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Workshops, Sunday, March 22, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
(limited to 20 participants)

Google Earth - Jerome Berg, GoogleLitTrips.com (Rm. J - PC Lab)

Google Earth projects are being developed for nearly every grade level and for curricular area. Participants will explore some of the amazing educational materials available for Google Earth and learn the basic skills required for developing Google Earth-based materials for their own classes.  [I, Computer Lab - Preregistration Required

[Handouts for Jerome Burg's Sessions]


Podcasting with Purpose - Dan Schmit, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Rm. MN - PC Lab)

Research, Innovation and Communication are skills that are central to a truly 21st century learning experience. During this 2 1/2 hour workshop, we will help you experience each of them first hand. We'll help you move from podcast listener to podcast producer as we walk you through the planning, recording and publishing of your very own show. Learn the tips and tricks you'll need to get
your show off the ground and make it a part of a sustainable academic experience for your students. [Computer Lab] - Preregistration Required


Making a Wiki Workshop - Jen Wagner, O.R.E.O Online Project (Rm. OP Computer Lab)

Come join as you will create your own WIKI to use immediately in your classroom. The first 1/2 of the session will set the foundation for your wiki and then we will jump right into the options you can embed into a wiki. A wiki works on either platform so whether you are comfy with a PC or happy with your Mac, this class will work for you!!  Check out Jen Wagner's wiki at: 
http://jlwagner.pbwiki.com  [Computer Lab] - Preregistration Required

SPOTLIGHT: Developing Your Personal Learning Network - Lucy Gray, Lead Technology Coach, University of Chicago Urban Education Institute (Rm QR Apple Lab)

Networking with other educators is not limited by your geographic location! Starting using Web 2.0 applications today to build your own personalized professional learning community, bringing fresh ideas to your school and students. Find out about microblogging, social networks, and other tools
that can be incorporated into your digital work flow. Participants will have the opportunity to try several tools and will assess which ones are most applicable to their professional work.

[Handouts for Lucy Gray's Sessions]

Workshops, Sunday, March 22, 1:00 - 3:30 PM

(limited to 20 participants)

 

Updated December 18, 2008