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Session: 39 Title: Blog You: The Law and Electronic Misconduct
Presenters: Mike Dishman, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Spotlight Speaker; Dan Murphy
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Salon 1 Seats: 260
Strand: Internet  Audience: Administrative
This session will address electronic misconduct by employees and students, focusing particularly on off-campus electronic communications. Attend this session to become utterly terrified of what teachers and students have actually done.

Session: 40 Title: Stop Motion Action! Creating Clay Animated Movies
Presenter: Tonya Witherspoon, Featured Speaker
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Salon 2 Seats: 260
Strand: 21st Century Learning Environments Audience: Instructional PK-12
Creating a clay animation movie allows students to apply their artistic and creative talents while using clay and technology to communicate a story or concept. Learn how animation supports multiple intelligences, promotes creativity and collaboration, and uses mathematical, logical, and spatial skills--while meeting cross-curricular standards. Participants will see
student examples and learn about the animation process while brainstorming, storyboarding, sculpting characters, designing sets, taking stop-motion photographs, and adding music, sounds, and titles to create an animated movie.

Session: 41 Title: Multiple Intelligences and Technology
Presenter: Tammy Worcester, Featured Speaker
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Salon 3 Seats: 260
Strand: 21st Century Learning Environments Audience: Instructional PK-12
Technology can be a terrific tool to facilitate teaching and learning within the Multiple Intelligences framework. In this session we will see how to "inventory" our student's strengths and we'll explore web resources and computer activities that will provide a wide range of experiences for students in all intelligences areas.

Session: 42 Title: Spinning Your Wheels in the Cyberdust
Presenter: Tony Brewer, Featured Speaker
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Salon 4 Seats: 800
Strand: 21st Century Learning Environments Audience: Instructional PK-12
Tired of spending countless online hours in pursuit of the exact information you want? Participants will explore the realities of Cyberspace and learn how to quickly find everything from algebra quizzes to Webquests online. We will explore a whole new generation of “inference” search engines that are sure to amaze you. We will also explore the Internet in search of over 1,000,000 lesson plans, projects, and other valuable resources, all free for your use. As a special added attraction, you will discover a fun exercise, to use with your students, on how to sort good websites from the bad.

Session: 43 Title: Ensuring Student Success in the Virtual Classroom through Instructor Training, Evaluation, and Support
Presenters: Sandra Richards, Georgia Department of Education; Lisa Watkins
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Salon 5 Seats: 800
Strand: eLearning Audience: Administrative
Online learning offers educational opportunities and options that many would never have in their face-to-face learning environments. In this session, learn how Georgia Virtual School is integrating effective teacher training, instructional techniques, teacher evaluation, and student support to help students reach their maximum potential.

Session: 44 Title: Flash and Web Design Made Easy
Presenter: Dave Hamilton, MatchWare Inc., Vendor
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Salon 6 Seats: 260
Strand: Multimedia Audience: Instructional PK-12
Participants will learn to create comprehensive Flash websites in a matter of minutes with interactive navigation, object animation, and much more. Mediator 8 is an icon-based authoring tool that lets you drag-and-drop your way to interactive websites, Flash presentations, and multimedia CD-ROMs. No programming or experience is necessary.

Session: 45 Title: Technology and Curriculum in the 21st Century High School
Presenter: Michael Hall, Columbus State University
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Salon 7 Seats: 260
Strand: 21st Century Learning Environments Audience: Instructional 9-12
Preparing students to survive and be successful in a 21st century world is a challenge that starts with getting them off on the right foot as a freshman. Technology plays a huge part in today's world. Using SMARTboard technology, the presenter will discuss ways to engage students through technology to address people skills, financial literacy, time management, business savvy, and other critical areas needed to succeed.

Session: 46 Title: Copyright in the Electronic Age
Presenter: Aleph Fore, Heart of Georgia RESA
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Salon 8 Seats: 260
Strand: Best Practices Audience: Instructional PK-12
This session focuses on the legal use of Web resources and other electronic materials. Learn how copyright issues effect the use of electronic resources for instruction in the classrooms. Strategies for organizing resources will also be discussed.

Session: 47 Title: What's New in Library Automation and Why Would I Want to Make a Change?
Presenter: Mary Barbee, Gwinnett County
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Swiss 1-2 Seats: 88
Strand: Library/Media Audience: Instructional PK-12
With tight budgets everywhere, why would school libraries consider making a library automation change? Participants in this session will explore the functional, instructional, and financial benefits of a Web-based, centralized library automation system and hear about the benefits this change has brought to students, faculty, and media staff in Gwinnett County.

Session: 48 Title: Gearing Up for the 21st Century Classroom
Presenter: Edward Barnes, eInstruction, Vendor
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: S wiss 3-4 Seats: 88
Strand: 21st Century Learning Environments Audience: Instructional PK-12
Raise AYP scores by taking advantage of 21st century technology. eInstruction's Classroom Performance System (CPS) keeps students engaged while teaching to the state standards and giving instant feedback to both students and teacher. CPS includes full integration with PowerPoint, Examview, and a new online search engine to most publishers' content. CSP also communicates with all interactive Whiteboards on the market to give teachers a virtual whiteboard that ties images or problems to student responses and state standards. The optional online Real Time Evaluation of Academic Progress (REAP) allows campus and district benchmarking, as well as instant reporting to teachers and administrators. This is a total top -to-bottom 21st Century solution.

Session: 49 Title: Infinite Campus and Anywhere, Anytime Access
Presenter: Jeanie Ponder, K12 Solutions Group, Vendor
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Kenyan 1-2 Seats: 88
Strand: 21st Century Learning Environments Audience: Administrative
Infinite Campus is more than a student information system; it is an educational management methodology that will help you spend less time managing data so you can spend more time with your students. Infinite Campus is comprehensive and easy to use and manage while it is constantly evolving to meet new challenges. Take advantage of this Web-based, centralized system to improve workflow, manage data in real-time, and help implement best practices. Integration provides the ability to make data-driven decisions and streamline reporting. Increase student and guardian involvement as well by providing them real-time access to assignments, attendance, and grade information.

Session: 50 Title: Using a Tablet PC in a High School Classroom
Presenters: Amy Durden, Savannah Christian Preparatory School; Lisa Kavanaugh
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Kenyan 3-4 Seats: 88
Strand: 21st Century Learning Environments Audience: Administrative
Attendees in this session will learn how Savannah Christian Preparatory School made the decision to use tablet PCs in the classrooms, how the tablets were selected, and how they are being used in the classroom. Hints will be given about what has worked well, and some very useful and cool (and some very free) tools will be discussed.

Session: 51 Title: The District Data Dashboard: Turning Formative Assessment Data into Real Student Success
Presenter: Margaret Bravo, Wireless Generation, Vendor
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Italian 1-2 Seats: 88
Strand: Research/Assessment/Accountability Audience: Instructional PK-5
Wireless Generation is a pioneer in using technology to conduct frequent formative assessment, interpret data, and individualize instruction. In this session, participants will learn how handheld-based formative assessment and a “data dashboard,” customizable, easy-to-read graphical reports of timely data, can focus each player (administrator, principal, literacy coach, and teacher) on the right decisions, practices, and resources to achieve better outcomes for students.

Session: 52 Title: Adding United Streaming Video into Windows Movie Maker
Presenter: Michael Horn, University of West Georgia ETTC
Strand: Multimedia Audience: Instructional PK-12
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Italian 3-4 Seats: 88
In this session, the presenter will demonstrate how to log in to United Streaming and download a video segment. Attendees will then be shown how to place that segment into Windows Movie Maker, how to edit video, and add narration and music.

Session: 53 Title: Introduction to Virtual Machines
Presenters: Eric Hodges, Heart of Georgia ETTC; Chris Giddens
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: German 1-2 Seats: 88
Strand: 21st Century Learning Environments Audience: Technical
This presentation will delve into the benefits of using virtual machines. Everything from the safety of Internet browsing, beta testing of software, and even forensics will be covered to explain to the participants the reasons virtual machines are becoming more popular. The presenters will also explain the differences between different VM's (i.e. VM Ware, Microsoft
Virtual Machines).

Session: 54 Title: Bringing a World of Resources into Every Classroom
Presenter: Brian Onstott, Solarcom, LLC, Vendor
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: German 3-4 Seats: 88
Strand: Networking/Technical Support Audience: Technical
The CiscoSecure Wireless Solution for K-12 can help bring the world to your students and give teachers and administrators secure access to resources from any location. The solution is designed to extend your network to locations beyond traditional wired connections easily and cost-effectively.

Session: 55 Title: Internet Safety in the Classroom
Presenter: Cathy Toth, Cartersville City
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Spanish 1-2 Seats: 88
Strand: Internet Audience: Technical
The Internet is a wonderful resource for all, but at the same time, it can be unsafe for naive children. Educators and parents need to ensure the safety of children while online. Teachers and IT personnel are the frontline of defense against online tragedies. In this session, participants will learn what to look for, how to protect, and what to do if something should
happen. This information is based on research, training, and an Internet safety study conducted by the presenter in 2005 while visiting classrooms and talking with students.

Session: 56 Title: MediaCAST Digital Learning Platform: Create Your Own On-Demand Digital Repository for Anytime, Anywhere Learning
Presenter: Don Groff, Fforg, Inc., Vendor
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Spanish 3-4 Seats: 88
Strand: Professional Development Audience: Instructional PK-12
Create your own on-demand digital repository of streaming media and learning objects for anytime, anywhere learning using MediaCAST Digital Learning Platform. This platform includes powerful tools such as video streaming and content with copyright protections, IP- videoconferencing, e-portfolios and SportsCAST "live" broadcasting. With industry standards
for streaming media well in place, it is possible to integrate digital content into the ordinary classroom. But is it desirable? This session presents curriculum models showcasing the many classroom applications for digital audio and video, while addressing guidelines for compliance with the Copyright Act and Fair Use and discussing the pros and cons of district-
wide content licensing. This session covers the key points that technology directors and superintendents need to understand before they invest time and money in digital media systems.

Session: 57 Title: MyGaDOE Portal Training
Presenter: Travis Willard, Georgia Department of Education
Time: Wednesday, 3:15pm - 4:15pm Location: Australian 3-4 Seats: 88
Strand: Leadership/Organization/Policy Audience: Administrative
Attend this hands-on session on the use of the MyGaDOE Portal. The MyGaDOE Portal is the one-stop shop login for all Georgia Department of Education applications, including the new GeorgiaStandards.org.