{"data":[{"ID":"11","Class":"EduconConversation","ContextClass":null,"ContextID":null,"Created":1263666185,"CreatorID":"1","RevisionID":null,"Title":"2.Go","Handle":"2Go","ShortDescription":"Skype? Wikis? Delicious? RSS? Twitter? Podcasts? Google Docs? 2.Go will cover all the basic 2.0 tools that will be talked about in Educon sessions, and \"introduce\" you to many of the attendees to help you network.  2.Go is for beginners who are just starting to integrate technology into their lives.","Description":"Last year at Educon there were people in every session I attended that had difficulty grasping what the participants or session leader was discussing because it was assumed that everyone had the same background knowledge.  I would like to lead a conversation that allows all the teachers who are coming to Educon to participate in the sessions they attend, and not feel uncomfortable that they are not familiar with the tools, jargon, and philosophies being brought up during the course of the conference.  2.Go would also \"introduce\" them to many of the attendees and their specialties so that they feel better prepared to network during meals, hallway time, and after hour activities.  2.Go should be in the first time slot on the first day.","Link":["http:\/\/2go.wikispaces.com\/"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"unsession, demonstrating 2.0 tools as needed","Presenter":["Paul Bogush"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Moran Middle School Wallingford","CT"],"PresenterEmail":["PBogush@wallingford.k12.ct.us"],"ScheduleSlot":"Session One","Room":"308"},{"ID":"77","Class":"EduconConversation","ContextClass":null,"ContextID":null,"Created":1264992307,"CreatorID":"1","RevisionID":null,"Title":"Multi-Touch Technologies in Education","Handle":"Multi-Touch_Technologies_in_Education","ShortDescription":"Jeff Han researches advanced multi-touch solutions that enable novice and expert users to manipulate complex datasets through powerful and visually rich interface techniques. Jeff believes multi-touch has a place in our classrooms; he?d like your input as innovative, early-adopter educators on what applications you see for this technology to inform his thinking and advocacy for use in education. Note: Prior to this session we encourage you to come try the multi-touch wall so you have first-hand experience with the technology.","Description":"Jeff Han researches advanced multi-touch solutions that enable novice and expert users to manipulate complex datasets through powerful and visually rich interface techniques. Jeff believes multi-touch has a place in our classrooms; he?d like your input as innovative, early-adopter educators on what applications you see for this technology to inform his thinking and advocacy for use in education. Note: Prior to this session we encourage you to come try the multi-touch wall so you have first-hand experience with the technology.","Link":[],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"","Presenter":["Jeff Han"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Perceptive Pixel"],"PresenterEmail":[],"ScheduleSlot":"Session Four","Room":"Drama Studio"},{"ID":"60","Class":"EduconConversation","ContextClass":null,"ContextID":null,"Created":1263666185,"CreatorID":"1","RevisionID":null,"Title":"Teaching Teachers: How students can help teachers adapt to working in a new learning environment.","Handle":"Teaching_Teachers_How_students_can_help_teachers_adapt_to_working_in_a_new_learning_environment","ShortDescription":"The sequel to \"Forging Student Teacher Relationships in an Era of Shared Learning,\" Tyrone Kidd and Jeff Kessler are back to expand upon the topic. In this session, Jeff and Tyrone will work with new SLA faculty to describe how students have helped them adapt to the SLA community.","Description":"when we discuss learning in general, it is of critical importance that","Link":[],"Audience":["High School","Middle School"],"Practice":"such a space can support an expanded and relevant educational","Presenter":["Jeff Kessler","Tyrone Kidd","Juan Gabriel Sanchez","Erin Garvey"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Science Leadership Academy"],"PresenterEmail":["jeffkesslernj@gmail.com"],"ScheduleSlot":"Session Five","Room":"303"},{"ID":"67","Class":"EduconConversation","ContextClass":null,"ContextID":null,"Created":1263666185,"CreatorID":"1","RevisionID":null,"Title":"UDL and the 21st Century Classroom","Handle":"UDL_and_the_21st_Century_Classroom","ShortDescription":"Come join us for a great discussion about UDL and its uses in a classroom.  Learn how teachers are using this approach to level the playing field, helping all students be successful.  Find out how technology makes this much easier and removes the obstacles to success for learners.","Description":"educational practice this weekend, it is imperative that we also","Link":[],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"Using the Sharing Best Practices protocol, we will begin with a brief definition of UDL and its basic approach in a classroom, by Karen Janowski.  We will then move into a sharing by Lisa Parisi, Christine Southard, and Paul Bogush.  These teachers will share a few samples from their own classroom.  The participants will then be asked to work in small groups of three or four to discuss ways to incorporate UDL in their own classrooms. The small groups will collaboratively create a Google Doc, Etherpad or other synchronous online document. After the small group discussion, we will connect together as a whole group to share our ideas and hash out any difficulties that may arise from these ideas.","Presenter":["Lisa Parisi","Karen Janowski","Paul Bogush","Christine Southard"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Herricks UFSD"],"PresenterEmail":["lparisi@herricks.org"],"ScheduleSlot":"Session Six","Room":"207"},{"ID":"4","Class":"EduconConversation","ContextClass":null,"ContextID":null,"Created":1264893006,"CreatorID":"1039","RevisionID":null,"Title":"What If...In the Digital Age","Handle":"What_IfIn_the_Digital_Age","ShortDescription":"We are living in an era where left-brain thinking is no longer sufficient for success; a more holistic approach is required. Daniel Pink, in A Whole New Mind, argues that right-brain capabilities are just as important, if not more.  How does this play into school curriculum, pedagogy, and community? What is the value of visual studies and design in a 21st century school?","Description":"This presentation explores cross disciplinary units of study in school; particularly emphasizing visual studies. We will explore the way in which faculty try to make connections on a daily basis throughout all subject areas. Professional development, unit planning, identifying resources, and community involvement all help play a key role in this endeavor. The vision of The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is that the arts provide an unequaled opportunity to foster intellectual growth. The Arts are not merely an add-on, they play an essential role in developing a student's growth and preparing them to be critical, creative thinkers for their future. By schools embracing these right-brain capabilities; design, empathy, and creativity, we will equip students with the necessary skills to succeed in the 21st century. What are the challenges that surround this work? What structures need to be put in place in order to support this vision?","Link":["http:\/\/educonpresentation.wikispaces.com","http:\/\/www.rushartsonline.org"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"Interactive presentation involving group discussions. Teachers in several subject areas will show student work and will pose questions to the audience on educational beliefs.","Presenter":["Jessica Brown","Jeff Evans","Louis Mazza","Paul Wagenhoffer"],"PresenterAffiliation":["The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush","Philadelphia","PA"],"PresenterEmail":["jebrown@philasd.org"],"ScheduleSlot":"Session One","Room":"209"},{"ID":"65","Class":"EduconConversation","ContextClass":null,"ContextID":null,"Created":1264956221,"CreatorID":"877","RevisionID":null,"Title":"Youth Voices - A Social Network Where Teachers Nurture Student-to-Student Conversation","Handle":"Youth_Voices_-_A_Social_Network_Where_Teachers_Nurture_Student-to-Student_Conversation","ShortDescription":"On Youth Voices, students publish images, videos, audio, and text not just to communicate but to connect with each other in groups of passionate inquiry. National Writing Project and EdTechTalk teachers who have been building this site with their students for seven years. Come learn more about a multi-school, peer-to-peer social network.","Description":"Youth Voices:\r\n1. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net]Home[\/url]\r\n2. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net\/site-blog]New & Current[\/url]\r\n3. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net\/site-blog-list]Popular[\/url]\r\n4. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net\/node\/22573]Topics and Keywords[\/url]\r\n5. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net\/groupaudio\/full]Podcast[\/url]\r\n6. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net\/node\/26076]Allesia' Phone Log[\/url]\r\n7. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net\/video-gallery]Images, Videos, and VoiceThreads[\/url]\r\n8. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net\/node\/32350]Tribute Pic[\/url]\r\n9. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net\/node\/5383]Siskind White Comparison by Nick[\/url]\r\n10. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net\/node\/25455]Image Discussion[\/url]\r\n11. [url=http:\/\/youthvoices.net\/discussions\/full\/275?page=1]ORIGINAL Photo Discussion[\/url]\r\n12. 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If possible, we'll also see if we can webcast this as a special Teachers Teaching Teachers episode.","Presenter":["Paul Allison"],"PresenterAffiliation":["East-West School of International Studies and New York City Writing Project"],"PresenterEmail":["allisonpr@gmail.com"],"ScheduleSlot":"Session Five","Room":"311"}],"conditions":["MATCH (Title,Description,Presenter) AGAINST (\"Jessica Brown, Jeff Evans, Louis Mazza, Paul Wagenhoffer\")"]}