THURSDAY SESSIONS

8:00 am - 9:30 am - Salon I KEYNOTE PRESENTATION The Thinking Journey Peter Reynolds - FableVision, Inc. Strand: Innovative Technologies Join Peter as he challenges educators to incorporate the 4 Cs, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity in their approach. Peter will share his new short film, "Above and Beyond," created in collaboration with The Partnership for 21st Century Skills. This animated fable helps show that content mastery without the 4Cs wont give students the wings required to meet the demands of higher education, career, and life in a global society and world economy. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Augusta I/II IlliniCloud 101 Jim Peterson - Bloomington School District 87 Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support Illini Cloud is a cooperative of Illinois school districts providing low-cost infrastructure, software and disaster recovery. Illini Cloud personnel will share services currently available within the cloud, opportunities for involvement and a roadmap of future projects. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Ben Hogan Take Your Registration/Enrollment Process Online Pam Imholz - Libertyville Elementary School District 70 Strand: Innovative Technologies See how Libertyville Elementary School District 70 (enrollment 2,700) has accomplished the transition from a paper based enrollment/registration process to an online solution with infosnap, inc. Their paperless initiative for student registration has parents actually praising the process, and Libertyville has saved money by increasing efficiencies, eliminating incomplete forms and significantly reducing secretarial data input errors. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Broadway A Use Flip Video to Help Students Become the Teacher David Sladkey - Naperville District 203 Strand: Innovative Technologies If you have 1 or 15 Flip Video Camcorders you can design engaging lessons where students become the teacher. The students will have a deeper knowledge of the topic because they will have to "teach" the problem on video to someone else. The students take ownership of their work when asked to use the Flip Video. This is a technology that requires almost zero prior knowledge for the students. In this session you will get practical examples of how you can implement Flip Videos in your class as soon as you own a Flip Camcorder. You will get Flip Video classroom rules as well as instructions for posting the videos. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Broadway B Inquiry Based Learning, Social Networking, and Language Arts Amber Robins & Jan Jungk - Carrollton High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms What does Inquiry Based Learning look like in High School Language Arts classrooms? Using an interactive portal with social networking, learning was extended beyond the classroom! In this literature class, students read Tuesdays with Morrie and focused on the Essential Questions, What lessons can we learn from those who have more life experience than us and how can we or are we using those lessons in our daily lives? Students also read Animal Farm while focusing on the Essential Question, How and why does a utopia transform into a dystopia? In this session, we showcase our online Inquiry Based units that integrate content, video, the Internet, and Web 2.0 to guide students as they read and analyze literature through blogs, individual student work, and final team products.

9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Broadway C Virtual Vocabulary: Using Technology to Increase Vocabulary Mary Creek - Will County School District 92 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Do you need new ideas to enhance your students' vocabulary? Are your students struggling to retain vocabulary concepts across the curriculum? Learn how to use software and/or Web 2.0 tools to improve your vocabulary lessons or to create interactive activities that can be transferred to iPods, iPads, or the Web. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) Coral CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION Using Classroom Technology to Interact Bill Bilkey - Epson America Strand: Innovative Technologies Epson will show our newest ultra short throw Interactive Projector that was announced on January 24, 2012, and will ship in early March. New features include HDMI, higher watt speakers, dual pen capability and 802.11n. We can annotate over any source, which is unique to Epson. Will demonstrate our FREE iProjection App that will allow you to wirelessly connect and project from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Pilot DC-11 speakers may be shown. Roadmaps can be discussed. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) Exhibit Hall Classroom (Booth #505) Found: Time and Money - Find Some for Your District Peggy Isaacs - Skyward, Inc. Strand: Strategies, Tools, and Resources Now more than ever, school district leaders need to maximize the efficiency of their staff and all available resources. The district Student Information System is no exception. The presenters will discuss and demonstrate ways to automate tasks such as posting grades, reporting, and communicating with parents, students, and staff. Automating these normally manual tasks will eliminate missed steps and errors, and it will also free up valuable time for district employees, not to mention save money in paper and mailings. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Jade Stop Consuming and Start Creating Courtland Funke, Becky Labbe & Katie Seveska - Tripp Elementary School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Explore different strategies and apps for using iPods and iPads in and out of the classroom. This session will focus on generating teacher created content and student created work over using mobile devices to consume information. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Mainstage Theater SPOTLIGHT SESSION Unblock This! Impact of Free-Range Media on Learning Michelle Luhtala - New Canaan High School, CT Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Many educators are concerned about the impact of filtering on teaching and learning in schools. Internet censorship is most often fueled by fear. Costly litigation, online predators, network security, privacy breeches are commonly cited as justification for aggressive filtering practices. While these concerns are legitimate, they deny students the chance to learn and publish online in a supervised, instructional setting. This is a prerequisite skill for success in todays world, and even more so in tomorrows. In this session, participants will investigate the power of teaching and learning with participatory media, its impact on 21st Century skill building among learners, and how it facilitates assessment. The presenter will feature five lessons, all of which empower 21st century learners.

 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - New Orleans BR Panel: The Media and Education - Pointing Toward the Positive Part 1 Daniel Rezac - Northbrook District #30 Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Join Illinois star education reporters and anchors from NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX and more to discuss the medias role in education. Are we working together to shape the discussion of education in the news? How much does sensationalism play into the national reputation of teachers? What can we do to continue to give education positive momentum? Starting with a brief presentation and round table, the presentation will move to a panel discussion where audience members will have a chance to ask questions. Join us for a fascinating discussion on how education news gets made and where it is headed in the 21st Century. (Panel moderated by Daniel Rezac, Technology Integration Specialist, Northbrook District #30) 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Preservation Hall A CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION ActivInspire: Tips and Tricks Keith Mann, Briana Allen & Jeff Shaw - Graphtech Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Join ActiveInspire users and share your favorite Tips and Tricks that you employ in your flipcharts. All users are invited to share what they have found to be extremely useful in developing flipcharts. The presenters will also address new features in the newest version of the software. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) Ruby Tech & Transliteracy: Meet the Zombie Invasion Pam Pleviak & Cynthia Karabush - Grayslake Central High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Transliteracy recognizes various forms of literacy: print, digital, visual, auditory, and blended media. Pearson and Gallagher developed the Gradual Release of Responsibility instructional model, a model that shifts the control of learning from, I do, you watch to You do, I watch. Technologies offer a schema for our students to gradually embrace responsibility for their own learning, while providing a scaffold from which teachers can shift that responsibility to students. Technologies such as: Vyew, ShowMe, Glogster, QR codes, apps and more can aid this shift. This session will combine theory with strategy for a variety of disciplines. Aim for the brain: dispel the zombies from your classroom, and find ways to support inquiry and engagement in a transliterate classroom. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Salon V CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION What's New From SMART? Katie Daugird & Nick Nicholson - SMART Strand: Innovative Technologies Explore the possibilities of adding 3D content, assessment and mobility to your learning environment. This session will showcase cutting-edge solutions from SMART that will be available this spring. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Sapphire Google Picasa - the Ultimate Media Manager Terence Sullivan - Shiloh CUSD#1 & Dr. Brian Reid - Eastern Illinois University Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Picasa from Google is one of the most under-utilized FREE tools, yet its the perfect media manager for the classroom. Cross platform, simple to set up, and then just point it to your folder(s) of media. It organizes, edits, uploads, prints or just displays any media. It handles GPS, and even facial recognition for group photos. Want to search for a lost pic? It returns it. Free, Easy, and perfect for the classroom or personal use.

9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Skybox 3 CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION Video Conferencing Uses in Education Chuck Tuck - AVer Strand: Innovative Technologies Join AVer and learn how video conferencing can be used in an education setting. Take your students on adventurous virtual field trips, expand your schools course offerings and invite guest speakers, all without leaving the classroom! 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Session 1) Skybox 5 ISBE Overview of New and Exciting Initiatives Brandon Williams Illinois State Board of Education Want to learn about some of the new and exciting work coming from the state? ISBE will be presenting this session on the state shared learning environment plans stemming from the Gates grant and other technology initiatives coming out from the state. A question and answer session will be included at the end. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Turquoise A/B Fusing Google Sites into the Curriculum Gregory Regalado - Maine West High School Strand: Innovative Technologies See how Google Sites can be incorporated in the curriculum to enhance the learning process. Examples will be shared on how teachers have used Google Sites to create an exciting and dynamic online learning tool. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Zanies Comedy SPOTLIGHT SESSION Set the Table for Student Achievement Jon Orech - Downers Grove South HS Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Schools are all abuzz with 1-to-1 initiatives, increased connectivity, mobile devices, and IWBs. However, too often these are just digital solutions for an analog classroom. Many administrators are discovering that change cannot be purchased. In this conversation, we will discuss how educational leaders and teachers can create conditions that can transform learning experiences to increase achievement, creativity, and empathy. We will explore new learning spaces and situations such as switching homework and schoolwork, writing for authentic audience and purpose, replacing completion with creation, and promoting peer reliance. 9:45 am - 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 1 UDL Playground Patrick Black & Carla Oldham - Mt. Prospect District 57 Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Come join us and explore Universal Design for Learning in the classroom. There will be hands-on materials, technology, useful tips and experts to answer all your questions. Come, play, and learn about technology and strategies that can help your students learn and achieve! 9:45 am - 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 2 Professional Development Models Eric Humbles. Kathleen Risolvo, & Jennifer Stacy Schiller Park District 81 Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement A unique method of Professional development that enhances the way Teachers and Staff learn about the technology that drives our Students learning.

9:45 am - 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 3 Book Reporting with a Zip Pam Bartusiewicz - Brookwood School District 167 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Are your students tired of the old fashion way to report the books they have read? I will present fun and new ways for students to report on books they have read - digitally of course. 9:45 am - 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 4 Creative Computing for Service Learning Leslie Zurzolo - James Giles School Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects Encourage students to put a variety of technology skills to use for the benefit of others. Service learning provides a means for students to share their work while collaborating & demonstrating knowledge of core subjects. Projects are designed for various agencies including seniors, veterans, and hospitalized children. Projects can be modified to fit all grade levels. 9:45 am - 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 5 Edmodo in the Special Needs Behavior Classroom Kelly Geigner - Pekin Public Schools District 108 Strand: Special Education and Technology Come see how one school with junior high and high school special needs behavior issue students uses Edmodo as a school social-network. Assignments, badges, sharing information, all within a safe environment that enhances students education experiences while still helping them with their behavioral goals. 9:45 am - 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 6 Utilizing Online Resources and Remote Teaching Jonathan Sallee & Carla Germany School District 157 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms A selection of innovative online resources will be used to teach interactive lessons. Teachers will connect with students via online video conferencing to model and provide additional instruction. This could be very valuable for homebound students due to illness or otherwise, as well as to collaboration between multiple rooms, grade levels, schools, or even countries. 9:45 am - 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 7 Go "GLOCAL" David Karnoscak - Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Are you someone that loves to integrate technology into your classroom? Are you ever looking for other teachers to collaborate with on ways to use technology in all subject areas? Look no further. Skype in the classroom is a perfect tool for K-12 teachers to meet new people, discover new cultures and connect with classes from around the world, all without leaving the comforts of your own classroom. 9:45 am - 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 8 The Trifecta: Web 2.0, P21, and World Language Lisa Bucciarelli - Elmhurst 205/JHU Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects This poster session will showcase student work designed to promote creative and intuitive use of the target language. There will be numerous exemplars for Web 2.0 and World Language classes. All examples are aligned with ACTFL, focusing on three modes of communication, NETS-S Standards, and integrated use of 21st Century World Language skills. This poster session is applicable for World Language, ELL, and ELA

9:45 am - 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 9 Smart Tables make Smart Students! Kirsten Innes - CCSD #46 Strand: Innovative Technologies See what we are doing with Smart Tables with our Early Childhood through fourth grade students! Don't know what a Smart Table is? Experience it for yourself! Smart Tables will be on hand for you to try! 9:45 am - 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) Marsalis10 Virtual Worlds - Visit the HIVE! Gordon James Schaumburg High School District 211, Dr. Lilly Lu Northern Illinois University & NIU Graduate Students Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Join graduate students and staff from Northern Illinois University as they introduce you to the growing world of HIVEs, or highly interactive virtual learning environments. The history of gaming in the classroom, Second Life, and Open Sim are just a few of the topics to be covered. Also included are ideas for developing gaming and learning portfolios as well as innovative ways to share these portfolios through the use of machinimas. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Augusta I/II eReaders Kris Pennington - Unit 5 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Learn about the latest and greatest in eReaders and their use in K-12 classrooms. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Ben Hogan How Electronic Reading Prevents Learning and Encourages Plagiarism Dorothy Mikuska - ePen&Inc. Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Research shows that within just five hours the brain remaps itself permanently, differently, more superficially when reading electronic texts than when reading paper text. Online readers skim text, click to links away from the page, and scroll rather than read deeply. When writing notes for a research paper, they struggle with reading complex vocabulary, sentences, structure, and ideas because the brain has learned to gloss over text rather than read it deeply. Fast readers will copy/paste text without understanding or reflection, or in frustration purchase a paper. Expert, fluent readers reflect on the text, incorporate it into their long-term memories, and generate independent thinking. The presentation will discuss current brain research about students online reading and demonstrate how PaperToolsPro, online software slows the reading process to make students reflect on their reading and become expert readers who write plagiarism-free papers. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Broadway A Authoring Video Comics Jan Cosmos - Viterbo University Strand: Innovative Technologies Teachers and students, express yourself through video comics! Jazz up those classroom presentations via eye-catching, attention-getting video comics. Combine stop motion animation, comic life, and live video to create memorable presentations that highlight important curriculum topics. See the demo on big screen. Bring your own popcorn!

10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Broadway B Untangling the Web James Gubbins - Maine Township High School District 207 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms In todays world of Google and Wikipedia, students have easy access to a wealth of information. The challenge becomes deciphering what is legitimate. Session attendees will learn methods for conducting credible research, gathering reliable data and validating information found online. Additionally, this session will demonstrate resources for investigating plagiarism online and methods for citing internet resources. The Internet is still very much a new world for teachers and students alike. This session is designed to assist administrators, technology professionals and educators to "untangle the web" and conduct effective research to uncover the relevant and pertinent data that is available. Finding data is only half the battle. It is equally important to use this information in a responsible way. Numerous free tools exist online that can assist educators in teaching students how to use information from the internet responsibly. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Broadway C Collaborative Research Paper Wiki Christina Ordonez - Hoffman Estates High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms A wiki should be used as a collaborative tool, but teachers rarely think of a research paper as a collaborative process. Using a wiki to assist with the collaborative process of writing a research paper increased the students' use of sources and allowed them to spend more time on analyzing the research and less time on search. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Coral Encouraging Civic Engagement in the Classroom with Technology Michael Geraghty Consolidated High School District 230 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms With the myriad of technology now surrounding our students and us, can we use any of it as an opportunity to better engage the young adults we work with in the civic life of this nation? This seminar will show one teacher's resources and strategies for using a variety of technology to help students in grades 6-12 "plug in" to the ever changing political and governmental world they are a part of, hopefully creating relevance for their current stage in life, as well as fostering lifelong citizenship. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) Exhibit Hall Classroom (Booth #505) Interactive, Customizable, and Free: Using FlexBooks Digital Textbooks and Open Source Tools Gregg Alpert-CK-12 Foundation Strand: Strategies, Tools, and Resources CK-12 Foundation is a leader in providing open-source 6-12 STEM content. This presentation will introduce participants to the range of high-quality, standards-aligned material available free of charge. This interactive demonstration will focus on creating custom digital textbooks that can be customized by subject, language, and level of difficulty, giving teachers the flexibility to create tailored educational content. Participants will learn how to navigate CK-12 Foundations subject-rich library, edit content, incorporate multi-media, and, share the digital textbook online and on e-reader devices. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Jade Technology Coach Pilot: Our District's Success Story Terri Bresnahan, Carrie Bellen, Caroline Schaab & Amanda Walsh Park Ridge District 64 Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Learn how District 64 implemented a successful Technology Coach pilot as part of its five-year Strategic Plan. From the initial planning stages to its full inception, discover the critical components of this model that have helped teachers accelerate their advanced use of technology. The three Technology Coaches and the Director of Technology will share real-life experiences of how coaching has impacted the integration of technology throughout the District.

10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Mainstage Theater SPOTLIGHT SESSION Confusion: How to Make Decisions About eReading & Devices Michelle Luhtala - New Canaan High School, CT Strand: Innovative Technologies Digital content is here for real. What is the impact on librarians, their programs, and student learning? In this session, participants will explore strategies for improving student literacy with digital content, and examine the concerns new formats present. Accessing digital resources is increasingly complicated for learners, and it places new emphasis on the importance of mobile technology. In this session, participants will develop strategies to bridge the gap between learner needs and the industry's failure to standardize content delivery. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - New Orleans BR Panel: The Media and Education - Pointing Toward the Positive Part 2 Daniel Rezac - Northbrook District #30 Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Panel - Part 2 (immediately following Part 1) Join Illinois star education reporters and anchors from NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX and more to discuss the medias role in education. Are we working together to shape the discussion of education in the news? How much does sensationalism play into the national reputation of teachers? What can we do to continue to give education positive momentum? Starting with a brief presentation and round table, the presentation will move to a panel discussion where audience members will have a chance to ask questions. Join us for a fascinating discussion on how education news gets made and where it is headed in the 21st Century. (Panel moderated by Daniel Rezac, Technology Integration Specialist, Northbrook District #30) 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Preservation Hall A The Power of Choice Josh Stumpenhorst - Naperville School District 203 Strand: Innovative Technologies This session will simply be a good old-fashioned show and tell. Projects and activities from all discipline areas will be shared will specific examples and directions. The primary focus will be on empowering student learning through choice and options for demonstrating content knowledge. This session will give you a multitude of ideas to bring back to your classroom and help students unlock their creativity and passion. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Ruby QR codes in the Classroom Cynthia Karabush - Grayslake North High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Explore some of the many ways teachers can use QR codes to effectively engage students in learning, and to collaborate with the world in your global classroom. QR codes are free to create and to use, and they provide students with direct access to exactly the resources you want them to use. Web pages, podcasts, images, phone numbers, schedules, syllabi, enrichment activities, whatever you want them to use can be directly available to them. Younger students can use them on devices such as iPads, iPod Touches, or any computer with a webcam. Older students can use their own smartphones with built-in cameras, and so can parents and community members. What a great way to stay in touch with them!

10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Salon I SPOTLIGHT SESSION Lead 3.0: Tools are cool, but leadership is essential! Barbara Barreda Annunciation Catholic School, CA Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Are you the Chief learning Officer (CLO) in your school? Does your staff see you as a teacher and a mentor? There are plenty of digital tools, projects and tutorials but we need to create an environment that makes embracing new things not only possible but easy. In this presentation, you will clarify your personal vision for technology integration, define your role in leading by example, establish a baseline of tools and resources for you and your staff and discuss the implementation of pedagogy which supports the integration of technology across the curriculum. The content is designed for school leaders and those in curriculum leadership roles and is built on the idea of leading by example. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Salon II CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION Video Conferencing Uses in Education Chuck Tuck - AVer Strand: Innovative Technologies Join AVer and learn how video conferencing can be used in an education setting. Take your students on adventurous virtual field trips, expand your schools course offerings and invite guest speakers, all without leaving the classroom! 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Salon III Transforming Classrooms with the iPad Carolyn Skibba, Kristin Ziemke-Fastabend & Katie Muhtaris - Burley School Strand: Innovative Technologies Mobile devices like the iPad are much more than just educational apps or games. They present powerful opportunities for student authorship, 21st century collaboration, individualized instruction, and authentic data gathering. Learn about transformative iPad integration through the experiences of one Chicago school that is implementing one-to-one iPads in its first and fifth grade classrooms. Teachers will share strategies, classroom videos, management tips, and lessons learned. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Salon IV CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION Securing & Preparing Your Classrooms for BYOD Rafal Libelt & Crystal Montvid CDW-G Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support Provisioning, securing, and deploying tablets can be a time drain on your IT staff. How do you manage the updates and profiles after they are deployed? How do you manage policies and enforcements for multiple operating systems and hundreds of different devices? What if you have multiple users sharing a single device? We get it and can help guide you through the process of implementing mobile device management into the classroom and share insight around all devices walking in and out of your classroom each day. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Salon V Tips and Tricks for Creating Math Lessons for SMART Boards Amanda Brown, Vicki Lee & Elizabeth Alcoke - Francis W Parker School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms We will share some of our best strategies for creating math lessons using SMART Notebook software and highlight our favorite SMART tools and how we use them. We use lessons we have created with SMART Notebook almost everyday in our classrooms, and we often post them for students to view outside of class to supplement their notes or to fill in gaps due to absences.

10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Sapphire Getting HOTs with SMART Response Matt Granger DuPage County School District 45 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Find out what research says about the effective process and question types that promote higher-level thinking, more student engagement and, ultimately, more learning. This is not a "how to" for using SMART Response, but rather the pedagogy for its best practice. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Turquoise A/B Put it All Together with Google Apps! Michael Cannizzo, Derrick Wiodarz & Adad Ocampo Maine High School District 207 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms In this session you will see how we pull together a variety of tools available in Google Apps to create great projects and interactive final products that demonstrate student learning. Learn how to use various Google Apps to research, analyze and produce a final product. Explore how you can integrate free Google Apps such as News, Reader, Picasa (photos), Maps, Blogger and Sites. This session will focus on creating a project or lesson plan using a variety of Google Apps. A brief introduction to Reader, Picasa, Maps and Sites will be provided. Examples of student work will also be shown. The presenters are Google Apps for Education Certified Trainers. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Zanies Comedy 45 in 45 Mike McGowan - Lincoln Elementary School District 156 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Over the course of 45 minutes, everyone will get a look at 45 useful websites to use in your classroom with students; sites include test prep, organization skills, and more. Some of these sites may be familiar to you, while others will open your eyes to cool new things that you can bring back to your classroom tomorrow. Its always a good idea to have a toolbox of go-to sites, and this will get you started in filling that toolbox or fill your current toolbox even more! 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Augusta I/II Tech Geeks - Top 10 Topics Jim Flanagan - BTHS 201 Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support Tech-Geeks.org was established in December 1999 by Illinois K-12 school technology professionals to serve as a conduit for getting and giving technical support. Tech-Geeks.org can be used to give advice, get advice, share technical experiences, broadcast security issues...the list is endless. On any given day, there may be twenty to thirty different conversation threads and technical discussions distributed to over five-hundred members. This session will look at the top 10 topics being discussed on the mailing list today. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Ben Hogan PortableApps - A Miniature Collection of Computer Programs. Mike Brehm - PBL CUSD #10 Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support Portable Apps are popular portable software solutions allowing the user to take software anywhere. A fully open source and free platform, it works on any portable storage device (USB flash drive, iPod, memory card, portable hard drive, etc.) There are millions of users all over the world and a full collection of open source software as well as compatible freeware and commercial software. These Apps are just one more tool available to anyone in the world!

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Broadway A Cool Tools for the K-8 Teacher Gina Shem & Angela Turner Palos Community School District 118 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Do you use Wordle, Story Bird, Big Huge Labs? Spice up your lessons in this engaging breakout session! We will explore the different ways to utilize these and other FREE exciting web tools in the K-8 classroom. All resources presented are easy to learn and can be effortlessly integrated into current lessons. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Broadway B The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Students Spiro Bolos New Trier High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms After a brief summary of Nicholas Carr's book, The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains, we will view various related videos (such as The Filter Bubble) and discuss strategies for how to teach in an increasingly digital and screen-based world. How can we foster deep learning in an age of distraction? 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Broadway C Phone Blogging with iPadio Bridget Wilmot - Riverside Brookfield High School Strand: Innovative Technologies This program will introduce participants to iPadio.com, a free website that allows users to create phone blogs. The agenda includes a basic overview of and introduction to the site, specific ideas for using phonecasting in the classroom, and sample student phlog channels. If time allows, participants will be invited to create their own iPadio accounts. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Coral Send Your Teachers on an AMAZING RACE for Technology PD Nicole Ortega - Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Strand: Innovative Technologies Looking for a way to engage your teachers in technology related professional development? The Amazing Race sends teachers on an adventure through 10 stations - they have fun as they learn hands-on how to make movies, use online tools, and use resources available at your school. This session will focus on the process of setting up and personalizing your own race to expose your teachers to new technology and share some feedback and footage from the Race at my school.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) Exhibit Hall Classroom (Booth #505) Manage the ePaper Blizzard in the Digital Classroom Patrick Helmers - Common Goal Systems Strand: Strategies, Tools, and Resources With the emerging trend of providing each student sole access to an iPad or NetBook, teachers soon find themselves struggling with the management of digital assignments and assessments. Currently, such resources as e-mail, Dropbox servers and sites, flash drives, and printing are the primary means of distributing work, collecting completed assignments, and returning graded work with feedback. Though these strategies were useful in the early stages of 1:1 computing, they fail to scale when meeting the demands of differentiated instruction and blended learning. In this session, well discuss how the TeacherEase Digital Classroom manages individualized digital assignments, saves teacher time, and accelerates student academic growth.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Jade Tumblr: A Free & Easy Online Tool Mike Cropper - Rockford Christian School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Tumblr is one of the fastest growing blog services online with an audience of over 30 million users worldwide. Dont let the blog format scare you, Tumblr can also be used as a full-fledged website. Want to post photos, videos, links and comments quickly and easily? Do you find Google Sites or Moodle too complex and visually unappealing? Then Tumblr is for you! Tumblr is so simple it can be used by students to create class projects, yet powerful enough for you to use as an all-in-one service for your assignments and online substitute. Have a valid email prepared and you will have your site up and running by the end of the session. See an example at: http://rockfordchristian.tumblr.com/

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Mainstage Theater Smarter Phones, Smarter Learning Jason Janczak & Tracy Tarsiuk - Grayslake Central High School Strand: Innovative Technologies Unleash the learning potential of that device that all your students are carrying around in their pockets! This session will show how smartphones are changing from taboo to useful tool in your classroom. Smartphones have the capability of increasing student performance as well as motivating and engaging your students. We will share practical applications, classroom activities, and ways to get your administration on board. Your students (and maybe even your principal!) will be happy you came to this session!

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - New Orleans BR SPOTLIGHT SESSION Using Technology to Promote 21st Century Thinking and Learning Kimberly Zimmer - Avoca West Elementary School Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement The era of globalization is upon us and educators are faced with a paradox. We must balance the pressures of teaching traditional curriculum with how best to prepare our students to compete in a 21st century global economy. When instructional time is tight and stakes are high, how can we provide opportunities for our students to be creative, collaborative, and innovative? In this session, we will discover the many ways in which technology can provide opportunities to develop tomorrow's thinkers. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Preservation Hall A Using BrainPOP SMARTly - Tips and Tricks for the IWB Michael Jones - Bloomington Junior High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms For the experienced BrainPOP SMART users! BrainPOP can be much more than a simple media source for the classroom. Come learn previewing methods and a variety of assessments to make the most of the experience. Learn how image capture can help you create activities such as reveal techniques to advanced layering. Explore instructional methods and resources: clickers, image gallery, and downloaded lessons to make your IWB lessons POP! 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Ruby Connecting with Authors Through Skype Michael Moylan - North Elementary School Strand: Innovative Technologies The world of literacy just got smaller, thanks to Skype. Teachers now have the opportunity to bring their favorite authors into the classroom for intimate literary discussions about story, conflict, character, and craft. Students can learn first-hand about the writing process from the very authors they admire. Find out what it takes to get started, how to find authors willing to conduct Skype sessions, and how to make the most of the experience.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Salon I SPOTLIGHT SESSION Great Student Work Requires Great Teaching Barbara Barreda Annunciation Catholic School, CA Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Helping students construct powerful visual or multimedia essays is an important literacy and requires more than the right tools. This session will review the tools but will focus also on the process, the writing, editing, and visual literacy that support critical thinking and clear communication. Participants will explore the process that leads students into critical thinking, creativity and innovation as well as the components of powerful images and visual literacy. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Salon II Making Learning Irresistible Ben Grey Oak Lawn-Hometown District 123 Strand: Innovative Technologies Participate in a lively discussion about how to create a successful 1:1 program that focuses first on changing the environment and culture of school for students to make learning irresistible. After establishing the learning goals, we will discuss, compare, and contrast the difference between netbooks, iPads, MacBooks, and PCs for a 1:1 program. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Salon III Integrating iPads into Elementary Instruction - Year 1 Colleen Cannon-Russo, Jamie Pignatelli & Jackie Rouse - Naperville SD203 Strand: Innovative Technologies Naperville SD203 is in its first year of integrating iPads into the classroom. Teachers and tech specialists will share their experiences in bringing this exciting new technology to the classroom. Learn how we have approached this implementation, including purchasing and syncing apps and eBooks, deploying devices to students and training needs we've identified. We will share the apps we've purchased and examples of their instructional uses, as well as tips and tricks we've gleaned along the way. Participants will also discuss how they believe this device can be used to support the Common Core State Standards. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Salon IV CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION 1:1 with the iPad How Technology Enhanced the Classroom Without Sacrificing Budget Keith Bockwoldt, Director Tech Systems, Township High School District 214 & Comcast Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Going into its third year with tablets, Township High School District 214 will share how the instruction is driving the use of the iPad. They will share the process, successes, challenges and unique delivery of instruction. This informative session will explore the benefits of the iPad as an instructional tool and how they are moving forward without spending additional money from the budget. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Salon V SMART Board Essentials Tabitha Swain & Kelly Miller Palos Community School District 118 Strand: Innovative Technologies Do you want to create those amazing lessons for the SMART Board but don't know how to get started...this is the session for you! Essential skills for the SMART Board will be introduced. Helpful tips will be provided as well as numerous examples of implementation, review of the basics, utilization of the lesson took-kit as well as must-have resources.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Sapphire Evernote in Education Carlos Fernandez - Leon County Schools, Florida Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms No student works or thinks the same. This goes for teachers as well. What you put into Evernote depends on your individual need and usage. This presentation/workshop will focus on how Evernote can help and simplify the life of a teacher. Broad ideas and topics will be presented so teachers will feel confident enough to make Evernote their own private secretary, and not be handcuffed in any one way. In this session you will learn how to integrate Evernote into your daily educational routines. Samples of Evernote usage will be discussed, and you will be blown away by the many uses and easy customization of Evernote in Education. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Turquoise A/B Gone Google! ... Run your classroom with Google Apps Aida Awad & Dexter Roknich - Maine Township H.S. Dst. 207 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Gone Google! Transform the learning experience for your students with Google Apps. Learn how educators are integrating Google Sites, ePortfolios, Docs, Forms, Calendar, and Gmail to create rigorous, collaborative learning experiences for their students. Lead learners and Google Certified Trainers will guide you through this invigorating journey into classrooms that have Gone Google! 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Zanies Comedy Digital Storytelling: Get it Write! Joe Brennan - Wilkes University Strand: Innovative Technologies Movies, TV shows, commercials, PSA's, coming attractions, YouTube - students understand the language of film and television. Use the writing process to build on the visual grammar we see on a daily basis in movies and TV to create short student videos that communicate effectively and are memorable. See what a difference a little awareness of Hollywood techniques applied to basic writing strategies can make to your student productions and how deep students will dive to share their learning with their peers.

11:45 am- 1:15 pm (Luncheon Keynote) ACT Center KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Karen Cator United States Department of Education Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology The National Education Technology Plan articulates a vision for a 21st Century model of learning. Cator will provide an overview of the plan and conduct a discussion around the vision, recommendations, actions as well as the barriers to adoption

11:45 am- 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 1 UDL Playground Deb Truskey - Downers Grove School District #58 & Sandra Callahan - SEDOL Strand: Special Education and Technology Come join us and explore Universal Design for Learning in the classroom. There will be hands-on materials, technology, useful tips and experts to answer all your questions. Come, play, and learn about technology and strategies that can help your students learn and achieve! 11:45 am- 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 2 Bring Broadcasting to Your School Adrienne Court - Oak Park District 97 Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects Learn how to launch your very own all school broadcast club/class. The all school broadcast brings to life 21st century skills, placing emphasis on Life and Career Skills, Information Media and Technology Skills, and Learning and Innovation Skills. Stop by to experience an all school broadcast and see how students promote the school and share each others accomplishments.

 11:45 am- 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 3 Creating Digital Fractured Fairy Tales Patty Tzortzis, Luke Larmee & Gayl Carpenter - Evanston District 65 Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects In this session, teachers will learn how they can use iMovie, GarageBand and several web sites to create amazing fractured fairy tales with a digital twist. We will visit some great web sites where students can digiatally create their story, see how we can use a wiki to teach a lesson and put it all into iMovie for our finishing touches. This project was completed last summer and student exemplars will be shared with participants. 11:45 am- 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 4 Extreme Teaching - Scaling Mt. Web 2.0 Alice Hartel - McCormick School & Ami Young St. Dennis School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms In Extreme Teching, schools can save thousands of dollars utilizing free Web 2.0 resources to incorporate technology into the classroom. Web 2.0 tools span to assist every content area in the curriculum. With the need for every student to feel connected through technology, Internet based Web 2.0 tools provide that link. Scaling the mountain of available tools can often seem overwhelming. From story starters to classroom book creation to teaching Digital Citizenship through social networking, ideas and examples will be demonstrated to show the simplicity of incorporating these tools. 11:45 am- 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 5 Touch Technology Jill Tarnowski, Laurie Lambie & Amy Wonsil - CCSD 46 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms See how elementary students are using iPod touches to improve reading fluency, practice basic skills and share information. 11:45 am- 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 6 Using a Miniature Interactive White Board Cary Weisgram - Chicago Public Schools Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Using an interactive whiteboard in a secondary English language arts classroom can be a challenge since it is only actually interactive for one person at a time. With off the shelf parts, including a notebook computer, wii remote controller, pico projector, and light pens, a teacher can provide a shared computer interface to groups of three or five students at a time that is well suited for modeling thinking processes with graphic organizers, text annotation, presentation making, and writing workshops. This cheaper alternative to a full size interactive surface fills the gap between Smart Boards and iPads and with some new business laptops and camcorders featuring built-in projectors, this project aims to give a peek into the future of the ideal one-to-one student school laptop. 11:45 am- 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 7 Tech Tools for the World Language Classroom Julie Jezuit - Lincoln Middle School Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects In this session, attendees will learn about technological tools that can be used in the second language classroom to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, along with cultural knowledge while at the same time developing 21st Century Skills. Many of the tools are free or low cost and can be accessed at school or from home. All samples are aligned with the national and state foreign language standards.

 11:45 am- 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 8 Danville New Tech: Students Experience with PBL and 1:1 Adam Babcock - Danville New Tech Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects Danville New Tech students will facilitate this poster session on what you know and need-to-know about the project-based learning process and share their experiences in a collaborative 1:1 environment. Danville New Tech students and staff will speak to the transition in learning environment; the changes in curriculum/pedagogical approach; their favorite projects; and the 21st century learning outcomes that the New Tech Network (newtechnetwork.org) has helped Danville High School to achieve. 11:45 am- 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 9 Pixie 3: Making the Common Core Uncommonly Exciting! Matt Keillor & Danielle Abernathy, Tech4Learning Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Explore ways you can use Pixie 3 to unlock learning and build thinking skills while teaching the Common Core Standards. Learn how collaboration improves student learning and a how a video project, interactive stories, and animations can help motivate students to produce their best work. Pixie makes the Common Core Standards uncommonly exciting! 11:45 am - 1:15 am (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 10 Virtual Worlds - Visit the HIVE! Gordon James - Schaumburg High School, Dr. Lilly Lu - Northern Illinois University & NIU Graduate Students Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Join graduate students and staff from Northern Illinois University as they introduce you to the growing world of HIVEs, or highly interactive virtual learning environments. The history of gaming in the classroom, Second Life, and Open Sim are just a few of the topics to be covered. Also included are ideas for developing gaming and learning portfolios as well as innovative ways to share these portfolios through the use of machinimas. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Augusta I/II Partnerships: A Panel Discussion Melinda Fiscus - Learning Technology Center 6 North Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support Working together is the key to making things happen. Representatives from statewide groups such as techgeeks, ILCTO, ICE, ICN and Illini Cloud will come together to discuss how partnerships help to make K-12 education stronger in Illinois. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Ben Hogan Engaging Students in an Online Discussion Board Cathy Olesuk, Helene Spak & Marc Schaffer - NorthBrook SD27 Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Utilizing an online discussion/message board can be one of the most useful 21st Century tools for teachers and students. Discover how an online message board through Gaggle was used in a middle school reading class to engage students in meaningful discussions, promote interaction in a differentiated reading unit, and create a community of learners between students in two reading classes. You will find out how to create and manage an online discussion board, how to develop rules of online etiquette, how to craft interactions that are relevant and purposeful, and how the discussion board benefits students and teachers.

 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Broadway A Differentiated Mobile Learning with Edmodo Betsy Whalen - Edmodo Strand: Innovative Technologies This session will discuss how Edmodo can be used with mobile devices to engage students by differentiating instruction and meeting them where they are reading to learn. Educators will receive examples they can use to implement mobile technology in the classroom, utilizing Edmodo as a platform for mobile collaboration. By providing an environment that allows each student to work at their own pace, teachers will be able to differentiate instruction to meet each of their students needs. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Broadway B STAR: Allowing Students to Use PED's in Class Eric Hamilton Lake Zurich High School, Alice Schmitz Lake Zurich High School & Paul Wakefield Lake Zurich CUSD 95 Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Lake Zurich High School's STAR (Student Technology Access to Resources) program allows students to bring personal electronic devices (PEDs) to school for use in the classroom. Students may use their PEDs to access the guest network and to use their device interactively at appropriate times in class. This session will describe the lessons learned, challenges faced, and obstacles overcome throughout the roll-out of the project. Also, the professional development provided to teachers, the information shared with students and parents regarding responsible use, and the integration of PED's in the classroom will be detailed. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Broadway C Top 10 Ways to Engage Students with Android Tablets Emily Starr StarrMatica Learning Systems Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Do you have Android tablets in your classroom but aren't sure you are using them to their fullest potential? Or are you interested in Android tablets and would like to learn more about best practices? Join veteran educator and Android tablet expert Emily Starr to learn the top ten ways to integrate Android tablets in your classroom. Discover amazing apps, engaging free digital resources, and collaboration tools for whole class teaching, small group differentiation and individualized learning. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Coral TECH Camp Tammy York, Barb Drilling & Sarah Vaughn - Epiphany Catholic School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms We designed a TECH Camp for our junior high students, and you can too! Our TECH Camp was a two-day technology-rich experience that allowed our students and faculty to learn together. Students were split into four "camps" and attended sessions related to the use of the technology we have available, digital citizenship, new web 2.0 tools, and setting up our Edmodo classrooms. At the end of the two-day period, students had attended ten sessions preparing them to be responsible, safe, and knowledgeable on the web and with our new technology tools. Our TECH Camp concept is easily adaptable to all different schools and grade levels and can be developed to meet the needs of your faculty and students.

 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) Exhibit Hall Classroom (Booth #505) Beyond Facebook and Twitter: Choosing Curricular Social Learning Tools Tim DiScipio & Rita Oates - ePals Strand: Online Learning Are you trying to use digital social learning tools with students but are frustrated with multiple usernames, different interfaces, and lack of curricular focus? Is your time consumed managing the technology instead of helping students to learn? ePals LearningSpace provides curricular functionality, expedites teacher/student communication and collaboration, and offers document storage. This resource provides the perfect K-12 collaboration environment for 24/7 student learning. It deploys quickly within the school or district environment and enables school collaboration across the district and worldwide. It is ad-free and provides an on-task and relevant learning environment. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Jade Exploring Open Educational Resources (OER) Philip Lacey Niles Township High School District 219 Strand: Innovative Technologies Learn about Open Educational Resources (OER) and their value as instructional resources. Discover how these free high-quality resources can enhance your traditional or virtual learning environment. Explore sources for OER, considerations in the adoption and adaptation of OER content; examples and resources will demonstrate how instructors can use OER to develop and support classroom instruction. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Mainstage Theater SPOTLIGHT SESSION One to What? BYOD vs 1-2-1 Michelle Luhtala - New Canaan High School, CT Strand: Innovative Technologies The state of Maine, a one-to-one pioneer, launched its program in 2003. It has since evolved into a robust technology integration program with meaningful impact on teaching and learning. When Apple Inc. introduced the iPad in 2010, many technology educators embraced the device as the as the ideal instrument for implementing one-to-one programs. What effect do these models have on student achievement? What are the budgetary implications? In this session, participants will examine the advantages and challenges of the three models and participate in a facilitated discussion the impact of one-to-? on K-12 education. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - New Orleans BR SPOTLIGHT SESSION The "Write" Way to Do Digital Stories Jon Orech - Downers Grove South HS Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Are all videos Digital Stories? Have you seen lots of student creations that are more flash than substance? Learn how to go beyond Digital Spectacle to guide students in the creation of true Digital Stories. Emphasis will be placed on teaching narrative writing, visual literacy, and the synergy between words and images. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Preservation Hall A Give Up Control of EdTech James O'Hagan - Forrestville Valley School District 221 Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Restrictive education technology policy has created a generation of students and teachers who learn subversion in lieu of good digital citizenship. But through proper policy, understanding of the laws and creating a supportive environment, schools may now truly leverage the potential of the technological investments they have made.

12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Ruby 21st Century Literacy Jill Przybylski - Libertyville School District 70 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Are you interested in increasing student literacy? Do you want to embrace 21st Century technologies? During this breakout session, participants will learn how to increase literacy by incorporating digital authoring tools. Participants will view lesson ideas created in various applications like Pixie2, iMovie, and online environments like wikis and blogs just to name a few. Come and see the exciting ways students can incorporate technology while increasing literacy!

12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Salon I SPOTLIGHT SESSION - KEYNOTE SPEAKER Finding Your North Star Peter Reynolds - FableVision, Inc. Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Peter will share how one teacher helped him find his north star, and how it helped him on his journey. Each teacher has the power to make a difference in their students lives. Join Peter as he talks about ways teachers can help students find and rise to their true potential 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Salon II Future of the Book: Chapter 2 Charlene Chausis - Stevenson High School Strand: Innovative Technologies How soon will our students be reading and learning from electronic books? Will eReaders replace textbooks? Will books of the future be connected, adaptable, flexible and customized? Learn how educators and publishers are working to create learning resources optimized for digital delivery. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Salon III Welcome to the 21st Century Primary Classroom Jamie Pignatelli, Jackie Rouse & Colleen Cannon-Russo - Naperville SD203 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Primary teachers from Naperville SD203 will present how their classrooms are changing as we steadily increase the number of student devices available in the classroom. They will share examples from all content areas of how they utilize a variety of hardware and software resources to enhance the instructional experiences of their students. Whether using SMART Boards, iPads or tablet PCs, these teachers excel at increasing student engagement through the use of technology. From Pixie and Pages to Wikis and Blogs, learn how these teachers harness the power of various instructional technologies to meet the needs of their 21st Century students.

12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Salon IV Teaching Paperless: Engaging Students, Increasing Understanding Rebecca Subert St. Philomena School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Learn how to make your classroom paperless with Google Apps, Smart Board lessons, student-led centers, various Web 2.0 tools, and much more. Listen to junior high students give testimony about operating in a paperless classroom.

12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Salon V CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION ISAT Prep with SMART Response Katie Daugird & Nick Nicholson - SMART Strand: Innovative Technologies Learn how to integrate SMART Response to prepare students for ISATs. This session will focus on asking questions on the fly, creating answer sheets from existing documents, importing question sets from Word and ExamView and integrating with third party solutions like Study Island.

12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Sapphire Tech Tools to Simplify Your Life Carlos Fernandez - Leon County Schools, FL Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Simplify your teaching day through the integration of simple free tech resources. Tech tools that will be discussed throughout this presentation include Evernote, Drop Box, and Social Bookmarking and much more. Education is shifting into a blended learning style of education and this session will help you make this transition much easier. There is no one way of using these tools, so teachers have complete freedom to expand and take these tech tools to a new level. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo DaVinci 12:45 am - 1:30 am (Session 4) - Skybox 3 CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION Drop-in Q&A with AVer Chuck Tuck - AVer Strand: Innovative Technologies Do you have a technical question or want a more in-depth look at how document cameras, wireless pens or video conferencing can impact your classroom? Stop by from Skybox 3 to chat with an AVer representative! 12:45 am - 1:30 am (Session 4) - Skybox 5 ISBE - Student and Teacher Course Assignments K-12 Howard Hammel - Illinois State Board of Education Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Its finally here the collection of Student and Teacher Course Assignments for K -12 in the Student Information System. Participants in this session will be trained on what data is expected to be uploaded to SIS for Student and Teacher Course Assignments, grades K-12. This session will also demonstrate proper reports to generate for checking accuracy of uploaded data, and the importance of Enrollment dates. ISBE SIS will now have the ability to link a teacher to a classroom of students and provide that teacher; classroom assessment scores and sub scores. In the previous school year 2011, SIS captured 8 million Student Course Assignments for grades 9-12, we are hoping to build from that data collection and transpose this great success for all grades, by proper training of SIS users. 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Turquoise A/B Little Fingers; Big Minds Tracy Murdach - Aptakisic-Tripp District 102 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms There are a variety of ways to innovate, collaborate and educate the PreK, K, and 1st grade digital learner. Technology can help to motivate students and engage students in ways that other educational tools cannot. Technology isn't just computers and computers programs. Digital cameras, projectors, scanners, interactive whiteboards, video games, and more are ways to incorporate technology into the early childhood classroom. Come see how little fingers and big minds embrace technology in the classroom. You'll see this is the ICE-ing on the cake! 12:45 pm- 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Zanies Comedy Rip It Up in the Classroom: Rigor, Innovate, and Passion Carol Broos - Sunset Ridge School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Create a culture in your classroom of passion-driven projects, with allowing students to take risks to create and innovate. By using basic classroom management skills, hear how you can have students demand rigor of themselves. They will push themselves in developing a philosophy of never been done before. Gone is the sage on the stage; instead, empower students in 21st century learning and skills with dynamic classroom management and guidance.

1:45 pm- 2:30 pm (Exhibitor Time) Skybox 3 CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION Drop-in Q&A with AVer Chuck Tuck - AVer Strand: Innovative Technologies Do you have a technical question or want a more in-depth look at how document cameras, wireless pens or video conferencing can impact your classroom? Stop by Skybox 3 to chat with an AVer representative! 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) Augusta I/II Tech Interventions Bea Geraci - Unity Point School District #140 & Steve Carrington Murphysboro CUSD #186 Strand: Innovative Technologies Is your school in need of a Tech Intervention? Are you willing to share your expertise with others in need? Join us in a discussion on organizing regional "Tech Intervention Teams" throughout the state through the collaboration of the IlliniCloud, IL-CTO, LTC's, Tech Directors, and ROE Tech Specs. Discussion will focus on organizing teams, intervention basic how-tos, and tools needed for a Tech First-aid Kit 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Ben Hogan CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION Designing Unique Learning Experiences for Blended and Online Classrooms Eileen Gallagher, Joy Richman & Susan Malekpour - American Intercontinental University Online Strand: Innovative Technologies One key element that makes blended and online learning experiences so unique is the ease with which materials can be individualized to overcome specific weaknesses or shortcomings. This panel discussion will address ways to provide unique learning experiences based on the individual needs of the learner and will be conducted by three leaders in the field of education. These educators will demonstrate a unique virtual environment meeting the needs of individual students frequently overlooked in traditional learning environments. The discussion will include how to incorporate similar tools in blended or online learning classrooms for students of any age. Ways to provide learning modules to meet individual needs that can be reused by different students will be addressed. This individual design of unique learning experiences can also be implemented to provide professional development for faculty. Come to this presentation and see the cutting edge use of technology to make learning unique. 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Broadway A The Best Tech Stuff You Can Find 2012 David Zolnier - Heartland Business Systems Strand: Innovative Technologies It's back for 2012! Come join Dave as he explores all the innovative and amusing technologies that he has encountered this past year. This entertaining journey through the "best" tech stuff that you should know about should not be missed! 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Broadway B Holy Skype, Batman! Pam Pleviak & Cynthia Karabush - Grayslake Central High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms You wont need Batmans vault of tech toys to topple classroom walls. Interacting with people outside the classroom increases engagement and understanding. Skype, JoinMie, Vyew and other video conferencing tools make real-time conversations easy! Buckle up to create free accounts for your classroom, collaborate with experts, host authors, and involve off-site teachers to enrich students classroom experience.

2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Broadway C 1:1 Anywhere Anytime Learning: A Year in Review Guy Ballard, Phil Lacey & Marcelo Sanz - Niles Township HS District 219 Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement We are in the second year of a 1:1 netbook deployment at 2 high schools. We'll share our district's "Anywhere, Anytime Learning" plan and the lessons we've learned along the way. 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Coral Mimio Interactive Technologies: Helping increase student achievement Madra Stone - Fathom Media Inc Strand: Innovative Technologies Are you overwhelmed with all the different interactive technologies available? Are you interested in learning how Mimio can increase student learning and achievement in the classroom? Please join us for a session to share with you the full Mimio interactive suite of products. This breakout will cover Mimio products and software basics. Please join us to see the power of this technology and view one of the most cost-effective and easy to use interactive whiteboard solutions available. Presented by Fathom Media Inc- Mimio Authorized trainers and complete audio visual integrators 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) Exhibit Hall Classroom (Booth #505) Enterprise Email for Education with VMware Zimbra Eric Wing - KIS Strand: Innovative Technologies E-mail and collaboration technologies have evolved dramatically over the last several years, especially within education. Influenced by what they experience at home, people expect to be able to collaborate seamlessly from any device, anywhere and at any time. This session will focus on the ways that VMware Zimbra can help schools meet these changing needs while reducing costs over other e-mail and collaboration systems. The presenter will detail how the future of enterprise collaboration will enable end-user freedom by aggregating communications, activity streams, workflows, alerts, files, data and applications into unique workspaces that users can access, share, and update from anywhere, any time, and in any manner, all with the management, provisioning, security and control that IT administrators expect. 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Jade Podcasting: Any Grade, Any Subject Stephen Layne - Sacred Heart School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Podcasting is a great way for students to present projects and information while honing their 21st century computing skills. Come learn how to create and design lessons and projects utilizing different types of podcasts. We will cover basic ideas for younger students, and more advanced options for middle-school students. You will see samples of student work, and walk away with sample lesson plans and some useful ideas! 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Mainstage Theater SPOTLIGHT SESSION Unblock This! Impact of Free-Range Media on Learning Michelle Luhtala - New Canaan High School, CT Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Many educators are concerned about the impact of filtering on teaching and learning in schools. Internet censorship is most often fueled by fear. Costly litigation, online predators, network security, privacy breeches are commonly cited as justification for aggressive filtering practices. While these concerns are legitimate, they deny students the chance to learn and publish online in a supervised, instructional setting. This is a prerequisite skill for success in todays world, and even more so in tomorrows. In this session, participants will investigate the power of teaching and learning with participatory media, its impact on 21st Century skill building among learners, and how it facilitates assessment. The presenter will feature five lessons, all of which empower 21st century learners.

2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - New Orleans BR CatchUp with Google SketchUp SPOTLIGHT SESSION Kimberly Zimmer - Avoca West Elementary School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Google SketchUp is a FREE, easy-to-use and highly engaging program that lets you and your students create, modify and share 3D models. Google SketchUp can aide your lessons in design, art, geometry, architecture, engineering and even history. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to share ideas in 3D. In this session, we will cover Google SketchUp basics and you will leave with enough knowledge to get a 3D project started with your students. If possible, install Google Sketchup ahead of time and be sure to bring your laptop! 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Preservation Hall A Treasure Seeking: Interactive Website Gems Anne Truger - SEDOL Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Interactive whiteboards, when used properly, can engage students in lessons and learning in a way worksheets can not. Most of the interactive whiteboards out there have their own proprietary software. This software is fabulous, but usually requires a great deal of set up, preparation and time from a teacher. Come with me on a treasure seeking expedition to locate the best interactive website gems on the net! These sites will work on ANY interactive whiteboard or simply on a projected computer screen. Most of these sites need little to no preparation and can be used on the fly. They are a great resource to support your curriculum. The Treasure Hunt begins now! 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Ruby Welcome to the 21st Century Intermediate Classroom Stephen Meehan - Naperville SD203 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Intermediate teachers from Naperville SD203 will present how their classrooms are changing as we steadily increase the number of student devices available in the classroom. They will share examples from all content areas of how they utilize a variety of hardware and software resources to enhance the instructional experiences of their students. Whether using SMART Boards, iPads or tablet PCs, these teachers excel at increasing student engagement through the use of technology. From Blogging and Podcasting to Comic Life and Pages, from electronic portfolios to online reading response journals, learn how these teachers harness the power of various instructional technologies to meet the needs of their 21st Century students. 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Salon I SPOTLIGHT SESSION Tools Are Cool, But Its the Teaching That Counts! Barbara Barreda Annunciation Catholic School, CA Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Its the pedagogy not the tools that will release the inherent creativity and passion within your students. Create an environment that makes embracing new things not only possible but easy (for you and for your students). We will discuss how focus on basic things from vision to lesson plans can help you develop the pedagogy needed for the integration of all those cool tools. How having a road map undercuts fear. Learn ow to tap into digital resources and create projects that are integrated into your curriculum and encourage creativity and higher level thinking. Participants will also receive access to a Symbaloo page with basic tools, teaching resources and Personal Learning Network (PLN) materials to be shared.

2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Salon II iPads in the High School Classroom: i2i Mobile Learning Pilot Laura Brown, Robert Pinta, Anthony Reibel, Brandi Argentar & Charlene Chausis - Adlai E. Stevenson High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Come hear how Stevenson High School is piloting the use of iPads in the classroom with the possible goal of becoming a 1 to 1 school using this mobile device. You'll hear stories from teachers participating in the pilot program (the good, the bad, and the ugly!) and see some of the lessons they have developed for their students. 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Salon III iPads in Chicago Public Schools: Transforming Teaching and Learning Margaret Murphy, Carolyn Skibba, Jennie Cho Magiera & Joanna Doyle - Chicago Public Schools Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Please join us for a look into model classrooms in Chicago Public Schools that have successfully integrated iPads into their K-12 learning environment. Classrooms from various grade levels will be highlighted to show how iPad technology has transformed the way teachers teach and students learn. You will see examples of how iPads help teachers differentiate instruction, transform teaching for special needs students and English Language Learners, increase student engagement, enhance the assessment methods of students, and allow for teachers and students to create their own content. 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Salon IV Tips from the Tech Coaches Tracy Murdaugh - Aptakisic-Tripp SD #102 & Michelle Russell - Mount Prospect District 57 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Explore and learn from two Technology Coaches who have "been there and done that" in the world of Technology in Education. As former elementary and middle school classroom teachers and current life-long technology learners, see examples and learn new ways in which you can Innovate, Collaborate, and Educate in your classroom. Resources will be shared. Expect great discussions, too. 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Salon V Interactive Whiteboard Lessons for all Ages Sheila Ruh & Sherry Sejnost - Mannheim District 83 Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects These lessons use the interactive whiteboard to incorporate multiple modalities of learning. In addition, creating lessons with visual literacy allows all learners to be able to comprehend difficult concepts. These lessons are for students of all ages and cover all subject areas. 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Sapphire Read, Annotate and Create! Battle of the iPad eReader Apps Cathy Baker - Elmhurst CUSD 205 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Going paperless has never been easier! This interactive session will walk you through the functions of a number of eReader apps that are currently available for your iPad. Many eReader apps are free or at a very low cost and have a variety of capabilities that make interacting with digital books and PDF documents a breeze. Imagine any student work that can be turned into a PDF file becoming part of a digital library to interact with in your classroom and share around the world! Dont settle for iBooks! Take digital learning to the next level with eReader iPad apps!

2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Skybox 3 CORPORATE PARTNER Drop-in Q&A with AVer Chuck Tuck - AVer Strand: Innovative Technologies Do you have a technical question or want a more in-depth look at how document cameras, wireless pens or video conferencing can impact your classroom? Stop by Skybox 3 to chat with an AVer representative! 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Skybox 4 CORPORATE PARTNER SMART Clinic Katie Daugird & Nick Nicholson - SMART Technologies Strand: Innovative Technologies Do you have a question regarding SMART Solutions? Need Advice on profession development and integration? Want to see what is new from SMART? Come to the SMART Skybox to meet with Katie and Nick and discuss SMART Solutions with your peers. 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Turquoise A/B Seven Ways to Tell a Story Peter Dulany - Dulany Consulting Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Digital storytelling has been proven to increase student achievement so put it to work in your classroom! By the end of the session, participants will learn about seven free web 2.0 tools that can be used to explain a story or a process. Whether your students are describing a scene from Romeo and Juliet, explaining cell division in Biology class, or are trying to describe a technical support call, this session will help you find the right storytelling tool for your classroom. This session is aligned with the ISTE NETS Standards for advancing Digital Age Learning. 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm (Session 5) - Zanies Comedy Using QR (Quick Response) Codes in Education Bob Cox - Glenwood High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms QR (Quick Response) Codes are becoming more and more prevalent in today's society. Learn how to leverage the power of this technology in the educational world. QR Codes are used to link physical print to the digital world. A device with a camera and Internet access (a smartphone for instance) is used to take a picture of the code and the user is then given text, contact information, or taken to a website through the device's web browser. Uses in a school setting are numerous. Anything from announcements, directions, assignments, and links to digital resources can be stored in the code and then made readily available to staff and students. 2:45 pm- 4:15 pm (Poster Session 3) - Marsalis 1 UDL Playground Kim Stortz & Patrick Black- District 57 Strand: Special Education and Technology Come join us and explore Universal Design for Learning in the classroom. There will be hands-on materials, technology, useful tips and experts to answer all your questions. Come, play, and learn about technology and strategies that can help your students learn and achieve!

2:45 pm- 4:15 pm (Poster Session 3) - Marsalis 2 OMG! Taking Students from Digital Users to Good Digital Citizens Sue Thotz - Common Sense Media & & Hassie Johnson - CPS Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Students are using the power of technology to connect and learn in ways never imagined, but along with those opportunities come unintended perils. This webinar will introduce you to Common Sense Medias Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum, which helps educators empower their students to be safe, responsible, and savvy citizens prepared to engage in the digital world. You will also receive concrete steps that can be implemented immediately to support students using media over the summer, as well as curriculum planning ideas for the next school year. 2:45 pm- 4:15 pm (Poster Session 3) - Marsalis 3 Authentic Assessment and Community Based Projects Sydney Schuler - Park Junior High School Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects Technology unleashes the possibilities of allowing students a voice in solving world problems. Beginning with a STEM lesson in world problems, students work to determine an audience and a product. Students share their designs and ideas with a variety of authentic sources. This seminar will introduce easy ways to incorporate authentic assessment and will demonstrate ways to work with community organizations in classroom projects.

2:45 pm- 4:15 pm (Poster Session 3) - Marsalis 4 Bringing Parents into the Classroom (Without them really being there!) Shannon Davis - St. Philomena School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Learn how primary and middle school students take home their classroom experiences to share with family and friends with the use of simple and free web applications. Come view teacher- and student-created samples from SmileBox, PhotoStory, Animoto, Google, and much more.

2:45 pm- 4:15 pm (Poster Session 3) - Marsalis 5 Digital Scavenger Hunts Deborah Harris - SSSMS Strand: Innovative Technologies While traveling in Vienna this summer with a group of educators, I had the opportunity to go on a geocaching tour created by fifth graders. How cool is that? Are you interested in creating digital scavenger hunts designed to take advantage of mobile devices such as iPads, iPods and smartphones? This session will provide an introduction to approaches including geocaching, QR codes, the ARIS platform and SCVNGR. Youll get an overview of the field and a list of resources including hashtags, links, books and videos.

2:45 pm- 4:15 pm (Poster Session 3) - Marsalis 6 QR codes in the classroom Alex Treyger Chicago Jewish Day School Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects See how fourth grade students used recycled materials in art, during their mapping unit in social studies, to create a topographic map, wrote expository essays about one's landmark in language art class, and created QR codes for each landmark that takes the viewer to a vimeo of an imovie that students created in technology class. Stop by to view the map and check out some the amazing vimeos!

2:45 pm- 4:15 pm (Poster Session 3) - Marsalis 7 Weve recorded the video, now what? Mike McGowan & Marina Martinez - Lincoln Elementary School District #156 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms For a while now we have been learning about all these videos tools to use in the classroom with students. Not only having students using the videos but how can you as the teacher use them as well. We will also take a closer look at the whys and the hows, and turn them into something that the students will learn from, and not just their assigned project. Now that we have that video on tape or transferred to the computer what are we going to do with it? We will take a look at some ideas and solutions on how to take those videos, pictures, and audio recordings. 2:45 pm- 4:15 pm (Poster Session 3) - Marsalis 10 Virtual Worlds - Visit the HIVE! Gordon James - Schaumburg High School, Dr. Lilly Lu, Northern Illinois University & NIU Graduate Students Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Join graduate students and staff from Northern Illinois University as they introduce you to the growing world of HIVEs, or highly interactive virtual learning environments. The history of gaming in the classroom, Second Life, and Open Sim are just a few of the topics to be covered. Also included are ideas for developing gaming and learning portfolios as well as innovative ways to share these portfolios through the use of machinimas 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Augusta I/II IlliniCloud General Member and Board Meeting Vicki DeWitt - Area 5 Learning Technology Center Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support This meeting is open to all members of the Illini Cloud, and those considering membership are also welcome to attend. It serves as an opportunity to meet the interim governing board and be updated on activities of the organization. The Illini Cloud bylaws provide for semi-annual meetings. An IlliniCloud board meeting will directly follow this meeting. 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Ben Hogan Executive Function Skills: Skills for Now, Skills for Life Judy Okazaki & Alice Schmitz - SET Connections Strand: Special Education and Technology Executive Function Skills include planning and prioritizing, organization, self-monitoring, independence in task initiation, impulse control, flexibility, emotional control and working memory. These are life skills from which all students can benefit, especially students in special education. Executive function skills help students to be more successful in achieving their educational goals and staying on track. Learn how you can help your students develop these skills using numerous resources. 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Broadway A UDL Software Solution to Empower All Learners Debbie Shaw - Vendor Texthelp Systems Strand: Special Education and Technology This demonstration session will introduce educators to key features of Read&Write GOLD and how they function to support the Common Core State Standards. These Read&Write GOLD tools facilitate the practice of critical reading and effective writing skills for all learners. Demonstrations and discussions will focus on how each tool can modify or adapt instruction for specific learning needs (Universal Design for Learning), build on students strengths as well as illustrate how students can use tools independently to help with reading, writing, and higher order thinking skills.

3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Broadway B Websites I Found So You Dont Need To Luke Allen Retired Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms With over 600,000,000 registered domains, how does one manage to find the websites that will be useful or of interest to them? It can be a rather daunting task to venture online, exploring link after link to find those sites. The purpose of this session is twofold. First, it will highlight some of the useful, and perhaps not so useful, sites that are out there that you may not have found yet. Then it will take a look at a few ways you can find these sites that others have found, without having to search through the 600,000,000+ out there. 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Broadway C 21 Ways to Engage Today's Learner with Discovery Education STREAMING Whitney Mihoulides - Discovery Education Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Videos, articles, images, oh my! In this session, you will explore a myriad of creative integration strategies for using Discovery Education media to motivate students, engage higher order thinking, support retention and transfer, and achieve curriculum learning goals. Well also demonstrate new ways to utilize Discovery Education resources to create interactive lesson plans that support all curricular areas. 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Coral Transforming Student Learning through Accurate Data Analysis Mary Ann McCann - Follett Software Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Follett Software, long time leader in the educational library resource division is currently working to develop our Educational Data Management (EDM) approach and positioning of software and services. This endeavor focuses on the importance of bringing all aspects of technology, data and programs together in an integrated platform to allow the most efficient use of data to impact instruction and improve student performance. 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) Exhibit Hall Classroom (Booth #505) Online Math Differentiation 24-7 Scott Miller-Naperville Central High School Strand: Online Learning This session explores the ALEKS online mathematics program for students in grades 3-12. The presentation will focus on the features, flexibility, assessment, and reporting options available with this dynamic program. Learn how this innovative technology fosters self-directed learning with differentiated instruction for each student in your classroom. 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Jade Curriculum Loft: A One-to-One Solution for your District Elizabeth Bertin - CIM Technology Solutions Strand: Innovative Technologies Come learn about Curriculum Loft; a digital curriculum management tool that allows your customized content to be stored and shared on a web-based platform, delivered to student devices and analyzed! Using Curriculum Loft Cloud, teachers upload content that is aligned to standards and those resources are made available to students, parents and administrators from any web-enabled device. Curriculum Loft Explore pairs the cloud with 1:1 computing. Student Android devices are managed safely and effectively as all content is driven and stored locally on student tablets all while maintaining teacher control of the content students are capable of accessing. Lastly, Curriculum Loft Analyze is a way for teachers to assign and collect homework, tests, quizzes, and projects. Teachers and administrators can then examine the resulting data from this web-based tool. Now going 1:1 can be done safely, effectively and affordably for your school or district!

3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Mainstage Theater Self-Publishing eBooks Across the Curriculum Josh Mika & Mary Kienstra - Naperville CUSD 203 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Todays students can represent their learning in a variety of multimedia experiences. The self-publishing revolution brings all types of media into one interactive experience on your iOS device. Your students can have an authentic learning experience creating ePub projects with any content, any grade, using existing curriculum. Participants will become familiar publishing student work in ePub formats using Apples Pages program and the ability to distribute them in a variety of ways. Learn how you can help students engage in authentic practice and create the media they want to read. 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - New Orleans BR Improving 21st Century Information Fluency Skills Carl Heine - Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy & Susan Corwith Northwestern University Center for Talent Development Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects Students exchange information electronically for everything from networking to education. Information fluency, knowing how to use and evaluate information on the Internet effectively and appropriately, is critical. High-level, problem-based web investigation and evaluation skills are not generally taught in school. Although many students perceive themselves to be skilled web users (rating themselves as good to advanced on a recent survey), when tested, the average pre-test score among middle and high school students was 45%. Improving students' digital information competencies requires practice. Learn about a project at and related study developing fluency through a series of web-based modules at Northwestern's Center for Talent Development. 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Ruby LP to CD to iPod Touch...whats in YOUR music classroom? Amy Becker - The Skokie School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Is the music equipment in your classroom reflective of current technology? Prior to last year, the music teachers in our district were primarily relying upon books, LPs and CDs for reading, listening to and recording music. Some of us had never used an iPod and others of us were using our personal iPods to supplement our school equipment. Come see and hear how using an iPod Touch has enhanced the ways students and teachers experience music education in our K-8 general music classes, instrumental and vocal ensembles. Learn what steps we took to acquire and organize a classroom set of iPod Touches and some of the many ways we have begun to use them. 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Salon I SPOTLIGHT SESSION Top Ten Technology Tools for Young Learners Kathy Cassidy Prairiesouth School Division, Moose Jaw, SK, Canada Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms There are some game-changing tools now available online to support learning for early years students. Well explore my top ten online picks that can enhance your current practice, or completely change the way you teach in your primary classroom. Did I mention that they are all free? 3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Salon II CORPORATE PARTNER AVer Document Camera Training: AVerVision F50 Chuck Tuck - AVer Strand: Innovative Technologies Join AVer for a free training on AVer document cameras. We will be using the AVerVision F50. In this session you will learn the various features of the document camera and how they are applicable to classroom instruction.

3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Salon III Using Technology to Close Student Learning Gaps Anthony Reibel - Adlai E. Stevenson High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Identifying student learning gaps can be a difficult task in the classroom due to time and resource constraints. Not anymore! This session will showcase new innovative teaching methods and technologies that identify and close student learning gaps in any academic content area. During this session, participants will learn about specific web and technology resources that collect real-time data on student performance, provide specific and organized feedback, and maintain a database of individual performance. Resources that will be presented include Google Docs, iPADS, and Progress Points. This session will highlight the powerful combination of technology, real-time data, and self-reflection in an academic classroom.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Salon IV CORPORATE PARTNER SESSION Conquering the Digital Divide! Debra Marton - Comcast Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Internet access in the home, school and in the community is an equation for success! Join our discussion on bridging the digital divide. Participants will receive ways to support low-income families with affordable internet access and technology in the home. Access is essential to how children do homework and their success in school. Attendees will be eligible to win an iPad!

3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Salon V OutSMART 'Em! Kimberly Hall & JoLynn Plato - Bloomington Public School District 87 Strand: Innovative Technologies Got a student (or two, or three) that is challenging to engage? Got an interactive whiteboard and you want to maximize its use in student engagement, rather than using it as a glorified overhead? Want to walk away after 45 minutes with countless ideas to use and a website resource to reference when you return to your class? This is the session for you! Kim and JoLynn will introduce you to their website compiling cross-curricular files and links for using your interactive whiteboard (specifically SMART Boards, but other brands can also benefit) in instruction while empowering your students to use it as a tool as well. Resources have been compiled over the past 7 years of integrating SMART Boards in their classroom lessons. CAUTION: Both ideas and Koosh balls will be flying during this session!

3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Sapphire Alexandria: Check it Out! Dave Stephens - Alexandria Strand: Innovative Technologies Alexandria Library Automation: Check it Out! Fully integrated, cross-platform, web-based library automation system used and loved by thousands of libraries for over 20 years. Learn how Alexandria will help increase the worth and value of your wonderful libraries.

3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Turquoise A/B Doing the Flip Chris Gales & James Workman - Downers Grove South High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms One of the hottest trends in education today is "flipping" the classroom. This increasingly popular model of classroom instruction inverts the traditional model in which students "sit and get" information independently outside of class. In a flipped classroom, students learn independently from video-based lessons and do their "homework" in school with the teacher's help. Chris Gales and Jamie Workman, biology teachers, who have flipped their classes, will share their experiences about implementing the flipped model during this session. They will discuss their rationale for flipping the classroom, the nuts and bolts of flipping, and offer an analysis of assessment to demonstrate the efficacy of this model

3:45 pm- 4:30 pm (Session 6) - Zanies Comedy 10 Amazing Ideas for Promoting Language Learning of ELL Students Jill Ziegler, Danuta Sala, Jodi Greenspan & Elizabeth Felagellar Wheeling CC School District #21 Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects Learn about elementary and middle school ideas and strategies that promote language learning for ELL students. A variety of activities and successfully-tested strategies, which support best practices in literacy, will be shown. Projects are designed to improve literacy skills, increase background knowledge, provide for differentiation and enhance motivation. Benefits include incorporating community resources as well as connecting the students and their families to the learning environment and the world around them. Some project-based ideas that span content areas as well as writing across the curriculum will be demonstrated. All projects are correlated to WIDA and NETS standards as well as Illinois state goals. Come learn about some ideas that worked for our students!

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8:00 am - 9:30 am - Salon I KEYNOTE PRESENTATION The Vault of Ages: The Future of Books William Rankin - Abilene Christian University Strand: Innovative Technologies When Gutenberg's press first made printed information widely available, the world saw an explosion of creativity. The resulting transformation unleashed the waves of invention that created the modern world. Now, a new generation of technologies is emerging that will change the world just as radically. The first true digital books books that are location-aware, media-rich, broadly-interlinked, and socially-connectedare beginning to appear, offering a new kind of access that will be just as culturally transformative as the books coming off of the first printing press more than 500 years ago. This presentation will briefly explore the historical trajectory of printed books as a context for visualizing how digital books will transform not only the publishing industry and education, but also the world. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Augusta I/II SIT Conference Scott Powers - Olympia CUSD 16 Strand: Innovative Technologies The Students Involved with Technology Conference is an annual event for kids and by kids at six sites throughout Illinois. Come join us to learn about how this conference runs, find out about some of the engaging activities for students, and see how you can get involved. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Ben Hogan Moon Over Us: China, USA, Brazil Student Collaborations Gayle Greenwald, Karen Ladendorf McHenry Middle School & Theresa Allen Tech Teacher Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Share and discuss "The Moon Over Us," collaboration with students and teachers from schools in Beijing, USA and Brazil. View student data collection, images, writing, history, comments and general information to show what they are learning about the moon. At the end of the presentation we will have time for discussion and questions. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Broadway A iPad Integration: How to Enhance & Expand Student Learning Heidi Morgan & Bridget Adkins New Lenox SD 122 Strand: Innovative Technologies iPads can be used in the classroom to enhance and expand learning across the curriculum. Explore apps and mobile web sites to get your students excited and learning all at the same time! See how apps and mobile web sites can be used for skill practice, producing products of student learning, and classroom management. Also, see how teacher management and assessment apps can be used as interactive tools in the classroom. You will get tips and tricks to managing the iPads within your classroom setting along with strategies for keeping them up to date and synced.


9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Broadway B LEARN with a Strong PLN James Gubbins - Maine Township High School District 207 Strand: Innovative Technologies Social Media tools are often viewed as superfluous disruptive technologies that detract from mainstream education. This session will demonstrate how Web 2.0 utilities like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ can be leveraged to cultivate ongoing sustainable Professional Development. Implementing the LEARN strategy, attendees will have the opportunity to discover how these tools can work in conjunction to build a foundation for a strong Professional Learning Network. Social networking has broken down the four walled barriers of our learning institutions. Our resources are no longer limited to what we can find in academic journal and educational coursework. Attendees will learn the tools necessary to develop a network that will produce quick, free, global and sustainable Professional Development. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Broadway C Unit Planning and Presenting with SMART Ideas Software Matt Granger DuPage County School District 45 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Learn how to use the SMART Ideas software to plan, organize digital content, and present units. This is a great concept mapping software that you and your students can use in the classroom. (If you don't have SMART Ideas, Inspiration will also work.) 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Coral Common Core Standards and Digital Media Implications Rob Residori - Chicago Public Schools Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects We will be presenting examples of authentic literacy activities that integrate technology and how these activities address the Common Core Standards. We will provide possible lessons for Language Arts from 3rd grade to 8th grade and how these lessons can be differentiated and adapted for various learner skill levels. In addition to this, we will present ways of increasing content area literacy through the use of technology in the classroom. This presentation will be appropriate for language arts teachers, content teachers, technology coordinators, administrators and reading specialists who are in one to one classroom environments or only have one computer or iPad that the classroom shares. Specific websites and Web 2.0 technologies will be highlighted as tools that teachers can use to support online reading comprehension and new literacies. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) Exhibit Hall Classroom (Booth #525) Introduction to Edmodo John Hermansen Edmodo Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship 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 cover several ideas and examples for classroom integration. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) Jade CORPORATE PARTNER Teaching with an iPad- Work Smarter Not Harder Karla Kueber - Palos District 118 & Dan Merryman - Camcor Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms This session will include practical applications for improving classroom instruction and management using the iPad as a tool for differentiating learning, assessing academic and behavioral progress and organizing data.

9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Mainstage Theater SPOTLIGHT SESSION Top Ten Technology Tools for Young Learners Kathy Cassidy - Prairiesouth School Division, Moose Jaw, SK, Canada Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms There are some game-changing tools now available online to support learning for early years students. Well explore my top ten online picks that can enhance your current practice, or completely change the way you teach in your primary classroom. Did I mention that they are all free? 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - New Orleans BR SPOTLIGHT SESSION Web Tools to Make Your Classroom Rock Adam Bellow - eduTecher.net Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms With so many free tools out there today, how do you know which ones are worth the time? Join me as we explore some of the best tools out there right now to make your classroom an even better place to create and learn. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Preservation Hall A CORPORATE PARTNER Using and Managing Android Tablets in the Classroom Keith Mann, Briana Allen & Jeff Shaw - Graphtech Strand: Innovative Technologies Learn how Kuno Android slates combined with CurriculumLoft software make a compelling and cost effective one- to-one solution for the new collaborative classroom. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Ruby Reading For Meaning Fluently Joe Cline Read Naturally Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Attend this session and learn about Read Live, the new web-based Reading Fluency Program by Read Naturally. This presentation focuses on the need for reading fluency to increase comprehension in struggling readers from 1st grade to adult levels. Learn about Read Live and the Assessment program that comes with the program. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Salon V CORPORATE PARTNER What's New From SMART Katie Daugird & Nich Nicholson - SMART Strand: Innovative Technologies Explore the possibilities of adding 3D content, assessment and mobility to your learning environment. This session will showcase cutting edge solutions from SMART that will be available this spring.


9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Sapphire Using Embed Codes to Create Student Portfolios Joan Kane - Chicago Public Schools Strand: Innovative Technologies With Web 2.0 tools, students create visually interesting projects that can be shared within the classroom and the school community. In this breakout section, you will learn how to gather the embed codes that access Web 2.0 creations with Google Forms and then use a blog, wiki and web page to display the student work. 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Skybox 3 CORPORATE PARTNER Drop-in Q&A with AVer Chuck Tuck - AVer Strand: Innovative Technologies Do you have a technical question or want a more in-depth look at how document cameras, wireless pens or video conferencing can impact your classroom? Stop by from Skybox 3 to chat with an AVer representative! 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Turquoise A/B Videos of a Feather: The Web's Best Educational Videos. Period. Daniel Rezac - Northbrook District #30 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms We all have our favorite videos that inspire, that educate, and that motivate students to learn. I'll bring my favorites, if you bring yours. We'll open the mic to everyone to come on up and share their favorite video for learning. In as much time as we can, we'll create a master list that you can take back with you to your classroom and share with your students. BYOP- (Bring Your Own Popcorn). 9:45 am - 10:30 am (Session 1) - Zanies Comedy SPOTLIGHT SESSION Students as Producers Katie Morrow - O'Neill Public Schools, NE Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Reverse the role of students from being primarily consumers of content to becoming the producers of information. Tools demonstrated will include free and built-in software for computers as well as apps on iOS devices. Ideas for incorporating into K-12 settings will demonstrate deeper understanding of content, more active participation by students, and interaction with a global audience. 9:45 am- 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 1 UDL Playground Carrie De La Cruz NSSED & Sandra Callahan - SEDOL Strand: Special Education and Technology Come join us and explore Universal Design for Learning in the classroom. There will be hands-on materials, technology, useful tips and experts to answer all your questions. Come, play, and learn about technology and strategies that can help your students learn and achieve! 9:45 am- 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 3 Beyond PowerPoint: Taking Your Presentations to the Next Level Matthew Parrilli & Alexander Stathakis - Maine South High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Learn how to use Animoto and Prezi, free Web 2.0 tools, to create more engaging presentations. These sites offer all of the features of PowerPoint while adding animation, collaboration, and publication options that yield a more meaningful experience for the user and the audience.

 9:45 am- 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 4 Geo-Smarts Clyde Winters - CPS/ Uthman dan Fodio Institute Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects In this presentation teachers learn how to organize students into dyads in which they use print and electronic resources to explore the geography of the diverse states. 9:45 am- 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 5 HawkTalk Podcasting Club Karen DelVecchio & Heidi Kay - Schaumburg School District 54 Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects See how the Hoover Math and Science Academy Podcasting Club members are making their voices heard. In the club's second year, they are tackling issues about our planet. A few of the topics they will share include information about Earth, the solar system, and how we can help our planet. The 4th-6th grade students invite you to become part of their global audience 9:45 am- 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 6 Classroom Inspiration Using ActivInspire Sharon Iwans & Jeff Nussbaum - SEDOL Strand: Special Education and Technology Come and see how ActivInspire has invigorated and activated our students with special needs to want to learn and participate in class. Using the Promethean Activboards with our students has made a difference in behavior, attendance, and classroom participation. We would loke to share our challenges and successes with you. Resources, tips and tricks will be shared. Come and learn with us! 9:45 am- 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 7 Student Support Services for Online Learners Rhonda Gregory - Greenville College Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Many students enjoy the freedom of scheduling and independence they experience in online courses. However, if new to the realm of online learning, students often experience disillusionment or frustration when left to themselves with no more than a login and password after registering for an online class. In this Poster Session, structuring student support services for the online learners will be explored based on the experiences with online learners at Greenville College. We will demonstrate how we have addressed the needs of multiple student demographic groups. We will share how we have effectively implemented online tutoring, academic coaching, new student orientation sessions, online resource centers, and other direct contact methods for maintaining a high-touch level of support in a high tech environment. 9:45 am- 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 8 CORPORATE PARTNER Just in Time Professional Development Eileen Gallagher - American Intercontinental University Online Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement This poster session will provide principals and other administrators with a plan to provide just in time professional development for low achieving teachers. This technique can be used to help acclimate new teachers, address specific weaknesses in existing staff and provide targeted coaching for faculty under performance improvement plans. Talk to an instructional design expert about ways to develop an individualized professional development liobrary to meet the needs of your individual school or district.


9:45 am- 11:15 am (Poster Session 1) - Marsalis 10 Virtual Worlds - Visit the HIVE! Gordon James - Schaumburg High School, Dr. Lilly Lu, Northern Illinois University & NIU Graduate Students Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Join graduate students and staff from Northern Illinois University as they introduce you to the growing world of HIVEs, or highly interactive virtual learning environments. The history of gaming in the classroom, Second Life, and Open Sim are just a few of the topics to be covered. Also included are ideas for developing gaming and learning portfolios as well as innovative ways to share these portfolios through the use of machinimas. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Augusta I/II Breaking Down IlliniCloud Services Jason Radford & Tracy Keller - Bloomington School District 87 Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support Getting into the nuts and bolts for geeks who are looking for details on disaster recovery and infrastructure implementation. This is for those technology folks who are looking to implement a program within 3-6 months. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Ben Hogan What the School Board Expects From Its Technology Leader Mark Metzger Law Office of Mark Metzger & Jeffrey Hunt - Indian Prairie SD 204 Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement In this Technology Leadership Series Presentation, a former board of education member and school law attorney explains what boards of education expect from their technology leaders. With topics of social networking, personal technologies, and learning, Mark Metzger outlines what can occur in schools with technology. This presentation is sponsored by the Illinois Chief Technology Officers (IL CTO) through an ICCP-DLMS Grant. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Broadway A Mobile Learning the Libertyville Way Jill Przybylski - Libertyville School District 70 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Discover the ways teachers and students use mobile learning devices in their classrooms in Libertyville School District 70. Participants will hear from a variety of educators including a speech and language clinician, special education teacher, elementary general education teacher, middle school social studies teacher, and an international language teacher. Explore the ways our teachers have integrated apps as well as their own teacher prepared content to facilitate student-centered learning environments. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Broadway B Flipping Using Videos and Wikis Andrew Montgomery - Roycemore School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms So you are thinking about flipping your classroom but do not know where to start. We will look at some of the easiest tools out there to create lessons that are uploadable to the web and are able to be sent to students through e-mail. Create more time with your students to do interesting activities and individualize instruction more easily by using videos and wikis that you and your students have created.


10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Broadway C i2i instruction Lori Polin-Silva & Sheryl Sager - Stevenson High School Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects Learn about the i2i program piloted at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire and what one of the Spanish teams did to convert our lessons to touch technology. See what steps we took in order to infuse our curriculum with touch technology. Discover where to find the Apps that are appropriate for your curriculum. In addition, the presenters will explain how they used touch technology to capture the interest of their digital natives. All samples are aligned with Illinois state standards. Find out how to keep your students engaged in your curriculum and enhance their higher level thinking skills by using iPod Touch and/or iPad devices. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) Coral CORPORATE PARTNER The Expansion of 21st Century Learning Environments with BYOD Todd Huston - Cisco Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support Student usage of mobile devices (such as smart phones, tablets, and PCs) has proliferated campuses and school systems nationwide. Additionally, the number of devices per user continues to grow, and IT managers must expand wireless networks to much higher densities than required in the past. These data rich and network-reliant types of learning require new approaches to wireless architecture, new tools to help diagnose problems and a new commitment to service quality. This session will discuss a number of different strategies for dealing with the proliferation of wireless devices as well as the benefits of BYOD policies in the classroom. These policies are changing curricula and allowing for greater student choice in physical devices while maintaining a common, predictable user experience and addressing productivity and security concerns. By attending this session, participants will hear firsthand best practices about educational institutions that have implemented BYOD policies. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) Exhibit Hall Classroom (Booth #525) SameGoal IEP - Simplifying Special Education Mike Forecki - SameGoal Strand: Special Education and Technology The presenter will demonstrate how schools use SameGoal IEP to manage and streamline special education documentation. SameGoal IEP is a web application that integrates with more than 30 student information systems and serves schools from 50 students to 50,000+ students. Its intuitive design features consistent look, feel, and navigation. SameGoal IEP includes a full administrative module, which allows for powerful management of users, students, and documents. Technology and Special Education staffs are encouraged to attend to learn why districts across the country are choosing SameGoal IEP. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Jade Creating a School Newscast Julie Tuten - Alphonsu Academy & Center for the Arts Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects Learn how to create a short newscast for your school using iMovie, Green Screen, animation, transitions, titles and sound effects. Students can travel to and report from all over the world using the green screen technology in iMovie on a Macbook and a $20.00 green screen. Also ideas for storytubes, digital storytelling, and stop animation.


10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Mainstage Theater SPOTLIGHT SESSION Primary Digital Portfolios Kathy Cassidy Prairiesouth School Division, Moose Jaw, SK, Canada Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Yes! Primary students, too, can have digital portfolios that allow them to reflect and record their learning. Just like their older counterparts, young learners want to showcase their learning for a wide audience and obtain feedback beyond the teachers comments. Well discuss what works effectively with our youngest students.

10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - New Orleans BR Exploring Instructional Uses of YouTube Lucy Gray - Lucy Gray Consulting Strand: Innovative Technologies In this session, investigate classroom uses of YouTube videos and tools with Google Certified Teacher Lucy Gray. YouTube is the worlds second largest search engine, yet many educators discount this video repository as a source of useful educational content. Come find out how to publish to YouTube and also how you can curate educational content in your own YouTube channel! 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Preservation Hall A Above and Beyond: More Interactive Whiteboard Resources Caren Kimbarovsky - Libertyville Elementary District 70 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Come explore the great resources for IWB's! Using flipcharts or notebooks for our interactive whiteboards can be great but sometimes we do not have the time to constantly create these. We will explore resources that everyone can access for their interactive whiteboards without creating these files. The tools that will be shown are all free. There will be web based as well as downloadable activities. Please note if you do not have interactive whiteboard in your school, you can use these on a computer as well and manipulate them with your mouse! Expand your resources for student learning. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) Ruby This session is moved up from Ruby at 2:45 Study Island's ACT, SAT, AP and HS Core Curriculum Programs Karla Schilling - Study Island Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Study Islands online, research-based College and Career Readiness suite includes ACT, SAT, ISAT and GED prep, Advanced Placement, High School Core Curriculum and Developmental Math and Reading programs. The suite reinforces the learning process and ensures that every learner can be well-prepared for a successful and confident transition to his or her college or career choice. High school faculty can differentiate instruction, assess and track progress in real time. Students and parents can access interactive lessons to support student skills mastery. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Salon I Mobilary: Ipads in the Library Lisa Perez - Chicago Public Schools Department of Libraries Strand: Innovative Technologies This session will highlight the Chicago Public Schools Dept of Libraries "Mobilary" program. In this program, CPS librarians have developed recommendations and best practices for using iPads to support their school's library programs. Attend this session to learn about ideas for circulating iPads, managing book apps and eBooks, supporting student research, and selecting quality apps. See how they used iPads to support their curriculum, to differentiate instruction, and to bring an innovative technology to their students.


10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Salon II CORPORATE PARTNER AVer Document Camera Training: Wireless AVerVision W30 Chuck Tuck - AVer Strand: Innovative Technologies Join AVer in for a free training on AVer document cameras. We will be using the AVerVision W30. In this session you will learn how a wireless document camera can impact your classroom.

10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Salon III SPOTLIGHT SESSION The "Write" Way to Do Digital Stories Jon Orech - Downers Grove South HS Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Are all videos Digital Stories? Have you seen lots of student creations that are more flash than substance? Learn how to go beyond Digital Spectacle to guide students in the creation of true Digital Stories. Emphasis will be placed on teaching narrative writing, visual literacy, and the synergy between words and images. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Salon IV CORPORATE PARTNER Conquering the Digital Divide! Debra Marton - Comcast Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Internet access in the home, school and in the community is an equation for success! Join our discussion on bridging the digital divide. Participants will receive ways to support low-income families with affordable internet access and technology in the home. Access is essential to how children do homework and their success in school. Attendees will be eligible to win an iPad! 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Salon V Take a Tour of the Illinois Interactive Report Card Dr. Harvey Smith, Northern Illinois University Take a guided tour of the IIRC website (http://iirc.niu.edu), focusing on creative-data tools and new features. IIRCs tools for analysis of test results, improved instructional guides for principals and teachers, integrated school improvement plans incorporating Rising Star, and the new MyIIRC portal featuring individual student performance reports with grade-to-grade tracking will be demonstrated. IIRC makes data easy to use and invaluable for classroom instruction. 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Sapphire The Writing Process Goes Digital Matthew Monahan - Christ the King Jesuit College Prep Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms This session will focus on the technology's importance to teaching the writing process. We will examine ways to incorporate cost effective tools into researching, drafting, and editing. From Web 2.0 tools like Conceptboard and Diigo to tablets and document cameras, we will look at ways to take students' writing to a higher level. No prior tech knowledge required!

 10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Turquoise A/B Tech for the Behavior Needs Classroom Kelly Geigner - Pekin Public Schools District 108 Strand: Special Education and Technology Feeling like you can't do the same exciting tech activities with your students who have behavior issues? You can! Come learn tips and tricks for teaching junior high and high school classes with behavior special needs. Social networking, programming, web 2.0, and more, CAN be successfully accomplished with this unique group of students. Leave with practical tips, strategies, and low level-high interest resources you can implement the next day!

10:45 am - 11:30 am (Session 2) - Zanies Comedy SPOTLIGHT SESSION Getting Geeky Katie Morrow - O'Neill Public Schools, NE Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Come see some new tips and tricks with the suite of free Google Apps available for education. If you thought you knew everything Google had to offer, you haven't attended this session! Come have some fun being a bit "geeky" and take back a new Google tool or two to your classroom. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Augusta I/II Basic Information Security for teachers and students David Thurm - Illini Cloud Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support Things end users can do to protect themselves while on the Internet at home and at work. Tech staff should steal this information to create a new teacher orientation program. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Ben Hogan Writer's Workbench - Instructional Computer Feedback for students and teachers Greg Oij President, Writers Workbench Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects Writer's Workbench provides immediate, accurate, instructional feedback directly to writers as they write and revise in Microsoft Word. Teachers can set writing goals for students in 24 percentages and numbers of writing and customize feedback based on their own criteria. WWB can also be used to track writing improvement. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Broadway A Beyond Calculators Elizabeth Shutters - Roycemore School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Did you know that your Macintosh computer came with a free graphing program? Its called Grapher; its in the Utilities folder, and its just one of the many free and inexpensive technology resources for math teachers that will be presented at this session. Using computers in the math classroom does not have to be limited to graphing calculators and spreadsheets. This session will include information on graphing programs (for Mac and PC), digital manipulatives, geometry software, mobile math apps, online resources, digital camera projects, and many other tools for math classrooms. Most are intended for middle or high school classes, but can be adapted for all levels of mathematics.

 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Broadway B Flip Your Classroom: Implementing a Successful Digital Age Classroom Allison Drew & Justyna Kalinowska - Kenilworth School District 38 Strand: Innovative Technologies Flip your classroom by utilizing elements of UDL, Blended Learning, Standards Based Grading and Asynchronous Mastery to make your classroom a student-centered lab of learning. One of the greatest gifts we can give students is the skill to learn independently. This landmark teaching methodology employs elements of UDL, Blended Learning, Standards Based Grading and Asynchronous Mastery. This model is being used in classrooms from kindergarten through the college levels and in all subject matters. Flipped classrooms are hubs of learning where teachers interact with every student every day. This facilitates differentiation of learning. Advanced students move ahead and struggling students get the extra help they need. Students spend more time interacting with teachers and the content rather than sitting and getting from the teachers

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Broadway C Geneva 304 and Data: What's working Jeff Cachur Riverside Publishing & Lacey Lantz - Geneva 304 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms In May 2010, Geneva 304 began implementing DataDirector to help manage the variety of assessment and demographic data that existed in multiple systems, and to provide an engine to deliver new assessments on-line or with plain-paper scanning. Learn about the simplified process of managing multiple data sets to create reports for RTI, data teams, A&E, and informing classroom teachers. Discussion will also revolve around possible additional uses like using the system for practice exams for ACT, and building common assessments. Lacey Lantz, Data Integration Specialist at Geneva 304, and Jeff Cachur, DataDirector Account Executive, will share ideas on data driven decision-making and more. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Coral Learning Environments and Self-Directed Learning Chris Fahnoe - Arlington Heights School District 25 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Students have tremendous opportunities to pursue areas of interests, become engaged with meaningful material, and connect to critical resources. Traditional classroom environments are generally not equipped with the materials, organization, or pedagogy to support self-directed learning pursuits. Learn about the positive impact that emerging learning environments can have on the ability for students to initiate learning, select their own resources, monitor progress, and adjust their approach in both online and blended experiences. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Jade Collaborating with Technology: Meeting the Diverse Needs of ELL Learners Anne Scatchell - Lombard School District #44 Strand: Innovative Technologies Provide engaging lessons through web-based tools including; values.com, Brain POP, and Peace One Day. This technology utilizes highly visual content to bridge students into meaningful use of English while lowering their anxiety about trying out their new language. All of these tools can be used with students of differing English language proficiency levels to both introduce and use vocabulary in context. This technology lends itself well to being a springboard for innovative lessons that use all four domains of language; listening, speaking, reading and writing. These tools can be used within a general education or ELL classroom.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Mainstage Theater What We've Learned Since Submitting This Proposal Erica Roberts - Woodridge School District #68, Josh Stumpenhorst Naperville School District #203, Steve Dembo Discovery Education & Jon Orech Downers Grove South High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Proposals for this conference were submitted last fall. With the ever-changing landscape of technology in education, usually the idea submitted needs to go through some serious revision to stay current. Join several educators as they share their newest applications, techniques or ideas ready for your classroom tomorrow. in a Speed Dating (Speed Geeking?) format. Who knows what has developed in the last few months? Come and see. The only thing we can guarantee is that it will NOT be a list of 25 new Web 2.0 tools!

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - New Orleans BR SPOTLIGHT SESSION iShow and Tell Adam Bellow - eduTecher.net Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms An exploration of some great mobile apps out there right now. This session is a fun look at the iPad and iPod Touch apps out there for use in the classroom today and allows for audience members to get up and demo some of their favorites as well. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - New Orleans BR This session was in Salon II at 2:45 iPAD 1:1 Initiative: We Are G.O.U.D.Y.! Stephen Tow & Chris Gordon - Goudy School - Chicago Public Schools Strand: Innovative Technologies This session will focus on our 1:1 iPad grant initiative for fifth through eighth grade students. As one of 15 schools chosen to pioneer the CPS Technology Magnet Academy program, Goudy School is resolute in its goals of instituting technology practices that result in active student engagement, enhanced learning, and increased academic achievement. To meet Goudys goals of employing over 300 iPads as a tool to transform teaching and learning this school year, students will collaborate across grade levels to produce a video documentary that investigates the schools unique identity within its community. During this session, discussion will entail how we deployed, managed, and maintained over 300 iPads, lesson ideas on how to integrate the iPad into your daily routine, apps that we use and recommend, our successes and challenges in having iPads in a 1:1 environment, and a brief look into our grant initiative. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Ruby QR codes: Bringing Children Beyond the Book Amy Goldstein & Courtland Funke - CCSD102 Strand: Innovative Technologies Maximize the use of mobile technology with QR codes in the classroom and library. We will present how we are teaching students to be consumers of 21st century technology by placing QR codes in a collection of book titles. QR codes bring children beyond the book to places that will expand thinking and learning opportunities.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Salon I SPOTLIGHT SESSION KEYNOTE SPEAKER The New Classroom: How Information Technology is Transforming Educational Space William Rankin - Abilene Christian University Strand: Innovative Technologies Our classrooms project a particular set of expectations and behaviors that impact the sort of teaching and learning that takes place within them. The relationship between people and information has shaped these spaces, and they reflect that relationship in some very specific ways. Yet as our relationship with information begins to change, our classrooms need to change, too, encouraging new expectations, built on new perceptions, and stimulating new kinds of activities. In this interactive presentation, you'll discover some of the reasons we've shaped our classrooms as we have, some principles for reimagining and restructuring them, and some ways to envision the future of teaching and learning. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Salon II CORPORATE PARTNER Bring Learning to Life with Meaningful Teacher Professional Development Programs Marisa Sergnese Polyvision & CDW-G Strand: Leadership, Management & School Improvement This 75 minute session will provide an overview of the PolyVision professional development courses that focus on developing instructional design methods for educators to master the technology tools they have, enhance curriculum delivery and improve student performance. Join us for a sampling of several fundamental course offerings that help establish the roadmap for continued teacher performance and growth with relevant, hands-on experience with programs focused on: The importance and value of teaching STEM concepts. Connecting Technology and Standards: Literacy or Mathematics. Using Google Apps for Educators for whole school communication, collaboration and data-tracking. Gathering real-time formative assessment data & differentiating instruction. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Salon III SPOTLIGHT SESSION CatchUp with Google SketchUp Kimberly Zimmer - Avoca West Elementary School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Google SketchUp is a FREE, easy-to-use and highly engaging program that lets you and your students create, modify and share 3D models. Google SketchUp can aide your lessons in design, art, geometry, architecture, engineering and even history. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to share ideas in 3D. In this session, we will cover Google SketchUp basics and you will leave with enough knowledge to get a 3D project started with your students. If possible, install Google Sketchup ahead of time and be sure to bring your laptop!

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Salon IV A New Culture of Learning Ben Grey Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 122 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms What does technology do to change the learning landscape and culture for our students? Discuss ideas and ways to move from an outdated model of education to a model that empowers students to be successful in a world very different than the one we were educated in.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Salon V Discover Your Inner Rockstar with SMARTboards! Krystal Lewis & Jayme Corcoran - Bloomington Junior High Strand: Special Education and Technology Rock out your SMARTboard lessons! Make the most out of your interactive white board...get ideas to get your students out of their seats, and interacting with the board. Lesson ideas are engaging and motivating for students with special needs, struggling learners, or students that are involved with Rti interventions. Presenters will utilize web 2.0, formative assessment ideas, reveals and animation. This class is for SMART users that are comfortable with the basics and would like to take their Notebook pages to the next level. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Sapphire Presentations With a Punch Suzanne Ott & Elaine Juarez Edgewood Middle School, NSSD 112 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Do you want to illuminate, inspire, educate and guide your students? Colleagues? Administrators? If so, this workshop could be for you. Using talking points from the book Presentation Zen, by Garr Reynolds, as well as cutting edge Web 2.0 tools, we will focus on tips, tools and resources to help you create simpler and more effective presentations with punch. Please come prepared with a Power Point or some other presentation you would like to update and improve. Tip: The more multi-media, the punchier the presentation. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Skybox 4 CORPORATE PARTNER SMART Clinic Katie Daugird & Nick Nicholson - SMART Technologies Strand: Innovative Technologies Do you have a question regarding SMART Solutions? Need Advice on profession development and integration? Want to see what is new from SMART? Come to the SMART Skybox to meet with Katie and Nick and discuss SMART Solutions with your peers. 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Turquoise A/B Encouraging Multi-Literacy Learning through Digital Stories Rhonda Robinson, Elizabeth Anderson & Kristin Brynteson - Northern Illinois University Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms The challenge faced by teachers and curriculum developers in K-12 schools is incorporating multi-literacies into the classroom to engage and motivate students and enhance learning and creativity. This presentation, discussion, and idea sharing session features the activities of university and 4th-6th grade teachers in developing multi-literacy lessons culminating in a digital story creation project embedded in science and social studies. The overall goals of the project include increased student and staff collaboration, support for teacher innovation, and multi-literacy skill integration. The implementation of an interactive on-line staff development tool will also be shared.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Session 3) - Zanies Comedy Digital Storytelling: Simple Special Effects Joe Brennan - Wilkes University Strand: Innovative Technologies It's not hard to make use of the free editing software already on your computers to mimic some of the special effects we take for granted in movies and TV shows. See how students can put themselves anywhere in the world or universe, warp time or "beam me up, Scotty." Students can quickly and easily employ a number of simple special effects into the video productions they author to bring their learning message home. Many special effects also involve higher order thinking, planning and collaboration.

11:45 am - 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 1 UDL Playground Lynda Hartman NSSED & Patrick Black Mt. Prospect District #57 Strand: Special Education and Technology Come join us and explore Universal Design for Learning in the classroom. There will be hands-on materials, technology, useful tips and experts to answer all your questions. Come, play, and learn about technology and strategies that can help your students learn and achieve! 11:45 am - 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 2 Free or Inexpensive iPad Apps for Students and Educators Sara Meyer & Noor Shammas - Oswego School District #308 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Just got an iPad? A little overwhelmed with it? Not sure where to find apps for you to use with your students? At our session, learn about how to find and use free or inexpensive iPad apps for students and educators. We'll share resources on where to find useful apps for you to use in the classroom. 11:45 am - 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 3 Instructional Technologies for Special Education Judy Okazaki & Alice Schmitz - SET Connections Strand: Special Education and Technology Many classrooms today have a number of special education students requiring extra support, but the necessary resources are not well funded. Fortunately, there are many resources available, often for free, to help students in the inclusive classroom. Come see the latest practical and easy-to-implement solutions. 11:45 am - 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 4 Minecraft: If You Build It, They Will Come Carol Broos - Consultant Strand: Innovative Technologies Minecraft is a game about placing blocks to build anything you like. Its the fastest growing online creative interactive gaming program. Students will demonstrate how to set up a server and create projects.

11:45 am - 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 5 Project Based Learning for Professional Development James Gubbins High School District #207 Join us for a journey through a semester long collaborative project between two Special Education satellite schools at District 207 in Park Ridge, IL. We will be describing a project that was designed to prepare educators to incorporate Project Based Learning as a teaching methodology for existing curriculum. In an effort to facilitate Professional Development and incorporate technology into the classroom, teachers formed groups to develop and present projects that concerned a core component of their professional work while meeting state and NETS-T standards. The leaders of this process will be on-hand to discuss the design and implementation of the steps taken and share examples of a variety of end products. Materials will be provided for you to start your own PBL4PD projects!Gubbin

11:45 am - 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 6 Social Self-Efficacy in Online Environments Michael Manderino - Northern Illinois University & Gena Khodos University of Illinois Chicago Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship This study compared 535 high school students efficacy for engaging in social interactions in virtual environments to their self-efficacy in face-to-face environments, specifically for both academic and non-academic tasks. A comparison of social self-efficacy in face-to-face non-academic environments and social self-efficacy in a virtual non-academic environment suggests that students perceive themselves as more socially efficacious in a virtual environment when performing non-academic tasks. However, no significant difference in efficacy exists when comparing academic tasks in virtual and face-to-face platforms. Given students affinity for engaging in social tasks virtually, and the lack of difference in efficacy when engaging in academic tasks, attention to task design is important when integrating virtual environments for academic pursuits. 11:45 am - 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 7 What to do with Web 2.0 Kirsten Innes - CCSD #46 Strand: Innovative Technologies See how we are integrating Web 2.0 applications into our elementary curriculum. Computers will be available so you can try some of the applications for yourself. 11:45 am - 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 8 PLNs for Emergent K-12 Educators Jay Percell - Illinois State University Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement While Personal Learning Networks may be commonplace among veteran, tech-savvy educators, they are foreign to many teacher education candidates preparing to enter the field. Creative project-based learning assignments should be implemented that encourage teacher candidates to develop PLNs even before finishing their coursework. Thus, youthful, exuberant first-year teachers, already technologically-minded, will have the tools and resources that allow technology to impact their future k-12 classrooms from day one. 11:45 am - 1:15 pm (Poster Session 2) - Marsalis 10 Virtual Worlds - Visit the HIVE! Gordon James - Schaumburg High School, Dr. Lilly Lu, Northern Illinois University & NIU Graduate Students Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship Join graduate students and staff from Northern Illinois University as they introduce you to the growing world of HIVEs, or highly interactive virtual learning environments. The history of gaming in the classroom, Second Life, and Open Sim are just a few of the topics to be covered. Also included are ideas for developing gaming and learning portfolios as well as innovative ways to share these portfolios through the use of machinimas. 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Augusta I/II Mobile Devices in the Classrooms Michael Jones - Bloomington Junior High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Come explore the world of mobile devices with the Bag Boys. Devices ranging from LiveScribe Pens, laboratory probeware and mobile media devices will be features. Find out what has worked and what to avoid when shopping for similar devices.

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Ben Hogan Centrally manage iOS, computer and software assets with Absolute Manage John Wu Absolute Software Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support Simplify IT and increase IT productivity by consolidating the management of IT tasks and assets into one comprehensive solution. Using the piecemeal approach can be time consuming and expensive. Learn how Absolute Manage centralizes the management of various types of assets including Macs, Windows, and mobile devices. Consolidate asset inventory into one single database. Automate software, patch and OS deployments. Maintain software license compliance and surviving software audits. Reduce software license renewal costs and lower energy usage and costs.

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Broadway A Apps: Moving Beyond Drill & Practice Paula Spring Tousignant & Elizabeth Whaley - Riverside SD 96 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Do you use mobile devices in your classroom? In this session, we will explore apps and uses for iPads and iPods that foster student creativity, promote literacy and writing skills, allow students to demonstrate knowledge in a whole new way, and increase communication between students and teachers. We'll look beyond the drill & practice apps that are so prevalent in the classroom, and will highlight low-cost and free apps you can use in your K-8 class to get students excited about learning!

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Broadway B Tips & Tricks to Finding Needles Stephanie Madlinger - Cooperating School Districts.MO Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Do you have trouble finding what you are looking for on the Internet? Would you like some tips and tricks for finding those needles in the haystack? Come learn how to save time and become more efficient! In this session, taught by a Google Certified Teacher, participants will learn advanced search techniques and discover easy ways to find images, books, videos, and other educational resources using Google. Participants will be introduced to many hidden search features that will make you say WOW! In addition, you will learn how to make the most of other free Google resources such as Google Books and YouTube in the classroom. Come learn how to find, share and collaborate more effectively today!

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Broadway C Getting Connecting: A Social Learning Primer Kristine Diener - Cardinal Stritch University Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Feeling a little lost among technologies like Facebook and Twitter? Does your school or district block the use of YouTube and cell phones? Come to this session for a quick look at the social networking tools that define today's connected, collaborative, creative student. We will discuss ways to allow students and staff communicate and collaborate safely and securely in a learning community that uses these digital tools. Incorporating these tools into our learning communities will make school more relevant and will reignite student passion for investigation and learning. Bring your laptop. tablet or smart phone and actively explore social learning.

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Coral Leveraging Your ICE Provided Atomic Learning Subscription Kim Bolz-Andolshek - Atomic Learning Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms As an ICE member benefit, you have access to Atomic Learnings training on hundreds of commonly used software applications and assistive technology tools. Research has shown that students of teachers that utilize Atomic Learning for professional development achieve more. Attend this session to learn how to maximize PD opportunities with Atomic Learnings online technology training tutorials.

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) Jade CORPORATE PARTNER Why To Recycle IT Equipment Responsibly Karrie Gibson - Vintage Tech Recyclers Strand: Innovative Technologies As of January 1st it is now ILLEGAL to throw away electronic equipment. This session will explain the new law and how it can affect you. This session will also explain what happens to your old IT equipment when it is recycled responsibly, and what could happen if you work with a company that is not certified. Finally this session will teach you how to find a responsible solution that's near you. 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Mainstage Theater SPOTLIGHT SESSION Just Point and Shoot: Using Video to Capture Learning Kathy Cassidy Prairiesouth School Division, Moose Jaw, SK, Canada Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Think video is just for outside of school activities? Join us to talk about how students of any age can plan, capture and share their learning experience using video. The session will include curriculum connections, the benefits of using this media and the ways that video can be used to connect, collaborate and share at any grade level. 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - New Orleans BR SPOTLIGHT SESSION iShow and Tell Adam Bellow - eduTecher.net Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms An exploration of some great mobile apps out there right now. This session is a fun look at the iPad and iPod Touch apps out there for use in the classroom today and allows for audience members to get up and demo some of their favorites as well. 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Preservation Hall A KINECT in the Library & Classroom Lisa Perez - CPS Department of Libraries Strand: Innovative Technologies Chicago Public Schools librarians and teachers are using Microsofts Xbox KINECT game system to leverage educational games, videoconferencing, avatar meetings, and more to promote learning through movement, interactivity, and collaboration. Students develop physical fitness and motor skills while they engage in cross-curricular learning activities. Attend this session to hear about how you can use this technology effectively in your libraries and classrooms.

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Ruby Google Docs for Special Education Patrick Black - Mt. Prospect District #57 Strand: Special Education and Technology Google Docs is a powerful suite of tools for any special education professional. It can be used to communicate with parents, other professionals and students. As well as take and chart student data. Using Google Docs can increase your ability to collaborate, communicate and help you stay organized!

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Salon I SPOTLIGHT SESSION KEYNOTE SPEAKER Next-Wave Mobility and the Three Ages of Information William Rankin - Abilene Christian University Strand: Innovative Technologies The educational promise offered by mobile technologies can sometimes be overshadowed by the disruptive changes they present in education changes that ask us to reevaluate the roles of teachers and students, the policies that govern access and technology, and the practices of teaching and learning. In this interactive workshop aimed at faculty and administrators, we'll explore some common teaching challenges and work together to discover practical ways that mobility can address them. We'll explore topics such as challenge-based learning, leveraging student-owned devices, and instituting hybrid and asynchronous models of education to engage students more effectively and to produce learners who are more ready to face the challenges of the future. 12:45 am - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Salon II CORPORATE PARTNER Bring Learning to Life with Meaningful Teacher Professional Development Programs Marisa Sergnese Polyvision & CDW-G Strand: Leadership, Management & School Improvement This 75 minute session will provide an overview of the PolyVision professional development courses that focus on developing instructional design methods for educators to master the technology tools they have, enhance curriculum delivery and improve student performance. Join us for a sampling of several fundamental course offerings that help establish the roadmap for continued teacher performance and growth with relevant, hands-on experience with programs focused on: The importance and value of teaching STEM concepts. Connecting Technology and Standards: Literacy or Mathematics. Using Google Apps for Educators for whole school communication, collaboration and data-tracking. Gathering real-time formative assessment data & differentiating instruction. 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Salon III SPOTLIGHT SESSION Set the Table for Student Achievement Jon Orech - Downers Grove South HS Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement Schools are all abuzz with 1 to 1 initiatives, increased connectivity, mobile devices, and IWBs. However, too often these are just digital solutions for an analog classroom. Many administrators are discovering that change cannot be purchased. In this conversation, we will discuss how educational leaders and teachers can create conditions that can transform learning experiences that increase achievement, creativity, and empathy. We will explore new learning spaces and situations such as switching homework and schoolwork, writing for authentic audience and purpose, replacing completion with creation, and promoting peer reliance. 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Salon IV CORPORATE PARTNER AVers Software Suite Chuck Tuck - AVer Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Whatever environment you choose to use your AVer document camera: In the AVer+ Software, Sphere Software, PowerPoint or your favorite Interactive Whiteboard software, AVer has you covered! Learn about the versatile ways you can use your document camera in the classroom and any software environment.

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Salon V SMART Boards, Video, and Student Learning Matt Granger DuPage County School District #45 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Stop just watching video, interact with it! Learn to use the SMART Video player (PC) or Quicktime (Mac) to maximize the impact of downloadable video (Discovery Streaming, YouTube, etc.) on the SMART Board. Also, learn to use the SMART Recorder to create your own screen casts of lessons or directions to use programs. 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Sapphire Web 2.0 the No Registration Way Linda Houle - Westmont Junior High School Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms What do you do when you need a Web 2.0 tool but Internet safety, COPPA, CIPA, 13 and under, and Web 2.0 age rules bring that new idea to a halt? Well, come find out what's available with no registration, usernames, or passwords necessary. In just 2 years the list of sites has grown from 45 to over 130. Come find out what's new and get ready to provide a great Web 2.0 experience for your under 13 crowd or anyone who likes a little bit of anonymity. 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Turquoise A/B Virtual Environments: Collaborating Beyond the Classroom Walls Rich Fiore - Naperville District 203 Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Naperville Community Unit School District 203 is one of the most technologically advanced school districts in Illinois, utilizing a variety of audio and visual solutions, digital imaging, document cameras, electronic texts and digital white boards to engage and educate students from early childhood through high school. The education technology has broadened lesson plans, increased student engagement and better-equipped learners for the future by providing them a more worldly education. In this breakout session, IT Director Rich Fiore will discuss how Naperville uses a web of next generation technology to move beyond classroom walls, bringing remote environments indoors. By expanding network horizons and promoting computing collaboration, Naperville uses advanced learning technologies to bridge classrooms and expand student exposure to new content. This session will showcase tools that teachers and school districts can utilize to create a more fulfilling and well-rounded curriculum. Innovative examples include interactive video lessons and virtual field trips. 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (Session 4) - Zanies Comedy SPOTLIGHT SESSION iCollaborate Katie Morrow - O'Neill Public Schools, NE Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Collaboration is a commonly used term, but breaking out of the mold of traditional teacher-center curricula can be a challenge. Beginning within the classroom and working all the way up to global collaborative projects, there will be something for everyone to take back and implement immediately. Collaboration project ideas are student-centered, multi-disciplinary, and based on readily available technology tools. 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Augusta I/II Trending Panel Jim Peterson - Bloomington School District 87 Strand: Technology Infrastructure and Support This open panel discussion will focus on trending technologies within school districts

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Ben Hogan What We Are Learning About Learning Online Jeffrey Hunt - Indian Prairie SD 204 Strand: E-Learning and Online Citizenship With online learning growing across the P-20 spectrum, this session will outline what we are learning about learning online and how students are reporting their experience. As schools offer online courses for students to prepare them for future learning in higher education, the business world, or in the service to their country, it's important that schools closely monitor the student experience. The presentation includes results of demographic analysis of students and survey results of student learning. 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Broadway A eBook in the classroom no more heavy textbooks? Tricia Lazzaro - Hinsdale Central HS Strand: Innovative Technologies Sharing a variety of ways to create and use electronic books or eBooks (ePub format) in your classroom. See teacher and student created epub works. ePub eBooks can be created and used online or downloaded to mobile devices like iPad, iPod touch, Nook and others. What about multimedia? Yes, it is possible to use video and audio files and hyperlinks. No devices like iPad ? Use online free web service like http://edu.epubbud.com that supports group sharing of ePub eBooks that are created here. Learn about other resources like pdf to epub with 2epub.com or textbook availability. 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Broadway B Connecting the Dots: Common Core to Video Assets Emily Alford - Instructional Design, Inc. Strand: Standards-Aligned Lessons and Projects Using the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), we can connect required curriculum to video assets that present match scenarios in which the day's lessons are used to solve problems, reinforce math concept, or provide individual practice. Other video Materials can reinforce CCSS in science and English/language arts. If "a picture is worth a thousand words," a video might be worth ten thousand words! 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Broadway C A Typical Day for Connected Students: Communicating and Collaborating Andrea Keith - Gaggle Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Todays kids are digital natives, used to constant connection to peers, instant access to information, and unlimited opportunities to express themselves. Web 2.0 tools can be integrated into daily teaching to engage students in learning while providing the opportunities for connection, collaboration, and expression they crave. Follow a virtual 9th grade student and his 5th grade sister through a typical school day in a completely connected environment. Get a glimpse of how tools like texting, social networking, message boards, online file storage, chat rooms, blogs, and more can impact education and extend the classroom beyond the school walls.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Coral Interactive, customizable, free: using digital textbooks and open source tools Gregg Alpert - CK-12 Foundation Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms CK-12 Foundation is a leader in providing open-source 6-12 STEM content. The presentation will introduce participants to the range of high-quality, standards-aligned material available free of charge. Offerings include digital textbooks, an SAT prep site, and an interactive Algebra curriculum, all of which can be customized to better meet the needs of the student or educator. This interactive demonstration will cover creating custom digital textbooks, which can be customized by subject, language and level of difficulty, giving teachers the flexibility to create tailored educational content. Participants will learn how to navigate CK-12 Foundations subject-rich library, edit content, incorporate multi-media and, finally, share the digital textbook online and on e-reader devices. The session will end with a discussion of challenges and successes in finding quality digital content. Participants will be invited to share best practices and brainstorm ways to incorporate open source tools and content. 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Jade iPads in the Kindergarten Classroom Lorrie Applebey Oak Park School District #97 Strand: Innovative Technologies Learn what worked - and what didnt - in Oak Park D97s Kindergarten iPad journey. Well share how D97 used 240 iPads to help over 550 Kindergarten students and their teachers advance student literacy skills and broaden student inquiry while increasing technological skills and understanding. Well preview some of our favorite apps and provide you a list with links to core curriculum standards. Well also share management tips and tricks for keeping students and equipment safe! 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Mainstage Theater SPOTLIGHT SESSION Tools are cool, but its the teaching that counts! Barbara Barreda Annunciation Catholic School, CA Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Its the pedagogy not the tools that will release the inherent creativity and passion within your students. Create an environment that makes embracing new things not only possible but easy (for you and for your students). We will discuss how focus on basic things from vision to lesson plans can help you develop the pedagogy needed for the integration of all those cool tools. How having a road map undercuts fear. Learn ow to tap into digital resources and create projects that are integrated into your curriculum and encourage creativity and higher level thinking. Participants will also receive access to a Symbaloo page with basic tools, teaching resources and Personal Learning Network (PLN) materials to be shared. 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - New Orleans BR SPOTLIGHT SESSION Web Tools to Make Your Classroom Rock Adam Bellow - eduTecher.net Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms With so many free tools out there today, how do you know which ones are worth the time? Join me as we explore some of the best tools out there right now to make your classroom an even better place to create and learn.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Preservation Hall A SPOTLIGHT SESSION Using Technology to Promote 21st Century Thinking and Learning Kimberly Zimmer - Avoca West Elementary School Strand: Leadership, Management and School Improvement The era of globalization is upon us and educators are faced with a paradox. We must balance the pressures of teaching traditional curriculum with how best to prepare our students to compete in a 21st century global economy. When instructional time is tight and stakes are high, how can we provide opportunities for our students to be creative, collaborative, and innovative? In this session, we will discover the many ways in which technology can provide opportunities to develop tomorrow's thinkers. 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Salon V CORPORATE PARTNER Increasing Engagement, Collaboration and Immediate Feedback with SMART Response Andy Traum, Katie Daugird & Nich Nicholson - SMART Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Learn to increase student engagement and get immediate feedback with your SMART Board interactive whiteboard and SMART Response interactive Response system. Discuss the formative and summative assessment trends and what research is telling us. Discover SMART's assessment integration partners: Benchmark assessments, grade books, and other content providers. Response 2012 software will be introduced. Find out what's new, Educational standard tagging, cognitive level question tagging, and new reporting features to increase data driven decision making.

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Turquoise A/B Facebook-like Social Networks vs. K12 Education-designed Collaboration Platforms Rita Oates & Tim DiScipio - ePals Inc. Strand: Innovative Technologies Know the important differences, benefits and risks between general mass market web 2.0 tools and school-based web 2.0 collaboration platforms, designed for K12 curricular use and student safety. Examples and case studies are provided in this important visionary talk directed at school and district leaders. The co-presenter is a pioneer in school web 2.0 and founder of the world's largest social learning network, ePals. The lead presenter was ed tech director in Miami-Dade, Florida, the nation's fourth largest district. Learn critical questions, issues, perspectives and insights to help you increase student learning through digital collaboration tools designed for K12 use. Deployments of social learning media across an individual school to the International Baccalaureate (140 countries) and New York City (1+ million students) are shared. Student safety and policy management arent available in Facebook or other general market tools, so heres how to use social learning tools. 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (Session 5) - Zanies Comedy SPOTLIGHT SESSION Students as Producers Katie Morrow - O'Neill Public Schools, NE Strand: Strategies, Tools and Resources for Digital Classrooms Reverse the role of students from being primarily consumers of content to becoming the producers of information. Tools demonstrated will include free and built-in software for computers as well as apps on iOS devices. Ideas for incorporating into K-12 settings will demonstrate deeper understanding of content, more active participation by students, and interaction with a global audience.