GaETC 2004 - CONCURRENT SESSION # 1
Wednesday, 12:00-1:00
 

Behind the Spinning Hourglass: The Deepest, Darkest Secrets of Your PC's Internet Applications
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Monument Room
Patrick Crispen, California State University at Fullerton    
Everyone has a copy of Internet Explorer, Real Player, Adobe Acrobat, and countless other Internet applications. But do you really know how to tame these beasties and make them do EXACTLY what you want them to do? In this one hour workshop we'll take a peek behind the scenes of your favorite Internet applications and show you some of the best kept tips, tricks, and secrets from bookmarklets to the joy of IE's links bar to stealing text from Acrobat files. We'll even show you how to tweak AOL Instant Messenger so that it no longer scares the living heck out of you when you get a new message.

Classwebs: Cultivating the Internet for Learning
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Ball Room A
David Warlick, Landmark for Schools    
Our classrooms are intricate and ever-shifting puzzles that exist under enormous strain from many directions. Fitting something as global and nebulous as the Internet into this already over-stressed puzzle is a challenge. The key to integrating the global network and related technologies into our classrooms is being able to mold and shape the Internet so that it fits our students' needs, our teaching styles, and our curriculum standards. ClassWebs are webpages created by teachers to help their students learn specific content and skills. This session will help participants learn to create and publish online learning spaces for their students. Through small group activities, participants will discover three unique qualities of the Internet. The presenter will then demonstrate how these qualities can be leveraged for teaching and learning by constructing webpages designed for student use--webpages that put a face on the Internet that is consistent with the teaching and learning styles of a specific class and its instructional objectives.

Using Technology To Differentiate Instruction
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Ball Room B
Chris Moersch, LoTi Developer, National Business Education Alliance    
Using the resources of the web, tool-based applications, and presentation software can improve student achievement provided that these resources are targeted based on the needs of the learner. In this session, participants will differentiate sample elementary, middle, and high school web-based projects based on the ability level of the learner and create a technology-rich learning experience for a random K-12 group of learners based on variables such as learner profile, interests, and ability levels.

Status of the Student Data Model
Location:  Ball Room C
Lynn Latimer. GaDOE   
A statewide committee, appointed by the governor, has been charged with the duty of making recommendations on the elements of data that will be collected by schools and school systems and reported to the state. What types of questions will school-level personnel be able to ask of the data? What types of decisions can they make by using that data?

Centralized Library Automation: Today's Route to the Media Center Media
(V) 
Location:  Ball Room D-E
Chris Laughary, The Library Corporation
This session examines how centralized library automation enables school library staff to spend more time on the important task of education and less time maintaining computer systems.

Integrate Technology and QCC Standards Into Your Everyday Curricula with netTrekker
Sponsor Session
Location:  Suite A
netTrekker
Discover how Cobb County and DeKalb County enhance teaching and learning with netTrekker and over 180,000 online resources aligned with the QCC!  Attend our presentation and register to win $250.

Planning and Implementation of ACTIVboards in Every Classroom
Strand:  Administrative
Location:  Suite C
David Eubanks, Jaime Joiner, Thomaston-Upson County
This session will touch on the latest interactive whiteboard created for education and will focus on the means by which the goal of "An ACTIVboard in Every Classroom" can be attained.

Motivate Students with This Revolutionary Interactive Learning System
Strand:  Technical (V) 
Location:  Room 106
Dave Myers, Qwizdom, Inc.    
Learn how to engage every student, measure performance, and provide instant feedback and grading with Qwizdom's K12 software and wireless interactive learning system.

Is Citrix Metaframe Right for the Small School System?
Strand:  Technical (V)  
Location:  Room 107
Keith Hamon, Ben Waddy, Monroe County
This session will help administrators and technologists determine if centralized application service is appropriate for their school systems.

Evaluating Internet Pages for Access to Students with Disabilities
Strand:  Technical
Location:  Room 303
Curtis Edmonds, Georgia Institute of Technology
This workshop will show technology professionals and teachers the tools to evaluate their websites for accessibility. Handout (PP file
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Quick and Cool Photoshop
Strand:  Technical
Location:  Room 306
Jim Wright, Kennesaw State University ETTC    
Jazz up your yearbook, sports program, or website with several very cool and simple Photoshop techniques. Learn how the pros create stunning artwork with simple, straight-forward tricks that will enhance your next project.

Interactive Professional Development in the Classroom
Strand:  Administrative
Location:  Room 308
Margie Brown, Therese Turman, Georgia Institute of Technology
Teachers will learn interactive technology applications that can complement traditional learning experiences in the classrooms.

Don't Leave My Kids Behind!  Research-Based Reading Strategies for ELL
Strand:  Language Arts (V)
Location:  Room 309
Merri Gutierrez, Rebecca Danylchak, Scholastic, Inc.
ELL students can become great readers when given the boost of technology support. See how computers can help your ELL learners.

Developing Web-Based Literature Projects
Strand:  Language Arts (V)
Location:  Room 310
Ann Matthews, Classroom Connect
Applying technology to your language arts curriculum should improve students' academic achievement while increasing their self-motivation. Learn how to develop successful collaborative literature projects by using an inquiry-based approach.

Integrating Technology across the Curriculum
Location:  Room 312
Sherie Green, Rockdale County
Learn ways to integrate technology into the curriculum.  Learn about resources that will help you use technology more effectively.

Using Technology to Support a Paradigm Shift in Teaching
Strand:  Administrative
Location:  Room 313
Julie Christopher, Bibb County
Districts are successful in providing computers using high speed WAN/LANs but are failing to convince teachers to infuse technology into daily instruction. How can IT departments stimulate the use of technology?

Educating the Millenial Generation Through Online Learning Resources
Strand:  Media (V)  
Location:  Room 324
Suzan Dunn, Apex Learning
The session will demonstrate online courses and teacher resources for Advanced Placement, foreign languages, and general studies.


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