GaETC 2004 - CONCURRENT SESSION # 9
 Thursday, 3:15-4:15
 
Google 201: Advanced Googology
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Monument Room
Patrick Crispen, California State University at Fullerton   
Ready to take your Googling to the next level? Beyond the world of plusses, minuses, and quotes lies a whole universe of secret Google tips, techniques, and tools. This quick, one-hour workshop introduces you to little known Google features like pipes, stop-word workarounds, full-word wildcards, and query modifiers -- features that will instantly make you the envy of your friends and the center of attention at cocktail parties.
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.
Online Projects and You (Part I)
Strand:  FEATURED SPEAKER
Location:  Ball Room B
Jennifer Wagner, Crossroads Christian School, Corona, California   
Join us as we discuss ways for you to get involved in online projects. Expand your classroom as you and your students get to know people all around the world. There are projects to assist with science, literature, math, and history. Whether you want a simple one-day project or a project that lasts through the year, we will find it.
LoTi in Georgia
Location:  Ball Room C
Traci Redish, Kennesaw State University ETTC
The LOTI (Level of Technology Implementation) Framework provides educators with a way to assess, quantify, and improve technology implementation at higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy. Learn why so many folks are excited about doing the LoTi HoTi (Higher Order Thinking Implementation) in Georgia.
Little Hand Big Ideas: Using Technology in the Primary Classroom
Location:  Ball Room D-E
Crill Head, State University of West Georgia ETTC, Kristina McBride, Kennesaw State University ETTC
This presentation focuses on making the connection between the Pre K-2 curriculum and technology. Resources and strategies to assist the classroom teacher will be demonstrated.
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.
Let NetOp "Net Opportunities" for YOUR Classroom!
Sponsor Session
Location:  Suite B    
VirtuCom
Implementing award-winning NetOp School v3.0 software in a classroom environment, instructors easily broadcast real-time multimedia presentations to student PCs, discretely monitor students' screens as they work, limit applications and websites, remotely control PCs for one-on-one instruction, record screens, bring a class to attention, transfer coursework files, and much more.
Introduction to GALILEO
Strand:  Media
Location:  Suite C
Karen Minton, Katie Gohn, University System of Georgia
GALILEO includes resources for students and teachers at all levels. Through GALILEO, your public school has access to full-text journal and newspaper articles and reference databases, such as SIRS Discoverer.  Explore what GALILEO can add to your classroom.
Educator’s Roundtable Sessions
 Sponsor Session
 Location:  Room 107    
United Marketing Associates
 Tired of getting most of your information from salespeople?  This session will offer a forum with teachers, school/district administrators and technology specialists from all corners of Georgia and  will discuss the impact and implementation of integrated instructional software. An informal Q&A period will also be included. Targeted areas are K-12, after-school, alternative, ESOL and adult education.

Using Technology Connections to Enhance Outdoor Classroom Experience
Strand:  Science
Location:  Room 303
Ginny Brady, Ann Brosious, National Science Center ETTC
Learn how InTech-trained teachers are inspired to use the resources in their schools' outdoor classrooms by integrating hands-on environmental education activities with technology.
Lego League for Learning
Location:  Room 306
Tracey Gunter-Rosen, Jeffrey Rosen
Explore how the first Lego League competition can be used to heighten students' awareness of math, science, and technology.
Kick it up a Notch with PeachStar and Microsoft Producer
Strand:  Media
Location:  Room 308
Lynne Cater, Dwayne Trouille, Valdosta State University ETTC
Discover how teachers can combine PeachStar Videos and PowerPoint slides to create dynamic multimedia presentations. Learn how to merge PeachStar Video and Microsoft Producer software to enhance instructional levels in Georgia classrooms.
Data-Driven Instruction: Closing the Achievement Gap
Strand:  Administrative (V) 
Location:  Room 309
Rebecca Danylchak, Scholastic, Inc.
This session demonstrates an easy, economical solution for complying with the NCLB requirements for data-driven information.
Learning the Power of Children's Books in Print
Strand:  Media (V) 
Location:  Room 310
Susan Beebe, R. R. Bowker, Inc.
This session will help participants learn how to use Children's Books in Print in the selection of books and videos for the classroom and library.
The Elementary Teachers Guide to Online Course Design
Strand:  Media
Location:  Room 312
Sabrina Sterling, Camden Country
This session presents an overview of resources and principles of self-contained online content for K-5 students. The information can also be used with older students.
21st Century Scrapbooks
Strand:  Media
Location:  Room 313
Julie Moore, Gretchen Thomas, University of Georgia
Learn how to mix together a little technical know-how in scrapbooking with a desire to document your innovative teaching ideas to create a professional e-portfolio.
Razzle-Dazzle Them: Get the News Content Out There with Pizzazz
(V) 
Location:  Room 324
Rodie Higginbotham, Terry Phillips, Shelia Woodall, Clayton County
This presentation includes technology-based productions that provide current information to students, staff, and parents in a variety of interesting formats.  Handouts (Word1, Word2)
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