About |
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Purpose, history, organizers |
Invitation |
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Invitation from the
conference chair, Dr. Traci Reddish |
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.
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Lodging
and Shuttles |
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Information about area hotels
and motels offering special services to GaETC
participants (including shuttles to GICC) |
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Schedule |
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The times of conference workshops, concurrent
sessions, and special events |
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Registration |
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Information on deadlines, fees,
and procedures--all handled by McRae &
Company, Inc. |
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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 Kennesaw State University. |
GaETC
2007
Mailing
List |
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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 our mailing list, please fill out our online
form. (You can also unsubscribe from
the list.) |
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Exhibitors
and Sponsors |
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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. |
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Keynote
Speaker |
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The keynote speaker is David
Pogue, the weekly personal-technology
columnist for the New York Times and an Emmy
award-winning tech correspondent for CBS
News. |
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Featured Speakers Leadership and Spotlight
Speakers |
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Several concurrent sessions
feature nationally known speakers in the
field of education and technology.
Leadership speakers have been selected by
the Georgia Department of Education to
highlight important technology issues
concerning technology leadership. Georgia Spotlight
Presentations are concurrent sessions
highlighting exemplary Georgia-based
educators; the GaDOE is spotlighting several
significant technology presentations. These categories are
labeled in the program and on this website. |
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Concurrent
Sessions |
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Nearly 250 concurrent
sessions will be presented by educators and
vendors,
with special sessions by featured presenters
and conference sponsors. Several
sessions are in the new BYOL (Bring Your Own
Laptop) format--look for the label! |
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Workshops |
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Conference workshops offer a
variety of opportunities for extended
hands-on learning experiences, in three-hour
blocks. |
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Presenters |
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Presenters of concurrent
sessions (including featured speakers) and
workshops |
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Student
Showcase |
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The Student Showcase features
teams of students from throughout the state
who have created exemplary technology
projects. |
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Food
Options |
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Information about meals and
snacks at GICC and area restaurants |
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Special
Events |
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Conference attendees will enjoy
a variety of special events. Details
will be posted when available. |
| Conference
Updates |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
| Emergency
Medical Services |
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An emergency medical technician
will be on duty at the First Aid Station during
conference hours. |
| Internet
Access |
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Attendees who want to check email
or browse the Internet will
find computer stations throughout the building. |
| Conference
Attire |
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The Georgia International Convention
Center is large; participants will do a great
deal of walking. Comfortable shoes and clothes
are recommended! |
