"Best of the Best" NECC Workshops
NECC 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.
Now, we want to 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.
We look forward to discussing these opportunities with you. Please
contact
ISTE Professional Development Services at profdev@iste.org.
Power Tools for Teachers
Who doesn't love power tools? Explore a variety of free and
inexpensive tools
for teachers!
Half Day (3 hours)
Increasing Your Productivity with Acrobat 6
Adobe PDF is an integral part of the digital workflow. Maximize your
productivity
use with field-tested e-paper techniques for teachers and
administrators.
Full Day (6 hours)
Students' Personal Narratives Become Digital Stories through
Multimedia
Engage yourself in the digital storytelling process where the
student's voice,
photos, drawings, titles, and copyright-free music kick
word-processing up several
video production notches.
Half Day (3 hours)
Best Practices for Students Using the Internet
As you formulate your vision in Internet use in your classroom, you'll
need
a tour guide to lead you through that maze. Find that guide here.
Half Day (3 hours)
A Handheld for Every Palm: Handhelds in Standards-Based
Curriculum
Experience how Palm OS computers can positively impact student
learning. Actively
integrate educational software into core curricula and discuss
classroom management
implications.
Full Day (6 hours)
Jazz Up Your Staff Development
Has your staff development hit a flat note? Learn new methods and
strategies
to improve staff development for your campus or district.
Half Day (3 hours)
Create Powerful and Dynamic Databases with FileMaker Pro
Use the powerful features of FileMaker Pro, such as file sharing,
sub-summary
reports, scripting, relational databases, buttons, and layouts.
Half Day (3 hours)
BLOG @ School: Understanding the Opportunities, Implications, and
Technologies
Join the conversation with experienced school bloggers and discuss,
debate,
and learn about the impact of Weblogs in education. Leave informed and
inspired.
Half Day (3 hours)
Inspire Student Learning with Inspiration Projects
Learn how to connect Inspiration to student learning and curriculum!
Leave with
solid skills and a CD of tutorials/templates you can use right
away.
Half Day (3 hours)
How To: Web Authoring with QuickTime
You've shot your video. Now how do you get it on your web page? Learn
the many
ways QuickTime can be delivered over the Internet.
Half Day (3 hours)
Practical Magic: Using Adobe Photoshop Elements in the
Classroom
Image editing is easy with PhotoShop Elements. Through hands-on
activities,
learn exciting, practical strategies for any classroom. Cool tricks,
great ideas,
lots of fun.
Half or Full Day (3 or 6 hours)
Constructing and Programming Lego Mindstorms Robots for the
Classroom
Lego Mindstorms Robotics, a highly motivational instructional tool,
aids learning
of mathematics and science concepts. Learn how robotics encourages
students
to develop problem-solving and team-building skills.
Half Day (3 hours)
Fostering Critical Thinking: Integrating Technology, Information
Literacy,
and Project-Based Learning
Experience project-based learning that integrates technology and
information
literacy! Examine the role of critical thinking in student projects
while engaging
in this inquiry process.
Full Day (6 hours)
Swimming in the World of Digital Microscopy
Learn how inexpensive digital microscopes can work in your classroom.
Create
a rubric for assessing these activities.
Half Day (3 hours)
Apple iLife: Integrating iMovie, iPhoto, and iTunes into the
Classroom
Learn to use and integrate the iLife software into your classroom
activities
in this hands-on experience exploring video, images, and music.
Full Day (6 hours)
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