Workshops - Tuesday

 

9:00-12:00

W1
Presenter: Patrick Crispen, California State University, Long Beach
Title: Google 70-20-10: a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Everyone's Favorite Search Engine
Cost: $55  Location:  Australian 1-2
Description: Ready to take your Google-ing to a whole other level? In this three-hour, hands-on workshop you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Google really works, learn little-known Google tools and tricks that will change the way you search, and even see what Google has up its sleeve in the not-too-distant future. You'll even learn Google's 70-20-10 philosophy and see not only how Google Ads, Google Answers, Google Catalogs, Google Directory, Froogle, Google Groups, Google Images, Google Maps, Google News, Google Print, Google Scholar, Blogger, and Keyhole work also but how they fit into Google's overall search strategy.

W2
Presenter:  James Dinsmoor, Clayton County Schools
Title:  Producing a digital news broadcast in a school setting
Cost: $55  Location:  Board 1
Description: This workshop is designed to help facilitate the use of the audio / video materials and the closed circuit TV system as an effective communication tool, and have a significant impact on both the overall atmosphere and the academic success of the school.

W3
Presenter: Dr. Jim Hutcheson, Troy University, Ft. Benning
Title: Video capturing for creating tutorials on computer applications
Cost: $55  Location:  Board 2
Description: Experience the power of video capturing to create tutorials on computer applications that can be posted to the web or used on a network.

W4
Presenter:  Nancy Clark, DeKalb County Schools
Title: Using Virtual Manipulatives to Enhance Middle School / High School Math and Science Instruction
Cost: $55  Location:  Board 3
Description: In this presentation, Nancy Clark, DeKalb County's Online Academy Coordinator, will demonstrate how interactive simulations provide powerful support for Grade 6-12 math and science instruction. Simulations offer teachers an efficient way to implement research-validated instructional strategies in their classrooms.

1:00-4:00

W5
Presenter: Danielle Abernethy, Sumter Schools (South Carolina)
Title: Digital Storytelling
Cost: $55  Location:  Location:  Board 2
Description:  Participants will gain a general knowledge on various tools to create digital storybooks. Participants will also learn strategies for implementing the digital storybooks into their curriculum and will learn how to share the storybooks via the web or other electronic means.

W6
Presenter: Steve Thompson, Henry County Schools
Title: Contribute and Dreamweaver as a Web-Authoring Solution for Schools
Cost: $55  Location:  Board 1
Description: Webmastering a school webpage can be a lonely job. The webmaster is responsible for every piece of information posted on the site. This workshop will focus on how one can use Macromedia Dreamweaver and Macromedia Contribute to create a dynamic, information rich website created and maintained by the entire school community.

W7
Presenter: Linda Brimmer, Gwinnett County Schools
Title:  Implementing Technology into Daily Lesson Plans for Today's Learners
Cost: $55  Location:  Australian
Description: Educators will focus on a daily lesson plan implementing technology into the lesson. This workshop will first focus on methods, ideas, and elements for teaching today’s students. Teachers will then have the opportunity to create a Web Quest, Claymation Project, and PowerPoint presentations which include video streaming, music, and transitional timings. Use of a PDA will be demonstrated to enhance teaching and learning.