2013 Ohio Educational Technology Conference: Full Schedule

Equip • Engage • Empower

Every day, learning is taking place across barriers once thought to be insurmountable. For the 15th anniversary of OETC, join more than 6,000 attendees to explore the endless possibilities that distance learning and alternative learning models provide. Attendees will come together to teach and learn about new ways to equip, engage, and empower learners and educators across the state and beyond!

10:45am EST

Are you coming with us to Africa?

Are you ready to take your students on a trip to Africa? Come visit our session and meet students from Mate Masie School of Learning in Cape Coast , Ghana, West Africa. Ghana students will share cultural information about the country and how to take your classroom global without ever leaving the room.

Speakers

Katrina Moore

CCESC Distance Learning Consultant, Clermont County Educational Service Center

CCESC Distance Learning Consultant

Monday February 11, 2013 10:45am - 11:30am EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Improving Student Experience

Audience All Audience Types
Skill Level Introductory

12:00pm EST

Project-Based Learning with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock Hall Educators will discuss the conception, execution, and pedagogy of Voice Your Choice as a case-study on rock-integrated, tech-infused, project-based learning on an international scale. Voice Your Choice is an international project that invites students to create their own Inductee class. The goal is to teach students to develop the ability to make aesthetic judgments, to understand the aesthetic standards of others, and to learn to present a persuasive case about their choices

Speakers

John Goehrke

Education Coordinator, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

John Goehrke holds a B.A. in Music from Kenyon College, where he graduated cum laude in May 2005, and is currently earning his M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. He volunteered for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as a member of... Read More →

Stephanie Heriger

Education Programs Manager, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Stephanie Heriger holds a B.A., magna cum laude, in Music from Dickinson College and an M.A. in Historical Musicology from the University of Michigan, where she was also a Ph.D. candidate. She has taught general humanities courses at Wayne State University and music history and appreciation... Read More →

Monday February 11, 2013 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Improving Student Experience

Audience All Audience Types
Skill Level Introductory
Tags rock and roll, music, project-based learning, differentiated instruction, blended learning, arts integration, multi-disciplinary

1:15pm EST

Using Distance Learning to Maximize Course instruction

This IVDL session showcases daily course instruction through the use of video conferencing. This will be an actual instructional class.

Speakers

Michele Carlisle

Director of Distance Education, East Central Ohio Educational Service Center/LACA

Michele is the Director of Distance Education at East Central Ohio Educational Service Center. She also serves as Video Support Staff at Licking Area Computer Association. This is a role held by Michele for the past 10 years. In this capacity, several CMS servers are maintained on... Read More →

Monday February 11, 2013 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Distance Learning

Audience All Audience Types
Skill Level Introductory

2:30pm EST

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Distance Learning

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo invites you to bring your group to the Zoo virtually! Through interactive distance learning, encounter some of the Zoo's animals, explore their habitats and learn about conservation issues affecting them. Experience all this Zoo fun without having to leave your school. Join us at the Ohio Educational Technology Conference to learn more.

Speakers

Cathy Ryan-Smith

Education Specialist, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cathy Ryan-Smith is an education specialist with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in the Conservation Education Division. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's distance learning program was a 2008 receipient of the Computerworld Honors Program and awarded the 21st Century Achievement Award in Media... Read More →

Monday February 11, 2013 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Distance Learning

Audience All Audience Types
Skill Level Introductory
Tags distance learning, video conference, science, learning, teacher, lesson, animals, conservation, zoo

3:45pm EST

History Live 360: Making the most of your IVC experience

Session Handouts

IVC Program + supplementary activities + creative educators = a meaningful and well-rounded learning experience. Come ready to travel back in time!

Speakers

Jack Matheson

Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota Historical Society

Jack Matheson has enjoyed the opportunity to develop and deliver a wide variety of educational programming for the Minnesota Historical Society. At the Minnesota History Center, Jack develops and teaches classes, portrays a 19th Century fur trader for the History Player outreach program... Read More →

Tami Moehring

Program Associate, History Live

Tami Moehring started developing and presenting “History Live” (Interactive Video Conferencing) programming in 2009. She has been with the Minnesota Historical Society in numerous educational roles since 2004. Before coming to the Historical Society, Tami previously worked at... Read More →

Monday February 11, 2013 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Distance Learning

Audience All Audience Types
Skill Level Introductory
Tags distance learning, educators, engaging, Hands-on, History Live, Interactive Video Conferencing, Interdisciplinary, IVC, K-12

10:45am EST

The Real Classrooms of Technology

In this reality session we will video connect live to three classrooms in Ohio that integrate technology. See what a 5th grade science class does with iPads and blogs in Huron. In Chardon discover how a 7th grade social studies class uses wikis, webquests, digital movies, and more. Visit a 10th grade language arts class in Euclid that exclusively uses iPads. Ask questions to teachers and students and find out how they funded their technology. A great session for tech integration lovers!

Speakers

Eric Siler

Educational Technology Administrator, WVIZ/PBS ideastream

Eric Siler currently manages technology professional learning opportunities for WVIZ/PBS ideastream®, Cleveland, Ohio’s public broadcasting station. He is responsible for implementing technology training for educators, as the station’s mission is to strengthen communities by... Read More →

Tuesday February 12, 2013 10:45am - 11:30am EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Emerging Technologies

Audience All Audience Types
Skill Level Introductory
Tags iPads, wikis, blogs, science, language arts, social studies

1:15pm EST

The Zoo to You: Videoconferencing at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Join us for a demonstration of what our videoconferencing provides students-a whole new view of the Zoo from the comfort of their own classroom! Can't take a field trip this year? Let us visit your classroom virtually to educate your students about wildlife through quailty footage of animals at the Zoo, hands-on activities and live animal visitors! All programs are aligned to Ohio and National Content Standards for Life Science.

Speakers

Laura Frasher

Distance Learning Instructor, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Laura has been the distance learning instructor at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium since 2010. She teaches approximately 350 programs each year. Formerly a preschool teacher, she has a Bachelor's Degree and Ohio Teaching Licensure in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) and a Master's... Read More →

Tuesday February 12, 2013 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Distance Learning

Audience All Audience Types
Skill Level Introductory
Tags Zoo, animals, life science, videoconferencing

2:30pm EST

“Is That REAL?” Onscreen Action vs. Physical Classroom Connections

“Can I see that?” You KNOW this question really means, “Can I TOUCH that,” and with many IVC classes from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the answer is “Yes!” How does that kit of REAL Museum specimens get to your school? Hear adventures of wrangling UPS, the USPS, Customs agents and even mail-delivery dog sleds in the course of a school year. Plus, get tips and tricks of the trade from our Senior Scheduler, who knows where everything is, all of the time, and who signed for it!

Speakers

Lee Gambol

Distance Learning Coordinator/Science Instructor, Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Lee has been developing and teaching videoconference programs (and organizing their materials kits) since 2002, and believes that the most important post-program phrase to hear from a student is, “That was FUN!” She is routinely requested by teachers and warns all her students... Read More →

Patti Overholser

Senior Scheduler, Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Patti Overholser, Senior Scheduler for CMNH Outreach, has been dealing with science kits for 16 years, with her start in the Museum’s “Science Resource Center” lending library and then bringing her talents to the virtual realm. Patti knows where everything is, all of the time... Read More →

Tuesday February 12, 2013 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Improving Student Experience

Audience Middle Grades
Skill Level Introductory
Tags kits, hands-on, specimens, science, materials, shipping, engaged

3:45pm EST

On the Trail! An Integrated Approach to Reading and Technology

Videoconferencing is an incredible tool that brings subject matter to life and connects students with experts, professionals and other students.This session will include part of a live video conference from Traveler's Rest State Park, a Lewis and Clark historical venue. Teachers will learn about new program called Read-A-Route and explore ways to integrate video conferencing programs into current curriculum.

Speakers

Alli DePuy

Director of Education, Inspired Classroom

Director of Education, Allison DePuy joined Inspired Classroom in 2010. Allison is an avid outdoors enthusiast and lifelong learner. With a dedication to education she brings experience into the classroom to provide engaging and applicable learning opportunities. She graduated from... Read More →

Tuesday February 12, 2013 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Distance Learning

Audience All Audience Types
Skill Level Introductory
Tags distance learning, video conferencing, Lewis and Clark, Reading, history, integration, collaboration, Read-A-Route

10:45am EST

Music Teaches Everything: Using Videoconferencing to Approach all Subjects Musically

Come enjoy live music and actively participate in a sampling of the Cleveland Institute of Music’s interdisciplinary distance learning classes! Through interactive videoconferencing, CIM offers over 30 classes for PK-12 students, and we deliver over 400 of these sessions annually. Our interdisciplinary classes combine music with other subjects like math, ELA, foreign language, social studies and science, so no matter what content area you teach, we can help you teach it through music.

Speakers

Heather Young Mandujano

Distance Learning Education Coordinator, Cleveland Institute of Music

Heather Young Mandujano earned a Bachelor of Music in Education degree, magna cum laude, from Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music in 2005. She taught general music to inner city elementary and middle school students for three years in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and Maple... Read More →

Wednesday February 13, 2013 10:45am - 11:30am EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Distance Learning

Audience All Audience Types
Skill Level Introductory
Tags IVC, IVDL, Videoconferencing, Music, CIM, Cleveland Institute of Music, Math, ELA, Language Arts, Foreign Language, Spanish, Science, Social Studies, Elementary, Middle, High, School.

12:00pm EST

Tackling Student Interest with the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Come learn about what the Pro Football Hall of Fame has to offer to supplement your classroom instruction via video conference. This interactive presentation will inform you of what programs the Hall offers, how they align with national standards and how you can arrange your next broadcast with the Hall of Fame.

Speakers

Csaki

Other, Pro Football Hall of Fame

Csaki oversees the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Educational Outreach Program (EOP). During his watch, the programs have grown in range and recognition. Over the last decade the EOP has grown from a local field trip destination to programming reaching about all 50 states and beyond... Read More →

Wednesday February 13, 2013 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
C110-111 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

IVDL Lab, Distance Learning

Audience All Audience Types
Skill Level Introductory
Tags football, video conferencing, distance learning, education, curriculum, common core, national standards