Paula+Martin

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 * Monday **


 * Big Idea:** In this open poster session, I was able to receive one on one instruction from a student "expert". I have been curious about Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator and with this session was able to get a close and personalized tutorial. The student took me through a small taste of the drawing tools and their functions, and showed me pictures that he had created with this software. With a finished product, he was able to show me how he manipulated his drawing to make it lifelike. I asked him to start a drawing from scratch, he imported a picture and then recreated it using common drawing and effect tools. I was then able to fully understand the capabilities of PhotoShop. I was so impressed with this software that I am going to work with my Assistant Principal to secure a grant that will enable me to purchase the Adobe products and get them going in my lab!
 * 3D Kick Start: Learn 3D with Your Own Personal Tutor


 * Tuesday **

[|www.artrage.com] for 30 day trial
 * Big Idea:** During the two hours that I was in this booth, I found the software that I must have in my lab for my little creative drawers. ArtRage combines 21st century tools and art capabiliites. I was able to paint on my canvas what appeared to be wet oil paint and then was able to import a photograph, reduce the opacity, trace it and blend the colors! The location and function of the tools would make this program easy enough that I could incorporate it into my curriculum for my ECE and Kindergarten students. The expectations and requirements can be easily expanded for the rest of my elementary students. This would make a wonderful program to lead up to Photoshop.
 * Playground session: Digital Arts Studio
 * Wednesday **


 * Big Idea:** I have not been the biggest supporter of Twitter( lack of knowledge!) so I was suprised that I went to this session. After the first 5 minutes, I could see the potential for the use of this social tool. This would make a wonderful and easy tool for my Principal to use when linked to our website for daily updates. I am going to have my 5th grade students set up their accounts as soon as school starts. I know they are hungry for technology knowledge and my fear or lack of familiarity with something should not hamper their learning. Twitter on!
 * Twitter, Twitter, Twitter, Twitter!


 * Keynote and other Special Sessions **


 * Big Idea:** How wonderful is this???? My students will be able to learn valuable communication tools, ethics of online communication, collaboration and increase their awareness of the world around them. I am excited to introduce them to ePals!
 * Poster session: Around the World in 80 days with ePals

Final / overall reflections on how you plan to integrate what you learned at ISTE into your classroom )
 * Implications for your Classroom ** (