Open Light Conference 2

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Details

Time: 8 AM - 5 PM

Date: January 10, 2009

Location: Socorro High School

 

Districts

  • Socorro

  • T or C

  • LCPS

  • Dexter

  • Lordsburg

  • Also invited will be area Laptop Learning Initiative schools & NM Librarians

 

Please share this offer with NM educators!

 

Register Here

 

LInk to Registration Form

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=4BIxWZSwG0l_2bRqMgt8noOA_3d_3d

 

Schedule

 

Time             Sessions                                  Location

8 – 8:30 am    Check in & Hospitality Table                  Socorro High School Library

8:30 – 9 am    Welcome Session                                   Socorro High School Library

                         Holly and Susie

 

•    What is Open Light?

o    http://openlight.pbwiki.com

o   Open Light Conference #3

•    What is RETA and what are webinars?

o    http://reta.nmsu.edu

o    http://webinars.nmsu.edu

•    What is NMSTE?

o    http://nmste.wikispaces.com

•    Raffle, Goodies, Etc.

•    Lunch Recommendations 

9 am -12 pm    Breakout Session 1 - See grid below

12-1:30 pm    Lunch on your own*    *RETA Instructors and Open Light Facilitators meeting

1:30-4:30 pm    Breakout Session 2  - See grid below

4:30-5 pm      Closing Session

 

 

Breakout Sessions

 

Location

9-12 Morning Session

1:30-4:30 Afternoon Session

Lab 1

Getting started with GIMP

Open Source (no licensing fee) Photo Editing Software

-Kerry Forsythe & Miley Grandjean - RETA Staff

Getting started with GIMP

Open Source (no licensing fee) Photo Editing Software

-Kerry Forsythe & Miley Grandjean - RETA Staff

Lab 2

Moodle Activities: Beyond the Basics

Spend the morning getting a preview of different Moodle Activities to integrate into your course. Use the afternoon to practice in a supportive envirionment with the support of experienced Moodlers.

-Sandy Johnson, T or C RETA Instructor

Lab 3

*Please bring headphones and computer microphone with you if you have one*

Voicethread and other Interactive Tools*

Extend your knowledge of interactive new Web 2.0 tools such as Wordle and Voicethread. Find out how they are being used in classrooms.

-Tina Glatz, LCPS RETA Instructor

 

Introduction to Educational Podcasting*

What is podcasting and how can it be used for teaching and learning?

- Cynthia Medina, RETA Staff

Lab 4

Exploring Google Earth

Connect to the world of classroom uses available for this popular Google tool.

-Celia Einhorn, RETA Instructor

Exploring Google Earth

Connect to the world of classroom uses available for this popular Google tool.

-Celia Einhorn, RETA Instructor

TBA

GenYes Support Group

Find out how GenYes works in other schools. Meet, greet, and share with other Open Light GenYes teachers.

Facilitated by Peggy Twyeffort, T or C GenYes Teacher

 

 

Directions

 

FROM I-25
 
 
  • Travel North from T or C or South from Albuquerque (as appropriate) on I-25
  • From Carrizozo ... West on 380 to I25 North
  • Take exit #147/SOCORRO (US-60 W)/MAGDALENA onto S CALIFORNIA ST(US-85 N) - go 0.8 mi 
  • Turn Left on SPRING ST(US-60) - go 0.5 mi
  • Turn left at the next stop sign (continue on US-60) 0.3 mi 
  • Turn Left on MICHIGAN AVE (look for GREEN Socorro HS sign (small rectangular sign)
  • Continue over RR tracks and go 0.3 mi up the hill and into Socorro HS

 

FROM MAGDALENA

 

  • Head East on US-60 to Michigan Avenue in Socorro

  • Turn RIGHT on Michigan Avenue (the turn is just after crsossing the RR Tracks) 

  • Continue over RR tracks and go 0.3 mi up the hill and into Socorro HS 

 

 

 

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