“Best of the Best” NECC 2008 WorkshopsNECC attracts some of the best educational technology presenters in the country. Each year, ISTE identifies the Best of the Best workshops offered at NECC. Inclusion in the Best of the Best program is based on quantitative and qualitative evaluation of numerous factors including workshop enrollments, participant evaluations, relevancy of topic, and overall audience appeal. Today, we bring these exceptional programs to you! We can schedule half-day and/or full-day workshops at your school, school district, state office, or regional conference. Many can be tailored to your needs.
Except where noted, the original workshop length is 3 hours. Most can be modified to fit your schedule.
We look forward to discussing these opportunities with you. Please contact ISTE Professional Development Services at profdev@iste.org for pricing and availability. English Language ArtsEnhancing Reading and Writing Instruction with Visual Learning and Inspiration SoftwareInspiration supports literacy instruction, including reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and the writing process. Leave this entertaining session with ideas/templates that supplement literacy instruction for third through eighth grade. Innovative Learning TechnologiesExplore, Engage, Empower: Using GPS and Geocaching in K-12 ClassroomsLocate data-rich geocaches to learn about GPS units and geocaching. Explore standards-based best practices that transform classrooms from teacher-centered environments to exciting, empowering, exploratory environments. GPS, GoogleEarth, and Digital Images: Making the ConnectionCome and experience GPS, GoogleEarth and digital images! See how they can connect content areas while transforming student learning with real-life experiences! Instructional & Administrative Productivity Tools/ResourcesDigital Comics, Graphic Novels, Sequential Art, and Technology-Enhanced LearningVisual communication projects help students synthesize digital information, primary resources, and graphics. Create attractive and powerful digital projects across content areas using Comic Life. Literacies for the Information/Creativity AgeLicense to Thrill: Using Top Secret Technology Strategies to LearnYour mission, should you accept it: use free, engaging multimedia technology resources to overthrow boredom and educational apathy. Make students yearn to learn! Podcasting/NewscastingPodcasting for Communication: What Educators Need to KnowHow can I easily create podcasts? What software can I use? Can I use PowerPoint or even Word? Get answers to these questions and more. Safety & Security IssuesCSI: ISTE—Computer Forensics for EducatorsAre bad things happening on good computers? Computer forensics and data recovery is a fascinating and useful topic. Coverage includes procedures, techniques, and useful tools. Technology IntegrationQuick and Easy Computer Activities for KidsIn this session, you'll learn dozens of tips, tricks, and ideas for using common computer tools in out-of-the box ways to enhance teaching and learning. Rev Up Your Reading and Writing Classroom with TechnologyWant some clever ideas for using computers in your reading and writing classrooms? This session features dozens of clever tools and activities! Web/Internet/Web 2.0Don’t Break the Bank: Free Software Options for K–12Are you paying too much for software? Join us for a hands-on exploration of free Web-based resources for the classroom. A CD will be provided. Wiki World: Collaborative Learning through TechnologyWikis engage students in collaborative reading, writing, and deep thinking across the curriculum. Learn to energize reluctant learners, promote classroom synergy, and encourage authentic learning. Web 2.0 All-You-Can-Eat BuffetCome take a whirlwind romp through more than a dozen of the hottest Web 2.0 applications, including document sharing, nings, wikis, blogs, social networks, and more! The How-To Workshop for New TechnologiesThis is a Make and Take for the 21st-century classroom. Leave with a virtual toolbox ready for you and your students. Read the "Best of the Best" from NECC 2007 |