher’s journey from the introduction of
Robotics into a cross-curricular unit to the training of a Robotics Challenge Team. There will be samples of lessons, demonstrations,
classroom management ideas and resources.
Join a group of elementary teachers as they share their experiences with a SMART board system as members of a GECDSB initiative. Learn how to enrich your literacy and numeracy programs and enhance your daily routines by captivating students with engaging, interactive activities. See how the vast amount of information available on the internet can easily be incorporated into all curriculum areas seemlessly using the SMART Notebook software. While the content is based from experiences in primary classrooms, all elementary educators will find ideas that could be adapted into their programs.
In his highly interactive breakout session, Jeremy will guide the group through the creation of a framework for developing a web 2.0 strategy for modern schools.
Technology provides administrators the opportunity to save time and allow them to focus on what really matters. The presenters will share their organizational journey and how they integrated the use of technology, using OSAPAC licensed software, features already existing in Windows and Mac OS10 and a few gadgets they both can't do without. The focus will be on technology that is presently available and how it does or does not save time for administrators.
The London District Catholic School Board MediaFest showcase celebrates the finest student media works created with OSAPAC software. The culminating evening gala represents a years worth of work by a team who promote, collect, organize, and judge a wide range of cross-curricular submissions, from grades one to twelve. This workshop will give an overview of the successful strategies employed, including the results of our poster contest; demonstration of our MediaFest database; presentation of awards; organization of the evening; screening of selected student works; and an open discussion of budget and other logistical issues. Come, be inspired, and leave with strategies that promote and celebrate the integration of technology in your district.
