Presentations

Thursday, April 3, 11 a.m. - Noon

C011: Look Ma--No Programming! Cool Tips and Tricks

Presenter(s): Robin Hastings, Missouri River Regional Library

Level: Intermediate

Track: Public Access Computing/Technology Support & Implementation

Discover the world of mashups, where you take information from two different sources and mash them together to make a whole new web application--without any programming! We'll explore existing mashups, discuss ways to create new ones and, finally, spend some time brainstorming to come up with cool new ideas for you to take back to your school or library. Impress your website visitors without working too hard!

C012: Deploying a Public Access Computer Management System

Presenter(s): Jay Manning, Jefferson County Library

Level: Intermediate

Track: Planning and Budget

We will provide an overview of the deployment process for a public access computer (PAC) management system, starting from when Jefferson County Library managers identified a need for such a system, to reviewing product offerings, considering costs, deciding on a product, installing it, configuring it and going live. Participants will also receive screen shots showing how Librarica CASSIE system works. We will will cover potential pitfalls (both technical and policy/procedure related), and the presenter will answer questions about JCL's experiences using the CASSIE system.

C014: Support & Implementation for Using Microsoft Access-In the Classroom

Presenter(s): Gerald Goclan, St. Louis Public School

Level: Beginner

Track: Technology Support and Implementation

Most educators are not teaching Microsoft Access in the classroom. My presentation will include a walk through on how to name a database, design table structure within a database, sort a table, multi-sort a table and create a report from a table within a database.

C016: Do You Know What Your Students and Staff are Searching for on the Internet? We Do!

Presenter(s): Andy McBride and Patrick Chapa, Lightspeed Systems (VENDOR)

Level: Intermediate

Track: Network Administration

When developing a cybersecurity plan, IT directors need to armor their networks with a multi-dimensional shield, which means seeing all that is going in and out of your network such as viruses, content, e-mail and more. Built specifically for securing educational networks and protecting millions of students nationwide, Total Traffic Control gives you a single admin console to see everything running on your network and control any detected issues. Join us as we demonstrate how with the management of one you can control everything, see everything and better protect your network.

C017: More on Free and Web 2.0 Applications

Presenter(s): Savitri Wilder, University of Central Missouri

Level: Beginner

Track: Technology Support & Implementation

You've heard of blogs, wikis, social networking and Open Office but do you know how to incorporate those or other apps like Flickr, Meebo, Slideshare, del.icio.us and more to make your class more interactive? There is a lot of information out there, and technology is growing and evolving every day. In this session I will demonstrate how I have used free and Web 2.0 application daily to help me become more interactive in my teaching and work environment.

C018: Credibility and the Future of Textbooks

Presenter(s): Dr. Dwight Allen (Keynote Speaker)

Are all textbooks printed today credible? Moreover, what does credibility really mean and who makes that determination? This session will focus on the topic of credibility and critical thinking skills and what future options are on the horizon for textbook creation and utilization.