Science

Date: ** November 6, 2008 **GPS Directions:**   Latitude 41° 50' 26.5374" Longitude -75° 50' 43.1052" ** Keynote: Dr. Jason Petula "Changing World, Changing Technology, Changing Science Instruction" **
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 * Location: ** Montrose Area Jr/Sr High School
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 * __Schedule:__ **

**8:00--8:30 Registration 8:30--9:00 Introduction & Keynote 9:00--10:15 Session 1 10:30--11:45 Session 2 11:45--12:45 Lunch & Display Sessions 12:45--1:45 Session 3 1:45--3:00 Collaboration & Wrap-up**

Co- Presenter ** || ** Description ** || Pasco Rep ||   Come discover what 21st century science learning looks like. Attendees will discover how to integrate probeware, computers, Smartboards, ect. into their science lessons and make science learning truly interactive and inquiry based. ||
 * Session #1 **
 * ** Session Name ** || ** Presenter/
 * //**Moodle Basics**// || Tom Kameroski/ Anne Chervanka || Learn the basics of how Moodle can be used for content management, delivery, and assessment. Participants will have an opportunity to explore Moodle and get hands-on with a sample course. This session is designed for people who are novice Moodle users and those who have never used Moodle. ||
 * //**Google Apps**// || Richard Mackrell || Using Google Apps for collaboration within Lab Activities/Experiments.  ||
 * //**Video Editing**// || Chris Tripp || Use free software to enhance scienctific explorations. ||
 * //**Using Probes in Biology, Earth Science, and Chemistry Classes**// || Lara Sharp
 * //**Promethean**// || Tom Chesko || Utilize the capabilities of your interactive whiteboard. ||

Co-Presenter ** || ** Description ** || Pasco Rep ||   Come discover what 21st century science learning looks like. Attendees will discover how to integrate probeware, computers, Smartboards, ect. into their science lessons and make science learning truly interactive and inquiry based. ||
 * Session #2 **
 * ** Session Name ** || ** Presenter/
 * **//Advanced Moodle//** || Tom Kameroski/ Ann Chervanka || This session is for experienced Moodle users who want to examine some of the more advanced interactive features of Moodle. Topics covered may include creating quizzes, using wikis, creating lessons, journals, and assignments. ||
 * **//Google Earth//** || Tim Snyder || Intro to Google Earth and Live Data Overlays– Basic introduction to “Google Earth” and how to download and run “Live Data Overlays” off the internet. Skills will include making basic place marks, downloading kmz files, downloading and running Live Data Overlays (Ex: Lightning Strikes, Cloud Cover & Earth Quakes), and basic search and find functions inside of “Google Earth”. ||
 * **//Using Discovery Tools in Science//** || Mike Burke/ Kathy Matis || Discovery Education has more to offer your Science department than videos. Come out and see the exciting things Discovery has to offer. ||
 * **//Using Probes in Physics Classes//** || Lara Sharp
 * **//Interactive Classrooms//** **//(whiteboards, clickers, etc.)//** || Tom Chesko/ Joan Stempin || Make your classroom come alive with interactive learning activities. Tips and ideas that will help you to engage your students by using technology to create interactive classrooms . ||

** ||< ** Presenter/Co-Presenter ** ||< **Description** || Pasco Rep || This session will be a discussion among Physics teachers. This discussion will include an exchange of useful technology tips, websites, and activities specifically to Physics instruction. Bring your ideas and questions to share. || [|Survey]
 * Session #3 **
 * < ** Session Name
 * < //**Chemistry**// || Tom Kameroski || This session will be a discussion among Chemistry teachers. This discussion will include an exchange of useful technology tips, websites, and activities specifically to Chemistry instruction. Bring your ideas and questions to share. ||
 * < //**Biology**// || [|Leslie Graham] || This session will be a discussion among Biology teachers. This discussion will include an exchange of useful technology tips, websites, and activities specifically to Biology instruction. Bring your ideas and questions to share. ||
 * < **//Earth Science//** || Rich Mackrell || This session will be a discussion among Earth Science teachers. This discussion will include an exchange of useful technology tips, websites, and activities specifically to Earth Science instruction. Bring your ideas and questions to share. ||
 * < //**Physics**// || Lara Sharp