Randall Rightmire, UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, UCSB Extension
Computer Lab: C/U
Hyatt Carmel A
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Used right, a computer is the fastest way to make comments or corrections on student writing. In this workshop, you’ll learn to teach a “paperless” writing class: exchanging papers with students online; marking up documents and linking them to web pages for grammar/editing mini-lessons. Bonus: a “one-click” commenting tool!

John Liang, Biola University
Demonstration: C/U
Hyatt Golden State B
2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
This presentation shows how TV and move video clips can be creatively exploited to engage students in both deductive and inductive learning, in teacher-guided learning and self-directed learning, in focused practices and extensive interactions, and in skill-isolated practices and skill-integrated tasks. Video editing techniques will also be discussed.

NOTE: The teaching demo PowerPoint attachment doesn't include the video clips. 

Kimberly Grogan-Donner, Academy of Art University San Francisco
Computer Lab: CC
Hyatt Carmel A
2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn some of the most essential Word shortcuts and time saving tips and tricks. Learn to create captivating and colorful handouts for your students in record time! Detailed handouts and resources will be provided.

Beth Bogage, San Diego Community College, Continuing Education
Computer Lab: A
Hyatt Golden B
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Participants will learn how to enhance traditional PowerPoint Presentations by using PowerPoint’s “Narration” sound feature. Participants will also learn how to put their (and their students’) PowerPoint presentations online. Presenters will provide handouts with detailed, step by step, illustrated instructions, as well as some excellent PowerPoint resources.

Eli Clarke - Kristi Reyes, MiraCosta College
Computer Lab: A
Hyatt Carmel A
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
A blog is a weblog–an online journal for sharing ideas and commentary. Participants will set up their own blogs for personal or class use and will create their own talking avatars (a virtual representation of oneself) to welcome visitors to their blogs.

10:00 –11:30 a.m.
Golden State A
(Electronic Village Browsing Room)
The Internet Fair features educators who use particular Web sites for language learning/teaching. They briefly demonstrate and explain their work to small groups of participants at computer “stations” around the Electronic Village. Presentations are informal and conducive to question and answer. Handouts are provided.

Marsha Chan, Mission College (Santa Clara), Sunburst Media for Language Learners
Demonstration: CC
Hyatt Carmel B
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
The presenter will demonstrate how she presents content to online students using slides, application sharing, text chat, and telephone or voice over Internet protocol via CCC Confer, free to California Community Colleges. Oral augments visual to provide rich distance learning. No special software, equipment required.

Suzanne Ludlum, Oakland Adult & Career Education
Computer Lab: A
Hyatt Golden B
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Learn the basics of Windows Movie Maker. Teach your students how to transform personal experiences into dazzling multimedia that will help them become critical thinkers and engaged learners. Bring your flash drive!