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Grade Level
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Speaker/Title
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Topic Summary
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Presenter Bio
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| Any level
Both Sessions
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Christian Dumitru
Enablemart
Introduction to the Assistive Technology Market and Products
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In this session, you will learn about the many products that Enablemart has to offer in the area of assistive technology. There will be product demos of HeadMouse Extreme, Zoomtext Magnifier Screen/Reader and Clarity DeckMate CCTV |
An alumni of University of Portland, Christian Dumitru is the Northwest Accounts Manager of Enablemart. |
| Any level
Both Sessions
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Mark Johnston
Apple
Integrating Media into your Curriculum
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During this session, you will learn how to capture, organize and repurpose different media types into your daily instruction. You will see examples that have already been created by both teachers and students. Tools discussed will include iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie, and iDVD.
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Mark Johnston has worked in the higher education field for over fifteen years integrating technology into the learning process for both teachers and students. Mark worked on one of the first 1:1 initiatives in the country at University of Oregon's Law School 1995 that is still thriving today. Most recently Mark was involved with the design and implementation of Oregon's first public
K-12 1:1 initiative at Springfield Middle School. For the last ten years, Mark has worked for Apple as an Advisory Systems Engineer.
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| Any level
Both Sessions
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Sean McKay
George Fox University
Wikies in K12 Environments
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Wikis provide a collaborative web-based tool that empowers students and teachers to develop websites around projects, classes, and topics. Everyone gets to contribute and participate in developing and maintaining the website and thus the tool serves as a way build community in the classroom with everyone contributing to the overall project.
http://minnow.cc.gatech.edu/Swiki and http://coweb.cc.gatech.edu/csl/24 |
Sean McKay is a Systems Administrator and Technology in Education consultant for George Fox University and serves in the Institutional Technology department and the School of Education. |
| 6-12 (possibly any level, depending on teacher)
Both Sessions
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Ryan Kinnett
The Community Schoolhouse
Video Documentary
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Students use digital video technology to produce outcomes that reflect any subject matter. |
Ryan received his B.S. in environmental science from Willamette University in 1998 and completed his MAT from WU in 2002 and has been teaching at The Community Schoolhouse ever since. He implements experiential and adventure educational strategies in his teaching techniques and has found that digital media is a perfect fit when it comes to student learning. |
| Middle to high school
Session 2 only
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Mike Charles
Pacific University
Image Processing in your Math/Science Classrooms
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Image processing is a powerful tool for teaching and learning science and math. It provides a great way to get visual learners engaged in science and math inquiry. Leave this session with access to free software public domain software and lesson ideas to use with your students.
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Mike Charles is an educational media and technology specialist with a background in curriculum and instruction. He taught in grades K-6 for 15 years in Phoenix, Arizona, working as a K-6 computer resource teacher for the final six years. His research interests include the way that technology enables student-initiated project learning environments, uses of visualization tools in teaching mathematics and science in K-12 education, and complexities involved in changing teacher practice. |
| Any level
Both Sessions
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John Tenny
Flowing Thoughts Educational Solutions
Inspiration & Kidspiration: Mind Mapping to Higher Thinking Levels
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Very easy to use teacher planning and teaching tools that also support student-thinking skills. Great software for all levels and subject areas. Windows, MacIntosh, Palm, PocketPC.
Inspiration Website: http://www.inspiration.com
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John Tenny, Owner, Flowing Thought Educational Solutions; developer of eCOVE: The Observation Toolkit software; prior elementary, middle school, high school, and university teacher; Inspiration software advocate. |
Any level
Session 2 only
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Jeff Barlow
Pacific University
Using Technology in Social Studies Classrooms
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Dr. Jeffrey Barlow of Pacific University will discuss a number of techniques for engaging students in the production of World Wide Web pages in Social Studies classes at all levels in such a way that they simultaneously will become sophisticated, cautious consumers of electronic materials. The class is hands on and does not presume that the participants have used the web in their classes. If you can use email, or have thought about using email, you are qualified to participate! |
Jeffrey Barlow is the Director of The Berglund Center for Internet Studies at Pacific University and the Director of the Matsushita Center for Electronic Learning. He edits the Journal of the Association for
History and Computing. His web sites in Asian Studies receive more than five million hits per year. Among other things, he teaches sophisticated searching in electronic resources to history students.
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| Any level
Both Sessions
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Shanti Arnold
Willamette University MAT Graduate
Lessons on the Big Screen: Engage Your Students through Digitized Visuals
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Using the digital projector or "InFocus machine," you can ensure that all your students can see what you are talking about, as well as allow you to target students with different intelligences or skill levels at the same time. You can bring in any outside source material and make it accessible to your students, such as authentic images and music from a geographical region, a cool activity from a magazine, an interactive graphic from the web, or just enlarge whatever you're demonstrating so that everyone can see. |
Shanti graduated from Willamette University MAT Program in 2005. While student teaching in the 4th grade at Keizer Elementary in Keizer, Oregon, she used the projector, laptop computer, scanner, digital camera, and digital video camera in class and in preparation of lessons. Shanti is currently substitute teaching in Southern Oregon.
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Elementary to middle
Both Sessions
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Glen L. Bledsoe
Molalla Elementary School
The Digital Fotonovela: Collaborative Writing Using Technology
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Used creatively, technology can free students from working in isolation at their computers and give opportunities for students and teacher to write together. Using his students’ digital fotonovela (Spanish for graphic novel) “Too Many Taras” as an example, Glen Bledsoe will take participants step by step through the relatively simple process of writing and producing a digital fotonovela, including a review of hardware and software needed. |
Since 1991 Glen L. Bledsoe has taught 3rd, 4th, 5th and 17th grades. With his wife Karen, he has written over a dozen books, including the ever-popular The World's Fastest Trucks. His students have won numerous awards for web design at state and national levels. Glen's essays on education and technology appear on NEA's website
<http://homepage.mac.com/glenbledsoe/WritingLinks/>. He also writes about technology issues for Today's OEA magazine. He currently teaches 4th grade at Molalla Elementary School in Molalla, Oregon.
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| Middle to high school
Both Sessions
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Drew Hinds
Canby School District
“FIRST” Lego Robotics: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
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Participants will learn about FIRST Lego League Robotics and have the opportunity to build and program a Lego Robot. We will explain the Lego Robotics Program run by Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program (ORTOP), what we hope to achieve, and how young people 9-14 years of age can participate. |
Drew is a parent, teacher and facilitator of school change. He serves as Education Specialist in Canby School District and Adjunct Instructor at Willamette University. His work with Intel, Hewlett Packard, ISTE, National Geographic, Scholastic, JASON Project & FIRST Lego League has taken him around the world providing professional development for teachers & administrators. His unique teaching style involves project based learning and authentic experiences that create meaning for fellow learners. |
| 3-12
Both Sessions
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Eva La Mar
Geo-Literacy Project
CSI: Cemetery Scenes Investigators
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Cemeteries are powerful resources for the study and application of math, science and history. In Cemetery Scene Investigators students answered the question, Why is it important to preserve local cemeteries? Students analyzed biomes, ecosystems, flora, fauna, architectural designs, headstone design, headstone geometry, cultural geography, cultural biography, cartography, geography and history by examining specific aspects of a local cemetery! But, wait! There's more! Students then created a web site about THEIR findings which are being used by other schools worldwide who are also conducting their own CSI projects. Eva will share the project, down to the gravest of details with participants in the session!
Presentation resources can be found at: http://www.evalamar.com |
Eva La Mar has taught 6th grade GATE, 6th grade ESL, 4th grade GATE, 3rd grade GATE, and adult education. For the last four years she has traveled across the U.S. as a Senior Trainer conducting “train the trainer” sessions for the Intel Teach to the Future program.
The Geo-Literacy Project Website
http://www.geolit.org
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| Any Level
Session 1 Only
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Lynne Wolters
Concordia University
Interactive Session on Bogging
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Web logs (blogs) are interactive web sites that are easy to create and maintain. There are a variety of blog types we will visit. During this session you will have an opportunity to register for a free blog! Of course, this session will focus on some outstanding ed tech resource blogs and discuss advantages and disadvantages of using blogs in any classroom environment.
Interactive blogging scavenger hunt. |
Lynne Wolters is Assistant Professor of Educational Technology at Concordia University. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in educational technology, in both face-to-face and online formats. Lynne serves as PT3 Campus Coordinator. Prior to joining the College of Education, Lynne taught HTML and Web Page Design courses in the professional Web Master Program, at Mt. Hood Community College. In 1999, MHCC recognized her as Outstanding Teacher of the Year. She is Co-Director and Web Master for the NW Center for Children’s Literature. |
K-8
Session 1 Only
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Judy Van Scoter
Northwest Educational Technology Consortium
Effective Technology Use in the Classroom or There's more to life than PowerPoint
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Discover the opportunities technology offers in the classroom. Blending these powerful tools with effective learning strategies can engage students, build on their experiences, and provide new avenues to academic success. Explore ways to support language and literacy development and enhance learning with tools that address the diverse needs of students. |
Judy Van Scoter is an Advisor with the Technology in Education Center at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. Her work focuses on integrating technology to enhance teaching and learning. Prior to coming to NWREL she taught preschool, served as technology facilitator, and was an elementary classroom teacher for 10 years. |
| Any level
Both Sessions
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Kevin Carr
George Fox University
Bringing the Starry Night into your Classroom
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Learn about the Phases of the Moon using Starry Night, a classroom planetarium package available at low cost to teachers. The lesson shown in this session can be adapted to any grade level and is one of many made possible by Starry Night. |
Kevin Carr is an Associate Professor of Education at George Fox University. Dr. Carr develops electronic tools to enhance classroom interaction and inquiry. He currently leads an M.A.T. cohort and is writing an eText on Action Research for Pre-Service Teachers. |
| K-12
Both Sessions
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Trish Lichau
Concordia University
Different Brains and Digital Games
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The 21st century classroom is filled with “Digital Natives” whose brains, because of a “tornado of technology,” may be wired for a type of learning not found in traditional classrooms. This session will explore the issue of Digital Natives (students) and Digital Immigrants (teachers) and then examine how neuropsychosocial conditions and classroom ecology mandate that gameplaying be incorporated into the curriculum so today’s students experience meaningful, long-term learning. Discover why we should uplevel, uplearn and unlearn in every lesson! |
Trish Lichau is an experienced public and private school teacher and administrator. She designed and implemented 10 educational courses for the education program at Mt. Hood Community College and is currently an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Concordia University. Trish is currently earning her Ph. D. from Capella University; her research is focused on evolutionary epistemology and gameplaying pedagogy. |
| 9-12
Both Sessions
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Jo Meyertons
Willamette University
Social tagging: You're It
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“Social tagging”, aka "folksonomies", can be described as cooperative classification systems. They are all a means of sharing collections of web links online, and of adding your own keywords or phrases (tags) to the items. These tags become a useful way to locate lists of resources and bookmarks created by people of like minds. |
Jo is Director of Instructional Design and Development at Willamette University. Jo is currently in the final stages of completing her dissertation in educational technology, and hopes to defend this winter. When Jo is not in front of a computer, she likes to hike, bike, garden and explore the Pacific Northwest. |
| Any level
Both Sessions
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Suzi Zehsazian
Menlo Park Elementary
Strategies for using MIDI in the Classroom
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Learn how to use the MIDI Software Print Music and a MIDI Controller in the classroom. This session will include a brief description of the technical aspects of MIDI equipment and many ways to use this type of technology in the classroom. Participants will also experience the technology hands-on.
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Suzi Zehsazian is a graduate of the University of
Portland with a degree in Music Education. Currently she is an elementary music (general, band, and choir) teacher at Menlo Park Elementary School in the David Douglas School District in Portland.
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| Any Level
Both Sessions
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Angela Weisner
Stephen DuVal
University of Portland
WebQuest
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WebQuests: part 21st century scavenger hunt, part good old-fashioned research project. Great way to bring the world of the internet into your own classroom, while making sure that the information is safe, reliable and useful for your students. The panelists in this session will introduce the basic steps of creating a WebQuest, share their own successful projects and provide some hands-on practice for audience members. Webquest template URL:
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/templates/lesson-template1.htm |
Ms. Weisner and Mr. DuVal are currently juniors at the University of Portland. Angela is studying elementary education and Stephen is studying secondary physics education. |
| K-8
Both Sessions
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Jerry Johnson
Corban College
Digital Photos in Education – Cool Things To Do
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In this session, you will learn about some interesting software that allows you to do some creative things with photos. Software such as Comic Life, NoteTaker, Flickr will be featured. Most of the applications are Macintosh products only. http://plasq.com/ |
Jerry Johnson is a biology professor and the Instructional Technology Coordinator at Corban College. To learn more about Digital Photography in Education, visit his site at http://www.learningdigitally.org/LD/DigitalPhotography.html |
| K-6
Session 1 Only
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Deena T. Grossman
Oak Grove Elementary
Using a Digital Video Camera to Assess and Teach Musical Movement |
Deena Grossman will discuss and demonstrate the use of the digital
camera to assess and teach musical movement to elementary violin and
cello players. |
Deena T. Grossman has a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Portland and a Master of Music degree from Rice University. She teaches kindergarten through sixth grade music at Oak Grove Elementary in Milwaukie, Oregon.
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