The New Jersey Association for Educational Technology

in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Education

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"In Tune" Tech Tips to Create Activities for Community Interaction

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Ted Krulikowski, Director, HELM Education Foundation, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Explore ways students can participate in various community service projects using technology as a catalyst. Projects range from senior computing classes to interacting with community organizations and civic committees. Many school/community activities will be discussed and demonstrated. Top

"In Tune" with Centers from Heaven (K-5)

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Carol Cherson, Thinkfinity Trainer, ETTC-Middlesex, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Are you trying to develop centers for your classroom? Do you have at least one computer center?  Then this is the class for you. Using the FREE site, Thinkfinity, you will leave this workshop with interactive sites, lesson plans and ideas. This workshop will help you with every curriculum you teach now and in your future. Top

"In Tune" with Concept Mapping for the 21st Century Classroom

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Alexis K. Morgan, Teacher/Special Needs Teacher, Camden City School District, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

From Shakespeare to science, Kidspiration and Inspiration can help students plan, research, collaborate and complete projects successfully. Learn ways to meet the diverse needs of students that allow them to organize and represent complex information in meaningful ways. Participants will also view the many uses of InspireData, an important tool used to develop analytical skills and strengthen critical thinking. Top

"In Tune" with Creative Expression through Digital Storytelling

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Dr. Nancy Sardone, Assistant Professor of Education, Georgian Court University, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Rediscover the art of storytelling using today's digital tools. Digital storytelling is a tool to promote the development of digital and media literacy as well as the traditional literacies of reading, writing, speaking, and art that are foundational to all content areas. Learn the effective principles of storytelling, how to use (free) Windows-based Photo Story 3 software and digital media production techniques so you can guide students in their own creative expression. Top

"In Tune" with Digital Storytelling in the Elementary Classroom

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Susan Wahling, ESL Teacher K-6, Westwood Regional School District, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Discover Digital Storytelling, an exciting way for students and teachers to create their own stories, combining images, voice, sound effects and music. Especially powerful with ESL students, Digital Storytelling is an immensely creative tool that can be used with students of all ages. Top

"In Tune" with Lesson Plans that Rock (PK-8)

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Carol Cherson, Thinkfinity Trainer, ETTC-Middlesex, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Looking for FREE, innovative and interactive teaching materials aligned to NJ standards? Thinkfinity is a FREE educational resource. Bring your curriculum topics and leave with weeks of activities (paper and interactive) and resources to enhance every aspect of your classroom. Begin that new unit with lessons that rock. Top

"In Tune" with SMART Boards and Digital Learning

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Andrew Grefig, Instructional Technologist, Tequipment, Inc., This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This interactive session will focus on how to create engaging activities with the SMART Notebook software. We will explore how rich media, movement, color, animation, drag and drop activities and immediate feedback can be used to increase student engagement in a variety of subject areas. Top

"In Tune" with Technology: Media to Teach Reading

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Dr. Christine Davis, Assistant Professor of Education, Georgian Court University, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Explore well-designed online resources and streaming video clips of master teachers modeling essential reading skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary. See the value of using online media materials to personalize and support professional development. Participants will be "in tune" with a wealth of technology-based teacher development resources to teach reading. Top

"In Tune" with The 21st Century Student

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Lisa Thumann, Sr. Specialist in Technology Education, CMSCE, Rutgers University, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We have a framework for teaching students in the 21st Century. We’ve been told to combine skills, content knowledge, expertise and literacies, but how do we, as educators, help students master the multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the 21st Century? Join us in a discussion to learn more about how we can address the needs of our networked students. Top

"In Tune" with the Fundamentals of Wikis, Blogs and Podcasts

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Ryan Evans, Technology Teacher, Wanaque Borough Public Schools, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The array of wiki farms, blogware and podcasting software can often appear intimidating and overwhelming. Take an analytical journey in the creation of wikis, blogs and podcasts. The focus will be on evaluating the major hosts and software, getting started (creating, designing and maintaining), adding users or inviting members, concerns about security and privacy, and practical applications for the classroom. Top

"In Tune" with Your Personal Learning Network (PLN)

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Lisa Thumann, Sr. Specialist in Technology Education, CMSCE, Rutgers University, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Are you on Twitter or Plurk, have a Diigo or Delicious account set up already - but you are just not sure where to head next? Join us as we tap into the collective intelligence of the group to find information and support our network both online and off. Whether your PLN is overflowing or just starting to grow, this workshop will help you to mine your network to best suit your needs. Bring your big ideas, your hopes and your dreams and be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get to work. Top

A Classroom in Your Pocket: The iPod in Education

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Dave Marra, Senior Systems Engineer, Apple, Inc., This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bring mobile learning to life with the iPod. No longer just a music device, today's iPod is a portable digital learning tool, enhancing all areas of curriculum, in and out of the classroom. From podcasting, to voice recording, to content delivery, to syncing with both Macs and PCs, the iPod, and the hundreds of educational applications available for it, are changing the way students learn and teachers teach. Top

Advanced Google

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Sharon Gallagher, Teacher, Old Bridge High School, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Are you gaga for Google? Learn a variety of Google tools that can be used in education. Discover innovative and collaborative technology tools that are yours for free. This hands-on presentation will focus on ways educators can utilize advanced search techniques and implement tools such as Google Docs, Google Earth and Google Sites. Learn about the power of Google to drive student learning. Top

Advancing the Robust Learning Environment with Thinkfinity

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Suzan Cole, ESOL Teacher, Twp of Ocean - Monmouth County, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thinkfinity.org, in partnership with the leading organizations in K-12 education, offers teachers, students and parents free, top-quality educational resources that support 21st century skills. See an overview of Thinkfinity with a focus on navigating this exciting engaging program. Participants will explore resources specific to their students' needs. Thinkfinity is an especially valuable tool for ELLs. Discover how its programs even motivate students to extend their learning experiences at home. Top

Blogs, Wikis & Podcasts: What are They and How Do They Fit My Classroom?

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Brian McLaughlin, President, Edtech Tutor, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Teachers are using these powerful Web 2.0 tools in their classrooms now - ARE YOU? This session is a primer on what these tools are, as well as how they can be used in your classroom. All of them can be implemented FREE! Learn the simple skills needed to begin using them the next day in your classroom. Top

Composing A District Technology Plan

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Sandy O'Neil, Ed Tech Specialist, NJ DOE, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Combine your notes and staffs to orchestrate a brilliant 2010-2013 District Technology Plan that reflects the Core Curriculum Content Standards, technology integration, interdisciplinary connections and e-Rate requirements to compose a plan worthy of a standing ovation! Top

Digital Blue - The $100 Movie Solution

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Bruce Cattanach, Technology Educator, The Lakeview School, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Empower students to become Film Makers. Digital Blue is a $100 Video System that is easy, durable and fun for young students. Fifth graders do incredible things with this hardware/software combination. See student work, view the interface and imagine the possibilities. (PC Only) Top

Free and Cheap Teacher Tools on the Internet

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Mike Marotta, Assistant Director, ATS, Advancing Opportunities, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

All classroom technology has to be expensive, right? WRONG! Explore a variety of free and cheap assistive technology supports for students of ALL abilities. Areas covered will include solutions to assist with reading, writing and organization. Resources will be provided. Top

Get "In Tune" with Music Videos

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Heather Sullivan, Technology Facilitator, Freehold Regional HSD, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Animoto is a FREE web tool that helps you (and your students) make music videos in just a few simple steps. Discover how you can use this awesome and EASY tool in your classroom. Top

Go Blog! Go Green!

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Shannon Johnson, Teacher, Sayreville Middle School, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Explore ways to use a blog for student activities and for displaying student work. Go practically paperless while engaging your students with technology and encouraging communication about different topics learned in class. Various features of the blog as a classroom host and free Internet sites will be viewed. Make a digital story with us to upload and learn just how easy it can be! Top

Google Sketchup: "In Tune" with Math

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Carla Hockenbury, Computer Facilitator, Wm. Davies School, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This is your chance for an opportunity to explore the basics of Google SketchUp and how it can be applied in your classroom. The program is especially "in tune" with math but also can be used in other subject areas. Google SketchUp is a free download from Google, which can be used alone or with Google Earth and the 3D Warehouse. Top

iLife '09 - Digital Multimedia for Education!

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Dave Marra, Senior Systems Engineer, Apple, Inc., This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Rediscover creative new ways to work with digital photos, movies, music and more with iLife '09! The new iLife '09 suite features exciting new updates to iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand, along with iDVD and iWeb, all with features specifically designed for education. In the classroom, over the Internet or as part of a dynamic presentation or podcast, iLife '09 offers today's students exciting new digital multimedia content creation tools that are powerful, fun and easy to use. Top

iPods and Podcasting for Teaching and Learning

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Dave Marra, Senior Systems Engineer, Apple, Inc., This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Discover podcasting, an exciting way for students and teachers to create, publish and distribute their own educational content, in the classroom or around the world. With podcasting, students, teachers and parents can have anywhere, anytime access to the latest educational audio and video content, on a Mac, on a PC or an iPod! Learn how easy it is to get started in the exciting world of educational podcasting! Top

Making Your Website Work for Your School, Teachers, Students & Parents

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Elizabeth Niederberger, President, Zumu Software, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Time to tune up your website to help the entire community make beautiful music? Your website should be the one place to find all the information the community needs. Learn what should be on the site, the best ways to organize information, tips and tricks and to determine site navigation to help make the site easy to use. Also learn how Web 2.0 tools and Google tools and gadgets can be incorporated. Top

Meet the New Technology Standards

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Susan Sullivan, Ed Tech Specialist, NJ DOE, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

New Jersey's new technology standards, approved by the State Board of Education in June, are rich with interdisciplinary connections, 21st century skills and global outreach. Come talk about the new standards and learn how to get your classroom "in tune" today. Top

Moodle - It Isn't Just For Teachers Anymore

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Dr. Alan Taylor, Technology Coordinator, Shamong Twp. School District, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Come prepared to get an introductory hands-on experience of what you can do with a Moodle to make a student-centered learning environment. Learn how to set up a course, add resources, create activities, setup discussion forums, create wikis, add student created JingProjects and podcasts, and a variety of other enhancements that can make a Moodle an interactive experience for your students. Top

Perfect Harmony - Technology and Assessment

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Barbara De Santis, In Class Support - Technology, Sayreville Public Schools, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Student assessment opportunities are evolving. Students produce video lab reports or music videos to demonstrate understanding, fashion online posters and blog to share ideas. Web 2.0 includes a host of free tools (Animoto, Voicethread, Google Docs, Glogster, Photopeach, Xtranormal and others) and social networking opportunities for the classroom. Examples will include several K-12 cross curricular projects based on Web 2.0 applications and resources to stay updated on innovative applications. Top

Podcasting a Vision to the School Community

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Steve Decker, Principal, Chittick Elementary School, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Learn the importance of podcasting and sharing the school vision with teachers and parents. Walk through the process of creating a podcast and video podcast. Top

SMART Boards for Smart Teachers

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Laxmi Khattri, Technology Coach, Union City BOE, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Come learn, explore and work on a SMART Board. See tools and resources available for K-8 Math and Language Arts integration. Top

Star Websites for Tuned-in Teachers

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Barbara Lohse, Consultant, Lighthouse Technology Services, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Come explore fabulous websites in all curriculum areas and grade levels that will help you infuse technology into every lesson. (Barbara is a NJDOE Technology Fellowship recipient.) Top

The Project-Based Web 2.0 Buffet - Eating It All Up!

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Dr. Alan Taylor, Technology Coordinator, Shamong Twp. School District, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Learn how a group of 6th grade teachers started with an idea and grew it into a project that incorporated all curricular areas. Teachers were given a Tablet PC and learned an assortment of Web 2.0 tools such as Moodle, Joomla!, Blogs, Wikis, File and Photo Sharing, Podcasting, Bookmarking, Skype, etc. Learn how technology benefits a constructivist approach in the classroom and the struggles and excitement that occur when teachers and students explore new technologies and create a more interactive classroom. Top

Tune in to a World of Unlimited Possibilities

Session Type: Hands On
Presenter: Sophia Idromenos, Lead Technology Teacher, The Newgrange School, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Engage your students by allowing them to create games and more using the free cross platform application called Scratch. Participants will work individually or in teams to design a simple game. They will walk away with an understanding of Scratch, basic programming concepts and resources to use for future lessons. Top

Unleash the Power of Podcasting to Enhance Professional Development

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Melissa McEntee, Technology Instructor, Bayonne BOE, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Learn how to harness the power of video podcasting to deliver a cost-effective solution to professional development needs. Understand how to maximize your district's professional development potential by creating customized multimedia learning experiences designed to enhance technological proficiency, streamline the distribution of information and procedures, and utilize RSS feeds to provide sustained opportunities for technology training. Top

Web 2.0 - Using Interactive Online Tools in the Classroom

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Dr. Ray Pastore, Assistant Professor of Communications and Emerging Technology, Slippery Rock University, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bombarded with Web 2.0 buzzwords? Google Docs, Podcasts and Second Life are all playing a growing role in education. Educators are still cautious to implement these technologies. Learn how to alleviate fears and understand how these tools can aid and assist the learning process. Navigate each of these technologies and gain strategies and ideas for classroom implementation. Top

Web 2.0 with Peace of Mind

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Cathy Camarco, Northeast Regional Sales Manager, RM Education, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Honeycomb, a secure online set of integrated creativity tools, is helping teachers around the world create wikis, blogs and web pages that can be viewed by classmates, the school, parents, or the world; all at their teacher's discretion. We will also explore Podium, a podcast authoring tool designed for schools, that lets teachers and students script, create, edit, publish and promote podcasts from one simple interface. Top

What's Your Story?

Session Type: Presentation
Presenter: Brian Lohse, Technology Coordinator, Allamuchy Township School District, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Digital storytelling is a hands-on opportunity for every student to tell a story from his/her own perspective, using tools that are readily available to every teacher, at every grade level, and across the curriculum. We have even used it as a great vehicle for community projects. Come see our many examples of stories created by our K-8 students and stay "in tune" with this new technology by learning how you can introduce digital storytelling to your students, using free software and tools. Top