Amy+at+BLC09

[]** Demonstrated how to use media resources such as Google Earth and Wikis combined with primary source content and more traditional online resources such as Web sites to create dynamic learning environments for students.
 * David Jakes, Creating Immersive Learning Environments with Mixed Media

http://teardownthewallsblc09.wikispaces.com/SLIDESHARE media type="custom" key="4178123"**
 * Bob Sprankle, Tear Down The Walls

//~Bob included this compelling video done by Peggy Sheehy’s students into his presentation~//

[|**http://www.toolsfortheclassroom.com/page15.html**] Howard Diblasi's website has an overwhelming number of Web 2.0 resources as well as well developed projects using those resources. This one is especially worth looking into!
 * Howie Diblasi, Web 2.0: New Tools for Schools**

[|**http://voicethreadblc09.wikispaces.com/**] Part 1 essentially covered setting up an account, discussing options for student idenities and a general overview. We created and contributed to a VT in Part 2.
 * Bob Sprankle, Expand Your Classroom wth VoiceThread (Part I & II)**

[|**http://jakes.editme.com/onehourppt**] This workshop addressed how the brain learns and how images, colors/fonts and design enhance a presentation and even generates an emotional response. It also included information regarding creative commons, presentation secrets and distribution of slides. media type="custom" key="4178147" media type="custom" key="4178149"
 * David Jakes, One Hour PowerPoint: Ten Strategies for Improving Student Presentations**
 * Liz Davis and Lisa Thurmann, Twenty-Five Ed Tech Leaders to Follow

Angela Maiers, Engaging Our Youngest Minds: Integrating the Internet in Primary Classrooms** [|**http://www.angelamaiers.com/**] Angela was an excellent speaker and really illustrated how to engage elementary students in creative thinking projects that uses web resources to enhance their understanding.

[] One of the best resources I learned from Seth was: [|Portable Apps]- programs on your USB
 * Seth Bowers, Building the Classroom of the Future.. but I'm here now**