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.

Session #: 61
Title: Public Job, Private Thoughts - Technology and Workplace Privacy: A Primer
Presenters(s): Caylen Tichenor
Room: 202
Strand: Administration
What's legal in workplace monitoring? Take a fascinating look at the legalities of technology and workplace privacy.  Sample monitoring notification forms included.
Handout A: 119 KB PowerPoint presentation ; Handout B: 34 KB Word document ; Handout C: 28 KB Word Document

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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