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National Educational Computing Conference
(NECC) held June 29 - July 2nd at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention
Center on the San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, TX. SuccessLink 6th Annual Technology Innovations Conference (SL) at Tan-Tar-A, Osage Beach, MO, July 17-18, 2008. WIU STAR Summer Experience 2008 held July 23 - 24 at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. WIU STAR Summer Experience 2008 held July 30-31 at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, IL. Illinois Business Education Association Conference held November 12 - 14 at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham, IL. More
conference dates will be posted soon!
NOTE: All presentations will be made available online so that teachers can easily share the information with others in their district. Follow up support will be provided through email and discussion forums. Would your like us to present for your organization? Contact us: admin@sqooltechs.com Current conference presentations include: The ABCs of VLEs
3-hour, hands-on session (MITC,
METC, IL-TEC, STAR, SL, IBEA)
Is the concept of Virtual Learning Environments new to you? Are you ready to take the plunge into blogs, wikis, forums, chat, online assessment and other Web 2.0 tools. Attend this session to learn the basics of how Moodle-based virtual learning environments can be used to support traditional instruction by easily integrating collaborative tools. You will be provided free access to your own virtual classroom for a year. Time will be devoted to getting your virtual classroom up and running. Bring your class list with you! Internet Tools and Resources for
Math/
Math FACTS (Free, Awesome Cool Tools for Students) 1-hour breakout session (MITC
and METC)
Explore all of the
best K-6 math tools the web has to offer! From basic addition to
geometry and fractions, from virtual manipulates to interactive games,
from online calculators and converters to graphing tools. You will
leave this session with resources for every math topic you teach. A
laptop would be beneficial in this session, but not necessary. M.A.T.H. F.A.C.T.S.
(Minimize Arithmetic Teaching Headaches with Free, Awesome Cool Tools for Students) 2 or 3 hour session (SL, STAR-WIU, STAR-ASHS) Explore all of the best K-8 math tools the web has to offer! From basic addition to geometry and fractions, from virtual manipulates to interactive games, from online calculators and converters to graphing tools. Build your own Moodle-based virtual math classroom that incorporates online, interactive, engaging resources that address curriculum standards and meets the needs of your students. In addition, we will provide you with a ready-made virtual classroom for teaching those pesky math facts!
Many of today's students are not engaged or motivated by what is offered by traditional classrooms. Learning does not take place in the absence of engagement and motivation. Technology meets diverse student needs and increases engagement and motivation of all students. Discover Internet resources and technology applications that address the National Reading Panel recommendations in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Build a Moodle-based virtual reading classroom that incorporates online, interactive resources that address curriculum standards and meet the needs of your students. You will leave this session with a virtual reading classroom filled with interactive, engaging resources. Reading and Technology: Make the Connection
1-hour breakout session (IL-TCE) Today’s educators must
utilize technology’s power to improve student reading ability as mandated by
NCLB. Technology meets diverse student needs and increases motivation of all
students. This workshop will introduce you to Internet resources and technology
tools that address the National Reading Panel recommendations in the areas of
phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Reading, Writing, and VLEs
1-hour breakout session (METC)
The tools of “the read-write web” will dramatically impact education as we know it. Attend this session to learn how virtual learning environments, such as Moodle, can be used to not only support reading and writing, but to empower students and create exciting new learning opportunities. A laptop would be beneficial in this session, but not necessary. You Mean I Am Supposed to Teach
Science, Too?
In 2008, expanded
MAP testing begins in Science. The grade-span tests will be
administered in Grades 5, 8, and 11. With the push to meet AYP in
communication arts and math, many teachers have been forced to skimp on
science instruction. Are you in need of resources to help prepare your
students for the upcoming Science MAP tests? Attend this session to
discover online science tools and resources that have been aligned with
the GLEs. A laptop would be beneficial in this session, but not
necessary. (SL) Effective Uses of VLEs in K12 Classrooms
(NECC- Wed, 8:30-9:30)
BYOL Session The digital tools available through SqoolTools.com can be used in a variety of ways to support and enhance instructional practices in K-12 classrooms. This session identifies and exemplifies effective instructional tools and strategies. The tools and strategies chosen maximize both teacher productivity and student learning opportunities. SqoolTools, Supporting Online Opportunites for Learning
(NECC- Wed, 12:00-2:00) Poster Session Explore the free digital tools available at SqoolTools.com and see first hand how these tools engage learners, enhance instruction, and improve teacher efficiency. Stop by and chat with Vince and Diana and get all of your questions answered. |
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