Innovative and Creative Classroom Projects You Can Do!
You know that Innovative and Creative classroom projects meet the #1 ISTE standard. But...sometimes it is difficult to integrate technology into your already busy classroom schedule. Do you feel that you can't do anything more? Will just one more thing added to your day put you over the edge? Want to keep what works but change it up a bit to meet the needs of more students? Don't worry, we will show you how creative teachers bump it up a notch, adding the magic of technology to the process to create a different version of the same product... You will get ideas for enhancing the projects you and your students already do. Do your students write personal narratives? Enhanced podcasts showcase students reading their story illustrated with digital photos of their artwork. Are your students studying about countries of the world and undersea creatures? After the research and written report, students can film themselves giving their oral reports to produce a Movie. Another way students can share their learning is via videoconferencing with another class. Do your students want to share their oral reports with their family&in Texas? Have them share it to iTunes as a podcast, so Grandmom can see it and listen too! We promise that this process of creating innovative and creative classroom projects is easy, available for you on most computers, and you and your kids CAN do it. We will discuss the process from planning to implementation and will share student created-projects. We will allow time for you to ask questions about the how and why of using technology to create innovative and creative projects with your students. Hopefully, we will allay your fears!
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Mrs. Judy Adam - Mac Administrator , South Brunswick District Schools

Ann Jahr - Staff Developer for Technology , South Brunswick District Schools SubCategory: adv tech

Audience: All are Welcome

Building a Rich and Positive Vocabulary
Using Powerpoint, project rubrics and a display of various student works, I will demonstrate how students can use the attributes of their personalities to expand their vocabulary. Various activities build upon each other to enrich the students with positive, sophisticated words for each other. Included will be a demonstration of vocabulary raps, linear arrays and hands-on activities.
Session: 4
Presenter(s):
Mrs. Debra Vena - Language Arts Teacher , Wallace Middle School
SubCategory: Other

Audience: All are Welcome

Strategies for Writing and Responding Across the Genres
We must prepare our children for the changes that are present and may occur in the future on NJASK and HSPA. We must prepare them in Grades K to 12 to be motivated, challenged, and successful writers in all four Genres. They must learn to comprehend and respond to Literature in these Genres as well. This will be a hands on interactive workshop with strategies to increase success in all Genres of Writing. All participants will leave with hands on resources that they can use in tomorrow's lessons and adapt for Differentiation and Learning Styles for all students K to 12 including ESL and Special Education populations.
Session: 1
Presenter(s):
Dr. Michele Barto - Professor and Literacy Consultant , Fairleigh Dickinson University
SubCategory: Language Arts

Audience: All are Welcome

using the Geometer's Sketchpad to teach geometry
I will explain the use and applications of the software "The Geometer's Sketchpad" in geometry instruction. I will illustrate both the process of discovery and further exploration of various results.
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Mr. Juan Tolosa - associate professor of mathematics , richard stockton college of nj
SubCategory: math

A.S.K. the Masters:M.C. Escher and Tesselation!
A.S.K. the Masters is a program designed to utilize A.S.K. test techniques, vocabulary and skills through the use of a master of art and his/her approach to his product. Using the work of M.C. Escher, the unit presented will explain and demonstrate TESSELATION. A.S.K. the Masters is a cross curricular approach fostering higher level thinking skills and better comprehension by creating a piece of art using the technique of the master integrated with A.S.K. skills. This lesson is geared to 3rd and 4th grade students, but can be used at any level. During the session a Powerpoint presentation on M.C. Escher will be given followed by a hands on opportunity to make a tesselation.
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Mrs. Teresa Gragg - Elementary Art Educator , Brigantine Elementary School
SubCategory: Other

Does the use of a structured format improve a students understanding of math problems demonstrated by their assessments?
Does the use of a structured format improve a students understanding of math problems demonstrated by their assessments? The students in this study receive instruction in my math resource room. They are required to follow the 8th grade curriculum of pre-algebra and the testing preparation skills. All 8th graders complete problems of the day, which are known as GEPA Trivia questions, which are multi-step word problems that involve testing strategy skills. The word problems are real life mathematical problems that practice standardized testing skills. I know from previous years of administering the GEPA test to special education students that most students do not even attempt to answer these types of questions. Consequently, I had to figure out a way to help my current students answer the questions to get the best score that they could achieve on the state standardized test. There were a few problems to address prior to the proper implementation of a possible successful strategy to help students answer word problems. The first problem was to figure out why do students not answer these types of questions. I conducted a discussion at the beginning of the school year where I asked them why they do not answer the word problem questions. Students responded that they did not know where to start in solving the problem or what operations to use, and felt anxious because finding the key words, which was taught in prior grades, did not help. The second problem was to analyze how to support the students in recognizing what the problem was really asking. The third problem was to make students remember how to solve the word problems, not only how to understand them. I concluded that repetition and scaffolding of word problems would be a good strategy. I informed the students of the process of completing the GEPA Trivia questions and the final assessment with the structured format. I chose to have students complete the problems six times, three that were guided and three independently, prior to being tested. The actual planned time for GEPA Trivia questions can be seen in Appendix A, which is the lesson plans for the study time frame. The GEPA Trivia questions are the first thing to be accomplished daily and are listed as the problem of the day. The other eighth grade classes complete the problem independently only once and then the problem is reviewed. Students in other eighth grade classes are tested on the problem after they reach five GEPA Trivia problems. From the understanding of how the curriculum is set up and students perspectives on GEPA material, I tried to figure out a technique to help students become confident and then answer the word problems with an understanding of the mathematical concepts. The following provides a detailed account of how I conducted my action research project. I developed a strategy that included students participating in a three-cycle program of math word problems and an assessment. Each word problem required practicing the same skill, but with different numbers. As a whole group, the class followed my direction using a think aloud approach towards the problem and filled in structured worksheets, which are semi-concrete mathematical representations. Students received peer feedback as I worked through the group problems on the boards. I would call on students to tell me what to do first or next in order to solve the problem. Finally, students independently completed a word problem using the group-completed problem as a guideline. All GEPA Trivia questions were read to the students. Then students were asked if they had any more questions. Students then worked independently. I walked around to check to see if student were on task and working on the problem. I answered questions and reread the questions as needed per student. After all six problems were completed, the cycle began again. However, in the second and third cycle the numbers were changed, but the same math skills were presented using similar questions. After all three cycles were completed students were assessed on their performance of six similar problems. All six problems have been presented to the student six times, three of which have been guided by me and three that have been worked on independently. Prior to the final assessment, I reviewed each problem and strategy. I asked for final questions. The next day student took the final assessment. The final assessment demonstrated the usefulness of the implementation of a structured format used to help resource room students to successfully understand and answer word problems. Data is displayed in Appendix B and C. Appendix B is the cycle questions and Appendix C contains the final assessment results. Students were able to use calculators and the questions were read to the students for all three cycles and the final assessment. Students worked independently on all questions within the cycles. Students were not able to use previous cycle work to help them answer the questions.
Session: 4
Presenter(s):
Ms. Lisa Yaccarino - Special Education Teacher , Pleasantville
SubCategory: special

Scoring Like the Pros: Using Holistic Assessment in Your Classroom
Participants will learn how holistic assessment of extended response items is carried out on large-scale tests, such as the NJASK and HSPA. Participants will have the opportunity to practice scoring student work samples following the standards and practices used on the statewide exams and learn how to apply similar standards and practices in day-to-day classroom assessments of student work. As a result of this workshop participants will be able to help their own students to capably self-assess their own work and thereby improve their own performance.
Session: 4
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ron Tinsley - Assistant Professor , Richard Stockton College
SubCategory: special

Audience: All are Welcome

Strategies to Eliminate Bullying, Promote Respect and Build Community
This training program will teach participants strategies they can use to eliminate bullying, promote respect and build community within their school communities. These strategies include how to mobilize peer pressure to eliminate bullying and conflict, enable students to develop greater emotional intelligence, provide both bullies and victims with the help that they need and inspire students to grow into their best selves. Participants will also be given an opportunity to discuss what they have done to create more respectful and peaceful school communities.
Session: 4
Presenter(s):
Mr. Nate Terrell - Trainer/Consultant , Organizational Growth, Inc.
SubCategory: charactereducation

Audience: All are Welcome

Strategies to Help Boys Succeed in School
This program will teach participants the reasons boys often lag behind girls in school and strategies to help boys succeed both academically and socially. These strategies include specific techniques to enable boys to mobilize their energy towards achievement, develop greater focus and impulse control, ignite their passions and view school as highly relevant to their lives. Participants will also be given an opportunity to discuss both the challenges and successes they have had in teaching boys. Finally, participants will brainstorm ideas to create a school within which all boys are able to achieve success.
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Mr. Nate Terrell - Trainer/Consultant , Organizational Growth, Inc.
SubCategory: charactereducation

Audience: All are Welcome

Using Reflective Practice to Improve Teaching and Learning
Reflective practice serves as the cornerstone for developing and transforming classroom practice. Effective reflection requires the analysis of one's own teaching in collaboration with fellow teachers. Through supportive dialogue teachers can help each other to improve their own sense of effectiveness in the classroom and that ultimately translates into improved student performance. In this demonstration participants will see video examples of teachers engaging in the process of improving their practices through reflection and cogenerative dialoging. Participants will then have the opportunity to engage in the reflective process through viewing videoclips and dialouging with peers in a supportive professional environment. Participants will be introduced to methods they may later use in improving their own teaching through reflective practices.
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ron Tinsley - Assistant Professor , Richard Stockton College

Kim Lebak - Assistant Professor , Richard Stockton College SubCategory: special

Audience: All are Welcome

What About Me?
This a great ice breaker activity for your whole class. We use this activity to create understanding within our classrooms. Great For beginning of the school year!
Session: 1
Presenter(s):
Ms. Dawn Bell - 6th Grade Teacher , Wallace Middle School

Kimberly Foster - 6th Grade Teacher , Wallace Middle School SubCategory: Character Education

Audience: All are Welcome

"Get Rolling with Technology without Re-Inventing the Wheel"
Adhering to the theory that Technology should be the "tool and not the task" (Ian Jukes), this workshop will present participants with ideas and techniques to seamlessly integrate technology into existing lesson plans. Topics will include incorporating "WebQuests, newsletters, brochures, and Multimedia Presentations, thus moving from desk to desktop without artificial "add-ons". Bring a lesson and come prepared to re-invent!!
Session: 4
Presenter(s):
Ms. Toni Fultz Fauntleroy - Teacher Technology Trainer , Galloway Township Public Schools

Marilyn Lewin - Technology Teacher , Galloway Township Public Schools SubCategory: adv tech

Audience: All are Welcome

"Let's Go Global!"
The best way to learn about different countries is by traveling around the world, but thats hard to do with a class of elementary students. Let's Go Global! is a primarily 3rd grade, standards-based global literacy unit that integrates language arts, mathematics, science, social studies with technology. As students travel the globe they also learn about location, weather, climate, languages, geography, creating and reading charts and much, much more. This presentation will take participants through the unit and provide a link to the lesson plans and resources necessary to complete the projects. Although the final projects make use of Macintosh applications, participants can adapt the projects.
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Mrs. Kris Vassos - Technology Teacher/Apple Distinguished Educator , Hillside School, Mount Laurel Schools
SubCategory: Other

A Roundtrip Ticket Around the World...with Google Earth!
Not only is Google Earth a great tool for geography, it can be used to create virtual field trips. After an introduction of Google Earth, we plan to show several virtual tours created by integrating United Streaming into GE. (United Streaming is not required. Other video streaming sites can also be used). Participants will become familiar with how to navigate Google Earth, and they will be able to create "stops" along a virtual tour by adding placemarks. Photos and video clips will be added to the placemarks to enhance the Google Earth "field trip". The participant will walk away with ideas on how to integrate this technology into any subject area.
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Ms. Kristen Estep - Third Grade Teacher , Dr. William Mennies School

Pat Ensslen - Computer Teacher , Dr. William Mennies School SubCategory: special

Audience: All are Welcome

A Walk in the Barrens (CANCELLED)
This workshop will review and highlight technology resources available online that teachers can use to enhance lessons related to the Pinelands of New Jersey. We will also demonstrate how the resources of Google Earth can be adapted and used to develop lessons linked to a variety of Pinelands related topics. Participants will see how highly adaptable Google Earth can be in getting students excited about geography and enabling them to explore a whole host of curricular topics.
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Mr. Thomas Dunn - Consultant , TGD Consulting
SubCategory: social

Anime Studio and Comic Life
New Tools for Mac users
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Mr. Philip Polsinelli - Assistant Director , SRI-ETTC
SubCategory: adv tech

Audience: All are Welcome

Blended Learning Tools: Merging a Traditional Classroom and a Synchronous Learning Experience
The purpose of this synchronous learning demonstration, via web conferencing, is to provide educators with an alternative strategy to engage students in the learning process at a time and place, during the learners available-learning time, away from campus. The demonstration will show the opportunity for online students to participate in a traditional classroom experience, and give traditional students the flexibility of the virtual course experience. The tools for the demonstraton are Smart Technologies Airliner tablet and Notebook software and GoToMeeting web conferencing software.
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Mr. Lester Owens - Assistant Professor II - Academic Skills Math , Camden County College
SubCategory: distancelearning

Developing WebQuests for Learning, Assessing, and Promoting Higher Order Thinking: Pre-service teachers and their trajectory into developing WebQuests
This presentation will introduce the use of WebQuests as a learning and assessment tool that utilize a constructivist approach to helping students learn math and language arts through inquiry technigues that prompt higher order thinking (HOT). Pre-service teachers from the Stockton Teacher Education Program (STEP) who have taken the Technologies for Educators course will share their experience, knowledge, and artifacts in the development and implementation of their WebQuests. Co-Presenters: Miss Audra Schappell, Miss Laura Birchler, Mr. William Kengeter
Session: 1
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ron Caro - Professor , The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Audra Schappell - Pre-service Teacher , The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey SubCategory: Other

Audience: All are Welcome

Electronic Bullying Prevention for Educators
This program explores common Internet terms and shares information about electronic bullying and the various forms that it may take. Educators learn about varied online activities in which students may engage and the potential dangers children and teens may face while involved in these pursuits. Strategies which educators can use to communicate some of the dangers and ways to keep Internet use safe and educational are discussed.
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Mr. Darryl Ensminger - Assoc. Dir. PD , NJEA
SubCategory: Other

Audience: Intermediate

Formative and Informative Assessment Response Pads for Classroom Assessments
Demonstration of the Senteo Response pads integrated with the Smart Notebook Software for Classroom Formative and informative assessments.
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Mr. Joseph Valentini - Certified Master Trainer , Keyboard Consultants, Inc.
SubCategory: Advanced Technology

Audience: All are Welcome

Getting Started on the Moodle
This hands-on workshop will allow users to take the Moodle for a test drive. The presenter will have a Moodle site setup for users to learn how to get started on creating their own Moodle site. Attendees will learn how to upload files, setup calendars, include podcasts and video, and assorted other features built into a Moodle site. Come prepared with files (Word, Excel, etc) to upload to the Moodle. Each attendee will walk away with a CD with all the necessary files and programs to setup a Moodle on a stand-alone computer.
Session: 4
Presenter(s):
Mr. Alan Taylor - Technology Coordinator , Shamong Twp. School District
SubCategory: adv tech

Audience: Intermediate

Google Applications: a Case Study (Sludge Test 2.0)
Google's free Applications suite (sometimes referred to as Google Docs) is a powerful combination of web-based word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs (among others) that are changing the way students and teachers work together on group projects. Northfield Community School implemented Google Applications for its 8th grade students this year, beginning with Mrs. Kathy Fields' Introductory Physical Science (IPS) class. Come to this session to learn how Google Applications helped improve and strengthen a classic group science project - Mrs. Fields' famous "Sludge Test" - by allowing students to collaborate 24/7, in school and at home, throughout all phases of this classic middle school science lab. Hear students, in their own words, describe how Google Applications helped them work together in ways they never had before and what they gained along the way. Finally, learn how to implement Google Applications at YOUR school - and reap the benefits! Presenters: Kevin Jarrett, Technology Facilitator K-4, Google Certified Teacher, Northfield Community School Kathy Fields, 8th Grade Science Teacher, Northfield Community School
Session: 1
Presenter(s):
Mr. Kevin Jarrett - Assistant Director , Northfield Community School
SubCategory: adv tech

Audience: All are Welcome

Improving NJASK/HSPA Scores
Study Island is an entirely web-based NJASK/GEPA/HSPA prep program that uses multiple study modes, including interactive games, to teach and assess each skill outlined in the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. As students work through the self-paced program, teachers and administrators can generate detailed diagnostic reports that track individual and group performance. The Study Island program includes questions that are similar in style to the NJASK/GEPA/HSPA. This helps teachers and administrators with an accurate benchmark of student progress.
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Mr. Richard Prendeville - NJ Program Consultant , Study Island

Denita Daniels - NJ Account Representative , Study Island SubCategory: Other

Audience: Beginners

Inspired By You: Created By Them: The Student Produced Video Showcase
If you are not integrating video into your classroom curriculum, then you are missing a golden opportunity to motivate and inspire your students to be truly creative by unleashing those "higher level critical thinking skills" we often talk about but seldom see. Student planned and produced video projects enhance what they are learning in your classroom. Incorporating video production is simple, fun and exciting. This presentation will showcase many examples of student-made video projects covering almost all subjects and representing a wide range of abilities and technologies.
Session: 1
Presenter(s):
Mrs. Ruthann Meyer - Director TV Studio/Video Production , Brigantine North Middle School
SubCategory: adv tech

Internet Integration Across the K-12 Curriculum
The Internet and the World Wide Web makes a virtual world of information available for students with a click of a mouse. While the Internet is a remarkable resource for educators, organizing and integrating Internet and World Wide Web resources across curriculum areas can be a time consuming and overwhelming task. This presentation gives an overview of various Internet projects (with a focus on virtual field trips), integration strategies and resources.
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Dr. Michael Ruffini - Assistant Professor of Educational Technology , Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
SubCategory: adv tech

Internet Safety for the 21st Century
Internet safety is a major concern of policymakers, media, parents, students, teachers, administrators and the community. Cyber-bullying and areas on the Internet such as social networking sites, gaming sites, and chat rooms will be discussed. Youll leave this session with concrete strategies and resources for incorporating Internet safety into your curriculum.
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Ms. Sandy O'Neil - Educational Technology Specialist , NJDOE

Lt. Keith Halton - Asst. Bureau Chief, Computer Crimes and High Tech , New Jersey State Police SubCategory: Cyber Safety

New MUVEs: Second Life and Your Classroom
Multi-user virtual environments (MUVEs) are 3-D based, virtual worlds. In MUVEs, participants (avatars) can manipulate digital artifacts and communicate with other participants or computer-generated agents. MUVEs are positioned to revolutionize the classroom by providing unique opportunities for experiential learning through simulation, virtual field trip invention, and role-play. Second Life, created by Linden Lab, is currently one of the most popular MUVEs. This session will introduce Second Life, cover ways to integrate it into the classroom, and present benefits and challenges associated with its use. We will begin with a tour of Second Life, briefly demonstrating its features, including moving around, creating objects, finding educational places, utilizing various communication tools. Next, we will discuss possibilities for enhancing classroom instruction throughout the curriculum with Second Life, and present examples of lesson plans we developed to promote learning. We will report our personal experiences as newbie to Second Life and share lessons learned.
Session: 1
Presenter(s):
Dr. Rosalind Metcalf , Richard Stockton College of NJ

Sharon Zerra - Teacher , Millville school
Carmelita Graham SubCategory: Other

Audience: All are Welcome

PLEase PLEase Me! Building Your Own Personal Learning Environment
Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) date back to the 2000s but have become extremely popular recently as the read/write web has exploded with social networking applications. The proliferation of these tools has enabled the emergence of worldwide learning networks involving creative, helpful, and innovative educators LIKE YOU! These networks are ready and waiting for you (and your students) to join and benefit from. They are available free, anytime, anywhere & whether you are in your pajamas on a Sunday morning or at your desk at school (assuming they are not blocked!) This workshop will demonstrate how three particular technologies - Blogs, Twitter, and Ning networks - can be leveraged to build ones own Personal Learning Environment (a.k.a. personal learning network). Participants will experience the power of these tools firsthand and decide which will benefit them most. Those that are new to the technologies presented will leave with the foundation for their PLE established; veterans with existing PLEs will leave with a plethora of new contacts and resources from around the world. When it comes to professional development in the 21st century, remember: Its the network!
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Mr. Kevin Jarrett - Technology Facilitator, K-4 , Northfield Community School
SubCategory: computer

Podcasting for the PC:Quick, Easy and Free
Quick and easy podcasting
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Mr. Philip Polsinelli - Assistant Director , SRI-ETTC
SubCategory: adv tech

Audience: All are Welcome

Podcasts in the Classroom- Multi-grade Level
This session will show various examples of Podcasts we have created for instructional use in various grade levels. Examples include math, science, music and social studies lessons from Kindergarten through High School. We will share our experiences of creating the podcasts as well as using them in our classrooms. Participants will take resources and tips to begin creating their own! The presenters have varied backgrounds including primary as well as high school special education teachers.
Session: 4
Presenter(s):
Miss Amy Johnson - Special Education Teacher , Millville Public Schools

Nina Crain - First Grade Teacher , Millville Public Schools SubCategory: Other

POWERful and INSPIRing Biographies
Through the use of Kidspiration and PowerPoint, students in my Fourth Grade class will present biography reports based on three different novels that they read in literature circles in Reading class. The purpose of this activity is to integrate technology and to offer the different Reading groups a unique platform by which to share their new learning with the other groups. Lisa Swan, our Technology Integration Teacher, will teach the students the basics of PowerPoint; and I will teach the basics of Kidspiration. Then, Lisa will teach the "Import" command to add a Kidspiration timeline to a PowerPoint slide. We plan to recreate this activity in this workshop to offer guests a ready made lesson plan to use in their classrooms the very next day! With the help of student "teachers," attendees will learn the basics of PowerPoint, Kidspiration, and the ability to combine both softwares together to create a POWERful and INSPIRing presentation to use for any content area!
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Ms. Kathryn Suk - Fourth Grade Teacher , Bethlehem Township School District-Conley School

Lisa Swan - Technology Integration Teacher , Bethlehem Township School District-Conley School SubCategory: language

Audience: Beginners

PowerPoint Is Not Just for Presenting Anymore
PowerPoint is Not Just For Presenting Anymore! This workshop demonstrates some extraordinary useful, creative and innovative ways to use PowerPoint as a study skill and time-management tool. The workshop will cover different strategies and techniques to assist students and teachers with classroom management, record keeping, file organization, categorizing and other practical digital storage manipulations. This workshop will feature practical demonstrations and instructions which can be used immediately by students, teachers and/or administrator. Participants will be able to create file a management system, data storage portfolio, research/data collection strategy, photo album and much, much more!
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Ms. Sharon Wright - Technology Coordinator , Pleasantville Public Schools

John Hannigan - Technology Coordinator , Pleasantville Public Schools SubCategory: Other

Audience: All are Welcome

Smart Classroom Design Principles
This workshop will be geared at Technology Coordinators to discuss building Smart Classrooms. It will involve best practices for implementing Smart Boards, projectors, computers, and AV equipment into instructional areas.
Session: 4
Presenter(s):
Mr. Robert Heinrich - Associate Director of Computer Services , Richard Stockton College of NJ
SubCategory: Other

Audience: Advanced

Technology Infusion - A Classroom Model
Are we really integrating technology into our classrooms? What does it look like? I have presented these ideas to students in the education program at Stockton for the past 5 years. The presentation, Technology Infusion: A Classroom Model gives teachers a Three-Component Model for integrating technology into their classrooms. First, participants must understand the difference between using technology to automate and using technology to infor-mate (Zuboff, 1988)  (November, 2001). When we automate, we are using technology to simplify or quicken repetitive tasks (like taking attendance or using Word to write a simple essay). When we use technology to infor-mate, however, we are increasing the students access to high quality information and unique learning experiences. An integrated, infor-mating environment uses technology because what is being done in the classroom can NOT be done without the technology. Next, participants will learn how to integrate technology through a Three-Component Model. Technology Awareness, Relationship Building and Authorship and Empowerment make up the three components. Through these three components students can learn to: use critical thinking skills on the Internet, build relationships, take responsibility for their own work, be held accountable, and work in an any time, any pace, any place environment. Finally, it is important to note that infor-mating assumes a change in teaching method. Therefore, the tools used can range from email to Web 2.0 technologies. Participants will envision what technology integration would like in their own classrooms or schools. And, we will discuss how to make these innovations a real possibility.
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Mr. Scott Sarraiocco - Technology Coordinator , Absecon School District

Technology Integration for the Middle School Classroom
This session will exlpore various ways to integrate technology in the middle school classroom. Students are active learners when they use technology to solve problems, create products, or build relationships. The presentation will include ideas for integrating distance learning, podcasting, GPS recievers, and laptop computers for student use.
Session: 1
Presenter(s):
Ms. Jeanette Cellucci - World History Teacher , Jordan Road School

Jennifer Luff - Director of Curriculum , Somers Point Schools SubCategory: Social

Audience: All are Welcome

Technology Rich Teaching
In this workshop, participants explore a wide array of educational web sites to find amazing resources, including lesson plans in all subject areas, educational newsletters, articles of interest, templates for awards, flyers and classroom documents, rubric generators, strategies of integrating technology, and classroom management tips. The Big Idea of this workshop is that the infusion of technology in the curriculum enhances the learning in the content area, which is called curriculum integration. By the end of this workshop you should be able to: Identify effective integration of technology Identify and use resources for technology integration Compile educational websites for your content area and rade level that support technology integration Identify ways that you can use technology to facilitate higher order thinking in students Differentiate using technology By the end of this workshop participants will have access to: Examples of technology integration Articles of interest Educational Newsletters of interest Templates for awards, flyers and classroom documents Strategies for implementing technology into your classroom Technology rich lesson plans
Session: 1
Presenter(s):
Dr. Carol Ferguson - Supervisor of Instruction , Northfield Community School
SubCategory: Other

Audience: All are Welcome

Top Web 2.0 Tools You May Not Be Using
With the growth of the so-called Web 2.0 world, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest free technology tools available to educators. This session will give attendees the chance see examples and get a first hand taste of: 1. Flickr, a tool for creating interactive images 2. Google Docs, a free replacement for the MS Office suite that allows you to collaborate on word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation files 3. Wikispaces, for making online encyclopedias of your own 4. Edublogs, for creating class and student journals 5. Google Maps, to make your own interactive maps
Session: 2
Presenter(s):
Dr. Douglas Harvey - Associate Professor , Richard Stockton College
SubCategory: Other

Audience: All are Welcome

Using a Moodle & LoTi Results to Create a Constructivst Approach to Teaching
With over 330,000 registered Moodle users worldwide, using a Moodle has been seen being used in school districts as a way of integrating technology into the classroom. But how do you move beyond having a Moodle as a repository for classroom materials? In this session, we will explore how you can utilize both the Moodle and 21st Century DETAILS results to begin to create a more constructivist approach towards teaching. See how students can become involved in their own learning by using a Moodle in your classroom.
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Mr. Alan Taylor - Technology Coordinator , Shamong Twp. School District
SubCategory: adv tech

Audience: All are Welcome

Using Animated Software with Students Experiencing Autism and Communication Disorders
This presentation shares the results of a four month study by a special education teacher and speech pathologist, along with a college assistant professor, working with five students identified as autistic and/or with communication disorders. The presenter will share her experiences in obtaining baseline data on receptive and expressive language skills as a starting point in developing specific technology animated lessons geared to each students current needs. The success of this technology in engaging the students in their own learning and promoting their ability to use language to interact with others will be discussed. Participants will view samples of each of the five students computer animated lessons, see the students reports, and hear the students speaking within the program. Ending language data will be compared to baseline data for discussion of the effectiveness of using such assistive technology to promote the students communication skills.
Session: 1
Presenter(s):
Mr. Ann Marie Pete - Special Education Teacher , Galloway Township Board of Education
SubCategory: language

Using Personal Response Systems to Enhance Student Learning
This class will teach you how to experience the power of interactive PowerPoint in your classroom. With a student response system (SRS),otherwise referred to as personal response system (PRS) or clickers, your students can respond to your questions electronically and you can compile and post the results in real time.
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Mr. Robert Heinrich - Associate Director of Computer Services , Richard Stockton College of NJ
SubCategory: Other

Audience: All are Welcome

Using The Tablet PC In Your Classroom
Come and see how the Tablet PC will enhance your classroom presentation. Two teachers, one math, one social studies, will demonstrate activities from their lessons utilizing the Tablet PC. In addition, information regarding the implementation of the program and resourses will be provided. A question and answer session will be conducted at the conclusion.
Session: 1
Presenter(s):
Mr. Dan Kortvelesy - Supervisor , Mainland Regional HS

Chris Connolly - Teacher
Sue Repetti SubCategory: Technology Integration

Using Web 2.0 Tools & Meeting the Technology Standards
This workshop will provide an introducion to using Web 2.0 tools to integrate technology into the curriculum. We will explore free resources like Photostory, Audacity, Google Earth, and Voicethread that will help you motivate your students. Additional resources and sample lessons that help to meet NJ's Technology Standards will also be shared.
Session: 3
Presenter(s):
Mrs. Betty Napoli - Instructional Technologist , Galloway Township Public Schools
SubCategory: computer

Audience: Intermediate

Web 2.0 and Open Source - What You Need to Know!
Collaborative content tools, wikis, RSS feeds, Ajax, blogs, mashups, social networks, and more. What are these things? How are they are being used? What you should know about them in the school environment? Also, open-source products, Moodle, Ubuntu, and others. How schools are using them? How easy are they?
Session: 4
Presenter(s):
Mrs. Elizabeth Niederberger - President , Zumu Software
SubCategory: computer

When Technology and Art Collide
When Art and Technology Collide See what happens when you take art and integrate technology! With the use of Adobe Photoshop Elements and Digital pictures, see how you and your students could become the sujbect of these famous paintings!
Session: 4
Presenter(s):
Mrs. Kristen Ferrari - Computer Teacher , Bunker Hill Middle School

Bethany Sandone - Art Teacher , Bunker Hill MIddle School SubCategory: Other

Audience: Intermediate