Presenters

• Josh Allen, Papillion La Vista Schools • Sue Anderson, ESU#3 • Michelle Baldwin, Millard Schools • Shirley Baum, NDE • Doug Bertelsen, Gretna Schools • Jackie Brown, Papillion La Vista Schools • Jean Brown, Papillion La Vista Schools • Jason Buckingham, Ralston Schools • Dr. Paul Clark, UNO • Dan Davenport, Waverly Schools • Janet Foss, ESU#3 • Pat Geary, ESU#3 • Dr. Bob Goeman, UNO • Dr. Neal Grandgenett, UNO • Sandy Hammond, DC West Schools • Dr. Lynne Herr, ESU#6 • Susan Hester, Bellevue Schools • Jeff Ingraham, ESU#3 • Missy Jabens, Papillion La Vista Schools • Marilou Jasnoch, ESU#3 • Mike Kozak, NDE • Pam Krambeck, ESU#3

• Kim Larson, Papillion La Vista Schools • Dr. Marty Mahler, P-16 • Lance Mosier, Westside Schools • Nicki Noordhoek, Waverly Schools • Dr. Elliott Ostler, PKI • Sheree Person-Pandil, ESU#3 • Linda Peters, ESU#3 • Debbie Schraeder, ESU#3 • Kate Schumacher, Bennington Schools • Vickie Scow, NDE • Roy Singleton, UNO • Genie Solt, NDE • Lynn Spady, Westside Schools • Larry Starr, NDE • Anna Sumner, Westside Schools • John Thomsen, ESU#3 • Dr. Neal Topp, UNO • Barb Waller, Millard Schools • Jim Woodland, NDE • Janet Wozniak, Apple • Pat Zalesky, Papillion La Vista Schools

January 21, 2009

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Schedule 8:00 - 8:30

Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45

Welcome and Introductions

8:45 - 9:15

Keynote - Janet Wozniak, Apple Computer Global Director of 1 to 1 Computing

9:20 - 10:20

Galley Walk – ESU#3 Staff

Niobrara Room

Cass/Douglas Room

Sarpy/ Washington

Room

Calamus Room

Platte Room

Missouri Room

Breakout Session #1 10:30 11:20

Engineering Practice for Real World Problems Anna Sumner & Roy Singleton

Digital Literacy Dr. Lynne Herr

Math & 21st Century Skills Debbie Schraeder & Pam Krambeck

Bring New Life to Old Machines Doug Bertelsen

Small Learning Career Communities Pat Zalesky, Jackie Brown and Missy Jabens

Hands On Playground Area

Breakout Session #2 11:25 12:15

Going Global Vickie Scow

iTunesU Nebraska Mike Kozak

Language Arts & 21st Century Skills Marilou Jasnoch & Linda Peters

Building Tomorrow's Cities Today John Thomsen & Susan Hester

21st Century Research Sandy Hammond

Hands On Playground Area

12:15 1:10 Lunch Breakout Session #3 1:10 2:00

Robotics & STEM Education ~ Neal Topp, Neal Grandgenett, Bob Goeman & Elliott Ostler

Wii are Getting Fit! ~ Dan Davenport & Nicki Noordhoek

Social Studies & 21st Century Skills ~ Lance Mosier, Lynn Spady & John Thomsen

Life & Career Skills for 21st Century Learners ~ Marty Mahler

e-Learning in an Earth Science Classroom ~ Kate Schumacher

Hands On Playground Area

Breakout Session #4 2:15 - 3:05

Language Arts Literacy Standards - Mike Kozak & Kim Larson

Communication & Collaboration - Michelle Baldwin & Josh Allen

Science & 21st Century Skills ~ Sheree Person-Pandil & Jim Woodland

Making the Case for Financial Education ~ Shirley Baum

Panel on Career Academies ~ Jean Brown, Barb Waller and Jason Buckingham

Hands On Playground Area

3:10 - 3:30 Closing and Prizes 21st Century Skills Themes Key for icons in the above table:

Learning &

Innovation Skills

Life & Career

Skills

Information,

Media & Technology

Skills

Core Subjects &

21st Century Themes

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Schedule Details

8:00-8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30-8:45 Welcome, Introductions, and Overview Sue Anderson – Director of Professional Development Department ESU#3

Jeff Ingraham – 21st Century Skills Fair Coordinator ESU#3 8:45-9:15 Video Keynote: “A Global Perspective of Schools Around the World”

Janet Wozniak, Apple's Global Director of 1 to 1 Computing 9:20-10:20 “Walking the Talk of 21st Century Learning” – ESU#3 PDD Staff

Please proceed to the following room assignments based on your nametag color: • White - Cass Room • Blue - Douglas Room • Green – Platte Room • Pink - Niobrara • Yellow - Sarpy Washington

10:20-10:30 Break 10:30-11:20 Breakout Session #1 Cass/Douglas Digital Literacy Room Dr. Lynne Herr ESU#6

Do tweets have you all a'twitter? Think MySpace is a decorating show on HGTV? Do wikis sound like the your primitive housing cousin? Do you use your cell phone just to talk to people? Come improve your digital literacy knowledge and skills at this session with Dr. Lynne Herr from ESU 6. Lynne will discuss blogs, wikis, cell phone applications, and new tools to help you better understand the world of digital natives.

Niobrara Engineering Practice For Real World Problems – SMP Room Anna Sumner, Westside Middle School & Roy Singleton, UNO Kiewit Institute

The Student Mentoring Program (SMP) is designed to stimulate Secondary School students' interest and excitement in engineering, architecture, and related sciences. SMP is a critical thinking, problem-solving program that engages students to solve real world problems in the community. The Society of American Military Engineers and the Peter Kiewit Institute support teachers and students in this program with mentors from the engineering/architectural fields. In addition, the program provides teacher/student workshops and guidelines with a structure that teach a variety of skills. Skills taught include the use of graphic materials, model development, estimating, collaboration, and creative, persuasive and technical writing. The WWWWWHow of this program will be presented. Over 30 middle schools and high school groups in the community are currently involved.

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Calamus Bring New Life to Old Machines with Linux and Open Source Software Room Doug Bertelsen, Gretna Public Schools

Terminals connected to a mainframe dominated the early days of computing. As computers become more common, falling prices of desktop computers resulted in a model where installing many independent workstations dominated. With the large amount of 'obsolete' hardware available, the original paradigm of a main server supporting terminals has now been resurrected as thin client computing. It is possible to breathe new life into outdated, low-cost hardware with the Linux operating system and Open Source Software.

Sarpy/Washington Math & 21st Century Skills Room Debbie Schraeder & Pam Krambeck, ESU#3

Focusing on the content area of math, a scope and sequence literacy map from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills will be shared along with ideas for integrating 21st Century Skills into the math curriculum. A lesson from the curriculum map will be shared and demonstrated.

Platte Room Small Learning Career Communities Pat Zalesky, Jackie Brown & Missy Jabens, Papillion LaVista Schools

Through a continuum of interventions and activities, Small Learning Career Communities (SLCC) have successfully transitioned 9th grade students from middle school to upperclassmen. Papillion-La Vista South’s model includes a 9th grade transition program, interdisciplinary teaching and teams, inclusion for Special Education students and a pyramid of interventions. This session will provide the audience with ideas to assist students in becoming successful high school students. A pyramid of interventions will be provided to assist in meeting the needs of individual students, including Special Education students.

Missouri Room Learning 2.0 Open Time For Technology Exploration in the Technology “Playroom” Experience hands on learning as you Play Dance Dance Revolution, explore the features of the one laptop per child computers, navigate the web on an Apple ipod touch, learn about the wide range of software available on the Edubuntu Linux laptop, play interactive games on the Nintendo Wii video game, explore web 2.0 applications on the laptops, learn about the robotics work being done at the Peter Kiewit Institute to develop a new programmable, robotic, learning platform for the National Science Foundation, and more!

11:20-11:25 Break

11:25-12:15 Breakout Session #2

Cass/Douglas iTunesU Nebraska Room Mike Kozak, Nebraska Department of Education

This session will highlight the unveiling of the Nebraska K-12 SLATE on iTunes U. NDE has resurrected the SLATE, (Student Learning & Technology in Education,) to bring you high quality audio, video and pdfs on iTunes. Challenges and current issues will be presented to the audience for an engaging discussion. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input to the Nebraska Department of Education as we support your needs.

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Niobrara Going Global: Bringing the World to Your Classroom Room Vickie Scow, Larry Starr, & Genie Solt, Nebraska Department of Education

The world in which Nebraska students of the 21st Century are being educated includes growing interaction among people, states, and nations. How can you provide learning opportunities to better equip them for successful participation in a global and interdependent world? Join us and receive strategies and activities you can use to integrate international education into your classroom.

Sarpy/Washington 21st Century Content ~ Language Arts Room Marilou Jasnoch & Linda Peters, ESU#3

Focusing on the content area of language arts, a scope and sequence literacy map from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills will be shared along with ideas for integrating 21st Century Skills into the language arts curriculum. Lessons from the curriculum map will be shared and demonstrated.

Calamus Future City Competition: Building Tomorrows Cities Today Room Susan Hester, Bellevue Public Schools & John Thomson, ESU #3

The National Engineers Week Future City Competition requires: problem solving, teamwork, research and presentation skills, practical math and science applications, and computer skills. This session will provide an overview of the program including: short video highlights, examples of student created cities of the future, guidelines for participation, and web sites to support this years research topic, “Creating a self-sufficient system within the home which conserves, recycles, and reuses all existing water sources.” This presentation will conclude with an annotated comprehensive objective checklist in math, computer science, science, social studies, language arts, and art.

Platte 21st Century Research - No More 3 x 5 Cards! Room Sandy Hammond, DC West Schools

Tired of shuffling through hundreds of note cards or picking up those same note cards from the floor? Put some “fun” into research and note taking; give your students immediate, easy access to their work, to an updated calendar, and to one-on-one communication with you, their teacher, via the internet. Introduce your students to Google Docs, notebook, calendar, and more. They will love it, and so will you.

Missouri Room Learning 2.0 Open Time For Technology Exploration in the Technology “Playroom”

Experience hands on learning as you Play Dance Dance Revolution, explore the features of the one laptop per child computer, navigate the web on an Apple ipod touch, learn about the wide range of software available on the Edubuntu Linux laptop, play interactive games on the Nintendo Wii video game, explore web 2.0 applications on the laptops, learn about the robotics work being done at the Peter Kiewit Institute to develop a new programmable, robotic, learning platform for the National Science Foundation, and more!

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12:15-1:10 Lunch

Pick up your box lunch on the counter and return to the location of your choice to network with other participants.

OR

Head to the Missouri Room and enjoy hands on time with the learning “toys” in our technology playroom.

OR

Explore online resources and handouts from the sessions in our Mac or Windows labs on your own. http://21stcenturyskillsfair2009.wikispaces.com/

1:10-2:00 Breakout Session #3

Cass/Douglas Wii are Getting Fit! Room Nicki Noordhoek & Dan Davenport Waverly Schools

Waverly Middle School has implemented the Nintendo Wii, Dance, Dance Revolution, and the Sony's Eye-Toy into their health and PE program. Come find out how this technology can be used to adapt PE activities for students with physical challenges, engage students who are reluctant to exercise and offer healthy alternatives to traditional team sports.

Niobrara Robotics and STEM Education: New Connections and New Opportunities Room Dr. Neal Grandgenett, Dr. Neal Topp, Dr. Robert Goeman, & Dr. Elliott Ostler

This session will describe the new educational robotics curriculum being developed at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, in collaboration with the Peter Kiewit Institute, and funded by the National Science Foundation. The curriculum is focused on the integration of multi-disciplinary lessons and skills compatible with current research on 21st Century Skills and various NSF initiatives. The session will highlight examples of the new curriculum lessons and resources, a new educational robotics platform developed by the University of Nebraska, and opportunities for teachers and schools to become involved with the project if interested.

Sarpy/Washington Social Studies and 21st Century Skills Room Lance Mosier, Westside; Lynn Spady, Westside; & John Thomsen, ESU#3

A brief look at the 21st Century Partnership Social Studies Skills Map will introduce this session. Social studies skill areas include: collaboration, creativity, information and media literacy, communication, contextual learning and critical thinking. Teacher tested examples used at the middle school and elementary will be presented as discussion starters in addressing the “social studies skill’s map”.

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Calamus Preparing Students to be Successful in the Global Knowledge-Based Economy Room Marty Mahler, Ph.D., P-16 Director for Nebraska – UNL

This presentation will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of workforce demographics and education demographics that are shaping the landscape of America’s future workforce. New approaches to education and workforce development are needed if our goal is to prepare Nebraska students to not only compete but also collaborate in the global marketplace of the future. Learn how educators, businesses and your community can work together to provide your students with a world-class education with unlimited future opportunities for students.

Platte eLearning in an Earth Science Classroom Room Kate Schumacher, Bennington

See how a Bennington eighth-grade Earth Science class has moved into the 21st Century! A traditional face-to-face classroom has been blended with online learning activities via Moodle. This session will show how not only text files, but also how audio and video content has been incorporated into a traditional classroom setting. The students' favorite activity, a discussion forum, will be demonstrated live while this session is being presented.

Missouri Room Learning 2.0 Open Time For Technology Exploration in the Technology “Playroom”

Experience hands on learning as you Play Dance Dance Revolution, explore the features of the one laptop per child computer, navigate the web on an Apple ipod touch, learn about the wide range of software available on the Edubuntu Linux laptop, play interactive games on the Nintendo Wii video game, explore web 2.0 applications on the laptops, learn about the robotics work being done at the Peter Kiewit Institute to develop a new programmable, robotic, learning platform for the National Science Foundation, and more!

2:00-2:15 Break

2:15-3:05 Breakout Session #4

Cass/Douglas Transforming Personal Learning Networks through Web 2.0 Room Josh Allen – Papillion Schools & Michelle Baldwin – Millard Public Schools

In traditional Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), educators generally have been limited to those colleagues in close, physical proximity or available via phone or email. PLNs of the 21st Century utilize Web 2.0 tools and create a global network of opportunities for educators to grow professionally. Educators are enabled to participate in global discussions about best practices in education. In this session, participants will be introduced to proven web 2.0 tools and will evaluate those tools to use for their own PLNs. For more information visit the wiki: http://yourpln.wikispaces.com/

Niobrara Nebraska’s Revised Language Arts Standards: Multiple Literacies Room Kim Larson, Papillion & Mike Kozak, Nebraska Department of Education

This session will highlight the revision of Nebraska’s Language Arts Standards with a focus on the integration of technology and media literacy into the document. We will provide information about the development of the document and a summary of the research and resources that were used in the writing of the standards. We will also discuss the implementation of the standards as it relates to technology. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input to the Nebraska Department of Education as we support your implementation needs.

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Sarpy/Washington Science and 21st Century Skills Room Jim Woodland, Nebraska Department of Education & Sheree Person-Pandil, ESU #3

This interactive session will examine how science inquiry will lead to improved critical thinking and problem-solving in your students. By participating in science inquiry students exercise sound reasoning and understanding, make complex choices and decisions, understand the connections among systems and identify and ask significant questions that clarify points of view and lead to better solutions.

Calamus Making the Case for Financial Education Room Shirley Baum, Nebraska Department of Education

Have you ever wondered how financial education is delivered to grade 6-12 students in our public schools? Come learn how Nebraska students are learning personal financial management skills. Sample course outlines and educational resources will be shared.

Platte High School Academies Panel Discussion Room Panelists: Jean Brown, Papillion La Vista; Barb Waller, Millard & Jason Buckingham, Ralston

Facilitator: Sue Anderson, ESU #3

Area high schools have begun offering a "career academy concept" to their students. During this panel discussion, district representatives will share information about the development and implementation of their career academies. .

Missouri Room Learning 2.0 Open Time For Technology Exploration in the Technology “Playroom”

Experience hands on learning as you Play Dance Dance Revolution, explore the features of the one laptop per child computer, navigate the web on an Apple ipod touch, learn about the wide range of software available on the Edubuntu Linux laptop, play interactive games on the Nintendo Wii video game, explore web 2.0 applications on the laptops, learn about the robotics work being done at the Peter Kiewit Institute to develop a new programmable, robotic, learning platform for the National Science Foundation, and more!

3:10-3:30 Closing, Evaluations, & Prize Drawing

Cass Room One of the primary goals of this fair is to generate feedback about future follow-up workshops to support 21st Century Learning. The evaluations are critical to our ability to offer workshops, which will continue the learning from today’s sessions. Please take a moment and fill out the evaluation when you receive the email link to it.

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A sincere thank you to the following businesses and individuals who donated items for our prize drawing;

Anthony's Restaurant Body Basics Cheesecake Factory Cox Communication DJ Inkers Durham Western Heritage Museum Ehly’s Decorating Half Price Books Hy Vee Joslyn Art Museum Lauritzen Gardens Mama’s Pizza

Miller Electric Co. National Safety Council Omaha Children’s Museum Omaha Performing Arts Omaha Steaks Papio Fun Park Pizza Machine Qwest Center—Omaha Shadow Lake Mall Center Software Express UNO Bookstore Vala’s Pumpkin Patch

Mark your calendars now for our 21st Century Skills Fair follow-up Workshops

21st Century Skills in Math - February 13, 2009 21st Century Skills in Social Studies - March 3, 2009 21st Century Skills in Language Arts - April 7, 2009

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