Concurrent Sessions 20-38

Session:  20   Title:  A Teacher's Guide to Blogging
Presenter(s):  David Warlick, The Landmark Project
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:450   Location:  Salon 1      Seats:  26   Featured Speaker
It is a sign of our times that such an awkward term as "blogging" should integrate itself so quickly and so powerfully
into our culture. This session will acquaint educators with the concept of weblogs (blogs), ways that they are
affecting many aspects of our culture, and strategies for using weblogs to promote better teaching and learning.
Participants will also learn how to provide a safe and secure blogging experience for students.

Session:  21   Title:  Digital Cameras in the School Setting
Presenter(s):  Chris Churchy and Keith Kyker, SchoolTV.com
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Salon 2      Seats:  260   Featured Speaker
Are you interested in digital cameras, but not exactly sure what to buy? Would you like to improve your digital
photography skills? Are you interested in learning about ways to incorporate digital photography into your school’s
curriculum? Then this session is for you! Libraries Unlimited authors Keith Kyker and Christopher Curchy share their
experiences in this session featuring digital camera selection, software, and student digital camera projects.

Session:  22   Title:  Why Go Wireless?
Presenter(s):  Brent Williams, Kennesaw State University
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Salon 3      Seats:  260   Featured Speaker
Wireless technology is becoming simple, cheap, and easy to install. Wireless technology offers tremendous flexibility
in locating computing devices where learning occurs - indoors or out. This session will describe and demonstrate
current wireless technologies and how to properly install them. Wireless technologies of the near future, including
802.11N and WiMax will also be covered. Go wireless the right way!

Session:  23   Title:  Digital Storytelling: Creating High Quality Videos and DVDs Using a DV Camcorder, a PC, and Adobe’s Premiere Elements
Presenter(s):  Patrick Crispen, California State University
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Salon 4      Seats:  800   Featured Speaker
Until very recently, there were two ways to edit and create high-quality videos: Get a Mac or plunk down a mortgage
payment for a high-end PC-based video editing program like Sony Vegas, Avid XPress Studio HD, or Adobe Premiere
Pro. Not any more. You and your students can now shoot and edit video like a professional with an up-to-date
FireWire-enabled PC, an inexpensive digital video camera, and Adobe’s $70 Premiere Elements.

Session:  24   Title:  DOE Information Technology Update
Presenter(s):  Dr. Howard Woodard , Georgia Department of Education
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Salon 5   Seats:  800
This session will provide an overview of the programs within the Georgia Department of Education, Information
Systems Division. Topics to be addressed will include the Georgia Statewide Student Information System, DOE Portal,
Student Record, and Data Collections.
Electronic Handout - PowerPoint file

Session:  25   Title:  The Idea Buffet
Presenter(s):  Jeff Giddens, First District RESA ETTC
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Salon 6   Seats:  260
Tired of starving for useful ideas? Want to interact? Want to return to your school with innovative concepts, practical
strategies for technology integration, and effective suggestions for increasing student achievement? Come have fun
learning with us! We'll be feasting upon some of the best digitally fluent teaching practices, content-rich internet
resources, and multimedia learning tools currently available. Check out our blog for more details at
http://ideabuffet.blogspot.com.

Session:  26   Title:  21st Century Technology Solutions for Education
Presenter(s):  Matt Cobb, Leslie Buckalew, Cisco Systems
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Salon 7      Seats:  260   Vendor
Dr. Leslie Buckalew is a former administrator and educator from the California State University System. She joined
Cisco in 2004 as an industry expert in the education market. She will be sharing her experiences with technology in
education, as well as some of the ways technology is changing the way we educate students today.

Session:  27   Title:  Create Video Tutorials for Students and Colleagues
Presenter(s):  Adam Martingano, MatchWare
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Salon 8      Seats:  260   Vendor
Participants will learn how to capture screen recordings from any piece of software, turn the recordings into tutorials
or support videos, and display them on a server, CD-ROM or the web. ScreenCorder 4 is an easy-to-use screen
capture tool that allows instructors to create professional video tutorials quickly and efficiently. The purpose is to show how frequently asked questions from users relating to software and online applications can be answered once and for all by using screen recordings.

Session:  28   Title:  Real World Math Strategies for Sixth-Grade Georgia Performance Standards
Presenter(s):  Lori Fanning, Fulton County Schools
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Swiss 1-2   Seats:  88
This session will present exciting strategies that Fulton County Schools are using to implement the new Georgia
Performance Standards in sixth-grade mathematics. By delivering a rich blend of assessment materials, real world
coursework, and educator support tools, these comprehensive strategies are adaptable to any educational
environment. Learn how you can rapidly boost your student achievement using these same tools and strategies.
Electronic Handout - PowerPoint file

Session:  29   Title:  Integration of GIS in a High School World Geography
Presenter(s):  Kevin Crabb and Lori Bowen, Salem High School, Rockdale County Schools
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Swiss 3-4   Seats:  88
This presentation will describe how a Geographic Information System (GIS) software program was integrated into
the teaching and learning of spatial concepts and skills in a world geography classroom. Descriptions of how map
scale, map projections, principles of cartography, and geographic data collection and presentation were taught and
how student learning was assessed will be included. Issues of GIS implementation, including the involvement of
school technology personnel, use of school technology resources, and management of a typical classroom using a
limited number of computers will be discussed.

Session:  30   Title:  Using Office with Elementary School Students Can Be a Snap
Presenter(s):  Janet Caughlin, Valley Public Schools
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45  Location:  Kenyan 1-2   Seats:  88
Using Microsoft Office with elementary students can be a challenge, especially with primary students. Creating your
own toolbars and setting preferences can help, but using the Scholastic Keys interface makes it a snap. You will see
how MaxWrite uses Word with a friendly interface, MaxShow uses PowerPoint, and MaxCount uses Excel.
Electronic Handout - Link to Website

Session:  31   Title:  R.E.A.L. Classrooms for Real Learning
Presenter(s):  Janelle Hughes, Monica Radcliff, and Lou Rodeheaver, Macon State College ETTC
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Kenyan 3-4   Seats:  88
This session will give a brief overview of the R.E.A.L. Classrooms course. Upon completion of R.E.A.L. Classrooms
(Research-Based, Engaged, Authentic, Learner-Centered), participants will be able to identify, interpret, and apply
NCREL's 26 Indicators of Engaged Learning in classroom instruction, identify and create authentic assessments that
provide acceptable evidence of student understanding, and develop units of study including authentic learning
experiences that incorporate Georgia Performance Standards and 21st century skills.

Session:  32   Title:  The Technology and Philosophy of Online Teaching
Presenter(s):  Dwedor Ford, Clayton State University
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Italian 1-2   Seats:  88
This presentation is tailored for two audiences: those new to teaching online (who may be curious or apprehensive),
as well as those who are more experienced (who want to discuss more options and approaches for online
teaching). The speaker will not "present" so much as she will demonstrate technology, answer questions, and
coordinate discussions on topics of interest to the audience.

Session:  33   Title:  DIBEL'n on a Handheld Computer: Real-Time Data For Timely Intervention
Presenter(s):  Michael Jordan, Wireless Generation
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Italian 3-4      Seats:  88   Vendor
The session will demonstrate how to administer the DIBELS using a handheld computer. By eliminating the need for
stopwatches, manuals, and scoring sheets, handheld-to-Web software delivers data easily, quickly and with support
for intervention. In-depth Web reports are available immediately and allow educators to clearly diagnose school,
classroom, and student-level skill gaps. Educators will learn how to monitor student progress with the DIBELS and
apply targeted intervention strategies to help their students read at benchmark.

Session:  34   Title:  Cyber-Safety and Schools: Keeping Students Safe Online
Presenter(s):  Sue Dowling, Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  German 1-2   Seats:  88
Learn how cyber-safety is affecting students and their families. What is the school's responsibility? New Zealand’s
NetSafe will be examined as a possible model for keeping Georgia’s students safe while online.

Session:  35   Title: Title II-D and Formula Grants
Presenter(s):  Cindy Popp and Charlie Jackson, Georgia Department of Education
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  German 3-4   Seats:  88
This session is about the nuts and bolts of the Title II, Part D formula grants and the II-D Wireless Competitive Grants.
The latest news about continued funding of II-D will be shared. A portion of the session will be devoted to Q & A.
 

Session:  36   Title: Using the Loti Observer with Palms to Conduct Technology Integration Walk-Throughs
Presenter(s):  Chris Moersch, National Business Education Alliance and LoTi
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Spanish 1-2    Seats:  88
This session will enable participants to learn about the steps for using Palms to conduct technology walk-throughs based on the LoTi (Levels of Technology Implementation) Framework. Specifically, participants will download the LoTi Observer application, conduct sample walk-throughs of elementary and secondary classrooms, and create individual walk-through reports using the Observer application. A great application for those yearning to move to a higher level of technology implementation at their campuses.

Session:  37   Title:  Testing Accommodations: From Quizzes to High-Stakes
Presenter(s):  Bonnie Hill, Freedom Scientific/LSG
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45   Location:  Spanish 3-4      Seats:  88   Vendor
This presentation will demonstrate how students with reading challenges can test independently, with significantly
less intervention than classic accommodations, and experience greater success with testing. Using TESTTALKER as
an accommodation to read tests aloud, students can practice and take tests using everything from teacher-created to
high-stakes testing. Participants will learn how to prepare a quiz in Word or a printed/electronic test, including how to
insert answer fields/bubbles for all test formats (optional).

Session:  38   Title:  GeorgiaStandards.Org: Your One-Stop Shop Teacher Resource Portal
Presenter(s):  Barbara Fardell and Fred Haws, Georgia Department of Education
Time:  Wednesday, 1:45-2:45  Location:  Australian 3-4   Seats:  88
Come to this hands-on session to learn how the new and improved GeorgiaStandards.Org portal can help you with
the unpacking and teaching of the Georgia Performance Standards. We will also be soliciting your opinion on how we
can best serve Georgia teachers with a new Unit Plan Builder and other resources to make this your one-stop shop
for all your needs to ensure that you and your students fulfill the vision of of leading the nation in improving student
achievement.