ITSC+2009

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=5 teachers from TRSD had the opportunity to attend the Instructional Technologies Strategies Conference in Portland February 15-17. Below we posted a summary of what workshops we attended.=

//If you attended ITSC please enter the workshops you attended. If you attended the same workshop as someone else please feel free to add to their post.//
=**Rob Saunders ITSC workshops attended: **= __1. Oregon EdTech Cadre__ There were several topics during this session:
 * Use of [|voicethread]- audio, video and text comments. A great tool for the classroom and reflection.
 * Virtual Manipulatives in math and science. I have a good list if you are interested. Here is an example on the [|Colorado Physics website]
 * How to "drop back and punt" when the internet isn't working :)

__2. Activclassroom and Research-__ 3. __Sir Ken Robinson Keynote__
 * Using the Promethean Activboard and Classroom Response systems to utilize the elements described by Robert J. Marzano //The Art and Science of Teaching//-
 * Include The Learning Goal at The Top of Every Page- Ticker tapes are cool for this...
 * What will I do to help students effectively interact with new knowledge?
 * What will I do to help students practice and deepen their understanding of new knowledge?
 * What will I do to help students generate and test hypotheses about new knowledge?
 * What will I do to engage students?
 * What will I do to establish or maintain classroom rules and procedures?
 * What will I do to recognise and acknowledge adherence and lack of adherence to clasroom rules and procedures?
 * What will I do to establish and maintain effective relationships with students?
 * What will I do to communicate high expectations for all students?
 * What will I do to develop effective lessons organized into a cohesive unit?
 * It was a good session to show the capability of the software and how it serves to engage students.
 * I was impressed by his accolades, he was too.
 * "transformation" of the education system is necessary to increase creativity
 * students loose innate creativity- percentages were staggering. 96% Kindergartners "genius in creativity" to 5th graders 35% ( can't remember exact percentages)
 * standardized testing can serve a purpose but shouldn't drive or direct us

4. __Mathematics and Technology__ 5. XTreme Teamwork media type="custom" key="3164538" media type="youtube" key="seOQyMvG99w" height="285" width="340"media type="youtube" key="QYaWNYXpBis" height="285" width="340" 6. iphone/ipod touch in the classroom 7. [|wii controller into a whiteboard.]- I enjoyed this session, the possibilities with $50 is amazing! I was thinking that you would actually want to project the image on a dull surface rather than the normal whiteboard (shiny) surface. The wiimote interactive whiteboard tool provides some amazing functionality on a budget. Greg attended the same meeting. Very useful. The web page info is listed here: http://www.wiimotewhiteboardhq.blogspot.com/ We picked up 2 led pens so we are ready to try making our own wiiboard. I've attached two of the key videos that explain what we did.
 * technology used: clickers, document cam, projector
 * I liked the activity we did- problem solving- we all entered our numeric response, displayed the variety of answers on the screen (and there were a lot for a seemingly simple problem). we were asked to explain why someone got an answer different than you.
 * websites to increase collaboration and communication and teamwork in the classroom
 * www.wikispaces.com- ease of use for anyone, embed anything in a wiki.
 * google docs and google forms- Tim had some great ideas for using google forms for essays:
 * [|mwsnap image capture]
 * [|www.nicenet.org]- discussion forums
 * [|www.gaggle.net] for free, safe, secure email accounts
 * an excellent internet safety discussion: no "NAL"- (name age and location ) in user names 8 characters, universially unique everywhere. We need to teach learners how to "cross the street" we are crossing guards.
 * Also discussed cyberbullying
 * a firefox add-on called Download helper to save youtube videos, etc. to hard drive.
 * these devices could potentially be an all-in-one solution for graphing calculators, classroom activities- students could use these devices across the curriculum.
 * we investigated many different apps and their application in the classroom-
 * epicentral- a nice app with an integrated connection with real-time USGS earthquake data
 * quick plot- a graphing calculator on the ipod- listen to music and do math?
 * [|blogging from the iphone using word press-] I posted to the blog with screen capture images from my iphone. cool!

1. A comparison between the Wiiboard and commercial interactive whiteboards: media type="youtube" key="BSDxc2kFjms" height="344" width="425"

2. Make your own LED pen: media type="youtube" key="czs2oJZY7hU" height="344" width="425"

Greg Patch Attended the following ITSC Workshops: Good explanation of new audio and movie features in GE5.
 * Google Projects -**

The key point is that you should use an external audio recorder when interviewing for a clear audio track. When you record the audio you need to clap or use some type of clapboard when you begin recording. This clap will show up on the audio track as a sharp line and is used to synchronize different audio tracks. Good camera - Nikon D-90 for pictures and better video than a video camera. Inexpensive video camera - Kodak Zi 6 Audio recorder - Zoom H4
 * Audio in Movie Making** -

Great class that we can use to make an affordable board. I've added information to Rob Saunder's Wii section above.
 * Making your own interactive whiteboard (Wiiboard)** -

Good explanations of shutter speed, iso, aperture/f-stops. The Nikon D-90 is a very good SLR camera to buy because it gives great video as well as pictures. Info from the session: http://alasmedia.wikispaces.com/itsc+portland Video Programs - imovie for Mac Adobe Premiere Elements for PC. Check prices through OETC.org or Techhead.org for home version. = = =Chris Jelderks' ITSC NOTES =
 * Pictures in Storytelling** -

I attended the following workshops:
//**This is the list that I compiled from just 2 days at ITSC!!!! There are plenty of new software, tools, and tips for you to access and use in your classroom. Download, explore, and REALIZE the POTENTIAL of using some of this FREE stuff in your class.
 * ===21st Century Classroom w/Microsoft===
 * ===Q&A with Ken Robinson===
 * ===Writesite 4.0 Taking the writing process online===
 * ===Historical Documentaries===
 * ===A Day in the Life--Dawn to Dusk: A day in the life of a tech-enriched classroom===
 * ===Extreme Makeover: Education Edition===

**//

====**[|Microsoft Live@Edu]-**- "is the ultimate suite of applications - mobile, desktop and web-based - to help your students collaborate on campus, and create a community that lasts a lifetime."====
 * Coos Bay School District is using it to administer e-mail service with adminstrative features that improve online safety. Because the costs are free, the district is saving over $10,000 annually.


 * Microsoft Office LIVE—[|www.officelive.com]**
 * Create a free webpage, store documents online for free, FREE tips for teachers and cool software to download. Explore and share.
 * Microsoft is really doing a good job at getting FREE stuff out there for us to use…search around Microsoft and you will find neat things
 * **[|http://research.microsoft.com]-- C**ool up-to-date software you can download and use.

[|SKYDRIVE]**—[|http://skydrive.live.com]**
 * FREE HOSTING of YOUR FILES online for access anywhere you can get online. 25G of space!!!!

[|Photosynth]—[|www.photosynth.net]t
 * An amazing photo editor that “stitches” photos together to create HUGE interactive panoramics. The example has over 600 pictures stitched together. Download to view to explore and then download to FREE program to make your own….

[|MESH]-- **[|www.mesh.com]**
 * Access your home computer from anywhere in the world. Access, “MESH” together multiple devices at once: blackberry, iphone, etc.

Royalty Free MUSIC--for documentary background music, etc
 * It’s out there, find and download.

Microsoft **[|Songsmith]**--
 * Sing into your PC mic and this FREE software will make up music to accompany you….
 * Have kiddos make up jingle for a project????
 * I had troubles downloading it…

Microsoft [|ICE]
 * An ADVANCED panoramic editor.

Google **“Best of Web 2.0 Sites”** and you will find many good sites to use that are web-based and FREE!!! Pay attention to Blogs, for there are many links to great sites for you to follow there.


 * SCIENCE TEACHERS!!!- **

Worldwide Telescope-**- [|http://www.worldwidetelescope.org]**
 * Explore the UNIVERSE with this Google Earth “ish” software.
 * Another Microsoft Labs software for FREE.
 * Similar to GOOGLE SKY

[|PREZI--]- **The new PowerPoint!!!!!**
 * Presentation tool without borders….super cool….great for smart boards, etc….
 * Still in beta mode but you can get in if you say you were in Dembo’s workshop.
 * This is the BOMBER!!!!
 * You will be the man (or woman) if you use this presentation software
 * You will make many friends and become rich if you use this software.

[|Mogulus.com]—super-intense website to do live web streaming….you can hook up multiple cameras to it and embed it anywhere you want

[|Qik.com]**—**use your iphone, and other compatible cameras to turn your phone into a live digital streaming web camera…..set up live video streaming easily in your classroom, special events, Moving On ceremonies, etc…


 * [|Picnik.com]—**FREE online photo editing software…works great and easy to use!!!

[|Blabberize.com]**—**see it for yourself—make anything talk…You can embed this into your own websites…


 * [|Bighugelabs.com]**—lots of cool tools you can use on the web with your photos and stuff: make posters, trading cards, and more.

[|Digitales.us-]-All about how to do digital story books.

[|K12online.com]—Entirely web-based conferences and resources archived for you to see at your own leisure.


 * [|Twitter]****--**Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?
 * Twitter with PLODT.com you can enter your Twitter info with PLODT.


 * [|Yackpack]**
 * A site that can let you call people live on the web at all times—verbal instant messaging…kind of like Interactive Video Conferencing with just voic**e.**


 * [|Google Lit Trips”]**
 * Maps of settings and locations of events and places of classical stories in Google Earth.

[|TinyURL.com]
 * Takes a Long URL and converts it to a small one.\
 * You can even make custom URLs

[|Let Me Google That For You]
 * Lmgtfy.com
 * Funny way to help someone..


 * Aggregators**: Subscribe to feeds from BLOGS to yourself…**.**
 * [|Google Reader]
 * [|Bloglines.com]
 * You can pull up lists of other people’s blogs with this one and then, in turn, join their feeds yourself…a good way for Professional Development

[|Delicious.com]
 * ONLINE—Favorite organized with TABS not Folders
 * Instead of using bookmarks and folders you use TABS to organize sites.
 * Set up bookmark sites for all classes…with Aggregators….move to district-wide

[|Stickeysorter]—
 * A fun way to sort “sticky notes” online.
 * Brainstorm in class and teach students how to organize ideas for writing, categorizing, etc….

[|Crappygraphs]**--**Build quick graphs in this easy to use format.


 * WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE**: everyone needs a set.

**Moodle**—create an online classroom with warm-ups, discussions (with-in, and with other classes) assignments, blogs, podcasts, assignments, etc) all from one virtual classroom: set it up your own.

 * ====ORVSD has Moodle hosting for free. Go to http://www.orvsd.org, see the TRSD website or contact Rob Saunders**.**====


 * [|Clickers]**--[|http://www.classroomclickers.com]
 * Student response system for classroom….forget the slate, go technical…
 * Are compatible with ESIS
 * You can set up higher level thinking questions to set up discussions—show the graphs between the two…..

[|Holodisplays]—rear projection screens---hard, plastic-like material that enhances light….all sizes available.
 * Made out of Central Point


 * Historical Documentaries**
 * [|PhotoStory]—Google PhotoStory and download for free! An easier way to make documentaries than by using MovieMaker, even though I prefer MovieMaker myse**lf.**


 * [|Garageband.com]—v**oice editing software. FREE—use with **PhotoStory

[|Audacity]**
 * Another audio only editing software
 * Exports as an mp3—Free Download


 * [|Community Clips]**
 * =====FREE Screencasing from MS Office online—create your own instructional videos=====
 * =====Like Adobe CAPTIVATE, but FREE!!!=====
 * =====Watch size of movie fil**e**=====
 * =====Watch size of movie fil**e**=====


 * Math TEACHERS!!!!!**
 * **MS OFFICE 2007**
 * **MATH ADD-IN**
 * Equation add-in is really nice to make equations with and help solve problems with kiddo.
 * It also makes graphs of the equations in 3D!!!!


 * MS PowerPoint 2007**—TRICKS—stomso.spaces.live.com—grab bag fro educators….links and everything PowerPoint


 * Look for the quick toolbar and learn how to add hot buttons
 * Especially—style and size
 * Templates
 * Use them more with kiddos….
 * Design
 * Making pre-writes, argument mapping.
 * PPT FLEX—helps you move around PPT 2007 seamlessly between different presentations.
 * Go to Microsoft homepage and find links that give you tip and tricks for all your software needs**.**


 * [|OneNote 2007]—MS Office 2003/2007**
 * Take notes over video files at the same time
 * OneNote 2007 portfolio shows how other teachers are using it around the world.
 * You can “Print” into OneNote
 * Thumbtak is a beta version….
 * Many people are using this to stay organized….
 * Screen clippings—like Screen shot, but you can adjust and crop; use with OneNote
 * Look for other versions on the web, like SNAGIT, to use

[|The BRAIN]—similar to Onenote. FREE
 * Go to the site and watch the demonstration video.

[|Shareview/Shared View]—**Google Shared View and download free from Microsoft.**

 * Microsoft SharedView is a fast, easy way to share documents and screen views with small groups of friends or coworkers; anytime, anywhere. Use SharedView to put your heads together and collaborate - create, convey, and communicate…across physical boundaries, through firewalls, and down to the smallest details
 * Work in real time with other people—link up to 15 computers at once
 * Pretty cool for conferencing.

====[|WriteSite 4.0*]-An inexpensive site that allows teachers to set up online essay prompts, where students can peer edit, review, revise and submit essays. Right now you can get access for free. Next year there is a small fee**.**====

**[|LEARN 360]****-**-//The// **//NEW//** //choice for streaming media.//
Outstanding K-12 content from **PBS, National Geographic, Standard Deviants, Slim Goodbody, Sunburst Visual Media™.** and dozens of other educational video producers. We provide the resources you need to cover your curriculum.
 * Hand-selected video clips provide targeted curriculum support.
 * Easily accessible from school or home 24/7.
 * The only streaming service to offer slide show capability.
 * Cutting-edge digitization brings you the best quality streaming media in the classroom and at home.
 * **__We have the ability to access this tool through the ESD they will set you up with an account. Try this link:__ http://media.soesd.k12.or.us/**

[|PC2GO]

 * Good PCs, Tablet PCs and more...

[|BUZZWORD]--Rob M. told me about this one....:)

 * ====Adobe's new online word processor====
 * ====Powerful features====
 * ====It's FREE and sounds like it is better than other online writing sites.====

That's it!!!! WOW--so much stuff to learn, huh?

One more: [|TEACHERTUBE].com--

 * Tired of sifting through YouTube for a quick, responsible video for class? Try TEACHERTUBE today!