Tuesday, February 21

9:30 - Noon

Pre-conference Morning Workshops

Wednesday, February 22

7:00 - 4:45

Concurrent Sessions

Thursday, February 23

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Concurrent sessions are 60 minutes in length.

Wednesday, February 22

Once Only Sessions Early Morning: 9:45 – 10:45

Data Warehouse on a Shoestring
Harris Brake Room, 9:45 – 10:45
Mark Sparks, Deputy Superintendent, Rogers Public Schools
Silvia Torres, Administrative Assistant, Rogers Public Schools

See how one district has taken a personal-class database program and developed a client-based and web-based data warehouse to provide data from many sources to the desktop of teachers and administrators.  This tool is used to identify current and potential student issues.
Session Tags: Data Warehouse, Informed Decisions, Leadership Decisions

Using iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches, and Webcams to Drive In-Class Daily Assessments
Hoffman Room, 9:45 – 10:45
Darren Ward, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, ALL In Learning

This session will walk you through using your own iOS device or web/doc cam to drive daily and weekly assessments at your campus. Ideal for PLCs and data teams, ALL In Learning provides a simple and powerful cloud-based solution for quick assessment and immediate class and campus analysis of results. Drive collaborative activities, homework, quizzes, chapter, unit, and common assessments with ALL In Learning – saving you valuable time and giving you access to data for immediate intervention and RtI purposes.
Session Tags: Mobile Devices, iPads, Assessments

Preschool Inclusion: Using Mobile Technologies to Strengthen Collaborative Instruction
Neosho Room, 9:45 – 10:45
Marsha Daniels, Director, South Central Service Cooperative
Susan Brooks-Young, TICAL Cadre member, SJ Brooks-Young Consulting
Jo Ann Womack, Early Childhood Technology Integration Specialist, South Central Service Cooperative
Zephonia Avant, Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist, South Central Service Cooperative

Early intervention and inclusive instructional practices pay big dividends for children! Learn how the South Central Service Cooperative supports ABC preschool teachers and special education providers as they use a variety of mobile technologies to promote inclusion and strengthen collaboration. Meet the educators who developed and are implementing this successful, replicable program. Leave with access to a variety online resources and examples.
Session Tags: preschool, special education, mobile technology

Interim Formative Assessment to Improve WETEST Performance
Ouachita Room, 9:45 – 10:45
Mary Brickey, Arkansas Career Education Coordinator, Wilbur Mills ESC

The Wilbur Mills ESC is developing interim online assessments to prepare students to take the state CTE EOC tests.  Funded through a Perkins grant, teachers from participating districts have received training in item writing and have begun developing an item bank of questions to be used to generate formative assessments designed to measure student's readiness to master the state EOC tests. Students will take the tests online and results will be available immediately giving teachers the opportunity to reteach concepts and skills that are below mastery expectations.nThe expectation is that participating districts will see improved skill attainment in the targeted areas.  PCG EdPlan is the technology solution providing the test construction, development, delivery and reporting system. In addition, teachers will be available to access demographic, programmatic and state test performance giving CTE teachers valuable insight into student math and literacy strengths and weaknesses impact acquisition of career skills.
Session Tags: EOC, Interim assessment,

Back-to-Back Sessions: 9:45 – 10:45, 11:00 – 12:00

Establishing Your Own Technology Foundation
Chicot Room, 9:45 – 10:45, 11:00 – 12:00
Patty Shipp, Secretary, South Conway County Public School Foundation

This session will outline how South Conway County School District in Morrilton was able to successfully establish thier own technology foundation. Learn how the idea started, the challenges and successes that school districts can expect as they begin to form their own funding source to meet the needs of today's digital native.
Session Tags: Foundation, funding, community

The EAST Core Pilot; Environmental And Spatial Technology enters core STEM classes
Conway Room, 9:45 – 10:45, 11:00 – 12:00
Dondi Jackson EdS, Senior Director of Curricular Integration, EAST Initiative

In order to meet the needs for innovation and growth in business and industry and to build a competitive workforce, STEM education is being viewed as a critical focal point for K-12 schools, state departments of education and professional organizations. Five schools will pilot the EAST Initiative's new EAST Core Program: Harrisburg High School, Hot Springs High School, Morrilton High School, Prairie Grove High School and Star City HighSchool. Professional development and preparatory work will begin in the Spring of 2012 and the schools will begin their pilots in Fall 2012. EAST Core is a program the builds upon the success of the EAST model and takes its best practices into STEM classes. The Initiative is collaborating with the University of Arkansas’ Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies, as well as a growing cadre of university, academic and service agencies. Attend this session to learn more about EAST Core and relevant project-based learning.
Session Tags: Common Core, STEM, Project-Based-Learning

Google Forms Work For Your school!
Grampas Room, 9:45 – 10:45, 11:00 – 12:00
Rick Fitzpatrick, Principal, Enterprise School District

Google forms are a tested, reliable way to keep track of information for your school, including staff, parent, and teacher surveys,  assessments, and data regarding students. Web-based and bug free, they allow information to be collected, graded, and responses to be e-mailed to participants. See how you can use these tools in your school tomorrow!
Session Tags: Google Forms, data, web based surveys

Beyond the iPad, More than just a Tablet
Manning Room, 9:45 – 10:45, 11:00 – 12:00
Tonia McMillan, Technology coordinator, Dawson Education Cooperative

Do you know how to turn your iPad into an Interactive Whiteboard? Would you like to walk around with your iPad and be connected wirelessly to your LCD projector? Come prepared to learn how to use the Apple TV, iPad, and interactive apps as an instructional tool for you, your teachers, and your students. A model lesson will be demonstrated using these features.
Session Tags: iPads, apple tv,

Cyberbullying and Sexting...what students need to know
White Oak Room, 9:45 – 10:45, 11:00 – 12:00
John Calaway, Superintendent, Green Forest School District

This is a sample program that can be used for presentations to students in your school. The presentation will include statistics and video clips that students can relate to in understanding the dangers of sexting and cyberbullying.  In order for our students to become responsible digital natives it is our responsibility to provide them with the information they need to make good decisions.  The speaker will also share resources and provide a quick how-to guide in using Zamzar to convert videos for future use.
Session Tags: sexting, cybersafety, prevention

Once Only Sessions Late Morning: 11:00 – 12:00

CCSS:  Get to Know the Tech Tools
Harris Brake Room, 11:00 – 12:00
Oretha Ferguson, Classroom teacher and Technology Coach, Fort Smith Public Schools

"CCSS:  Get to Know the Tech Tools" will give administrators and curriculum specialists ideas for incorporating 2.0 tools in rigorous lessons that support technology and the Common Core Standards.   Participants will be introduced to: drag and drop tools, text highlighting tools, tasks that focus on research, writing, and connecting to literature through technology, lessons that focus on extracting information from literature and non-fiction text, making comparisons, and creating on line T-charts, Creating pamphlets, collages, newspapers as assessments, Mind mapping tools for organizing information and capturing notes, Publishing tools that allow students to produce, publish, and update individual and shared writing products dynamically, Incorporating charts and graphs into reading, writing, and publishing, Citation help, Technology skills students will need to know for the Common Core.
Session Tags: Common Core State Standards;technology integration

Interactivity and Wi-Fi Solutions from Howard Technology Solutions
Hoffman Room, 11:00 – 12:00
Jim Sutton, Arkansas Education Sales, Howard Technology Solutions
Rod Johnson, Regional Sales Manager, Xirrus
James Wall, Senior Sales Rep., Dymo/Mimio A Newell Rubbermaid Company

Howard Technology Solutions brings you Mimio and Xirrus products locally! Come take a look at the latest products from Mimio and discover how easily and affordably you can add interactive technology to your classrooms. Xirrus will present on the coming Wi-Fi device explosion in your school and how to plan for security, performance, and management of these devices on your network.
Session Tags: Interactive, Wi-Fi

Craking the QR Code in the Elementary Classroom
Neosho Room, 11:00 – 12:00
Keturah Rush, Technology Integration Facilitator, Monticello School District
Karen Norton, Math/Science Facilitator, Monticello Intermediate School

Cracking the QR Code in the Elementary Classroom is a session that will immerse the participants in a variety of ways to engage learners beyond written text, the school walls and the nations borders. Presenters will share ideas on how to incorporate this unique technology across content areas to enhance their teaching, mobile applications to both create and read Quick Response Codes and ideas on how to engage students, parents and the community!
Session Tags: QR Code, ipad, iphone

A visually impaired student just arrived, what do I do and what technology do I need!
Neosho Room, 11:00 – 12:00
Bradley Roberts, Principal, Bald Knob Public Schools
Diane Quick, Certified Educational Vision Consultant, Educational Services for the Visually Impaired

In this session we discuss various assistive technologies that are available for visually impaired and blind student that we serve. We will also discuss services that are available for these students.
Session Tags: Assistive Technology

Wednesday, February 22

Once Only Sessions Early Afternoon: 2:45 – 3:45

Creating the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) Middle School Classroom with Technology
Chicot Room, 2:45 – 3:45
Wallace Brewer, Mathematics Specialist, ASU Rural STEM Education Center

Classroom ready mathematics lessons for mddle school available online will be used to model instructional strategies to increase student engagement and strengthen mathematical understanding.  The TI-NspireCX teacher software and handheld along with the TI-Nspire Navigator will be used to connect mathematical ideas, create student understanding, and promote collaboration of problem solving processes.
Session Tags: assessment, student engagement, mathematics understanding, technology integration

Technological Leadership
Harris Brake Room, 2:45 – 3:45
Tara Armstrong, Elementary Principal, Omaha School District

Technology is a vital resource and tool that students should be using daily. Getting teachers to use their technology proficiently and in innovative ways can be difficult. As a principal and instructional leader, administrators should embrace, use, and model technology in a fluent way that inspires teachers to follow.
Session Tags: Child-centered, Instructional Leadership, modeling

Creating Stop-Motion Animation Films with the iPad
Hoffman Room, 2:45 – 3:45
Eric Hatch, Technology Director, Springdale Public Schools
Allison Byford, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Springdale Public Schools

This session will explore the process of creating a stop-motion animation film using just an iPad. Attendees will learn the process first-hand by creating a short film during the 60 minute session. Come have fun and learn a simple process that would allow your students to get creative and have fun learning!
Session Tags: creativity, multimedia, animation

Using the iPad 2 in a Science Classroom
Manning Room, 2:45 – 3:45
Christa Brummett, Assistant Professor, Southern Arkansas University
Tim Daniels, Associate Professor, Southern Arkansas University
Billy Brummett, IT Officer, Farmers Bank and Trust

If your teachers are not using the iPad II's at school, come learn why they should.  iPads can revolutionize classroom management for your teachers.  This workshop will teach you the amazing classroom management applications of the iPad and toss in some cool science applications too.
Session Tags: iPad II, Science Classroom, Management

A Question of Time: Accelerating Overage, Under-credited Students with Education2020
Neosho Room, 2:45 – 3:45
Jim Sutton, Arkansas Education Sales, Howard Technology Solutions
Roe Wilkinson, Account Executive, E2020

Mastery-based learning is a powerful concept that reinforces personalized learning and anytime, anywhere innovations. In this session participants will explore Education 2020, an online/blended learning solution where time is a resource rather than a constraint for over-age, under-credited students in grades 6-12. With Education 2020, students will realize their goal to graduate ready for college and career.
Session Tags: online/blended learning, credit recovery

That Chrome sure is shiny!  Is there anything under the hood?
Ouachita Room, 2:45 – 3:45
Bill Beavers, Director of Technology, Vilonia School District

A look at Google's answer to the netbook and laptop for users of every discipline.  See how the Chromebook pulls all your documents together for a complete solution that follows you where ever you go.  This will be a chance to explore the 1 to 1 possibilities of the laptop devices without the need for lots of tech involvement and a machine that is always ready to use.
Session Tags: common core, project based, Google cloud

It's Not Texting - It's Technology
White Oak Room, 2:45 – 3:45
Melissa Vincent, Principal, Drew Central High School
Brian Canard, Social Studies Teacher, Drew Central High School

This session will emphasize the use of cell phones by students in the classroom to increase
student learning. The cell phone is an excellent example of how schools can come into the 21st
century and see a significant decrease in discipline referrals within the school.
Session Tags: Texting, Cell Phone, Discipline Referrals

Back-to-Back Sessions: 2:45 – 3:45, 4:00 – 5:00

Schoogle: Google Apps for Education
Conway Room, 2:45 – 3:45, 4:00 – 5:00
Michael Graham, Instructional Technologist, Harrisburg Middle School
Doug Worley, Administrative Supervisor/Technology Coordinator, Harrisburg Middle School

Google is much more than search and mail.  With Google Apps for Education you can gain access to a suite of FREE applications including: Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms, Calendar and much more! Join this session to learn how far you can go to improve instruction with Google Apps for Education inspiring teachers and students to become a 21st Century learner.  In addition, a district level technology coordinator will be available to answer any questions about how to register your school with Google Apps for Education.
Session Tags: Google, Google Apps for Education, Google Apps, Instructional Technology

Google PowerPoint - A Collaborative Approach to Teaching & Learning
Grampas Room, 2:45 – 3:45, 4:00 – 5:00
Susan Gilley, Director of Instructional Technology, Harrison School District

This session will show participants how they can easily create shared powerpoint presentations through google docs.  This collaborative approach to teaching and learning is invaluable to students and teachers in creating a collaborative learning environment.  Through a hands-on activity, I will walk them through exploring web 2.0 tools and have them share their favorite findings to the combined powerpoint.
Session Tags: googledocs, powerpoint, collaboration

Once Only Sessions Late Afternoon: 4:00 – 5:00

Learning The Basics Of "Prezi" Presentations
Chicot Room, 4:00 – 5:00
Nathan Barber, Assistant To Superintendent, Russellville School District

Learn how to build a Prezi presentation via demonstration of the Arkansas mandated Tier II training.  This will give the participants an opportunity to get some ideas on material for the Tier II training while providing an alternate from the slide to slide presentation format.
Session Tags: Presentation, Innovative, Tier II

Technology Integration in Common Core State Standards,  What administrators need to know.
Harris Brake Room, 4:00 – 5:00
Larry Wilson, Education Consultant, Wilson Entertainment and Consulting LLC

This worshop is designed to show administrators how teachers should integrate technology into the Common Core State Standards.  Administrators will receive guidance on what to look for when observing classrooms.  Practical information will be presented on the  current state of the 21st Century classroom.
Session Tags: integration, common core,

Using iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches, and Webcams to Drive In-Class Daily Assessments
Hoffman Room, 4:00 – 5:00
Darren Ward, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, ALL In Learning

This session will walk you through using your own iOS device or web/doc cam to drive daily and weekly assessments at your campus. Ideal for PLCs and data teams, ALL In Learning provides a simple and powerful cloud-based solution for quick assessment and immediate class and campus analysis of results. Drive collaborative activities, homework, quizzes, chapter, unit, and common assessments with ALL In Learning – saving you valuable time and giving you access to data for immediate intervention and RtI purposes.
Session Tags: Mobile Devices, iPads, Assessments

Apps in Algebra
Manning Room, 4:00 – 5:00
Lynnlee Vance, High School Mathematics Teacher, Fouke High School

Anyone in a leadership role who would like to explore the possible uses of formative assessment apps and collaborative learning through technology is encouraged to attend.  This session will explore various uses of the iPad in a 9th grade Algebra classroom.  Bring your iPad to interact as if you were the student with some of the apps we have used.  Video of actual classroom uses will be shown.  Our experiences will be shared for setting up and using an iPad syncing cart with our challenges, troubleshooting, and successes.  A list of free and low cost apps will be provided that we have tried, along with student and teacher feedback for each.  Student connection has never been more engaging.
Session Tags: iPad, algebra, formative assessment

Getting Started with Project-Based Learning and Digital-Age Leadership
Neosho Room, 4:00 – 5:00
Jim Yeager, Instructional Technology Specialist, Two Rivers School District

Looking for a simple way to get your teachers excited about technology enhanced project-based learning? How about ways you can get excited about technology leadership? This session will focus on resources and websites for teachers who are looking for effective ways of integrating technology into their PBL and school leaders looking for effective ways to lead and evaluate in the digital/Common Core-age.
Session Tags: PBL, leadership

Wiring your cube
Ouachita Room, 4:00 – 5:00
Jeremy Pitts, Teacher Leader presenter, Pyron Elementary
Scott Sexton, Music Teacher, Presenter, Pyron Elementary
Jessica Pianalto, Teacher, Presenter, Pyron Elementary
Christel Thompson, Principal, Facilitator, Pyron Elementary

Come to this session with your laptop, iPad, tablet or any other wireless device to learn more about using safe, easy blogging, student in-house productions, and learning strategies.
Session Tags: filming, blogs, wireless, students, iPads, laptops, camera, editing, publishing, collaborative, discussions, produce, publish

Using the iPod and Audiobooks to Promote Fluency and Comprehension While Building Enthusiasm for Reading
White Oak Room, 4:00 – 5:00
Skip Johnson, Principal, El Crystal School, San Bruno Park School District

We are in the fourth year of using iPods to promote reading fluency and reading comprehension with 2nd through 6th grade students. Students enrolled in eCAP (the El Crystal Audiobook Project) demonstrate more than the usual 100 points growth in Lexile over a year using Scholastic Reading Inventory as the assessment tool. Students are issued an iPod loaded with audibooks that meet and challenge the Lexile reading level. Students track the audio presentation using the printed text. Our program has expanded to three other elementary schools in our district. Students using this program demonstrate an increased enthusiasm for reading.
Session Tags: access, comprehension, application, technology in the classroom

Thursday, February 24

Once Only Sessions Early Morning: 8:15 – 9:15

Audio and Video Tools to Engage students and Inspire Learning
Chicot Room, 8:15 – 9:15
Anna Love, Teacher, Fort Smith public Schools

Atendees will get to know and see examples of how to use some of the most innovative (and free) online tools for speaking/listening practice and video production.
Session Tags: audio, video, projects

Best Practices in Assistive Technologies
Conway Room, 8:15 – 9:15
Pat Kelly, Technology Specialist, Fayetteville Public Schools

An overview of the latest technology that allows students with disabilities to access curriculum in the LRE. Speech to text, vision impaired, hearing impaired and literacy scaffolding will be featured.
Session Tags: Assitive technology, technology, curriculum access

Laptops in the Classroom
Harris Brake Room, 8:15 – 9:15
Oretha Ferguson, Teacher and Technology Coach, Fort Smith Public Schools
George Lieux, Technology Integration Specialists, Fort Smith Public Schools

Transform the traditional classroom in to a 1:1 computing classroom that will engage and challenge students through Project Based Learning. Attendees will gain insight into the organization and management of netbooks in the classroom and will leave with ideas to share with teachers, administrators, and instructional specialists. This session will include the following: Taking a web page to the next level, How students use Wikis to enhance learning and increase their understanding of the subject Maximizing Publisher,  Why give a test when students can create? What's up with collages? Please let me blog: I don't write, I blog!Yes!, Let me show you what I've learned through podcasting. Creating with visual literacy through Animoto, Glogster, PhotoStory,2.0 Tools, Coming right up!
Session Tags: 1:1 netbooks;technology integration

Linking PK to K12: The Importance of Early Learning
Hoffman Room, 8:15 – 9:15
Neal Gibson, Director, Arkansas Research Center
Tonya Russell, Director, DHS Division of Child Care and Early Learning Education
Sarah Argue, Project Director, Arkansas Research Center

The Arkansas Research Center has linked K12 data with both Arkansas Better Chance and Head Start programs in the state, as well as data on infants from UAMS. This session will be an introduction to what has been learned to date with these data. We would also like to use this presentation to gather information from district and elementary administrators on what a PK transcript might need to include and what elementary schools would like to provide as feedback to the early learning programs.  Since 85% of a child's social and cognitive skills are developed by age 5, it would serve us well to have a better picture of the students that come to us in Kindergarten.
Session Tags: Early Learning, Data Driven Decision Making, Closing Achievement Gaps

STOP the Presses!  Unplug Your Copier and Use iBooks Instead
Manning Room, 8:15 – 9:15
Claude McGehee, Technology Integration Specialist, Fayetteville Schools, Fayetteville, AR
Mary Briggs, 4th Grade Teacher, Holcomb Elementary, Fayetteville, AR

Save time, effort, and copy paper costs. Look good while you do it.  We'll showcase ways to use a computer with Windows Operating System to dress up your communication by creating your own iBooks.  It's simple enough for a second-grader yet polished enough to look like it costs you a bundle (but relax, it's all 100% free).  See how easily anyone, from the staff in the central office, to your teachers, to your students in the lower grades, can convert any document to an iBook file viewable on any iPhone, iPad, or iTouch with a simple tap.  Convert your most impressive PowerPoint, Word documents, weekly announcements, parent newsletters, unit lessons, study guides, class trip photos or Anything! We'll pack this hour with information, instruction, and examples.  But don't worry, you can take everything you need to know with you when you leave - in an iBook of course.
Session Tags: Create Your Own iBooks, iBooks

Back-to-Back Sessions: 8:15 – 9:15, 9:30 – 10:30

A Bridge to the Generation Accountability and Assessment Systems: NWEA Measures of Academic Progress
Grampas Room, 8:15 – 9:15, 9:30 – 10:30
Brook Singletary, Instructional Technology Specialist, Arkansas Public School Resource Center
Barbara Hunter Cox, Teaching and Learning Director, Arkansas Public School Resource Center
Ellen Treadway, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Arkansas Public School Resource Center

Join Arkansas Public School Resource Center specialists to explore next generation accountability and assessment systems being used in Arkansas districts as bridge to the Common Core and PARCC.  Learn how current initiatives, such as the use of computer-based MAP assessments in districts across Arkansas, are preparing educators for new measures of accountability based on student growth, including differentiated teacher evaluation mandated by the Teacher Excellent and Support System Act 1209, and school improvement planning and progress reporting.  Participants will experience first-hand an NWEA MAP assessment and learn how an adaptive, computer-based formative interim assessment provides educators with on-demand readiness data for planning and instruction.
Session Tags: Next generation Assessments, Growth Models for Accountability, Teacher Evaluation, Adaptive Interim Computer-based Testing

Social Networking: Educator Beware
Neosho Room, 8:15 – 9:15, 9:30 – 10:30
Brian Summerhill, Assistant Superintendent, Van Buren School District

Social Networking is one of the most popular activities on the internet. The number of educators engaging in social networking is growing daily.  Unfortunately, many educators make mistakes with social networking sites and find themselves in compromising situations. It is imperative that administrators inform teachers that social networking can be a wonderful tool, but if used carelessly, could impact their careers. In this session, participants will discuss both positive and negative issues of social networking for educators and how it is related to the Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators. Participants will also be provided numerous strategies/suggestions to protect themselves and their teachers as they utilize social networking sites such as Facebook.
Session Tags: social networking, code of ethics

Arkansas IDEAS: Online Professional Development Anytime, Anywhere!
Ouachita Room, 8:15 – 9:15, 9:30 – 10:30
Colleen Flory, Project Manager, AETN/ArkansasIDEAS
Colleen Flory, Project Manager, AETN/ArkansasIDEAS
Bryan Fields, Education Manager, AETN/ArkansasIDEAS

ArkansasIDEAS provides online professional development to the entire state of Arkansas, allowing every educator equitable access to engage in effective professional development anytime, anywhere. With more than 6,000 hours of professional development coursework and nationally renowned educational partners such as AETN, Annenberg Media, ASCD, PBS TeacherLine, PD360, Teachscape and more, ArkansasIDEAS stands as an example of how technology is used to improve teacher quality as a means to increase student achievement.  Come see how Arkansas is setting the standard nationwide with this one of a kind resource and get your school or district signed up today!  A course catalog will be provided to all who attend this session.
Session Tags: online, professional development, courses

Leverage Technology to Make Class Time Count
White Oak Room, 8:15 – 9:15, 9:30 – 10:30
Shelley Dirst, Program Administrator, Arkansas on iTunes U
Sam Davis, Digital Media Specialist, Arkansas on iTunes U
David Nance, Instructor, ADE Distance Learning Center

It is more important than ever that schools become places where limited class time is used effectively. The Common Core State Standards will require more of students; pushing them to analyze texts, apply new concepts, and use technology to learn, create, collaborate, and communicate. Our challenge is to teach for depth of understanding, using new tools and fresh approaches to instruction. Let us show you how teacher and student-created podcasts are part of an instructional approach that shifts class work and responsibility from teacher to student and provides more opportunities to meet individual student needs.
Session Tags: podcasting, iTunes, differentiation

Once Only Sessions Late Morning: 9:30 – 10:30

Google Your Classroom
Chicot Room, 9:30 – 10:30
Marjo Burk, Root Elementary Teacher, Fayetteville Public Schools
Jenny Gammill, Director of K12 Science and Instructional Technology, Fayetteville Public Schools

What have you Googled lately? Google's presence in education extends far beyond its search engine through Google Apps for Primary and Secondary Education. This session will provide participants with an understanding of how to use Google's free and secure applications to foster collaboration and improve learning in classrooms, buildings, and across a district. Participants will learn the various possibilities for using such apps as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sites, and Google Calendar with student, staff, and parents. Examples of student work, collaborative teacher documents, and parental communication will be shared. Participants will leave with the information they need to get started "Googling" immediately!
Session Tags: Google Apps, Collaboration

Everything I need to know about Moodle I learned in Kindergarten.
Conway Room, 9:30 – 10:30
Tara Kelton, Teacher Leader, Fort Smith Public Schools
George Lieux, Teachnology Academy Specialist, Fort Smith Public Schools

Participants will be introudced to the many uses of Moodle  (abbreviation for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) which is a free and open-source e-learning software platform, also known as a Course Management System, Learning Management System, or Virtual Learning Environment. Participants will learn how kindergarten's learning experiences are enhanced through the use of Moodle. If kindergarteners can do it, K-12 can to! Come and see what a dynamic learning management system Moodle is and how it can be used in any educational environment.
Session Tags: Moodle, Learning Management Software, open source

Wikis in the Hands of  Students
Harris Brake Room, 9:30 – 10:30
Oretha Ferguson, Classroom Teacher and Technology Coach, Southside High School

Learn how to transform those "dead" paper/pencil assignments into dynamic published works to build digital student portfolios that support the Common Core Standards.
Session Tags: Technology, Common Core

Fresh Take: Meeting the Needs for the Future of Ed Tech
Hoffman Room, 9:30 – 10:30
Michael Summers, Director of Technology, Jonesboro Public Schools
Jim Robb, Director of Technology, West Memphis School District

Come learn about a fresh perspective on meeting the needs for digital assessment, eTextbooks and curriculum and what this means for the technology departments.
Session Tags: etextbooks, digital assessment, IT

I Have an iPad, Now What?  Apps, Tips, and Techniques for School Administrators
Manning Room, 9:30 – 10:30
Susan Brooks-Young, CA TICAL Cadre, SJ Brooks-Young Consulting

The iPad is the consumer electronic with the fastest adoption rate ever. How might the device impact education? Some districts are trying to answer that question beginning with school administrators. Brying your own iPad or mobilve device to learn about the iPad as a productivity tool for adults and a learning tool for students.
Session Tags: iPad, personal productivity, mobile technology

Meet with several of your colleagues who are interested in implementing or discussing some of the newest tools and trends used within our schools and districts. You will have opportunities to discuss ideas for implementation and address any concerns. Use the knowledge you gained from the entire conference to engage, exchange, and empower one another!