CUE Los Angeles Tech Fair 2008
Come to the CUE Los Angeles Tech Fair!
Keynote Speaker: ROBERT CRAVEN:
21st-Century Learning Challenge
Become "The Next National Teaching Star." The challenge: Create a 21st-Century Learning Environment with meaningful instruction for a classroom full of deserving students.In 60 minutes you will be inspired to take advantage of Web 2.0 technologies, the Flat World, ubiquitous on-demand learning, NCLB, and your favorite technologies to create the 21st-Century Learning Environment and fill it with meaningful curriculum. Taking a cue from the reality television game shows, challenge yourself to envision 21st-Century classrooms, curriculum and methods of teaching. Making use of the numerous resources available online, at the school site, through districts and organizations, give the traditional classroom a makeover. Learn how educators around the globe are using free and low-cost services to dramatically redesign both student learning and their own professional learning. Leave with the skills and inspiration to meet the 21st-Century Learning Challenge and become the next National Teaching Star.
Robert EM Craven is an educator with a technology obsession. An educator since 1993, Robert began his true teaching career at South Gate Middle School, one of the largest middle schools in the country. At South Gate, Robert quickly realized the impact technology made on both his teaching and student learning; this discovery started him on his endless journey into the integration, development and practice of technology and curricular integration. Currently, Robert is an Educational Technology Coordinator for the Orange County Department of Education, in charge of online learning, professional development and emerging technologies. Robert is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher, and was recognized as one of the "Best of NECC" presenters in 2007. He is a frequent presenter at conferences both in California and nationally speaking on topics ranging from iPods to 21st Century Classroom design, Podcasting to Web 2.0 and more. When not presenting Robert can be found at the local coffee shop, airport, or baseball field plugged into the grid as digitalroberto.
Where:
Virgil Middle School
152 North Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Fees:
Pre-registration for the 2008 Tech Fair is now closed. Please attend the fair and plan to pay $50 with check or cash. We cannot guarantee availability of any workshops, but there are many workshops that are not full.
Late registrants are advised that lunch orders for the CUELA Tech Fair were submitted on 11/10/2008. Anyone registering after that date should note that, pending availability, lunch will be served to them only after earlier registrants receive their lunches. We regret that we cannot accommodate special requests. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 15, 2008.
When:
November 15, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Workshops:
Registration Questions:
techfair(at)cuelosangeles.org
(add us to your address book)
Credit Option—NEW FOR 2008!
One unit of Continuing Education credit is available for purchase through the University of Southern California for $30. In addition to the $30 payment, you are required to write a paper that is a maximum of two pages in length about the CUELA Tech Fair. Please submit a copy of your paper, the registration form, and your check for $30 made payable to USC and mail to:
Jessica Manzone, Program Specialist
Office of Professional Development Programs
1149 S Hill St Suite H375
Los Angeles, CA 90015-2240
(213) 743-1543
jmanzone@usc.edu
Pre-registration is closed. Please come to the fair on November 15, 2008 and sign in before the first workshop.
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Check-in (name tags, lunch tickets, raffle entry) |
| 8:30–9:30 | Workshops: Session 1 |
| 9:45–10:45 | Workshops: Session 2 |
| 11:00–11:45 | Keynote: Robert Craven |
| 11:45–12:30 p.m. | Lunch—Free to pre-registered attendees! |
| 12:45–1:45 | Workshops: Session 3 |
| 2:00–3:00 | Workshops: Session 4 |
| 3:00–3:30 | Closing comments and giveaways! |
Workshops
- Google Earth:
(for Mac/PC users) Session 1
Come learn how you can use Google Earth in your classroom. Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings and even explore galaxies in the Sky. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places and share with others.Mike Leffin,
Los Angeles County Office of Education- Podcasting with Kids:
Empowering Creative Expression and Achievement (for Mac/PC users) Session 1
Learn how to design lessons that integrate podcasting and higher order thinking skills with the curriculum. In this workshop, participants will view some exemplary projects that showcase how podcasting can be utilized to enhance teaching and learning with kids. Attendees will also learn hands-on some tips and tricks for designing projects with clear communication and innovative thinking.TechSavvy Girlz,
Fullerton School District- iLife in the Classroom:
(for Mac users) Dual Session 1–2
Whether a classroom has a few computers or the students ratio is 1 to 1, iLife can help you create lessons that engage and connect students to the curriculum. In this workshop, participants will find how students and teachers will flourish using this tool. Using the iLife suite of applications will help teachers meet the needs of the students in their class.Gigi Kelley,
Fullerton School District- SMART Board Tips and Tricks:
(for Mac/PC users) Dual Session 1–2
Maximize the use of your SMART Board interactive whiteboard by learning the advanced features available to you through Notebook software. These features will enhance your instruction and take you beyond the basic interactive whiteboard user.Amy Lynch,
SMART Technologies- Stop Animation on a Shoe String Budget:
Stop Animation with Frames (for Mac/PC users) Dual Session 1–2
Learn how to engage students in the curriculum with stop-motion animation as you explore the techniques of stop-motion animation using clay, construction paper, toys, time-lapse, and more. They will use digital cameras to take pictures and combine the still images into an animation.James Kosako,
Hillcrest Christian School- VMSCasting (The Next Level Beyond Podcasting):
StudioThirtySeven.com (for Mac/PC users) Dual Session 1–2
The presenter will discuss and share the effectiveness of how technology has shaped his teaching and the students in his classroom. This workshop will take teaching to another level. VMSCasting, Podcasting, Screencasting, and Instant Messaging have become the standard of teaching in his classroom, affectionately referred to as StudioThirtySeven by his students. Attendees will also learn the implementation of these technologies to facilitate SV Teaching and Projection Teaching.George Cheung,
South Hills High- VoiceThread and Digital Storytelling:
(for Mac/PC users) Dual Session 1–2
VoiceThread is a free online media album that can hold essentially any type of media (images, documents and videos) and allows people to make comments using audio or text - and share them with anyone they wish. A VoiceThread allows group conversations to be collected and shared in one place, from anywhere in the world. Voicethread takes classroom digital storytelling to a new level with the ability to collaborate locally or globally.Janice Stearns,
LAUSD Local District 6, Office of Instruction- Web 2.0 and the Future of Education (for Mac/PC users)
Dual Session 1–2
Web 2.0 is fundamentally changing the ways by which students of the Millennial Generation (ages 4–25) interact with information. The new interactive tools that make the social nature of Web 2.0 so appealing to our students can also be used to help to foster a new learning environment for this age group in school.Jeff Williams,
Los Angeles County Office of Education CTAP Region 11/ITO- CyberSafety:
Resources for Educators Teaching Responsible Use (for all users) Session 2
Be smart about CyberSafety! Come learn about free resources that can assist you in educating our students and children to be safe and responsible users of the amazing technologies they access every day.Michele Parga,
Los Angeles County Office of EducationPam Korporaal,
Los Angele County Office of Education- Sketchup the World (for Mac/PC users)
Session 2
Learn how to create the world in 3D with Google's free application, Google Sketchup. Create everything from the Arc de Triomph to your school.Gerardo Martinez,
NLMUSD
- Classroom Blogging (for Mac/PC users)
Session 3
Get started with blogging in your classroom. Build 21st Century Literacy skills. Blogging allows your students to publish to a global audience.Jose Rodriguez,
Humphreys Avenue Elementary- Google for Educators:
Free Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom (for Mac/PC users) Session 3
Test drive Google’s latest and greatest free online tools! Engage and empower your students as you enrich the learning environment. We'll explore a variety of Google's online tools for you and your students.Nancy Moore,
Los Angeles County Office of Education- Senteo (for Mac/PC users)
Session 3
Assess and engage your students with Senteo, the interactive student response system from SMART Technologies. Learn how this tool integrates seamlessly with SMART Notebook software and provides the teacher with valuable formative and summative assessment data.Amy Lynch,
SMART Technologies- Using iPods to Support Language Acquisition (for Mac/PC users)
Session 3
iPods are an amazingly powerful tool that teachers can use to expand the walls of their classrooms. Language acquisition is a time and repetition heavy task. iPods allow students to listen to directions, lessons, and information at a rate, volume, and frequency that benefits their learning style. This session will open the door to possible applications in your curriculum to enhance and extend student learning. This portable learning device isn’t just for listening to music anymore.Shea Denham,
Echo Horizon School- Animate Your Students with Alice:
Get with the Program(ming) (for Mac/PC users) Dual Session 3–4
Alice is a 3D environment designed to be an inviting first exposure to programming using a gallery of hundreds of colorful objects and pre-written code snippets. First-time programmers can drag the snippets into code blocks to make the objects move and interact.Alan Berman,
El Camino Real High School- Digital Images with Ease (for Mac/PC users)
Dual Session 3–4
Let’s make your digital images shine! Come! Engage! And learn how to make your digital picture stand out with ease. Come with an open mind and find out how to make your pictures special. Create stunning visual images with effects and layers that are truly easy to use. Adjust your digital camera images so they look just the way you want for your multimedia projects, presentations, and web pages.James Kosako,
Hillcrest Christian School- HyperStudio:
Multimedia for Multitalented Minds (for Mac users) Dual Session 3–4
Are you ready to provide your students with a media-rich creative tool for multimedia authoring? Join us in this hands-on session and explore the all-new HyperStudio 5. Yes! It's back and it's better than ever. Discover how the new features are easy to use and continue in the HS tradition of enabling you and your students to produce projects that are "living documents" rather than static projects. See for yourself how HyperStudio and your curriculum can transform learning in your classroom.Karen McBride,
Azusa Pacific University and McB Media Publishing- iMovie Magic:
Place Your Students in Scenes (for Mac users) Dual Session 3–4
This presentation is designed to help K-8 teachers address standards and learning goals through research and storytelling. Use digital cameras and a draw program to place students into the imaginative worlds they create to tell stories.Stephanie Penniman,
Plummer Elementary School- Podcasting for Smarties:
Yeah, I'm lookin' at you! (for Mac/PC users) Dual Session 3–4
Podcasts from the best teacher and student smarties from across Los Angeles County will be sampled in this double session as you are taken "hands-on" through the basics of how to create an instructional enhanced podcast. Participants will be provided a number of online resources, including safe posting sites such as CaliforniaStreaming (free trials included!). Although we will work on Macs in GarageBand, the processes provided know no platform. All user levels welcomed.Julie Drake,
Los Angeles County Office of Education- Google: Even More (for Mac/PC users)
Session 4
Find out what other great features Google has to offer; it's "Even More" than you expected.Shannon Tabaldo,
St. Lawrence Martyr School- Make Teacher Websites Useful and Interesting (for Mac/PC users)
Session 4
Learn how to make your own teacher website useful and interesting for your students and their families.Christine Lorenz,
St. Matthew's Parish School- SmartBoard Applications from the Classroom:
Smart Board Every Day (for Mac users) Session 4
This workshop for new Smart Board users will give ideas for making curriculum come alive for your students. Use Smart to teach in all curricular areas, especially for elementary educators.Kathy Proctor,
Longden School