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Making Best Use of Podcasts, Blogs, Wikis, and Other Cutting-Edge Technology Tools to Strengthen Classroom Content Learning (Grades 6-12) Schedule ILLINOIS Chicago North / October 27 (Elk Grove Village) Chicago South / October 28 (Oak Lawn) IL CPDUs Available (5 Hours)

MINNESOTA Minneapolis / October 29 (Bloomington)

Presented by

Stephanie Krajicek Outstanding Classroom Teacher and Technology Trainer

MN Clock Hours Available

NEW HAMPSHIRE Manchester / October 25 (Bedford) NH Clock Hours Verification Available For MA, Contact Hours Verification Available

NEW YORK White Plains / October 26 (New Rochelle) NY CPE Hours Verification Available with Prior District Approval CT CEUs Available NJ Professional Development Hours Available with Prior District Approval

“Very informative. I’m inspired. Can’t wait to try at least one of these cutting-edge tools.” – Eileen Carpenter, Technology Director

Specifically Designed for Classroom Teachers, Library Media Specialists and Technology Educators Serving Grades 6-12 hhPractical strategies for using the latest technology tools

to enhance and extend your curriculum, improve student achievement and meet technology standards hhStrategies, demonstrations and projects to help you successfully

integrate Web 2.0 tools including podcasts, blogs and wikis to strengthen your content-area curriculum hhHow to assess technology tools to find what’s right for your classroom hhDozens of effective, time-efficient ways to use cutting-edge

technology tools to strengthen student learning in content areas hhReceive an extensive technology resource handbook full of ideas,

activities and resources you can use immediately in your classroom

Practical Ideas and Strategies This seminar is designed for teachers working with students in grades 6-12 who want to bring their classrooms into the 21st century by effectively harnessing readily available, cutting-edge technology to enhance and extend content learning. You will gain dozens of strategies and activities for making the best use of podcasts, blogs, wikis, and other cutting-edge technology tools in your classroom. These strategies can be used and adapted to meet the needs of your program whether you have a one-to-one computing environment, a mini-lab or single classroom computer. In addition, you will leave with resources that can be immediately implemented in your classroom. If you’ve ever wanted to go beyond PowerPoint™ presentations and word processing in your classroom instruction; if you’re trying to find ways to meet the technology integration standards; if you want to reinvigorate your teaching and strengthen your content learning, this is a seminar you won’t want to miss.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending 1. Utilize Cutting-Edge Technology Tools to Strengthen Content Learning Strategies to integrate and increase your use of podcasts, blogs, wikis and other cutting-edge technology tools to enhance content instruction

2. Enhance Your Current Content Lessons Through the Innovative Use of Technology Discover ways you can use cutting-edge technology to raise the bar and boost your content lessons and students to higher thinking levels

3. Expand Your Repertoire of Technology Tools Keep abreast of new technology by exploring cutting-edge tools, sites and resources for use in your curriculum … Learn about free and inexpensive technology tools that can make teaching easier for you and more engaging for your 21st century learners

4. Develop Guidelines to Help Your Students Make Best Use of Current Technology Numerous strategies for planning and developing guidelines for technology projects … Step-by-step, easy-to-use guides that you can use immediately

5. Strengthen Your Students’ Writing and Critical-Thinking Skills Learn how technology can be effectively utilized to support and facilitate development of writing and critical thinking both in and out of the classroom … Leave with proven strategies that will work with students in grades 6-12

6. Promote Information Evaluation and Problem Solving Discover strategies for cultivating digital literacy … Learn guidelines for developing projects that challenge students to evaluate media and use problem-solving skills

7. Incorporate Cutting-Edge Technology Tools into Your Classroom Looking for ways to go beyond traditional presentations and projects? Learn about new technologies including podcast, blogs and wikis and how they can enhance content instruction and increase student comprehension of content concepts

8. Tips for Assessment and Evaluation of Technologies Learn how to identify the characteristics of well-designed technologybased projects, design assessments for applications of new technologies and evaluate new technology for classroom use

9. Enhance Students’ Use of Technology Learn how to teach students to be digitally literate so they can harness technology rather than be swept up by it

10. Receive an Extensive Technology Resource Handbook You will receive an in-depth handbook that will be used throughout the seminar to facilitate your understanding of how cutting-edge technology tools can be used in your classroom … Included in the handbook are dozens of Web sites, integration strategies and lesson ideas for use with students in grades 6-12

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

“Although I am a pretty savvy tech person, I still gained new

hhHow to incorporate podcasting, blogging and other

interactive technology applications that will turn your classroom into a global communications center hhInnovative project ideas that effectively integrate technology

ideas and great resources to take back to school.” – Adrienne Evans, English Teacher

to enhance content learning hhHow to develop technology-based lessons that support and

strengthen students’ writing and thinking skills hhHow blogs, wikis and podcasts can enhance critical thinking,

collaboration and communication hhPractical ways to integrate the National Educational Technology

Standards (NETS) into your classroom and content area hhPractical ideas for more efficiently organizing, managing and

assessing technology-enhanced instruction hhProven strategies to help students assess and interpret information

from the Internet hhWhat every teacher needs to know about teaching within digital

copyright laws hhWays to help your students reach virtual audiences hhIdeas for encouraging students to actively participate in the

classroom and beyond through technology hhHow you can harness the creative and intellectual potential of

social networking hhPractical and innovative strategies to effectively use media

as a springboard for teaching units hhFree and inexpensive technology tools to add to your repertoire

of teaching tools hhExtend your students’ exposure to technology in schools

beyond word processing and slide presentations hhInnovative ways to support technology integration and

To Register, Call Toll-Free 1-800-735-3503

enhance student use of technology with ready-to-use materials

A Message From Your Seminar Leader, Stephanie Krajicek

Bureau of Education & Research 915 118th Avenue SE • PO Box 96068 • Bellevue, WA 98009-9668 Phone (800) 735-3503 • Fax (425) 453-1134 • www.ber.org

Dear Colleague: Today’s classrooms are altogether different than those that we were in as young students. Our students have at their disposal tools that weren’t in existence five years ago, let alone when many of us became teachers. Thus we are faced with an additional challenge in our classrooms: keeping up with and meeting the technological needs of our students. Not only must we find a place for technology in our classrooms that can enhance and support our students’ learning, we must find ways to harness and direct our students’ creativity and proclivity for using these tools. Web 2.0 tools such as podcasts, wikis and blogs provide teachers with options beyond the traditional poster presentations for incorporating technology use, meeting technology standards and engaging students at a new and deeper level. This seminar has been designed to provide you with ideas, strategies and suggestions for incorporating cutting-edge technology into your classroom. We will focus on ways to successfully and practically meld podcasts, blogs, wikis, and today’s newest technology tools with your curriculum. You will receive numerous project ideas, a wealth of Internet sites and resources and a framework for assessing these new tools and your students’ use of them. My goal is to provide you with the inspiration, courage and resources you need to successfully and practically transform your teaching and students’ learning experiences.

“We will focus on

Sincerely,

ways to successfully and practically meld podcasts, blogs, wikis, and today’s newest technology tools with your curriculum.”

Stephanie Krajicek P.S. If you’re looking for an energizing session packed full of cutting-edge technology tools, this seminar is for you!

What Your Colleagues Say About Stephanie Krajicek “I really enjoyed this seminar. I have so many new things to think about and try!” – Kevin Molohon, Science Teacher “Stephanie is enthusiastic and knowledgeable, able to speak from personal experience and share insights. Great suggestions on integrations into classroom technology.” – Susan E. Derr, Teacher “This seminar will help to take my class into the 21st century and beyond!” – Jason Capelli, English Teacher “This will work in any discipline!”

– Kim Clark, Spanish Teacher

“Very informative. The handbook is worth the registration fee. Stephanie is great!” – M. Dennis Dranchak, Teacher “Stephanie is a great presenter. I found myself re-thinking things I thought I knew pretty well already.” – Cassandra Bunje, AP Language and Computer Teacher

Outstanding Educator and Technology Trainer Stephanie Krajicek is an experienced classroom teacher and an outstanding technology trainer. Stephanie is the author of Making Best Use of Podcasts, Blogs, Wikis, and Other Cutting-Edge Technology Tools to Strengthen Classroom Content Learning (Grades 6-12), the extensive resource handbook every participant will receive at this seminar. She is also a regular contributor to The Write Connections and a lead trainer for her state’s technology integration project. As an experienced

“Great information and content!” – Melissa Ruschak, Technology Coordinator/Department Head

“Stephanie is very enthusiastic and really knows her stuff!” – Joan Keiper, Teacher

“Stephanie does a wonderful job of introducing the tools and sharing a large number of ways to apply them.” – Elizabeth A. Wallace, Librarian “Stephanie does a nice job explaining the many available tools to utilize Web 2.0 in the classroom. She is clearly passionate about the subject.” – Kevin Adams, Computer Applications Teacher

classroom teacher, Stephanie knows the time constraints of teachers and what works with students. You will leave this seminar with practical ideas for making the best use of cutting-edge technology tools to increase student achievement and proven strategies that will engage and motivate students.

“Very informative. Motivates one to want to go back and incorporate these new technologies.” – Marge Teisl, Library Media Specialist “This seminar is very interesting and fast paced! Lots of great links to check out.” – Jane Stanius, Spanish Teacher “I found this seminar to be very informative. Provides a great number of resources in a very short time. An excellent source to ‘get your feet wet’ as far as all of the possibilities that are out there.” – Jennifer Neiman, Chemistry Teacher

“Stephanie is very knowledgeable and the handbook we received is well worth coming for. It is fantastic and loaded with wonderful resources.” – Patti Stannard, Computer Teacher

“I’m very excited to use this information in my classroom! Engaging seminar!” – Kathy Nelson, 3rd Grade Teacher

Special Benefits of Attending

You’ll Receive an Extensive Technology Resource Handbook Each participant will receive an extensive resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. Your handbook includes: • numerous technology ideas • lists of the latest multimedia tools, interactive Web sites, free downloads, and software to support your curriculum • practical strategies and techniques for integrating technology into your curriculum • practical ways to assess technology projects • ready-to-use templates

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Meet and Share This seminar provides a great opportunity to meet and share ideas with other educators interested in practical applications of cutting-edge technology tools to enhance content instruction.

Semester Credit Option One graduate elective credit is available with an additional fee and completion of a follow-up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Chapman University (California) will be available at the seminar.

Meet Inservice Requirements At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

Practical Seminar Format/Make the Best Use of Your Time:

“Excellent! I received so much info! This seminar motivates me to stay current with technology use for myself personally and for educational purposes.” – Gale Dunham, Literacy Coach

Our goal is to make the best use of your time during the seminar while providing you with the greatest variety of practical technology applications for your classroom. To accomplish this goal we use a large screen multimedia projection system, rather than individual computers, to demonstrate specific technology applications throughout the day. Your handbook includes specially designed activities so that when you return to your classroom you can more easily and efficiently work at your own pace while pursuing the needs and interests of your students.

On-Site Training Most BER seminars can be brought to your school or district. See the options at www.ber.org/onsite or call 877-857-8964 to speak to one of our On‑Site Training Consultants.

Online Learning BER offers educators a wide range of online courses that are affordable, fun, fast, and convenient. You can earn 24 continuing education hours for any online course as well as 1 or 2 graduate-level credits for most courses. See the menu of available courses at www.ber.org/onlinelearning.

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Program Hours All seminars are scheduled 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Check-in 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Fee The registration fee is $199 per person if your six-digit PRIORITY ID Code from the mailing label is included with your registration and you pre-register. All advance registrations without PRIORITY ID Codes or any registrations the day of the seminar are $215 per person. Payment is due prior to the program. No cash please. Fee includes seminar registration, morning coffee and tea, a personalized certificate of participation, and an extensive resource handbook.

Cancellations/Substitutions 100% of your paid registration fee will be refunded if you can’t attend and notify us at least 10 days before the seminar. Late cancellations can exchange for a certificate to attend another seminar or will be refunded less a $15 service fee. Substitutions may be made anytime without charge.

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Possible Funding Sources: American Recovery Reinvestment Act Funds, Title I, Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Restructuring Grants, At-Risk, Bilingual/ESL and Migrant Education Funds, “No Child Left Behind” Funds, IDEA, Demonstration School Funds, Parent Teacher Organizations, Inservice Training, and School Improvement Funds.

Seminars will be held at the following sites: hhChicago North: Belvedere – Elk Grove Village, (847) 534-0600; hotel accommodations available at Country Inn & Suites – Elk Grove Village, (847) 985-0101 hhChicago South: Hilton – Oak Lawn, (708) 425-7800 hhManchester: Southeastern Regional Education Service Center – Bedford, (603) 206-6800; hotel accommodations available at Hampton Inn – Bedford, (603) 623-2040 hhMinneapolis: Sheraton South – Bloomington, (952) 835-7800 hhWhite Plains: Radisson – New Rochelle, (914) 576-3700 If needed, please make your own hotel reservations by calling the appropriate hotel listed above.

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