GaETC 2004 - CONCURRENT SESSION # 11
 Friday, 8:30-9:30
 
The Internet TOURBUS Guide to the Most Useful Sites in the World
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Monument Room
Patrick Crispen, California State University at Fullerton
Completely new for 2004, this presentation introduces you to some of the greatest websites in the world. If you are looking for information you can start using today--and, more importantly, if you are looking for information you can easily steal and share with your friends and colleagues--don't miss this workshop!
Practical Tips for Managing Windows XP
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Ball Room B
Brent Williams, Kennesaw State University ETTC    
Windows XP has become pervasive in schools in Georgia. Learn the tips and tricks those in the field know about how this great OS can be used with networks, tuned for best performance, secured against attack, and made more enjoyable to use. You will walk away with great ideas that you can use in your school system. This session is for the novice or the expert. Handout (PP file)
10 Ways to Use Your Computer Tomorrow
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Ball Room B
Jennifer Wagner, Crossroads Christian School, Corona, California    
Your principal has just told you that that computer in the corner needs to be more than a paperweight and you are expected to start using it immediately!  Put the students behind you; this seminar is for you, the teacher.  Learn ways you can use the computer to make your life much more productive.
Get Your Students Involved Using Interactive Student Resources on GLC
Strand:  Media
Location:  Ball Room C
Karen Muska, GaDOE
Learn about WebQuests, virtual tours, and telecollaborative projects. Explore GLC's interactive student resources and investigate the new Exam center, a tool for creating interactive online quizzes.
Internet and Computing Core Certification
Strand:  Vocational (V) 
Location:  Ball Room D-E
Trish Bobst, Course Technology/Thompson
This session offers certification candidates the opportunity to learn/demonstrate computer and Internet literacy through a worldwide industry standard that accurately validates skills and productivity in the workplace.
Media Education In a Digital Information Age
Location:  Suite A
Frank Baker    
Learn how to easily integrate media literacy into K12 classroom instruction.
Will This Computer Really Make My Life Easier?
Strand:  Administrative (V) 
Location:  Suite B
Jody Ward, Co-nect    
This presentation will demonstrate several simple and quick ways that productivity software (word processor, spreadsheet) will benefit you. Samples/Templates will be available so you can use the ideas immediately.
Constructing Your Own Free Website for Classroom Use
Location:  Suite C
Linda Lewis, Carole Mashburn, Muscogee County
Participants will learn how to use Geocities to construct a website to be used for a scavenger hunt or classroom assignments. Students can collaborate or work individually on class websites.
DVD-R/RW: Is it the Right Format for You?
Strand:  Media
Location:  106
Kenneth Clark, Georgia Southern University
In this session, participants will learn about the DVD-R/RW disc format, the instructional uses of DVDs, and the review of the available DVD authoring software (Mac/Win).
Reduce Grading Using Filemaker Pro To Standardize Data Collection and Storage
Location:  107
Michael Perry, Douglas County
Reduce time filing and grading projects using Filemaker Pro. Create standardized rubrics for the PC, MAC, Palm, or Windows CE that will easily assess student work.
Cool Science Tools
Strand:  Science
Location:  303
Glenda Miller, Crill Head, State University of West Georgia ETTC  
Participants will see how science and math learning kits have been created for student use in the classroom.
Inspired Classrooms with Kidspiration: Visual Learning for K-5
Strand:  Administrative (V) 
Location:  306
Susan Krug, Inspiration   
Inspire young learners to build strong thinking skills with visual learning. Explore how Kidspiration helps K-5 students brainstorm, organize, create, and explore their great ideas.
The Power of Multimedia in the Classroom
Strand:  Media
Location:  308
Wendy Marshall, Armstrong Atlantic State University ETTC
Multimedia can add another whole dimension to content and comprehension for our students, who have grown up in a media-rich environment. Capture the power of multimedia!
Hand Over Those Keys . . . To Successful Searching
Location:  309
Laurie Abita-Gramtges, Cobb County
Want to make Internet resources faster and more accurate? Learn to integrate keyword and Internet search strategies to obtain research information quickly and easily.  Handout (Link to website)
Using Clay Animation in Your Classroom - Changed to Thursday, 1:15, Room 313
 Strand:  Language Arts (V)
Location:  310
Elizabeth Buyer, Tech4Learning, Inc.
Learn how to create a clay character, take still pictures using a digital camera, and create an animated movie using entry-level software.
Technology, Wit, and Wonder
Location:  312
Tina Harper, Lonny Harper, Clayton County
Promote genuine curiosity, discovery, and mastery through hilarious comic strips, simple magic tricks, and other tools. Mesmerize your students as you integrate technology, wit, and wonder. Handouts:  PowerPoint1 (3 MB file), PowerPoint2 (2MB file), Word1, Word2
Sets, Kits, and Outfits--Technology and Training for Classrooms
Strand:  Administrative
Location:  313
Curt Cearley, State University of West Georgia ETTC
Technology access and training are issues at West Georgia. Learn about a program that provides training and equipment to integrate technology into science and math classes.
Media-Technology Connection
Strand:  Media
Location:  324
Mary Tidrick, Susan Lamothe, Cobb County
A media specialist and a technology teacher share the program they have developed to team teach research skills with their students.
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