yolink - Iste

Welcome to our ISTE 2010 Pages

This year at ISTE we had six excellent teacher presenters who created lesson plans integrating yolink as well as our partners. We also handed out a new search curriculum from Creative Commons. On these ISTE pages you will find the teacher created lesson plans, the Creative Commons curriculum and information on our partners. Enjoy these resources and please always feel free to contact us at info@yolink.com or sign up for a webinar if you’d like more information.

yolink at ISTE 2010 Booth Schedule Teacher Lessons Creative Commons USB Drive

	Valerie Becker Valerie Becker began her career teaching internationally, for the past twenty years she has been teaching in Massachusetts. She is currently the Director of Integrated Technology at West Tisbury School, in West Tisbury, MA. Since 1990, Valerie has conducted technology training and integration workshops at the school, district, state, regional and national levels. She is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Google Certified Teacher and a MassCUE Pathfinder Award Winner. Her interest is in helping students communicate, connect, and collaborate globally. She finds the web astounding and delightful. Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF
	Karen Blumberg Karen Blumberg has been teaching (mostly in Manhattan independent schools) for 14 years. She is in her fourth year as the Middle School Technology Integrator at The School at Columbia University, a unique K-8 school that serves the Harlem community and the Columbia faculty equally. Previously, Karen was the Middle School Technology Coordinator at Sacred Heart 91st Street, and a math teacher at The Dalton School and for The School District of Philadelphia. She is a member of ISTE, NCTM, NAIS, NYCIST, CSTA, and other professional organizations. Karen earned a BA in Math and an MA in Instructional Technology and New Media. Karen is proud to finally own real estate, and though www.karenblumberg.com only exists virtually, she uses the site to document some of her recent technology integration experiences. She is passionate about digital photography, traveling, and good eats. Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF
	Sue Miller Sue Miller began her career as a Music Therapist and Music educator over twenty years ago. She taught in the North Carolina and Connecticut public schools as a special educator in the primary grades. For the past seven years she has been teaching 5th grade at the West Tisbury School on Martha's Vineyard. She is currently working on incorporating music, theatre, and technology into her classroom. Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF
	Mark E. Moran Prior to Dulcinea Media, Mark spent 9 years as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of 24/7 Real Media. He led the company through dramatic global expansion and revenue growth, completing 14 acquisitions in two years. From 2000 to 2003, Mark steered 24/7 Real Media through turbulent economic conditions, enabling it to be one of the few online advertising companies to survive. The company regained its leadership in online advertising, and was acquired for $650 million by WPP Group in July 2007. Prior to 24/7 Real Media, Mark uses an associate Attorney at Proskauer Rose LLP a Financial Analyst at the Bank of New York. Mark has a law degree from Fordham Law School, an M.B.A. in Finance from Fordham Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia. Visit Founding Dulcinea to read Marks personal blog and follow Mark on Twitter.
	Julene Reed Julene Reed is the Director of Academic Technology at St. George's Independent School in Collierville, TN and was previously a classroom teacher and technology integration specialist at St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis. With twenty years of experience, Julene is an Apple Distinguished Educator, is on the Advisory Council for Dr. Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots, is on the Advisory Council for Polar Bears International, is a Discovery STAR educator, and is also a Google Certified Teacher. Julene is actively involved with both global education and educational technology. She gives keynote addresses, workshops, and other professional development training to educators, administrators, and service leaders internationally. Julene has authored educational content for the Apple Learning Interchange as well as other educational publications. Julene is the director of Polar Bears International's "Tundra Connections" which involves distance learning opportunities and interdisciplinary curriculum related to polar bears and climate change. She is the Director of Tennis for Memphis Special Olympics. Julene received her Masters of Education in the area of Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Memphis and her Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas. Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF
	Ken Shelton Ken Shelton currently holds a MA in Education, with a specialization in New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an educator for eight years and currently teaches technology at the Middle School level. He has earned teaching credentials in both Social Studies and Technology Education. As a part of his active involvement within the Educational Technology community, Ken is a Google Certified Teacher, an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Discovery STAR Educator, and serves on the board for the Computer Using Educators Los Angeles affiliate (CUELA). Ken regularly gives presentations and conducts workshops, many of which are hands on, covering a wide variety of educational technology, technology integration, creative expression, and instructional design topics. Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF
	Lisa Thumann Formerly a K-6 technology teacher, Lisa Thumann has been with the Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education at Rutgers University since 2002. As the Center's Senior Specialist in Educational Technology, Lisa facilitates professional development sessions on campus as well as travels throughout New Jersey going into districts helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. Her focus for the Center is her 21st Century Learning Initiative and helping teachers to develop and participate in their personal learning networks. Lisa also presents at State and National conferences such as Alan November's Building Learning Communities, the NJ Association for Educational Technology's and NJ Educational Computing Cooperative's annual conferences and the Google Teacher Academies. Lisa was the Keynote speaker this past year for both the NJEA Technology Institutes as well at the NJ Educational Technology Institute. You can read more about Lisa on her blog at ThumannResources.com Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF Tweet This!

	Valerie Becker Valerie Becker began her career teaching internationally, for the past twenty years she has been teaching in Massachusetts. She is currently the Director of Integrated Technology at West Tisbury School, in West Tisbury, MA. Since 1990, Valerie has conducted technology training and integration workshops at the school, district, state, regional and national levels. She is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Google Certified Teacher and a MassCUE Pathfinder Award Winner. Her interest is in helping students communicate, connect, and collaborate globally. She finds the web astounding and delightful. Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF
	Karen Blumberg Karen Blumberg has been teaching (mostly in Manhattan independent schools) for 14 years. She is in her fourth year as the Middle School Technology Integrator at The School at Columbia University, a unique K-8 school that serves the Harlem community and the Columbia faculty equally. Previously, Karen was the Middle School Technology Coordinator at Sacred Heart 91st Street, and a math teacher at The Dalton School and for The School District of Philadelphia. She is a member of ISTE, NCTM, NAIS, NYCIST, CSTA, and other professional organizations. Karen earned a BA in Math and an MA in Instructional Technology and New Media. Karen is proud to finally own real estate, and though www.karenblumberg.com only exists virtually, she uses the site to document some of her recent technology integration experiences. She is passionate about digital photography, traveling, and good eats. Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF
	Sue Miller Sue Miller began her career as a Music Therapist and Music educator over twenty years ago. She taught in the North Carolina and Connecticut public schools as a special educator in the primary grades. For the past seven years she has been teaching 5th grade at the West Tisbury School on Martha's Vineyard. She is currently working on incorporating music, theatre, and technology into her classroom. Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF
	Mark E. Moran Prior to Dulcinea Media, Mark spent 9 years as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of 24/7 Real Media. He led the company through dramatic global expansion and revenue growth, completing 14 acquisitions in two years. From 2000 to 2003, Mark steered 24/7 Real Media through turbulent economic conditions, enabling it to be one of the few online advertising companies to survive. The company regained its leadership in online advertising, and was acquired for $650 million by WPP Group in July 2007. Prior to 24/7 Real Media, Mark uses an associate Attorney at Proskauer Rose LLP a Financial Analyst at the Bank of New York. Mark has a law degree from Fordham Law School, an M.B.A. in Finance from Fordham Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia. Visit Founding Dulcinea to read Marks personal blog and follow Mark on Twitter.
	Julene Reed Julene Reed is the Director of Academic Technology at St. George's Independent School in Collierville, TN and was previously a classroom teacher and technology integration specialist at St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis. With twenty years of experience, Julene is an Apple Distinguished Educator, is on the Advisory Council for Dr. Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots, is on the Advisory Council for Polar Bears International, is a Discovery STAR educator, and is also a Google Certified Teacher. Julene is actively involved with both global education and educational technology. She gives keynote addresses, workshops, and other professional development training to educators, administrators, and service leaders internationally. Julene has authored educational content for the Apple Learning Interchange as well as other educational publications. Julene is the director of Polar Bears International's "Tundra Connections" which involves distance learning opportunities and interdisciplinary curriculum related to polar bears and climate change. She is the Director of Tennis for Memphis Special Olympics. Julene received her Masters of Education in the area of Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Memphis and her Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas. Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF
	Ken Shelton Ken Shelton currently holds a MA in Education, with a specialization in New Media Design and Production. He has worked as an educator for eight years and currently teaches technology at the Middle School level. He has earned teaching credentials in both Social Studies and Technology Education. As a part of his active involvement within the Educational Technology community, Ken is a Google Certified Teacher, an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Discovery STAR Educator, and serves on the board for the Computer Using Educators Los Angeles affiliate (CUELA). Ken regularly gives presentations and conducts workshops, many of which are hands on, covering a wide variety of educational technology, technology integration, creative expression, and instructional design topics. Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF
	Lisa Thumann Formerly a K-6 technology teacher, Lisa Thumann has been with the Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education at Rutgers University since 2002. As the Center's Senior Specialist in Educational Technology, Lisa facilitates professional development sessions on campus as well as travels throughout New Jersey going into districts helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. Her focus for the Center is her 21st Century Learning Initiative and helping teachers to develop and participate in their personal learning networks. Lisa also presents at State and National conferences such as Alan November's Building Learning Communities, the NJ Association for Educational Technology's and NJ Educational Computing Cooperative's annual conferences and the Google Teacher Academies. Lisa was the Keynote speaker this past year for both the NJEA Technology Institutes as well at the NJ Educational Technology Institute. You can read more about Lisa on her blog at ThumannResources.com Download lesson presentation PPT \| Download lesson plan PDF Tweet This!