Special Technology Sessions Planned for NSBA’s Annual Conference, April 4-7, 2009

Experience the latest technology in action and learn how it can help your district by attending the special technology sessions planned for NSBA’s annual conference:

Space is limited for all technology events, so register early.

Friday, April 3 • 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Escondido Union School District Technology Site Visit & Lunch
"Digital Media for Student Engagement & Success"
21st century skills come to life in the Escondido Union School District! Learn how the award-winning educators at EUSD are fostering critical thinking and visual literacy skills through the use of digital media with their 19,000, ethnically diverse K-8 students. Project LIVE (Learning through Instructional Video in Education) supports teachers as they develop the skills they need to ensure digital tools are contributing to measurable gains in student achievement and creating an engaging environment that offers increased opportunities for students to become problem-solvers and collaborators.

$150 for Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $175 Regular. The fee includes lunch and transportation to the district.

Check Escondido Union School District Technology Site Visit on your registration form.

Friday, April 3 • 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lemon Grove School District Technology Site Visit
"24x7 Mobile Learning: Closing the Digital Divide through One-to-One"
Visit a district that has a track-record of success with one-to-one learning for more than a decade. Learn how Project LemonLINK, an internationally recognized program, has established a collaborative learning environment for students, teachers, and parents by serving as the communication hub for the community. With 65% of Lemon Grove's students qualifying for free or reduced lunches, hear how this district focused on technology as a way to level the playing field. See how affordable thin-client technology, high-speed cable access at home and school, combined with professional development and the right educational applications have improved student achievement in this K-8 district.

$80 for Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $100 Regular. The fee includes transportation to the district.

Check Lemon Grove School District Technology Site Visit on your registration form.

Saturday, April 4 • 1:00 – 5:30 PM
Naval Tour & Box Lunch
"Games, Simulations, and Today's High Tech Navy"
With electronic tools like the Life Accelerator and the online game, "Strike & Retrieve," the U.S. Navy is using modern technologies to transform every aspect of their mission from recruitment to training. Join trainers as they give you an insider's look at how technology has revolutionized teaching and learning in today's Navy. Leave this visit with a better understanding of how games and simulations deliver real content and what your students can expect if they select a military career.

$90 per person. The fee includes transportation and a box lunch.

Check Naval Tour on your registration form.

Sunday, April 5 • 1:00 – 5:30 PM
LEGOLAND® Tour & Box Lunch
"Using Robotics to Support S.T.E.M. Initiatives"
Learn how robotics can make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) content come alive for your students! The afternoon will include informative presentations from academic leaders to help you understand the educational value of robotics while also providing you with a hands-on robotics experience in an engaging and stimulating atmosphere (even if you're a technophobe!). See real examples of how an instructor uses robotics to teach core concepts and conclude your visit with time to explore the 128-acre LEGOLAND® Park specifically designed for youngsters ages 2 through 12. With over 50 family rides, "hands-on" attractions and shows, LEGOLAND® California provides education, adventure and fun in this first park of its kind in the United States.

Age Restriction: No one under 18.

$100 per person. The fee includes transportation, a box lunch, and admission to the park.

Check LEGOLAND Tour on your registration form.

Monday, April 6 • 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
San Diego Zoo Educational Visit & Lunch
"Behind the Scenes at the San Diego Zoo: Virtual Field Trips and Other Ways to Connect Students to Wildlife"
The San Diego Zoo has more than 4,000 animals and 800 different species. Millions of visitors come through the gates each year but students all over the world can take a virtual trip to the Zoo via videoconference. Experience your own virtual field trip with a videoconference link to the Zoo's sister site, the Wild Animal Park. School in the Park - an innovative partnership between the Zoo, San Diego State University, Weingart-Price Charities, and two public elementary schools - uses iPods to develop science vocabulary for English language learners. Discover how your teachers can get involved in the Zoo's summer professional development institute or get your students connected throughout the year to young bloggers in the Zoo's InternQuest program. A highlight of the day will include a two-hour private tour with professional Zoo educators and behind-the-scenes opportunities, plus a little free time to explore on your own!

Age Restriction: No one under 18

$165 for Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $180 Regular. The fee includes transportation, Zoo admission, and lunch.

Check San Diego Zoo Educational Visit on your registration form.

Space is limited for all technology events, so register early.

Technology Related Workshop Sessions:

Using technology for student achievement, administration, and everyday teaching.

21st Century Teachers and Learners: Combining Technology, Innovation, and Crucial Professional Development
AUTOMATE and Empower Your School Board to Go Paperless: Learn How to Implement a Fully-Automated Paperless Board Meeting Solution
Case for Improving Student Achievement with Teacher Voice Enhancement Technology
Don't Break the Bank: Using Open Source Resources to Improve Teacher and Student Performance
ENERGY STAR® and the LEED® Rating System: The First Step to Green Is Blue
Engagement of Native American Students in the Wyoming E Academy of Virtual Education
English Language Learners, Technology, and High Achievement: A Perfect Blend
High School Reform with 21st Century Technology
How to Conduct an Electronic Board Meeting for Little to No Cost
Increase Student Achievement and Community Involvement through Website and Portal Technology
School 2.0: A Staff Development Model for Using Technology to Impact Teaching and Learning
The First Amendment and the Internet
This Is Not Your Teacher's Internet
Transforming Teaching and Learning through Technology: Meeting the Needs of 21st Century Learners
When MapQuest Isn't Enough: Why Every School District Needs Their Own Geographic Information System!