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Agenda Note: Most concurrent sessions will accommodate 30 participants. Please choose another session if your first choice is full.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Dinner will be provided. Dinner is being served between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Only water will be allowed in the session rooms. Please eat all food in courtyard or banquet hall.

4:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.

Check-‐in, Networking, and PDE Registration

5:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

6:10 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

7:10 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

8:10 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Saturday, October 22, 2011

The Southwest CTA Cyber Café will offer breakfast items, beverages and snacks for purchase from 7:30 a.m. -‐ 9:30 a.m.

Lunch will be provided. Participants may eat lunch during either the 11:10 a.m. or 12:10 p.m. concurrent session blocks.


7:30 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.

Check-‐in, Networking, Vendor Booths

8:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions Spotlight Presentation The 21st Century Classroom: Where the 3 R’s Meet the 4 Cs’s!

Melinda Kolk

10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions and Lunch

Spotlight Presentation The 21st Century Classroom:

Where the 3 R’s Meet the 4 Cs’s! Melinda Kolk

12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions and Lunch

1:10 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

3:10 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

CUE NV Rodeo Roundup in Banquet Hall

Vendor Booths

5:10 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday, October 21

7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22


Keynote Presentations

Saturday Spotlight Presentation

Melinda Kolk, Tech for Learning The 21st Century Classroom: Where the 3 R’s Meet the 4 C’s! Our world is changing and changing rapidly. A 21st century classroom must engage and energize both natives and non-‐natives, preparing all students to be active participants in our exciting global community. Many people react to global competition with fear and cry out for a renewed focus on the 3 R’s -‐ reading, writing, and arithmetic. But in order to fully participate in today’s global community, students must also master the 4 C’s – creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.

Melinda Kolk is the Director of Professional Development at Tech4Learning, Inc., which publishes open-ended software tools and learning resources that support project-based learning. Melinda is the editor of Creative Educator magazine and the author of Teaching with Clay Animation. She has been helping educators implement project-based learning in their classrooms for over ten years, developing the ProjectLearn model and authoring the ProjectLearn project-building and project design materials at Recipes4Success.com. Melinda has made hundreds of presentations at educational technology conferences around the

United States, including ASCD, NSBA T+L, NECC, ILTCE, and more. She has been a featured speaker at the MACUL, VSTE, and MICCA conferences and was the keynote speaker at the 2004 VSTE Conference in Roanoke, Virginia. Melinda has also had articles on student technology projects published in Virginia's "VSTE Journal" and Australia's "The Educational Technology Guide." *See the Spotlight Presentation Saturday at either 8:10 a.m. or 10:10 a.m. in room B112.


Session Listings

Friday Friday Friday Friday Saturday

5:10 p.m. -6:00 p.m. 6:10 p.m. -7:00 p.m. 7:10 p.m. -8:00 p.m. 8:10 p.m. -9:00 p.m 8:10 a.m. -10:00 a.m.

Room

B 112

1 Real Keyboarding Skills! Hunting & Pecking Stops Here! Barbara Ellsworth, Ellsworth Publishing Co.

45 Electronic portfolios for students and educators with Acrobat Lisa Deakes, Adobe Systems, Inc.

58 The 21st Century Classroom: Where the 3 R’s Meet the 4 C’s! Melinda Kolk, Tech4Learning

Room

B 113

2 Pixie 3: Engagement, Language, and Learning: Empowering Carolyn Daly, Tech4Learning


31 Gumby Goes to School- Animated Stories to Boost Writing, Language and Comprehension Carolyn Daly, Tech4Learning


59 Technology Centers Ramona Fowler, Fremont PDMS, CCSD

Room

C 131

3 Curriculum Engine Justin White & Barry Bosacker, CPD, CCSD



Room

C 102

4 Some Like It Hot: Hot Technologies Carmen Corey and Trish Bobst, Cengage Learning

18 Certification Update: Preparing Students for Tomorrow’s Careers Carmen Corey and Trish Bobst, Cengage Learning

33 Soft Skills: We Know They Need Them. How Do We Teach Them? Carmen Corey and Trish Bobst, Cengage Learning

47 CompassLearning Jackie Fairchild, CompassLearning

61 Integrating Technology into The Daily 5 Michele Taylor & Karon Lee, Brookman ES & Paradise ES, CCSD

Room

C 126

5 Taking Group Projects to the Next Level Kathi Bandhauer & Jolene Anzalone, Becker MS, CCSD


34 Google Treks Jessica Cimino, Canyon Springs HS, CCSD


62 Extreme Makeover: Flipchart Edition Carrie Barron & Mike Bauer, Promethean

Room

B 137

6 Using the SMART Board to Entice Learning in the Library Angelique Hamilton, Manuel Cortez ES, CCSD


35 Capture This!: Smart Notebook Anthony M. Weed, Iverson ES, CCSD


63 SMART Interactive White Board Content Building Workshop Julie Deitrick, CCS Presentation Systems


Session Listings



ActivBus

7 Top 10 Free Websites & Programs to use with your Interactive Scott Caulfield, Promethean


36 Pump Up The Flipchart!!! Mike Bauer, Promethean


Room

C 100

8 VoiceThread to Engage, Collaborate, and Connect Dr. Robert Askey, Touro University Nevada

22 iPods in the Science Classroom Cara Heck, Knudson MS, CCSD


51 User Support Services Utilities John French, User Support Services, CCSD

64 iPads in the Classroom Ryan Petersen, Cadwallader MS, CCSD

Room

C 106

9 User Support Services Active Directory Resources & Utilities John French & Michael Galindo, User Support Services, CCSD


38 Collaborate, Communicate, and Create for Free Robyn Hrivnatz, Katy ISD


65 NASA More Than Just Space Nikki Meador,Dan Jalbert & Gay Golden, Faiss, MS Lied MS & Keller MS, CCSD

Room

C 109

10 Using Videos and iPods To Personalize Learning Tony Filicchia, Clayton Pre AP Academy, WCSD


39 Improving School Climate using Video Tony Filicchia, Clayton Pre AP Academy, WCSD


66 ePub-lishing in the Classroom Kevin Brennan, Coronado HS, CCSD

Room

D 100

11 Using Camtasia Essentials for the Classroom Wes Lockhart & Mary Sprengert, User Support: Employee Business Training, CCSD


40 Publisher 2010 Tips & Tricks Joan Hokenson & Mary Sprengert, User Support: Employee Business Training, CCSD


67 Cloudy with a Chance of Productivity Neal Shebeck, Squires ES, CCSD


Session Listings



Room

D 101

12 Flexbooks Kris Carroll, CPD, CCSD

26 Nervous About Taking An Online Class? Tammy Leet, Goolsby & Givens ES, CCSD

41 Standardized Tests vs. 21st Century Skills: Confronting the 800-lb Gorilla Neal Strudler, UNLV

55 Pathway Project Evaluation Findings Neal Strudler, UNLV

68 The Flipped Classroom Fawn Canady, West CTA, CCSD

Room

D 105

13 So Many Tools, So Little Time Joli McAnany, Imagine Technology Services & Kent Tamsen, Howard Technology Solutions


69 Vegas PBS - Mission US - 2 "Flight to Freedom" Training Chris Czajka, WNET & Craig Cuddihy, Vegas PBS (Must be pre-registered)

Room

D 118

14 Using Student Response Systems to Increase Student Achievement Cindy Jones, Troxell Communications

28 Jazz Up Your Flipcharts Cindy Jones, Troxell Communications

42 The 21st Century Classroom: Bringing it all Together Cindy Jones, Troxell Communications

70 Enhancing Instruction with Promethean Activinspire Cindy Jones, Troxell Communications

CUE Room

15 CUE-NV’s Computer Corral Donna Levy, Computer Using Educators of Southern Nevada





Cafeteria

16 Vendor Booths * See the list of vendors in the back of the program.





*Vendor Booth sessions repeat throughout the conference. Those seeking PDE or state renewal credit may only attend once for credit.


Session Listings

Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday

10:10 a.m. -11:00 a.m. 11:10 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 12:10 p.m. -1:00 p.m. 1:10 p.m. -2:00 p.m 2:10 p.m. -3:00 p.m

Room

B 112


98 Mission US: Flight to Freedom Craig Cuddihy & Chuck Sinicki, Vegas PBS

Room

B 113

74 Podcasting made easy with Powerpoint 2010 Joanne Schmutz & Jolene Anzalone, Molasky JHS & Becker MS, CCSD

88 Going Further with Google Casandra Workman, Centennial HS, CCSD


112 OneNote 2010- Imagine the Possibilities Robyn Hrivnatz, Katy ISD


Room

C 131



Room

C 102

76 Integrating Technology into The Daily 5 Michele Taylor, Brookman ES, CCSD

100 Creating Rich Interactive Documents with Adobe® InDesign CS5.5 Lisa Deakes, Adobe Systems, Inc.

114 What's New with CS5.5 Design Premium Lisa Deakes, Adobe Systems, Inc.


Room

C 126

77 Using QR Codes in the Classroom Cindi Chang, Southwest Career & Technical Academy, CCSD


101 Fun with iMovie Stefanie Lawless, User Support: Employee Business Training, CCSD


129 Pathway Project Highlights Terra Graves & Sara Stewart, WCSD & CCSD

Room

B 137

78 SMART Board Basics - Are you SMARTer than your SMART Board? Level 1 Julie Deitrick, CCS Presentation Systems


102 SMARTer Lessons SMARTer Teaching - Level 2Julie Deitrick, CCS Presentation Systems

116 Einstruction CPS Response and MOBI Slate Interactive Workshop Julie Deitrick, CCS Presentation Systems

130 Learning Station for Your Responders Julie Deitrick, CCS Presentation Systems


Session Listings



ActivBus

79 Multimedia: Caffeine for your Classroom Carrie Barron, Promethean


103 The Best Interactive Classroom Resources for your Interactive Whiteboard & Learner Response Systems Karen Adams, Promethean


131 What Level Are Your Teachers? Differentiating Flipchart Curriculum – What’s Good vs. What’s Not-So-Good Karen Adams & Scott Caulfield, Promethean

Room

C 100


104 User Support Services Web Resources John French & Michael Galindo, User Support Services, CCSD

118 A Laboratory for the Impossible: Using Online Science Simulations to Explore Infinity Jared Blau, Keller Empowerment MS, CCSD


Room

C 106

81 NASA More Than Just Space Nikki Meador, Faiss MS, CCSD

105 Looking for a new source for up-to-date digital video clips? Steve Finch, Learn360


133 Using Whiteboard Technology to Enhance Literacy Instruction Jennifer Gotkin & Lou Ann Atkinson, Zaner-Bloser

Room

C 109


106 eLearning - All your textbooks on one eReader? Joe Cuprak, M.Ed., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt


134 HMH FUSE - Light the fuse of learning! Joe Cuprak, M.Ed., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Room

D 100

83 Intro to Edmodo Liz Doogan, Edmodo



121 Edmodo Best Practices Liz Doogan, Edmodo



Session Listings



Room

D 101

84 So you have the latest anti-virus product, but are you really safe? Michael Moore, MBA, MCITP, MCSE., CCSD


108 3D Interactive Gordon Harper, Vivitek

122 Student Assessment Using iPads and Google Forms Craig Statucki, Southwest Career & Technical Academy, CCSD


Room

D 105

69 continued Vegas PBS - Mission US - 2 "Flight to Freedom" Training Chris Czajka, WNET & Craig Cuddihy, Vegas PBS (Must be pre-registered)


109 Scholastic Assessments: Determining Overall Growth in Reading and Math Nikki Bates, Scholastic Education

123 Scholastic Math Nikki Bates, Scholastic Education

137 Elmo Art Schindele, Elmo USA

Room

D 118

85 Ebeam Neal Ratner, Troxell Communications

95 Lumens Presents the DC265 Melissa Moore, Lumens



CUE Room






Cafeteria






*Vendor Booth sessions repeat throughout the conference. Those seeking PDE or state renewal credit may only attend once for credit.


Session Details

BYOL Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop computer for practice during these sessions. Participants without a laptop are still welcome to attend to view the demonstration.

5:10-8:00 p.m. ROOM B112 BYOL


Try paperless, totally online, web-based keyboarding free for 60 days. Participate in group discussion of problems and solutions of using web-based software—bandwidth, cheating, Internet down. See two awesome software features that completely eliminate hunting & pecking, the number one problem that prevents students from learning good keyboarding skills. Individualize for slow/fast learners, automatically calculates and reports progress and mid-term/final grades, optional teacher created lessons, and free formatting. No course software to install/maintain. Free upgrades and keyboarding posters available.

5:10-6:00 p.m. ROOM B113 Windows Lab


In this hands-on session, participants will be introduced to a variety of strategies in Pixie 3 for engaging students while addressing the Common Core Standards. Cross-curricular samples, lesson ideas, and an overview of Pixie 3 software will be shared as a whole group. Participants will then have time to independently explore and produce a “product” within the software. Everyone that attends this session will be given a complimentary registration code for Pixie 3 software AND will walk away with a product they can share back in their classroom, Depending on interest and grade level, the final product might be a trading or greeting card, booklet, movie, or slideshow.

5:10-7:00 p.m. ROOM C131 Mac Lab


This professional development session will teach participants how to use the Curriculum Engine web application in order to access district curriculum and make instructional plans using the program.


4 Some Like It Hot: Hot Technologies Carmen Corey and Trish Bobst, Cengage Learning

Get an inside look at new web 2.0 technologies and learn how they can help you solve problems, get information quickly, or communicate in new ways.



In this session you will experience how your students can use various online multimedia tools to complete group projects. While completing research online, each group member group will be able to compile research notes while working simultaneously and collaboratively using Google Docs. Google Docs will provide students the ability to work together in real time on projects any time. Students do not have to be face-to-face to complete the project. The final product can be created in Prezi, Microsoft PowerPoint, or with a Google Presentation. Sample projects will be discussed and a Rubistar rubric will be available.

5:10-6:00 p.m. ROOM B137 BYOL


This session will provide ideas using the Smart Board as a tool for enhancing lessons. During this session, lessons will be displayed and explored using CCSD objectives. The lessons will also display various ideas using materials to utilize skills for co-teaching with classroom teachers. The session will also help teachers explore various ways to use the technology in everyday learning.


Session Details


5:10-6:00 p.m. ACTIVBUS BYOL


In this session, you will learn how to use 10 free websites and programs that enhance your interactive whiteboard or student response device. You will not only see these website and programs, but learn how to use them with your existing classroom technology to help engagement with your students and foster higher-level thinking.

5:10-6:00 p.m. ROOM C100 BYOL

8 VoiceThread to Engage, Collaborate, and Connect Dr. Robert Askey, Touro University Nevada

Voice Thread is an online tool that allows people to share ideas in a variety of ways. These ideas are recorded so that others may see or hear the comments of other participants as they collaborate. The free version for educators will allow you to record using a microphone from your computer, phone, or webcam. The Voice Thread can be shared by sending an email link, adding users to a group, or posting embed code to a webpage or blog. The free educator account also allows you to save up to 50 Voice Thread projects.

5:10-6:00 p.m. ROOM C106 BYOL


In this session, we will demonstrate the tools available to maintain Active Directory sites in the Clark County School District. These tools include the Migrator Service, AD Computer Naming Web site, and Domainator. This training is specific for Clark County School District personnel.

5:10-6:00 p.m. ROOM C109 BYOL


Learn how to create lessons and podcasts for computers and iPods to allow students to learn independently. Content can be created that is portable and can be accessed in the school or at home. Organization and management of resources and records will also be addressed.

5:10-6:00 p.m. ROOM D100 BYOL


This overview will demonstrate the main components of TechSmith's Camtasia 7, including ideas and examples for incorporating multimedia into classroom lessons.

5:10-6:00 p.m. ROOM D101 BYOL

12 Flexbooks Kris Carroll, CPD, CCSD

In this session you will learn about using an open-content, web-based collaborative textbook tool. The model, termed the "FlexBook," intends to pioneer the generation and distribution of high quality educational content that will serve both as core text as well as provide an adaptive environment for learning through the FlexBook Platform. All of the resources shared are open source, easily accessible for virtual and blended learning environments, and aligned to Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and the National Science Education Standards.

5:10-6:00 p.m. ROOM D105 BYOL


This workshop will focus on how to integrate 21st century skills into the classroom. Focus will be on the infusion of these skills to support the Nevada common core standards, with additional emphasis on the ISTE NETS-S standards. Additionally, we will demonstrate some of the best practices in education, while utilizing the technology tools of today. However, we must be preparing for the emerging new technology tools, so we will look at this as well. The presentation will be a workshop/lecture format, with ample opportunities for interactive discussions.


Session Details


5:10-6:00 p.m. ROOM D118 BYOL

14 Using Student Response Systems to Increase Student Achievement Cindy Jones, Troxell Communications

Student response systems provide immediate feedback. Explore learning activities that can be used to adapt teaching to meet the learner's needs. Participants will explore research based questioning strategies to promote higher order thinking.

5:10-6:00 p.m. CAFETERIA


See the flyer in your conference bag for details about CUE –NV hosted sessions. Be sure to stop by to learn about the benefits of CUE-NV membership.


16 Vendor Booths See the list of vendors in the back of the program.

Visit the vendors to learn about the latest technology available for the classroom.



In this hands-on session, participants will be introduced to a variety of strategies in Pixie 3 for engaging students while addressing the Common Core Standards. Cross-curricular samples, lesson ideas, and an overview of Pixie 3 software will be shared as a whole group. Participants will then have time to independently explore and produce a “product” within the software. Everyone that attends this session will be given a complimentary registration code for Pixie 3 software AND will walk away with a product they can share back in their classroom, Depending on interest and grade level, the final product might be a trading or greeting card, booklet, movie, or slideshow.


18 Certification Update: Preparing Students for Tomorrow’s Careers Carmen Corey and Trish Bobst, Cengage Learning

Providing students with the foundation skills necessary for industry-recognized computer certification is essential to be competitive in tomorrow’s workforce. This presentation begins with technology trends and then provides an update on some of the IT certification programs taught in high schools today. Certifications discussed include IC3 GS3, MOS, Adobe Certified Associate (ACA), and A+. And let’s not forget about the soft skills!



In this session you will experience how your students can use various online multimedia tools to complete group projects. While completing research online, each group member group will be able to compile research notes while working simultaneously and collaboratively using Google Docs. Google Docs will provide students the ability to work together in real time on projects any time. Students do not have to be face-to-face to complete the project. The final product can be created in Prezi, Microsoft PowerPoint, or with a Google Presentation. Sample projects will be discussed and a Rubistar rubric will be available.

6:10-7:00 p.m. ROOM B137 BYOL


This session will provide ideas using the Smart Board as a tool for enhancing lessons. During this session, lessons will be displayed and explored using CCSD objectives. The lessons will also display various ideas using materials to utilize skills for co-teaching with classroom teachers. The session will also help teachers explore various ways to use the technology in everyday learning.


Session Details




In this session, you will learn how to use 10 free websites and programs that enhance your interactive whiteboard or student response device. You will not only see these website and programs, but learn how to use them with your existing classroom technology to help engagement with your students and foster higher-level thinking.

6:10-7:00 p.m. ROOM C100 BYOL


Explore different ways to incorporate iPods into your science class everyday. iPods can enhance science instructions with apps, podcasts, videos, and more! Examples of classroom projects will be shared.

6:10-7:00 p.m. ROOM C106 BYOL


In this session, we will demonstrate the tools available to maintain Active Directory sites in the Clark County School District. These tools include the Migrator Service, AD Computer Naming Web site, and Domainator. This training is specific for Clark County School District personnel.

6:10-7:00 p.m. ROOM C109 BYOL


Learn how to create lessons and podcasts for computers and iPods to allow students to learn independently. Content can be created that is portable and can be accessed in the school or at home. Organization and management of resources and records will also be addressed.

6:10-7:00 p.m. ROOM D100 BYOL


This overview will demonstrate the main components of TechSmith's Camtasia 7, including ideas and examples for incorporating multimedia into classroom lessons.

6:10-7:00 p.m. ROOM D101 BYOL

26 Nervous About Taking An Online Class? Tammy Leet, Goolsby & Givens ES, CCSD

If you are reluctant to take an online class for any reason, come on in! During this hands-on presentation, you will have an opportunity to experience an online class. You will experience a Moodle class as well as a Centra event. Ask questions and get help exploring these tools. Bring a friend!

6:10-7:00 p.m. ROOM D105 BYOL


This workshop will focus on how to integrate 21st century skills into the classroom. Focus will be on the infusion of these skills to support the Nevada common core standards, with additional emphasis on the ISTE NETS-S standards. Additionally, we will demonstrate some of the best practices in education, while utilizing the technology tools of today. However, we must be preparing for the emerging new technology tools, so we will look at this as well. The presentation will be a workshop/lecture format, with ample opportunities for interactive discussions.

6:10-7:00 p.m. ROOM D118 BYOL


Participants will learn various techniques to incorporate multimedia as well as utilize online resources to create interactive lessons to engage all learning styles. Tips, tricks, and resources will be shared with participants combined with hands on practice.


Session Details










In this hands-on session, participants will be introduced to multiple ways of engaging prek-12th grade students with animation. Cross-curricular samples, lesson ideas, and a short overview of Frames software will be shared before giving participants time to independently create their own animated movie. Participants will see firsthand how easy it is to bridge the curriculum with technology through the use of still images, voice, original drawings, chroma key settings and more. Everyone that attends this session will be given a complimentary registration code for Frames software and will walk away with a masterpiece that reflects the creativity and innovation!





33 Soft Skills: We Know They Need Them. How Do We Teach Them? Carmen Corey and Trish Bobst, Cengage Learning

You prepare your students to be both tech savvy and work ready. How can you also teach soft skills such as oral and written communications, teamwork, and interviewing skills? Today’s employers assume students have the requisite basic technical skills to begin their career when they graduate. Please join us to see how you can enhance your classroom approaches addressing instructional outcomes and students’ needs for workplace preparedness.



In this session participants will learn what a Google Trek is, and how a Google Map can be used to make a fun and interesting hands on lessons that contain links to information, movies, articles, and questions using Google docs and Google spreadsheets. It is the web quest of today and the future! Students love it and teachers enjoy creating a hands-on activity that contains all links related to a topic in one place, making learning fun and interesting for students to complete a Google Trek. Participants will be given time to experiment and make their own Google Trek adventure!

7:10-8:00 p.m. ROOM B137 BYOL


Ever wonder how to capture your lessons from Pearson SuccessNet, Microsoft Word and use them with interactivity on your SMART board. Learn how to import images and pages into the SMART Notebook to help make SMART lesson planning easy.


Session Details




Are you ready to make your ActivInspire flipcharts more interactive and engaging? Come see how to take ActivInspire skills you already know (and maybe some you don't!!!) and apply them to your curriculum area to make more engaging and "inspiring" flipcharts!!!

7:10-8:00 p.m. ROOM C100 BYOL


Explore different ways to incorporate iPods into your science class everyday. iPods can enhance science instructions with apps, podcasts, videos, and more! Examples of classroom projects will be shared.

7:10-8:00 p.m. ROOM C106 BYOL


Engage your learners, energize a lesson plan, and save time using free tools for teachers provided by Microsoft that you can download today. In this session, free tools and technologies for teachers provided by Microsoft will be featured to help teachers motivate and inspire learners and engage with multimedia. These tools will assist with productivity and collaboration between teachers, parents, and learners. Free tools such as AutoCollage, WorldWide Telescope, Mouse Mischief, Songsmith, Photosynth, etc… will be featured in this session. The participants will leave the session with information on how to acquire the free tools and ideas for how they can be integrated into their classrooms.

7:10-8:00 p.m. ROOM C109 BYOL


With minimal equipment and lots of imagination, learn how to create an informative and fun news magazine that adds to the positive climate of your school. You'll see segments of Clayton Pre AP Academy's weekly TV show CNN - 'Clayton News Network' - and how it is produced using only a digital camera, a Flip video camera and simple video editing software.

7:10-8:00 p.m. ROOM D100 BYOL


In this session, we will demonstrate the creative Publisher 2010 tools. Utilize templates, insert and format objects, and finalize documents to create fantastic publications.

7:10-8:00 p.m. ROOM D101 BYOL

41 Standardized Tests vs. 21st Century Skills: Confronting the 800-lb Gorilla Neal Strudler, UNLV

This session will examine the “other achievement gap”—the gap between what is emphasized in standardized assessments and the skills most needed for the 21st Century. Inspired by Tony Wagner’s highly acclaimed book, The Global Achievement Gap, the presentation will document why even our best schools don't teach the new survival skills students need. The thinking of other policy leaders such as Linda Darling Hammond and Diane Ravitch will also be explored. The session will conclude with a discussion of what we as educators can do to address this critical issue.

7:10-8:00 p.m. ROOM D118 BYOL


Participants will learn how to incorporate available technology tools and resources to create engaging interactive lessons. Topics include management techniques in a technology classroom and using technology in individual, small, and large group situations.


Session Details








8:10-9:00 p.m. ROOM B112 BYOL

45 Electronic portfolios for students and educators with Acrobat Lisa Deakes, Adobe Systems, Inc.

Learn how to use the ePortfolio capabilities in Acrobat X to enable students and faculty to easily organize and collect, and present information from a variety of sources into a media-rich PDF Portfolio. Collaborate and share documents and portfolios in real time or asynchronously.



In this hands-on session, participants will be introduced to multiple ways of engaging prek-12th grade students with animation. Cross-curricular samples, lesson ideas, and a short overview of Frames software will be shared before giving participants time to independently create their own animated movie. Participants will see firsthand how easy it is to bridge the curriculum with technology through the use of still images, voice, original drawings, chroma key settings and more. Everyone that attends this session will be given a complimentary registration code for Frames software and will walk away with a masterpiece that reflects the creativity and innovation!


47 CompassLearning Jackie Fairchild, CompassLearning

CompassLearning Odyssey is a sophisticated instructional management system with browser-based curriculum and comprehensive assessments. CompassLearning Odyssey includes exciting graphics, interactive animation, creative sound design and hands-on activities that engage students and envelop them in a unique learning experience. CompassLearning is being implemented for intervention in grades K-8 and for Credit Retrieval and intervention in grades 9-12. This session will overview the student interface basics and will inform participants about ways that they can integrate CompassLearning into daily instruction.



In this session participants will learn what a Google Trek is, and how a Google Map can be used to make a fun and interesting hands on lessons that contain links to information, movies, articles, and questions using Google docs and Google spreadsheets. It is the web quest of today and the future! Students love it and teachers enjoy creating a hands-on activity that contains all links related to a topic in one place, making learning fun and interesting for students to complete a Google Trek. Participants will be given time to experiment and make their own Google Trek adventure!

8:10-9:00 p.m. ROOM B137 BYOL


Ever wonder how to capture your lessons from Pearson SuccessNet, Microsoft Word and use them with interactivity on your SMART board. Learn how to import images and pages into the SMART Notebook to help make SMART lesson planning easy.


Session Details




Are you ready to make your ActivInspire flipcharts more interactive and engaging? Come see how to take ActivInspire skills you already know (and maybe some you don't!!!) and apply them to your curriculum area to make more engaging and "inspiring" flipcharts!!!

8:10-9:00 p.m. ROOM C100 BYOL

51 User Support Services Utilities John French, User Support Services, CCSD

In this session, we will provide a live demonstration of several new User Support Services created applications and utilities. These include Image Primer, Remote Vision, and CDM 2.0. This training is specific for Clark County School District personnel.

8:10-9:00 p.m. ROOM C106 BYOL


Engage your learners, energize a lesson plan, and save time using free tools for teachers provided by Microsoft that you can download today. In this session, free tools and technologies for teachers provided by Microsoft will be featured to help teachers motivate and inspire learners and engage with multimedia. These tools will assist with productivity and collaboration between teachers, parents, and learners. Free tools such as AutoCollage, WorldWide Telescope, Mouse Mischief, Songsmith, Photosynth, etc… will be featured in this session. The participants will leave the session with information on how to acquire the free tools and ideas for how they can be integrated into their classrooms.

8:10-9:00 p.m. ROOM C109 BYOL


With minimal equipment and lots of imagination, learn how to create an informative and fun news magazine that adds to the positive climate of your school. You'll see segments of Clayton Pre AP Academy's weekly TV show CNN - 'Clayton News Network' - and how it is produced using only a digital camera, a Flip video camera and simple video editing software.

8:10-9:00 p.m. ROOM D100 BYOL


In this session, we will demonstrate the creative Publisher 2010 tools. Utilize templates, insert and format objects, and finalize documents to create fantastic publications.

8:10-9:00 p.m. ROOM D101 BYOL

55 Pathway Project Evaluation Findings Neal Strudler, UNLV

Especially for Pathway teachers, this session will report on findings from the project evaluation and seek further feedback and reactions from project participants.








Session Details


8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM B112 Spotlight Session


Our world is changing and changing rapidly. A 21st century classroom must engage and energize both natives and non-natives, preparing all students to be active participants in our exciting global community. Many people react to global competition with fear and cry out for a renewed focus on the 3 R’s - reading, writing, and arithmetic. But in order to fully participate in today’s global community, students must also master the 4 C’s – creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.

8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM B113 Windows Lab

59 Technology Centers Ramona Fowler, Fremont PDMS, CCSD

This session gives teachers a chance to experience using technology centers in the classroom. To begin, I will show you some resources, links, ideas, and organization necessary to set up the centers. Next, we will run through some center rotations using iPods and computers so teachers can experience what students will be asked to do. Lastly, I will have some items available to take with you so you can recreate the centers for your own classroom needs. My centers incorporate writing, reading, cooperative learning, science, math, geography and 21st Century Learning skills. Technology centers can be adapted to any grade level and any content area.

8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM C131 Mac Lab



8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM C102 Mac Lab

61 Integrating Technology into The Daily 5 Michele Taylor & Karon Lee, Brookman ES & Paradise ES, CCSD

Find out how to use technology to keep kids engaged and accountable in the Daily 5 Reading Program. We will take each of the Daily 5 choices and show you ways to incorporate software programs as well as iPads/Pods, SMART boards, and laptops. Walk away with an itemized list of things you can do. Great sites, great resources, great ideas. All field-tested!

8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM C126 Mac Lab

62 Extreme Makeover: Flipchart Edition Carrie Barron & Mike Bauer, Promethean

Building a flipchart from scratch can be very time-consuming, but having the right blueprint with simple, yet effective strategies will liven up your lessons and increase your effectiveness as a teacher. During this hands-on session, we will provide you with the design tools to remodel an existing flipchart from Promethean Planet. No need to reinvent the wheel. We will redesign one together and then give you the time to put your skills to the test remodeling other flipchart lessons. So, bring your laptop with ActivInspire loaded and get ready to transform a basic house into a mansion!

8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM B137 BYOL

63 SMART Interactive White Board Content Building Workshop Julie Deitrick, CCS Presentation Systems

Digital content creation made easy! Let’s take interactivity to a whole new level. Participants will see easy to use methods for adding digital content to their lessons. Explore ready-made content for your Smart board and responders. Learn how to add sound, video and recorded content to your lessons. Engage students on the fly with a large database of ready-made digital content.

8:10-10:00 a.m. 64 iPads in the Classroom Ryan Petersen, Cadwallader MS, CCSD


Session Details


ROOM C100 BYOL

Learn how iPads can increase student learning and teacher productivity. Learn how to use them as instructional tool for students and yourself. Learn to use the iPad with "Cloud" services to save time and paper. Use the iPads for automatic grading of assessments, and much more!

8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM C106 BYOL

65 NASA More Than Just Space Nikki Meador,Dan Jalbert & Gay Golden, Faiss, MS Lied MS & Keller MS, CCSD

Come check out NASA websites available for teachers to use and how your students can document their activities using smart technology. There is more there than just space science. Bring your iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, or smart phone for hands-on interactivity.

8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM C109 BYOL


During the session participants will see examples and benefits of creating student generated ePub documents and discuss the fantastic potential of this simple yet powerful classroom tool. We will create an eBook in the session!

8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM D100 BYOL

67 Cloudy with a Chance of Productivity Neal Shebeck, Squires ES, CCSD

This will be an opportunity to look at some of the finer points of several cloud-based offerings that are free and useful to educators everywhere. We will look at Wikispaces, Evernote, DropBox, Diigo and more. We will start slow and end in a whirlwind of cloud-based bliss.

8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM D101 BYOL

68 The Flipped Classroom Fawn Canady, West CTA, CCSD

Learn to differentiate instruction, utilize 21st-century skills and maximize instructional time with the Flipped Classroom. The Flipped Classroom, an innovative idea from two Colorado teachers, turns the traditional classroom model on its head. Students watch lectures and complete assessments at home and spend classroom time in interactive activities and one-on-one with the teacher. This session will provide an overview of the Flipped Classroom concept and provide participants with a variety of technology tools that can be used to flip instruction, such as VoiceThread, Google Apps, Edmodo, and Moodle, as well as a variety of other resources for content material.

8:10-11:00 a.m. ROOM D105 BYOL

69 Vegas PBS - Mission US - 2 "Flight to Freedom" Training Chris Czajka, WNET & Craig Cuddihy, Vegas PBS (Must be pre-registered)

Mission US: Flight to Freedom is a FREE on-line role-playing adventure simulation from public television that helps players understand the social, political, and economical conflicts that led to the Civil War.

8:10-10:00 a.m. ROOM D118 BYOL

70 Enhancing Instruction with Promethean Activinspire Cindy Jones, Troxell Communications

Use technology to support research based instructional strategies to increase student achievement. Participants will learn techniques to create interactive lessons, which utilize Promethean ActivInspire software. Tips, tricks, and resources will be shared with participants combined with hands on practice.

8:10-10:00 a.m. CAFETERIA




Session Details





10:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM B112 Spotlight Session


Our world is changing and changing rapidly. A 21st century classroom must engage and energize both natives and non-natives, preparing all students to be active participants in our exciting global community. Many people react to global competition with fear and cry out for a renewed focus on the 3 R’s - reading, writing, and arithmetic. But in order to fully participate in today’s global community, students must also master the 4 C’s – creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.

10:10-11:00 a.m. ROOM B113 Windows Lab

74 Podcasting made easy with Powerpoint 2010 Joanne Schmutz & Jolene Anzalone, Molasky JHS & Becker MS, CCSD

Come experience one of the most exciting new features in Powerpoint 2010. We will show you how to turn your PowerPoint slides in to a video. Transitions, animations, sounds, and narration will be embedded into the video. Create podcasts of important lessons and concepts that students and parents can review on everything from their classroom computer, home computer, cell phone and iPod. This class can be applied to all grade levels.

10:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM C131 Mac Lab



10:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM C102 Mac Lab

76 Integrating Technology into The Daily 5 Michele Taylor, Brookman ES, CCSD

Find out how to use technology to keep kids engaged and accountable in the Daily 5 Reading Program. We will take each of the Daily 5 choices and show you ways to incorporate software programs as well as iPads/Pods, SMART boards, and laptops. Walk away with an itemized list of things you can do. Great sites, great resources, great ideas. All field-tested!

10:10-11:00 a.m. ROOM C126 Mac Lab


Quick Response (QR) Codes are 2D bar codes that you can scan with a reader app on a smart device or a regular phone with a camera. I will show you how you can create these codes in under a minute, customize them with colors and logos, and use them in education for assessment feedback, homework, scavenger hunts, book reviews, in textbooks, and so much more!

10:10-11:00 a.m. ROOM B137 BYOL


SMART board basics is a hands-on demonstration designed to give you the basic tools needed to begin using your SMART board. Explore SMART Notebook, find your favorite SMART tools, explore EXCHANGE.SMARTTECH.COM for ready-made lessons and activities searchable by subject, grade-level and standard.


Session Details


10:10-11:00 a.m. ACTIVBUS BYOL


Students respond to information differently. One advantage of using multimedia is to convey information quickly and effectively to all students and keep them engaged in learning. The combination of multimedia elements like sounds, videos, and photographs takes communication to a superior level. Learn how to create lessons that are thoughtful, educational, and encourage higher-order thinking.

10:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM C100 BYOL


Learn how iPads can increase student learning and teacher productivity. Learn how to use them as instructional tool for students and yourself. Learn to use the iPad with "Cloud" services to save time and paper. Use the iPads for automatic grading of assessments, and much more!

10:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM C106 BYOL

81 NASA More Than Just Space Nikki Meador, Faiss MS, CCSD

Come check out NASA websites available for teachers to use and how your students can document their activities using smart technology. There is more there than just space science. Bring your iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, or smart phone for hands-on interactivity.

10:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM C109 BYOL


During the session participants will see examples and benefits of creating student generated ePub documents and discuss the fantastic potential of this simple yet powerful classroom tool. We will create an eBook in the session!

10:10-11:00 a.m. ROOM D100 BYOL


This session will provide new users with an introduction to Edmodo. Attendees will learn how to get started with Edmodo by creating groups, inviting their students, and connecting with other educators in Edmodo communities. In addition, the session will present several ideas and examples for classroom integration.

10:10-11:00 a.m. ROOM D101 BYOL


What is a virus, worm or malware? Why would someone infect my computer? What can I do to protect my information? Every year, millions of systems are compromised through the single action of a person, even though the workstation had the latest software protection. These everyday actions not only expose personal information but can also expose an organization’s information to unauthorized access. In addition, these compromised systems are then used as launching pads to infect other computers and can diminish the ability to access network resources. In this presentation, we will discuss who is trying to infect your computer and why; the various types of threats to your computer; how these threats are being delivered; the tools used to defend against these threats; the underground digital economy; and finally a discussion on what is the best solution.

10:10-11:00 a.m. ROOM D118 BYOL

85 Ebeam Neal Ratner, Troxell Communications

Ebeam presents effective integration of web files for interactive whiteboards.


Session Details










Google offers so much more than just a search engine for the classroom teacher. Come learn about the tools available through Google and how to integrate them into your classes to improve student achievement and collaboration. This session will look at different search options, and how to use Google Docs effectively in the classroom.

11:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM C126 Mac Lab


Quick Response (QR) Codes are 2D bar codes that you can scan with a reader app on a smart device or a regular phone with a camera. I will show you how you can create these codes in under a minute, customize them with colors and logos, and use them in education for assessment feedback, homework, scavenger hunts, book reviews, in textbooks, and so much more!

11:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM B137 BYOL


SMART board basics is a hands-on demonstration designed to give you the basic tools needed to begin using your SMART board. Explore SMART Notebook, find your favorite SMART tools, explore EXCHANGE.SMARTTECH.COM for ready-made lessons and activities searchable by subject, grade-level and standard.



Students respond to information differently. One advantage of using multimedia is to convey information quickly and effectively to all students and keep them engaged in learning. The combination of multimedia elements like sounds, videos, and photographs takes communication to a superior level. Learn how to create lessons that are thoughtful, educational, and encourage higher-order thinking.

11:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM D100 BYOL



11:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM D100 BYOL




Session Details


11:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM D101 BYOL


What is a virus, worm or malware? Why would someone infect my computer? What can I do to protect my information? Every year, millions of systems are compromised through the single action of a person, even though the workstation had the latest software protection. These everyday actions not only expose personal information but can also expose an organization’s information to unauthorized access. In addition, these compromised systems are then used as launching pads to infect other computers and can diminish the ability to access network resources. In this presentation, we will discuss who is trying to infect your computer and why; the various types of threats to your computer; how these threats are being delivered; the tools used to defend against these threats; the underground digital economy; and finally a discussion on what is the best solution.

11:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM D105 BYOL


Try paperless, totally online, web-based keyboarding free for 60 days. Participate in group discussion of problems and solutions of using web-based software—bandwidth, cheating, Internet down. See two awesome software features that completely eliminate hunting & pecking, the number one problem that prevents students from learning good keyboarding skills. Individualize for slow/fast learners, automatically calculates and reports progress and mid-term/final grades, optional teacher created lessons, and free formatting. No course software to install/maintain. Free upgrades and keyboarding posters available.

11:10-12:00 p.m. ROOM D118 BYOL

95 Lumens Presents the DC265 Melissa Moore, Lumens

Lumens presents the DC265 to engage all learners in the 21st century classroom.







12:10-3:00 p.m. ROOM B112

98 Vegas PBS - Mission US - 2 "Flight to Freedom" Training Chris Czajka, WNET & Craig Cuddihy, Vegas PBS

Mission US: Flight to Freedom is a FREE on-line role-playing adventure simulation from public television that helps players understand the social, political, and economical conflicts that led to the Civil War.



Google offers so much more than just a search engine for the classroom teacher. Come learn about the tools available through Google and how to integrate them into your classes to improve student achievement and collaboration. This session will look at different search options, and how to use Google Docs effectively in the classroom.


Session Details


12:10-1:00 p.m. ROOM C102 Mac Lab

100 Creating Rich Interactive Documents with Adobe® InDesign CS5.5 Lisa Deakes, Adobe Systems, Inc.

Documents today can incorporate blended experiences that combine the look and feel of a traditional print document with websites that include rich media. Attend and you’ll learn how to create screen-based interactive documents and presentations and become familiar with the animation and interactivity toolsets in InDesign CS5.

12:10-1:00 p.m. ROOM C126 Mac Lab


Apple’s iMovie allows you to import, edit, and enhance your movies and make your videos look like professional director-cut movies. In this session, we will demonstrate some of the exciting features of iMovie to introduce you to the interface and prepare you for creating your own blockbuster videos.

12:10-1:00 p.m. ROOM B137 BYOL

102 SMARTer Lessons SMARTer Teaching - Level 2 Julie Deitrick, CCS Presentation Systems

Beyond the basics is a hands-on demonstration designed to help you take your digital content to the next level! Learn how to create and add interactive content to your lessons and activities. Explore EXCHANGE.SMARTTECH.COM for ready-made SMART Notebook Lessons.



Come explore many free and fun resources available to help you utilize your interactive whiteboard and make your classroom an engaging, fun place. Digital teachers with learner response systems and interactive whiteboards will discover tons of new websites and ideas for creating interactive curriculum students will love.

12:10-1:00 p.m. ROOM C100 BYOL

104 User Support Services Web Resources John French & Michael Galindo, User Support Services, CCSD

In this demonstration, we will conduct a broad overview of the tools on the User Support Services Web site. This will include resources to assist site personnel in the tracking and management of technology equipment at their locations. This training is specific for Clark County School District personnel.

12:10-1:00 p.m. ROOM C106 BYOL


Have you used Learn360? Visit this session and you will see a whole new library of digital video clips for your classroom. With Learn360 teachers and students can stream or download educational video, video clips, images, audio, encyclopedia articles, and other valuable resources from the industry’s leading producers. You will find video from PBS, Sunburst, A&E History, National Geographic, WGBH, Weston Woods, Reading Rainbow, and many more. Attendees will learn the best practices to find just the right clip. We will also provide some simple downloading tips, and steps to create on-line assignments with the Learn360 Assignment Center.

12:10-1:00 p.m. ROOM C109 BYOL


This session will explore the innovative world of ebooks, tablets and ereaders, the content that is currently available and the benefit to students, teachers and districts looking for new ways to access current educational content. We will describe the differences between the tablets and ereaders and demonstrate how HMH’s epublishing textbooks function, allowing students and teachers convenient, easy access to more content, faster.


Session Details


12:10-1:00 p.m. ROOM D100 BYOL



12:10-1:00 p.m. ROOM D101 BYOL

108 3D Interactive Gordon Harper, Vivitek

Would you like to see 3D on the interactive projector firsthand? Learn about the power of 3D projection in the classroom.

12:10-1:00 p.m. ROOM D105 BYOL

109 Scholastic Assessments: Determining Overall Growth in Reading and Math Nikki Bates, Scholastic Education

Scholastic assessments are proven tools that deliver immediate, actionable data. The Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) for grades 1-12, the Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI) for grades 2-8, and the Scholastic Phonics Inventory (SPI) for grades 3-12, are objective, computer adaptive assessments designed specifically to measure individual student growth over a developmental scale and can be used with all curriculum materials.









See for yourself how OneNote 2010 can revolutionize your teaching and how students learn - use it to create interactive and collaborative learner notebooks and as a professional organizational tool. In addition to an overview of Microsoft OneNote 2010, session participants will also explore how to capture and organize text, images, audio and video directly into electronic notebooks that can be shared with learners or other teachers to facilitate collaboration. Participants will also learn how OneNote 2010 integrates with other Microsoft applications and how to access notebooks on the go on the web or from a smartphone.






Discover the Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium and all the powerful new creative tools for crafting artwork that stands out in a wide range of media. Rick Miller will cover Photoshop CS 5 Extended, InDesign CS 5.5, Illustrator CS 5, and Bridge CS 5.


Session Details




Apple’s iMovie allows you to import, edit, and enhance your movies and make your videos look like professional director-cut movies. In this session, we will demonstrate some of the exciting features of iMovie to introduce you to the interface and prepare you for creating your own blockbuster videos.

1:10-2:00 p.m. ROOM B137 BYOL

116 Einstruction CPS Response and MOBI Slate Interactive Workshop Julie Deitrick, CCS Presentation Systems

This is a hands-on demonstration designed to help you engage and instantly assess your students with eInstruction CPS (Classroom Performance System). Learn how to use your Exam View content to create on the fly assessments and quizzes. What is the MOBI (mobile interactive whiteboard slate) and KWIK (know what I know) wireless slate that allows you to teach and monitor your students from anywhere in your classroom. Interactive whiteboard optional!



Come explore many free and fun resources available to help you utilize your interactive whiteboard and make your classroom an engaging, fun place. Digital teachers with learner response systems and interactive whiteboards will discover tons of new websites and ideas for creating interactive curriculum students will love.

1:10-2:00 p.m. ROOM C100 BYOL


Web simulations allows for a level of science learning impossible a few decades ago. In this workshop, we will experiment with several science simulations within various content areas. Participants will learn how to use simulations for demonstrations and inquiry-based computer lab activities. Best of all, they are free! Bring your laptop to enjoy the full workshop.

1:10-2:00 p.m. ROOM C106 BYOL


Have you used Learn360? Visit this session and you will see a whole new library of digital video clips for your classroom. With Learn360 teachers and students can stream or download educational video, video clips, images, audio, encyclopedia articles, and other valuable resources from the industry’s leading producers. You will find video from PBS, Sunburst, A&E History, National Geographic, WGBH, Weston Woods, Reading Rainbow, and many more. Attendees will learn the best practices to find just the right clip. We will also provide some simple downloading tips, and steps to create on-line assignments with the Learn360 Assignment Center.

1:10-2:00 p.m. ROOM C109 BYOL


This session will explore the innovative world of ebooks, tablets and ereaders, the content that is currently available and the benefit to students, teachers and districts looking for new ways to access current educational content. We will describe the differences between the tablets and ereaders and demonstrate how HMH’s epublishing textbooks function, allowing students and teachers convenient, easy access to more content, faster.


Session Details


1:10-2:00 p.m. ROOM D100 BYOL


This session will cover best practices for using Edmodo in your classroom, school, or district. Educators familiar with Edmodo will learn safety and security tips, as well as how to utilize Edmodo with mobile learning initiatives and for building their professional learning networks. In addition, the session will provide administrators with the tools to bring all the users in a school or district into a community for professional development, and to take advantage of user management and analytics capabilities.

1:10-2:00 p.m. ROOM D101 BYOL


Participants will learn how to create assessment tools using Google Forms, installing these tools on an iPad, and importing scores to Easy Grade Pro. Using this method of student assessment, teachers will be able to save time and paper as well as give students instant feedback about their assignments.

1:10-2:00 p.m. ROOM D105 BYOL

123 Scholastic Math Nikki Bates, Scholastic Education

Learn about programs that target key areas outlined by the National Math Panel and the Common Core State Standards providing the foundations and fluency needed for algebra readiness for grades 2-8.

1:10-2:00 p.m. ROOM D118 BYOL


Participants will learn various techniques to incorporate multimedia as well as utilize online resources to create interactive lessons to engage all learning styles. Tips, tricks, and resources will be shared with participants combined with hands on practice.









See for yourself how OneNote 2010 can revolutionize your teaching and how students learn - use it to create interactive and collaborative learner notebooks and as a professional organizational tool. In addition to an overview of Microsoft OneNote 2010, session participants will also explore how to capture and organize text, images, audio and video directly into electronic notebooks that can be shared with learners or other teachers to facilitate collaboration. Participants will also learn how OneNote 2010 integrates with other Microsoft applications and how to access notebooks on the go on the web or from a smartphone.



Discover the Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium and all the powerful new creative tools for crafting artwork that stands out in a wide range of media. Rick Miller will cover Photoshop CS 5 Extended, InDesign CS 5.5, Illustrator CS 5, and Bridge CS 5.


Session Details



129 Pathway Project Highlights Terra Graves & Sara Stewart, WCSD & CCSD

The Pathway Project demonstrated statewide collaboration amongst teachers and students and supported 21st century learning environments. Teachers participated in professional development that included technology integration, web 2.0 tools, professional portfolios, mobile devices, and 21st century learning. The professional development from this project has been archived and is available for Nevada teachers. This session will focus on sharing what training is available and how to get involved.

2:10-3:00 p.m. ROOM B137 BYOL

130 Learning Station for Your Responders Julie Deitrick, CCS Presentation Systems

Experience a new kind of e-learning with LearningStation! Use a variety of brands of responders with powerful e-tools that maximize the digital classroom, giving teachers the resources they need to make teaching personal, engaging, and effective.


131 What Level Are Your Teachers? Differentiating Flipchart Curriculum – What’s Good vs. What’s Not-So-Good Karen Adams & Scott Caulfield, Promethean

Can you tell the difference between a teacher utilizing all their classroom technology to teach their students and one who isn’t? We will take flipchart curriculum and look at several sample lessons – some that present a higher level of interaction and engagement, and some that at the lower end of interaction and engagement. This will help you gauge at what level of interaction and engagement your teachers are functioning with their flipchart curriculum. Arm yourself with ideas on how to maximize student learning and engagement through flipchart curriculum in your classrooms.

2:10-3:00 p.m. ROOM C100 BYOL


Web simulations allows for a level of science learning impossible a few decades ago. In this workshop, we will experiment with several science simulations within various content areas. Participants will learn how to use simulations for demonstrations and inquiry-based computer lab activities. Best of all, they are free! Bring your laptop to enjoy the full workshop.

2:10-3:00 p.m. ROOM C106 BYOL

133 Using Whiteboard Technology to Enhance Literacy Instruction Jennifer Gotkin & Lou Ann Atkinson, Zaner-Bloser

Are you using your whiteboards effectively? Come and learn how you can put critical, missing pieces of the literacy puzzle back into your curriculum by using interactive whiteboard technology. Join me as I show how new digital resources can engage students in reading, handwriting, vocabulary, and spelling instruction through your whiteboard and other internet-based resources. Experience meaningful, focused activities that are effective for whole class, small group, and differentiated practice. This session is a must for the tech-inclined literacy teacher from elementary or middle school!


Session Details


2:10-3:00 p.m. ROOM C109 BYOL

134 HMH FUSE - Light the fuse of learning! Joe Cuprak, M.Ed., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Technology is rapidly changing the landscape of the American classroom. Students are accessing knowledge faster and in different ways than ever before. Is your curriculum keeping up with those needs? This presentation offers a look at the changing world of education through tablet learning content. Participants will receive a general overview of iPad applications Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has available, and how this unique learning platform allows students to access information at their pace while providing the tools classroom teachers need to support and monitor student progress.

2:10-3:00 p.m. ROOM D100 BYOL


This session will cover best practices for using Edmodo in your classroom, school, or district. Educators familiar with Edmodo will learn safety and security tips, as well as how to utilize Edmodo with mobile learning initiatives and for building their professional learning networks. In addition, the session will provide administrators with the tools to bring all the users in a school or district into a community for professional development, and to take advantage of user management and analytics capabilities.

2:10-3:00 p.m. ROOM D101 BYOL


Participants will learn how to create assessment tools using Google Forms, installing these tools on an iPad, and importing scores to Easy Grade Pro. Using this method of student assessment, teachers will be able to save time and paper as well as give students instant feedback about their assignments.

2:10-3:00 p.m. ROOM D105 BYOL

137 Elmo Art Schindele, Elmo USA

Elmo presents the complete interactive solution combining their document camera and interactive tablet.

2:10-3:00 p.m. ROOM D118 BYOL


Participants will learn how to incorporate available technology tools and resources to create engaging interactive lessons. Topics include management techniques in a technology classroom and using technology in individual, small, and large group situations.








Special Thanks

To the following organizations for their generous support:

Computer Using Educators of Nevada Instructional Technology, Curriculum & Professional Development, CCSD

CCS Presentation Systems Promethean

Microsoft Apple, Inc. Sparkletts

Southwest Career and Technical Academy Felicia Nemcek Principal

Michael Butler Assistant Principal

Lynn McCann Jeff Ball

Dean Community Partnerships Coordinator

Stacy LeFevre Educational Computing Strategist

Student Volunteers

SWCTA Hospitality Program/DECA Karin Jones & Perry Annett, Advisors

SWCTA Key Club Miriya Julian, Advisor

Computer Using Educators of Nevada

Donna Levy President James Ertman Treasurer Margie Zamora Secretary Dixie Stephens Webmaster/Conference Chairperson Carole Moreo Training Chairperson Michele Anderson Membership Steven New Multi-Media Festival/Conference Committee

Sara Stewart Terra Graves Snehal Bhakta

Communication/Conference Committee State Recruitment

Vendor Chairperson Conference Committee Karl Gustafson Conference Committee

K-12 Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Professional Development Division

Loretta Asay Coordinator, Instructional Technology

Project Facilitator, Instructional Technology Margie Zamora Sherwood Jones Project Facilitator, Instructional Technology Sara Stewart Project Facilitator, Instructional Technology Linda Brenkus Secretary, Math & Instructional Technology

Logo Design

Susan Fullman Graphic Artist

Please thank the fabulous presenters listed throughout this program.


Participating Vendors

Adobe Systems, Inc. Lesley University

CCS Presentation Systems Logical Choice Technologies

Cengage Learning Max Interactive Solutions

Ellsworth Publishing Co. Moore Educational Resources

EMC Publishing Oliver Worldclass Labs

Goodheart-‐Willcox Publisher Scholastic Education

GradeCam Scientific Learning

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Holt McDougal

Silver State Schools Credit Union

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Specialized Curriculum Group

Tech4Learning

Imagine Technology Services Troxell Communications

Keyboarding Online Vegas PBS

Learn360 Vivitek

LEGO Education Zaner-‐Bloser

Computer Using Educators of Nevada


Conference Planner

Note: Most concurrent sessions will accommodate 30 participants. Please choose another session if your first choice is full.

Friday 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice

4:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.

Check-‐in, Networking, and PDE Registration

5:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

6:10 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

7:10 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

8:10 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Dinner is being served between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.


Saturday 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice

7:30 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.

Check-‐in, Networking, and Vendor Booths

8:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

1:10 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

3:10 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

CUE NV Rodeo Roundup in Banquet Hall

Southwest CTA Café will offer breakfast items, beverages and snacks for purchase from 7:30 a.m. -‐ 9:00 p.m.

Participants may eat their lunch during either the 11:10 a.m. or 12:10 p.m. concurrent session blocks.



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