Concurrent Sessions

50 Ways to Spin a Digital Story

An in-depth overview of the digital media available in Discovery Education Streaming and 50 different ways to tell digital stories using it. DE Streaming provides your classroom access to thousands of videos, images and audio clips. Learn how to integrate them into cutting edge Web 2.0 sites to make your students' digital stories come alive!

EduPodcasting 101

Podcasting has made a gigantic splash in the education community, but there are still many misperceptions about it. In this workshop, you will explore the world of podcasting, from listening to creating, and everything in between. You will learn about the different hardware and software available for podcasting for those with a large budget, or no budget at all. Find out how other educators are using podcasting to make learning come alive and discover how to do the same in your own classroom!

Extreme Makeover: Education Edition

No blog? No podcast? No problem! The world of Web 2.0 has something for everyone, but it can be a rather overwhelming pool to dive in to. We'll take the absolute beginner and give them a complete digital makeover. This practical, non-linear, hands on session will demonstrate exactly how to get started in the world of online Web 2.0, which sites educators absolutely must have a precense on, and tricks for avoiding information overload. Enter a newbie, leave a Web 2.0 guru!

A Father, a Son, and an iPad before Bed

Is the iPad really a magical device?  You'd be hard pressed to convince five year old Aiden that it isn't!  Discover how bedtime has become learning time through a variety of educational apps aimed at early childhood through elementary students.  We'll explore creative ways to use popular apps for classroom purposes, and some surprising ways to share what your students create!

iThink iNeed iPods, iPhones and iPads in the Classroom

Sure they're bright and shiny, but are they really learning devices? We'll take a close look at how exactly these technologies are being leveraged in the classroom and what the best Apps are for educational purposes. We'll also explore some creative ways that you can fund your own i-initiative!

Little Hands, Giant Reach

The world of Web2.0 isn't just transforming middle and secondary schools, it's also having a profound impact on early childhood and early elementary classrooms! Instead of showcasing your students work on a bulletin board, use it to connect and collaborate with a global audience. See how innovative classroom teachers are are using free technologies to improve communication, impact student learning, and above all... make learning exciting!

Policies, Safety and Social Networking

In an era when student missteps can linger on the internet for years, and stories of predators and cyberbullies dominate the news, there are plenty of reasons for schools to tighten their firewalls. But is banning really a viable response? How do we help students learn to leverage the powerful new tools that are available to them? What policies do we set that ensure that learning and safety go hand in hand? See how some districts have embraced new technologies while still maintaining high standards and keeping their students safe.

Presentation with sample policies and articles

Presentation and resources from MACUL 2009

Presentation and resources from FETC 2010

Presentation and resources from ISTE 2010

Storytelling for the YouTube generation

Every student has a camera in their pocket and easy access to video tools that rival professional movie studios. But how do we use these powerful technologies in the classroom? Take a look at non-traditional ways to harness the power of digital storytelling to tap into student creativity throughout the curriculum.

The 10 Best FREE Web 2.0 Sites

Web 2.0 has brought online versions of most of the programs you use on a daily basis. Alternatives to Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop and others are available for free! Discover the 10 best Web 2.0 sites and how your school can save thousands by using them.


The Perpetual Learning Machine

Personal Learning Networks (PLN's) provide leaders the opportunity to create a culture of professional development that extends far beyond the traditional 3 institute days per year. We will discuss how learning communities are empowering educators and producing a climate of perpetual innovation within the schools that embrace them.

As presented at ISTE/TIE Leadership Bootcamp, Denver 2010

The Power of Glass Schools

Web 2.0 technologies such as Podcasting and Blogging break down the barriers to publishing teacher and student created content on the internet. Schools that do so are finding the benefits reach far beyond the classroom walls. By making learning transparent, many schools are creating a strong sense of community while offering their students the opportunity to collaborate with others on a global level. See how some districts have embraced these new technologies while still maintaining high standards and keeping their students safe.

Widgetizing the Builders: Adding Web 2.0 Content to Discovery Education streaming's  Builder Tools

Widgets, Gizmos and Gadgets! OSX has them, Vista has them, blogs have them, and now you can bring them into Discovery Educationstreaming! Learn how to bring incredible Web 2.0 resources into Quiz Builder and Assignment Builder. Concept maps, chat boxes, Google Maps, YouTube videos, charts, graphs and PowerPoints can all be integrated into the largest source of educational digital media on the internet! A great model of how the Internet and Web 2.0 extend existing curriculum resources.

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Your Passport to Educational Blogging

The word "blog" is on everybody's lips, come find out why! This session will provide you with your passport to the world of Educational Blogging. You will learn what a blog is, see some great examples of how blogging is being used in schools around the world, and learn how to get your very own blog. Come get a glimpse of what's going on in the EduBlogoSphere and what it means for you and your students.