Wednesday, 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Session#: 55 Title: Real-Time, Real-World Scientific Concepts
Presented By: Richard Briscoe - PASCO scientific
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 40 Location: Room 106 Strand: Admin. Secon.
Find out how Probeware can help high school students gain a solid understanding of a variety of scientific phenomena. No matter which science you are exploring, standards-based units of instruction are provided that include sensors, interfaces, software, and lab manuals. These materials are easy to integrate into your current curriculum and allow students to see scientific data in real-time. Participants will have an opportunity to explore a Palm handheld-based solution for science data acquisition and analysis.
Session#: 56 Title: How Technology Can Help School Counselors
Presented By: Eric Haynie - Whitfield County Schools
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 40 Location: Room 107 Strand: ALL
This program will cover the uses of technology in the counseling field. Discussed in the program will be the use of computers in education and resources on the Internet for different areas of counseling including Classroom Guidance Lesson Plans, Career Counseling, Guidance List-serves, and overall guidance resources. The use of the Office suite and other software as counselor tools both in and out of the classroom will be discussed. The program will use as many resources as possible that are readily available to Georgia educators for free or at minimal cost to schools. Participants will be introduced to useful sources available from the state of Georgia as well as those from other states.
Session#: 57 Title: Certification and Staffing of Instructional Technology
Presented By: Warren Goetzel - Georgia State University
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 40 Location: Room 303 Strand: ALL
In order to effectively integrate technology into a school's instructional program, the support of professionally trained and certified Instructional Technology Specialists is necessary. The unfortunate result of inadequate or unqualified instructional technology staff and support is the ineffective integration of technology. In numerous classrooms appropriate technologies sit idle and unused, due to lack of support, despite their potential advantages to student achievement. Students need to be provided with technology rich learning opportunities, supported by professionally trained and certified Instructional Technology Specialists, in order to develop the technological proficiencies needed to be successful in real life situations. This session will examine the current and future status of the certification and staffing of Instructional Technology Specialists in Georgia and its impact on student achievement. The main points to be analyzed and discussed are the lack of state teacher certification (Georgia Educator Certificate) in Instructional Technology, inconsistency in the present staffing structure and qualifications of Instructional Technology Specialists in Georgia public schools, the absence of mandatory state staffing requirements, and funding of Instructional Technology Specialists in Georgia public schools. The session will consist of a multimedia presentation and discussions related to the main points outlined above.
Session#: 58 Title: The Case for Computing
Presented By: Gary Stager - Thornburg Center/Pepperdine University
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 230 Location: Room 306 Strand: ALL
The personal computer is the most powerful, expressive and flexible instrument ever invented. At its best, the PC offers learners a rich intellectual laboratory and vehicle for self expression. Although computing has transformed nearly every aspect of society, schools remain relatively untouched. In the current educational climate computers have been reduced to information appliances, or worse. Too few students are offered access to the rich-learning opportunities made available by computing. This deprivation has serious implications for children and the society at large. The presenter will use his experience, passion and yes, actual classroom examples, to make the case for a renewed commitment to learner-centered school computing. While challenges abound for teachers confronting the second generation of computer fluent children, there are even greater opportunities to revolutionize the learning process. The case will be made for using computers in constructive ways and as a catalyst for schools based on learner-driven decision-making.
Session#: 59 Title: The Winner of this Year's Best Picture Award Goes to
Presented By: Traci Redish - Kennesaw State University, Nisa Peek - KSU ETTC, Tim Tyson
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 120 Location: Room 308 Strand: ALL
Digital video production is a powerful way to motivate students, energize learning, and encourage higher level thinking for students. The development of a video is an ideal product for the culmination of a project-based learning experience. Videos could include formats such as newscasts, documentaries, infomercials, video postcards, or interviews. In an effort to encourage the use of basic and/or advanced video production in classroom, the DOE Educational Technology Training Centers are rolling out a statewide competition for K-12 schools known as the Georgia Movie Academy (GMA). The GMA invites teachers to form teams of motivated students and serve as coaches through the development of an educational movie that encourages the use of higher order thinking and aligns to the Georgia Performance Standards. The competition culminates in a formal state-wide awards ceremony known as the GMAs. Students will dress in tuxedos and gowns to receive Oscars for Best Picture, Best Teaching
and Learning, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound. In this session, you will hear how to get involved in the GMA competition! You will also hear from Mabry Middle School who inspired the creation of the GMA and whose students have been making iMovies for years! You will see AMAZING movies created by students who compete in Mabry's very own Film Festival!
Session#: 60 Title: Postcards from Over There: Promote International Education through Technology
Presented By: Jane Zahner - Valdosta State University, Tracy Harrington - Valdosta State University
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 110 Location: Room 309 Strand: Secon. Media
There has never been a more important time to encourage international learning, understanding, and cooperation. This session will demonstrate a fun multi-media project to get middle and high school students engaged in the possibilities of studying overseas and to encourage them get to know students from other cultures. During the session, volunteers will be asked where they would like to visit. Then, through the magic of Photoshop Elements, the students will see themselves climbing the Mayan ruins in Belize, visiting the castles of Scotland, or exploring the cities of Hungary. A resource list with contacts, links, and additional information will be supplied.
Session#: 61 Title: Developing a Media Center Website
Presented By: Anne Boulier - Bartow County Schools, Cathie Williams - Bartow County Schools
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 50 Location: Room 310 Strand: Media
Learn the basic elements needed to have a professional-looking website for your media center. In this session, participants will learn how to use a website to advertise special services and programs. Discussion will be focused on what to include and what to leave out. A website for the media center can provide necessary information to staff, students, and parents. It is a great public relations tool that allows a way to make connections with the community.
Session#: 62 Title: Implementing a Web-Based e-portfolio System
Presented By: J.J. Hayden - GC&SU
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 50 Location: Room 312 Strand: Admin. Tech. Media
E-portfolios can let students collect and organize examples of what they have learned and can do. When used over several school years they also show the student progress and development. This type of evidence of learning and development can be used to evaluate and direct the students' studies and also provide evidence that the school can use for accreditation reviews. This presentation reviews the anticipated benefits of a web-based e-portfolio system and compares them with the reality of an actual system. It also covers the impact on administrative services, in-service training for teachers and training for students. It concludes with a presentation of actual observed benefits and problems.
Session#: 63 Title: Browser-based Centralized Library Automation
Presented By: Steve Horton - Follett Software Company
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 55 Location: Room 313 Strand: ALL
WOW! Follett Software Company, the leader in K-12 library automation, introduces its next-generation, browser-based library product "Destiny." Easy installation and support, powerful reporting, remote access and data sharing all combine in one unbelievably easy-to-use product. Destiny offers the proven power of Follett's top-rated library automation system used by more than 35,000 librarians worldwide. See Destiny in action, and learn more about Follett's achievement-oriented solutions that provide students with equal, 24/7 access to standards-aligned library resources over the Internet.
Session#: 64 Title: A Dueling Sequel: ACTIVboard 2
Presented By: Hazel Hurt Cromer - Upson Lee South Elementary, Anita Averette - Upson Lee Elementary School
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 55 Location: Room 324 Strand: ALLThe presenters will demonstrate how wonderfully the ACTIVboard motivates students and enhances all types and modes of learners. During the session, participants will be shown how to involve students directly with ACTIVboard, ACTIVotes, and ACTIVslate. Teachers can create multiple choice tests using ACTIVote Question Master where the students answer with the remote ACTIVotes from their desks. Student scores are graphed so the results can be printed for your parents. The Internet can be incorporated to amaze your students with interactive voting sessions. Come join us in the futuristic classroom.
Session#: 65 Title: Taming the Monster: Classroom Management for Beginners in Classrooms with One Computer or Just a Few
Presented By: Gail Lovely - Featured Speaker
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 230 Location: Ballroom A Strand: ALL
This session will share ideas and suggestions about managing the technology in your room, maintaining order in the classroom and ways to help organize technology-rich experiences. Many suggestions and ideas will be presented about ways to share new projects and skills with students. If you primarily use a laboratory setting there will be ideas for you too!
Session#: 66 Title: One-on-One Computing with a Handheld PC
Presented By: Brent Williams - Featured Speaker
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 230 Location: Ballroom B Strand: Tech.
There is a lot of interest in putting computing power in the hands of students through one-on-one initiatives. Most initiatives focus on students and teachers having and using laptop or tablet PCs. Is there another alternative? Yes! Handheld PCs are less expensive, powerful, wireless, flexible, and have many of the capabilities of larger computers including web browser and office suite. In this session, the capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of current and future handhelds will be explored and demonstrated. You can give each student a computer!
Session#: 67 Title: Problem-Based Learning and Technology
Presented By: Tammy Worcester - Featured Speaker
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 230 Location: Ballroom C Strand:
ALLIn this session, participants will first review the difference between project-based learning and problem-based learning. Problem based resources will be shared so that participants can continue to explore on their own. The majority of the time will be spent sharing practical ideas for moving from a traditional classroom to a problem-based environment that takes advantage of brain compatible learning. Participants will go away with technology integration activities that they can utilize right away in their classrooms!
Session#: 68 Title: State Winners II
Presented By: Tech Fair
Time:
Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Seats:
130
Location:
Ballroom D/E
Strand: ALL
2004 State Technology Fair winners will showcase projects from one of eight categories. All Georgia students in grades 3-12 may participate in the GaETC Technology Fair. This includes all public, private, and home-schooled students. Students compete first at the Regional level by designing a project in one of the following categories: Technology Literacy Challenge, Non-Multimedia Applications, Individual and Team Multimedia Applications, Graphic Design, Hardware and Robotics, Intranet/Internet Applications Project Programming, and the Individual and Team Programming Challenge.
Session#: 69 Title: Creating Web-Research Projects and the 360° Assignment Model™
Presented By: Jeff Reynolds - Uniting Networks Incorporated, Andy Farris - PowerResearcher
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 75 Location: Suite A Strand: ALL
The Web-research and 360° Assignment Model™ presentation will instruct teachers in creating Web-research project assignments using the PowerResearcher™ software. PowerResearcher™ helps teachers plan, organize, distribute, receive, and evaluate any classroom research project. The user-friendly software also aids and instructs students in their research and writing tasks, while guiding them through the research process. It serves as a communication vehicle between teacher and student. A key feature of this presentation will be an illustration of how a project file records and displays a Web-research activity, complete with date and time stamp, the webpage title and the URL. This embedded, non-deletable feature serves as a pro-active SOLUTION TO INTERNET PLAGIARISM. The structure of a pilot program based on the 360° Assignment Model™ that is being conducted during the current fall semester at a community college will also be provided. The workshop will step participants through the creation of a sample assignment, Immigration-the American Dream, and is applicable to grades 6-12 and for higher education. This assignment is based on National Council for the Social Studies standards. Workshop participants will be given a copy of the The 360° Assignment Model™ Research Project Planning Guide and a 30-day trial version of the PowerResearcher™ software.
Session#: 70 Title: Taking Your First NCLB Reporting Steps
Presented By: Coy Travers - Software Technology, Inc.
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 75 Location: Suite B Strand: ALL
Even though the formal requirements and formats of NCLB reports have not been defined, the intent and purpose of them have. Learn how you can begin now to better understand the data you already have contained in your SIS database. Before you invest in more software, learn about the data you have been gathering, identify gaps or procedures that can improve the quality of your data, and identify inconsistencies. Then discover the power of tools like Crystal Reports, ConfluentEDU, and MS Excel to help you examine or 'mine' that data. The more you understand about the data you own and how to interpret it, the better prepared you will be for NCLB reporting.
Session#: 71 Title: Internet Use in the Elementary Classroom
Presented By: Helen Ray - Henry County Bd Of Education
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 75 Location: Suite C Strand: Elem.
A series of examples of Internet activities for classroom use will be presented. Time for participants to share their activities will be included. Sample activities include: virtual field trips, general research tips and techniques, creating slide shows, math activities, and art appreciation. Several software programs will be highlighted including Kid Pix, PowerPoint, and PrintShop. Student work will be shown for most activities
Session#: 72 Title: Now That I Know PowerPoint, How Can I Use It to Teach?
Presented By: Patrick Crispen - Featured Speaker
Time: Wed. 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Seats: 800 Location: Monument Strand: ALL
At least thirty million PowerPoint presentations are made each day, and there are over 800 PowerPoint books currently in print. PowerPoint is the defacto standard for on-screen presentations in practically every school and training center in the world. Unfortunately, while millions of educators and trainers know how to use PowerPoint, few know how to use PowerPoint to teach well. This one hour workshop combines current learning theory and research, usability studies, and practical experience to show you how to effectively use PowerPoint to teach in any environment--the K-16 classroom, a corporate training center, a community meeting ... anywhere.