Opportunity to purchase books by Keynote speaker Diane Ravitch, Visions Technology books and CUE Gear.
: On-site registration for the conference
Need to recharge between sessions? Stroll through the gallery and take in the inspiring student and teacher-produced winning photos from the 2010 and 2011 CaliforniaStreaming Digital Photography Contest. Learn about the 2012 contest and pick up free posters highlighting these breathtaking winners -- compliments of the CaliforniaStreaming.org community.
: On-site registration for the conference
Opportunity to purchase books by Keynote speaker Diane Ravitch, Visions Technology books and CUE Gear.
First time at CUE? Want to jump-start your experience? Find out how the conference REALLY works- and meet some movers and shakers in the process.
SocialEdCon (formerly EduBloggerCon) is an "unconference" activity allowing educators to create and then hold a set of informal discussions. Started five years ago with a very small meeting at Shakey's Pizza in Palm Springs (and held for the last several years the day before CUE), SocialEdCon graduates this to our own room during the conference! Come join us early Thursday morning to plan the day, then feel free to come and go as you please, attending both traditional CUE sessions and our unconference ones! There are no formal presentations, just "conversations" that you or others facilitate. To lead a session, it is not expected that you prepare material but that you have a topic you want to open to discussion.
Also in its FIFTH year now, the Bloggers' Cafe is an informal, couch-chairs-floor gathering area in the conference center for bloggers, social media mavens, and anyone else who wants to find and connect with others. A beehive of constant activity and conversation, the Bloggers' Cafe makes it hard to go do anything else once you discover it.
Presenter Resources
Books are available for purchase in the CUE Corner.
Marco Antonio Torres has taught high school for ten years, and has been media coach and education technology director for San Fernando High School, one of the nation’s largest urban schools in Los Angeles. In addition to his work in the classroom, Marco Torres is also a professional filmmaker and photographer who uses these digital storytelling skills to add value to his curriculum. He has been recognized locally and internationally, including being honored as a California Teacher of the Year for his accomplishments in the classroom and for the use of technology to empower minority students. In 2009, he received the National Innovation Award at the Education Inaugural Ball. Torres is an advocate for more collaboration between the media arts world and education and was recruited to serve as a board member for the George Lucas Educational Foundation to promote digital technology. He involves all learners; students, teachers, administrators, politicians, and government and business leaders. Torres has presented at numerous conferences throughout the world and his practical workshops help teachers push their teaching and learning to new exciting levels. In addition, many television, radio, online magazines, books, and news periodicals have highlighted his media rich program.
: All conference attendees are invited to a special Thursday Keynote.
Get there early, as space is limited.
Thursday Keynote - Marco Torres
Quit, Complain, or Innovate
Are we utilizing all of the channels necessary and or available to make sure (we and) our students are learning? With the changing world and everything the changes are offering - is teaching and learning evolving? Marco will engage you in a conversation on how learning and the use of personalized multimedia are providing students with options to help build innovative experiences for student and teacher a like. Creativity is not just a cute word anymore-- its a differentiator at a time where ingenuity is a key component to survive and excel during this economic funk. As teachers, were left to ask this very essential question now: WILL YOU QUIT, WILL YOU CONTINUE TO COMPLAIN, or WILL YOU INNOVATE
Join CUE as we celebrate the best of the student media festivals from across California and Nevada. See winners from: the Palm Spring's Digicom, iVIE awards, LACOE's Digital Voice, the Central Valley SlickRock Student Film Fest, and of course, the nation's oldest: the California Student Media Festival. Learn tips from the winning student filmmakers, their teachers and festival organizers. Get curriculum ideas for your next student masterpiece!
Dave Childers will host. Light appetizers and a no host bar will be available.
Cost to attend is $15 (non-refundable).
PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
First time at CUE? Want to jump-start your experience? Find out how the conference REALLY works- and meet some movers and shakers in the process.
Also in its FIFTH year now, the Bloggers' Cafe is an informal, couch-chairs-floor gathering area in the conference center for bloggers, social media mavens, and anyone else who wants to find and connect with others. A beehive of constant activity and conversation, the Bloggers' Cafe makes it hard to go do anything else once you discover it.
Need to recharge between sessions? Stroll through the gallery and take in the inspiring student and teacher-produced winning photos from the 2010 and 2011 CaliforniaStreaming Digital Photography Contest. Learn about the 2012 contest and pick up free posters highlighting these breathtaking winners -- compliments of the CaliforniaStreaming.org community.
: On-site registration for the conference
Opportunity to purchase books by Keynote speaker Diane Ravitch, Visions Technology books and CUE Gear.
Diane Ravitch is an historian of education at New York University. Her best-selling book, The Death and Life of the Great American School System, has made her one of the nation’s most sought after speakers on current issues. She is a graduate of Houston public schools, Wellesley College, and holds a PhD from Columbia University. She has received nine honorary doctorates and many awards for her scholarship. She served as Assistant Secretary of Education for Research and Improvement in the administration of President George H.W. Bush and was appointed to two terms on the National Assessment Governing Board by the Clinton administration. She lives in New York City.
: All conference attendees are invited to a special General Session Friday morning. Join us after the Keynote for an opportunity to win an Epson Brightlink interactive projector!
We will also be honoring CUE members and friends through our annual CUE Awards Recognition. Attendees will also get a glimpse of the future as we introduce the 2012 Board of Directors nominees.
Get there early, as space is limited.
Opening Keynote - Diane Ravitch
Disrupting Class: The Promise and Perils of Technology in Education
Books are available for purchase in the CUE Corner.
Originally conceived as a "fringe festival" or a "salon de refuses," CUE Unplugged is an all-day alternate presentation venue inside the conference--anyone can sign up to present on a topic that might not have been current when proposals for the conference were due, or maybe even a topic that didn't get accepted to the main conference! Or maybe you were just nervous to apply! Held in a formal presentation area at CUE, these sessions are also streamed live to those not able to physically attend CUE. Sessions are half the normal length of a CUE presentation. For signup information go to www.CUEunplugged.com
CUE Unplugged is not for commercially-sponsored presentations, however, so please do not submit to present on any commercial project or product with which you have any association.
Books are available for purchase in the CUE Corner.
An opportunity to get acquainted with the CUE 2012 Board of Director nominees.
: A raffle will be held during lunch on Friday in the hub@CUE. Must be present to win. Prizes are generously donated by CUE exhibitors.
Please join us in the Onsite Registration area to complete the 2012 Conference Evaluation and receive a free CUE Conference T-shirt (limited supply). The evaluation stations are open Friday, 2-5pm and Saturday, 9am-1pm.
Books are available for purchase in the CUE Corner.
CUE Karaoke, brought to you by CUE members passionate about performance and technology. Stop by to become a soloist, back up singer or just enjoy the fun. Special thanks to the crew from the Music Media and Entertainment Technology (MMET) of Huntington Beach High School and Rock Our World founder, Carol Anne McGuire. Light appetizers will be served (first come, first serve) and a no-host bar will be provided.
Need to recharge between sessions? Stroll through the gallery and take in the inspiring student and teacher-produced winning photos from the 2010 and 2011 CaliforniaStreaming Digital Photography Contest. Learn about the 2012 contest and pick up free posters highlighting these breathtaking winners -- compliments of the CaliforniaStreaming.org community.
: On-site registration for the conference
Also in its FIFTH year now, the Bloggers' Cafe is an informal, couch-chairs-floor gathering area in the conference center for bloggers, social media mavens, and anyone else who wants to find and connect with others. A beehive of constant activity and conversation, the Bloggers' Cafe makes it hard to go do anything else once you discover it.
Presenter Resources
Opportunity to purchase books by Keynote speaker Diane Ravitch, Visions Technology books and CUE Gear.
Please join us in the Onsite Registration area to complete the 2012 Conference Evaluation and receive a free CUE Conference T-shirt (limited supply). The evaluation stations are open Friday, 2-5pm and Saturday, 9am-1pm.
The California Department of Education, California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) and Computer Using Educators (CUE) are pleased to sponsor the Student Technology Showcase. The showcase will feature student projects from CTAP regions. This is an excellent staff development opportunity for teachers and others to see effective integration of technology and the curriculum on student-generated classroom projects. Project viewing will be held Saturday, 10:15am-12:00pm in the Lobby of the Palm Springs Convention Center. Please see the separate directory in your conference bag for complete details.
An opportunity to get acquainted with the CUE 2012 Board of Director nominees.
: A raffle will be held during lunch on Saturday in the hub@CUE. Must be present to win. Prizes are generously donated by CUE exhibitors.
Randy Nelson has a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from the University of Santa Clara. As a teenager, a passion for animation led him to computer programming. He has taught software development for the last 35 years
Randy was one of the founders of the juggling group the Flying Karamazov Brothers, and worked in live theater, film and television for more than a decade. His credits include co-writer, co-director and co-star of three Broadway shows, performances in the White House and for the President at the Kennedy Center, a role in the feature film 'Jewel of the Nile,' and the opportunity to represent the United States at two Olympic Arts Festivals.
Randy worked as a computer animator and producer for Pizza Time Theater, led developer training for NeXT Computer, created the developer program for the Apple and IBM multimedia joint venture Kaleida Labs, published the entry-level training book on Java at Sun, and was a senior instructional designer for Apple Computer.
At Pixar Animation Studios, Randy created Pixar University and was its Dean for more than a dozen years. When Disney/Pixar President Ed Catmull was recently asked by Fortune Magazine what he was proudest of in his many accomplishments at Pixar, Ed replied, “Pixar University.”
Most recently, Randy taught at Carnegie Mellon University in its Entertainment Technology Center, and created collaboration, staff development and leadership programs for Black Rock Studios, Brighton-based video game leader.
Today Randy uses his art, film, theater, animation, software, training and juggling experience daily as the head of DreamWorks Education, providing training and education for all of DreamWorks’ employees.
Randy writes, consults and looks for splendid problems to help solve.
: All conference attendees are invited to our Closing Keynote Saturday afternoon. Gather as a community to reflect on your conference experience.
Get there early, as space is limited.
Closing Keynote - Randy Nelson
Programming as the fourth "R"
