eTech Conference: Local Presenters
Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Several educators from Tri-County Area schools and agencies are presenting to conference attendees at next week’s annual educational technology conference in Columbus. On tap at the conference is (and let me know if I’ve missed anyone):
Krista Fitch, Technology Coordinator, Hillsdale Local Schools
Technology on a Shoestring
Interactive whiteboards, interactive video distance learning (IVDL), and student response devices (TurningPoint) are on the endless list of how technology can be used to engage students in learning. But who pays for it? Learn how rural Hillsdale Local Schools has resourced state-of-the-art items through grants and collaboration.
Monday, February 4, 10:45AM
Ben Spieldenner, Ashland High School
PDAs–A New Set of Tools for Teachers and Students
Participants will learn how to integrate PDA’s (Personal Data Assistants) into their classroom. Resources for funding and the purchase of hardware and software will be provided, as well as sample lesson plans and how to create mobile work stations for students. The presentation will explore the real-life application of this mobile technology and the benefits of having a handheld computer.
Monday, February 4, 1:45PM
Chad Lemon, Tri-County Educational Service Center
Panel Discussion: Approaching Technological Literacy: Design & the Designed World
Technological literacy & STEM are significant issues in our students’ education for the future. We will discuss the core ideas of technological literacy, important policy, and trends related to this area. We will also address some of the significant challenges experienced in trying to address this material in present educational models. Panelists: Dick Dieffenderfer, Bob Claymier and Mike Miller.
Tuesday, February 5, 8:00AM
Rebecca Furlong, Technology Resource Teacher, Wooster City Schools
Prepare and Present Data Better With Excel
This session will help users of data learn formatting techniques to deliver a clear and understandable message. Raw data can be easily transformed into useful information through the use of Excel. Learn best practices, tips and tricks that will help you make the most of the mounds of figures sitting on your desk right now!
Wednesday, February 6, 8:00AM
Chad Leggett, Technology Resource Teacher, Wooster City Schools
Google Sketchup–3D Drawing and Creation
Google SketchUp is a wonderfully FREE program that students and teachers can use to create 3D objects (chairs, tables, cars, buildings, etc). This easy-to-use software can be shared and exported to numerous other formats and programs. While the program can be used by the novice, it also offers the high-end user plenty of opportunities.
Wednesday, February 6, 1:00PM
Rebecca Rosecrans, TCCSA
Podcasting: Who, What, Where, Why and How?
Who is podcasting? What is a podcast? Where do I find podcasts? Why would I podcast? How do I make a podcast? All these questions will be answered in the session. With very basic equipment, anyone can podcast once they learn–what to say, how to record it & where to post it. A resource handout will be provided during this session–listing podcasts to listen to & resources needed to make your own.
Wednesday, February 6, 1:00PM
Brad Carr, Ashland High School
Student Video Contest Display
Wednesday, February 6, 9:00AM-1:00PM
Invitation for Guest Authors
If you’re planning to attend the conference and have some notes and highlights you’d like to share, I’d like to invite you to guest author a post for the Instructional Tech blog. Contact me for details.
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