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 * Rich Kiker is an Instructional Technology & Design Consultant  specializing in professional development for new media, web applications, 1:1 computing, online learning and technology pathways. Formerly a Media Technology Chair and Technology Coordinator, he is now a consultant for several educational agencies, school districts, and an adjunct professor. **

One to One Sustainability and Feasibility - Sandpiper A Our schools are faced with the challenges and demand for more computing technologies and devices while our budgets and funding sources are going in the opposite direction. However, even in this fiscally constricted academic environment, we can build effective and scalable 1:1 solutions for our students. With a little creativity, inventiveness, and hard work we can develop sustainable whole community purchasing programs that will authentically promote the digital reform we need. Come discuss how you can leverage group buying power to promote technological evolution in your schools! 1:1 Resources Page
 * //Saturday Session 1//** - //**10:45 -12:15**//

//**Saturday Session 2 - 1:25 -2:15**//

Wikis, Blogs and Web Publishing- Rich Kiker - Main Dining Room Wikis, Blogs, and Web Publishing is an introduction to the many ways that collaboration and cooperation in education can be moved to the online environment for global access. Come learn more about wikis for project management, blogs as information delivery tools, and several other web publishing options to enhance your professional role as learners and leaders. Leave with an understanding and ability to leverage web solutions for effectiveness and efficiency in the classroom. Wikis, Blogs, and Web Publishing Resources Page

Social Media for Educators -Rich Kiker - Sandpiper B Social media has become an incredibly powerful medium that has brought us closer and made knowledge more accessible than ever. We now can connect globally in an instant to share, design, and collaborate easily with colleagues in our town or around the globe. This course will provide an introduction on the tools needed to connect, collaborate, and create a personal learning network with instant learning at the fingertips of all participants. Social Media Resources Page
 * //Saturday Session 3//** - **//2:15 - 3:10//**

//**Sunday Keynote** **-** **9:15 to 10:45**// Increasing Technical Capacity with Emerging Google Tools - Rich Kiker - Main Dining Room This session will help educators learn Google´s web-based software as a technical and educational solution to empower themselves and students to develop authentic, relevant, and digital learning. The number of software solutions offered for free by Google is growing rapidly and there are countless applications for the classroom. Come learn how to access the breadth of solutions and focus in on solutions of your choice during the hands-on version of a keynote presentation!  ﻿ Google Tools Resources Page Google Docs Resources Page