9:30 - 10:30 Session 1 - Session Descriptions


Session Title : Keeping kids safe on the Internet

Room: 102
Presenter: Jeffrey Conrad, Esq., Clymer and Musser, P.C., Attorney
Description: Internet Security-The presentation will include a discussion of various dangers that kids and teens face when accessing the internet. Additionally, the presentation will include a discussion of how kids can find themselves on the wrong side of the law based on their inappropriate use of the computer.

Session Title : Using Technology to Bring History to Life in the Elementary Classroom

Room: 103
Presenter: Georgette Hackman, Cocalico School District
Description: Are you looking for a way to make American history more exciting for your students? Are you interested in integrating technology into your content area curriculum? This presentation will provide you with multiple websites and lesson ideas that will invigorate your social studies curriculum. In addition to sharing technology-rich lesson-planning ideas, the presenter will also share a variety of websites designed for both students and teachers that will put a whole new spin on social studies. From interactive teleconferencing to hands-on virtual field trips, this is a session that you don’t want to miss!

Session Title : Technology Engages and Motivates (TEAM)

Room: 104
Presenter: Sue Tran, Northern Leb School District
Description: The classroom TEAM concept is taken one step further as technology is incorporated into cooperative learning throughout the curriculum. Digital learning through daily activities, games,and projects using Web 2.0 tools actively engages all students through 1:1 computing. Opportunities to apply knowledge in authentic learning and assessments include MS Publisher to make newspapers and an e-mission that tests problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork and communication.

Session Title : Terrific Technology in Third Grade

Room: 106A
Presenter: Leslie Morgan and Kay Wenger, Warwick School District
Description: Join these tremendous teachers in a session that looks at how technology is integrated into their classrooms. Favorite sites, favorite software, and favorite projects will be shared. Come and learn how to use technology to make the learning experience enjoyable!!

Session Title : Kids and Computers Using technology in the early childhood classroom

Room: 106B
Presenter: Justin Baylor, Penn Manor School District - Hambright Elementary School
Description: Kids and computers will help you understand how technology can be used in the early childhood classrooms. From digital story-telling to communicating with parents and guardians through a blog, this session will help you earn how simple it can be
to incorporate technology into your everyday lessons and activities.

Session Title : KTI Traci and her Bobcats!!

Room: 106C
Presenter: Traci Blazosky Clarion Area School District 1st Grade Teacher
Description: See more of what Traci does in her technology infused classroom!!
www.b-7bobcats.wikispaces.com
2007 Keystone Technology Integrator, State Level, 2008 & 2009 Keystones Facilitator, Bucknell Univ.
STAR DEN member, DEN Leadership Council, Blog team
Member PAECT, PAECT 2009 "Teacher of the Year"
B.S. ~ ELED/ECH Edu. & Bus/Comp/Info/Tech K-12


Session Title : Netbooks in the Elementary Classroom

Room: 106D
Presenter: Rae Ann Smith, Hempfield School District
Description: See how Hempfield School District is implementing netbook carts in our elementary buildings. Discuss how teachers are using the mini-laptops, as well as what training and organizational tools are being used to manage them.

Session Title : Blogging in the Elementary Classroom

Room: 106E
Presenter: Chris Smith and Tara Meyer, Conestoga Valley School District
Description: Learn about WordPress as a blogging tool and how you can implement it into your classroom. See an example of how a blog is being utilized in a language arts classroom and how students are interacting via the blog.