Schedule

Day 1 – Monday April 29, 2013

AM SESSIONS:
EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL

Classroom Visits: Facilitator:
Welcome and overview in Media Center (8:15 AM)
Demonstration of a professional grade TV studio in operation (8:45 AM) Scott Didra
Jill Kuebler
(208)
Tour A:
  • Astronomy (9:08 – 9:30): using Prezi to create 3D models of constellations
 Andrew McConville
(Planetarium)
  • Math (9:31 – 9:49): using Cel.ly for student collaboration
 Kelly Lesko
(367)
  • Breakout Sessions (9:50 – 10:35) See list below
  • Social Studies (10:40 – 11:00): making international connections using ePals
 Brian Pum
(MMR)
  • Social Studies (11:01 – 11:21): utilizing digital portfolios for public policy research
 Marlo Smurda
(MMR)
**Lunch in the Administration Board Room (11:30 – 12:30 PM)**
Tour B:
  • English (9:08 – 9:30): using Moodle to create digital literature circles
 Steph Larkin
(566)
  • Math (9:31 – 9:49): interactive whiteboard use with SMART software and math equations
 Lori Babel
(515)
  • Breakout Sessions (9:50 – 10:35) See list below
  • Science (10:40 – 11:00): using Moodle forums to discuss current oceanographic issues
 Kim Kneller
(446)
  • Social Studies (11:01 – 11:21): mock elections fusing video production and collaborative presentation with Moodle
 Melissa Moxley
(310)
**Lunch in the Administration Board Room (11:30 – 12:30 PM)**
Tour C:
  • World Language (9:08 – 9:30): using iPads and Zooburst to practice Spanish verb tense
 Will Montepeque
(230)
  • Science (9:31 – 9:49): integration of Vernier lab probes in the classroom
 Steve Baier
(418)
  • Breakout Sessions (9:50 – 10:35) See list below
  • Social Studies: (10:40 – 11:00) using the Moodle as a blog forum for student led conceptual discussions and collaboration in a history classroom
 Melissa Montero
(528)
  • ESL (11:01 – 11:21): using iPods with English language learners for improved reading fluency
 Tammy Kita
(546)
**Lunch in the Administration Board Room (11:30 – 12:30 PM)**
Breakout Sessions:  
Technology Education: using Google Sketchup & the “Punch” Architecture Home Design suite to design and build a playhouse Scott Didra
Robotics: internationally recognized robotics team demonstration John Bradley

PM SESSIONS:
WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY

Classroom Visits: Facilitator:
Welcome and overview in Media Center (1:00 – 1:15 PM) Dr. Moyer
Tour A:
  • 2nd Grade (1:15 – 1:35 PM): using Glogster to facilitate an environmental project
 Jim Repischak
(205)
  • 4th Grade (1:45 – 2:05 PM): using Flash & animation to build a digital pinball machine
 Ross Cooper
(304)
  • 3rd Grade (2:05 – 2:25 PM): scratching the surface of computer programming
 Matthew
Weimann
(Computer Lab)
Tour B:
  • 3rd Grade (1:15 – 1:35 PM): Native American iMovies
 Lori Merrill
Lisa VanOrmer
(214)
  • 5th Grade (1:45 – 2:05 PM): using Mahara to create digital student portfolios
 Erin Murphy
Jennifer Diskin
(311 – 313)
  • 1st Grade (2:05 – 2:25 PM): using SmartBoards and iPads during Daily Five instruction
 Jackie Vogel
Dave Abruzzi
(109 – 112)
Tour C:
  • 4th Grade (1:15 – 1:35 PM): Lego Robotics demonstration
 Ross Cooper
(304)
  • Music (1:45 – 2:05 PM): student recordings for online review
 Erin Dry
(104)
  • 2nd Grade (2:05 – 2:25 PM): virtual postcards using iMovie
 Monica Parsell
(204)
Breakout Sessions:
Media Center (2:30 PM): integrating iPad in the classroom Ross Cooper
Computer Lab (2:30 PM): E-FOLIO: creating online displays for analysis that are used by administrators and teachers to plan for continuous improvement Dr. Torma
***Bus departs for Holiday Inn (3:00 PM)***

Day 2 – Tuesday April 30, 2013

AM SESSIONS – GROUP 1 (EYER & SHOEMAKER TOUR)
EYER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Classroom Visits: Facilitator:
Welcome and overview in the Media Center (8:00 – 8:30 AM) Dave Silfies
Tour A:
  • Language Arts (8:30 – 8:50): digital book trailer project
 Doug Hunsicker
Kelly Stellato
Molly Magro
(113)
  • World Language (8:55 – 9:15): Spanish fluency using the Nanogong module in Moodle
 Kim Kannenberg
(117)
  • Breakout Session #1 (9:20 – 9:50): using the Jason Project for STEM
 Sue Bauer
(504)
  • Breakout Session #2 (9:20 – 9:50): a student computer fair (this session will run in the Media Center during both breakout sessions)
 Doug Hunsicker
(Media Center)
  • Breakout Session #3 (9:55 – 10:25): facilitating paperless activities using Google Docs & Sites
 Kelsey Torpey
Beth Witte
(Media Center)
  • Breakout Session #4 (9:55 – 10:25): using technology to enhance the classroom of the special needs learner
 Jason Palmer
(511)
  • Communications (10:35 – 11:00): a tour of 7th grade Communications project
 Erin Knecht
Jennifer Najarian
(524 – 526)
  • Social Studies (11:05 – 11:25): travel agency presentations
 Amy Kaunitz
Kelly Stellato
Molly Magro
(621)
Tour B:
  • Language Arts (8:30 – 8:50): an interdisciplinary, in-depth study of the revolutionary war project with web 2.0 tools
 Lynn Champlin
(519)
  • Science – Physics (8:55 – 9:15): virtual Playground with Prezi
 Linda Maxon
Kelly Stellato
(111)
  • Breakout Session #1 (9:20 – 9:50): using the Jason Project for STEM
 Sue Bauer
(505)
  • Breakout Session #2 (9:20 – 9:50): a student computer fair (this session will run in the Media Center during both breakout sessions)
 Doug Hunsicker
(Media Center)
  • Breakout Session #3 (9:55 – 10:25): facilitating paperless activities using Google Docs & Sites
 Kelsey Torpey
Beth Witte
(Media Center)
  • Breakout Session #4 (9:55 – 10:25): using technology to enhance the classroom of the special needs learner
 Jason Palmer
(511)
  • Gifted (10:35 – 11:00): creating web pages with Google Sites
 Kelly Stellato
(634)
  • FCS (11:05 – 11:25): Foods and Nutrition students relate concepts learned at Eyer to their own kitchens at home!  Students prepare a meal for their families and highlight their experiences via moodle
 Alison Patchcoski
(FCS)
Tour C:
  • Social Studies (8:30 – 8:50): creating an interactive social studies textbook using iBook
 Denise Brosky
(503)
  • Algebra 2 (8:55 – 9:15): flipped classroom project
 Joanne Lusignea
(650)
  • Breakout Session #1 (9:20 – 9:50): using the Jason Project for STEM
 Sue Bauer
(505)
  • Breakout Session #2 (9:20 – 9:50): a student computer fair (this session will run in the Media Center during both breakout sessions)
 Doug Hunsicker
(Media Center)
  • Breakout Session #3 (9:55 – 10:25): facilitating paperless activities using Google Docs & Sites
 Kelsey Torpey
Beth Witte
(Media Center)
  • Breakout Session #4 (9:55 – 10:25): using technology to enhance the classroom of the special needs learner
 Jason Palmer
(511)
  • Science (10:35 – 11:00): virus and Bacteria Glogsters
 Molly Magro
Kelly Stellato
(Media Center)
  • Technology Education (11:05 – 11:25): iPads in technology education
 Steve Braglio
(525)
Bus departs for lunch (11:25)
**Lunch in the Administration Board Room (11:30 – 12:30 PM)**

AM SESSIONS – GROUP 2 (LMMS & WESCOSVILLE TOUR)
LOWER MACUNGIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Classroom Visits: Facilitator:
Welcome and overview in the Media Center (8:00 – 8:30 AM) Suzanne Vincent
Tour A:
  • Communications (8:45 – 9:20): musical analysis and collaborative review using Google Sites
 Kathi Schlier
(613)
  • Math (9:30 – 10:05): incorporating Classroom Response Systems into a middle school math class
 Denine Williams
(511)
  • Math (10:15 – 10:50): Polycom bridge system: connecting accelerated math students to classrooms across the district
 Chris Kollar
(514)
Tour B:
  • Music (8:45 – 9:20): using iMovie, Garageband, Finale and Flip cameras to compose original music videos
 Megan Tucker
(204)
  • Communications: (9:30 – 10:05): book Trailers Using Animoto
 Pam Vogrin
(408)
  • Language Arts (10:15 – 10:50): digital book advertisements using iMovie
 Alice Boulrice
(424)
Tour C:
  • Business Department (8:45 – 9:20): introducing and creating websites using Dreamweaver
 Rett Fischer
(507)
  • Language Arts (9:30 – 10:05): author websites and web 2.0 tools
 Tanya Scisly
(418)
  • Language Arts (10:15 – 10:50): using NoodleTools and PhotoStory to create a digital re-telling of the Revolutionary War
 Joan Keiper
Janet Spence
(Media Center)
Media Center Breakout Sessions (11:00 AM):
Distance Learning: Polycom cameras are used to deliver and/or receive instruction across the district Patrick Campbell
Chris Kollar
(514)
District Dashboard: creating and using online displays of district and school demographics, student achievement, financial and personnel data Dr. Torma
(Media Center)
Depart LMMS (11:25 AM)
**Lunch in the Administration Board Room (11:30 – 12:30 PM)**

PM SESSIONS -GROUP 1 (EYER & SHOEMAKER TOUR)
SHOEMAKER ELEMENTARY

Classroom Visits: Facilitator:
Orchestra Performance upon guests arrival
Welcome and overview in Media Center (1:00 – 1:15 PM)
Chimes Choir Performance
Tour A:
  • Kindergarten (1:15 – 1:35 PM): SMARTboard technology for phonic skill development
 Krista Colville
(K3P)
  • 3rd Grade (1:45 – 2:05 PM): common language arts assessment via Moodle and ePals
 Laurie Hillanbrand
(36)
  • 2nd Grade (2:05 – 2:25 PM): digital biographies using PhotoStory
 Anne Finnegan
(26)
Tour B:
  • 3rd Grade (1:15 – 1:35 PM): creating simple machine projects using Blabberize and Voki
 Heather Arnold
Anjie Hoffman
(31)
  • ESL (1:45 – 2:05 PM): using iPods and apps in the classroom with English language learners
 Linda Williams
(ESL)
  • Art (2:05 – 2:25 PM): using Google Sketchup, 4th grade students designed building renditions of the Allentown Arena for Phantoms hockey team
 Jeff Shreck
(Art)
Tour C:
  • 4th Grade (1:15 – 1:35 PM): web 2.0 geography project
 Kim Exaros
(42)
  • Music (1:45 – 2:05 PM): recording student performances using Audacity
 Lindsay Super
(Music)
  • 2nd Grade (2:05 – 2:25 PM): using Voki for student project creation
 Rebekah Shreck
(25)
Media Center Breakout Session (2:30 PM): integrating iPads into Daily 5, Centers, WIN and Instruction Patty Arnold
***Bus departs for Holiday Inn (3:00 PM)***

PM SESSIONS – GROUP 2 (LMMS & WESCOSVILLE TOUR)
WESCOSVILLE ELEMENTARY

Classroom Visits: Facilitator:
Welcome and overview in Media Center (1:00 – 1:15 PM) Tara Desiderio
Tour A:
  • Kindergarten (1:15 – 1:35 PM): iPads in Kindergarten
 Megan Sly-Schueck
(122)
  • 3rd Grade (1:45 – 2:05 PM): student designed dream house with Google
 Drew Hinkel
Michael Mauro
(105 – 107)
  • 4th Grade (2:05 – 2:25 PM): QR codes in the classroom
 Savina Stangil
(206)
Tour B:
  • 2nd Grade (1:15 – 1:35 PM): iMovie STEM-based musical project
 Paula Fehlinger
(119)
  • 4th Grade (1:45 – 2:05 PM): digital book trailers using Animoto and Google Docs
 Robyn Healy
(205)
  • Special Education (2:05 – 2:25 PM): using iPads in the autistic classroom
 Mike Behr
(123)
Tour C:
  • 3rd Grade (1:15 – 1:35 PM): bid for the Olympics project with Prezi
 Samantha Moyer
Drew Hinkel
Michael Mauro
Jennifer Hanssen
Kim Henry
Drew Hinkel
(102)
  • 5th Grade (1:45 – 2:05 PM): ePortfolio built with Mahara
 Dave Flannery
(204)
  • Data Teams (2:05 – 2:25 PM): data analysis teams at the elementary level
 Michele James
(Media Center
Media Center Breakout Session (2:30 PM): demonstration of Lego Mindstorm Robotics Kendy Schiffert
Robyn Healy
(Media Center)
***Bus departs for Holiday Inn (3:00 PM)***
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