About |
|
Purpose, history, organizers |
Invitation and Welcome |
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Invitation and welcome from the conference
chair, Dr. Vicki Rogers |
Participants |
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With a wide variety of strands
and topics, the GaETC will benefit teachers,
media specialists, technology coordinators,
technology specialists, special educators,
vocational teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals,
curriculum directors, staff development coordinators,
Title I coordinators, and everyone else
interested in educational technology. |
| Conference
Site |
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All conference activities will
be held at the
Georgia
International Convention and Trade Center
in College Park, Georgia.
The GICC is located near the airport in Atlanta. |
| Lodging
and Shuttles |
|
Information about area hotels
and motels offering special services to GaETC
participants (including shuttles to GICC) |
| Food
Options |
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Information about meals and
snacks at GICC and area restaurants |
| Special
Events |
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Conference attendees will enjoy
a variety of special events. Details
will be posted when available. |
| Student
Showcase |
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The Student Showcase is a new
feature of the Conference. |
| Schedule |
|
The times of conference workshops, concurrent
sessions, and special events |
| Registration |
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Information on deadlines, fees,
and procedures--all handled by McRae &
Company, Inc. |
| Professional
Learning Units Credit |
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Attendees will be eligible to
receive PLU (formerly SDU) credit through
the Educational Technology Training Center
at Macon State College. |
GaETC
2006
Mailing
List |
|
If you are in our mailing list
database, you will receive email announcements
and the preliminary program (with workshop
descriptions) by postal mail. If you
would like to be added to (or removed from)
our mailing list or to change your existing
contact information, please fill out our online
form. |
| Exhibitors
and Sponsors |
|
Approximately 200 companies will
display the latest and best in educational
technology in the exhibit hall. Several of
these companies are also sponsors of the Conference.
Exhibitors will also make presentations featuring
their educational technology products in current
sessions and workshops. Entrance to the exhibit
hall is included in the conference registration
fee. A $25 Exhibit Hall Pass is available
on site to those who want to visit the exhibit
hall only. |
| Keynote
and Featured Speakers |
|
Wavelength, a comedic team specializing
in unique interpretations of issues in education,
will present "A Funny Thing Happened
Leaving No Child Behind" during
the opening session. Several concurrent
sessions feature nationally known speakers
in the field of education and technology.
The Leadership strand is organized by the
Georgia Department of Education. |
|
Workshops |
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Conference workshops offer a
variety of opportunities for extended hands-on
learning experiences, in three-hour blocks. |
| Concurrent
Sessions |
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Over 200 concurrent sessions
will be presented by educators and representatives
from commercial companies, with special sessions
by featured presenters and conference sponsors.
Descriptions will be posted on this website
when the selections are made. |
| Conference
Updates |
|
During the conference, attendees can keep
up with changes in conference activities and
schedules by reading the daily announcements
flyer, available at the GaETC Information
Booth. Changes will also be posted on
this website. |
| Home Town News
Release |
|
If you would like to help publicize
GaETC 2006, please contact Dr.
Dutchie Riggsby, Columbus State
University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus,
GA 31907-5645, 706-565-7802. |
Accommodations
for
Special Needs |
|
All conference sites are wheelchair
accessible and fully equipped to meet the
needs of persons with special needs. If you
require special assistance covered under the
Americans with Disabilities Act, please check
the box on the registration form; a committee
member will contact you. |
| Internet
Access |
|
Attendees who want to check email
or browse the Internet at GaETC 2006 will
find computer stations throughout the building. |
| Emergency
Medical Services |
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An emergency medical technician
will be on duty at the First Aid Station during
conference hours. |
| Conference
Attire |
|
The Georgia International Convention
Center is large; participants will do a great
deal of walking. Comfortable shoes and clothes
are recommended! |
