Wednesday, 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Session#: 19 Title: Raise AYP Scores and Teach to Standards using Interactive Technology
Presented By: Edward Barnes - eInstruction
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 40 Location: Room 106 Strand: ALL
The Classroom Performance System (CPS) from eInstruction is a package that contains software and interactive remotes to provide teachers with an exciting new way to engage students and keep them focused on instruction. he teacher can ask verbal questions on any topic while having any question asked tied to the state standards. The program allows the teacher to import any PowerPoint, engage it, and ask a question on any slide while tying a standard to that slide. A report is generated which includes the slide, the student responses, as well as, the standards covered. The teacher can also open any Examview question bank and engage the tests directly within CPS. CPS can also utilize any current whiteboard or graphics tablet within the program. Images from any source, including scanned transparencies, can be loaded and annotated. In addition, CPS can grade any objective item test by keying in the test answers. The program generates data analysis reports and standards analysis reports. All reports can be exported to most formats including Word, Adobe, Excel, InteGrade, SASI, and others. Overall, CPS is a great way to engage students and positively impact AYP scores.
Session#: 20 Title: Using Computerized-Adaptive Test Data To Drive InstructionPresented By: Randall Carpenter - Northwest Evaluation Association
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 40 Location: Room 107 Strand: ALL
Northwest Evaluation Association's Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) provides on-time assessment data to help teachers make the best decisions instructionally for each child. See how the Georgia version of MAP provides goal breakdown information in math, reading, and language arts immediately after testing. See how our Learning Continuum provides support to teachers in helping each child move forward by focusing on specific goals. Learn how to use Longitudinal Data in making the tough decisions which will help individual children as well as provide a focus for school and district-wide curriculum issues. Find out how the MAP test can provide immediate information for schools/districts when new students enroll.
Session#: 21 Title: Data-Driven Instruction through Math Software: One School's Success StoryPresented By: Kevin Strickland - Larson Learning
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 40 Location: Room 303 Strand:
As educators, we are challenged to Leave No Child Behind. To do this, we are encouraged to use data-driven instruction. Teachers must use student products to plan and implement programming so that every child succeeds. Is it possible for one teacher to address the individual needs of each student? It IS possible-if the teacher and students utilize the technological advances of computer software. Current software programs have the ability to assess each student individually and create a curriculum based on the assessment results. In this way, students’ valuable time is spent focused on strengthening conceptual understanding where it is needed, rather than reviewing already-mastered concepts. Even more importantly, computer software meets the instructional needs of tactile, auditory, visual, logical, and linguistic learners. So, students’ reading, writing, reasoning, and problem solving skills improve right along with their math skills. Students’ opportunities for success in mathematics increases dramatically and their test scores prove it.
Session#: 22 Title: Read Chapter Seven Tonight - Tomorrow We'll Have a QuizPresented By: Tony Brewer - Featured Speaker
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 230 Location: Room 306 Strand: ALL
Using technology for technology's sake is simply not worth the money spent or time invested. Neither is it wise to make technology a focal point of the 21st century classroom and then rely upon ancient methods of assessment to determine student performance. The days of teach a class, give a quiz will soon be a thing of the past. More and more emphasis is being placed on developing authentic assessment tools. In this session, we will look at a variety of new tools and online rubric generators that make evaluating student performance easier than ever.
Session#: 23 Title: Video Production
Presented By: Cathleen Khaaliq - Atlanta Public Schools, Jerry Parker - Atlanta Public Schools, Michelle Madden
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 120 Location: Room 308 Strand: ALL
Are you interested in integrating video into your curriculum? This session will delve into the fascinating and exciting world of video production. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, you will learn exciting techniques pertaining to digital video. The presenters will take you from pre-production to post-production. Statistics prove video is the paramount tool for increasing student achievement. Come find out how.
Session#: 24 Title: Video Editing and Production and DVD ProductionPresented By: Annice Elrod - Gladden Middle School
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 110 Location: Room 309 Strand: ALL
The activities include teaching students the art of video capture, editing, and production. Productions are burned to DVDs. Scanning photos and student work, art projects, music or any videotaped projects, or presentations can be saved to DVD for individual or large audience viewing. DVDs can be used to preserve student work, capture and reproduce school activities for distribution, create DVD yearbooks, and create products for fundraising activities. The audience will learn how to include DVD production in lesson planning.
Session#: 25 Title: Moving Library Automation to a Centralized SolutionPresented By: Mary Barbee - Gwinnett County Public Schools
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 50 Location: Room 310 Strand: Tech. Media
Gwinnett County Public Schools has recently made the transition from a client/server application to a centralized web-based solution for library automation. This session will walk through the project from the initial evaluation of the problem, consideration of alternative solutions, the decision and the implementation for a district of 103 schools with over 135,000 students. Steps in this process would apply to districts of all sizes.
Session#: 26 Title: Offering Opportunities and Flexibility with Online ClassesPresented By: Kristie Clements - Buchanan High School of Technology
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 50 Location: Room 312 Strand: Admin.
More and more schools and districts want to offer online classes for students. Online classes can address issues of equity in accessibility, opportunities to enroll in certain types or levels of classes, and flexibility for students and schools with scheduling issues. Online classes offer schools/districts an alternative for growth that keeps costs down during this time of reduced funding. However, just as in face-to-face teaching, not all online classes are created equal. This presentation will address the issues of ensuring quality online courses are developed and tailored to schools/districts individual needs. A discussion of developing classes in-house or purchasing opportunities from third parties will segway into identifying quality programs, pros and cons of utilizing existing programs, costs, student enrollment criteria, funding, staff development for teachers and assessment accountability.
Session#: 27 Title: Atomic Learning: Click, See, Hear, Just In Time Learning
Presented By: Roger Geraets - Atomic Learning
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 55 Location: Room 313 Strand:
Atomic Learning, www.atomicLearning.com, provides web-based software training for dozens of applications students and educators use everyday. Our just-in-time approach is focused on answering the common questions people have when learning popular software packages. Atomic Learning's unique approach delivers a library of thousands of short, easy-to-view-and-understand tutorial movies that can be used as an integral part of a curriculum or a staff development program. A subscription to Atomic Learning also provides access to a library of technology-centered lesson plans all for one low annual fee.
Session#: 28 Title: Engaged Learning in Math w/ Interactive Whiteboard and Graphing CalcsPresented By: Jimmy Bostock - ETTC @ NSC
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 55 Location: Room 324 Strand: ALL
This multimedia presentation will demonstrate how to transform classrooms and immediately improve instructional effectiveness by integrating interactive whiteboard and graphing calculators into current math curriculum. The session will showcase an activity which uses whole group, small group, and individual hands-on activities. Participants will engage in a JASON/TI activity which integrates math and science and utilizes the interactive whiteboard and graphing calculators.
Session#: 29 Title: Using Technology to Enhance Language ArtsPresented By: Gail Lovely - Featured Speaker
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 230 Location: Ballroom A Strand: ALL
Participants in this session will explore how technology can be integrated throughout their language arts curriculum. We will explore a variety of Web sites that will help teachers motivate and educate students in writing, reading, spelling and more of the Language Arts areas. We will also explore places where teachers can find numerous resources on children’s books and literature. Participants will learn about technology-rich projects that will integrate reading and writing skills. Teachers will leave with at least one idea ready to use in their Language Arts instruction.
Session#: 30 Title: 1:1 Transforming Traditional Classrooms into 21st Century Learning EnvironmentsPresented By: Kim Quinn - DOE
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 230 Location: Ballroom B Strand: ALL
What are the necessary components of a 21st century learning environment? Learn to develop leadership teams and unwire the school while delivering a new breed of professional learning opportunities that are curriculum-focused using mentor/modeling, online and face-to-face modules, and virtual sharing communities that are tied to standards and student performance. Learn to think creatively about support, maintenance, and iTeams.
Session#: 31 Title: The Incredible InternetPresented By: Tammy Worcester - Featured Speaker
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 230 Location: Ballroom C Strand: ALL
For today's educator, the Internet provides a treasure trove of instructional resources. In this session you will see many valuable Web sites for both teachers and students. A list of "favorites" will be provided, but you will also learn how to find these treasures on your own. You won't be able to wait to get to a computer so that you can check out these sites yourself!
Session#: 32 Title: Promote GA II
Presented By: EdTech Centers
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 130 Location: Ballroom D/E Strand:
The Georgia Educational Technology Training Centers Phase III PROMOTE project focuses on teaching standards through project-based learning. Teachers integrate project based learning and modern technologies to improve student learning. The PROMOTE Georgia project provides students in grades 2-12 the opportunity to develop an educational Web site designed to instruct others about content standards applicable to their grade level. We are delighted to have the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from the 2003-2004 school year at this year’s conference.
Session#: 33 Title: How to Plan a Successful Instructional FairPresented By: Helen Oliver - Catoosa County Schools
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 75 Location: Suite A Strand: ALL
An Instructional Fair is an excellent professional learning activity. Teachers set up exhibits of instructional units or teaching strategies and others conduct break-out sessions for a more in-depth look at specific areas of the curriculum. Many of the exhibits and sessions are about integrating technology into the curriculum. Learning Focused and Open Court curriculum ideas are emphasized. The Fair is an opportunity to see what others are doing and to add those concepts to grade level or department goals.
Session#: 34 Title: Kurzweil 3000: Curriculum Access for Struggling Readers and WritersPresented By: Pat Satterfield - Dunamis, Inc/CREATE, Ben Satterfield - Center for Research and Expansion of
Assistive Technology Excellence
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 75 Location: Suite B Strand: ALL
With the state and federal mandates to include students with disabilities in general education classrooms, the use of technology supports for these students has become even more important. Kurzweil 3000 is a full-featured scan/read software program that provides auditory feedback, highlighted reading, dictionary and synonym support, study skill tools, and word prediction for writing. It has become an increasingly popular choice for supporting students with mild disabilities and struggling readers and writers. Kurzweil 3000 continues to be the industry standard for scan/read software, being the tool of choice for ease of scanning. This session will examine how Kurzweil 3000 can be used across the curriculum and across grade levels to impact student achievement. Strategies for increasing comprehension, teaching study strategies, and developing vocabulary will be discussed as well as implications for using this tool with ESOL students and making use of the language reading features and dictionaries in other languages. Hearing impaired students and students with physical and/or learning disabilities may benefit. The recommendations of the National Reading Panel will be discussed in relation to features within the program.
Session#: 35 Title: Digital Cameras in the K-12 ClassroomPresented By: Kenneth Clark - Georgia Southern University
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 75 Location: Suite C Strand: Elem. Secon. Special Media
Within the K-12 curriculum, use of the digital camera is only limited by one's imagination. Digital Cameras are great learning tools to simulate and motivate students and teachers alike. As teachers use and experiment with digital cameras, they will find applications that are unique to their classrooms. The digital camera provides a sound basis for teachers and students to meet the National Educational Technology Standards. This presentation will provide K-12 teachers with ideas on how they can use digital cameras in their classroom.
Session#: 36 Title: Blogs and Wikis 101
Presented By: Patrick Crispen - Featured Speaker
Time: Wed. 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Seats: 800 Location: Monument Strand: ALL
One of the promises of classroom technology was that it would enable students to express themselves online. Neat idea, but not really practical. That’s where Blogs and Wikis 101 come in. In the first half of this presentation you’ll learn about online journaling tools called “blogs,” tools that are rapidly approaching critical mass in higher education and may soon be trickling down into your classroom. In the second half of this presentation you’ll learn about wikis, online tools that let your students collaborate and edit a classroom or group project website without having to know HTML.