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Jeffrey Barlow
Pacific University
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Quality Websites and Evaluation of Sites
Quality web searches and how to evaluate a website will be discussed. Learn how to utilize the web and use a variety of search engines to help select appropriate information for classroom use. Learn to utilize the “hidden web” that addresses concerns about security issues for your students.
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Jeffrey Barlow is the Faculty 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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David Barringer
Grant High School
Cynthia Townsend (Miller)
Clara Brownell Middle School-Umatilla
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Reflections from a Digital Classroom
Get some great ideas from one of our PT3 mini-grant recipient. David will discuss the role of technology in the classroom and demonstrates classroom applications of a computer and printer/scanner/copier purchased with a PT3 grant.
Bringing real World Data into Middle School Mathematics
To provide real world applications of data collection and statistics to rural middle school students in order to stimulate higher level thinking and an awareness of math in their daily lives and in careers.
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David Barringer is a recent graduate of the University of Portland and a first year educator teaching English at Grant High School. He received a grant from PT3 last year and is currently brainstorming tech projects for his classroom. He is a member of the Technology Team at Grant and is always looking for new, innovative ways to incorporate technology into learning.
Cynthia Townsend (Miller) recieved her Bachelors of Science degrees from Oregon State University in Fisheries Science and Zoology. After working with kids in environmental and leadership organizations she decided to pursue a career in education. She graduated from Pacific University with her Masters in Teaching in 2002. This is her second year teaching math at Clara Brownell Middle School in Umatilla, Oregon and this is her second grant through the PT3 grant program
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Blair Baldwin &
Marilyn Johnson
OMSI
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“The JASON Project at OMSI”
The JASON Project is a dynamic national program designed to excite students about science and technology by bringing research scientists into the classroom through video and Internet technology. The standards-based, inquiry-driven curriculum is endorsed by the National Science Teachers’ Association (NSTA) and is keyed to the national and Oregon State content standard for science, math, language arts and social studies.
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Blair Baldwin is Lead Teacher Educator and JASON Project Coordinator at OMSI. Mr. Baldwin taught high school earth science and chemistry for 8 years and his audience has ranged from elementary students to International Elderhostel participants. He is a member of the Oregon Science Education Council and numerous other professional education organizations in Oregon and Idaho.
Dr. Marilyn Johnson is Director of Museum and Teacher Education at OMSI and holds a PhD from the University of Massachusetts in Nutritional Science with a minor in Computer Science. Since 1997 Dr. Johnson has lead the professional development efforts and other innovative programs at OMSI, including participation in the National Science Learning Network (SLN) an early leader in the application technology to inquiry-based science, the JASON project, distance learning initiatives, 'Latinas en Ciencia' gender equity programming for Latina girls in science, and the Experiencing Chemistry project. Dr. Johnson has taught college, kindergarten, and adult education, has authored teachers' resource guides and lab manuals, and has served in a consulting and speaking role locally and nationally.
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Nikki Beale
Orenco Elementary School-Hillsboro
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Inspire Elementary Students with Kidspiration Software
Watch young learners brainstorm, organize, plan, and create with this simple program. Kindergarteners through sixth graders can take an idea and watch it grow into a well thought out sentence, report, or story. Students are empowered to write and imagine with this easy to use software. Be inspired by Kidspiration!
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Nikki Beale has received her MAT degree at Willamette University in 1998. She has been teaching in Hillsboro for the past five years. Nikki is currently teaching fourth grade at Orenco Elementary School. She is married and has a 16 month old daughter. |
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Glen Bledsoe
Molalla Elementary School
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Writing & Technology: Students Creating New Genres with New Technology
There is much more to writing and technology than word processing. When students are given a wide range of technologies and the opportunity to experiment with different ideas, they will produce remarkably sophisticated works. This presentation will review the efforts of the students at Molalla Elementary School in sound design and computer animation.
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Since 1991 Glen L. Bledsoe has taught 3rd, 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 OWL.org website. He also writes about technology issues for Today's OEA magazine. He currently teaches computers at Molalla Elementary School in Molalla, Oregon |
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Kevin Carr
George Fox University
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Enhancing Classroom Interactivity Using Inspiration and Internet Message Boards
In this session two ways of enhancing class interactivity will be discussed. First, the use of internet message boards as an adjunct to regular face-to-face discussions will be presented. Second, the use of Inspiration software as an in-class discussion tool will be presented. |
Associate Professor of Education, 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. |
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Jim Carroll
University of Portland
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PowerPoint Beyond the Bullets!
A hands-on look at interactive controls within PowerPoint that allow students and teachers to make learning centers, animated presentations, hyper-linked pages and much more.
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James B. Carroll, Ph.D. Associate professor of education at University of Portland since 1993. Teaching and research focus of educational technology, educational research, and foundations of education. |
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Mike Charles |
Finding the Right Online Project to do with Your Class
Join us for a hands on look at the power of collaborative online projects for preK-12 students. View examples of excellent online projects that have been done by other Web-savvy educators. Spend time online finding the right online project for your class using one of three online project clearinghouse resources. Online materials supporting this session will be available for your future use.
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Dr. 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 the complexities involved in changing teacher practice. |
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Greg Dardis
OMSI
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EOS Earth Observing System Earth From Space!
We are entering the most exciting and high impact ”age of discovery” in the history of global studies since the days of the great sailing ships. Come see the latest technology and hands-on activities that will help you turn science classes into true adventures.
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Greg Dardis recieved a BS in Biology from the University of Portland. He has been at OMSI for 12 years developing classes, teacher workshops, demonstrations and exhibits on a variety of subjects. He is interested in expanding classroom teaching into academic and social areas that normally are considered the realm of museums or informal settings. Finally technology can be a useful tool to immerse students into the worlds of science research and science exhibition - bringing the lab and the museum to the classroom. |
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Drew Hinds
Instructional Technology Coordinator-Salem/Keizer 24J
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Intel’s ‘Seeing Reason’
‘Seeing Reason’ Web-based Innovation Tool: A FREE web-based thinking tool for teaching the visual mapping of cause and effect relationships. In this hands on workshop you will have a chance to try and setup a classroom workspace for investigating cause & effect relationships in both simple and complex systems. http://www.intel.com/education/seeingreason
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"Good instructional units involve great learning without the technology." Drew is a teacher, presenter and Intel Senior Trainer. He currently serves as Instructional Technology Coordinator in Salem-Keizer Public Schools, the winner of the 2003 National School Board Technology Spotlight Award. His work with Intel, National Geographic, JASON Project and FIRST Lego League has taken him half way around the world presenting and providing professional development for teachers and administrators. Drew is first and foremost a pursuer of knowledge and facilitator of learning. His unique teaching style involves project based learning and authentic experiences that create meaning for fellow learners. |
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Dovina Israel-Greco
Mary Woodward Elementary School
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Integrating Technology Through the Subjects.
How to use multimedia programs, word processing and
Spreadsheets, cameras, scanner and projectors with students in the classroom for projects, documentation and assessment.
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Dovina Israel-Greco is a fifth grade teacher at Mary Woodward Elementary in the Tigard-Tualatin School district. She has her Masters in Teaching degree from Pacific University. Dovina’s undergraduate degree is in Child and Family Studies and she has had extensive educational experience both here in Oregon and in California. Her strengths are in the areas of science, social studies, math and technology. Dovina has two children who attend high school and middle school in the district and a husband who is a chef. |
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Carolyn Knox
University of Oregon
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Computer Based Study Strategies.
Learn how to use the computer as a study tool for yourself as well as for your students. Computer-based study strategies are useful for all types of students from Gifted to Learning Disabled to English Language Learners.
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Dr. Carolyn Knox is a research associate at the Center for Advanced Technology in Education. Her research centers around using technology in cognitive partnership to support diverse learners (students with disabilities and ESOL) in secondary classrooms. She is also interested in the uses of technology to support knowledge representation, socially constructed knowledge, and collaboration. |
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Jason Ohler
University of Alaska
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Putting the Story into Digital Story Telling-Most of the favorite teachers were good storytellers.
Digital storytelling is one of the next big waves sweeping through education. Yet most of the emphasis is on digital not storytelling. Before you sit down behind all of that wonderfully distracting high tech multimedia gear, learn what makes a story work, how to develop plot, character, meaning in order to maximize audience engagement, student interest and, ultimately learning. Learn how to create transformation, which is the essence of many of the greatest stories, books, & movies, as well as, the teachable moment. Learn why in an age of multimedia, art has become the next literacy or 4th R. Apply this to content learning for students and personal projects, as well as corporate productivity. No high technology allowed.
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Dr. Jason Ohler has been a presenter, writer, teacher and consultant in the area of Digital Living and Learning for two decades. He is first and foremost a storyteller, telling tales of the future that are grounded in the past. Jason has counseled and consulted to many teachers, schools and districts—as well as government agencies and businesses—about navigating the potential and pitfalls of living, learning, and doing business in the Digital Age. As a web developer, composer and writer, his activities are placed within the larger perspective of business, community and the arts. He has written books, numerous articles and authored a number of projects related to living and learning in the Digital Age. In addition, he is author of Tech Wit, a regular feature columnist with the Juneau Empire about how to live with technology with a sense of insight and humor. |
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Brian Page
Apple Computer
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Millennial Learners: Who Are The? How Do They Learn?
This multimedia presentation will recap the latest research about today’s teens-what they like and don’t like; How they play, learn, think, and communicate. Implications of the findings will be illustrated through a discussion of examples of actual student work.
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Brian Page is an Education Technology Specialist working for Apple Computer Inc. His thirty-three years as an educator have included teaching first, fourth, and sixth grades at the elementary level, teaching adult high school reading and literacy courses in secondary schools and pre-service college courses for prospective teachers at the university level. He has served a decade as a school principal, several years as an assistant superintendent in a large school district with responsibility for K-12 curriculum and instruction, staff development, special education, vocational education, library and media services, etc. In 1987 Brian received a Doctor of Education Degree at Brigham Young University in Educational Leadership, specializing in education reform. He has authored articles on parenting, reading and literacy, and the use of technology in schools. In addition, Brian has developed new models of staff development, year-round schooling, and applications of computers to support instruction. Dr. Page joined Apple Computer Company in 1990 and today works and shares visions, research, and models with school districts, universities, and state education leaders, and coordinates research projects in which Apple is invited to participate. |
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Kelli Reinhart
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Motivating Students Through Technology.
Learn to motivate students in different subject areas through the use of iMovie and digital video. Developing QuickTime instructional videos from Imovie, students can correspond and share with pen pals in an exciting new format. |
Kelli Reinhart is currently in her second year of teaching 1st grade at Bilquist Elementary School in the North Clackamas School District. She did her undergraduate degree at Portland State and received her Masters in teaching from Pacific University. Kelli loves her job and some days she can hardly believe they pay her. This summer she married to her high school sweetheart! |
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Mike Stewart
Mt Angel District Technology Coordinator
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Building and Maintaining Your Own Website from Home
For those of you who have Internet access at home, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may have space available for you to host your very own web site without additional monthly fees. This presentation will show you how to set up and update your web site.
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Mike Stewart is the District Technology Coordinator in the Mt. Angel School District located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Mike has served as a Teacher, Media Specialist & Technology Coordinator for 18 years. He enjoys his family, community involvement and working in the challenging world of technology. |
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Jessica Strand
2nd grade Hazeldale Elementary,
Beaverton
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Musical Technology
Through a PT3 grant, I purchased a Yamaha DGX-202 portable grand electronic keyboard along with Cubasis music studio software and Finale Music Notation software the keyboard and software will be used in a first grade classroom as part of an action research study involving the link between music and literacy, as well as a fourth grade classroom as a culmination project for a study of music history in America. The purpose of using such materials is to explore the benefits of bringing musical technology to the general classroom.
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Jessica Strand is a second grade teacher at Hazeldale
Elementary School. She received her BA form Northwestern College in orange City, Iowa. Jessica graduated from George Fox University in May 2003 with a Masters in Teaching. For the last seven has been teaching piano and music theory. Jessica is also the music coordinator for Tigard Convenant Church. |
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John Tenny
Flowing Thoughts Education Solutions
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Inspiration: Mind Mapping to Higher Thinking Levels
Very easy to use teacher planning and teaching tool that also supports student-thinking skills. Great software for all levels, all subject areas
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John Tenny, Ph.D. Owner, Flowing Thought Educational Solutions; Technology Integration Mentor for PT3 Grant; retired elementary, middle school, high school, and university teacher; Inspiration software advocate. Currently writing software to assist in observing student teachers. |
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Lynne Wolters
Concordia University
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Webquest
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by learners is drawn from the Internet. WebQuest are designed to us learners’ time well, to focus on using information rather than looking for it, and to support learners’ thinking at the sites can be used effectively to create a powerful technology enhance learning environment. Resource and examples will be shown and shared for several grade and content areas.
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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. |
