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Sessions, Monday, April 19, 3:20 - 4:10 PM
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Cooperative Childrens' Book Center Demonstrations - Kathleen T. Horning & Megan Schliesman, University of Wisconsin - Madison (Rm. E) [DP, 8 Tables, Classroom]
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Puppets: The Write Stuff in your Future - Joanne Schroeder, Author (Rm. F)
Books, stories, and songs will be presented with puppets. Learn how to actively involve the children in the learning process. Familiar stories such as Little Red Hen, Red Riding Hood, and Brown Bear are presented with puppets. No stage is used for these easy puppet shows. |
Creative Problem Solving Techniques for School Media Specialists - Dr. Bob Kann, Lecturer/Storyteller (Rm. G)
In this session, Dr. Bob Kann shares six creative problem-solving approaches that can be applied to any problem. Dr. Kann will demonstrate the techniques and then participants will apply the techniques to problems they've identified as ones they'd like to impact through this workshop. [E w/ pad, Wireless Mic (Lavalier)]
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Using Visual Tools to Improve Student Learning - Tammy Stephens, The Stephens Group (Rm. H)
Learn how visual tools such as Inspiration and Kidspiration can be used to improve student understanding of concepts. Learn about research that supports the use of these tools and the best practices for using brainstorming webs, task specific organizers, and thinking maps. [DP, Wireless Mic] |
The Invisible Web ( Part 2) - Gail Junion-Metz, Information Age Consultants (Rm. I)
Have you searched for bits of information using popular search tools like Google, Altavista, or DogPile but they don’t retrieve what you wanted? The problem may be that the information is part of the Invisible Web. If you'd like to learn what the Invisible Web is, but more importantly, like to learn how to deal with it when searching for Web-based information and resources, then this double conference session is for you.... This is definitely something that you should be teaching your teachers and older students about! [DP, O, I, Wireless Mic] |
Research Without Copying - Nancy Polette, Author (Rm. J.)
Nancy will demonstrate strategies for involving students in research with NO MORE COPYING guaranteed! Skills in critical and creative thinking are presented along with numerous product models that require students to read and evaluate information and to show understanding of the data by encoding it in a variety of ways. Participants will see the best in nonfiction and discover formats writers use to capture and keep readers. [O, Cassette Tape, Additonal Tables] |
Combined Information and Technology Planning: Lesson Learned from the Road - Stuart Ciske and Donna Steffan, DPI (Rm. K)
DPI staff brought the idea of combining the library media plan (required by Standard (h)) with the technology plan (required by Erate and NCLB) into a unified plan to support student achievement . One year later, after 20 statewide workshops, DPI has clarified the focus areas for implementing a combined plan. This session highlights revised strategies to implement a combined plan, and other lessons learned from a year on the road. [DP] |
Collection Mapping, TITLEWAVE & TitleWise – Duane Beszhak, Bob Arceo, Lisa Hamielec & Bob Whitbeck
Come see how TITLEWAVE and TitleWise Online Collection Analysis can help you prepare a long-range plan for your school library media program. We’ll demonstrate how to use TitleWise to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your collection and then use TITLEWAVE to find titles that address you collection’s needs.
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Technology Supporting Reading and Writing - Jeff Horney, Oregon Middle School (Rm. N)
Learn approaches to teaching and reinforcing language arts skills and concepts through visual learning with technology. See classroom examples from school projects from numerous K-12 schools, with a concentration on middle grades. Programs such as Inspiration, iMovie and Dreamweaver will be featured. [DP, I] |
Wisconsin Information and Technology Plan K-12 - Robert Patton, Cardinal Stritch University; Kristine Diener, School District of Waukesha; and DPI Staff (Rm. O)
The presentation will focus on the development of a combined technology and library media plan. An approved plan is required of the state and each school district by NCLB. Planning methodology and tools will be discussed and shared with the goal that the use of technology is to become seamless and institutionalized. This presentation will prepare participants to provide leadership in developing their technology plan. [DP] |
GW Archive: Facilitating the Seven Years of Email Archives - Lori Learn, Inacom (Rm. P/Q Computer Lab)
Email has become a strategic reserve for school information. Concurrently, it has also become an information storage and administrative management nightmare. GWArchive from Messaging Architects helps solve one of the most pressing problem in messaging today: email storage and retention management. Integrating seamlessly and transparently into a GroupWise system, GWArchive frees up server space, improves server performance and ensures fast retrieval of archived email and attachments. [DP, Computer Lab] |
Nonfiction DOES Matter - Barb Uhen and Barb Stein, New Berlin Public Schools (Rm R)
In order for students to become information literate, they need to become more effective nonfiction readers. This session will focus on how to use quality non fiction so students become enthused and engage in learning. [DP, O, I, Additional Tables] |
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