Pre-conference workshop descriptions

Two Day Workshops - June 15-16, 2009

2000

ZenWorks 10 Installation and Configuration includes Novell 3098 Study Kit

Cross - DIS
Dana.Thompson@arkansas.gov

2001

Microsoft SharePoint includes USB Ext. Harddrive and TEXT

Holmes - DIS
Dana.Thompson@arkansas.gov

2002

GroupWise (with Upgrading to GW8 – Advanced Administration includes Novell 3093 Study Kit

Washington  DIS
Dana.Thompson@arkansas.gov

2003

Disaster Planning – Build a Living Disaster Recovery Planning System (LDRPS) includes USB Ext. Harddrive

Amber Styles-Emberson - DIS
Dana.Thompson@arkansas.gov

2004

Windows 2008 Server – includes USB Ext. Harddrive and Text

Gatrel - DIS
Dana.Thompson@arkansas.gov

2005

Netware 6.5 Advanced Administration and Troubleshooting – includes USB Ext. Harddrive and Text

McGinty – DIS
Dana.Thompson@arkansas.gov

2006

Student/Teacher Inter/Intra-School Collaboration Tools, Tips and Techniques includes USB Flash Drive

UACCH
dave.phillips@uacch.edu

A workshop to orient teachers to the collaboration tools available for classroom computers and/or web based to provide teachers and students working projects or Problem Based Learning activities.  Such capabilities as desktop video conferencing/video calling (Net Meeting, SKYPE, etc), a host of web applications for group working and project sharing such as the numerous Google tools (Calendar, Docs), computer desktop white boards, applications sharing, web conferencing and the like.  This is an interactive session for the participants.

2007

Linux Fundamentals – Novell Course 3071 Kit included

Skip Thompson
sthompson@switchdesk.com

2008

Video Editing Basics with Movie Maker with Digital Video Camera included

Balducci - balduch@bigelow.k12.ar.us

2009

Moodle for Teachers – Classroom and Administrative tools includes USB Flash Drive

Marty Watson - martyw@dawson.dsc.k12.ar.us

This workshop will focus on Moodle and provide opportunities for those interested in or just starting to use Moodle, as well as those wishing to enhance their current Moodle expertise. Sessions will focus on topics such as the Moodle gradebook, steps in Moodle page design, and an introduction to Moodle. Also, there will be hands-on sessions where participants can work on an individual course with the aid of instructional technologists. By the end of the workshop, participants should feel comfortable enough with Moodle to build course sites.

2010

Gabe Fisher
fisherg@hssd.net

Day 1 will introduce the beginner or novice Photoshop user to the tools, workspace, and capabilities of Adobe Photoshop. Topics will include: An overview of the Photoshop workspace, an Introduction to the tools, filters, and effects, and additional topics, like: Image retouching, image manipulation, and creating composite images drawn from multiple image sources. 

Day 2 is designed for users who have some experience with Adobe Photoshop, including participants from the introductory workshop who wish to broaden their knowledge and experience of the program.  If you use Photoshop with your own photos, or you maintain or contribute images to a website or blog, this workshop is for you. Planned topics include: Photoshop & Photography: Image adjustments using the adjustments menu and adjustment layers, and batch processing techniques. Photoshop and the Web: Preparing images for the web, creating GIF animations, and optimizing images for web.   Participants are asked to bring 10 or more photographs to work with, preferably a mix of people, places, and things. If you have images you want to fix or improve, or put on a website, bring them! They may be prints or in digital format.

2011

ODE-ASMSA – Workshop for Facilitators and Technicians for Tandberg and Polycom – Free Lodging and Fun Night included

ASMSA Staff - maloner@asmsa.org

2012

Discover the top Web 2.0 sites and how they can be used to transform learning! Come learn which sites teachers absolutely can not live without. Contact: belinda.kittrell@arkansas.gov for more information.

Day 1 - One Day Workshops - Monday, June 15, 2009

1010

Using Technology to Improve Physical Fitness and Reduce Stress for Educators – with Garmin Forerunner 405 bundle and Hike Hot Springs Nat. Park -

Brandie Benton - bentonb@hsu.edu

The Natural State is the perfect setting for outdoor enthusiasts who are looking to improve their physical fitness.  Register for this workshop if you would like to learn how easy it is to monitor your workouts and progress using the ultimate in training technology, the Garmin Forerunner 405.  This GPS-enabled gadget monitors your time, distance, route, pace, calories, and heart rate when walking, running, and hiking.  It then uses wireless technology to automatically transfer data to your computer for your analysis.  Regular exercise has been proven to reduce the effects of stress, stimulate brain activity, and regulate health concerns.  If you are ready to spend a day exploring Hot Springs National Park while learning how to use this technology to improve your life, sign up for this workshop.  All participants will receive the Garmin Forerunner 405 with heart rate monitor.

1011

Advanced GeoCaching - An Educational Adventure with Garmin GPS device included

Jim and Susan Yeager
jim.yeager@pottsville.k12.ar.us

This workshop is designed for educators who have participated in previous Geocaching in Education workshops at HSTI or educators who are at least somewhat experienced as Geocachers. Each participant will be required to bring a personal handheld GPS for use in the workshop. Participants will receive a mobile GPS for automobile use that has features for Geocaching. (Garmin NUVI or comparable) The workshop will feature advanced lesson building, summer camp planning, and an introduction to Earth Caching.

1012

Using Edline for SuperUser includes training materials

Emmy Zarlenga
ezarlenga@edline.com

1014

Become a Mini-Movie Producer – Camera Included

Karen Fasimpaur
karen@k12handhelds.com

Multimedia mini-movies can be used for professional development, podcasting, instruction, remediation, enrichment, student projects, and more. These movies are short in format (< 10 minutes) and can be viewed on desktop computers, the web, or mobile devices like iPods or Palms.

At this workshop, you’ll get a Flip digital video camera and learn how to edit and produce final videos. You can use this to make a videos podcast, videos for student instruction, home/school communication pieces, professional development videos, and more. You’ll also learn how to use Windows Movie Maker to edit, add music and narration, output your movie, and post it to the Internet.

Come with an idea for a short movie to make and you’ll leave with a camera and a finished movie.

1015

Collaborative and Interactive Learning with Workspace – Mobi tablet included

Kevin Little Online Tech
kevinl@onltech.com

This is a beginner level workshop where we explore the features of Workspace and the power of putting the pen or the pad in the hands of the students. The cost for each participant will be $499, and you will take home a new Mobi to apply the techniques we discuss.

All attendees must register directly with Kevin Little for this workshop with PO at kevenl@onltech.com

1017

Create High Quality Digital Audio with Zoom H2 Recorder

Allan Mesko
amesko@npcc.edu

Use the Zoom H2 and the freeware Audacity software to do these things and more:

* Convert vinyl LP's and cassettes to .mp3 files
* Record lectures, concerts, rehearsals, nature sounds, interviews (H2 runs on AA batteries or AC power)
* Create original music (ringtones for student phones, study guides for students, etc.)
* Multi-track recording (add multiple voices or instruments; lay dialogue over music, etc.)
* Audio editing

Each participant will receive a Zoom H2 Digital audio recorder and SD memory card!

1018

Office 2007 Overview w/ USB Flash included

Sherri Fite
sfite@bentonschools.org

Confused by all of the changes from Office 2003?  This hands on workshop will provide participants the opportunity to explore the Office 2007 Suite.

1019

Part 1: Wikis, Podcasts, & Blogs! Oh My!
Part 2: Twitter & Facebook & Nings! includes USB Flash Drive

Teresa Roebuck
roebuckt@conwaycorp.net

Wikis, Podcasts and Blogs! Oh My!
This workshop will explore and explain the uses of wikis, blogs and pod or web casting and other forms of social media in classrooms to increase student learning and motivation. It will provide teachers with a workable understanding of these relevant technologies and how teachers and students could use them to enhance both reading and writing across the curriculum. Teachers will leave with an understanding of how to design, set up and perpetuate a blog using WordPress (a free tool), how to create a wiki for your classroom projects using Wikispaces and/or PBWiki and how to use free tools to record and post podcasts and web casts to these sites. Workshop content will also include exploring strategies to enhance instruction using these social media programs.

Twitter and Facebook and Nings!  There’s More!
This workshop will explore and explain the uses of Twitter, Facebook, Nings and other forms of social media in classrooms to increase student learning and motivation. It will provide teachers with a workable understanding of these relevant technologies and how teachers and students could use them to enhance both reading and writing across the curriculum. Teachers will leave with an understanding of how to design, set up and perpetuate accounts on Twitter, Facebook and create a class Ning. Workshop content will include: exploring strategies to enhance instruction using available social media, like Twitter, Tecnorati, Facebook and Nings.

1020

Beyond PowerPoint 2007 includes USB Flash Drive

Natalie Tanner
ntanner@bentonschools.org

Learn how to go beyond the basic PowerPoint and create books for your class, games and music video's.  Must have a basic understanding of PowerPoint.  We will be working with getting sounds to play through the entire presentation, how to do voice narrations, and how to hyperlink pages to create fun and interactive PowerPoints.

$150

1021

Creating Games for Learning includes USB Flash Drive

Mary LaVergne
mlavergne@mhs77.dsc.k12.ar.us

Learn to create EASY and fun web-based games for your students using a variety of formats.

Day 2 - One Day Workshops - Tuesday, June 16, 2009

1210

Flip Video in the Classroom – FLIP camera included

Chris Mahoney
c.mahoney@lh.k12.ar.us

An overview and hands on training for the popular Flip Video. We’ll cover the various uses in the classroom, learn to import video to your computer, edit videos and upload videos to the web. Attendees will receive a flip video for use in their own classrooms as part of the workshop.

$250

1211

Beginning GeoCaching An Educational Adventure with Garmin GPS device included

Jim and Susan Yeager
jim.yeager@pottsville.k12.ar.us

Geocaching is a fast growing hobby that utilizes GPS technology for a “treasure hunt” right in your own neighborhood. Geocaching and GPS technology has exciting possibilities in education and activities built around the hobby create opportunities for learning inside and outside the classroom. Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of handheld GPS, the tools of Geocaching, and will actually participate in a simulated educational Geocaching adventure. Participants will receive an entry level handheld GPS as part of their registration fee.

1212

Using Edline for Teachers includes training materials

Emmy Zarlenga
ezarlenga@edline.com

Learn the inside and out of Edline so that you can communicate effectively with parents and students.

1213

PowerPoint 2007-Tips, Tricks, and Making  Better Presentations includes USB Flash Drive

Karen Fraser
fraser@hendrix.edu

Come and explore the latest version of PowerPoint.  Our class will focus on the new features including SmartArt graphics, Contextual Tools, the new Design Tab, and the new Presenter View!   The feel of PowerPoint 2007 is different, but you should come away with knowledge of the new features, and the ability to use them. Emphasis will also be given on making better presentations with PowerPoint including skills to engage your audience with your presentation.

$150

1214

Become a Mini-Movie Producer – Camera Included

Karen Fasimpaur
karen@k12handhelds.com

Multimedia mini-movies can be used for professional development, podcasting, instruction, remediation, enrichment, student projects, and more. These movies are short in format (< 10 minutes) and can be viewed on desktop computers, the web, or mobile devices like iPods or Palms.

At this workshop, you’ll get a Flip digital video camera and learn how to edit and produce final videos. You can use this to make a videos podcast, videos for student instruction, home/school communication pieces, professional development videos, and more. You’ll also learn how to use Windows Movie Maker to edit, add music and narration, output your movie, and post it to the Internet.

Come with an idea for a short movie to make and you’ll leave with a camera and a finished movie.

1215

Wii for the Classroom – Wii Console and Bundle Included

Tonia McMillan
toniam@dawson.dsc.k12.ar.us

Come learn how to use gaming effectively in the classroom.  Participants will use a Wii gaming system to learn technology strategies that can be implemented into their daily instruction. Each participant will receive a Wii Console with educational software.

1216

Enhance Student Learning in a collaborative classroom using CPS and ExamView  with eInstruction 32 pad system and wireless tablet

Doug Ward eInstruction
einstruction@comcast.net

Enhance classroom participation and engage all students (without embarrassing the shy ones) using a responses pad system.  This workshop will show  you several ways to use the Classroom Participation System (CPS) from eInstruction, including using it seamlessly with ExamView.

Each participant will receive  a CPS-32 pad IR Infrared System, ExamView Assessment Suite and the ExamView Learning Series (over 9600 questions), and a training manual.

All attendees must register directly with Doug Ward at einstruction@comcast.net with a PO for this workshop.

$1995

1218

Office 2007 Overview w/ USB Flash included

Sherri Fite
sfite@bentonschools.org

1219

Using Mini PC’s in the School with Mini PC Laptop included

1220

Photo Story with Digital Camera included

Karen Richardson
karen.richark@gmail.com

Each participant will receive a digital camera to take back to put into action.

1221

Interactive Boards for the Teachers – featuring Promethean with cool door prizes

Kendell Koberg GSI Solutions
kendell@gsisolutions.net

Learn how to use an interactive white board in the classroom so that you can get the most out of your equipment.  Students will become more attentive learners and you will become a better teacher.  This workshop features Promethean interactive board solutions, however, anyone with an interactive board can gain valuable knowledge from Kendells expertise.