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Susan Patrick |
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David Jakes |
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Peggy Sheehy Sunday, December 7, 10:45 am Peggy Sheehy is known nationally for creating authentic spaces and curricula for student learning in the “Teen Second Life” virtual world. A middle school instructional technology facilitator and media specialist, Peggy holds a master's degree in educational technology and is pursuing a second master's in library and information science. |
Over 110 Sessions Included with Registration
Lab and Classroom Sessions available 9:00 am Thursday through 12 pm Sunday*
Practical, exciting sessions are presented by knowledgeable, talented educators from schools and districts across California – and from organizations such as CLRN, CTAP, TechSETS and TICAL (visit clms.net, clhs.net or cue.org for session descriptions). Sample sessions for teachers, administrators and technology leaders include:
Sessions include:
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World Wide Literacy District technology coordinator Kyle Brumbaugh will show you how to teach your students the skills needed to differentiate between fact and fiction on the Internet and validate sources by using available tools to research information on any web page. |
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Introduction to Personal Learning Networks Learn from educational technologist Mark Wagner how you and your students can use new online tools (see page 2) to create your own personal learning networks. Boost your own professional development and engage your students in learning by connecting to experts and peers online. |
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Best Practices in Online Learning Join Susan Patrick, executive director of NACOL, for an exciting exploration of best practices in online learning. Learn about the latest initiatives, resources, national quality standards, and classroom models for world-class online teaching and learning for your students. |
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21st-Century Publishing on the Web Learn directly from Ted Lai, the “podpiper” and co-author of the Macintosh iLife in the Classroom series, how you can use blogs, wikis, podcasts and more to truly differentiate instruction and empower all students, including those who are struggling. |
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An Administrator’s Guide to Web 2.0 Worried about which tech tools to allow at your site? Join John White, principal of Mulholland Middle School, to find out why Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ian Jukes and others have toured his site to see how Web 2.0 and other technologies are safely, widely integrated across the curriculum. |
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iTouch History and Language Arts with Primary Sources Have an iPod Touch or iPhone? Kathleen Ferenz, Apple professional development trainer and CTAP technology specialist, will model how teachers can use these tools for content area presentations and primary source analyses. Free online resources available! |
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Conference Schedule |
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Thursday, December 4 |
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Registration Open |
8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Focus Sessions |
9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Friday, December 5 |
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Registration Open |
7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
General Session with Susan Patrick |
8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Exhibits Open |
10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Focus and/or Workshop Sessions |
11:00 am - 5:30 pm |
Saturday, December 6 |
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Registration Open |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
General Session with David Jakes |
8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Exhibits Open |
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Focus and/or Workshop Sessions |
11:00 am - 5:30 pm |
Sunday, December 7 |
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Focus and/or Workshop Sessions |
8:00 am - 10:30 am |
General Session with Peggy Sheehy |
10:45 am - 12:00 pm |
(schedule is subject to change) |
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Conference Rates
$269 members / $329 non-members
(see REGISTRATION FORM for details)
Accommodations and Conference Sites
Portola Hotel
Two Portola Hotel
Monterey, CA 93940
$169 single/double plus tax
To reserve your room, call the hotel directly at: (831) 649-4511
Registration and Exhibit Hall:
Sessions: The Portola Hotel and the adjacent Monterey Conference Center
Monterey , CA
Monterey is one of California's most popular vacation destinations. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf. Enjoy sumptuous seafood restaurants. Walk to many of the best attractions from the Monterey Marriott, site of the conference.
Visit Conference Features and Area Attractions Online:
Monterey Peninsula Airport
Mineta San Jose International Airport
Monterey Marriott
Monterey Attractions and Dining
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Cannery Row
Carmel
Travel Line
For assistance in booking air travel, contact Go Aweigh Travel at (800) 786-4554 or Irv Howard at clmstravel@aol.com.
Qualifies for EETT, Ed Tech K-12 Vouchers, and QEIA
Fulfills professional development requirements of Enhancing Education Though Technology (EETT). Approved professional development event through the Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program (Microsoft settlement). Meets standards-based instruction and content area statutes for Quality Education Investment Act-funded schools.
Other Funding Opportunities
General and site-based monies; AB 1113 (Safe Schools); AB 1115; Title 1 (Basic Grants, Migrant Ed); Title II (Staff Development, Federal Class Size Reduction); Title III (LEP, Bilingual); Title IV (21st Century Community Learning Centers, Safe and Drug Free Schools); Title V (GATE, Innovative Strategies); SIP; School-to-Career; Perkins; ROP; California Partnerships Academy; AG Incentive Grants; BTSA; EIA; II/UPS; EIEP; TUPE; PAR.
About CLMS/CLHS/NHSA
The California League of Middle Schools, California League of High Schools and National High School Association share a commitment to improving the professional knowledge of educators so students in California and the nation may experience academic success and personal well-being.
About CUE
Computer-Using Educators provides leadership and support to advance student achievement in the K-20 educational community. CUE is proud to co-host this professional development opportunity.
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