Learn about Emerging Technologies for Education January 10 in Socorro

The second Open Light conference of the 2008-09 school year will be held January 10, 2009 at Socorro High School. Please consider joining us!

All Open Light Partner Districts are invited to participate!
• Lordsburg Municipal Schools (LMS)
• Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS)
• Dexter Consolidated Schools (DCS)
• Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools (TCMS)
• Socorro Consolidated Schools (SCS)
• Alamogordo Public Schools (APS)
• New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI)
Also invited NM Laptop Learning Initiative Teachers!

When: 8am-5pm January 10, 2008 (Saturday)

Where: Socorro High School - Socorro, New Mexico

What: Open Light Workshops (see wiki for detailed schedule and to register)

http://openlight.pbwiki.com/Open-Light-Conference-2

Sessions to be offered include:

• Getting started with GIMP
Open Source (no licensing fee) Photo Editing Software
• 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.
• 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.
• Introduction to Educational Podcasting
What is podcasting and how can it be used for teaching and learning?
• Exploring Google Earth
Connect to the world of classroom uses available for this popular Google tool.
• GenYes Support Group
Find out how GenYes works in other schools. Meet, greet, and share with other Open Light GenYes teachers.