CMTC Session Descriptions

CMTC 2006: Concurrent Sessions on Thursday

Thursday - Th1 Concurrent Sessions (10:00-11:00)
Th1-01 2006 Session	Engaging & Involving the Digital Mindset ~ Student Voices Deneen Frazier Bowen, Educator & Actress, ActWith
E² Level: Beginner Grades: All	You are convinced. You want to engage and involve your students in decisions about leveraging technology for learning. Now what? How do you ASK them for ideas? How do you LISTEN to their ideas? How do you ACT with the digital mindsets of students to co-create a new future for your school? In this workshop, Deneen provides an interactive experience for school leaders to explore the recent data around student voice, investigate current case studies of districts exploring the student voice, and develop the foundation of an action plan around engaging your own students' voices.
Th1-02 2006 Session	Engaging 3rd Graders in the Study of Town History with Digital Technology Diana Greenleaf, District Media Specialist, Windham Center School, and Deborah Finch, Windham Center School
* ET Level: Intermediate Grades: K-5, 6-8	This presentation chronicles two third grade classes as they learn about the past and present of their hometown, speculate about the future, and ultimately create a DVD of their findings. The basic principles benefit any classroom teacher who is interested in utilizing a variety of digital cameras and editing equipment to chronicle or capture an event or tell a story. Students interviewed guest speakers and then made small-group visits to various historical and geological sites in town. Prior to the visits, students researched the sites, developed a script or cue cards, and learned the use of the equipment. After the trips and the interviews, the still shots, and movies were then edited and combined to create a DVD.
Th1-03 2006 Session	Helping Early & Struggling Readers with Clicker 5 Cyndy Currier, Licensing Program Manager, NHSTE
E² Level: Beginner Grades: Pre-K, K-5, 6-8 Repeated: T3-09	Clicker is a unique software writing tool that enables all students to write with whole words, phrases and even pictures. Students can create simple writing in Clicker Writer or make talking books and other presentations using Clicker's powerful multimedia features. Participants explore how to use Clicker and learn how to help struggling readers and writers increase their reading and writing skills. Participants receive a demo copy of Clicker and handouts so they can go back and try it with their students. This session is designed for regular and special education teachers.
Th1-04 2006 Session	Weather on the Web: Resources for Teachers & Students Marsha Rich, Science Education Consultant, American Meteorological Society
* E² Level: Beginner Grades: All Extensions	There are hundreds of Internet sites that provide real-time weather information in the form of data, maps, satellite images,forecasts etc. Which of these sites provide products and formats best suited to classroom study of weather? How can current weather data be used to promote learning in science, math, geography and other curriculum areas? This session, geared toward teachers of grades 4 - 12, includes an examination of various Internet weather sites, a discussion of some of the ways to use current weather information in the classroom, and an introduction to the DataStreme Atmosphere distance learning course for K - 12 teachers.
Th1-05 2006 Session	Studying Natural Science Through Technology Esther Cowles, NH Project Learning Tree
E² Level: Beginner Grades: 6-8, 9-12	Project Learning Tree (PLT) has teamed up with the Earth & Sky radio program to combine the power of technology with PLT activities. This valuable online educational tool enhances the teaching of natural science topics by providing educators with access to accurate, reliable, and understandable scientific research and data. Paired with PLT activities, this provides an avenue for engaging students in in-depth study of these issues. This session focuses on the use of technology (such as Earth & Sky) to study current natural science topics such as global climate change, population growth, community planning, and more. Participants engage in (and receive copies of) hands-on, classroom-ready, inquiry-based activities. The session is appropriate for science, math, and social studies educators of middle and high school students.
Th1-06 2006 Session	Look Mom, No Binder: ePortfolio Considerations Royce Robertson, Assistant Professor, Plymouth State University
* ET Level: Beginner Grades: All Repeated: Th2-06	The title of this presentation comes from the childhood phenomenon of a youngster riding his bike, letting go of the handlebars to show off, and shouting, 'Look Mom, no hands!' Sometimes after letting go, the bike would wobble or an accident would occur. The main objective of the presentation is to translate the 'Look Mom' phenomenon from the bicycle to the ePortfolio. Other objectives of the presentation include 1) describing the content and design of ePortfolio support programs; 2) identifying the connections between ePortfolios and the teaching and learning function of a school; and 3) reflecting upon the processes, successes, and struggles in choosing an ePortfolio tool. The presenter also relates information from a recently completed study on institutional support systems necessary for ePortfolios.
Th1-08 2006 Session	Why Would You Look For Data in a Warehouse When There's a Nordstrom? Robert Pemberton, President/Founder, Aptium schoolBrains, and Marilyn Nouri, PhD, Aptium SchoolBrains, Aptium
D³ Level: Advanced Grades: All	The words "data-driven decision-making" and "data warehousing" are overused. Many educators are still trying to figure out how to benefit from the data warehouse concept. After less than 12 months, the Barnstable Public School system, working with schoolBrains, has figured it out. They implemented a system to ensure that the data was brought out of the warehouse and delivered to the teachers in a meaningful way. Just as retailers don't expect shoppers to go out into the cavernous warehouse to pick the right merchandise, schoolBrains has developed an entirely new method of delivering data to the customer - on the fly, in real-time. schoolBrains gives teachers and administrators what they want, when they want it. Like Nordstrom, schoolBrains gives people what they want, how they want it. This presentation focuses on utilizing data at all levels of the education system and promotes a district-wide approach for using data to inform instruction.
Th1-10 2006 Session	Data-Driven Decision Making with a New Breed of Student Information Systems Kathy Murphy, K-12 Account Manager, UNICOM
D³ Level: All levels Grades: All	Data collection and reporting has always been important. With the onset of NCLB, collecting data for state and federal reporting is essential. School districts are looking for the most efficient way to comply with these new regulations. UNICOM has found the answer, Infinite Campus. The best, most robust, most comprehensive Student Information System available today. Managing more than 1.25 million student records, Infinite Campus is an integrated, proven solution spanning more than a decade. Its capabilities surpass those of its competitors yet it is affordable, and best of all, scalable. This web-based solution allows you and your administrators to focus on analyzing data in a real time transactional database eliminating the need to extract and aggregate data from multiple sources. Infinite Campus is a place where administrators, teachers, parents and students use technology. This presentation benefits IT staff and administrators.
Th1-11 2006 Session	READ 180: The Leading, Proven Intervention for Struggling Readers Julie Armitage, Scholastic
E² Level: All levels Grades: All	For more than 85 years, Scholastic has introduced young people to the joys of reading. Hear about our flagship program, READ 180, the proven solution to help struggling readers. See how we support instruction with Scholastic RED, our online and in-person professional development service that improves teacher practice and raises reading achievement.
Th1-12 2006 Session	Bringing it All Together: The Benefits of Application Integration Marcy Lamlein, X2 Development
D³ Level: All levels Grades: All	The Integration vs. Best of breed solutions is a debate that is picking up steam in the K-12 education. Drawbacks with Best of Breed solutions; inconsistent user interface, inefficient sharing of data and extensive training needs. Come hear how other districts have taken an integrated approach to alleviate these concerns.
Th1-13 2006 Session	Come See What High Definition Videoconferencing is All About! George Wiley, President, Single Source Group
Level: All levels Grades: All	See for yourself the difference between traditional videoconferencing and High Definition (HD) videoconferencing. HD is important because it provides a significant improvement in image quality. People and objects take on a more realistic appearance.
Th1-14 2006 Session	The Latest & Greatest from Apple Dan Delvecchio, and Bob Trikakis, Apple Computer
ET Level: All levels Grades: All	Join us for an exciting session featuring the latest products and technology directions for education from Apple Computer. This session is loaded with exciting demonstrations and has plenty of time for questions and answers.
Th1-15 2006 Session	Transforming Teaching & Learning in the Classroom Sue Scott-Mitchell, RM Educational Software
ET Level: All levels Grades: All	Interactive technologies ? whiteboards, wireless tablet PCs, Bluetooth pads and other wireless pointing devices ? are providing new and exciting ways to interact with and involve students of all ages in the classroom. This session presents the range of these technologies, but more importantly it preveiws for you a range of software designed specifically to work with these new technologies. We look at how curriculum specific tools covering math, science, and language arts can be engaging and exciting for students. See how you can brainstorm ideas, create timelines and, finally, how to pass this work on to the students for them to take further.
Thursday - Th2 Concurrent Sessions (11:30-12:30)
Th2-01 2006 Session	The Power of Story ~ Digital Style Deneen Frazier Bowen, Educator & Actress, ActWith
E² Level: Beginner Grades: All	For centuries people have been telling stories to educate the younger generation about their world - historical stories, cultural stories, personal stories. Today, students - digital natives - are educating the older generation - digital immigrants - with their stories of growing up in a digital world. What if you could help students claim their own stories using digital tools? What if you could communicate with students at a deeper level by supporting and listening to their stories? These stories can help school communities connect in new ways to solve the new challenges of the digital era. In her keynote, she presents three digital stories, two authored by students and one by a teacher. In this session, Deneen guides you through a deeper exploration of the development, creation and uses of digital stories to help students express their ideas, dreams, and concerns.
Th2-02 2006 Session	PLATO Credit Recovery - Engaging Students in Success Kent Hemingway, Asst. Superintendent, Rochester School Dept., and Jim O'Rourke, Rochester School Dept.
E² Level: Intermediate Grades: 6-8, 9-12	Hundreds of students are achieving high school credit and progressing towards graduation with the use of PLATO software and some changes in school policy. PLATO has had a positive impact on course selection, class size, promotion rates, and student engagement. Learn more about how this program has extended learning opportunity and is utilized during the school day, after hours, and over the summer. Changes required in school policy and new strategies implemented are discussed.
Th2-03 2006 Session	Utilizing Online Learning Opportunities in the High School Timothy Otis, Teacher-Physics and Engineering, Manchester School District and NHCTC
* ET Level: Beginner Grades: 9-12 Repeated: W4-07	Educators are constantly looking for ways to reach out to all types of learners, providing advanced opportunities for the best and brightest and at the same time trying to retain those students who are at-risk of dropping out and not completing their studies. Come learn how a series of online courses may be a solution to address the needs of both audiences by offering both basic and advanced online classes to high school students. The presenters demonstrate how to use Blackboard, a system for online instruction, and explore the possibilities of how it can be used in all subject areas by primarily high school teachers. Time for discussion of the topic is also included.
Th2-04 2006 Session	Using Podcasts to Make Social Studies Fun Ann Marie Dlott, Technology Integration Specialist, Hopkinton Public Schools - Elmwood School, and Ruth Cook, Shrewsbury Public Schools
* ET Level: Beginner Grades: K-5, 6-8	This presentation focuses on two projects: Grade 3, the history of Shrewsbury, MA and Grade 4, exploring the Midwest and West in U.S. geography through podcasts and blogs. The Grade 3 project involved students designing an audiotour of podcasts describing the history of Shrewsbury, MA. This authentic learning experience was a unique way to have students create their own primary source material and learn about the history of Shrewsbury. They created maps and podcasts of a walking tour of the center of Shrewsbury where individuals can learn about these historic landmarks by downloading them from iTunes to their Mp3 players or by listening to them on the computer. The Grade 4 project included an explanation of the process from start to finish detailing how students gathered information, used graphic organizers to develop their writing and presentation skills, and how a webpage of resources for students and parents was designed. A podcast was used as a final assessment.
Th2-05 2006 Session	podCast Away Susan Bailey, Computer Educator, Alton Central School
* ET Level: Beginner Grades: All Repeated: T2-03	Want to see how one elementary school is podcasting their weekly news? Come get a look at how easy it is to use the podcast feature of GarageBand to record students reporting on school and classroom events.
Th2-06 2006 Session	Look Mom, No Binder: ePortfolio Considerations Royce Robertson, Assistant Professor, Plymouth State University
* ET Level: Beginner Grades: All Repeated: Th1-06	The title of this presentation comes from the childhood phenomenon of a youngster riding his bike, letting go of the handlebars to show off, and shouting, 'Look Mom, no hands!' Sometimes after letting go, the bike would wobble or an accident would occur. The main objective of the presentation is to translate the 'Look Mom' phenomenon from the bicycle to the ePortfolio. Other objectives of the presentation include 1) describing the content and design of ePortfolio support programs; 2) identifying the connections between ePortfolios and the teaching and learning function of a school; and 3) reflecting upon the processes, successes, and struggles in choosing an ePortfolio tool. The presenter also relates information from a recently completed study on institutional support systems necessary for ePortfolios.
Th2-08 2006 Session	Bethlehem Hotels: The Age of Elegance Sarahjean Harris, Technology Coordinator, Bethlehem Elementary. School, and Elke Carr, SAU 35
* Level: Intermediate Grades: K-5	Learn about a student research project, supported by a $5,000 grant, that enabled fourth grade students to create an interactive map of the history, signifigance, and impact of the grand hotels in their hometown of Bethlehem, NH. Using various methods (including the Internet) for their research, they analyzed information and wrote detailed descriptions of each hotel, used digital cameras to photograph, and GPS units to map the location of each hotel. The information from their research, including pictures, was added to the location of each hotel to create an interactive map of the grand hotels. The students used Moviemaker to document their progress throughout the entire project.
Th2-10 2006 Session	Support When You Need it the Most with PREDICTABLE, FIXED COSTS Kathy Murphy, K-12 Account Manager, UNICOM
Level: All levels Grades: All	You can picture it: the network has sudden performance spikes, the phone starts ringing, and the pressure to triage the problem, isolate and correct it, is on. Panic sets in. Entrusting UNICOM to help manage your network will save you time, money and hours of frustration. This means you can focus on more strategic problems/projects. Have peace of mind knowing that proactive measures will be taken so connectivity remains stable and users are not interrupted. Ensure patches and preventative maintenance stay current. Enjoy PREDICTABLE, FIXED SUPPORT COSTS. Learn how to leverage eRate and other funding sources to help manage your support needs. Discover how Unicom can help customize the program to work best for you and your district.
Th2-11 2006 Session	ReadAbout: Content. Comprehension. Cool! Julie Armitage, Scholastic
E² Level: All levels Grades: K-5, 6-8	For more than 85 years, Scholastic has introduced young people to the joys of reading. Discover the benefits of Read About, a personal reading coach for grades 3-6, combines adaptive technology and engaging nonfiction content for both intervention and enrichment instruction. See how we support instruction with Scholastic RED, our online and in-person professional development service that improves teacher practice and raises reading achievement.
Th2-12 2006 Session	Birds of a Feather--Lunch and Networking (Spec Ed) Hosted by a Special Education Professional for Special Education Professionals
Level: All Levels Grades: All	Learn from your colleagues what is working and what is not. Go back to your school informed
Th2-13 2006 Session	Virtual Field Trip! George Wiley, President, Single Source Group
ET Level: All levels Grades: All	Take a trip to the zoo, NASA, or learn about sports physics at COSI Toledo without leaving your classroom! The topic for this virtual field trip will be announced at the conference. Come join us for pizza and salad as we visit entertaining and educational locations throughout the United States via videoconferencing. These live, interactive sessions are the next best thing to being there!
Th2-14 2006 Session	Apple Final Cut Studio ~ Life Beyond iLife Dan Delvecchio, and Bob Trikakis, Apple Computer
ET Level: All levels Grades: All	Are you ready to move beyond the scope of iMovie and iDVD? Have you ever wondered how a professional DVD with motion menus gets authored? It might be time to check out the next level in Apple Software, the "Pro Apps". This session gives you a look into the world of Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, and DVD Studio Pro. Brief demonstrations of each software are presented. Time is included for questions and answers and a discussion of training strategies and use in the classroom.
Th2-15 2006 Session	Bring Mathematics to Life With Interactive Technology & RM Math Framework Sue Scott-Mitchell, RM Educational Software
E² Level: All levels Grades: All	Join us to see how you can transform mathematics to motivate, excite, and engage students! Improve math performance and test scores! This session focuses on harnessing the power of interactive technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics. The presenter demonstrates how to integrate interactive whiteboard and wireless technology into the curriculum with a particular focus on middle school grade levels. The integration of state curriculum learning standards, including the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) Mathematics GLEs, within the instuctional process is also a key area of focus.
Thursday - Th3 Concurrent Sessions (1:00-2:00)
Th3-01 2006 Session	Electronic Constructivism: Strategies & Suggestions ~ Creativity & Outcomes Maureen Yoder, Professor, Lesley University
* E² Level: All levels welcome Grades: All Repeated: Th4-01	Inquiry-based and constructivist activities invigorate instruction and motivate students to take charge of their own learning, understand multiple perspectives, and develop high level thinking.skills. Following a brief theoretical background, participants see outstanding examples of WebQuests and other Web-based activities designed to use learner's time well. Learn how to create thought provoking questions and scenarios that lead to interesting and motivating constructivist activities. Explore how you can take already good curriculum, make some slight changes, incorporate Internet resources, and promote and support exciting and measurable results. Highlights include examples of how teachers have engaged their students in activities that involve bringing historical figures to life. Participants view videos of some rare, live interviews with famous individuals and learn how to use technology to do some "time traveling" of their own.
Th3-02 2006 Session	An Interactive CD to Study NH Forests Esther Cowles, NH Project Learning Tree, and Ginny Chrisenton, NH Project Learning Tree, and Ginny Chrisenton, NHPLT Board of Directors
E² Level: Beginner Grades: 6-8, All	We're fortunate in NH to have a landscape that is a blend of working forests, natural areas, and scenic vistas. The NH Forests Forever CD is designed to teach middle school students about use and management of forests in our state. Participants explore the components of the CD and accompanying Instructional Guide. They learn how this technology application can help students gain an awareness and understanding of sustainable forest management, as practiced by NH forestry professionals and landowners. By using the CD, students deepen their understanding of animals that live in the forest, ecological benefits provided by the forest, products derived from trees, recreational use of the forests, and the balance that must be struck for continued forest health. The CD is intended for use in grades 5-8, but can be easily adapted for other grades.
Th3-03 2006 Session	Moving Successfully to Linux & Open Source Applications Warren Luebkeman, President, Resara
ET Level: Beginner Grades: All	This presentation is geared towards IT staff and administration officials who are interested in learning about the benefits achieved by replacing Windows PCs with Linux thin clients. Topics to be covered include: 1) the challenges of moving to Linux, 2) situations where it is most successfully utilized, 3) the effectiveness of open source alternatives such as OpenOffice in school environments, and 4) the benefits achieved (cost/efficiency/academic/etc). Among the presenters is at least one IT director from a school system that has successfully moved to Linux and open source application alternatives. This presentation demonstrates to participants the realities of moving to Linux, the advantages and disadvantes therin, so that they are able to make informed decisions about utilizing Linux and open source applications in their school districts.
Th3-04 2006 Session	What Is in a Name? Meg Morse-Barry, Technology Integration Specialist, Derry Cooperative School, and Misty Burrington, Derry Cooperative School
* E² Level: all levels Grades: 6-8	Using the street names as their starting point, students at the Derry Cooperative School researched the history of their town, then created both a webquest and a podcast virtual tour of the significant historical sites of Derry. Students gathered information on population, climate, and immigration to determine patterns of development and its affects on historical growth. Learn more about the technology resources and strategies used to engage students in this research project that benefits the whole community.
Th3-05 2006 Session	Seeing Through Wide Open Eyes ~ Making Movies in the K-12 Classroom Films by Huey, Filmmaker, Films by Huey
Level: Beginner Grades: All Repeated: T3-07	This presentation discusses how to use the media arts and media literacy successfully in the classroom for students K-12. The session is illustrated with examples of award winning movies and animations made by the students in Huey's artist-in-residencies over the past 25 years. Emphasized throughout the presentation is the importance of teaching your students how to express themselves creatively in the media arts. The movies demonstrate how youth take pride in who they are, explore their local community and its history, and give honor to their cultural heritage. Movies made by ESL classes, Natie American students, and students in rual and urban settings are shown. Behind the scenes footage of students making the movies is also incorporated. Handouts include production hints and video equipment needed to start a video program in K-12 schools. A discussion on copyright usage and new developments in fair use in student made movies is also planned. Target audience includes educators and librarians at all grade levels.
Th3-06 2006 Session	I Want My VOD Susan Adams, NHPTV
ET Level: All Levels Grades: All	Explore the world of instructional Video On Demand (VOD) and how it can be used in the classroom to improve student achievement. This session features demonstrations of a number of video on demand fee-based and free services including United Streaming, PowerMedia Plus, the BBC Motion Gallery, and Google Video.
Th3-08 2006 Session	EventKeeper by Plymouth Rocket: The Web-based Calendar Solution Jim Stewart, Business Development, EventKeeper by Plymouth Rocket, Inc, and Ric Bailey, EventKeeper by Plymouth Rocket
ET Level: Beginner Grades: Administrators, Tech Directors	Used by over 500 organizations nationwide, EventKeeper is a dynamic data web-based calendar solution that manages your events, informs your parents, students, and personnel, and keeps people coming back to your web site for current information about your school events. EventKeeper is an excellent fit for busy schools that require advanced functionality at a budget conscious price point. With EventKeeper, you can easily communicate events and coordinate your busy calendar, all in one place, without bothering the Webmaster. With no software to download, no set up fees, free technical support, customized calendar creation and integration, and much more, EventKeeper is the calendar of choice for savvy administrators who understand the web is now the first stop for people looking for information. Visit us today on the web at http://www.eventkeeper.com
Th3-10 2006 Session	Putting Student Information to Work in Your Classroom Kathy Murphy, K-12 Account Manager, UNICOM
D³ Level: All levels Grades: All	Learn how to use a student information system for curriculum planning, setting standards, grading and posting assignments. Infinite Campus allows teachers to do attendance, grading, lesson planning and review special education IEPs for their students with easy to use integrated tools for managing their classroom. These same tools can provide real time information to students and parents through a portal which encourages active participation in student progress and simplifies communications. Teachers can post homework assignments, make announcements, and create access for graduation tracking information for student and parents. Parents can be notified of events, attendance, discipline and student successes via phone or e-mails. Eliminate surprises at conference time. Here is a tool to improve communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.
Th3-11 2006 Session	FASTT Math: Math Fact Fluency in Just 10 Minutes a Day Julie Armitage, Scholastic
E² Level: All levels Grades: All	For more than 85 years, Scholastic has introduced young people to the joys of reading. Today, we continue our devotion to improving reading achievement and now extend that commitment in math with a rich array of technology-based products that help close the achievement gap. FASTT Math is our new math intervention program that uses research-validated methods to help struggling students develop fluency with basic math facts. See how we support instruction with Scholastic RED, our online and in-person professional development service that improves teacher practice and raises math achievement.
Th3-12 2006 Session	User Panel: The Trials and Tribulations of Implementing a Parent Portal Marcy Lamlein, X2 Development
Level: All Levels Grades: All	Learn from a parent, teacher & administrator how opening a web portal for your district can be a way to actively involve parents and students in the education process. It is a daunting task for the technology department. Hear how to effectively manage the implementation of a web portal and make it a success.
Th3-13 2006 Session	SAU #16 --The Best of Open Source George Wiley, President, Single Source Group, and Steve Kossakoski, SAU 16
Level: All levels Grades: All	To Be Determined
Th3-14 2006 Session	Getting the Most Out of Your iPod Bob Trikakis, Apple Computer
E² Level: All levels Grades: All	You have an iPod and you want to learn more about the hundred of accessories made for the iPod. This session covers a number of the best hardware and software education products that are available for the iPod for use in teaching and learning. Whether you use your iPod on a Mac or PC, if you want to get the most out of your iPod, this session is for you.
Th3-15 2006 Session	Transforming Teaching & Learning in the Classroom Sue Scott-Mitchell, RM Educational Software
ET Level: All levels Grades: All	Interactive technologies ? whiteboards, wireless tablet PCs, Bluetooth pads and other wireless pointing devices ? are providing new and exciting ways to interact with and involve students of all ages in the classroom. This session presents the range of these technologies, but more importantly it preveiws for you a range of software designed specifically to work with these new technologies. We look at how curriculum specific tools covering math, science, and language arts can be engaging and exciting for students. See how you can brainstorm ideas, create timelines and, finally, how to pass this work on to the students for them to take further.
Thursday - Th4 Concurrent Sessions (2:30-3:30)
Th4-01 2006 Session	Electronic Constructivism: Strategies & Suggestions ~ Creativity & Outcomes Maureen Yoder, Professor, Lesley University
* E² Level: All levels welcome Grades: All Repeated: Th3-01	Inquiry-based and constructivist activities invigorate instruction and motivate students to take charge of their own learning, understand multiple perspectives, and develop high level thinking.skills. Following a brief theoretical background, participants see outstanding examples of WebQuests and other Web-based activities designed to use learner's time well. Learn how to create thought provoking questions and scenarios that lead to interesting and motivating constructivist activities. Explore how you can take already good curriculum, make some slight changes, incorporate Internet resources, and promote and support exciting and measurable results. Highlights include examples of how teachers have engaged their students in activities that involve bringing historical figures to life. Participants view videos of some rare, live interviews with famous individuals and learn how to use technology to do some "time traveling" of their own.
Th4-02 2006 Session	Successful Videoconference Tips Shannon Poehlman, Library Media Specialist/ Technology, Towle Elementary School
* ET Level: Beginner Grades: All Repeated: T1-04	A videoconference can connect your classroom to any part of the world. This program is designed to help teachers prepare their students for a videoconference. The session is full of ideas on organization, presentations, props, lighting, clothing, public speaking, and videoconference searchable websites. Time is planned for participates to share their own experiences with videoconferencing. This session is appropriate for all subject areas.
Th4-03 2006 Session	Moving Successfully to Linux & Open Source Applications Warren Luebkeman, President, Resara
ET Level: Beginner Grades: All	This presentation is geared towards IT staff and administration officials who are interested in learning about the benefits achieved by replacing Windows PCs with Linux thin clients. Topics to be covered include: 1) the challenges of moving to Linux, 2) situations where it is most successfully utilized, 3) the effectiveness of open source alternatives such as OpenOffice in school environments, and 4) the benefits achieved (cost/efficiency/academic/etc). Among the presenters is at least one IT director from a school system that has successfully moved to Linux and open source application alternatives. This presentation demonstrates to participants the realities of moving to Linux, the advantages and disadvantes therin, so that they are able to make informed decisions about utilizing Linux and open source applications in their school districts.
Th4-04 2006 Session	Digital Audiobooks: from Gadgetry to DRM Sara Zoe Patterson, Library Aide, Winnacunnet High School
* E² Level: Beginner Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12, All, educators themselves Repeated: T3-04	Everything educators need to know about digital audiobooks is presented in this session, including options in gadgetry (including iPods and other mp3 players), content delivery, building teacher and administrator support through use of existing research, cost, program promotion, and digital rights management (DRM) . Explore several types of players, with some first-hand experience. Educators learn not only the practical nuts & bolts of incorporating digital audiobooks into the curriculum, but are also exposed to and provided with research illuminating the benefits of utilizing audiobooks. Slides for a similar presentation conducted at the annual NHEMA meeting are available for review at: http://eden.rutgers.edu/~sarazoe/talks/audiobooks.html. Target audience includes all grade levels, librarians, technology integration specialists, and special education educators.
Th4-05 2006 Session	Resource Roundup ~ Latest & Greatest in Freeware, Shareware, & Software Laurie Heikkila, Workshop Leader, Tech Resources Group
E² Level: Beginner Grades: Pre-K, K-5, 6-8	Software demonstrated is classroom tested, enables a constructivist approach, and allows the teacher to drive how the technology is integrated in their classroom. View the newest and best freeware, shareware, and software for K-8. Learn the differences between freeware, shareware, and software and how they can be utilized in the teaching environment. Give-aways at the end of the session.
Th4-06 2006 Session	The Future of Professional Development Susan Adams, NHPTV
ET Level: All Levels Grades: All	More and more professional development is being offered off-site using new and emerging technologies. Come and learn more about some of the online, broadcast, distance, and hybrid professional development available to support teacher growth and learning.
Th4-10 2006 Session	Lock It Down & Throw Away the Key Kathy Murphy, K-12 Account Manager, UNICOM
Level: All levels Grades: All	Network intrusions are on the rise and often the biggest threats come from within. Teachers and students bring their own flash drives and laptops to school. These personal computing devices often bring more than just content with them. They access the gateway to your network; enabling it to be prone to phishing, worms, viruses, spyware, even theft. By locking down your environment, these devices can still be used without posing a threat. UNICOM has implemented hundreds of security solutions for schools to keep our children, and our networks, safe. This session presents attendees with solutions that protect your network not only on the server level from external threats, but at the individual user/desktop level from internal threats and illustrates unique security features that can be customized to the individual user or across the environment.
Th4-11 2006 Session	Zip Zoom English: Zip Into Language. Zoom Into Reading Julie Armitage, Scholastic
E² Level: All levels Grades: Pre-K, K-5	For more than 85 years, Scholastic has introduced young people to the joys of reading. Zip Zoom English for English Language Learners in grades K-3 uses interactive visual and auditory support to scaffold the learning and keep kids motivated to develop essential English skills. See how we support instruction with Scholastic RED, our online and in-person professional development service that improves teacher practice and raises reading achievement.
Th4-12 2006 Session	Software as a Service: A Partnership, Not a Purchase Marcy Lamlein, X2 Development
Level: All levels Grades: All	AThe revolutionary X2 service model is changing the industry as you know it. Come learn how we can work with you to improve all aspects of your SIS experience, including everything from data hosting to issue tracking.
Th4-13 2006 Session	Grants Available for Distance Learning George Wiley, President, Single Source Group
D³ Level: All levels Grades: All	To Be Determined
Th4-14 2006 Session	Hands-on Podcasting with iLife '06 Jessica Aldred, Region Coordinator, Apple Computer
ET Level: Beginner Grades: All	The best way to record music on a Mac is now the best way to record podcasts. Podcasting in GarageBand 3 puts you in the control room of your own full-featured radio station. New iWeb integration gets your voice on the Internet in minutes. During this hands-on session participants learn how to make their first podcast using iLife '06. Seating is limited to 24 participants.
Th4-15 2006 Session	Bring Mathematics to Life With Interactive Technology & RM Math Framework Sue Scott-Mitchell, RM Educational Software
E² Level: All levels Grades: All	Join us to see how you can transform mathematics to motivate, excite, and engage students! Improve math performance and test scores! This session focuses on harnessing the power of interactive technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics. The presenter demonstrates how to integrate interactive whiteboard and wireless technology into the curriculum with a particular focus on middle school grade levels. The integration of state curriculum learning standards, including the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) Mathematics GLEs, within the instuctional process is also a key area of focus.