5
2010
Along for the Ride
Coming out of ISTE 2010, perhaps wondering if we need evolution or revolution is too presumptuous of us in education. We live in times of incredible not incremental change and I think that changes around education actually (and as scary as it sounds) impact us in education more than the changes we ourselves are attempting within education. I think all any educator can hope to do is to ride the waves and evolve their practices (and the practices of their organizations) to succeed in these revolutionary times. 5
2010
ISTE’s Closing Keynote – Jeff Piontek
Disclaimer – I voted for Chris Lehmann and was disappointed that he didn’t get it. I had (just like a lot of people) no idea who Jeff Piontek was. I sincerely hope that ISTE retains and expands the format of the voting for the keynote and makes the whole thing more transparent.
First, let’s be fair, this keynote had a lot of baggage going in; the opening keynote was an awful execution and everyone knows it, so you know the pressure was on this guy to deliver. Second, this was by far the greatest stage this man has ever been on, he isn’t a professional speaker, so if you put yourself in his shoes; think of the challenge before him.
I thought his keynote was effective and well-presented. I didn’t agree with everything he said nor do I share his particular vision, but he did an effective job of summarizing our collective experience and sending us away motivated to continue in our professional roles. At the same time, he was honest about the challenges facing us.
His style is very New York and he didn’t do what too many New Yorkers try to do; lose their accent. He is what he is and he is comfortable with that which makes him more authentic. His statement about understanding that the students’ culture is not the teacher’s culture was excellent; too often we think we know when in reality we have no idea. Approaching teaching and learning in this way can really improve education. For me, this aside was the best takeaway from this keynote.
His videos are too commercial, he needs to watch some Marco Torres videos to learn how to put kids, not his message front and center. He is trying to show the kids at his school learning, so why not do just that, instead of a commercial for his school.
He mentioned important themes; legos, STEM, and problem-based learning. The problem with his vision is that while he says “we don’t need to rock the boat, we need to flip it over”. I’m wondering if he is really flipping his boat over? He talks about content and curriculum too much. If he wants revolution then what are his means toward that revolution? It was really difficult to understand exactly what excellent teaching and learning is to Jeff Piontek.
The fact that he quoted Presky didn’t surprise me but his thing on the watches was unnecessary and calls further attention to the superficial behaviors which Presky seems to base his theory. As long as we focus on what makes today’s learners different we waste time rather than seizing on what technology has done for all of our circumstances (young and old, rich and poor); technology empowers all of us to solve problems.
Thanks, Jeff for not flipping the keynote over, for summarizing our collective experience, and for bringing ISTE 2010 to port safely.
PS – Jeff, get a twitter account and tweet twice a day. It isn’t that hard and would give you a better perspective (and credibility) in social media.
4
2010
My TEDxDenverEd Experience
This was my second TED experience having been to the one for educators in NYC. I think the way I look at TEDxDenverEd is very different the second time around; I know what it is and what it isn’t.
Three excellent reviews of TEDxDenverEdxDenver were:
http://davidwees.com/content/participating-TEDxDenverEdxdenvered-tonight
http://edtechworkshop.blogspot.com/2010/06/few-thoughts-after-ted.html
http://papergraders.blogspot.com/2010/06/elephant-in-room-at-tedx-denver-ed.html
I definitely think TED is a day time event, it was late and participants seemed tired from a long day (I know I was).
The problem with TED is the format, too much being talked at and too little talking to. Yes, there are those breaks, but those breaks aren’t really facilitated conversations.
As for the presenters, some were very good, some were okay, and some ran a little long.
Brian Crosby came across as the most informed because he presented his message by actually talking about students and the work that he was doing and where education is going based on his experiences with students.
The talk by Pandora Thomas and her co-presenter was also excellent because she focused again on the students and what they were doing.
Keith Krueger talk was probably the one I disliked because everything he said was informed not by his actual practices, but rather by the information his organization collects and the always vague; the whole world is changing mantra. The more we listen to the voices in the field, rather than the voice from the position of authority/expert, the closer I think we get to the truth that can inform our practice.
It was a fun and inspiring evening; hearing some new ideas, from some new voices.
29
2010
ISTE – The Must Read Comment
This is such an amazing comment to a post by @smartinez on the Generation Yes Blog. The most powerful prose I read all week coming out of the ISTE conference. I wonder if everyone who’s doing a presentation could really reflect on it.
“Stefanie Blouin says:
June 28, 2010 at 4:24 pm
My parallel noticing is that all of what we are engaged in as professionals this week is in opposition to what all the “experts” are saying learning opportunities and education should be like for our kids: participatory, self-directed, collaborative, etc.
I am hungry for a workshop that engages me, that includes me and encourages interaction…so many people talk the talk…I need someone who walks the walk.
I understand that it is difficult to engage an audience, but no workshop I’ve attended has even attempted to engage.
In order for teachers to move beyond direct instruction and dissemination of information, I would argue that they must be marinated in this type of learning as a student themselves.
Let’s see some of that – ISTE presenters!”
(from the Generation Yes Blog) Here is a direct link.
29
2010
My Monday ISTE Wrap-up
This is the first conference I have been to where I didn’t sit in any session all day. I tried to sit in sessions, but the round table sessions were all booked and I found the concurrent sessions in the ballrooms to be too large and impersonal. I’m wondering if those ballroom sessions are good for anything other than panel discussions because the presenters are really stuck with doing a chalk and talk with the audience along for the ride.
The personal highlight of my day was lunch with old friends, nothing like catching up with people who you care about.
My professional highlight was running into Mitchel Resnick at the Scratch poster presentation. This guy is a total rock star. I was speechless that he was even taking the time to be at a poster presentation. He was a nice guy and very approachable and did a great job of answering my questions (even though I’m sure he’s heard the questions a thousand times before).
The poster presentations were outstanding this year. I had countless great discussions with real teachers who showed off real solutions that could be implemented. In particular, the engineering/STEM poster sessions were chuck full of good ideas and powerful best practices that weren’t done on a large budget. They inspired me and gave me a lot of practical information.
It was great to meet so many enthusiast people who attended my session with Chris Champion on Robotics; A Conversation.
I spent my evening at TedXDenver ED (another more in-depth blog post about that later) and while I was tired from a long day, the presentations there truly energized me. It is amazing what an evening with like-minded people will do to strengthen and uplift you.
29
2010
Robotics in Schools; A Conversation
Thanks for attending the session and taking time out of your busy conference to come and share with us. A special thanks to the 4H Robotics Team, a great group that is helping make robotics easier and cheaper for all of us. Here are the resources we shared. If there is something missing, just let me know. You can contact Chris or myself anytime and we would be more than willing to help you.
Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 R3 Free Software
Robotics and Engineering and Automation
Update – The robotics kit from Lego actually does contain the necessary NXT brick, it isn’t an additional cost.
28
2010
My ISTE Tip #2 – The Participants
Remember that the people sitting next to you may know more than the presenters in front of you. By choosing a session, you are opening yourself up to a group of like-minded individuals with whom you can connect and through the triangulation of the knowledge in that room you can hopefully come to a greater understanding than you had of the topic before the session. Also, beware if you are constantly surrounded by the same participants in different sessions, you are likely taking too narrow a focus and ideas you didn’t know were there are passing you by.
27
2010
My Take on the Opening Keynote
The ISTE keynote was certainly a case of failed execution (were there any pictures at all and could anyone read that text?). The purpose of an opening keynote is like a leadoff hitter in baseball; to get on base and start something. He started nothing, except to dampen expectations. However ultimately it isn’t his fault it’s ISTE’s, you have to have the right person in the lineup at the right time and he just isn’t a motivating opening speaker.
Regarding the content of his speech, he actually fit in nicely with the focus of ISTE this year on STEM and global issues (here’s a link to David Warlick’s excellent notes from the keynote). If you read between the lines of the opening statement of the president and then of Jean-François Rischard . ISTE is setting its sights on the global landscape, however many of the issues around American education are clear and present dangers to our work as educators right now and we have to deal with those issues. It’s fair to say that many of the American issues have root in global problems, but ISTE has to remember to continue to be a voice on the American scene, otherwise the voices of so called “school reformers” will seize American education forever.
27
2010
My ISTE Tip # 1 – Poster Presentations
Don’t miss the poster presentations! ISTE always seems to hide them away. Make it a point of scheduling 15 minutes during the time of each poster presentation to walk through them and be sure you know the ones you are interested in, in advance. A lot of times the ideas in the poster presentations are more practical than the ideas presented in concurrent sessions and there is more opportunity to interact with the person presenting because it is a 1-on-1 situation so you can ask questions. Sometimes there are students there and talking to them reminds us all why we came to this conference.
27
2010
The ISTE sessions I may attend
Here is a list of the ISTE sessions I may attend. I find that as you fill your planner, you usually miss hidden gems. Take a look at my list and see what you may have missed. One of the best parts of going to ISTE is that not only do you learn from the presenter, but you also learn from all the other participants.
Skoolaborate: A Global Education Initiative Using Virtual Worlds
[Informal Session: Global Collaboration]
Sunday, 6/27/2010, 7:00pm–8:30pm, CCC Lobby A, Table: P08
Westley Field, Skoolaborate-MLC Sydney Virtual Schooling/E-learning : Virtual School Programs -Skoolaborate, which includes schools from 10 countries, has become arguably the largest virtual schools initiative in the world. Learn about our progress and findings.
Why Green Jobs and Green Technology Are Our Future
[Informal Session: Student Showcase]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 8:00am–10:00am, CCC Lobby A, Table: SS 4, 5
Rhonda Curtsinger, Hereford ISD with Devin Barela, Sybrand Cnossen, Ashley Harrison, Denise Lucas, Kyle Perry, Cutter Smith, Alyssa Taylor and Alyssa Torres-School Improvement : Assessing Technology Integration Programs- Students explore the environmental and financial benefits of green jobs of the future, then create an interactive presentation viewed through a dynamic illustration.
Pre-engineering the Future
[Informal Session: Poster]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 8:00am–10:00am, CCC Lobby A, Table: P08
Robert Dahill, Perth Amboy High School Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : STEM-Learn about “Pre-engineering the Future” a full year course divided into quarterly experiences: technical careers, computer-aided design, engineering applications (Mechanical Engineering), and engineering structures (Civil Engineering).
Using Technology to Design Exercise Trail Around the Lake
[Informal Session: Poster]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 8:00am–10:00am, CCC Lobby A, Table: P34
Edwin Galan, Los Angeles High School of the Arts
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Project, Challenge, & Problem-Based Curricula- Students use technology to research and design exercise stations around community lake.
Creating Engineering Diversity
[Informal Session: Poster]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 8:00am–10:00am, CCC Lobby A, Table: P09
Stephen Holthaus, Fayette County Board Of Education
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : STEM -Starting a pre-engineering program at our middle school level will bring in a more diverse population into the field of engineering.
Robotics Arena
[Informal Session: Playground]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 8:00am–4:00pm, CCC Lobby D
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 9:00am–4:00pm, CCC Lobby D
Joseph Kmoch, Milwaukee Public Schools
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : STEM
SIGCT’s Robotics Extravaganza features Denver area K-12 students displaying, demonstrating, and involving you with their robots from USFIRST and 4-H robotics programs.Additionally several Lego Mindstorms robots valued at over $200 each will be given away. Come, enjoy and learn!
STEM Learning Through a Wind Turbine Project
[Informal Session: Poster]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 8:00am–10:00am, CCC Lobby A, Table: P10
Bill Ryan, Rio Rancho High School
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : STEM -Students will research the effectiveness of “home” size wind turbines, and then create, build, test, and share results with other classes.
The Impact of Learner-Generated Feedback on Teacher Practice
[Research Paper: Roundtable]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 8:30am–9:30am, CCC 304, Table: 6
Nora Mazzone, Hommocks Middle School
Professional Learning : Professional Development -How do teachers receive the feedback needed to become optimally skillful?
Part II: Remote Observation of Student Teachers
[Formal Session: Lecture]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 8:30am–9:30am, CCC 504
Lloyd Onyett, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced) -This presentation demonstrates the effectiveness of a computer video and audio system for the remote observation of student teachers.
What is Engagement, Really, and Where Can I Get Some?
[Formal Session: Spotlight]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 11:00am–12:00pm, CCC Korbel Ballroom 2BC
Bernard Dodge, San Diego State University
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Instructional Strategies & Classroom Management – 3D blogs and supersonic podcasts aren’t enough. Learn how to engage your learners by looking closely at what their minds are actually chewing on.
1-to-1 Laptop Program Success Stories: Common Themes from Diverse Implementations
Monday, 6/28/2010, 11:00am–12:00pm, CCC 505/506
Mike Muir, Maine Center for Meaningful Engaged Learning with Cyndi Danner-Kuhn, Sam Farsaii and Alice Owen
School Improvement : One-to-One Initiatives -This lively panel of experienced state, district, college, and single-school laptop program administrators will share commonalities on how ubiquitous access is enhancing teaching and learning.
Reflections of Secondary Education Preservice Teachers’ Journey through Building TPACK
[Research Paper: Roundtable]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 11:00am–12:00pm, CCC 304, Table: 7
Mia Williams, University of Northern Colorado
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced)
This paper shares preservice teachers’ voices about their journeys to build technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge throughout their preparation experience. This will be a discussion of themes, relationships, and relevance.
No Laggards Left Behind! Roger’s Diffusion of Innovation and TPACK
[Research Paper: Roundtable]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 11:00am–12:00pm, CCC 304, Table: 3
Mia Kim Williams, University of Northern Colorad with Teresa Foulger and Keith Wetzel
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced)
Three “laggards” were reviewed for TPACK as they learned about social networking tools. Laggard behaviors and outcomes may not be predicted by Roger’s theory.
Pixeles + Modeling + Creativity = Architecture
[Informal Session: Student Showcase]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 11:00am–1:00pm, CCC Lobby A, Table: SS 1
Antonio Lenoyr, Universidad Panamericana – Preparatoria with David Berriolope
Virtual Schooling/E-learning : Virtual Learning Technologies
Students use Google SketchUp to create 3D models.
Online vs. Face-to-Face Learning in Teacher Education: Some Significant Differences
[Research Paper: Roundtable]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 12:30pm–1:30pm, CCC 304, Table: 7
Ashley Addis, Carterville Unit #5 School District with Karen Grove and Neal Strudler
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced)
This mixed-methods study analyzes similarities and differences in implementation and outcomes in face-to-face and online sections of an introductory educational technology course for teacher candidates.
Peer Support During Student Teaching: Using the Electronic Discussion Board
[Research Paper: Roundtable]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 12:30pm–1:30pm, CCC 304, Table: 3
Karen Johnson, West Chester University
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced)
Preservice teachers used an electronic discussion board for peer support during student teaching. We’ll share results and practical tips for replicating this support network.
From Consumers to Producers of Knowledge
[Formal Session: Lecture]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 12:30pm–1:30pm, CCC Korbel Ballroom 2A
Jeff Utecht, International School Bangkok
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Innovative Learning Technologies
The true power of the Internet lies in the ability to create knowledge. Discover ways to leverage this powerful tool in your classroom.
The Missing Link to 21st-Century Technology Integration
[Research Paper: Roundtable]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 2:00pm–3:00pm, CCC 304, Table: 3
Timothy Lewis, The University of Alabama with Margaret Rice and Richard Rice
Professional Learning : Administrative Development
This session profiles findings from a study supporting superintendent development as the key to successful implementation of emerging technology designed to increase student achievement.
Can You Become an Open Source School?
[Informal Session: Poster]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 2:00pm–4:00pm, CCC Lobby A, Table: P22
Kenneth Davis, Colegio Internacional de Caracas
Technology Infrastructure : Open Source
Come and see some alternatives to popular programs and learn how they can be implemented. Take home a CD of various programs.
Equipping the Next Generation of Teachers: Technology Preparation and Practice
[Research Paper: Roundtable]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 2:00pm–3:00pm, CCC 304, Table: 1
Susie Gronseth, Indiana University
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced)
How are U.S. schools of education preparing future teachers to use technology? We’ll share results from a national study on teacher preparation in technology.
Authentic Learning through a Digital Lens: Developing Student Filmmakers
[Formal Session: Lecture]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 3:30pm–4:30pm, CCC Korbel Ballroom 2A
Bill Bass, Parkway School District with Christian Goodrich and Kim Lindskog
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Multimedia/Video/Digital Storytelling/Newscasting
Student video can be a powerful medium and motivator. Learn the necessary skills and curricular connections for hosting a scalable, student-focused film festival.
A Qualitative Study of E-Portfolios in Teacher Education: Recommendations for Successful Implementation
[Research Paper: Roundtable]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 3:30pm–4:30pm, CCC 304, Table: 7
Abdou Ndoye, University of North Carolina Wilmington with Michele Parker and Albert Ritzhaupt
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced)
This session will explore teacher candidates’ perspectives on e-portfolios. We’ll explore practical recommendatations and implications for successful implementation.
Where’s the Beef? Assessing Digital Products for Rigor, Relevance, and Craftsmanship
[Formal Session: Spotlight]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 3:30pm–4:30pm, CCC Four Seasons Ballroom 1
Bernajean Porter, Bernajean Porter Consulting
School Improvement : Assessing Technology Integration Programs
Digital products provide a wealth of instructional evidence documenting individual learning, determining impact of technology on student achievement, organizing staff development, and accelerating school-wide goals.
BM123 Use Free 3D Modeling Software to Enhance Your STEM Activities
[Formal Session: BYOL(s)] Register Onsite
Monday, 6/28/2010, 3:30pm–4:30pm, CCC 111/113
Patricia Watson, Virginia Tech
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : STEM
Do your students design solutions to problems? Learn how students use free 3D modeling software to enhance their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and math. Requires Google Sketchup.
Robotics in Schools: A Conversation it’s my session 
[Formal Session: Birds-of-a-Feather]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 4:45pm–6:15pm, CCC 107/109
Joe Bires, Haddonfield Middle School with Chris Champion
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : STEM
Come share what you are doing with robots in your school, what’s working, and how can we improve our robotics programs to make robotics and programming come alive for all students and raise STEM achievement.
Board Game Design as a Constructivist Learning Activity
[Informal Session: Poster]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 10:00am–12:00pm, CCC Lobby A, Table: P30
Bernard Dodge, San Diego State University
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Project, Challenge, & Problem-Based Curricula
Develop an understanding of a topic by looking for patterns and metaphors and using these to create a board game that teaches. Trivial pursuit clones not allowed!
Recognition Works! The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
[Informal Session: Poster]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 10:00am–12:00pm, CCC Lobby A, Table: P27
Ruthe Farmer, NCWIT with Stephanie Hamilton
School Improvement : Equity Issues
Discover the only national award program for girls in computing and technology, and learn how to bring this program to your students.
Personal Fabrication Systems in the Classroom: Lessons, Examples, and Learning
[Informal Session: Poster]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 10:00am–12:00pm, CCC Lobby A, Table: P19
Willy Kjellstrom, University of Virginia with Glen Bull and Stephanie Moore
Technology Infrastructure : Emerging Technologies
Explore ways in which elementary and secondary teachers are using personal fabrication systems to create three-dimensional objects and support STEM learning in their classrooms.
Learning Electricity in Middle Grades with Agent-Based Computer Models
[Informal Session: Poster]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 10:00am–12:00pm, CCC Lobby A, Table: P23
Elena Savoy, Wildwood IB World Magnet School with Shamiram Badal and Pratim Sengupta
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Science
We will present NIELS, a novel and fun computer-based learning program to teach and simulate how electron movements create electricity.
LOL @ ISTE: Bring Popcorn and an Open Mind
[Formal Session: Spotlight]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 12:30pm–1:30pm, CCC 505/506
Saul Rockman, Rockman Et Al Inc with Michael Jay, Heidi Rogers, Ferdi Serim and Elliot Soloway
Professional Learning : Student, Teacher, and/or Administrator Leader Preparation
The usual collection of punsters, jokesters, storytellers, and really terrible singers strive to explain why technology is so important in education.
Technology, Pedagogy, and Content in Preservice Teacher Education
[Informal Session: Poster]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 1:00pm–3:00pm, CCC Lobby A, Table: P09
Ronald Abate, Cleveland State University with Dennis DeCoulo and Cindy Kovalik
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced)
Learn about the efforts of a consortium of Ohio universities to develop, test, and implement a preservice educational technology textbook consistent with the TPACK framework.
21st-Century Learning Audit: Assessing District Technology and Learning Systems
[Informal Session: Poster]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 1:00pm–3:00pm, CCC Lobby A, Table: P20
Greg Wilborn, Colorado Springs School District 11 with John Kuglin
School Improvement : Educational Visions/Planning
Learn how to audit your district’s technology infrastructure, instructional tools, and classroom learning environments to map a successful route to 21st-century learning.
Online vs. Face-to-Face Learning in Teacher Education: Some Significant Differences
[Research Paper: Roundtable]
Monday, 6/28/2010, 12:30pm–1:30pm, CCC 304, Table: 7
Ashley Addis, Carterville Unit #5 School District with Karen Grove and Neal Strudler
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced)
This mixed-methods study analyzes similarities and differences in implementation and outcomes in face-to-face and online sections of an introductory educational technology course for teacher candidates
1-to-1 or 3-to-1 Access: Is There Any Substantial Difference?
[Research Paper: Presentation]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 2:00pm–3:00pm, CCC 304
Mike Dronen, Stillwater Area Public Schools with Debra Ingram
School Improvement : One-to-One Initiatives
Two schools, same district, 1,000 students each. One with a 1-to-1, the other with a 3-to-one. After five years, what’s the difference?
Change from the Radical Center of Education
[Formal Session: Spotlight]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 2:00pm–3:00pm, CCC 403/404
Douglas Johnson, Mankato Area Public Schools
Professional Learning : Administrative Development
This presentation suggests 10 principles to follow from the radical center of education that will result in positive change in education.
Evaluating the New Learning Ecology: 1-to-1 Learning Environments
[Research Paper: Presentation]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 2:00pm–3:00pm, CCC 304
Jennifer Tingen, North Carolina State University with Rodolfo Argueta, Jenifer Corn, Ruchi Patel and Daniel Stanhope
School Improvement : One-to-One Initiatives
Discover what we’re learning from the NC 1:1 Learning Technology Initiative: Year 2 Evaluation Study of Laptops in NC High Schools.
Classrooms for the Future: Development of 21st-Century Skills
[Research Paper: Presentation]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 3:30pm–4:30pm, CCC 304
Robin Clausen, Penn State University with Jeanne Vilberg
School Improvement : Supporting Research for Technology Implementation, School Reform, & Teaching and Learning
Classrooms for the Future–Pennsylvania’s statewide laptop initiative–has changed how teachers integrate 21st-century skills into learning environments and how students acquire these skills.
ISTE/NCATE Accreditation Standards and Program Reviewer Preparation
[Formal Session: Birds-of-a-Feather]
Tuesday, 6/29/2010, 4:45pm–6:15pm, CCC 605
Lajeane Thomas, Louisiana Tech University
Professional Learning : Student, Teacher, and/or Administrator Leader Preparation
Learn more about ISTE/NCATE Accreditation standards for Technology Facilitation, Technology Leadership, and Secondary Computer Science Education programs and process for becoming an ISTE/NCATE Program Reviewer.
Visit with Colorado Students Who Invent, Engineer, Create, and Design!
[Informal Session: Student Showcase]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 8:00am–10:00am, CCC Lobby A, Table: SS 3
Larry Beer, OpenWorld Learning with Lysa Stewart and LeAndrea Walter
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
OpenWorld Learning students (grades 3-8) will share projects and visual presentations with their reflections and findings. Areas include: robotics, animation, graphic design, and computer programming
Mobile Zebra: Using QR Codes to Enhance the Classroom Experience
[Informal Session: Poster]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 8:00am–10:00am, CCC Lobby A, Table: P01
Laura Jacob, McGuffey School District with Allison Burke
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Learning with Mobile Devices
Learn how to create engaging, extended learning opportunities for students with mobile devices and QR Codes. Participants will create an integrated lesson by session’s end.
iDEA: Teach Core Content through the Filmmaking Process
[Informal Session: Poster]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 8:00am–10:00am, CCC Lobby A, Table: P17
Stacy Ringo, Interactive Digital Educ Acad (iDEA) with Emily Mallory
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Multimedia/Video/Digital Storytelling/Newscasting
The Interactive Digital Education Academy (iDEA) trains teachers to integrate the filmmaking process into core content through PSAs, stop motion projects, and short films.
How ITEST Projects Are Meeting NAEP’s Technological Literacy Framework
[Formal Session: Panel]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 8:30am–9:30am, CCC 503
Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert, Education Development Center Inc with Laura Allen, Katherine Hayden and Melissa Koch
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : STEM
ITEST projects are using innovative technologies to engage students and their teachers. Hear some unique strategies that also meet the new NAEP Technological Literacy Framework.
Tinkering Toward Technology Literacy
[Formal Session: Lecture]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 10:30am–11:30am, CCC 605
Sylvia Martinez, Generation YES
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Literacies for the Information/Creativity Age
Combine tinkering and technology and you have a time-honored tradition that allows imagination and creativity to lead the way to technology literacy.
Hands-On Robotics, GPS/GIS, and Programming Intervention for Middle School Youth
[Formal Session: Lecture]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 10:30am–11:30am, CCC 501/502
Tracy Pracheil, University Of Nebraska–Lincoln with Bradley Barker
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : STEM
Discover how evaluation shows that the 4-H GEAR-Tech-21 Program increases science, technology, engineering, and mathematics knowledge, competencies, and attitudes among middle school youth.
Crap Detection 101: Educator Call to Action
[Formal Session: Spotlight]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 10:30am–11:30am, CCC Four Seasons Ballroom 2/3
Howard Rheingold, Stanford University
Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Literacies for the Information/Creativity Age
Attendees will leave inspired, informed, and ready to both develop and share best practices for Internet literacy and critical thinking with their students.
Auditing the ICT Vocational Self-Efficacy of Teacher Education Undergraduates
[Research Paper: Presentation]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 12:00pm–1:00pm, CCC 304
Romina Jamieson-Proctor, University of Southern Queensland with Peter Albion and Glenn Finger
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced)
This paper reports how two Australian universities are enhancing the ICT vocational self-efficacy and technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) of preservice teachers.
Analyzing HEAT of Teacher Work Samples in Preservice/Advanced Teacher Education
[Research Paper: Presentation]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 12:00pm–1:00pm, CCC 304
Marge Maxwell, Western Kentucky University with Rebecca Stobaugh and Janet Tassell
Professional Learning : Teacher Education (Preservice & Advanced)
Find out about research analyzing preservice/advanced teacher instructional design using the HEAT matrix.
The Australian Digital Education Revolution
[Formal Session: Panel]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 12:00pm–1:00pm, CCC 703
Jason Zagami, Australian Council for Computers in Educ with ACCE Study Tour Members ACCE Study Tour Members
School Improvement : Educational Visions/Planning
Members of the Australian ACCE Study Tour describe and compare the Australian Digital Education Revolution with Canadian and U.S. initiatives.
IMPACT: Effects of Instructional Technology on K-12 Teachers and Students
[Research Paper: Presentation]
Wednesday, 6/30/2010, 1:30pm–2:30pm, CCC 304
Melinda Mollette, North Carolina State University with Amy Overbay and Tricia Townsend
School Improvement : Assessing Technology Integration Programs
This session will report the longitudinal effects of IMPACT, a technology integration model, on K-12 students and teachers, including effects on achievement, attitudes, and technology skills.
