GaETC
2002 - CONCURRENT SESSION # 5 (49-61)
Wednesday,
12:00-1:00
Featured
Speakers
Mary Lu Armstrong
Bonnie Bracey
Douglas Johnson
Sponsor Keynote Speaker
TBA (Presented by Maximus)
Session
#: 49
Title: Designing Research
Projects that Kids (and Teachers) Like (Part I)
Presenters(s): Douglas Johnson
Room: Chatham BallRm A
Strand: Featured Speaker
Good research projects should
not only teach important information literacy skills, but they should also
make school more meaningful and relevant for all students, help students
develop higher level thinking processes and exercise creativity and, allow
teachers to improve delivery of the content area curriculum. This
session examines current thinking about the constructivist approach to
education, reviews Bloom's Taxonomy in light of designing research projects,
offers strategies for working with teachers to determine the best
places in the curriculum to integrate resource-based projects, and suggests
ways technology can be a motivating factor in information processing. The
workshop allows time for participants to practice revising traditional
research projects.
Session
#: 50
Title: The Future
of Technology, Internet 2 and Educational Ubiquitous Computing
Presenter(s): Bonnie
Bracey
Room: Chatham BallRm B
Strand: Featured Speaker
This is a presentation and
discussion that defines shares and explains the areas of Internet 2.
Ubiquitous computing includes the use of small, portable, inexpensive programmable
devices, as well as wireless technologies, and input and output devices.
We will consider uses of these technologies anywhere: in schools, post-secondary
institutions, after school programs, museums, the home, and the community.
(Repeat of session 102)
Session #: 52
Title: To DE or Not To
DE: That Is the Question
Presenters(s): Mary Lu Armstrong
Room: Auditorium
Strand: Distance Learning
& Telecommunications
Distance education, or distance
learning, has been around for a long time. Corporate and adult education
trainers are using it to serve their globally dispersed employees and clients.
Colleges and universities have embraced it, thereby expanding their presence
beyond the traditional campus. Could K-12 be the next big wave in
distance education? This session takes a look at the trends, past
and present, of distance education in all of these sectors. By looking
at the successes of the past and the possibilities of the future, you will
be able to more accurately assess not if but when your district is ready
for distance education.
Session
#: 53
Title: How to Hack!
Presenters(s): Brent Williams
Room: 100 - 101
Strand: Technology Planning
People all over the world
know how to hack into your systems! Do you know how they do it?
See it done and learn how to stop it.
Session
#: 54
Title: The Internet:
Is it Worth the Risk?
Presenters(s): Aileen McNair,
Steve Edwards
Room: 102
Strand: Professional Development
The seamy side of the Internet
spills over into the lives on Internet users. The question of how
to temper this medium becomes increasingly important
Handout:
1.28 MB .ppt - Rightclick to save to your hard drive.
Session
#: 55
Title: Book Reports -
21st Century Style
Presenters(s): Lynn Loo,
Debbie Valdez
Room: 103
Strand: Classroom Integration
Move over Lavar Burton!
These 3rd and 4th graders make great book reports too. Learn about
the new way to give a book report - using a Logictech camera, PowerPoint,
and a VCR.
Session
#: 56
Title: GaETC State Technology
Fair
Presenters(s): Lou Oxendine,
Maggie Paoletti, Linda Spudic
Room: 104
Strand: Library/Media
Highlights of regional and
state technology fairs.
Session
#: 57
Title: The Reluctant
Palm User: A Teacher Discovers the PDA’s Potential
Presenters(s): Emmett Mullins,
Mary Klamer
Room: 105
Strand: Emerging Technologies
Teachers may resist handhelds
as simply the latest techno-gadget; however, new products are on target
for helping busy teachers stay organized and be more productive.
Handout
on website
Session
#: 58
Title: Life After InTech...Introducing
WebTech
Presenters(s): Traci Redish,
Jerrie Cheek, Nisa Peek
Room: 106
Strand: Professional Development
The Georgia ETTCs are proud
to announce the development of WebTech
--a follow-up program to
InTech! Participants create a variety of
Web-based projects and activities
including a Scavenger Hunt,
WebQuest and a Class Website.
Session
#: 59
Title: Discovery Composition
of Music Using MIDI
Presenters(s): James McGaw
Room: 200
Strand: Multimedia/Media
Production
This session provides a
description and demonstration of the equipment and methods used in the
Discover Composition Program at Dearing Elementary School. Students
write and record their own songs using MIDI equipment.
Session
#: 60
Title: Technology Integration
for the Spanish-speaking Student
Presenters(s): Vicki Yoe,
Donna Terry
Room: 201
Strand: Classroom Integration
This session offers ideas
for actively engaging your Spanish-speaking student with their English
speaking classmates during project-based learning.
SPONSOR
SESSION
Southern
Business Communications
Session:
155 (v)
Title:
Network Security for Education Environments
Presenter:
Karl Gerling, Enterasys Networks
Room:
Gwinnett
Come
learn how to protect your network from attack.
SPONSOR SESSION
Apple
Session #: 156 (v)
Title: Spotlight
on Technology Success in Georgia Schools
Location: Greene Room
Drop in for an enlightening
discussion and discover how schools, educators, and students are successfully
using technology. Visit any of our six "Success Story" stations and
talk with teachers and students about their incredible stories. View
projects and movies about the use of digital media, wireless laptops for
mobile learning, or a district-wide laptop initiative for all teachers.
SPONSOR
SESSION
Logical
Choice
Session: 157 (v)
Title: Java or UNIX Academy
for K-12: How To Put One in Your School
Presenter: Jerry Neece
Room: Pulaski
Let Sun help you take the
first step to discovering and developing Java and UNIX expertise at your
school. Learn why this is valuable to you, your school district,
and the future of Georgia’s students and workforce. How is the Sun Microsystems
Strategic Initiative for K-12 benefiting schools? Find out about the availability
of “Mindprint” and AEG grants. What does it take to implement a technical
academy in your school? What is the most effective way to launch
one for Java Programming or UNIX System Administration skills? What
is the demand for Solaris/UNIX Administrators in today’s market and beyond?
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3/31/02
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