Session
#: 75 (v)
Title: VP, Teaching &
Learning Initiatives
Presenters(s): Scott Noon
Room: Chatham BallRm A
Strand: Featured Speaker
All online courses are NOT
alike. How does a teacher make a good decision about which ones to
take? What does it mean to be a part of a professional online learning
community?
Session
#: 76
Title: Computer Care
102: Top Ten Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks for Teachers
Presenters(s): Patrick Crispen
Room: Chatham BallRm
Strand: Featured Speaker
You've done the weekly fab
five -- updated your virus definitions, ran windows update or software
update, ran scandisk or disk first aid, ran disk defragmenter, and backed
up your data (all of which are discussed in Computer Care 101) -- and STILL
your computer is acting hokey. From traceroutes to msconfig to Internet
Explorer's hidden repair tool, this one hour session uses plain English
and easy-to-follow explanations to show you how to get your computer running
again.
Session
#: 77
Title: Project
Based Learning and Technology
Presenter(s) : Norma
Thornburg
Room: Chatham BallRm C
Strand: Featured Speaker
Imagine up to 15,000 students
spread throughout Brazil spending five years studying 500 years of Brazilian
history with such enthusiasm that they didn’t want the project to end.
This presentation explores the elements of effective long-term project-based
learning and the role of technology in supporting projects and is presented
from the perspective of the project designer who worked closely with the
children for the duration of the program. If you have been wondering
if project-based learning is effective and if it can be used with large
numbers of students, this session is for you.
Session
#: 78
Title: Bitmaps and JPEGs
and Gifs, Oh My! A Guide to Digital Imaging
Presenters(s): Christopher
Curchy, Keith Kyker
Room: Auditorium
Strand: Featured Speaker
Digital cameras and scanners
are becoming more and more popular in schools. But there’s still
a lot of confusion over basic terms and file formats. In this session,
we’ll cover the basics of digital imaging, like image quality, resolution,
and digital camera selection. Then we’ll move on to some of the newest
software on the market. Finally, you’ll see some student projects
that can be integrated into almost any curricular area. This session
will be useful to novices and experts alike. All are welcome, and
questions are encouraged. Come learn about this exciting technology.
Session
#: 79
Title: TAG! We're
IT!
Presenters(s): Jan Goodloe,
Heather Borowski, Jan Goodloe
Room: 100 - 101
Strand: Classroom Integration
Technology at Glennwood
is an innovation providing resources which teachers use to integrate technology
into the curriculum. Student-generated computer projects are included
in the presentation.
Session
#: 80
Title: Phase II InTech:
Realizing Opportunities in Mathematics
Presenters(s): Brinkley
Pound
Room: 102
Strand: Professional Development
The Phase II module supports
elementary teachers as they learn to use a variety of technologies to improve
instruction and student achievement in mathematics.
Handouts
Session
#: 81
Title: Georgia Learning
Connections Update
Presenters(s): Susan Sams,
Ann Bosarge
Room: 103
Strand: Classroom Integration
Think you know everything
possible about Georgia Learning Connections? Have you made comments
on the revised standards, entered one of your lessons in the Lesson Plan
Builder, or scoped out our 180-Day Sequence project? If you've missed
one of these you've missed a lot. Come test your knowledge and see
what's new in our updates presentation. See what features we've added,
learn about new classroom resources, and we might even give you a sneak
peek at upcoming additions.
Session #: 82
Title: Smart Cookies
Smell Sweet Success With Big 6!
Presenters(s): Susan Grigsby
Room: 104
Strand: Library/Media
Make research manageable
for your students by breaking it down into six easy steps. Session
includes how-to's for collaborative planning and adapting existing lesson
plans.
Handout: 25
KB Word document; Website
Session
#: 83
Title: Elements of eLearning
Presenters(s): John Thompson
Room: 105
Strand: Distance Learning
& Telecommunications
eLearning (distance learning)
is catching on in education. Traditional classrooms are being challenged
by classrooms in cyberspace. Learn about the pluses and minuses from an
eLearning practitioner.
Session
#: 84
Title: Primary InTech
Presenters(s): Linda Mccardle,
Kim Cornett
Room: 106
Strand: Professional Development
Primary InTech was developed
as an alternative to Elementary InTech for the early childhood teacher.
Primary InTech encompasses developmentally appropriate theme-based activities
with a technology emphasis. Lessons are literature-based and contain
many hands-on activities.
Session
#: 85
Title: Lights, Camera,
Action! Producing a School News Show
Presenters(s): Sarah Ross,
Mitch Malcom, Cheryl Stone
Room: 200
Strand: Multimedia/Media
Production
Learn how to organize and
produce news shows with your students. Equipment needs and technical
advice will be shared. See clips of a daily program.
Session
#: 86
Title: The JASON PROJECT:
Real Science, Real Research, Real Time, Real Learning
Presenters(s): Ginny Brady,
Claudia Rodriguez
Room: 201
Strand: Classroom Integration
The JASON Project offers
students and teachers in grades 4 through 9 a comprehensive multimedia
approach to enhance teaching and learning in science, technology, math,
geography, and associated disciplines. The project delivers its educational
content
through a print curriculum,
videos, fully interactive Internet programming, and live satellite "Telepresence"
broadcasts.
Session
#: 87
Title: Eastern Bluebirds
in Living Color
Presenter(s): Jane Yonts
and Kim Cocker
Room: 202
Strand: Classroom Integration
This session will provide
information on an interdisciplinary field study by fifth-grade students
at Fairyland Elementary School that uses community resources, the Internet
for communication with experts, and collaboration with the Tennessee Aquarium
and the Lula Lake Land Trust.
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SESSION
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Session:
161 (v)
Title:
Classroom Design Seminar
Presenter:
Phil Lunney
Room:
Gwinnett
Bring
your ideas to discuss different ways to design classrooms and labs.
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SESSION
Apple
Session #: 162
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.
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SESSION
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Choice
Session: 163 (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?
Updated
4/13/02