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Schedule
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Session #
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Topic
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Presenter
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Description
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8:00
8:30 am
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Registration
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8:30
9:45 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 1
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Photoshop
Phun
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Betty Owen
Media Center Computer Lab
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Learn Photoshop tips and tricks...
take an average photo and make it great!
- Use the cloning tool to take
unwanted objects out of a photo, like telephone wires, glare on glasses, etc.
- Add type with a drop shadow, or
use bevel and emboss for a 3-D effect.
- Blend several photos together to
make a montage for print or web.
- Record an action to perform the
same task over and over.
- Use artistic filters to turn
your photo into a work of art!
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8:30
9:45 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 1
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Using
SMARTboards
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Vera
Baxley A204
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An
introduction for teachers to various aspects of the SMARTboard beginning with
the design of the board and the technology behind it. Demonstrations will
include: how to use Ink Aware to turn
written words into text; becoming familiar with the Gallery and all that it
entails. Procedures on how teachers can create their own lesson plans and
using the SMARTboards new Concept -Mapping Software from SMART ideas which
lets you capture and display ideas and their relationships in a clear
graphical way. You can also create simple cause-and -effect concept maps or
more complex ones depending on your grade level and subject that is taught.
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8:30
9:45 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 1
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Expanding
and Enriching Instruction Using Interwrite Boards
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Interwrite
Company Theater
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8:30
9:45 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 1
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Document
Cameras
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Kelly
Johnson B208
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This
session will demonstrate how to set up the document camera, use the software,
and implement best practices with technology. Also included is how the
document camera can be used with the SmartBoard with examples of how
classroom teachers effectively use the document camera in their classrooms.
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8:30
9:45 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 1
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Accessing
Assessment Data Online for Elementary/Middle School Teachers
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Denise Vereen F106
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Use Horry
County Schools Data Tools: Online Assessment Services to retrieve your students
MAP, PACT, and HSAP results and the NWEAs Reports site to view current MAP
results and student MAP growth over time. The session will also include
information about resources that will help you understand your MAP
data/reports and how to use the data to improve instruction.
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8:30
9:45 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 1
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Web 2.0:
Its a Different World
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Cathy
Nelson D109
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Do your
kids know more about MySpace, Facebook, and file sharing sites than you? Blogging, pod casting, and social
networking are all the rage in this 2.0 world. Dont continue to fall behind! Come to this
session to get an overview of web 2.0 and see how these tools can enhance the
learning in your own classroom.
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8:30
9:45 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 1
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Digital
Video: Formats and file conversions
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David
Bell A203
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Do you know about MPG, WMV, and AVI files? Do you want to
understand more about these and other types of file extensions? Do you want
to be able to convert files from one format to another? This session will
provide the basics of video files and how to manipulate the files for your
use in instructional packages.
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8:30
9:45 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 1
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Using HCS' New Email System:
Microsoft Outlook
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Ashley Gasperson F110
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An
overview of HCSs move to Microsoft Outlook email.
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9:45
10:00 am
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Break
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10:00
11:15 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 2
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Using SMARTboards
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Vera
Baxley A204
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An
introduction for teachers to various aspects of the SMARTboard
beginning with the design of the board and the technology behind it.
Demonstrations will include: how to
use Ink Aware to turn written words into text; becoming familiar with the
Gallery and all that it entails. Procedures on how teachers can create their
own lesson plans and using the SMARTboards new
Concept -Mapping Software from SMART ideas which lets you capture and display
ideas and their relationships in a clear graphical way. You can also create
simple cause-and -effect concept maps or more complex ones depending on your
grade level and subject that is taught.
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10:00
11:15 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 2
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Photoshop
Phun
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Betty
Owen F110
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Learn Photoshop tips and tricks...
take an average photo and make it great!
- Use the cloning tool to take
unwanted objects out of a photo, like telephone wires, glare on glasses, etc.
- Add type with a drop shadow, or
use bevel and emboss for a 3-D effect.
- Blend several photos together to
make a montage for print or web.
- Record an action to perform the
same task over and over.
- Use artistic filters to turn
your photo into a work of art!
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10:00
11:15 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 2
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Expanding
and Enriching Instruction Using Interwrite Boards
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Interwrite
Company Theater
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10:00
11:15 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 2
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PowerPoint
for the Classroom
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MaryBeth
Roach D109
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Demonstrations for teachers &
educators on ways that they can use PowerPoint in the classroom to enhance
their lessons. Also, during this time
teachers/educators will create a PowerPoint for their classroom.
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10:00
11:15 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 2
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Pod
casting
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Todd
Scholl A203
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Pod casting - Neil Postman once
said, "The clearest way to see through a culture is to attend to its
tools for conversation." As the internet creates new ways for students
to communicate, teachers must be able to show students how to use these media
effectively. Come learn about pod casting, an exciting new medium that allows
your students to write for a global audience and take advantage of 21st
century communication tools.
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10:00
11:15 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 2
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Knowitall.org
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Andrea
Thorpe, SC ETV staff B208
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Knowitall.org is ETV's free,
Web-based multimedia portal featuring a
collection of interactive sites
for K-12 teachers, parents, and students.
You'll find award- winning, animated games and simulations, virtual
field trips, research resources, close-up investigations of the environment
and much more! This session will
introduce you to this valuable educational tool that can enhance learning by
allowing children
to
interact with quality, standards-based information and content. Come take a
fun, in-depth tour and become a certified Knowitall!
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10:00
11:15 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 2
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Primary Sources
at The Library of Congress and on the Internet
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Frank and
Cathy Moore F106
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Frank and
Cathy Moore have spent one week during the last two summers becoming Library
of Congress ambassadors. During their summer institutes at the Library of Congress
they have learned a lot about what is (and isn't) available as online primary
sources. During this 75 minute session they will share as much as the can
about what they have learned. (If you have a laptop that can access the
Internet, feel free to bring it to the session. Be advised that no technical
support will be available if you can not easily connect to the HCS network at
the ATA.)
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10:00
11:15 am
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Concurrent
Sessions 2
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In-School Studios - More than just
for Breakfast Shows
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Brian Roessler B206
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This session will explore just a
couple of the programs and videos you can create with the equipment in your
in-school studio. Ideas include But
are in no way limited to:
Principal Messages
Video Yearbook
Theme Shows
School Concerts
Video Assemblies
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11:15
12:00 pm
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Lunch
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Lunch
presented by Culinary Arts at the ATA
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Must
register through SD Online before 10/23/2007 for lunch. Menu: Soup, muffin,
tea or water, desert $5.00
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11:45
12:30 pm
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Exploratorium
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Explore, Educate,
Visit, & Partner
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HCS
Teachers
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Sign-up
for this exploration session to display your best ideas, lessons,
assignments, teaching strategies, or just about anything that works in your
classroom thats related to technology! This is your chance to share!!! Only
register for this session if you agree to participate with a display. Staff
Development points awarded for participation only. The room will be open for
anyone to browse.
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12:30
1:45
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Concurrent
Sessions 3
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Expanding
and Enriching Instruction Using Interwrite Boards
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Interwrite
Company D109
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12:30
1:45
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Concurrent
Sessions 3
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Web
graphics/photos... what works and what doesn't
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Betty
Owen F110
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Learn the "do's and
don'ts" about adding graphics and photos to web pages.
- Size does matter - the smaller
the better!
- Resize photos from your digital
camera even if you don't have a photo editing program on your computer.
- Which is better, gif or jpeg?
- Use several photos to make an
eye catching web banner.
- How to use repeating background
images in your web pages.
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12:30
1:45
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Concurrent
Sessions 3
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EBSCO
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Berry McMurray B202
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Learn
more about: Student
Research Center,
Kids Search, Searchauaurus, EBSCOhost, and EBSCOadmin. EBSCO tools can and do
make a difference in the classroom. (computers will be shared by
participants)
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12:30
1:45 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 3
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StreamlineSC
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Donna
Thompson, SC Streamline staff B208
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Let us
help you address the variety of learning styles in your classroom with ETV
StreamlineSC. Did you know...there is free access available to over 5,000
videos, 39,000+ video clips correlated to the SC Standards, as well as articles,
songs, sound effects, historical speeches, an historical events calendar,
quizzes, lesson plans, writing prompts and much more? Learn how easy it is to enhance your
lessons with instructional gems to motivate your students.
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12:30 1:45
pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 3
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Pushing
PowerPoint to a Higher Level
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Barbara Schlidt Theater
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Middle/High
School level
Tired of those busy PP slides and
students reading tons of text to an audience that is not listening?
PP is a powerful presentation tool
if effectively planned, designed and presented. This session focuses on note taking that is
easily transferable to PP, recommendations for planning slides utilizing the 6x6 guidelines, the
notes field for public speaking and other hints to push PP to a higher
level.
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12:30
1:45 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 3
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Digital
Photography Across the Curriculum
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Sandra
Snyder A103
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This is a basic level
digital camera class that welcomes all levels but will introduce the bare
essentials of digital photography. Topics include basic operation of a digital
camera,
photo composition, camera controls, uploading and saving images,
and basic image enhancement for creative use along with some ideas on how to
incorporate it into your specific subject area. You are encouraged to bring along your own
digital camera to follow along with hands on activities, but this is not
mandatory to take this session.
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12:30
1:45 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 3
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Enliven Your Teaching with the Promethean Board
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Doris
Parker A203
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Involve your students in learning with your Promethean board.
Locate online activities and existing flipcharts to streamline your planning.
Infuse motion, color, and special effects into class activities with
strategies for direct instruction, practice, and assessment. Let the
Promethean board and ACTIVstudio v3 software enliven your teaching.
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12:30
1:45 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 3
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Accessing
Assessment Data Online for High School
Teachers
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Denise Vereen F106
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Use Horry
County Schools Data Tools: Online Assessment Services to retrieve your students
MAP, PACT, and HSAP results and the NWEAs Reports site to view current MAP
results and student MAP growth over time. The session will also include
information about resources that will help you understand your MAP
data/reports and how to use the data to improve instruction.
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1:45
2:00 pm
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Break
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2:15
3:30 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 4
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How to
use a SMARTboard to supplement high school
instruction
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Jason
Manley A204
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This session will present one
science teachers utilization of a SMARTboard in a
high school classroom. Examples and techniques will be demonstrated.
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2:15
3:30 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 4
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Expanding
and Enriching Instruction Using Interwrite Boards
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Interwrite
Company Theater
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2:15
3:30 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 4
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Abracadabra!
Its your Applied Magic!
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Brian Roessler B206
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This session will explore how you
can do more than just input video and output a show with your Applied Magic all-in-one
video editing machine. Topics will
include:
Color Correction
Input Selection
Use of Graphics
Use of Music
Voiceovers
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2:15
3:30 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 4
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From Paper & Pencils to
Digital Storytelling
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Cathy
Nelson D109
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Digital Storytelling
has become all the rage. See what
tools are there to make digital storytelling a possibility in your
classroom. Use high tech cutting edge
equipment all the way down to yard sale purchased items on your shoestring
budget. Get the creative juices flowing in your classroom through digital
storytelling projects.
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2:15
3:30 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 4
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Using
Titlewave
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Karei
Swift B202
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Destiny
is a powerful tool that helps you quickly and easily
identify the best titles to meet your book and reading needs. You can
search using up to 13 criteria, including keywords, Dewey, languages,
reviews, and awards. Join us for an in-depth look at how to use this free
tool available to Horry
County teachers.
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2:15
3:30 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 4
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Podcasting
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Todd
Scholl A203
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Podcasting
- Neil Postman once said, "The clearest way to see through a culture is
to attend to its tools for conversation." As the internet creates new
ways for students to communicate, teachers must be able to show students how
to use these media effectively. Come learn about pod casting, an exciting new
medium that allows your students to write for a global audience and take
advantage of 21st century communication tools.
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2:15
3:30 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 4
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Using HCS' New Email System:
Microsoft Outlook
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Ashley Gasperson F110
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An
overview of HCSs move to Microsoft Outlook email.
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2:15
3:30 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 4
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Streamline
Builders
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Donna
Thompson, SC Streamline staff B208
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Learn how to create a Quiz,
Assignment and/or a Writing Prompt in ETV StreamlineSC. You need to have a Streamline (United
Streaming) account and be familiar with Streamline before taking this class.
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2:15
3:30 pm
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Concurrent
Sessions 4
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Online
Instruction
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Peggy
Latham F106
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