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Description: The potential of technology to transform learning has always been clear, yet the implementation of a technology rich learning environment has been obscured by a fog of complexity and impracticality. However, the latest advancements in hardware are creating new opportunities and, when combined with free solutions, create a powerful mix of ingredients for transforming the learning environment. Come and experience how combining netbooks and open technologies can reshape the culture of school and create an effective, reliable, and sustainable 21st century participatory learning environment.
Presenters: Jim Klein (Saugus Union SD), Arlene Anderson (Saugus Union SD)
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Netbook Resources
Description: From product donations to funding, grant makers extend opportunities for teachers, schools, and districts to apply for support. But support dollars and other contributions are not unlimited. Hear how local, state, and federal funders make their decisions and learn success stories from L.A. County school districts.
Presenters: Becca Langan Bunn (President, Riordan Foundation), Asia Powell (Director for Strategic Programs, Verizon), Gary Carnow (Chief Technology Officer, Pasadena USD), Themy Sparangis (Chief Technology Director, Los Angeles USD), Michele Biagioni - Moderator (ITO)
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Thinkfinity
Verizon Foundation
Description: Join panelists (technology coaches and project coordinators) from two EETT-funded districts as they present how and why providing site-based coach/mentors helped them achieve their grant goals. And explore with our team of experts a few appropriate peer-coaching concepts to help support technology integration efforts in YOUR school/district NOW!
Presenters: Dr. Gina Amenta Shin (Tech Ed Services), Jean Sais (Los Angeles USD), Shelly Bernard (Hacienda La Puente USD), Pat Sanford (Tech Ed Services), Carmen Dean (ITO)
Related Links
EETT Competitive Grant Information
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EETT C Sample Partnership Benefits
Description: The federal E-Rate program impacts virtually all of our districts, schools and classrooms - yet few teachers and site/district administrators understand what they can personally do to help protect and maximize this key source of technology funding. Here are two strategies, presented by panelists from two districts, to help you NOW!
Presenters: Trent Bahadursingh (Palos Verdes Peninsula USD), Peter Mynar (Downey USD), Brenna Terrones (Tech Ed Services), Mary Lou Harbison (ITO)
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Erate: A Fiscal Solution
Description: During California's five-year textbook moratorium, learn how can you take advantage of free, high quality, open source textbooks as part of the Digital Textbook Initiative. As the textbook publishing industry charts their future course, where will the revolution lead us? We'll discuss this disruptive innovation's progress, review mistakes made with college texts, illustrate survey results, and share probable models for future resources.
Presenters: Brian Bridges (CLRN)
Related Links
Digital Textbook Initiative
Brian@CLRN
Description: The potential of technology to transform learning has always been clear, yet the implementation of a technology rich learning environment has been obscured by a fog of complexity and impracticality. However, the latest advancements in hardware are creating new opportunities and, when combined with free solutions, create a powerful mix of ingredients for transforming the learning environment. Come and experience how combining netbooks and open technologies can reshape the culture of school and create an effective, reliable, and sustainable 21st century participatory learning environment.
Presenters: Jim Klein (Saugus Union SD), Arlene Anderson (Saugus Union SD)
Handouts
Netbook Resources
Description: Test drive Google's latest and greatest free online tools! This hands-on workshop features Google Docs, Calendar, Sites, Earth and Live Form. Since Google is constantly updating their applications, even those who are familiar with these tools will come away with something new.
Presenters: Chris Jones (ITO), Nancy Moore (ITO)
Related Links
Google Tools for Educators
Description: This session will focus on the use of the new K-12 resources available on iTunes U. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with this comprehensive collection of high-quality digital content that offers teachers and students a single location to access resources at no cost.
Presenters: Michele Parga (ITO), Pam Korporaal (ITO)
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iTunes Chart
Description: From an administrator performing classroom observation and data collection to a student studying equation and problem solving techniques, mobile technology is finding its way on campus and into the classroom. Join us for a hands-on exploration of administrative and classroom uses of mobile technology using the iPod touch.
Presenters: Michael Nunn (ITO), Mike Leffin (ITO)
Related Links
iPod Touch in Education
Description: The iTELL Academy teaches the effective use of technology tools to implement research-based strategies in support of English Learners. In this four-day academy that involves additional online activities, teachers learn strategies for supporting English Learners, improving student engagement, and supporting an adopted curriculum using free online resources, graphic organizational tools, digital storytelling and interactive technologies. This session will highlight the research and demonstrate examples and strategies used in the iTELL academy.
Presenters: Cathy Rodriguez (ITO), Michael Leffin (ITO), Kapui Yip (ITO), Raquel Hernandez (Digital Edge Learning)
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iTELL
Description: Learn about the new CTAP California K-12 Educational Technology Portal provided by the California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP). MyCTAP is a one-stop resource for California Educators and includes free online staff development workshops, technology tutorials, instructional resources, technology planning assistance, Web 2.0 Information, best practices with technology integration, and more.
Presenters: Ben Anderson (Director, CTAP Region 3), Michael Nunn (ITO)
Related Links
myctap.org
Description: Each product in the interactive classroom meets the needs of the 21st-century learner by providing teachers with the right tools to engage their students, encourage collaboration, and address multiple learning styles. Come see how SMART products integrate seamlessly together making it as simple as possible for teachers to succeed.
Presenters: Amy Lynch (SMART), Angela Folendorf (SMART)
Related Links
http://www.smarttech.com
http://www.exchange.smarttech.com
Description: Combine the resources of Google Earth, the Internet, and state-adopted materials to create a Google Earth Lit Trip. Using the Madeline storybooks, participants learn how a Lit Trip uses place markers, paths, and image overlays to highlight the locations referenced in literature to support ELA concepts.
Presenters: Sharon McNeil (ITO), Michele Parga (ITO)
Related Links
Google Lit Trips
Google Earth
How to Take a Google Lit Trip
Description: A unique, interactive session that will show educators how schools and districts are closing the achievement gap using eInstruction's Interwrite MOBI, CPS clickers and ExamView. We will showcase how to motivate, differentiate, and innovate instruction, at the same time as receiving immediate data to drive instruction AND allowing ALL students to have access to content standards! This is a "must see" session for any administrator or teacher who is strategically looking for the best practices when integrating interactive technology during these tough economic times.
Presenters: Doug Whittaker (Digital Edge Learning), Raquel Hernandez (Digital Edge Learning), Jim Hudson (Digital Edge Learning), Cathy Rodriguez (ITO), Kapui Yip (ITO)
Related Links
http://digitaledgelearning.com
http://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops
Description: Students from Palos Verdes High School in Palos Verdes Peninsula USD will be working throughout the day on a real time news production that will be showcased at the closing session today.
Description: Students from Wilmington Middle School in LAUSD and students from Chaparral Elementary School in Las Virgenes USD will be working throughout the day on real time multimedia productions that will be showcased at the closing session today.
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