These descriptions are listed in alphabetical order by titles. After you have registered for the Technology Institute, we will send you information on how to choose the three sessions/presentations you wish to attend, plus alternates. Sessions are tagged with one or more of the eight categories below and Mac and Windows lab sessions are identified in brackets, to assist you in choosing your three sessions. Please note, all attendees are invited to attend any workshop.
E = Everyone EC = Early Childhood LS = Lower School MS = Middle School US = Upper School A = Administration TC = Technology Coordinators/Integration Specialists T = Technical/Network Support Staff
2-D
Animated Legends [Windows lab] - LS, MS, US, TC Learn to use the open-source 2-D animation
program Pencil. See how 4th grade students created their own
legends, then animated a scene from their stories. A basic tutorial on Pencil will be presented,
including instruction on converting the animation to a flash movie. The first 25 participants to register will be accepted for this
session. ~by Julie King of Episcopal School of Knoxville
Build
Your Own Smartboard- T Smartboards have changed how
computers are used in the classroom, yet their cost can be prohibitive. A
cheaper version of a Smartboard can be constructed using Wii remote controls,
tripods, a Bluetooth adapter, some infrared pens, and free software. Although the inking capabilities leave
something to be desired, the Wiimote smartboard is excellent for using
projected PowerPoint presentations, games, software simulations, and
calculators in class. ~by Joeph Meko of Franklin Road Academy, Nashville
Differentiated
Professional Learning Networks - E In today’s classroom teachers instruct using
differentiated learning activities to meet the needs of all our students. Now come and learn about a variety of
differentiated Professional Learning
Networks (Nings, Blogs, and Twitter) that can help you build your own PLN
in a way that you learn best. Come out
of this session with ways that will help you grow and transform your style of
teaching into that of a 21st Century educator. ~by Melissa Smith of Presbyterian Day School, Memphis
Don't pay
for it or steal it when you can find it for free!! Free open source software to enhance your
teaching. - MS, US, TC This session will explore a variety of free and
open source software applications. We
will explore a variety of applications for many different content areas. Some of the applications covered include the
following: • Phun - 2d physics sandbox • Edusim - Virtual 3d worlds • Scratch -
animation/programming application • River City - online simulation for middle
school science • Moodle - open source learning management software • Geogebra –
open source dynamic mathematics software ~by Warren Bezuidenhout of Brentwood Academy, Brentwood
Drama and
Documentary with Digital Video - LS, MS, US, TC Sixth graders improvised and adapted Greek
history and mythology dramatically, videotaping and editing those performances
for website publication. In another vein, they researched self-selected topics
about Chinese and U.S. culture and history to produce brief documentary videos.
They shared these productions with
Chinese students “met” over the video interface Skype. For a richer experience, students used Mac and
PC platforms, two video editing programs, and two camera formats, as well as
green-screen and audio effects. ~by Ward Fleissner of Baylor School, Chattanooga
Hands-On Session With Windows Movie-Maker [Windows lab] Come put your interest in digital video into
hands-on practice learning how to use Windows
Movie-Maker. In this session
participants will be taught the basic steps of video editing from importing
media, to editing it, to publishing the finished version. This is a class for beginners, applicable to
all subject areas and grade levels on the basic steps of video editing. We will also hear from a teacher who produces
a weekly student newscast using this software. Movie-maker is a free
program included on Windows computers. Laptops will be provided for session
participants. The first 25 participants to register will be accepted for this
session. ~by Demetri Orlando of Battleground Academy, Franklin
iMovie '09 [Mac lab]
Using
iMovie '09 to create digital video
projects engages students in authentic and meaningful ways and encourages their
creative expression.Students today want
to be creators of content, and digital video provides opportunities for
students to publish their work and share their stories with the world. In this hands-on session, learn to use iMovie
'09, part of the iLife series that comes on every Mac. The first 20 participants to register will be accepted for this
session. .
Photo
Story in the Classroom [Windows lab] - MS, US, TC This session will demonstrate how to make your
own photo story on the computer. You will be able to see some student projects
and evaluate how useful these presentations are as an enhancement to the
curriculum. The first 25 participants to register will be accepted for this
session. ~by Lori Onjukka of Hutchison School, Memphis
Podcasting
Poetry [Mac lab] - MS, US Discover how to re-invent poetry readings by
creating podcasts that incorporate photography, music, sounds, and other unique
effects. Learn how to create a podcast
from beginning to end using Apple's GarageBand
and the Internet. A rubric will be
provided along with tips on grading and showing your students' work. Podcasting
engages even the most reluctant teenagers and is an expressive technology that
can help improve your students' writing, creative thinking, and authentic
performing abilities. The first 20 participants to register will be accepted for this
session. ~by Barbara Powell of Christ Presbyterian Academy, Nashville
Podcasting in the Early Childhood (or ANY) classroom [Mac lab] - EC, LS, A, TC Podcasting can be used even at
the early age of PK! In this session, we
will focus on how to integrate podcasting with Garage Band into the Early Elementary or any classroom. From digital storytelling to audio reports and
even assessments, podcasts can be your one stop shop! The first 20 participants to register will be accepted for this
session. ~by Amanda Asbell of St. George's Independent School, Germantown
Quit, Complain or
Innovate - E Are we utilizing all of the
channels necessary and/or available to make sure our students are
learning? With the changing technological environment, and with the
ever-increasing range of communication possibilities that rapidly change
digital technology offers both teachers and students, are we continuing to
develop teaching and learning strategies that take maximum advantage of its
potential? Mr. Torres will share some of the important ways the language
of multimedia is providing his students with options that would not be
available in a traditional learning environment. We have to make the best
use of the new tools multimedia bring to us and to our students. There
are really only three options: quit, complain, or innovate! ~by Marco Antonio Torres of San Fernando High School, Los Angeles
Screencasting:
How We Learned to Stop Talking and Start
Teaching- MS, US Screencasting is changing the way instructors
use class time! By moving lectures out
of the classroom, teachers can focus on student mastery of concepts and skills.
Participants will explore the benefits
of using screencasting with their curriculum, learn how to create and publish
screencasts, and discuss effective uses of screencasts. ~by Mike Smothers of St. George's Independent School, Collierville
Storytelling
the Digitized Way - EC, LS, MS, TC Microsoft Windows Movie Maker is a free program for PC’s. Join us in learning the program and also
looking at examples for classroom use. You
will see examples of this program used in JK-Fourth Grades. Teachers and Students can both use Movie Maker
to enhance the curriculum and learning. It
is a great tool to integrate various disciplines. ~by Jennifer Stover of Hutchison School, Memphis
System
Administrator Roundtable - T This presentation is for IT Directors, System Administrators, Network Administrators, and
Network Technicians. This session is
not for educators. It will be a nuts and
bolts behind the scenes discussion of problems and ideas that face IT
departments. I will give a short
demonstration of the Kbox and then open the floor to a roundtable discussion of
other ideas. ~by Andrew Peercy of Battleground Academy, Franklin
Take Your
Students on a Virtual Field Trip with GoogleLit Trips- EC, LS, MS, US, TC Did you ever wish you could take your students
on a field trip to a place they were studying? Try using GoogleLit
Trips! This session will be an
introduction to GoogleLit Trips using the free program, Google Earth. Places studied in literature, history, current
events, etc. can be placemarked to create a virtual tour. Use of different layers such as 3D, borders,
images, and places of interests add to its flavor. ~by Jo Ann Guidry of Webb School of Knoxville
Technology
CAN Be Elementary - LS, T How do you know which technology tools to use
AND put them together so they are actually EASY to use? This session acquaints teachers with
technology tools, ideas for using them, and organizational tips for pulling
them all together. It IS possible to
organize educational games, flip camera videos, and Jing lessons on the same
page! ~by Phyllis Sanders of David Lipscomb Elementary, Nashville
Using
Moodles in the Foreign Language Classroom- MS, US Do you like using technology in your classroom
but find all of the links, websites, and programs to be overwhelming? By using a moodle you will be able to present
all of your resources on one website. Specific
attention will be placed on screencasts, online assessments and practice
assignments, and online blogging. ~by Genevieve Hoppe of St. George's Independent School, Collierville
Using YouTube
and Other Internet Video Resources to Stimulate Conversation and Writing in the
Foreign Language Classroom- US There is a wealth of material on line,
including many that can be used to stimulate conversation and writing in the foreign language classroom. I will use ads, award winning film shorts,
music and news sites in four activities designed for upper level language
practice. ~by Mavis C. Negroni-Foosaner of Lausanne Collegiate School, Memphis
VoiceThread:Collaborating Around Media - EC, LS, MS, US, TC A VoiceThread is a
collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images,
documents, and videos and allows students to leave comments
in 5 ways - using voice (with a microphone), text,
audio file, or video. Share a
VoiceThread with other students and colleagues for them to record comments too.
With VoiceThread, group conversations are collected and shared in one
place from anywhere…all with no
software to install. ~by Whitney Miller of Hutchison School, Memphis
Wikis for
Teacher - LS, MS, US, TC A step-by-step process for creating a free
educational wiki for your classroom; no student email addresses needed. Includes learning basic tools for setting up,
creating and editing pages (text, images, video), managing student users and
communication. Learn how to implement
the Wiki in your classroom—examples from K-12 classrooms of a variety of
disciplines will be shown. ~by Terri Schulz and Chelsy Hooper of Ensworth School, Nashville
