Discovery Education Speakers Bureau
Supporting the most effective use of technology in classrooms and schools
Supporting the most effective use of technology in classrooms and schools
An in-depth overview of the digital media available in Discovery Education Streaming and 50 different ways to tell digital stories using it. DE Streaming provides your classroom access to thousands of videos, images and audio clips. Learn how to integrate them into cutting edge Web 2.0 sites to make your students' digital stories come alive!
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is the backbone of many of the most popular new web technologies, such as blogs and podcasts. However, that's just the very tip of the iceberg. Learn what RSS is and then learn how RSS can be used to create individualized professional development and learning communities. Explore built in browser tools and aggregators and gain an understanding of how you can take control of your blog's RSS feed as well as how to use other feeds to drive dynamic content throughout your site. You'll be amazed by the diverse ways RSS can be used.
Podcasting has made a gigantic splash in the education community, but there are still many misperceptions about it. In this workshop, you will explore the world of podcasting, from listening to creating, and everything in between. You will learn about the different hardware and software available for podcasting for those with a large budget, or no budget at all. Find out how other educators are using podcasting to make learning come alive and discover how to do the same in your own classroom!
Students are bringing their cell phone, iPods, PDAs and PSPs to school and we respond by forbidding their use or treat confiscation. However, these are the tools of the new generation and educators must change and consider how to utilize and embrace these new online learning tools. Learn how to create websites designed for portable devices as well as some innovative ways mobile devices are being used in education. It's time we start taking advantage of the technology that students are hiding in their backpacks right now and using them to support good teaching and learning!
The world of Web2.0 isn't just transforming middle and secondary schools, it's also having a profound impact on early childhood and early elementary classrooms! Instead of showcasing your students work on a bulletin board, use it to connect and collaborate with a global audience. See how innovative classroom teachers are are using free technologies to improve communication, impact student learning, and above all... make learning exciting!
In an era when student missteps can linger on the internet for years, and stories of predators and cyberbullies dominate the news, there are plenty of reasons for schools to tighten their firewalls. But is banning really a viable response? How do we help students learn to leverage the powerful new tools that are available to them? What policies do we set that ensure that learning and safety go hand in hand? See how some districts have embraced new technologies while still maintaining high standards and keeping their students safe.
Web 2.0 has brought online versions of most of the programs you use on a daily basis. Alternatives to Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop and others are available for free! Discover the 10 best Web 2.0 sites and how your school can save thousands by using them.
Web 2.0 technologies such as Podcasting and Blogging break down the barriers to publishing teacher and student created content on the internet. Schools that do so are finding the benefits reach far beyond the classroom walls. By making learning transparent, many schools are creating a strong sense of community while offering their students the opportunity to collaborate with others on a global level. See how some districts have embraced these new technologies while still maintaining high standards and keeping their students safe.
Widgets, Gizmos and Gadgets! OSX has them, Vista has them, blogs have them, and now you can bring them into unitedstreaming! Learn how to bring incredible Web 2.0 resources into Quiz Builder and Assignment Builder. Concept maps, chat boxes, Google Maps, YouTube videos, charts, graphs and PowerPoints can all be integrated into the largest source of educational digital media on the internet!
The word "blog" is on everybody's lips, come find out why! This session will provide you with your passport to the world of Educational Blogging. You will learn what a blog is, see some great examples of how blogging is being used in schools around the world, and learn how to get your very own blog. Come get a glimpse of what's going on in the EduBlogoSphere and what it means for you and your students.