Snavely-Farr

__**Keynote address with Jeff Corwin:**__
 * instill a love of learning and creativity in students to preserve and conserve natural resources.
 * allow for authentic interaction with nature (and technology) and student discovery so that real learning can occur.
 * "perfect storm" of circumstances to wipe out nature, species and (eventually) humanity. Problem because millions of species with potential medicines/ medical cures.
 * keystone species: amphibians are vulnerable to environmental pressures and can flag huge areas of concern. Will lose half of 6000 species of amphibians in the next ten years.
 * very interesting guy- on tv, Discovery channel, MSNBC

__**Web-Based Technology and Classroom Practices (Eric Graf)**__ "Build a Book" web-based application, uses Adobe flash @http://pro.eschooltools.com // -> How much? USES A DISTRICT YEARLY LISCENCE // Experiment with teacher accounts: USERNAME: peteandc1 PASSWORD: teacher Experiment with student accounts: Experiment with Administrator Accounts:
 * manage student content
 * students submit work to teacher and decides to "publish" or commit work to the 'library' for review by peers.
 * can PRIVATELY comment on book when in queue BEFORE PUBLISHED. parents can comment, too.
 * teachers can create books and have them available for kids to access and read/reread
 * books in classroom library can only be accessed by those in classroom. can submit books to administrator for submission to school library.
 * records without extra microphone right on netbook.
 * can have multiple teachers/kids work on the same book
 * for publishing, online portfolio
 * write book, illustrate & read/record voice (to build fluency)
 * unlimited pages, add pictures, cut and paste text if wanted (from WP document? Will have spell check with next update in spring & photo/sound editing)
 * can export as pdf file so you can print
 * approve books for "school library" so all school can read

Free versions available- will experiment and update: bookrix.com and Thinkfinity, storybird.com

__**Writing Library Tech Articles People Will Read (Dolores Fidishun & Lynn Moses)**__
 * first ever librarian's forum at PETE & C. What kind of tech workshop for next year
 * Dolores has cfps (calls for papers)
 * __Why publish?__ to share ideas, recognition at work, tenure, to become knowledgeable, advocate for the program
 * __What can you publish?__ "How I done well" projects, tutorials I develop; Qualitative: experimental, focus group, open survey, explores issues and feelings, need to prove "trustworthiness" by multiple points of view; or Quantitative: studies, statistical analysis, must pay attention to validity
 * __Where can you publish?__ newsletters, newspapers, organization publications, practitioner journals, books (or even chapters of a book)
 * Refereed journals: blind reviews by colleagues (Informational Technology and Libraries, portal, College and Research Libraries, International Journal of Instructional Media, TechTrends)
 * Non-refereed journals: editors make decisions (Educational Technology, School Library Journal, American Libraries, Learning&Leading)
 * __Impediments:__ me (try coauthoring), have someone else read it before submitting it, read the journal before you submit it to make sure that your article would fit
 * __Considerations:__ human subjects (harm none while researching), students- focus groups? if use kids' work/quotes will probably need parental permission?, work with a co-author, plagiarism (cite self if from other article), should I contact the publisher before sending in work? can't hurt to email
 * __Present it first?__ allows you to outline, get organized and feedback. Where? in district, prof. groups (PaLA too), national groups (ISTE, AECT, ACRL, ALA), school or community groups.
 * If you're going to write- keep notes in a journal; experiences/feelings, feedback, how it went, what I did well/what I would change.
 * Literature search: find out what others are saying, important if you're going to do qualitative/quantitative/refereed
 * Write to pull people into the article: snappy opening, ask question, not too much jargon, explain acronyms, don't brag @ background, have someone else read it first
 * __Getting started:__
 * list 4 topics you know a lot about
 * pick your favorite (or most comfy)
 * write opening sentence- get their attention
 * expand on it and write the first paragraph
 * make a mind map (or c-map) of the topic for an outline.


 * __Using Technology to Create Independent Learners (Kathleen Covey)__**
 * www.independentlearners.wikispaces.com
 * explains how to use assistive technology (any device that enables students to complete a task due to a specific disability) in existing software programs and the internet
 * Universal Design for Learning (UDL) how to differentiate in the classroom using Gardener & Brain based research (CHECK OUT THEIR DIIGO)
 * __Recognition networks__: the "what" of learning how we gather facts and categorize what we see. Present info & content in different ways.
 * __Strategic networks__: the "how" of learning. planning and performing tasAffective networks: the "why" of learning. get engaged and stay motivated.
 * Operating Systems: accessibility features for Mac and Windows. read-to-you (Read Please or ReadtheWords.com) or types dictation (Dragon Dictation). Huge free site oatsoft.org for free programs for AT.
 * AT wiki project to develop an 8-week technology course for different handicaps and subject areas on SAS portal
 * __Cool ideas:__kerpoof.com for spelling and vocabulary, [|www.spellingcity.com] for spelling practice/games/tests, [|www.voki.com]talking character repeats whatever is said to it to deliver directions etc., audacity.sourceforge.net records voice (is already on the Acers), podcast blog on Podbean, storybird.com create online books for free, teach and learn online at WiZiQ.com, [|www.qwiki.com] guides online searching compiles websites based on a search term and prepares a multimedia presentation which is read aloud. Clickable links enable users to search websites displayed.
 * Ebooks on [|www.daisy.org], see also resource pages.


 * __School Libraries and Web-Based Practice: a Tour of Effective Practice (Joyce Valenza)__**
 * move our libraries from grocery stores to a kitchen (a place to do things, create things, and exploring and making mistakes; use a pantry: have choices for students LIBRATORY. Librarian is a master chef)
 * Tribes (Seth Godin) about taking implicit power and making change. build power and becoming a leader.
 * join her tribe: #tlchat (Twitter), schoollibrary.wikispaces, tlvituralcafes.wikispaces
 * major learning standards AASL. we discover what works for libraries and share with others. like building a family cookbook.
 * Reading2.0: google has an ebook store. (try Buffy Hamilton's lib guide "unquietlibraries")
 * use that digital photo frame for bookcovers, online reading guides/sites to put on stickers in back of books, QR codes scan and videos pop up. Diigo, wordle advanced for genre/Dewey signs use "~" to connect words
 * HAVE KIDS DO POSTERS, VIDEOS ETC FOR YOU!
 * Go!Animate, mixbook (mixbook.com) to make online books, issuu.com for virtual history, icdlbooks.org/icdl for online books in other language. Glogster for backdrop for booktalks- add voice thread, connect multiple glogs (incl one for works cited).
 * Add embed code to webpages/glogs to read online books
 * Google books for virtual faceouts, previews. Interviews with Jon Scieszca. Sync literature free ebooks.
 * Only2clicks.com/pages/joycevalenza/348527 for links to free ebooks.
 * make read posters at ALA website with own photos.
 * author blogs, book trailers, book talks, summer reading lists on wiki
 * Amazon wishlists for my library.
 * Skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com
 * comiclife.com to make comics thesis generator, thesis builder for persuasive writing outlines.
 * netvibes, libguides.com, glogster, google sites for library webpages. celebrate student life in the school.
 * database widgets: ebsco searchbox builder, gale widgets, facts on file widgets, jstor facebook widget for search builders, new york times widgets, SCHOLASTIC NEWS WIDGET
 * google teacher academy, explore GOOGLE
 * search tools for kids glog and a ton more!
 * annual report...
 * not just a kitchen- a salon!
 * http://slideshare.net/joycevalenza


 * __Lights, Camera, Action- Quick & Easy Movie Making with Flip Camera (Kendra Ericson)__**
 * since we already own a flip video camera, one button "on". click red record button to begin filming. + to zoom in, - for zooming out. trashcan to trash it. USB plugs right into computer. CORRECT WAY TO PASS VIDEO CAMERA TO A STUDENT: PUT STRAP ON THE WRIST OF THE PERSON YOU PASS IT TO.
 * old school flip cameras are discontinued. all HD now, so larger file sizes, but better quality picture. (restart computer before beginning new project. also shut down all other programs first)
 * Digital Wish (sister nonprofit organization to get teachers technology) give fundraiser ideas, and deals (2 for 1 etc.)
 * when you first set up your camera- do you want the red recording light on when it's recording? yes or no Sound to indicate filming?
 * record clips and transfer to computer by plugging it in. Free software flip share (updates when you plug in the camera- so watch out, features evolve and disappear)
 * See images in thumbnail form. automatically saves imaged by month/year. can change names later. must save to computer- can remove from camera after save to computer.
 * Can crop using scissors icon. Click 'SAVE AS' not save to save edited copy. can take stills from video by "create snapshot" which saves it as a jpeg. (anything that has those "photo corners" is a jpeg photo)
 * can playback full-screen, email it. stores on flip site (the flip share cloud) and gives out a code for people to go check it out
 * can create a flip channel (pushes out a code that alerts subscribers to new videos posted)
 * greeting card creator, online tool that posts to YouTube, Facebook. exports a compressed copy of video to desktop for other websites for posting.
 * __Movie Creator:__
 * drag clips to order them
 * Magic Movie (randomly chooses tiny clips to make a montage) or Full-Length (you choose).
 * Full-length:
 * add title page (only white font on black background)
 * add credits (incl. option to share credit with flip)
 * can preview on right hand side
 * can include background music- drop down menu, or audio files from your computer.  Can pull from iTunes- might be saved as its own file type. have to change your settings to mp3 file. Watch out for copyright issues.
 * click "create movie"
 * __Movie Maker: (GOT A FREE COPY TODAY- YAY!)__
 * movie file type 'mp4'
 * "Any Video Converter" in flip software folder.
 * "add video"
 * find by 'My Videos', 'FlipShare Data', 'Videos' folder.
 * select videos and "open" (dropdown on upper right hand side- choose AVI, frame size, frame rate)
 * Click "Convert"
 * drag movies to desktop and select to '//populate into the bank//'. also add clipart and photos if you want.
 * can choose transitions (optional, and can be distracting, especially if longer videos without talking at beginning/ending of clips.
 * make a bunch of pages to help transition.
 * DESELECT TRANSPARENT BACK to keep writing on black page. can change font, size, and color. choose contrasting background color. can choose scroll direction, effects (fade in, fade out, sepia etc.)
 * add sound effects, rythyms/beats/songs
 * use TIMELINE to create movie. color coded sections to keep elements seperate and in correct format
 * red handles= cropping or looping. Adjust length, volume, etc.
 * click in middle of video to drag it. hand icon will appear.
 * use microphone and narrate video or voice over. must save file before can play with it and have it "populate into the bank". __adjust playback speed for chipmunk voice!__
 * credits page.
 * WHEN YOU'RE FINISHED, MAKE SURE THAT YOUR SOURCE FILES ARE STILL IN THE SAME PLACE! this means that you can't move the files that you used UNLESS YOU SAVED IT.
 * export after saving, can burn so kids can take it home.
 * Claymation: find images to populate the bank, click "ADD DIRECTLY TO TIMELINE". change "seconds" to "hundredths".


 * __Glogster EDU (Traci Blazosky)__**
 * 3 P's of Glogster: presentations, portfolios, and projects
 * free or you can pay for premium: $59 for 1 year subscription. $2/kid site license
 * manage kids from the dashboard.
 * Portfolios: celebration, projects (steps, processes), growth (can be multi-year). Can link to other places.
 * mostly an infomercial about Glogster. can get most features for free.


 * __Formative Assessment with Student Response Tools (Andy Petroski)__**
 * Evaluation vs. Assessment, Formative vs. Summative
 * assess process of teaching and learning to make adjustments during learning processes to be effective educators.
 * must make adjustments during instruction, plan thoroughly but allow for 'on the fly' adjustments of techniques. benefits students because proactive assessment doesn't wait until summative assessment at the end. Identifies deficiencies in learning process (teacher or student)
 * Tools:
 * __Poll Everywhere__:gives instant feedback via texting, Twitter, and web (persona; concern: what about parents who are paying for texting?) free version, but for extra features it's a monthly charge. can link via widget to Moodle, wiki, webpage.
 * [|moodle]:like blackboard, gives students choices of feedback and interaction. FREE! charts feedback so class can see the answers provided by co-learners. single answer response only. can import photos/multimedia. need internet connection. results can be anonymous (or identified- up to teacher).
 * __KlickerZ__: many options/products, but kids respond to questions like moodle, include options for downloading responses so you can grade responses. need to have a line of sight to receiver, good for predictive activities (what do you think will happen?) or competitive games. can embed into PowerPoint or as stand-alone.
 * __Smart board technology:__//Smart Notebook// to (virtually) pull sticks randomly, goof around with options to see what we already have. key word match, image matches, random group generator, choose topics for projects/review.


 * __Making Reading and Writing Interactive (Melissa Beal & Sheila Boyd)__**
 * tour of websites used in classrooms (all free). Need ways to make kids interested in reading and writing again.
 * Scholastic has lots of podcasts, games, and author talks/ interviews. Prof development videos. Book trailers for 39 Clues, scrapbook page (with cover, author info, synopsis)
 * Interactive Books: google it. lots for free, see scholastic. Rick Riordan, Patrick Carman (//Skeleton Creek// and //Trackers// series- FBI interrogation of boy who hacks into the internet).
 * Read Alouds: Storyline online is cool- free streaming video of famous people reading books. follow up with questions about story elements.
 * Interactive Whiteboard Sites: google it. lots of free sites to utilize whiteboard.
 * Audacity: free software that lets you record, edit, and share sound files. Can see your voice- including with intonation and expression. Pair with Animoto to add sound to picture slide show. (HAVE KIDS READ THEIR STORY WITH THE ILLUSTRATION TO UPLOAD!) Make advertisements for new/favorite books. Will want headset with a microphone so that the kids will be easier to hear when they record.
 * interactivereadingandwriting@wikispaces.com for all resources covered today.