Breakout Sessions
Friday, 10:15 - 11:15

Get "Hooked on Music" JoEllyn Anderson, Hillside Elementary School-Westside Comm. Schools Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 What would life be like without music? It's easy to get hooked on learning music through technology! We will take a closer look at various music software including NotePad, PrintMusic, Finale, GarageBand. Rubrics designed for elementary students at various grade levels and the trials/tribulations of being a K-6 music specialist will be shared as well. Palace A Educator
Motivate Students & Raise Test Scores with Interactive Technology Lee Baird, Qwizdom, Inc. Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 Qwizdom’s goal is to encourage learning! Studies point to measurable improvements active learners demonstrate over passive learners. Qwizdom software and wireless response systems keep students engaged through visual presentations, cooperative learning groups, and exciting game options. We will demonstrate how teachers can easily track standards and show they are meeting the new state mandates. Holiday A Exhibitor
Active Directory Scripting Made Easy Bill Pulte & Julie McSharry , Elkhorn Public Schools Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 This sessions will demonstrate how easy Active Directory scripts can be created using a program called Scriptlogic. Scriptlogic makes it easy for even beginning users to create some of the most advanced logon scripts. In addition it can also be used for updates and logging information. Scriptlogic helps keep IT costs down by allowing Technology administrators to do more with less. Omaha Lobby Educator
In the Zone Josh Allen & Tami Arkfeld Chris Synowiecki, Papillion-La Vista Schools Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 La Vista West 3-4-5 students participated in Dan Buettner's Blue Zone expedition in an effort to improve writing and reading goals. Using our student email, blogs, and other online communications, we were able to share our ideas, findings, and Health Challenge results with others inside and out of our school. Palace B Educator
Digital Photography: Handmade books and hand-colored prints Robin Davis, Westside Community Schools Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 Want to include digital photography into your classroom but tight budgets limit your access to color toner, glossy paper and online book ordering? Discover simple handmade books that use color or black and white digital photos with student writing. Learn inexpensive ways to hand-color black and white digital photographs. Although iPhoto will be demonstrated, other software could be used. Tips for improving photographs will also be provided. Palace C Educator
Curing Your Student Email Headaches Mark Elder, Gaggle.Net Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 Come explore facets of utilizing student email in your school. Learn about implementing, integrating, and managing this powerful communication tool. Hear about liability issues schools face and how to cure your student email headaches. Leave with new insights to compliancy issues as well as evolving developments in education communication. Tower A Exhibitor
What's New with Apple? (repeat) Jeff Ochsner, Apple Computer Inc. Apple Computer Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 What are the new and emerging technologies for education? Come and see the technology highlights and explore the hottest topics in the Mac market. Don't miss this special presentation of the latest technologies from Apple Computer. This session will focus on the latest software from Apple, the latest hardware, including the complete line of Intel processor Macs, and the latest on 10.5 (Leopard) - Apple's latest Operating System. Palace E Exhibitor
Podcasting with Purpose-25 Models to Energize Research & Learning Dan Schmit, UNL - College of Education and Human Sciences Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 This session will offer 25 podcasting activities designed to engage your students in deep thinking, better writing, and authentic learning. We will move the discussion about podcasting forward into the curricular realm where we can consider the strengths and opportunities that it can bring to teaching and learning. The session will provide important background material, but more importantly, concrete examples of quality podcasting activities. Palace D Educator
Sign-A-Line Darsha Pelland & Darsha Pelland Phyllis Graney, Educational Service Unit 16 ESU 16 Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 This will be one of the first websites for students, teachers and interpreters to share their creative writing, as well as, increase their writing, reading, expressive and receptive skills. It will allow students in western Nebraska to connect with deaf students all over the United States. Salon D Educator
The Millenial Student: A Case for Online Learning Chuck Friesen, Class.com Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 This session will focus on the unique characteristics of today's students and correspondingly appropriate teaching strategies. Who are they? Internet or Digital or Nintendo Generation? Boomlets? Nexters? Or as they prefer, the Millenial student? Based upon their characteristics and demographics, which will be shared, a case for the instructional use of technology and online learning will be suggested. Salon C Exhibitor
The Good, Bad, and Ugly. Taking Digital Pictures Effectively Leslie Fisher, Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 Leslie Fisher has been fortunate enough to learn her digital photography skills from some of the biggest and brightest in the industry. This presentation will go over examples and methods to take better digital pictures. Everything from composition, lighting, flash techniques and point and shoot camera settings will be discussed. Time permitting, Leslie will show you some of her favorite Photoshop tips to help you enhance your digital images. Palace G Educator
Wireless Solutions for Schools Keith Bowman, TEKSolutions Friday
10:15 - 11:15		 The need for students and staff members in school districts to have wireless access to district resources is on the rise. Determining the best solution for wireless access points is a challenge for many school districts. The presenter will share strategies for implementing wireless networks. Omaha Educator