Technology Integration Sessions
Day 4 - Aug. 5

Connecting Homework to Classwork: Equitable Strategies that Support Student Learning
Kathy Vatterott, ASCD National Presenter
8 - 11:15 a.m.
The journey to equitable homework begins by raising teacher awareness of ineffective homework practices, including the misuse of grades.  School leaders must work with teachers and parents to determine the priorities and parameters for homework reform, as well as guide teachers in the development of effective homework practices. Finally, school leaders must revise organizational structures such as schedules and staffing to implement and maintain homework support programs. Through examples of successful K-12 programs, this session will provide the information and inspiration school leaders need to jumpstart change in homework practices in their buildings or districts.

Understanding Creativity
Jennifer Allen, ODE
8 - 11:15 a.m. (repeated 12:30 - 3:15 p.m.)
Based on book Understanding Creativity (Dr. Jane Piirto) learn skills and processes that real working artists use when they “create”. We’ll discuss and practice ways they can be used in any classroom to enhance teaching and learning, and also to differentiate for all learners. Drums, movement, music and visual art will be utilized as creative energy! Walk out feeling renewed, recharged and ready to inspire creativity with your own students!

Digital Storytelling: Tell Your Story Now, Digitally!
Kathy Parker-Jones, Hilliard City Schools
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Storytelling can be effectively applied to nearly any subject. Digital storytelling is combining narrative with digital content, including images, sound and video to create a short movie or presentation. Become a digital storyteller who has a desire to document life experience, ideas, or feelings through the use of story and digital media. Learn the 4 steps to making a digital story, how to manage your projects, and student samples.

Knowledge Building Centers: Partnering to Meet the Needs of the 21st Century Learners
Marsha Pfahl, Susie Alexander, Liz Deskins & Christina Dorr; Hilliard City Schools
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
How can we embrace the "digital learners" who enter our classrooms? Are YOU ready for them? Come learn about a collaborative teaching and learning environment designed to promote 21st century learning skills and deepen content knowledge. Learn how to construct a Knowledge Building Center that fosters collaboration in both a real and a virtual space. See how to use Moodle & Google Applications to create a collaborative construction zone. Here, students, teachers, media specialists, technology teachers, and other support staff, as well as parents and community members, can interact to build collective intelligence through effective use of social media tools.

Notebook Software Introduction
Diane Lang, Hilliard City Schools
12:30 - 3:15 p.m.
This course will provide participants with an introduction to Notebook Software for Smartboard/Airliner. All participants will receive training on how to create lessons and activities. Participants will also work together to create lessons aligned with curriculum standards.

Interactive Review Games Using the SMART Board
Erin McClincy, Kristen Horne & Melissa Gmerek; Hilliard City Schools
2 - 3:15 p.m.
Utilizing the SMART Board, learn about tools and templates used to create interactive review games and activities for engaging students in your classroom.

Ways to Mash-Up Google Earth, Embedding Web 2.0 to Unlock its Power
Lauren Davis & Kathy Parker-Jones
2 - 3:15 p.m.
Unlock Google Earth’s power by embedding Web 2.0 applications to engage students and facilitate productive learning. Learn how to embed slide shows, interactive, timelines, quizzes and avatars in Google Earth place marks.

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