Session |
Presenter |
Room |
Grade Level |
Skill Level |
Basic Skills - Windows and Office |
Michael Pepper - Technology In Motion |
133 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
Michael Pepper from Technology in Motion will walk you through some basic techniques for Windows including managing your digital files as well as some tips and tricks for Microsoft Office 2007. |
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iPads in the Middle School Classroom |
Kim Cole and Nick Feldner - Fairview Middle |
124 |
6-8 |
Intermediate |
An overview of different ways to use iPads in the classroom (including ideas for setting up and maintaining the lab) and an introduction to various education and productivity apps. |
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INFOCUS in INOW |
Karen Stapler - CCBOE |
127 |
K-12 |
Beginner, Intermediate |
Find out how to use the INFOCUS element of INOW and get hands-on time with the tool. |
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MobiViews and Clickers |
Cindy Ham - InLine |
29 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
Learn to use eInstruction's MobiView and student response system. |
Session |
Presenter |
Room |
Grade Level |
Skill Level |
Tips for ACCESS Facilitators |
Debbie Crutchfield - ALSDE |
227 |
9-12 |
Beginner |
Debbie Crutchfield from the Alabama State Department of Education offers tips for ACCESS Facilitators. |
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Developing Your PLN with Twitter |
Nikki Robertson - Auburn High School |
Auditorium |
K-12 |
Beginner |
Teachers, administrators, and media specialists can learn how to connect with innovative, cutting edge, national and international education mavens via Twitter. Learn from an education veteran how Twitter has provided more network connections and professional development resources in one year than all the district/school sponsored PD courses combined over twenty years. |
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Using Technology in the AMSTI Science Classroom |
Amy Whaley and Miriam Adams - Hanceville Middle Audra Knop - Parkside |
215 |
6-8 |
Intermediate |
Using Technology in the AMSTI Science Classroom will focus on ways to incorporate the latest technology tools, free on-line resources, and other technology-related resources into a science teacher's classroom. We will discuss ways to engage students and ways to help with lesson planning and classroom organization. |
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Managing Your Email in Google Apps |
Kay South |
226 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
Session |
Presenter |
Room |
Grade Level |
Skill Level |
AHSGE Remediation with ACCESS |
Linda Jarzyniecki - ALSDE |
227 |
9-12 |
Beginner |
Linda Jarzyniecki from the Alabama State Department of Education shows you the ACCESS offerings for AHSGE Remediation. |
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Smackdown |
Nikki Robertson - Auburn High School |
Auditorium |
All |
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Smackdown sessions are the most fun you'll have on a PD day. Learn about some favorite web 2.0 tools and apps then share your own favorite digital tools with the group in two minutes or less. |
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Open Source - You Mean It's Free? |
Derrick Waddell - CCBOE |
226 |
K-12 |
Beginner, Intermediate |
Tired of paying outrageous prices for Microsoft Office, Photoshop, etc? This session will show you some of the free and open source alternatives for expensive desktop software. Come in with nothing and leave with a disk packed with FREE SOFTWARE! |
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APT Plus |
Kathy Heiman - Alabama Public Television |
160 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
Kathy Heiman from Alabama Public Television shows you the ins-and-outs of APT Plus and its uses in the classroom. |
11:15 - 12:00 - Breakout Session 3
Session |
Presenter |
Room |
Grade Level |
Skill Level |
Credit Recovery with ACCESS |
Larry Raines - ALSDE |
227 |
9-12 |
Beginner |
Larry Raines from the Alabama State Department of Education shows you how ACCESS can be used for credit recovery. |
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Mobi Views and Clickers: Question and Answer Session |
Cindy Ham - InLine |
29 |
K-12 |
Beginner, Intermediate |
Cindy Ham offers a question and answer session for those who are looking for more help with MobiViews and student response systems. |
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STAR Enterprise |
Derinda Duke and Margaret Guthrie - CCBOE |
215 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
Learn more about our new district-wide implementation of Renaissance Learning products. |
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APT Plus |
Kathy Heiman - Alabama Public Television |
160 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
Kathy Heiman from Alabama Public Television shows you the ins-and-outs of APT Plus and its uses in the classroom. |
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Discipline and SIR Reports |
Karen Stapler - CCBOE |
127 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
A session for administrators, you will learn about SIR Reports and how to input discipline into INOW so that the report is accurate. |
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Using Podcasts in the Classroom to Enhance and Extend Learning |
June Chandler - Fairview High |
High School Library |
K-12 |
Beginner |
Podcasts can be both audio and video. It is a very useful tool for individual and/or group learning. See what podcasts are, where to find grade level appropriate podcasts, and how to insert them into your classroom activities to engage the learner. |
12:00 - 1:15 - Lunch

Lunch will be in the new lunch room. It is being catered by Sweet Peppers Deli.
Cost: $5 for choice of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, or Veggie sandwich—Chips—Cookie. Drinks provided by Pepsi Cola.
Speaker: Bruce Ellard—Advocacy for Funding in Ed Tech
There will also be a special announcement about a new tool available to Cullman County teachers!
1:15 - 3:00 - Hands-on Workshop 2
Session |
Presenter |
Room |
Grade Level |
Skill Level |
Academy of Reading and Math (1:15-2:00) |
Barbara Guthrie - CCBOE |
127 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
Academy is an intervention program where students receive training that is tailored to their needs, based upon the results of a placement test. Participants in workshop will be instructed in how to create classes, add students, and manage reports. |
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A+ Learning System (2:15-3:00) |
Barbara Guthrie - CCBOE |
127 |
9-12 |
Beginner |
A+ Learning Systems is a courseware program consisting of extensive curriculum content for middle school and high school learners. It can assess, prescribe, instruct, and report student work. Participants in this workshop will be instructed in creating classes and folders for lessons, adding students to classes, and copying lessons to students. |
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Edmodo and Project-based Learning |
Greg Ennis - Good Hope Middle |
124 |
6-12 |
Beginner, Intermediate |
CANCELED BY PRESENTER |
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Scholastic Keys: Unlock the Kid Power in MS Office |
Sharon Wilborn - Fairview Elementary |
Elementary Library |
K-5 |
Beginner |
An overview of the Scholastic Keys program will be introduced. Participants will learn the basic tools available in the programs and create projects using MaxWrite, MaxShow and MaxCount. Scholastic Keys is a child friendly overlay program to Microsoft Office. It can be purchased through Tom Snyder Productions. |
Session |
Presenter |
Room |
Grade Level |
Skill Level |
STAR Enterprise |
Derinda Duke and Margaret Guthrie - CCBOE |
215 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
Learn some basic PowerPoint techniques to take your presentations to the next level. |
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Web 2.0 Tools |
Connie Hilton - Vinemont High Brittany Thompson - Cold Springs High |
227 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
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The iPad for Productivity |
Billy Troutman - CACC |
226 |
9-12 |
Beginner |
Briefly discuss the potential of the iPad for productivity and how I've incorporated the iPad in my day to day record keeping and student monitoring. |
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eInstruction Question/Answer Session |
Cindy Ham - InLine |
212 |
All |
All |
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Session |
Presenter |
Room |
Grade Level |
Skill Level |
Becoming a Google Search Ninja |
Derrick Waddell - CCBOE |
160 |
K-12 |
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Ever needed to find that PowerPoint presentation on Abraham Lincoln or needed search results for a student with a lower reading level? Come find out how to find them quickly and easily. Walk in a teacher and walk out a search ninja! |
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Judgment in the Digital Age |
June Chandler - Fairview High |
High School Library |
K-12 |
Beginner |
A look at resources and suggested activities for developing critical thinking skills in our students. Involves interdisciplinary content where ideas and lessons are geared toward secondary level, although most could be adapted for younger students. Incorporates many concepts in media literacy, learning 4 life, and 21st century curriculum. |
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Dropbox |
Connie Hilton - Vinemont High Brittany Thompson - Cold Springs High |
227 |
K-12 |
Beginner |
eInstruction Question/Answer Session |
Cindy Ham - InLIne |
212 |
All |
All |
International Society for Technology in Education Round Up | Brandon Paine - Vinemont High Shane Barnette - West Point Intermediate | 124 | All | All |
Come find out about some cutting-edge news from the ISTE 2012 conference as two Cullman County principals share what they learned. |
Miss a session you wanted to attend, want to know more about a topic, or want to share your own success story? Try a Roundtable Discussion. Think speed dating for ed tech. You will spend ten minutes at a table of your choice then move to another table for ten more minutes. You will have time to visit four tables during the 45 minute session!
Advocacy for Funding Technology in Education - Bruce Ellard |
Find out more about advocating for ed tech funding. |
Web 2.0 Tools - Connie Hilton and Brittany Thompson |
Take home some cool new web 2.0 tools to try in your classroom. |
OTRS - What's Working and What's Not? - Marlin Calvert |
Give your opinions on the new work order database and discuss improvements. |
iPads for Productivity - Billy Troutman |
Learn how the iPad can help you be more productive and give your productivity stories. |
Capstone Book Database - Sharon Wilborn |
Find out more about the Online, non-fiction book database from Capstone. |
INOW - Karen Stapler |
Discuss issues and ask questions about INOW. |
Open Source Software - Derrick Waddell |
Find out more about open source tools or discuss some of your favorites. |