Breakout Sessions
Friday, 12:45-1:45

An Introduction to Virtualization Bryan Williams, Ravenna Public Schools Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 This session provides an introduction to server and workstation virtualization using VMware products and how to streamline your school’s technology environment to equal or superseded many enterprise level environments using these products. Topics that will be addressed include server consolidation, SAN, backup and disaster recovery, virtual desktop infrastructure, virtual applications and more. Omaha Lobby Educator
Copyright 101 Gregg Robke, Educational Service Unit 4 Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 Do you enforce copyright rules when using multimedia in your classroom? Do you share and discuss copyright issues with your students. As educators, we need to be aware of appropriate uses of copyrighted material, both in and outside the classroom. We need to also model copyright in the classroom to our students. Come to this session as we explore copyright and it's implications in the classroom. Palace D Educator
FEED ME! Enhance your diet of web content with RSS feeds. Chris Pultz, Lincoln Public Schools Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 Have you ever noticed those orange icons on web sites that say "RSS", "Subscribe" or "Syndicate"? They are your ticket to a faster, easier, more customized web experience where information comes to YOU! Learn how easy it is to recognize and utilize RSS feeds, and some of the latest ways people are using them. All for free! Palace C Educator
Robotics: Varsity Sport for the Mind! Scott Kneifl & Jennifer Kessler Stutte Student Presenters, Papillion-La Vista High Schools AIM Institute Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics Competition has made it to Nebraska. Science & technology come together to engage students in a unique varsity sport for the mind. To discover new ways to engage your students in programming, web page development, machining, engineering, problem solving, logistics, and CAD development attend this breakout session. Students will be on hand to demonstrate their work. Palace A Educator
Bring Learning to Life with iLife (Repeat) Janet Hill, Apple Computer Inc. Apple Computer Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 Bring the sights and sounds that excite and inspire students to your classroom with iLife. Teachers are using Apple's award-winning iLife to enliven lessons, meet instructional standards & guide students toward more productive futures. Whether students are making visual records of science experiments or recording foreign language podcasts, every subject comes to life. You won't want to miss this session. Palace E Exhibitor
Ten Free On-Line Resources Every Teacher Should Know About Neal Topp & Paul Clark Bob Goeman, UNO UNO Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 Teachers are always concerned with finding high quality websites that they can use to help students learn. This presentation will discuss ten on-line resources that are very valuable for teachers. Each website will be demonstrated and examples of teacher uses will be included. The presentation handout and website will contain more detailed information for each site. Palace G Educator
Web 2.0: Collaborative Tools for the Classroom Deanna Stall & Deanna Stall Jason Everett, Educational Service Unit 10 ESU 10 Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 The web is taking on a new dynamic. Information consumers are becoming information producers. Students integrate many technology tools like these in their social world. Educators can use these same tools for student learning. Explore with us as we investigate new tools such as wikis, blogging, social calendars, social bookmarks, and collaborative documents. See how these tools strengthen Marzono's Strategies and the Nebraska State Standards. Palace B Educator
eLearning with ANGEL: “The” online learning tool Douglas Zauha & Jeff Strickler , myeLearning.org of Nebraska myeLearning.org of Nebraska Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 Centralize your classroom instruction in an online, 24/7 accessible learning environment known as ANGEL. This learning management tool allows students to access learning content that will enhance daily curriculum and develop independent, life-long learners. Come see what some 70 plus districts in Nebraska have found to be beneficial by using ANGEL. Salon C Exhibitor
6 Trait Power Write®: Online Writing Management and Instruction Leah Ames, Perfection Learning Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 Integrate technology across the curriculum using 6 Trait Power Write®, a research based, online writing instruction and management program for grades 4-12. Teachers view, monitor and assess students’ writing online as the students work through genre specific strategies to help develop, revise and edit their writing using the 6 Traits. Rolling 3 year Master Portfolios and powerful reporting of assessment results ensure data driven instruction. Holiday A Exhibitor
RTI with Formative Instruction for K-Adult Tony Morrow, Education Technology Partners Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 Learn how students are achieving average gains in Reading of 1+ grade per 10 hours--some growing 3 and 4 years in one semester and in Math of 2 grades in 10 hours -- without detracting from other studies! Explore effective technology interventions and FREE scientifically based, web delivered professional development resources from the US DOE. Observe the impact on teaching and learning plus the acceleration of skills acquisition. Tower A Exhibitor
Adobe InDesign-Tips and Techniques from the Pros Linda Dickeson, Lincoln Public Schools Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 This session is for those who know some of the basics of Adobe InDesign and want to learn more techniques.Take your students to the next level with lots of tips and tricks that will add creativity or save time on every project. Topics are appropriate for all versions of InDesign CS. Palace F Educator
ARD Task Server Anthony Nabower, Plattsmouth Public Schools Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 A Task Server acts as an always-on, automated administrator. The Task Server installs packages on workstations, collects data from Remote Desktop clients, and acts as a central storage for cached report data. The presenter will share how Task Server has been implemented at Plattsmouth Public Schools. Omaha Educator
Realizing All Children Are Special... April Kesner & Bob Bundy Bob Darby, Computer Automation Systems Friday
12:45 - 1:45		 Computer Automation Systems designed SEASTM as a comprehensive special education solution designed and engineered to resolve barriers and help create resource opportunities for educators, administrators, special service providers and children. In 2007, CAS joins AESA to launch a new Service Agency Partnership created to build value, leadership & benefits for Service Agencies and the districts they serve. Salon D Exhibitor