GaETC 2004 - CONCURRENT SESSION # 12
 Friday, 9:45-10:45
 
Introduction to Microsoft Producer for Windows XP or 2000
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Monument Room
Patrick Crispen, California State University at Fullerton    
Microsoft Producer for PowerPoint 2002 or 2003 is a free PowerPoint add-in that lets you easily capture, synchronize, and publish audio, video, slides, and images, turning your old PowerPoint slide shows into rich-media presentations that you can easily put on the Internet. Microsoft Producer is the most exciting thing to happen to PowerPoint in years, and it will forever change the way that you look at PowerPoint slide shows. Microsoft Producer is only available for PowerPoint 2002 or 2003, and Producer will only run on Windows XP or 2000. (Sorry, Mac users!)
Practical Tips for Managing Windows 2003 Server
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Ball Room A
Brent Williams, Kennesaw State University ETTC    
Windows 2003 Server is the relatively new successor to Windows 2000 Server. Learn what is new and useful for school systems in this great OS. Practical ideas and tips are a primary focus of this session--you will walk away with knowledge you can use. This session is targeted to novice to expert network managers who now manage NT, Windows 2000, or Novell Servers.
Integrating Technology Effortlessly
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Ball Room B
Jennifer Wagner, Crossroads Christian School, Corona, California   
It’s a common fact that teachers have no time in their day to add one more thing--so come and learn how you can use technology in every subject you are teaching already without having to add one more minute to your day. We will go through all the subjects and discuss ways you can seamlessly weave technology into each area.
Marco Polo in Georgia
Location:  Ball Room C
Nisa Peek, Kennesaw State University ETTC, Jeannie Hancock, GaDOE
Marco Polo is a rich educational website that provides high quality, standards-based Internet content for educators, such as lesson plans, interactive content, downloadable worksheets--and so much more.  And it's absolutely free!  Learn how to use this incredible resource. Handout (3 MB PowerPoint file)
Gen Y: Improving your STATS
Location:  Ball Room D-E
Mimi McGahee, Shelia Hall, Valdosta State University ETTC
Gen Y: Improving your STATS (Student and Teachers Achieving Technology Integration Successfully)
Kid Power! Using Technology to Build Information Literacy Skills
Strand:  Media
Location:  Suite A
Elizabeth Bennett, State University of West Georgia
Explore teaching and learning strategies that use technology to help elementary, middle and high schools students interpret, organize, and communicate what they read and understand.
Innovation and Imagination with iPhoto
Strand:  Media
Location:  Suite B
Julene Reed, St. George's Schools
Engage today's digital kids with iPhoto. Learn how to use iPhoto, iTunes, and the Proscope microscope to explore our world and make learning fun.
ACTIV Lessons: Filling in the Holes
Strand:  Language Arts
Location:  Suite C
Julie English, Rhonda Gulley, Thomaston-Upson County
Turn your room into an ACTIV classroom. Use the ACTIVboard to increase students' participation, concentration, and response through interactive lessons and activities using the novel Holes.
Teach Literacy with Talking Word Processors and Meet NCLB Goals
Strand:  Technical (V)
Location:  Room 106
Andrew Kramer, Perfect Solutions    
Do your students need help meeting NCLB standards?  If so, the laser PC6 is the only portable word processor with speech capability. We will demonstrate this and other writing-specific features of the PC6.
Turn Up the Volume on Reading: Struggling Readers Will Read More
(V)
Location:  Room 107
Dave Butler, Don Johnson, Inc.    
Participants will learn how high-interest, controlled vocabulary text is paired with technology to increase the volume of text read, and they will discuss the positive impact that volume has on fluency and comprehension.
Cheap Thrills
Strand:  Science
Location:  Room 303
Brian Felker, Clarke County
This session will provide the basic science teacher with hands-on activities that use technology to add a special touch to the learning process. Participants will receive a CD file with science curriculum and Cheap Projects.
Quick and Cool Javascripts
Strand:  Technical
Location:  Room 306
Jim Wright, Kennesaw State University ETTC
Jazz up your website with dynamic and easy JavaScripts.  Learn the basic structure of JavaScript and how to cut and paste cool tricks to enhance your next project.  Add cascading dropdown menus, insert date, password-protect pages, and run some photo galleries on your site.
Discover Dana! The Palm OS Laptop Designed for Education
Location:  Room 308
Heather Friedman, AlphaSmart    
This session covers bringing technology into classrooms and providing students with a unique learning platform that encourages true participation. Explore Internet applications, science probes, math calculators, writing activities and free Palm OS software.
Wireless Networking at Home: It's Easy!
Strand:  Technical
Location:  Room 309
Stephen Rahn, Kennesaw State University ETTC    
This session will demonstrate how to set up a wireless network in your home. You will learn what hardware you need and you'll also learn some helpful tips to make your network secure.
Great Teaching with Digital Cameras - Moved to Thursday, 1:15, Room 313
 Strand:  Language Arts (V) 
Location:  Room 313
Elizabeth Buyer, Tom Kelly, Tech4Learning, Inc.  
Discover the benefits of a digital camera and an image editor to showcase student learning.  Learn how visual imagery communicates academic concepts and curricular ideas.
Improving the Availability of Technology Within Your District Through Contract Services: Pros and Cons
(V)
Location:  Room 312
Joe Davis, Howard Computers
Explore the pros and cons of using contract technical services (technicians, network administrators, and engineers) to maintain a  district's technology: computers, laptops, servers, and network infrastructure.
Using SmartBoard Interactivity in the Classroom
Location:  Room 313
Karen Merrick, Clayton County
Learn how to set up, connect, and run a SmartBoard in the classroom.  Discover how various programs can be integrated to get students actively involved in the learning process. Handout (pdf file)
Integrate Technology to Support Struggling Individuals in Reading, Writing, Internet, and Testing
Strand:  Language Arts (V) 
Location:  Room 324
Bonnie Hill, Learning Systems Group
This presentation will demonstrate two independent curriculum software tools that enable struggling students to succeed with grade-level curriculum and test taking, even if reading below grade level. Emphasis will be on a bi-modal learning environment, using effective study strategies and tools to support Internet reading.
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