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
Teachers used to threaten that if students didn't behave, it would go down on their permanent record. While there was no such record in the past, there is now. Students are leaving a trail of their online activities behind them that will last far longer than they ever might expect. This presentation delves into specific actions that students are engaging in now that have long term consequences for them and how we, as educators, can guide them to the right path..
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.
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.
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.
Your presentation, The New Permanent Record, was eye-opening and informative for both parents and students. Your humor, candor, and knowledge helped them to see the biger picture of social network. It was especially important for them to hear a voice advocating for the usefulness of these tools in a world that consistently focuses on the negative aspects of social networking.
Mark Hoffman, Instructional Materials, Research Services and Technology Applications Director, Bucks County Schools
There were so many good presentations, it is hard to pick just one favorite. If I must, I will say it was Steve Dembo's "Top 10 Free Sites." He is such a dynamic presenter who really engages his audience. I was familiar with several sites that he presented, but not all, so I allowed myself some time this weekend to explore each one and add a shortcut on my browser's toolbar.
Pam Nielson, Educator, on the IL-TCE blog, 2007
Steve is a great presenter, and that's an understatement. Steve is a talented teacher, entertaining, engaging, extremely knowledgeable, and he makes the time in his sessions pass by too fast!
David Warlick, Landmark.com, speaker and international blogging authority, 2007
I always love emerging technologies, cool tools, anything like Steve Dembo's one and only webinar on cool tools. Actually, that webinar was my all-time favorite; I learned more from him that changed my classroom approach than any other. All the webinars were great, but Steve's enabled really noticeable change in how I do business. So, anything from Steve--I inhale his blog--works for me. I hang on his every post.
Rital Jean Stangherlin
With his energetic and endless desire to learn and grow, Steve Dembo shares with his audience stimulating, state-of-the-art ideas for emerging technology into the 21st century classroom. As a former Kindergarten teacher, Dembo’s easy going style is both meaningful and motivating to all educators today.
Nancy George, METC Program Manager
This was by far one of the most engaging staff development days I have ever been a part of. By the noon break, many of my staff were already checking out microphones, trying to access the websites from the morning’s sessions, and just really, enjoying the information that Steve shared. I would highly recommend every district have a “Day of Discovery” with Steve Dembo.
Rita A. Mortenson, Educational Technology Coordinator, Verona WI