We'd like to suggest that the following workshops and concurrent sessions will be of interest to Elementary Teachers:
February 17 - Tuesday Evening - 5 - 8 pm
PREVENT POWERPOINT POISONING WITH ENGAGING PROJECT STARTERS AND SIDEKICKS
Toss the traditional approach, not the software. Create dynamic digital workspaces where students organize thoughts and share their understandings through written, graphic, and sound communications.
February 18 - Wednesday Morning - 8:30 - 11:30 am
GOOGLE TOOLS FOR TEACHING and LEARNING
You're probably already using Google as a search tool. But did you know that it offers FAR more than that for your classroom? In this session we'll explore Google Docs, Google Maps, Google Notes, Google Reader, and other cool Google tools - and we'll also discuss options for setting up and managing student logins and accounts.
CREATING DIGITAL CITIZENS: INTERNET SAFETY FOR YOUR SCHOOL
Attention: Are your students cybersafe? Minimize Internet threats, unwanted solicitation and contacts and inappropriate content that can filter into student's and children's environment.
PREREGISTERED SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS ATTEND FOR FREE!
February 18 - Wednesday Afternoon - 1 - 4 pm
WEB BOOKS: THEY ARE FUN AND EASY TO MAKE
You've seen student-created books on the Web, and thought they were hard to make. This stress-free, hands-on workshop teaches you how easy they are with WebBlender, PowerPoint and Word. You'll see projects created in schools across the country, discuss the advantages of creating them, and then learn to make them yourself.
SEE YOUR WAY CLEAR: VISUAL LITERACY AND 21st CENTURY SKILLS
Snooze-inducing chalk-and-talk or visually compelling multimedia? Which method engages kids, speeds comprehension 60,000 times, and prepares students for the visual world where they will live and work? Come discover the latest research; experience replicable classroom activities and strategies, plus get awesome handout with free image resources.
BEYOND EMAIL: COMMUNICATING IN THE 21st CENTURY
Web 2.0 is allowing schools to move beyond e-mail and communicate in a variety of ways. Through the use of podcasts, blogs, Google tools, and other new free web based programs schools can communicate in more affective and relevant ways with their audience. Come explore the new web!
February 18 - Wednesday Evening - 5 - 8 pm
INSPIRATION & KIDSPIRATION IN THE CLASSROOM
Do you have Inspiration (or Kidspiration), but you're not sure how to use it effectively with your students? Or maybe you're thinking about purchasing it and want to learn more... This session will begin with a quick "how-to" overview and then will feature dozens of creative student projects that take advantage of these phenomenal tools.
Sessions are free and part of your conference registration. Over 100 sessions available.
