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MaineLearns | New Media Lab | Conference Registration MLTI iTEAM Conference Engaging Students and Educators in a Partnership for Learning Updated: May 10, 2005 Session Descriptions and Schedule
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Session 1 9:30 am to 10:20 am Barrows 123 Pod Casting 101 Doug Snow and Bob Trikakis, Apple Computer Imagine running your own radio station, without having to worry about all the technical details, engineers, towers, and such. Well, Podcasting may allow you to do just this and more. Podcasting is quickly becoming an Internet buzzword and the latest technology craze as it literally gains thousands of users and “podcasters” each day. This session will introduce you to Podcasting, take you through the steps of finding and listening to podcasts, as well as show you how to use the Macintosh OS as a tool to create, manage, and share your own Podcast. Although Podcasting was named after the iPod, you do not need to have an iPod to Podcast or listen to Podcasts. Barrows 131 How to Manage a Help Desk Jeff Mao, Coordinator of Educational Technology, Department of Ed. A discussion about effective methods for providing technical support. Some specific methods for troubleshooting will be covered as well as ideas about how to organize your help desk so that it can provide just-in-time support as well as be proactive and reduce trouble-calls in the future.Tech specifications or needs: a desire to provide service to your "clients". Barrows 133 Using the Maine Memory Network to Bring Local History to Life Steve Bromage, Maine Historical Society During this session you will participate in a hands-on demonstration of the Maine Memory Network and discuss local history projects made possible and supported by it. The Maine Memory Network (www.mainememory.net) is a statewide digital museum, developed by the Maine Historical Society, that enables historical societies, museums, and libraries throughout Maine to share their collections through one centralized, Web accessible database. The site provides teachers, students, and the general public with unprecedented access to a constantly growing digital archive of primary source documents (currently almost 10,000) of local, state, and national significance contributed by 160 organizations from every corner of Maine. DP Corbett 109 Introduction to Max/MSP/Jitter: A Graphical Programming Environment for Real-Time Interaction Karl-Otto Von Oertzen, Graduate Student University of Maine New Media, Art Max/MSP/Jitter is a graphical environment for music, audio, and multimedia. In use worldwide for over fifteen years by performers, composers, artists, teachers, and students, Max/MSP is the way to make your computer do things that reflect your individual ideas and dreams.Max is the kern of that environment Msp is enables you to do very dynamic Audio Processing Jitter is useful to anyone interested in real-time video processing, custom effects, 2D/3D graphics, audio/visual interaction, data visualization, and analysis. This workshop will introduce you to this environment, how to use it, and explore some of the huge variety of applications that can be created with Max/msp/jitter. Session limit is 10 on a “first come, first served” basis. DP Corbett 113 Creating Fun and Easy Digital Video with Apple iMovie Sheridan Kelley, University of Maine While iMovie is a model of simplicity, its speed and high quality make it an ideal candidate for putting together video material in a very fast and painless manner. This introductory class will provide the foundation for more advanced applications in digital video. During the course of this workshop students will learn the essential basics of downloading video images from a digital camcorder to the iMovie program. Next, the students will learn how to edit the footage for content, add titles, an audio clip, and export it to Quick Time. Jenness 100 The Hype and the Real in our Digital Age Michael Grillo, The University of Maine The Hype and the Real in our Digital Age asks just what real changes the digital age has brought about? In a world of media hype and gizmo sales, how do we step back and consider just what has come out of the digital world in both our daily lives and society at large? Jenness 102 Maine's History Comes Alive with Technology Chris Frank and Chris Corey, Intelligent Spatial Technologies The iPointer™ System delivers on demand up-to-date Information about user-selected landmarks and geospatial objects. While most location-enabled technologies answer the question “Where am I?” the iPointer™ System also answers the question “What's that over there?” The iPointer™ System provides information about user-selected objects by applying the pointing selection method. For example, a traveler can point the iPointer™ client device at an old church and learn when it was built and who was the architect. In this session you will learn how the iPointer works and how it can be included into history lessons of Maine. Jenness 104 To be announced........ Jenness 106 Digital Photo Portraiture, Fast and Easy Bill Kuykendall, New Media Program, UMaine A hands-on workshop in digital portraiture. Participants will learn to make dramatic professional-quality portraits using digital cameras and natural studio lighting found in commonplace settings. Everyone who participates will photograph another person and be photographed using cameras provided by the workshop. Jenness 108 Creating Databases Barbara Greenstone, MLTI Databases are great for organizing research information and schoolwork, but did you know that it could be used for keeping track of your CDs, friend’s addresses, and sport statistics? Learn to put pictures and graphics with your information and to utilize this powerful tool for all your needs Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Top Session 2 10:30 am to 11:20 am Barrows 123 Pod Casting 101 Doug Snow and Bob Trikakis, Apple Computer Imagine running your own radio station, without having to worry about all the technical details, engineers, towers, and such. Well, Podcasting may allow you to do just this and more. Podcasting is quickly becoming an Internet buzzword and the latest technology craze as it literally gains thousands of users and “podcasters” each day. This session will introduce you to Podcasting, take you through the steps of finding and listening to podcasts, as well as show you how to use the Macintosh OS as a tool to create, manage, and share your own Podcast. Although Podcasting was named after the iPod, you do not need to have an iPod to Podcast or listen to Podcasts. Barrows 131 How to Manage a Help Desk Jeff Mao, Coordinator of Educational Technology, Department of Ed. A Discussion about effective methods for providing technical support. Some specific methods for troubleshooting will be covered as well as ideas about how to organize your help desk so that it can provide just-in-time support as well as be proactive reduce trouble-calls in the future.Tech specifications or needs: a desire to provide service to your "clients". ` Barrows 133 Bringing Maine History to Life Steve
Bromage, Maine Historical Society and Philip W. Sugg Middle School in
Lisbon Falls
Join teacher Richard Moore and students from Philip W. Sugg Middle
School in Lisbon Falls to learn about their foray into local
history. This year, the Sugg students worked closely with members
of the Lisbon Falls Historical Society and staff from the Maine
Historical Society to explore the history of their community, and
to share that history on the Maine Memory Network. The students
did research, learned to handle and catalog historic documents, and
then scanned and uploaded them to the Maine Memory Network where the
documents are accessible to people across Maine. Learn about and
see their project!DP Corbett 109 How to Manage 600 Laptops- The iTEAM at Auburn Middle School John Jaques and Auburn Middle School’s ITEAM Visit our web site - http://ams.auburnschl.edu/iteam.html . Come and learn about our iTeam application process and see the AMS iTeam work log where our students fill out 10 work log sheets and earn a free tee shirt! Our iTeam helps with a wide range of problem solving and trouble shooting. This session will show you what we do and how we go about doing it! DP Corbett 113 Creating Fun and Easy Digital Video with Apple iMovie Sheridan Kelley, University of Maine While iMovie is a model of simplicity, its speed and high quality make it an ideal candidate for putting together video material in a very fast and painless manner. This introductory class will provide the foundation for more advanced applications in digital video. During the course of this workshop students will learn the essential basics of downloading video images from a digital camcorder to the iMovie program. Next, the students will learn how to edit the footage for content, add titles, an audio clip, and export it to Quick Time. Jenness 100 Internet Safety Erin Brockette, Zoey’s Room The Internet can be fun but there are also some risks. Learn how to enjoy the benefits of the World Wide Web in a safe environment. Jenness 102 Entrepreneurship in Maine's High-tech Economy: Idea to Product Chris Frank, Intelligent Spatial Technologies With software developer being considered a major component of Maine's creative economy initiative participants of this session will gain real life insight about starting an Information Technology company in Maine. Jenness 104 Healthy Computing and Ergonomic Research John Robbins, Technology Integrators and Collaborators As part of TIC's research project into the ergonomics of laptop computing for MLTI students, this workshop provides practical recommendations for student behaviors, strategies for creating a healthy interaction with computers and innovative furniture solutions for the 21st century classroom. Learn more about current ergonomic research and how work style, ergonomics, somatic awareness, stress management, regeneration, vision care and fitness play a role in healthy laptop computing. Jenness 106 Digital Photo Portraiture, Fast and Easy Bill Kuykendall, New Media Program, UMaine A hands-on workshop in digital portraiture. Participants will learn to make dramatic professional-quality portraits using digital cameras and natural studio lighting found in commonplace settings. Everyone who participates will photograph another person and be photographed using cameras provided by the workshop. Jenness 108 Creating Databases Barbara Greenstone, MLTI Databases are great for organizing research information and schoolwork, but did you know that it could be used for keeping track of your CDs, friend’s addresses, and sport statistics? Learn to put pictures and graphics with your information and to utilize this powerful tool for all your needs. Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Top Session 3 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm Barrows 123 iPhoto and Beyond Melanie Chasse, Training Coordinator, MLTI, Apple Computer iPhoto is more than digital pictures. Students and teachers alike can use the iPhoto software to breath like into presentations, poetry, stories, and books. During this session you will learn: how to import pictures and the file types that work with iPhoto, how to organize your images into libraries, how to make a slideshow, how to turn your images into a QuickTime movie, and how to export them for use in another application, like AppleWorks. A question and answer session will be included. If you have already done some neat stuff with iPhoto bring it to show the Apple trainer! We love to see what our students have created. Barrows 131 Trouble Shooting Tips and Tricks Crystal Priest, Guilford Schools Things won't print? Can't get on the network? Your World Book is gone? Come learn how to solve these simple problems and other problems that arise in the classroom. Beware...you may learn some "cool" tricks, too. Barrows 133 Exploring Art with AccessOnline Stacy Rodenberger Coordinator of School Programs, Portland Museum of Art Discover AccessOnline during this hands-on session! The Portland Museum of Art is creating a new interactive web site aligned with the Maine Learning Results for middle school students. Explore 19th century American art and architecture through innovative games and activities and get to know the Museum's collection in a whole new way. DP Corbett 109 The Fred C. Wescott Middle School ITEAM, Westbrook This iTEAM is doing great things in their school! Come and hear about their projects, help desk, and techniques for trouble shooting and assisting technology users in their school. DP Corbett 113 Creating Fun and Easy Digital Video with Apple iMovie Will Martel, University of Maine Hutchinson Center While iMovie is a model of simplicity, its speed and high quality make it an ideal candidate for putting together video material in a very fast and painless manner. This introductory class will provide the foundation for more advanced applications in digital video. During the course of this workshop students will learn the essential basics of downloading video images from a digital camcorder to the iMovie program. Next, the students will learn how to edit the footage for content, add titles, an audio clip, and export it to Quick Time. Jenness 100 Internet Scavenger Hunt Erin Brockette, Zoey’s Room Learn different ways to search online as you participate in our Scavenger Hunt. Audience targeted is 6th – 8th grade girls Jenness 102 GIS on the Internet Larry Harwood, Maine Office of Information Technology Interactive viewing and use of selected GIS websites with focus on Maine sites and new air photography. Jenness 104 Screen Recording John Robbins, Technology Integrators and Collaborators Using Snapz Pro 2.0.1 with Movies from Ambrosia Software, learn how to create movies of your computer screen while you narrate your own computer skills "How To video." Students can use the free trial version for the day, write scripts, and create a short QuickTime movie to demonstrate their iBook knowledge Jenness 106 Writing Technical Documentation Jim Moulton, Jim Moulton.org All great tech support leaves documentation (steps on how it is done) behind. Come learn how easy it is to write technical documentation like a pro! Jenness 108 Creative Music Technology Alan Kaschaub, Instructor of Music, University of Southern Maine This session will help show the power of the Macintosh platform as an aid to teaching and learning music. A special emphasis will be placed on musical creativity. Please bring your headphones. Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Top Session 4 1:10 pm to 2:00 pm Barrows 123 iPhoto and Beyond Melanie Chasse, Training Coordinator, MLTI, Apple Computer iPhoto is more than digital pictures. Students and teachers alike can use the iPhoto software to breath like into presentations, poetry, stories, and books. During this session you will learn: how to import pictures and the file types that work with iPhoto, how to organize your images into libraries, how to make a slideshow, how to turn your images into a QuickTime movie, and how to export them for use in another application, like AppleWorks. A question and answer session will be included. If you have already done some neat stuff with iPhoto bring it to show the Apple trainer! We love to see what our students have created. Barrows 131 Trouble Shooting Tips and Tricks Crystal Priest, Guilford Schools Things won't print? Can't get on the network? Your World Book is gone? Come learn how to solve these simple problems and other problems that arise in the classroom. Beware...you may learn some "cool" tricks, too. Barrows 133 Exploring Art with AccessOnline Stacy Rodenberger Coordinator of School Programs, Portland Museum of Art Discover AccessOnline during this hands-on session! The Portland Museum of Art is creating a new interactive web site aligned with the Maine Learning Results for middle school students. Explore 19th century American art and architecture through innovative games and activities and get to know the Museum's collection in a whole new way. DP Corbett 109 Web Design and Storytelling Margaretha Haughwout, New Media Student, University of Maine Students will learn the basics of making a webpage through a short, hyperlinked digital story. Having DreamWeaver, or a trial version installed previous to the session will be helpful but not required. Session limit is 15 on a “first come, first served” basis. DP Corbett 113 Creating Fun and Easy Digital Video with Apple iMovie Will Martel, University of Maine Hutchinson Center While iMovie is a model of simplicity, its speed and high quality make it an ideal candidate for putting together video material in a very fast and painless manner. This introductory class will provide the foundation for more advanced applications in digital video. During the course of this workshop students will learn the essential basics of downloading video images from a digital camcorder to the iMovie program. Next, the students will learn how to edit the footage for content, add titles, an audio clip, and export it to Quick Time. Jenness 100 The X-5 Challenge Erin Brockette, Zoey’s Room This new program that is in development is a health and nutrition program that ties a dockable pedometer / heart rate watch to an online video game. We’ve partnered with Penbay Medical Hospital and the Penobscot YMCA on development and are participating in research and design. Are there middle school kids out there who would like to learn more and maybe participate on an advisory group? Come and see what this is all about and maybe even get more involved! Jenness 102 GIS on the Internet Larry Harwood, Maine Office of Information Technology Interactive viewing and use of selected GIS websites with focus on Maine sites and new air photography. Jenness 104 Digitally Recording Oral Histories: iPod, iTalk, and More John Robbins, Technology Integrators and Collaborators Receive practical hardware and software solutions, interviewing strategies and project management ideas to connect students & teachers to the rich living histories of family and community as these projects bring social studies curriculum to life. Jenness 106 E-mail Etiquette 101 Jim Moulton, Jim Moulton.org E-mail is a great communication tool. Learn to use this tool effectively: making your message clear, easily understood, and appropriate for all receivers. Jenness 108 Creative Music Technology Alan Kaschaub, Instructor of Music, University of Southern Maine This session will help show the power of the Macintosh platform as an aid to teaching and learning music. A special emphasis will be placed on musical creativity. Please bring your headphones. |