Technology Integration Sessions
Day 1 - Aug. 2

Strategic Teaching: What Matters Most for 21st Century Learning
Harvey Silver, National Presenter
8 - 9:45 a.m.
Many experts have pointed to instruction based on “21 century” skills as the best way to prepare students for the competitive global world of work that awaits them beyond school.  And while this movement towards cutting-edge, technology-enhanced teaching and learning has helped schools keep pace with the business world, it can be all too easy to forget that good thinking is a timeless concept.  In this workshop, we explore the question of how to ensure our students know how to use their minds well so they can succeed in school, meet high standards, and confront the challenges of their generation.  At the heart of our work will be four overarching standards that govern students’ ability to think and learn: the ability to read challenging and meaningful texts (rigor); the ability to solve complex problems (thought); the ability to understand oneself and others (diversity); and the ability to apply school learning to real-world settings (authenticity).  Participants will learn what each of the four standards looks like in various school settings and be introduced to specific research-based instructional strategies for teaching to the four standards.

Data Made Easy: Readily Accessible Tools for Data Analysis
Tom Reed, ESC of Central Ohio
10 - 11:15 a.m.
Do you ever think, “There’s got to be a better way to manage all this data”? Learn how to use a few standard applications and online sources to more efficiently collect, manipulate and analyze any data set.

Wiki, Wiki Wow: I can do that with a Wiki!
Toby Fischer, Upper Arlington
2 - 3:15 p.m.
By modeling the use of a wiki, learn how to use a wiki in teaching and learning setting as a digital tool for collaboration and communication. Learn the minimal technology skills and free hosting wiki sites. See lessons and project links involving wikis that have been successfully used in classrooms, covering multiple Ohio academic content standards.

Digital Book Talks
Amy Palermo, ITSCO
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. (repeated at 2 - 3:15 p.m.)
Join us as we look at our current Literature Lounge series available to educators through interactive video conferencing and Ohio on iTunes. ITSCO has partnered with Worthington, Upper Arlington and Columbus Metropolitan libraries to bring educators an innovative approach to traditional Book Talks. See how we are connecting educators and students using 21st Century technologies.

iPods, Podcasting & Videoconferencing: Interactive Tools to Help Kids Learn
Kay Bible & Beth Glenn, Hilliard City Schools
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Calling all digital immigrants! Investigate how an interactive classroom uses podcasting and videoconferencing to teach content standards. See how these tools incorporate 21st century learning for our “digital natives”.

Digital Book Talks
Amy Palermo, ITSCO
2 - 3:15 p.m.
Join us as we look at our current Literature Lounge series available to educators through interactive video conferencing and Ohio on iTunes. ITSCO has partnered with Worthington, Upper Arlington and Columbus Metropolitan libraries to bring educators an innovative approach to traditional Book Talks. See how we are connecting educators and students using 21st Century technologies.

Conference Reflections
Required for Ashland Credit Option
3:15 - 4 p.m.