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Fall Virtual Conference
Over a thousand educators from all over the country connectedduring this unique professional development experience where people could attend in-person, online or both! The DEN Virtual Conference provided a unique opportunity to learn powerful ways to integrate digital media and Web 2.0 tools into your instruction as well as discover an abundance of resources to expand your own personal learning network.
Attendees had the flexibility to attend the DEN Virtual Conference online or in-person at one of many regional events hosted by the DEN Leadership Councils.
Virtual Presentation Schedule
Each sessions at the virtual conference were archived and are now available for download. Click on the name of a presentation to download it to your computer!
9 AM edt
Raise You’re Hand if You’re a Rock Star (download the slides)
Steve Dembo
Over 15 million blogs? More than 3 million Twitter users? Over 150,000 podcasts in iTunes? It may seem like there’s so much information out there already that you have nothing to contribute. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. The opportunities to be an innovator and expert have never been greater than they are right now. Seemingly ordinary, average, every day teachers are standing up and becoming Rock Star… and you can too!10 AM edt
No Mind Left Behind: Using Media to Reach Your Students
Jannita Demian and Matt Monjan
Has the art of teaching been lost for the science of instructing? Are we engaging or enraging students’ minds? By applying Howard Gardner’s work, Five Minds for the Future, we’ll explore how to use media including video, sound, and web 2.0 to foster lifelong learners and ensure no mind is left behind.11 AM edt
Understanding Your Students’ iBrains
Brad Fountain
The increased use of technology by students at all age ranges is having a profound impact on our brain physically. Neural connections are being made that prior to now did now exist. What does this mean for teachers, students, and parents? Is it possible for digital immigrants to ever catch up?12 PM edt
Power Up Your Professional Learning Network
Jennifer Dorman
Wouldn’t it be just awesome if all teachers had a “Magic Eight Ball” that we could turn to every time we had a question about instructional practice, technology or learning theory? It would provide resources, anecdotal experiences, practical application, and much more. Through the connective and collaborative power of online technologies we have access to a vast and vibrant network of educators that are infinitely more qualified than a Magic Eight Ball to provide ongoing, timely support and encouragement. Learn to Power Up your professional learning network with customized and interactive Web 2.0 applications.1 PM edt
Moving Beyond the Information Age
Scott Kinney
We live in an age where information on nearly every topic is only a few keystrokes away. Content consumers across the globe, and students in our very own classrooms, interact with content fundamentally differently than five years ago. As a result, academic success can no longer be defined as the recitation of mere facts and figures. Instead, the degree to which our students access global expertise, engage with content, and create meaning becomes increasingly important.2 PM edt
It’s in Your Pocket: Teaching Spectacularly with Cellphones
Hall Davidson
The technology wave that follows the web? Mobile. Cellphones text faster than email, spread video faster than cameras, and webcast in real time. They show assignments, document work, translate voice to text, podcast and interface with Web 2.0. Best thing: you and your students carry them
already! Explore which features adapt to educational goals. Examples are out there. The wave is here. Let’s learn to ride!3 PM edt
Raise You’re Hand if You’re a Rock Star (encore)
Steve Dembo
4 PM edt
No Mind Left Behind: Using Media to Reach Your Students (encore)
Jannita Demian and Matt Monjan
5 PM edt
Understanding Your Students’ iBrains
Brad Fountain
October 3rd, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Where are the local events this year?? It would be really nice to know as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Linda
October 7th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I will be hosting a South Florida event on October 25th on PGA Blvd.! Everyone who would like to attend is welcome!
Thanks,
Melissa
October 8th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Texas is hosting an in-person event on October 25 in Dallas. Watch the Texas DEN blog for details.
October 8th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Michigan is hosting a face2face in Haslett. Another is planned for Macomb Co.
October 8th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
New York will be hosting some in person events that day too. Stay tuned for more details on the NY DEN Blog.
October 9th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Can these events be simulcast at the DEN second Life auditorium?
October 9th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Massimo, we’re working on that. Stay tuned to the Second Life blog for updates.
October 10th, 2008 at 8:44 am
We’re hosting a meeting in Nashville at the Discovery Education Assessment Headquarters. Follow the TN blog for more details. Updated later today.
October 10th, 2008 at 9:19 am
The TN DEN LC is hosting an event at DE Assessment HQ in Nashville, TN! Hope to see you there!
October 10th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Is there some type of flyer we can print out to post around our schools? That would be wonderful!
October 10th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Just uploaded a flyer to the blog above.
October 10th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Can’t wait, should be another great DEN experience networking with everyone!
October 11th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Illinois educators, we’ll be hosting on Oct. 25 at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, details soon on the IL DEN Blog!
October 11th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Who is hosting in Collingswood, NJ? I’d love to help.
October 13th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Will the conference have play backs? I can attend live part of the day but have obligations in the afternoon. Thanks. Chris
October 14th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Stacy Kasse:
Here is a NJ leader:
Tonya Wilson
Technology Coordinator
tonyawilson@camden.k12.nj.us
Sumner School
www.sumnerelementary.org
1600 S. 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856)966-4269
October 15th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
How many CE hours will be awarded for online-only completion? How will we receive ce credit?
October 16th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Will there be anything held in MO?
October 17th, 2008 at 11:19 am
I am hosting a face to face meeting in Goodland, KS at the tech bldg for our district teachers. Any other teachers nearby are welcome to attend. Send me an e-mail: tgray352@gmail.com
October 17th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
MONTANA will be hosting an event now. For more information check out my web site http://url.ie/u0m
October 20th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I’ll probably be popping in online since I can’t attend a f2f session. Sounds like another good opportunity.
October 22nd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
What school is the Oct 25 in New Berlin Wi
October 23rd, 2008 at 7:05 am
How much is this? Can we do it online? Anything close to the Quad Cities (Rock Island/Moline, IL /Davenport,IA/Bettendorf, IA) or have we missed them? ASAP please
October 23rd, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Can’t wait to see and hear everyone again - virtually!
October 25th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
The Collingswood, NJ in-person event was great. Participant enjoyed themselves. Thanks, Lance, Shannon, and the DEN!!
October 26th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Will the sessions on Saturday be available for download? Thank you!
November 5th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Wish I would have known
Just received this email on Nov 5th and unfortunately missed a 2 day event in August in NJ close to my home.