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8:00 – 8:30

Sign In & Refreshments by Five Star Catering

8:30 – 9:30

Ed1Stop in the Classroom - Dan Weiser

9:30 – 10:30

Class 1a

Integrating RxNetWriter into Your ELA Curriculum

In this class you will discover a plethora of ways that the COWS can graze more often in your LA/ELA classroom. The class will also provide some new information on RX Netwriter.

Kathy Corcoran

Class 1b

Using Gaggle in the Classroom

Learn how to get your students using email to communicate about class subjects.  We will also cover the student E-lockers and message boards.

Grant Coffin

10:30 – 10:45

Break

10:45 – 11:45

Class 2a

Integrating your Social Studies and ELA with Technology

Ever wonder what "Tech" stuff came with the Social Studies adoption? This class will explore just that! We will also look at ways to integrate other SWEET programs into your Social Studies classroom.

Kathy Corcoran

Class 2b

Podcasting in the ELA Classroom

Explore ways you and your students can podcast to enhance teaching and learning as well as to make connections to parents and the community. Learn how to find and subscribe to podcasts, how to record and edit audio including the addition of music and special effects, and how to post and advertise teacher and student work.

Amee Chapman

11:45 – 12:45

Lunch by Five Star Catering on Site

12:45 – 1:45

Class 3a

Digital Storytelling

Liquid Non-linear Editing: Have you ever wondered how to make your own class movie? Learn how to integrate thinking, writing and technology in digital format using your COWS.

Graciela Vega

Class 3b

Web Research in Your Classroom

A variety of online resources from the library will be shared as well as how to find and evaluate web sites with your students.

Eva Nottage

1:45 – 2:00

Break

2:00 – 3:00

Class 4a

Classroom Web Pages

Learn how to inform students and parents with your very own web page.  Let them know about activities, lessons and homework through the internet.

Amee Chapman

Class 4b

SWEET Share – Best Practices

Take this opportunity to work with your colleagues from around the district.  Share information, projects, lessons, and activities that you have presented in your class.  Bring two to three ideas to share.

Grant Coffin

3:00 – 3:30

Closing and Evaluation