Wed 8-4 Sessions....will just keep adding to this one today.

First session was about Classroom in the Technology. It was listed as a 2 hour session but its only a one hour so ignore the times in the book. Was pretty good information about how to integrate EdLine, ISTE Calender, Glogster, and Web Tools 2.0 with cell phones for immediate student responses. I can see tons of uses for this type of integration in the modern classroom and it had great features for student interaction with their projects they created.



















Second session was about Design and Planning Stratagies for Cisco Wireless Lann Deployments. Was a nice compliment to last weeks Cisco classes. This session is based on 802.11a and g wireless formats, scalability, stand alone access points, wireless LAN controllers, and newer suggested network setups for better efficiencies. The session is a Level 2 information level for Cisco and it seems that the Unified Wireless Network will be Cisco's new push for the next few years until any new standards get developed. With the restrictions on wireless systems in our schools this is going to hinder any realistic use of setting up the more efficient systems. The current usage policies need to be updated so we can move forward with classroom technology.











Third session is titled....Meeting the Needs of Struggling High School Learners Before They Fail.


This session talks about using Odyssey to avoid a credit recovery program. This session focused on the 9-12 version of their software. Odyssey is web based and can be used from home or school. Students can be assigned one of the 4 core programs or can take all 4 if needed. My county uses this program for credit recovery and their passage is directly related to their test scores on Odyssey. I didnt seen anything for career and technical schools for credit recovery classes. The main reason that students were in credit recovery were due to excessive absenses. When they miss the high schools they are also missing career and technical schools. They need to develop a system for career tech in a bad way.









Fourth session was about using the Photo Story 3 software. The software is a very easy way to bring out the creativity in students. They had several very nice student made projects that really were extremely well done productions. The room was packed and people were sitting on the floor. I could actually use this software when creating how to videos in my classroom. The software is very easy to use and has only 4 easy steps to finish a project. Would also be a good "get to know you" project in the beginning of the year so students can get ahead in their social integration with each other.

Fifth session...Smart Board Training.

Pretty straight forward introduction on how to install, support, write lessons, and the major features. Gave good information about how the system works electronically and physically. Was good info on where to get materials on several subjects and classroom setups. Showed how you can use the Smart system for instant feedback from students on lessons and tests.

How to design a Webquest Informercial using Google Docs.

Extremely informative and helpfull for all classes. Gave some great tips about getting students motivated in engaging how to do a full production from beginning to end. I can see me using this to create my "how to" videos in a quick manner so not to loose alot of down time in the class. This is a great idea in its usage in the class room and would make some great home assignments and senior projects.