Students want to be taught with the same level of technology they utilize in their everyday life; they should not have to power down to attend school. It is becoming increasingly important for schools and districts to recognize this trend and engage with students through both traditional teaching methods and those that incorporate technology-based learning. Join us for a discussion with Westside Community Schools (NE) as they share the success they have had with their Apple® 1 to 1 laptop program. Not only is Westside using their 1 to 1 program to extend the school day but they are also using technology in the classroom. We will hear from two teachers on how they are engaging students in the classroom everyday using a variety of tools including online journaling, podcasts, blogging and discussion boards.

1. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Robin Davis , Blackboard & Technology, Westside Community Schools (NE) Crystal Bolamperti , Curriculum Leader and Business Teacher, Westside Middle School Ginger Starks-Yoble , German Teacher, Westside Middle School Steve Krum , Solutions Engineer, Blackboard K-12 Integrating Technology in the Classroom: A Teacher Perspective

2. 20 million users 9 global offices across 4 continents Born from education in 1997 1,000+ of us, working with 5,200+ of you Extended by 2,500 developers and partners +

5. Client Community

10. “ Our students use Blackboard for assignments, enrichment opportunities, problem solving, and group projects.” Debbie Hanslip Coordinator Excellence in Youth (High Ability Learners)

11. Formative Assessments

15. Oxyacetylene Welding Class

17. Westside High School Concert Choir

18. Crystal Bolamperti Curriculum Leader and Business Teacher Westside Middle School Ginger Starks-Yoble German Teacher Westside Middle School

19. Westside Middle School 7th and 8th Grades 953 Students 75 Teachers Core Curriculum 120 Blackboard Courses

21. German Class

22. Blogging

23. Business Class - Business Opportunity

24. Business Class - Fortune 500

25. Blogging: Initial Post by German Class Student

26. Blogging: Replies from German Class students

27. Looking for International Partners

28. Business Class

29. Business Class

30. Portfolios

31. German Class

32. German Class

35. Journals