GaETC 2004 - CONCURRENT SESSION # 4
 Wednesday, 4:30-5:30
 
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!)
Raw Materials for the Mind: Using Internet-Based Information for Teaching and Learning
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Ball Room A
David Warlick, Landmark for Schools
In the Information age, it is information with which people will work. Many of us attended schools designed to produce machine operators.  Our students will become information artisans, skilled in finding and synthesizing information raw materials and building new and valuable information products.  Included in this anecdote-rich presentation will be practical and compelling examples of how teachers can use Net-based information to create learning experiences for their students that were never possible before.  Prepare to be amazed!
Designing Target Technology Instructional Units on a Shoestring Budget
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Ball Room B
Chris Moersch, LoTi Developer, National Business Education Alliance   
This session focuses on the creation of dynamic, student-centered learning experiences at the K-12 level using a nationally proven curriculum model called EBAM (Experiential-based Action Model).  Participants will take a ride aboard Apollo 13 as they witness the transformation of dormant lesson plans into vibrant opportunities for learners to apply higher-order thinking skills to solve relevant and engaging tasks using the available technology.
Professional Learning Made Easy!
Strand:  Administrative
Location:  Ball Room C
Susan Sams, GaDOE
Staff Development funds cut? Find all you need for both individual and corporate professional development, prepackaged and on the Web. GLC comes to your rescue!
Multimedia Curriculum: Digital Design - Foundations of Web Design
Strand:  Vocational (V) 
Location:  Ball Room D-E
Trish Bobst, Course Technolgy/Thompson
Learn what the hottest multimedia applications are, discuss industry trends, and get advice for starting up a multimedia curriculum in your school.
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic
Location:  Suite A
Gail Hendrix, Trellys Graber, Cobb County
Participants will learn how to create electronically published picture books to teach and reinforce mathematics concepts--an interdisciplinary, technology-integrated approach using Word, Inspiration, PowerPoint, scanners, and digital cameras.
Realizing Opportunities in Mathematics (ROM)
Strand:  Math
Location:  Suite B
Suzanne Evans, Columbus State University ETTC, Monica Radcliff, Macon State College ETTC
Are your students' math scores improving?  Realizing Opportunities in Mathematics, InTech Phase II, supports teachers in synchronous and asynchronous delivery methods to enhance pedagogy and content knowledge. Research-based, student-centered, hands-on methods are incorporated to guide teachers in their quests to improve student learning.
Mabry Middle School Film Festival: Making Learning Irresistible
Strand:  Media
Location:  Suite C
Janet McCrary, Tim Tyson, Jo-Anne Preston, Cobb County
Learn how students at Mabry Middle School are writing, directing, shooting, and editing two-minute broadcast-quality movies using ibook computers to compete in Mabry's Oscar-like film festival.
Experiment at SCICOMP Labs
Strand:  Science
Location:  Room 303
Aladdin Akgul, Fulton County
This session consists of demonstrations about how science and computer labs are served for science experiments.
They Kame from Space! NASA ISS EarthKAM
Location:  Room 306
James Gerard, Kennedy Space Center    
ISS EarthKAM is a NASA-sponsored student program that provides photographs of our planet taken from a remote digital camera onboard the Space Station. Students request their own images of Earth from space. You are encouraged to use the images and educational resources to enhance learning and address standards in science, geography, mathematics, and technology. Workshop participants will learn how to use this exciting program at no cost using school provided technology. NASA educational materials will also be distributed.
Internet Projects
Location:  Room 308
Brian Felker, Angela McDurmon, Clarke County
This session will lead educators into a total interdisciplinary, project-based learning classroom that will broaden the scope of the normal curriculum by introducing online projects for middle and elementary school students.
Introducing FrontPage 2003
Strand:  Media (V) 
Location:  Room 309
Stephen Rahn, Kennesaw State University ETTC
This session will introduce participants to the latest version of Microsoft's website design program.
Applying Technology to the Elementary Classroom: A Technology Cohort in Action
Strand:  Administrative
Location:  Room 310
Raquel Bird, Tomeka Barrow, Mickel Lopez, Clayton County
The session content will reflect instructional strategies promoting the integration of technology in the elementary classroom. Participants will learn how teachers can collaborate with the school's instructional technology specialists.
Are You a 21st Century Teacher?
Strand:  Media
Location:  Room 312
Vicki Brock, Floyd College ETTC    
Developing the workforce for the 21st century is a daunting task, yet every educator must face this challenge.  Become a 21st Century Teacher.
How to Keep from Getting Ticketed on the Information Highway
Strand:  Administrative
Location:  Room 313
Caylen Tichenor, Washington County
Participants will learn what they need to know about privacy, communications, and electronic meetings.
Integrating Technology into the Middle School Classroom
Location:  Room 324
Angie Baker, Molly Worthy, Cobb County
This session will provide teachers with various activities for integrating technology into the classroom through instruction and learning activities.
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