NCAECT 2008 Program by davidwarlick

North Carolina Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference 2008 March 12-14 Embassy Suites Concord, NC 1

North Carolina Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference 2008 March 12-14 Embassy Suites Concord, NC 2

General Information

NCaect Board of Directors 2007-2008 Officers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Past President

Committee Chairs Grants Legislative Library/Media Award Instructional Technology Award Teacher Web Page Award Newsletter Nominations Scholarships Service Award Webmaster Vendors NCDPI Liaison Registration

Marlo Gaddis Scott Smith Veronica Cowart Jeff Tudor Debbie Core

Regional Directors Region 1 Cindy Phthisic, Edenton-Chowan Region 2 Julia Hieronymus, Pender County Region 3 Dick McFall, Durham County

Mary Jane Crum Nancy Sands Kathy Kiser Kathy Kiser Roxie Miller Georgianna Kiggins Zelia Frick Sonya Terry Ellen Woods Ray Midgett Libby Gray Wynn Smith Matthew Barfield / Amy Cheney

Conference Planning Committee Scott Smith, Chair Amy Cheney Debbie Core Libby Gray Jeff Tudor Ray Midgett Ellen Woods Donna Murray Loretta Moses

Region 4 Georgianna Kiggins, Moore County Region 5 Judith Ray, Catawba County

Marlo Gaddis Matthew Barfield Wendy Marshall Katie Christo

Region 6 Jane Milner, Buncombe County Technology Support Burke County Public Schools and Tiber Creek Consulting

At-large Christine Hunt, Davidson County At-large Barbara Moose, Rowan-Salisbury 2

Rev-up!

Cyber Law Academy David Hostetler (Concord F 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

2008 Preconference Sessions Wednesday, March 12

Around the Track in Record Time: Speedy Ways to Integrate and Create Instructional Videos Jodie Smith/Jason Smith (Carolina B 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Lunch for preconference attendees will be served from 12:00-1:00 in Concord A.

Power Up With PowerPoint as a Publishing Tool! Tammy Worcester (BlueRidge 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Using the New Collaborative Web for Education David Warlick (Carolina C 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Driving Questions in Education: Are You Geared Up to Drive Education in the 21st Century? Kevin Honeycutt (Rocky A 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Who's in Your Circle? Collaboration in the 21st Century Deborah Goodman, Gail Holmes (Kitty Hawk 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Taking Digital Pictures and Editing Them Effectively Leslie Fisher (Concord E 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Plugin to Audio in the Classroom Melissa Thibault, Bobby Hobgood (Harris B 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

The Tiber Creek Driving Experience: Learn to Get the Most Horsepower Out of Your Technology Engine in Just One Day! Tiber Creek (Rocky B 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Authentic Learning with Technology: Primary Sources and the Web David Walbert, Melissa Thibault (Harris A 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

ITS Time to Shift into High Gear: CONNECT… SHARE… EXPLORE BCPS Instructional Technology Specialists (Carolina A 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Globalizing Your Classroom: Simple Strategies for Making Real-World and "My-World" Connections Bobby Hobgood (Harris B 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.) 3

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

Registration Desk

9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Pre-Conference Sessions

Meeting Rooms

4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

NCDPI Supervisors Meeting

Concord A

6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.

NCaect Board Meeting

5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

NCSLMA Meeting

Conference At A Glance

Botanica I (Rocky River Grille) Botanica II (Rocky River Grille)

Thursday, March 13, 2008 7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

Registration Desk

7:00 a.m.—8:45 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.

Opening Session, Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach

Concord A

10:45 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

10:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

Vendor Exhibits Open

Concord B

7:00 a.m.—8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

11:45 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

7:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

Registration Desk

12:30 p.m.—1:45 p.m.

Box Lunches

Concord A

8:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Vendor Exhibits Open

Concord B

1:00 p.m.—1:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

8:15 a.m.—9:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

2:00 p.m.—2:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

9:15 a.m.—10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

2:45 p.m.—3:15 p.m.

Break

10:15 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

3:15 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

11:15 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

4:15 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

5:00 p.m.—5:45 p.m.

NC Connectivity Project

Harrisburg B

12:15 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

Luncheon /Awards (Ticket Required) Deneen Frazier-Bowen Luncheon Speakers Door Prizes

Concord A

7:30 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

Tailgate Party (Must have badge to enter)

Friday, March 14, 2008

Concord A

Get your motor running! Conference Highlights

License Plate Fun Throughout this program, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find NC license plates with abbreviated phrases and technology / texting lingo. Think you can read them? See the last page of the program booklet for the answer key! Program Key (V) = Vendor presentation Repeat sessions are noted in parentheses with the day / time.

Vendors Welcome race fans! Different teams will showcase the latest hardware and software products on the market. Be sure to check with the pit crews during the race to enjoy the booths and get the latest updates on how to rev up learning for your students. Lunch on Thursday Take a pit stop by Concord A to pick up a box lunch. Participants must have purchased a box lunch ticket prior to the meal. Lunch is served from 12:30-1:45 p.m. You may enjoy your lunch in Concord A or you may take the box lunch to enjoy during one of the ongoing concurrent sessions. Thursday Opening Night Gala Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tailgate party time! You have been racing around in circles all day and spent hours working out ways to improve instructional technology. Now is the time to relax! This special event is one that you will not want to miss. Your nametag is your ticket for the gala. Friday Luncheon The finish line is near! Take a victory lap during our closing session/keynote and luncheon. Tickets are required. Check at the registration desk to see if there are any tickets available. 5

Winner’s Cup NCaect presents annual grants, service awards, scholarships, and other individual and group recognitions. Presentations will occur both during the Opening and Closing Sessions, so please make plans to join us in our efforts to honor those contributing so much to the advancement of technology in education. Bloggers’ Café Connect with others at the Bloggers’ Café outside Concord F. There will be comfy seats, power, laptops, wireless connectivity, and a SMART Board so that conference attendees can communicate, collaborate, and of course, blog about the conference. On The Web NCaect 2008 can be found online at: http://www.ncaect.org You can also participate in conference discussions, gather info, and connect with other conference attendees by visiting the conference Blog and Wiki online. Blog: http://technologyties.blogspot.com/ Wiki: http://ncaect.wikispaces.com/ “Ask Me” Have a question about the conference? Look for Pit Crew members (dressed in gray pit crew shirts) to get all the info you need! Message Boards Please share your thoughts on our conference message boards placed in the conference areas. We want to know your answers to questions like “Why do you teach?” and “Why is the shift so important?”

Featured Speakers

Sheryl NussbaumBeach

Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, a 17-year educator, has been a classroom teacher, charter school principal, district administrator, and digital learning consultant. She currently serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching graduate and undergraduate pre-service teachers at The College of William and Mary (Virginia, USA), where she is also completing her doctorate in educational planning, policy and leadership. Sheryl has published journal articles, book chapters and magazine pieces, been featured on public broadcasting television and radio shows, and is a regular presenter at local, state, national and international conferences speaking on topics of homelessness, teacher leadership, virtual community building, and 21st Century learning initiatives. Serving as a technology consultant, Sheryl frequently facilitates online seminars and workshops using Elluminate Live and other learning platforms. She is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Products Specialist. She is also a Senior Fellow of the Teacher Leaders Network and earned the title of Virginia Beach City Public Schools 2002 Teacher of the Year. Currently, Sheryl is co-leading a statewide 21st Century Skills initiative in the state of Alabama, funded by a major grant from the Microsoft Partners in Learning program. She recently served as an organizer and convener of the inaugural 2006 K-12Online Conference, "Unleashing the Potential," which sought to help educators around the world contextualize and integrate emerging technologies into their schools and classrooms. Sheryl lives near the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia Beach with her four children, all of whom are avid bloggers. Thursday, March 13 Time 9:00 Room Concord A Keynote Schooling for the 21st Century: Unleashing Student Passion

Thursday, March 13 Time 2:00 Room Kannapolis A Title Building the Network: Powerful Learning Practice for Educators Friday, March 14 Time 9:15 Room Kannapolis B Title EduBloggercon

Deneen FrazierBowen

Becoming an actress is a dream that took hold on Ms. Frazier-Bowen's sixteenth birthday, when her parents gave her two tickets to see the Broadway show, Dreamgirls. Ms. Frazier-Bowen remembers being mesmerized by Jennifer Holliday's performance on stage and realizing what she wanted to do with her life... the only problem was she was a short, white girl who couldn't sing. The road to being a professional actress was not a direct one as it took Ms. Frazier-Bowen a decade to fully commit herself to being a professional actress. During that time, she forged a career in education, working with schools and teachers to better leverage new technologies as learning tools. Now an experienced and versatile actress, Ms. Frazier-Bowen earned a 2003 B. Iden Payne award nomination for "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama" for her portrayal of Annie Lou Holsom in Waiting for MacArthur. Other premiere stage roles include Darcy Snelgrave in the intense and erotic, One Flea Spare; the title role of a dog in Sylvia; and, Sissy in the West Texas Classic, Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. Currently, she is collaborating on a new one-woman show, Head Over Heels. On film, Ms. Frazier-Bowen can be seen in several independent features: an undercover cop in the independent feature "Manhood is Dead" and a corporate go-getter in the film "Severance." Her work in short films includes the enthusiastically narcissistic newscaster in "The Last Race" and the confident woman in "Love in 3 Minutes." In addition to dramatic acting, Ms. Frazier-Bowen is also well versed in industrial films, commercials and voiceovers. She studies Alexander Technique with Sumi Komo and has worked with a wide variety of teachers. In her free time, Ms. Frazier-Bowen loves to snowboard or backpack in the mountains with her husband.

Friday, March 14 Time 12:15 Room Concord A Closing Keynote Students in the Driver's Seat: Redefining the Structure of Learning

Tammy teaching various grades from kindergarten to middle school. While teaching, Tammy also served as the technology coordinator for her K-8 school. Worcester For the past ten years, Tammy has worked for ESSDACK, an educational service center, as an Instructional Tammy Worcester has over twenty years of educational experience. She began her career in the classroom,

Technology Specialist, providing staff development and training in the area of technology integration.

Book signing event with Tammy Worcester will be at the Software Express booth on Thursday from 11:00-12:00.

Her website, “Tammy’s Technology Tips for Teachers” (www.tammyworcester.com) is a popular online resource for teachers around the world. Tammy has developed several software applications for teachers and is the author of several best-selling technology resource books that are published and marketed nationally. Tammy is extremely innovative and resourceful and specializes in finding unique and creative ways to use traditional computer tools in the classroom. She enjoys sharing her ideas with teachers throughout the nation and has a presentation style that can be described as inspiring. Tammy’s experiences as a parent, a teacher, a technology director, and a training specialist have allowed her to develop a strong sense of best educational practices. Those skills, coupled with her technology expertise, enable her to collaborate with other educators to build models of effective technology implementation that will have the potential to truly transform schools. Pre-conference Session Wednesday, March 12 Time 9:00-4:00 Room BlueRidge Title Power Up With PowerPoint as a Publishing Tool!

Thursday, March 13 Time 1:00 Room Kannapolis B Title Cool Computer Activities for Kids Thursday, March 13 Time 2:00 Room Kannapolis B Title Tammy’s Favorite Technology Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Kevin Honeycutt is an educator, artist and positive futurist. He describes himself as a "teacher who started

doing what his kids needed for their futures, whether he liked it or not". His podcast, "Driving QuesKevin tions" (http://kevinhoneycutt.org) is constantly featured in the top five in K-12 educational podcasts on Honeycutt iTunes and is watched by educators worldwide.

Kevin's ARTSNACKS (http://artsnacks.org) social learning network is a place where he pilots new models of 21st century learning in cooperation with educators and learners from all over the world. He was an art teacher for thirteen years in Kansas public schools, and has been an educational technologist for ESSDACK, an educational service center, for the past five years. Kevin consults with several charter schools who use technology to empower project-based learning and employs brain research in all of his approaches to school design. He travels the country talking to kids, teachers and parents about online safety and the amazing things learners can do with today's tools. His MYSAFESURF (http://mysafesurf.org) website provides resources for parents and teachers to help them learn to mentor their digital kids. Kevin is an artist who know how to paint a positive picture of the future of education.

Pre-conference Session Wednesday, March 12 Time 9:00-4:00 Room Rocky A Title Driving Questions in Education: Are you geared up to drive education in the 21st century? 11

Thursday, March 13 Time 3:15 Room Kannapolis A Title Winning on the 21st Century Racetrack Thursday, March 13 Time 4:15 Room Kannapolis A Title Online Safety

Leslie Fisher

Leslie Fisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in technology began while studying music at the University of Southern California. She quickly realized the value of utilizing computers for music mixing and thus began a personal discovery process where technology replaced the flute and brought her nationally celebrated talents to us today. After graduating from USC with a Business and Marketing degree in 1989, she went to an Apple Computer Inc. subsidiary where she was in charge of the education marketing and training program. Wanting more technical experience, Leslie left this company in 1992 and joined Apple Computer Inc. as a Senior Systems Engineer in K-12 education, providing technology solutions to school districts across Southern California. When the Internet took off in 1994, Leslie was one of the first Apple employees assigned to study Internet growth and implementation. Due to her knowledge of web design, server implementation and Internet resources, she became the Internet resource in the Educational Western Region. In 1997, Leslie was road kill on Apple's road to recovery and was part of their massive lay off. Leslie planned to spend most of her huge severance package golfing and waiting a few months to look for a job. The day after her layoff, her phone began to ring with Apple customers requesting consulting. Before she could say fore, Fisher Technologies Inc. was created to help educators with their technology implementation and decision. Fisher Technologies Inc. is now a nationwide Corporation providing web design, consulting, training and presentation services to school districts and companies. Pre-conference Session Wednesday, March 12 Time 9:00-4:00 Room Concord E Title Taking Digital Pictures and Editing Them Effectively Thursday, March 13 Time 2:00 Room Concord D Title Gadgets

Thursday, March 13 Time 4:15 Room Kannapolis B Title World or Warcraft: What is it and how can I apply it to the Classroom Friday, March 14 Time 11:15 Room Rocky B Title The Good, Bad, and Ugly: How to Take Effective Digital Pictures

David Warlick

David Warlick’s unique voice and message combine a wide range of experiences, both in and outside the education arena. He ran two businesses before graduating from high school and spent more than a year in manufacturing before completing his undergraduate work. He worked for nearly ten years as a middle school social studies, math, and science teacher, during which he also wrote award-winning instructional software and introduced hundreds of teachers to the educational potentials of desktop computers. In 1984, David moved to a central office position as Director of Technology and then on to the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction where he served as a technology integration consultant and built the nation’s first state department of education web site. Since 1995, Mr. Warlick has been the owner and principal consultant of The Landmark Project, a professional development, web design, and innovations firm in Raleigh North Carolina. During this time David has spoken at conferences and delivered workshops for educators in nearly every state of the U.S. and audiences in Europe, Asia, and South America. David Warlick has been an innovator and leader in the field of educational technology and a prolific programmer, writing some of the most popular interactive web tools available for teachers on the Internet — most of them free. He created and maintains the second oldest continuing online project, Global Grocery List, and writes for publications that include Technology & Learning Magazine, ALA’s KnowledgeQuest, Education World, and CUE Online. He has also written three books about modern technologies in education and contemporary literacy, and he has been quoted in Education Week, The San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times, Washington Post, and USA TODAY. What makes David a highly effective and sought-after speaker is that, at heart, he is a teacher with a contagious passion and enthusiasm for helping people discover a brand new world of teaching and learning.

Pre-conference Session Wednesday, March 12 Time 9:00-4:00 Room Carolina C Title Using the New Collaborative Web for Education Thursday, March 13 Time 11:45 Room Kannapolis B Title Video Games as Learning Engines

Thursday, March 13 Time 3:15 Room Kannapolis B Title Personal Learning Networks- Embedded Professional Development Friday, March 14 Time 9:15 Room Kannapolis B Title EduBloggercon

Harry Cook

Mr. Cook is Segment Marketing Manager for Local Government and Education with Bellsouth. He has been with BellSouth for over 10 years and has been involved in the USF School & Library program since its inception.

Thursday, March 13 Time 11:45-12:30 Room Carolina C Title Establishing an E-Rate Compliance Program

Vendors and Sponsors

Vendors and Sponsors A growing number of technology-related vendors will exhibit the latest hardware and software resources in the display area of the Embassy Suites Conference Center throughout the conference. Please do not miss this opportunity to learn more about the equipment, processes and techniques available to help integrate technology into student learning. A consolidated list of vendors is included here. Many sponsors are donors of items for door prizes. If you are in the right place at the right time, you may be able to score! Items ranging from periodical subscriptions to techie toys will be offered throughout the conference. Good luck! Our Title Sponsor, AT&T AT&T is proud to be the title sponsor of the 2008 NCaect conference.

Luncheon Speaker CNIC is sponsoring the luncheon speaker, Deneen Frazier-Bowen, at the closing session on Friday. They are providing a valuable component for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference. Be sure to stop by and say thank you!

Conference Bags Conference bags were provided by Camcor, Inc. and Hart, Inc. Please visit them in the vendor area and thank them for their support. 16

Vendors and Sponsors

Technology Showcase Join the following vendors in the Technology Showcase in Harrisburg A: Apple, ANC Group, CSI Technology Outfitters, Hewlett Packard, and Promethean for instructional seminars, interactive events, and the most up-to-date information on exciting technologies. A complete list of seminars is found in this section of the program booklet. Seminars run parallel to others in the conference and will be valid toward CEU credit.

Vendors and Sponsors Fun and Festivities AT&T helped to make the Tailgate Party possible. Please visit them in the vendor area and thank them for their support. Technology Support The technology staff from Burke County Public Schools and NCaect Board are being assisted by the team of engineers from Tiber Creek. The expertise from so many individuals and this corporate sponsor ensure that everything goes as planned! Thank you! Computers for Preconference Computers for the preconference were provided by Dell Computer. Thanks for helping us learn how to use the latest technology for our students!

Presentation Equipment Camcor, Incorporated provided the equipment to assist in the Opening Session, Closing Session and Luncheon. They have continued to help the Association through the years. Thank you, Camcor! 18

Vendors and Sponsors Bloggersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;/Cyber Cafe Special thanks goes to Dell for providing the Bloggersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;/Cyber Cafe computers during the conference! We love our email and our blogs! Break Popcorn and drinks are provided by SAS. Thank you for helping to quench our thirst! NCDPI Supervisors' Meeting Discovery Education provided the reception for the NCDPI Supervisors' Meeting on Wednesday evening. This new sponsorship is greatly appreciated.

Continental Breakfast Sponsors Join us for the continental breakfast compliments of RDS Technologies and Cisco. Please spend some time with their representatives.

Technology Showcase (Harrisburg A) Thursday, March 13 10:45-11:30

1:00-1:45

Apple

CSI Technology Outfitters

iWork, uWork We all love iWork Get a close up look at Apple's new productivity suite. iWork '08 offers three powerful applications—Pages '08, Keynote '08, and the brand-new spreadsheet program, Numbers '08— for creating everything from newsletter and stationery to polished school presentations and graphics-rich spreadsheets. Matthew Barfield, 21st Century Skills Facilitator, North Albemarle Elementary

Best Practices and Tools for Implementing a Microsoft Windows Network Learn recommended strategies for implementing an Active Directory based network in a K-12 environment. Topics will include application and desktop deployment features built into Windows plus a discussion regarding access management tools that are very effective in reducing support time/cost while increasing class time for your students and teachers. Don Jones, CSI Technology Outfitters

11:45-12:30

2:00-2:45

ANC Group

Hewlett Packard

Novell to Microsoft... Is it Time? Is your District considering the move from Novell to Microsoft? This session will cover the pros and cons of staying with Novell, converting to Microsoft or running a mixed environment. The purpose of this session is to help gather all the facts you need to make an informed decision that is right for your District. * NetWare to OES Linux Migration * NetWare to Windows Server Migration * GroupWise vs. Exchange * Management systems: ZenWorks, SMS, LAN Desk and others * What you need to make any migration successful * Best Practices and Procedures Brian Daughhetee, President, ANCGroup Matt Hendrickson, Chief Operating Officer, ANCGroup

HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC. Small Wonder. Big Possibilities. Small but mighty. Ideal for instructional use or general purpose business applications, the HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC might be small in size (2.5 lb /1.13 kg and only 1.05 in/33 mm thin) but it’s big on usability, durability, and sleekness. Packed with an impressive combination of features, the HP Compaq 2133 offers you a full-function PC with the utmost mobility. Kevin Oakley, Hewlett Packard

(F/10:15)

Technology Showcase (Harrisburg A) Thursday, March 13 3:15-4:00 Promethean

(F/11:15)

What Are Your Students Thinking? Find out! Promethean's new Activexpression learner response system allows students to express themselves in a variety of ways -through words, phrases, symbols, and numbers-and instantly share with the entire class. See how teachers get instant feedback to "drive" their lessons and then "steer" their students toward greater understanding of lesson content. Leslie Ramsey, Promethean Teaching and Learning Consultant

4:15-5:00 Apple Telling Your Story with iMovie '08 Does your school or classroom have a story to tell. Now is the time to tell it. Apple's introduction of iMovie '08 could not have come at a better time. During this session you will see how simple iMovie '08 is to use. You will also walk away with ideas that you can take back to your classroom and become the next great movie maker! Participants will walk away with tips, tricks, and access to a free iMovie '08 resource website. Matthew Barfield, 21st Century Skills Facilitator, North Albemarle Elementary

Technology Showcase (Harrisburg A) Friday, March 14 8:15-9:00

10:15-11:00

ANC Group

Hewlett Packard

E-Mail and Document Retention - Compliance Standards for Electronic Documents This will be a session walking through the government standards for document retention and the best practices for maintaining that compliance. Topics covered will be: * Email archiving and retention * Document archiving and retention * Recovery of lost documents and email * Best practices Presenter - Matt Hendrickson - Chief Operating Officer - ANCGroup

HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC. Small Wonder. Big Possibilities. Small but mighty! Ideal for instructional use or general purpose business applications, the HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC might be small in size (2.5 lb /1.13 kg and only 1.05 in/33 mm thin) but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big on usability, durability, and sleekness. Packed with an impressive combination of features, the HP Compaq 2133 offers you a full-function PC with the utmost mobility. Kevin Oakley, Hewlett Packard

9:15-10:00

11:15-12:00

CSI Technology Outfitters

Promethean

Utilizing Cisco Security Tools to Provide a More Stable, Secure Infrastructure Discover the benefits of integrating Cisco security products throughout your network. Learn how Cisco equipment and software can be incorporated into your network -- from the desktop PC to the perimeter firewall -- to provide for a more stable, secure infrastructure. Cisco MARS, ASA, NAC, and IPS will be discussed and demonstrated. Rich Babb, CSI Technology Outfitters

(Th/3:15)

NCaect Exhibitors Directory 2008 8e6 Technologies Booth 12 Alfredo Federico bbrunk@8e6.com 828 W, Taft Avenue Orange, CA 92865 (714)282-6111 x131

Camcor, Inc. Booth 79-81 Ray Bailey, Jr. rbjr@camcor.com PO Box 1899 Burlington, NC 27216 (800)8682462 ext350

Academic Superstore Booth 68 Trish Johnson trish_johnson@academicsuperstore.com 2101 East Saint Elmo Rd. Suite 360 Austin, TX 78744 800-333-8571 x470

CDW-G Booth 6 Isaac Price isaac.price@cdwg.com 230 N Milwaukee Ave Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (800)808-4239

Cisco Systems, Inc. Booth 32 ANCGroup Booth 61-62 Brian Daughhetee briand@ancgroup.com 201 West Butler Road #321 Mauldin, SC Megan Riley meriley@cisco.com 1900 South Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203 704-338 -3031 29662 (888)424-4863 Apperson Education Products Booth 22 Doug Spaulding dspaulding@appersonprint.com 851 SW 34th St. Bldg. B Renton, WA 98057 (800)827-9219

Classworks Booth 5 Maria Boyd mboyd@classworks.com 3885 Crestwood Pkwy. Suite 200 Duluth, GA 30096 (919)210-8469

Apple Computer Booth 74 Janice Adams 71 Wimbledon Ct. Roxboro, NC 27573 (336) 597-3298 janicea@apple.com

CNIC, Inc. Booth 55-56 James Pitts j-pitts@carolina.rr.com 4418 Monroe Rd. Suite E Charlotte, NC 28205 (704)608-1875

AT&T Booth 33,48 Harry Cook harry.cook@att.com 2180 Lake Blvd Atlanta, GA 30319 (404)8296263

Computrac Interactive Solutions Booth 4 Arnie Lucius alucius@compu-trac.com 1431 Airport Drive Ball Ground, GA 30107 919-621-3321

AVerMedia Technologies Booth 8 Angela Volk angelav@aver.com 5900 Bayberry Ln Raleigh, NC 27612 (919)2616429

CSI Technology Outfitters Booth 58-59 Tom Clinton tclinton@csioutfitters.com 900 East Main St., Suite T EASLEY, SC 29640 800-953-6847

Curriculum Associates Booth 28 Bound To Stay Bound Books Booth 20 David Harrington btsb@btsb.com 1880 West Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650 (800) Elaine Russell ERussell@cainc.com 19120 North Beaties Ford Road Cornelius, NC 28031 704-892-7520 637-6586

NCaect Exhibitors Directory 2008 Custom Educational Furniture, LLC Booth 65-66 Cindy Lubin cindy@cefinc.com PO Box 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 800.255.9189

Follett Library Resources, Inc. Booth 29 Chris Healy sales@flr.follett.com 1340 Ridgeview Drive McHenry, IL 60050 (888)511-5114

DakTech Computers Booth 24 David Dennis ddennis@daktech.com 3502 36th Street SW Fargo, ND 58104 (701)282-6686

Follett Software Company. Booth 30 Larry Bennett lbennett@fsc.follett.com 9017 Tintinhull Ln. Waxhaw, NC 28173 800-323-3397 x 7921

Data Networks Booth 43 Chad Shearin jshearin@datanetworks.com Ocie Jackson ojcakson@dataworks.com 4944 Parkway Plaza Blvd. Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28217 (800)283-6387

Gaggle.Net Booth 44 Michael Kessler michaelkessler@gaggle.net PO Box 1361 Bloomington, IL 61702 800-288-7750

Dell Inc. Booth 75-77 Hal Queen Hal_Queen@dell.com 11607 Hilda Court Charlotte, NC 28226 (704)281-2513

General Binding Corp./ Education Products Div. Booth 67 Deron Tross deron.tross@gbc.com 10568 Sugarberry Street Waldorf, MD 20603 (301)645-8223

Discovery Education Booth 78 Hart, Inc. Booth 17-19 Holly Fischer holly_fischer@discovery.com Congress St Suite 245 Charlotte, NC Brett Eaker mail@hart-inc.com 320 New Stock Road Asheville, NC 28804 80028202 704-557-2441 654-8012 EBSCO Publishing Booth 42 Steve Strother sstrother@ebscohost.com 10 Estes Street Ipswich, MA 1938 (800)653-2726

Hewlett Packard Booth 63 Kevin Oakley kevin.oakley@hp.com 402 Kirkeenan Circle Morrisville, NC 27560 (919)369-0081

Educational Resources Booth 45 Charlene Thompson cthompson@edresources.com 1550 Executive Dr PO Box 1900 Elgin, IL 60121 (847)888-8300

Inspiration Software Booth 35-38 John Ryder jryder@swexpress.com 4128-A South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28209 800-527-7638

Elluminate Booth 14 Stacy Keane staceyk@elluminate.com 6301 NW 5th Way Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (954)229-2622 ext201

KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc. Booth 26 Kathy Michael kmichael@kamico.com P.O. Box 1143 Salado, TX 76571 (254) 947-7283

Extron Electronics Booth 47 Don Mitchell dmitchell@extron.com 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim , CA 92805 919-863-1794 x4608

Kurzweil Booth 41 Edna Beard efbeard@aol.com 101 Charles Ridge Road Asheville, NC 28805 (828)299-9151

NCaect Exhibitors Directory 2008 Laminex, Inc Booth 46 Tim Long bids@laminex.com 4211 Pleasant Road Fort Mill, SC 29708 800-438-8850

Rand McNally Booth 9 Jerry Griffin jvgriffin@skybest.com 197 Sugar View Trail Banner Elk, NC 28604 (704) 607-4502

Learning.com Booth 57 Karen Talbert ktalbert@learning.com 1620 SW Taylor Ste. 100 Portland, OR 97205 (503)284-0100

RDS Booth 72-73 Rufus Dale rufus@rdswebsite.com PO Box 1029 188 Main St Canton, NC 28716 (828)648-8425

Lenovo Booth 39 Jerry Raleigh rjerry@us.lenovo.com 8712 Springhouse Ln. Raleigh, NC 27617 (919) 782-9930

Red Condor Booth 35-38 John Ryder jryder@swexpress.com 4128-A South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28209 800527-7638

Lightspeed Systems Booth 1-2 Renaissance Learning Booth 10-11 Al Rossi al@lightspeedsystems.com 1800 19th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661)716 Elaine Bell Elaine.Bell@renlearn.com Beverly Williams Beverly.williams@renlearn.com -7600 2911 Peach Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 866-273-0225 NC 401K Plan Booth 25 Barry Rosett denneese.orr@prudential.com 150 Fayetteville Street Mall Suite 1340 Raleigh, NC 27601 (919)664-7101

Sanako Booth 35-38 John Ryder jryder@swexpress.com 4128-A South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28209 800527-7638

Pearson, Curriculum Booth 31 Julia McCombs Valerie Vallejo valerie.vallejo@pearson.com 3075 W Ray Rd, Suite 200 Mail Stop 240 Chandler, AZ 85226 (480)457-6015

Scholastic Education Booth 50-51 Shannon Cox scox-consultant@scholastic.com 1400 Secretariat Ln. Waxhaw, NC 28173 (704)996-4523

Promethean Booth 60 Reta Kohari reta.kohari@us.prometheanworld.com 9415 Hood Road Charlotte, NC 28215 (704)877-8225

SchoolDude.com Booth 7 Heather Hudson heather@schooldude.com 11000 Regency Parkway Suite 200 Cary, NC 27518 (877)868-3833

ProQuest Booth 21 SMART Technologies Corporation Booth 23 Lisa Alent lisa.alent@proquest.com 789 E. Eisenhower Parkway Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Paul Thuneman PaulThuneman@smarttech.com 426 Walton Circle Suite 1120 Arling(800)521-0600 ton, VA 22209 (770)207-4373 Raleigh Convention Center Booth Hallway Laurie Okun Laurie.Okun@raleighconvention.com 421 Fayetteville Street Suite 1505 Raleigh, NC 27601 919-834.5900

sms Tech Solutions Booth 34 Sally Shorb sally@smstechsolutions.com 7418 Old Sycamore Drive Mint Hil, NC 28227 800-656-7702

NCaect Exhibitors Directory 2008 Software Express Booth 35-38 John Ryder jryder@swexpress.com 4128-A South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28209 800-527-7638

Trident Technology Solutions Booth 70 Robert Capwell rcapwell@tridentts.com 406 Blackwell Street, Suite 120 Durham, NC 27701 (919)354-1200

Spectrum Industries, Inc. Booth 16 Girard Smith spectrum@spectrumfurniture.com PO Box 400 925 First Ave Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 800-235-1262

Troxell Communications Booth 52-54 Darryl Dutcher darryl.dutcher@trox.com 3771 RAMSEY STREET, STE 109 PMB 214 Fayetteville, NC 28311 1-800-578-8858

StudentMate Booth 40 Greg Glenn GlennGGA@cs.com 2685 Treanor Terrace West Palm Beach, FL 33414 866-631-2895

VisiCom Systems, Inc. Booth 15 Dennis Perry dperry@visicomsystems.com 1960-A Parker Court Stone Mountain, GA 30087 919-845-7234

Study Island Booth 71 Pete Whitbread pete.whitbread@studyisland.com 3400 Carlisle Street Suite 345 Dallas, TX 75204 (518)461-1030

Wireless Generation Booth 69 Debbie Owens DOwens@wgen.net 55 Washington Street Suite 900 Brooklyn, NY 11201 (804)402-6933

Texthelp Systems, Inc Booth 13 Karlene Feeney k.feeney@texthelp.com 100 Unicorn Park Drive Woburn, MA 1801 (888)248-0652

WorldBook Inc. Booth 3 Barbara Mayo barbara.mayo@worldbook.com Mary Pryal mary.pryal@worldbook.com Gordy Reese gordy.reese@worldbook.com 233 N Michigan Ave. Ste 2000 Chicago, IL 60601 (800)975-3250

The Whitlock Group Booth 27 Pete Platz platzp@whitlock.com 4020 Stirrup Creek Drive Suite 111 Durham, NC 27703 (919)806-1009 Tiber Creek Consulting Booth 64 David Lloyd david.lloyd@tibercreek.com 10130 Mallard Creek Road Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28262 (704)996-3718 Tom Snyder Productions Booth 49 Sonya Glasper sglasper@tomsnyder.com 100 Talcutt Ave Watertown, MA 2453 866-407-2788

Exhibitor Map

Thursday Sessions

Thursday At A Glance Thursday, March 13, 2008 7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

Registration Desk

7:00 a.m.—8:45 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.

Opening Session, Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach Keynote Speaker

Concord A

10:45 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

10:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

Vendor Exhibits Open

Concord B

11:45 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

12:30 p.m.—1:45 p.m.

Box Lunches

Concord A

1:00 p.m.—1:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

2:00 p.m.—2:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

2:45 p.m.—3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

4:15 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

5:00 p.m.—5:45 p.m.

NC Connectivity Project

Harrisburg B

7:30 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

Tailgate Party (Must have badge to enter)

Concord A

Shift Happens! Gear Up With Technology Opening Session Agenda Thursday, March 13, 2008 Concord A 9:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 a.m. Welcome and Introduction of Special Guests ISTE Welcome Conference Comments Introduction of Grant Winners IMPACT Model School Award Service Award Introduction of Guest Speaker Keynote Closing Comments

Marlo Gaddis Don Kenzek Scott Smith Mary Jane Crum Wynn Smith Ellen Woods Georgianna Kiggins Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach Marlo Gaddis / Scott Smith

Keynote Speaker, Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach Schooling for the 21st Century: Unleashing Student Passion A passionate student is a learning student. As the people of the world are becoming increasingly connected, the nature, use, ownership, and purpose of knowledge are changing in profound ways. Our goal as educators is to leverage these connections and changes as powerful means to improve teaching and learning in our schools. Come listen as Sheryl stirs a sense of urgency for shifting classroom practice toward more engaging approaches that unleash the passion that lies within each learner. 30

Thursday, March 13

10:45-11:30

BlueRidge

Carolina B

RTI: Making a Complex Process Manageable (V) Response to Intervention (RTI) is a powerful approach to making sure all children receive the intervention support they need. Now it is possible to implement the RTI process without adding undue burden to already full academic programs. mCLASS:RTI is research-based assessments, real-time reporting, and the professional services needed to implement and sustain a RTI program successfully. Debbie Owens, Wireless Generation Fran Gallagher, Independent Consultant Target Audience: Elementary

Through the Eyes of A Survivor - Teaching the Holocaust through Technology and Art Two teachers (English, Media/Technology) will present a collaborative unit on survivorship and genocide. Students view films, read, complete an art project, create two podcasts and create two wiki entries. Presenters will cover collaboration, technology integration and brief “how-to’s” related to wikis and podcasts – related handouts and links will be distributed. Kerri Brown Parker, Millbrook High School Wendy Davis, Millbrook High School Target Audience: High

Carolina A

Carolina C

How Do You Get Staff to Connect…Share…Explore? Want to invigorate and liven up your professional development opportunities? Want to give your participants the chance to test the waters of what’s latest and greatest? Yes? Set up your own Summer Technology Conference! We had a great turn out last year for our district-wide STC 07. We will share with participants resources, best practices, and lessons learned! Katie Christo, Burke Co. Public Schools Instructional Technology Specialist Donna Murray, Burke Co. Public Schools Instructional Technology Specialist Target Audience: K-12

Claymation in the Classroom Are you looking for an activity that challenges students creativity and critical thinking skills and is fun for all ages? Try a claymation project! This session will identify many different uses for claymation in the classroom and can be integrated into any curriculum. Kathryn Gust, Freedom High School Gary Gust, East Burke High School Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

10:45-11:30

Concord C

Concord E

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Making the Most out of WebQuests You Find on the Internet This session will focus on the qualities to consider when hunting for good WebQuests on the Internet. It will show participants how to tweak those WebQuests to suit their students’ needs. Participants will be given a handout of helpful hints to assist them when they return home. Leigh Ausband, UNC Charlotte Target Audience: K-12

Connecting Curriculum, Culture and Technology through Culturally Responsive Teaching Effective instruction respects the diversity of students in the classroom and incorporates their backgrounds into lesson design, making learning meaningful. This interactive session offers an approach to connecting the curriculum to students’ lives using web-based resources. Participants will leave with a strategy for culturally responsive teaching using the Web. Bobby Hobgood, LearnNC Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Concord D

Concord F

Internet Safety and the New Social Reality of Our Youth In 2007, the American Medical Association reported that ''...traditional methods of educating youth on 'wired' safety issues are no longer effective.'' Why? Join us to learn how two hundred North Carolina middle school students answer the question and what they have to say about a world with unprecedented access to private mobile communications and uncensored information. Donna Sawyer, NCDPI Tammy Jenthe, Harnett County Schools Samantha Stewart, Harnett County Schools Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Photo Editing on a Budget If FREE is the only word in your vocabulary, try Open Source. If EASY is your favorite word, with a little money, PhotoShop Elements can be your friend. We will compare and contrast the best of these two programs. Participants get a CD containing photos and free editing software. Brenda McCombs, Kannapolis City Schools Amy Archer, Kannapolis Intermediate School Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

10:45-11:30

Harrisburg A

Kannapolis A

iWork, uWork We all love iWork (Technology Showcase) Get a close up look at Apple's new productivity suite. iWork '08 offers three powerful applications—Pages '08, Keynote '08, and the brand-new spreadsheet program, Numbers '08— for creating everything from newsletter and stationery to polished school presentations and graphics-rich spreadsheets. Matthew Barfield, 21st Century Skills Facilitator, North Albemarle Elementary

Web 2.0 for Beginners: Infusing Wikis into your Pedagogy (V) Strengthen your pedagogy with 21st century Internet tools your students are using everyday as entertainment and communication. All subject areas are being pressured to integrate reading and writing into lessons and wikis are the answer! Examples will be presented using an exciting new wireless interactive technology. Giveaways are part of the fun! Kimberly Harris, Communications Specialist, Inc. Jeff Martinez, Communications Specialist, Inc. Target Audience: K-12

Harrisburg B

Kannapolis B

Teaching Science and Math with NASA Technologies Explore NASA educational technologies that can enhance the teaching of science and mathematics at the middle school level. Participants will be introduced to a wide variety of interactive projects, online tools, simulations, and sources of real time data. They receive examples of these materials on several CDs. Judy Walker, Atkins Library/UNC Charlotte Target Audience: Middle

Closing the Gap: Meeting Today’s Students Where They Are In this session, Melissa ISD Superintendent of Schools and Co-Founder of TeacherTube.com will address how educators, including administrators, can become more familiar with the digital world today’s students are living in. Mr. Smith will site current statistics and examples of these “digital natives” at work and explore ways educators can join in that world. Jason Smith, Teacher Tube, Featured Speaker Jodie Smith, Teacher Tube, Featured Speaker Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

10:45-11:30

Kitty Hawk

Rocky A

Student Productivity, Improvement and Assessment Using the New $399 StudentMate Laptop (V) Your 1:1 solution has arrived! The rugged StudentMate runs fully compatible Word, Excel & PowerPoint applications to improve student literacy by enabling daily access to computing. With web browser, color touch screen and more, it is specifically designed for K-8 students and assistive technology. Participants will use StudentMates with classroom examples and take an iRespond exam! Andrew Kramer, StudentMate Target Audience: Elementary, Middle

Come Alive with the Connected Classroom Discover how to use interactive technology to bring the classroom to life! Sample interactive lessons and activities will be explored. You’ll experience the magic of using layering techniques along with Promethean’s Activstudio software to engage students in today’s digital age and create an environment that is an exciting place to learn. Kelly Stevens, Durham Public Schools Target Audience: K-12

Piedmont

Rocky B

Comprehension and Fluency in the Fast Lane Your students will take the checkered flag once they interact with comprehension and fluency activities. View Voicethreads created by students in grades 2-5, then learn to create Voicethreads to increase your students' comprehension skills. ''Finish the race'' with a CD filled with fluency activities ready to use in your classroom. Christine Vereckey, Olive Chapel Elementary Pam Daniels, Olive Chapel Elementary Target Audience: Elementary

Get Revved Up with GPS Turn One: Introduces the GPS device. Turn Two: Uses navigational tools -United Streaming and Google Earth. Turn Three: Learn ways to integrate GPS into NCSCOS. Turn Four: Examples of successful GPS activities for grades K-8. Finish Line: Winner’s Circle will reveal Catawba County Schools’ GPS lesson plan database. Donna Rudisill, Catawba County Schools Linda McCray, Catawba County Schools Sheila Smith, Catawba County Schools Target Audience: Elementary, Middle

Thursday, March 13

11:45-12:30

BlueRidge

Carolina B

DyKnow Vision – Rev Up the Student-Teacher Computer Experience! (V) DyKnow Vision software fosters interaction through collaborative note taking, student response tools, content replay, and anywhere, anytime access. Teachers can use DyKnow Vision to instantly transmit content to student screens for annotation. DyKnow Vision works with desktops, laptops, Tablet PC’s, and interactive whiteboards in fixed, mobile, and distance-learning environments. This is a great add-on to any school, but is an absolute must for those with laptop carts or planned 1-to-1 initiatives! David Lloyd, Tiber Creek Consulting Target Audience: Administrators, K-12

IMPACTing School Leadership School administrators who spent 1 year in IMPACT leadership workshops and who are now rolling out their plans offer an engaging session on what every administrator should know about IMPACT. We have an enthusiastic team of colleagues eager to IMPACT you! Resources and humor included. Lois Clement, Asheville City Schools Pam Cocke, Principal– Asheville City Schools Gordon Grant, Principal– Asheville City Schools Cynthia Sellinger, Principal– Asheville City Schools Greg Townsend, Principal– Asheville City Schools Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Carolina A

Carolina C

Get your SMART Board up to Speed Gearing up your use of technology may be as simple as fully utilizing your SMART Board software. Excellent for differentiation for K-5. From handson to one-on-one computer work, students can achieve success in many subject areas while at the same time integrating these subjects with technology. We will share lessons and activities. Kathy Beck, Iredell Statesville Linda Lerch, Iredell Statesville Target Audience: Elementary

Establishing an E-Rate Compliance Program (V) Audits, site visits, gold-plating, Red-Light rules, COMADs, Red F, and demand. Letters are new terms that will become daily expressions. This presentation is designed to explore these changes and how they might impact school funding and will also cover the establishment of a School District Compliance program, which will seek to minimize these risks and also explore some of the changes we expect to see in the 2007 program year. Harry Cook, AT&T, Featured Speaker Target Audience: Administration

Thursday, March 13

11:45-12:30

Concord C

Concord E

Digital Photos, now what? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken pictures of your class, now what do you do? Join the Web Wizards as we share free online resources to showcase your digital pictures. We will use programs such as Animoto, Voicethread, Smilebox, and others. Wiki link with handouts will be provided. Danita Russell, West Lee Middle School Kim Collazo, West Lee Middle School Target Audience: K-12, Administration

The North Carolina History Digital Textbook Project LEARN NC is collaborating with libraries, museums, and educators to develop a ''digital textbook'' for eighth-grade North Carolina history. Designed for 21st-century learning, it is based on primary sources and student inquiry and integrated with multimedia and information technology. Participants will learn about the project and preview the first modules. David Walbert, LEARN NC Emily Jack, LEARN NC Target Audience: Middle, K-12

Concord D

Concord F

Taking Them With You: Portable Open Source Software There are a large number of freeware/open source programs that have been created as portable applications that run from devices connected to a host computer. Participants will learn about sources for portable applications, newest advancements, and will receive a variety of free portable software applications to take with them. Glenn Gurley, NC Teacher Academy Jason Mammano, York Chester Middle School Mary Ann Jones, Moore Magnet School Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

High Tech-niques: Program Administration in the 21st Century An administrator and a media specialist share some of the high-tech tools they use in school and media program administration. These tools are available on-line at little or no cost. Techniques to be shared include blogging, text messaging, shared documents, on-line forms, spreadsheets, databases, and free office suite software. Handouts provided. Joanna Pendleton, Brightwood Elementary School Bert Webb, Brightwood Elementary School Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Thursday, March 13

11:45-12:30

Harrisburg A

Kannapolis A

Novell to Microsoft... Is it Time? (Technology Showcase) Is your District considering the move from Novell to Microsoft? This session will cover the pros and cons of staying with Novell, converting to Microsoft or running a mixed environment. The purpose of this session is to help gather all the facts you need to make an informed decision that is right for your District. * NetWare to OES Linux Migration * NetWare to Windows Server Migration * GroupWise vs. Exchange * Management systems: ZenWorks, SMS, LAN Desk and others * What you need to make any migration successful * Best Practices and Procedures Brian Daughhetee, President, ANCGroup Matt Hendrickson, Chief Operating Officer, ANCGroup

Changing the Face of K-12 Course-Specific Websites Using Moodle In this presentation, a variety of issues related to the use of Moodle, a course management system, in the K-12 classroom will be discussed. We will also address the history, overarching goals, benefits, drawbacks, and examples of K-12 course-specific websites developed using course management systems. Richard Hartshorne, UNC-Charlotte Target Audience: K-12

Harrisburg B

Kannapolis B

Steer Your Students down the 21st Century Road to Inventive Thinking Microsoft Office will be used to illustrate how educators can amend lessons to develop 21st Century Skills. Content and technology connections, adaptability of lessons to teach content through technology, and strategies to promote Inventive Thinking will be determined. Participants receive numerous lesson ideas, CD with plans, web-links, templates, and forms. Leslie Farris, Jacobs Fork Middle School Jayne Stevens, Jacobs Fork Middle School Target Audience: Middle

Video Games as Learning Engines In recent years educators have begun to look seriously at the video game experience and to (re)consider its value for education. This presentation will introduce video gaming (for those over 35), and share practiced and potential applications for classrooms/libraries and some of the interesting spin-off activities that have emerged. David Warlick, The Landmark Project, Featured Speaker Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12

Thursday, March 13

11:45-12:30

Kitty Hawk

Rocky A

Effective Use of Technology Blended with Research Based Instructional Strategies = Higher Student Engagement and Achievement (V) Communicating in a digital age is a key component of 21st Century Learning. QTL blends research based instructional strategies with tools like Google Docs and PB Wikis to prepare students for an information-driven, technology-rich world. Come see how to connect instruction, content areas and technology to improve student performance . Theresa Bell, Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning Diane Ross, Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Beyond the Technology â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Implementing Success Teacher support and enthusiasm is essential for the success of the connected classroom. Join Tim Cooper as he shares industry best practices for implementing the most effective staff development programs to engage teachers in the use of the Activclassroom. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn how to empower teachers with the tools they need to thrive. Tim Cooper, Instructional Technology Specialist, CharlotteMecklenburg Schools Target Audience: K-12

Piedmont

Rocky B

Teaching GeoScience using Multimedia Applications Several lessons will highlight different types of multimedia applications by examining four global geophysical data sets: earthquake locations and depths, recent volcanic activity, topography and bathymetry, and seafloor age. Our selected lessons engage the student and encourage active learning. Understanding plate tectonic concepts is crucial for all students, whether or not they choose to pursue careers in science. Patricia Knight, Jay M. Robinson High School Rhonda Griffith, Alleghany High School Target Audience: High

Using Digital Libraries to Support Curricula: A Case Study of the Collaboration Between DigtialForsyth and Learn NC This presentation will discuss the curriculum integration opportunities with DigitalForsyth, an IMLS funded digital library which focuses on historical materials from Forsyth County and LEARN NC. The presentation will include an overview of existing collaborations between LEARN NC and digital libraries and include opportunities to integrate DigitalForsyth into the classroom. Erik Mitchell, Wake Forest University Melissa Thibault, LEARN NC Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

1:00-1:45

BlueRidge

Carolina B

Where Can the Web Take You? Have you ever considered interactive video conferencing? Are you at a loss about which questions to ask and where to start? Once you have the equipment, who can you interact with? Get a primer to this rapidly expanding technology and also find out about other classroom resources on line. Gerri Batchelor, NCDPI Target Audience: K-12, Administration

The NC Microsoft Settlement North Carolina has a process has been put in place to assist LEAs and Charter Schools in complying with a number of requirements that must be completed prior to voucher reimbursement. We will cover this process, the timelines involved, and the roles of the NC Microsoft settlement administrators. Campbell Price, North Carolina Microsoft Consultant Suzanne Griffin, North Carolina Microsoft Consultant Target Audience: Administration

Carolina A

Carolina C

Lickity Split Data- Using Senteos for Differentiation, Leaving No Child Behind! East Elementary School is a pilot of SMART Senteo assessment ''clickers'' in every classroom. Each week, students are assessed on essential skills taught that week, and within moments, the scores are exported to Excel, sorted and groups for reteaching, remediation and enrichment for the next week are formed. We'll show you how this works! Laura Smith, Iredell-Statesville Schools Linda Deerman, East Elementary School Target Audience: Elementary

Student Electronic Portfolios--Showcasing the Year! A one-to-one laptop initiative allows Greene County students to go beyond the senior portfolio required by the state. Instead, students maintain an evolving portfolio to be placed in presentation mode their senior year. Students make both required and self-selected submissions with Navigator teachers pacing the students and holding them accountable. Michael Dixon, Greene Central High School Brenda Wooten, Greene Central High School Target Audience: High

Thursday, March 13

1:00-1:45

Concord C

Concord E

Wiki this way! Join the Web Wizards as we show you the magic of wikis. Spellbound your students in a few easy steps! Classroom applications and examples will be shown. Wiki this way into 21st century learning and teaching! Danita Russell, West Lee Middle School Kim Collazo, West Lee Middle School Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Google 4 Educators (V) This presentation will focus on multiple tools that Google has to offer for educators. The Google tools highlighted tools will include several hidden tools to include creating Google pages and the notebook tool for browsers. All Google collaborative tools will be explored. Each participant will have access to a follow-up Moodle course where all session materials are stored online. Tina Sartori, Computrac Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12

Concord D

Concord F

Come and Get 'em: Free Web 2.0 Tools For Every Subject Discover a bounty of free web 2.0 tools for language arts, science, math, social studies, art, business and physical education. Take your students beyond blogs and wikis to create book groups, genealogical trees, research trails, voicethreads, scrapbooks, personalized maps, and more. Attendees will receive a handout describing dozens of tools. Kevin Oliver, North Carolina State University Target Audience: K-12

Fabulously Free or Deliriously Discounted (F/11:15) The ACTIVBoard is a fantastic tool to use in the classroom. The ACTIVStudio software is awesome. But, there are tons of interactive websites and software packages that lend themselves perfectly to an interactive whiteboard. See some free and cheap websites and software that can enhance instruction. Jimmy Bostock, Ed.S. Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

1:00-1:45

Harrisburg A

Kannapolis A

Best Practices and Tools for Implementing a Microsoft Windows Network (Technology Showcase) Learn recommended strategies for implementing an Active Directory based network in a K-12 environment. Topics will include application and desktop deployment features built into Windows plus a discussion regarding access management tools that are very effective in reducing support time/cost while increasing class time for your students and teachers. Don Jones, CSI Technology Outfitters

Podcasting 101: Do I Really Need an iPod? Have you heard the term podcast but arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure what they are? Do you know about podcasts but arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure how or why to use them? Podcasting 101 will provide answers to these questions and some neat resources for learning more. Ouida Myers, NC DPI Karen Creech, NC DPI Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Harrisburg B

Kannapolis B

Teaching Upper Elementary School Students Spreadsheets and Databases In this session the presenters provide instruction and resources for the Upper Elementary Introduction to NC Desk Spreadsheets and Databases project. The web-based project consists of the following: a spreadsheet vocabulary tutorial, a spreadsheet unit, and a database unit. Julie Johnson, Kannapolis City Schools Target Audience: Elementary

Cool Computer Activities for Kids Are you looking for new and creative ways to use the computer in your classroom? This session is packed full of clever ideas for quick and easy-to -create projects that you can use tomorrow in your classroom. You'll be amazed at how these simple activities will excite your students while taking their learning and thinking to a new level. Tammy Worcester, Featured Speaker Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

1:00-1:45

Kitty Hawk

Rocky A

Making It Happen with Titlewave and Titlewise (V) Discover the latest features - and often overlooked features - of these powerful tools! We'll talk about using Titlewave/Titlewise to find, lobby for and acquire funding for your library. Share your successes and ideas with your colleagues. Have a look at Follett eBooks and the hot new PlayAway! Chris Healy, Follett Library Resources Target Audience: K-12

Express Yourself! Activexpression is Engaging Students in New, Exciting Ways (V) Join Leslie Ramsey for a demonstration and first-hand account of Promethean’s latest student contribution system -- Activexpression. Discover how to allow students to express themselves – through words, phrases, symbols, and numbers – and instantly share their input with the entire class. Now the whole class can become engaged and immediately ready to respond! Leslie Ramsey, Teaching Learning Consultant Target Audience: K-12

Piedmont

Rocky B

''To be or not to be? That is the Question'' Are you prepared for financial security in retirement? (V) 1) Introduction to the NC 401(k) Plan - What is the NC 401(k) Plan? 2) Understanding your Teachers and State Employee Retirement Plan 3) How to begin to save and invest in your retirement through the NC 401(k) Plan a) The importance of budgeting b) Asset Allocation 4) Closing - Q&A. Barry Rosett, NC 401 (k) Plan Jody Musselwhite, NC 401 (k) Plan Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

To Infinity and Beyond...Learning With Legos NXT Robots Do you want a fun way to get your children excited about science and math? Robotics is the way! In this presentation you will be shown the LEGO NXT robot technology and how it has been used with a fifth grade population. Students create podcasts, blogs, build a space station, design aliens and compete. Witness kids having fun and learning! Michael Petersen, W.M. Irvin Elementary/Cabarrus County Schools Lance Pfeifer, Coltrane-Webb Elementary Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Thursday, March 13

2:00-2:45

BlueRidge

Carolina B

Measuring Academic Growth: An Introduction to EVAAS (V) SAS EVAAS is an on-line reporting system that tracks the academic progress of students, schools, and school districts on state EOG and EOC achievement tests. This user-friendly reporting is available to all schools districts in NC and requires no software other than an ordinary web browser. To learn more: www.sas.com/EVAAS. Elliot Inman, SAS / The Education Practice Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

How to Engage Your At-Risk and Struggling Learners This session will demonstrate how to create digital text and text-to-speech features to help at-risk and special education students become more independent and engaged in the classroom. Accessibility Suite software will be used. Participants will have an opportunity to use the software at one of several stations. Beverly Haley, Ogden Elementary/ NHCS Cindy Szulewski-Booth, NHCS Target Audience: K-12

Carolina A

Carolina C

Shifting your SMART Board lessons into high gear Are you able to Outwit, Outplay, and Outsmart your students? Learn from the eyes of two experienced SMART Board teachers how to mesmerize and motivate your students by creating advanced interactive SMART Board lessons. Susie Dudash, Harris Road Middle School Sarah Frazier, Harris Road Middle School Chasity Szabo, Harris Road Middle School Target Audience: K-12

Gear Up as a Team - Technology Collaboration in the Upper Elementary School An essential component in successful technology integration is collaboration between the technology specialist and the classroom teacher. In this session a technology specialist and a fifth grade teacher will share collaborative projects. Outlines will be available as well as links to online directions for the technology components of several projects. Lynn Keith, Providence Spring Elementary Suzanne Blaszak, Providence Spring Elementary Target Audience: Elementary

Thursday, March 13

2:00-2:45

Concord C

Concord E

Creating Magic with Web 2.0 Tools Cast a spell using Web 2.0 potions upon your classroom. Your students are sure to be enchanted as you mystify with blogs, wikis, podcasts, video conferencing, and RSS feeds. Join the Web Wizards in conjuring up incantations of technology magic. Standard Course of Study demystified before your very eyes! Danita Russell, West Lee Middle School Kim Collazo, West Lee Middle School Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Revving Up a New County Clips! Join us as we release the new standards, process and home for County Clips. This great resource is receiving a make over and we need your helpâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;come join the race to have your county on County Clips. Acacia Dixon, NCDPI Chris Shearer, NCDPI Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Concord D

Concord F

Gadgets Are you a gadget head? Do you surf the net or listen closely to geeks talking in hopes of hearing about a cool software product or gizmo? Leslie Fisher (Gadget Freak) will show you some of her favorite hardware and software gadgets that do everything from make your life easier to provide piles of fun. Hardware, software and even completely off topic gadgets will be discussed. Leslie Fisher, Featured Speaker Target Audience: K-12

Education with Vision: Using Video in Education Can video offer educational value, or is its only use to give us babies laughing and the evolution of dance? Should we try to break our students away from being passive consumers and begin to teach them how to master this technology? This session will provide video resources as well as thought-provoking ideas, questions and hopefully a few answers. Marty Sharpe, Catawba County Schools Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12

Thursday, March 13

2:00-2:45

Harrisburg A

Kannapolis A

HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC. Small wonder. Big Possibilities. (Technology Showcase) (F/10:15) Small but mighty. Ideal for instructional use or general purpose business applications, the HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC might be small in size (2.5 lb /1.13 kg and only 1.05 in/33 mm thin) but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big on usability, durability, and sleekness. Packed with an impressive combination of features, the HP Compaq 2133 offers you a full-function PC with the utmost mobility. Kevin Oakley, Hewlett Packard

Building the Network: Powerful Learning Practice for Educators How do we promote the knowledge, skills and sense of urgency for 21st Century teaching and learning among all teachers in our schools? As the physical and virtual worlds converge to become the 'real world' of teaching and learning, virtual exchanges, online mentoring and other Web-based environments will play increasingly important roles in educational reform. The presenter will share "lessons learned" from her seven years of experience in designing and leading virtual communities of practice. Sheryl Nussbaum, Featured Speaker Target Audience: K-12

Harrisburg B

Kannapolis B

Visual search categories add interest to electronic catalogs. The new visual search capability of the Follett Destiny online public access catalog (OPAC) permits librarians to organize their collections in ways more accessible to novice searchers and reluctant readers. Graphics displays add interest and capture the attention of youngsters otherwise unmotivated and unimpressed by conventional OPAC search interfaces. Randy Ralph, Atkins A&T High School Target Audience: High

Tammy's Favorite Technology Tips, Tricks, and Tools In this all new session, Tammy will share her favorite tips, tricks, and tools for teachers and students. Participants will learn a variety of simple, yet effective ways to use their computers more efficiently and effectively and will explore some cool resources that will enhance teaching and learning. Tammy Worcester, Featured Speaker Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

2:00-2:45

Kitty Hawk

Rocky A

Rev-Up District Performance with Insightful Data (V) To make dramatic progress in the rapidly changing world of K-12 Education is almost impossible without access to accurate, timely information for teachers and administrators. Come and learn how technology can help your district rev-up strategic decision-making. Insights will be shared on what makes these projects successful. Amy Anderson, SAS Target Audience: Administration

Shift into High Gear with an Interactive Whiteboard Shift up to an interactive classroom with Mimio! Kids are always engaged! We will share lots of ready made lessons with you that are aligned with the NCSCOS for all elementary curriculum areas! Handouts with resources will be provided to participants. We will also have some door prizes!! Tracy Caulder, Riverwood Elementary Phyllis Brown, Riverwood Elementary Target Audience: Elementary

Piedmont

Rocky B

Curing Your Student Email Headaches (V) Explore facets of utilizing safe student email and learn about implementing and managing this powerful communication tool into your school. Hear about liability issues schools face and leave with new insights to safety and compliancy issues. Learn how this evolving technology CAN be easily, and safely, integrated into your curriculum. Amanda Stubblefield, Gaggle.Net Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Getting Started with Podcasting and Digital Storytelling We will outline the work we've done to podcasting and digital storytelling in the past year at our K-5 on a very small budget. We will provide examples and resources for beginning your own program and engaging students in the creation of digital media projects. Emory Maiden, Brunson Elementary Sarah Jetton, Brunson Elementary Donna McGee, Brunson Elementary Target Audience: Elementary, Middle

Thursday, March 13

3:15-4:00

BlueRidge

Carolina B

A Kid-Friendly Approach to Using Microsoft Office and Databases in the Classroom (V) Scholastic Keys offers elementary students a kid-friendly interface and educational enhancements for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. MaxData gives students an age-appropriate introduction to databases. Both programs run on top of Microsoft Office. The presenter will share examples of how teachers are successfully integrating the software into the curriculum. Each participant will receive a CD demo. Erin Earnst, Tom Snyder Productions Sonya Glasper, Tom Snyder Productions Target Audience: Elementary

Bridging the mathematics divide with Microsoft This session will focus on how Windows Moviemaker and Microsoft Producer for PowerPoint 2003 can facilitate learning in the mathematics classroom by unleashing students’ and educators’ creativity to express mathematical ideas through rich, digital, multimedia content. Handouts are to be provided and will include instructions for accessing session content online. Michael Swinson, East Carolina University Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Carolina A

Carolina C

A Smarter SMART Board: Advanced SMART Board Techniques Are you familiar with using the SMART Board but aren't fully tapping into its potential? Learn to do more with the SMART Board in this session by exploring topics such as ordering objects, adding links, locking objects, and much more. Bobby Blankenship, West Wilkes Middle School Target Audience: K-12

Geocaching: Beware, Pirates in the Classroom! Avast ye mateys! Climb on board as we explore the basics of geocaching and how it’s being used in classrooms K-12. Your Capn’s will be showing you how to use a GPS, GoogleEarth and United Streaming to create fun, educational “treasure hunts” for all ages and subjects. Satellites, swag (resources) and door prizes too.....shiver me timbers! Mike Trump, Northwest Cabarrus Middle School Julie LeChance, Northwest Cabarrus Middle School Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Thursday, March 13

3:15-4:00

Concord C

Concord E

Testing, Testing, Podcast Software Review Explore the world of free, “almost free”, and “not so free” podcasting software. Presenters will provide demonstrations of software applications for podcasting. Participants will also have an opportunity to tell about applications that they have used. An online resource will be provided for easy access to demo software. Ouida Myers, NC DPI Karen Creech, NC DPI Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

You'll Flip! Student MovieMaking Made EASY MovieMaking is a great classroom tool but with tapes, expensive cameras, lots of cables and extensive time requirements it can be too much for the average teacher. You'll FLIP over our innovative and simplified ideas for making movies quickly. Handouts will be available on line. Lee O'Neal, Lincoln County Schools Chris Goodson, Lincoln County Schools Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Concord D

Concord F

Twitter and Ning and Yugma - Oh My!: Web 2.0 Tools to Rev Up Professional Development Confused by terms like Twitter, Ning, Yugma, UStream, blogs, webcasts, and wikis? Wondering how in the world they can be used to enhance, well, anything? Come and explore how to send your professional development into overdrive with these free web tools. Handouts and activities provided. Cindy Phthisic, Edenton-Chowan Schools Target Audience: K-12, Administration

The Untangled Web Maximize Your Online Experience! The hours you spend on the Internet can be more enjoyable, more effective, and safer. DPI’s Instructional Web specialist will share tools, tips, and techniques for making your Internet experience more efficient and pleasurable. Dan Sparlin, NCDPI Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

3:15-4:00

Harrisburg A

Kannapolis A

What Are Your Students Thinking? (Technology Showcase) (F/11:15) Find out! Promethean's new Activexpression learner response system allows students to express themselves in a variety of ways -through words, phrases, symbols, and numbers-and instantly share with the entire class. See how teachers get instant feedback to "drive" their lessons and then "steer" their students toward greater understanding of lesson content. Leslie Ramsey, Promethean Teaching and Learning Consultant

Winning on the 21st Century Racetrack Join me for this breakout where we explore new trends, tactics and tools for engaging young minds and really making meaningful shift happen! Kevin Honeycutt, Featured Speaker Target Audience: K-12

Harrisburg B

Kannapolis B

Using your NC WISE data with Renaissance Learning Products (V) Use of NC WISE with Renaissance Learning™(RLI) products using RLI’s Renaissance™ Data Integrator (RDI). Burke County Schools is the first district in NC to use RDI with NC WISE. RDI takes information from NC WISE to Renaissance Place™(RLIs Web Version Product). When changes are made in NC WISE they are uploaded nightly to RP through RDI. Robert Case, Renaissance Learning, Inc. Scott Smith, Burke County Public Schools Target Audience: K-12

Personal Learning Networks - Embedded Professional Development Teaching millennial learners, in rapidly changing times, with new information tools requires more from educators than just expertise. It requires master learners. Come explore emerging techniques for creating and cultivating dynamic learning networks for professional educators. Tools: blogging, wikis, social bookmarks, aggregators, twitter, social networks, & more. David Warlick, The Landmark Project, Featured Speaker Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Thursday, March 13

3:15-4:00

Kitty Hawk

Rocky A

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! (On-Line Student Newspaper) Give your budding writers a forum for sharing their ideas and developing their writing skills while keeping your community informed about what is happening inside your school. We will share handouts with information about interviewing, editing, etc. and ideas for managing the process. Karen Lipski, JV Washam Elementary Linda Jackson, JV Washam Elementary Target Audience: Elementary, Administration

Interactive Media Centers: New Technology Ideas for the Media Center Come and see the amazing things that can be done with an interactive board in your media center. Gather some ideas on how this wonderful new technology can benefit your students and staff. Are you looking for reasons to ask for an interactive board? Come join us and find out what we have been doing. Tina Rorer, Snow Hill Primary Susan Harrison, Snow Hill Primary Vickie Sutton, Snow Hill Primary Carol Taylor, Snow Hill Primary Target Audience: Elementary

Piedmont

Rocky B

Email Archiving and the New Open Records Laws (V) School districts are now required by law to archive email. Come learn the essentials about email archiving and what features you should consider when choosing an email archiving solution. This session will cover different types of archiving available, the importance of spam and virus protection as it relates to archiving, and much more. Amanda Stubblefield, Gaggle.Net Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Through the Wiki: Using Technology to Connect, Collaborate and Comprehend I was bombarded with a new land and educational system. Information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; technology was my key to connect, collaborate, and comprehend. Curriculum and connections integrated with technology resulted from professional development with the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund teacher program while immersed in Japan for 3 weeks. Wiki, methods, lessons, and information about the opportunity will be shared. Lisa Mitchell, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

4:15-5:00

BlueRidge

Carolina B

Assessing Projects: Using Formative Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning When assessment drives instruction, students learn more and become more confident, self-directed learners. Learn how to use Assessing Projects, a free online application to create your own checklists, rubrics, and open-text assessments that will aide you in applying strategies in your classroom to meet Future Ready Students for the 21st Century goals and objectives. Mary Lou Daily, NCDPI Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Videoconferencing Educators can broaden their students horizons using new and inexpensive video conferencing technology in the classroom. Students will be able to explore and exchange ideas instantly with other students worldwide. Charles Flay, North Iredell Middle School Ryan Crater, Yadkin County Schools Target Audience: Middle

Carolina A

Carolina C

Leading Distance Learning in the LEA This presentation provides an overview of the challenges of leading distance learning in the LEA and how to respond to those challenges with best practice approaches related to the North Carolina State Board Goals. This presentation provides best practices in order for participants to leave with an understanding of the requirements of online learning in their school districts. David Edwards, NC Virtual Public School Brian Setser, NC Virtual Public School Target Audience: High, Administration

Consumers to Creators: How to Teach Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Students (V) If students could be taught using the skills and tools they have today, and teachers provided instruction that worked to meet the needs of the world tomorrow, how would it look? Pulling examples from lessons using a wide range of resources, teachers will get a glimpse of what education can be. Brad Fountain, Discovery Education Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Thursday, March 13

4:15-5:00

Concord C

Concord E

The Inside Track: Empowering Teachers to Use Web 2.0 in the Classroom Get your staff up to speed with Web 2.0 tools for the classroom. Participants will leave with practical applications for classroom use of Web 2.0 tools (RSS feeds, blogs, podcasts, vodcasts, VoiceThread) and a model for staff development that can be used to empower teachers at their schools. Peter Caggia, Olive Chapel Elementary School Nancy Mangum, Olive Chapel Elementary School Target Audience: Elementary, Administration

Shifting Learning into the 21st Century What is podcasting? Does it have a place in today's educational system? Where can one find podcasts to expand on the curriculum already being taught? Even better, can students actually create podcasts of their own to share learning? Learn how to search for, subscribe to, and create your own podcasts in this session. Chris Smith, Catawba County Schools Scott Stuckey, Catawba County Schools Target Audience: K-12

Concord D

Concord F

Beyond the Shoebox: Using Virtual Realties to Build Learning Environments Presenters share their experience using QWAQ, a type of virtual reality software, with a group of middle school students. Sixth graders created interactive virtual learning spaces that addressed problems associated with the concept â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revolutionâ&#x20AC;? in European history. These student-created spaces were then used as interactive teaching environments for their classmates. Sara Rhyne, South Davie Middle School Julie Marklin, South Davie Middle School Ed Ozols, South Davie Middle School Butch Rooney, Davie County Schools Target Audience: K-12

Helping Teachers Shift Gears How can district and school leaders help reluctant teachers enter their students digital world? How do they share the vision for integrated technology so all students benefit? This presentation will focus on three specific strategies for changing the culture of the classroom. Barbara Nesbitt, Instructional Technology Coordinator, School District of Pickens County, South Carolina Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

4:15-5:00

Harrisburg A

Kannapolis A

Telling Your Story With iMovie '08 (Technology Showcase) Does your school or classroom have a story to tell. Now is the time to tell it. Apple's introduction of iMovie '08 could not have come at a better time. During this session you will see how simple iMovie '08 is to use. You will also walk away with ideas that you can take back to your classroom and become the next great movie maker! Participants will walk away with tips, tricks, and access to a free iMovie '08 resource website. Matthew Barfield, 21st Century Skills Facilitator, North Albemarle Elementary

Online Safety: Mentoring Today's Digital Learners on the Information Superhighway The issue of online safety is constantly in the headlines. It is my passion to get us (adults) onto the digital playgrounds with our kids so we may apply our mentoring skills. I like to share all I learn to help you plow this everchanging ground. In this session, I will provide you with new resources and links to help simplify your job. Kevin Honeycutt, Featured Speaker Target Audience: K-12

Harrisburg B

Kannapolis B

AMTR Update In this session, we will take a look at the Annual Media and Technology Report (AMTR) for the upcoming year. The AMTR will be available for viewing and discussion during this session. Melanie Honeycutt, NCDPI Target Audience: K-12, Administration

World or Warcraft: What Is It and How Can I Apply It to the Classroom? How your students think when they get home? MMORPGs such as World of Warcraft have become very popular with today's students. Heck, even some teachers play them! To excel at the game, you need to use many of the components that you as teachers teach in the classroom. Tap into this learning mechanism by discovering what an MMORPG is. You will see MMORPG demonstrated, learn where the game emulates real life and most importantly work some of the MMORPG concepts into your classroom. Leslie Fisher, Featured Speaker Target Audience: K-12

Thursday, March 13

4:15-5:00

Kitty Hawk

Rocky A

Active Learning and Study Strategies Using Kurzweil 3000 Software (V) The presenter will demonstrate the importance of active learning strategies for the struggling student and give examples of pre-reading strategies, vocabulary development strategies, mastery of information strategies, and testtaking strategies - all using the Kurzweil 3000 Reading and Writing Software. Each attendee will be given a demonstration disk of the Kurzweil 3000 software. Edna Beard, Quintex of Asheville Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Broadcast Excellence We will discuss how to start a Broadcast Production at your school. You will learn what equipment is essential and what is optional to get started. We will also discuss how it can be a tool for Positive Behavior through Media and Technology. Come and get equipped for ''Broadcast Excellence'' at your School! Neil Stewart, Pine Valley Elementary School Sandra Crews, Pine Valley Elementary School Target Audience: K-12

Piedmont

Rocky B

Teaching 2.0 Teaching is changing! Are you ready? Learn some lesser known things you can do with FREE web 2.0 tools to spark your studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interest, explore what it means to ''flatten'' your classroom and connect your students with other learners, and discover ways to promote and support online collaborative learning environments. Stacey Kizer, Pepperdine University Target Audience: Middle, High

Smart Phones and Smarter Students A teacher and a group of students involved in a multi million dollar research project test the effectiveness of smart phone technology. This project is designed to help students understand, communicate, and think deeply about real world Algebra 1 problem sets and they will present the project and their initial impressions. John Troutman, Southern School of Engineering Target Audience: High

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Friday Sessions

Friday At A Glance Friday, March 14, 2008 7:00 a.m.—8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

7:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

Registration Desk

8:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Vendor Exhibits Open

Concord B

8:15 a.m.—9:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

9:15 a.m.—10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

10:15 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

11:15 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Meeting Rooms

12:15 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

Luncheon /Awards (Ticket Required) Deneen Frazier-Bowen Luncheon Speaker Door Prizes

Concord A

Friday, March 14

8:15-9:00

BlueRidge

Carolina B

Podcasts in the Classroom (V) Podcasting is a powerful way to distribute content and to communicate, making it a wonderful tool for education. Apple is the leader in podcasting with a comprehensive, integrated, and easy-to-use solution for creating, distributing, and accessing podcasts. Join us in this presentation to see how teachers and students can use and create many different types of podcasts that will promote student learning and address state standards. Creating podcasts will allow students to work collaboratively as well as improve their writing, editing, and presentation skills. Janice Adams, Apple, Inc. Target Audience: K-12

Bringing IMPACT to Your School Are you at an impasse with implementing IMPACT in your school? This session will focus on administering IMPACT model in your elementary school. Presented by a Media Specialist and Tech Facilitator; see how Ira B. Jones Elementary has gone from rigid scheduling and little collaboration to full IMPACT model implementation. Matt Whiteside, Ira B Jones Crystal Hendrix, Asheville City Schools Target Audience: Elementary

Carolina A

Carolina C

Squeaking to USeIT UNCW in partnership with New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick Schools, offers a project to increase opportunities for students and their teachers to learn to use IT within the context of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses. The computer activities enable acquiring problem solving skills, while applying IT skills. Karen Hill, University of NC Wilmington Beth Bruton, New Hanover County Schools Lucas Gillespie, Pender County Schools Target Audience: Middle

Claymation- Shape, Move, Snap, Learn! Art students at Riverside High School in Durham, NC create claymation movies that show the benefits of the medium in an â&#x20AC;&#x153;artâ&#x20AC;? class, plus its powerful educational potential for the core subjects. Jerry Williamson, an Instructional Technologist for Durham Public Schools and the Riverside students will share their experiences and insights on using claymation as an educational tool. Jerry Williamson, Durham Public Schools Melody Alexander, Riverside High School Jordan Liv, Riverside High School Kevin Privalle, Riverside High School Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Friday, March 14

8:15-9:00

Concord C

Concord E

The Internet is the New OS Google Docs? SlideShare? RSS? EduBlogs? PB Wiki? They are all part of what we call the Read/Write Web or Web 2.0 and are reimagining what we think of as an operating system. In this session we will explore the tools that are out on the World Wide Web, and discuss ways to use them in your classroom. Bethany Smith, NC State College of Education Target Audience: K-12, Administration

High-Tech to Low-Tech, Tools for Data Collection in the Classroom From classroom clickers and online surveys to simple sticky notes, we demonstrate ways to find out if your students are grasping the concepts of your lessons. Whether you want to use state-of-the-art technology or pencils and paper, implementing data collection can be fun and stimulating for you and your students. Phil Kaufman, LEARN North Carolina Keri Church, LEARN North Carolina Target Audience: K-12

Concord F Shift gears to Microsoft Word 2007 Join us as we explore the new layout of Microsoft Word 2007. Learn how ribbons and tabs are more than decorations. The new format and organization of 2007 will make life much easier for its users, once you tackle its logical organization. Handouts included. Andy Watson, Kannapolis City Schools Janet Hill, Kannapolis City Schools Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Friday, March 14

8:15-9:00

Harrisburg A

Kannapolis A

E-Mail and Document Retention - Compliance Standards for Electronic Documents (Technology Showcase) This will be a session walking through the government standards for document retention and the best practices for maintaining that compliance. Topics covered will be: * Email archiving and retention * Document archiving and retention * Recovery of lost documents and email * Best practices Presenter - Matt Hendrickson - Chief Operating Officer - ANCGroup

Who's In Your Circle? Collaboration in the 21st Century The 21st century has ushered in a number of web-based tools for collaborating globally. How can teachers use these tools to motivate students in using higher order-thinking skills and problem-solving skills while mastering content being taught? Join us in this session to obtain strategies for taking Web 2.0 (Wikis, Blogs, Skype, etc.) to school. Deborah Goodman, NCDPI Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Harrisburg B

Kannapolis B

Building Teacher WebPages with Microsoft SharePoint (V) Looking for ways to make life easier in the classroom? Join us to discover how using Microsoft SharePoint for Teacher WebPages makes it easy to create the documents you use everyday at school such as calendars, announcements, and homework assignments. Additionally, see how to incorporate wikis, blogs, podcasts, and video to leverage E-portfolios in your classroom. Colleen Beale, Data Networks Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Web 2.0: Using Mashups in the Classroom A mashup is the combination of two or more web applications to create something new and different - think list of recent tornado activity combined with Google maps. During this session you will learn what a mashup is and see some examples available on the web for classroom use. Lizbeth Coleman, Durham Academy Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High

Friday, March 14

8:15-9:00

Kitty Hawk

Rocky A

Expanding Resource Access with Decreasing Budgets (V) Every school must focus on improving student academic performance and meeting state standards. Destiny速, a browser-based educational resource management solution, expands access to important resources while saving significant budget dollars and staff time. Anytime, anywhere access to educational resources, contributing to improved test scores and closer partnerships with staff Larry Bennett, Follett Software Company Kent Bishop, Follett Software Company Bob Ranaldi, Follett Software Company Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Alice- the Free, Fun, and Easy Way to Introduce Students to Programming Alice is a FREE animation/programming software program donated by Carnegie Mellon University. It encourages students especially girls and minorities to learn programming in a fun way. They create animation and/or video games as they learn concepts. Studies show students using Alice continue and succeed in future programming classes. http://www.alice.org/ Elaine Witkowski, Archdale-Trinity Middle School Jill Nelson, Randleman Middle School Target Audience: Middle, High

Piedmont

Rocky B

Wireless Security for Your Mobile Classroom (V) Join us to learn the latest wireless security hacks and threats against your mobile classrooms. We will discuss the threats and, more importantly, steps you can take to prevent this from happening at your school to ensure the security and safety of your mobile classrooms. Dave Bailey, Data Networks Target Audience: Administration

Now That I Have The Data, What Do I Do With It We assess students and assess students, but what do we do with the results? How can the data drive my instruction? Learn to use some of the programs provided by your system to offer differentiated instruction for your students. Provide various activities for enrichment and remediation using technology. Cheryl Kent, Rowan-Salisbury Target Audience: Elementary

Friday, March 14

9:15-10:00

BlueRidge

Carolina B

Image is Everything - Building a Perfect Image and Deploying It (V) Learn new imaging techniques for supporting your Mac OS X deployments. We will investigate Mac OS X Server 10.5 Leopard and its new System Image Utility as well as looking at 3rd party utilities to make your job easy and ways to support a dual Mac OS X and Windows environment. Mike Kole, Apple, Inc. Target Audience: K-12

Take Control of Your Classroom (V) With all of the technology available today, teachers often find themselves worrying about what students are doing on their computers. With Sanako Study 500, it’s easy to eliminate distractions and take control. Learn more with our interactive product demonstration and see how you can try Study 500 in your classroom. Ken Kirkley, Software Express Scott Hanson, Sanako/Software Express Target Audience: K-12

Carolina A

Carolina C

Smarten Up your Primary Classroom with SMART Board Fun Innovative teaching, engaging lessons, illuminated young minds...using a SMART Board in your primary classroom brings all this and more! Come see how using this interactive tool keeps learners connected and promotes 21st Century skills. We'll share customizable templates, links for useful websites, and how-tos on creating enticing lessons guaranteed to challenge every learner! Julie Benton, Wilkes County Schools Rebecca Spears, Wilkesboro Elementary School Target Audience: Elementary

Teaching Literature through Technology: Is that possible? Today our students are reading, but are they learning? Media Coordinators, Technology Facilitators and Teachers are collaborating to bring literature to life through the use of technology. Come see how wikis, WebQuests, GPS units, PhotoStory and other computer software is being used to integrate technology with children’s literature and novel studies. Leslie Black, Catawba County Schools Staci Bumgarner, Catawba County Schools– River Bend Middle School Karen Harris, Catawba County Schools– Maiden Middle School Jennifer Harrison, Catawba County Schools– Maiden High School Cheri Hudson, Catawba County Schools– Catawba Elementary Cyndi Jarvis– Catawba County Schools– Sherrills Ford Elementary Jennifer Jones, Catawba County Schools– St. Stephens Elementary School Target Audience: K-12

Friday, March 14

9:15-10:00

Concord C

Concord E

Using Open Source Applications in Your School and Classroom The available open source applications are huge and growing fast. Bring your wireless Mac or windows laptop and lets explore, manipulate, bookmark, and discuss some of the best. How can you use open source applications with your students in your classrooms? Let’s explore! Leslie Jones, Chatham County/Northwood High School Target Audience: K-12, Administration

How to Boost Students’ Information Literacy No matter how many firewalls schools install, students must eventually make their own choices about the information they consume. Boost your students’ information literacy and teach them how to intelligently evaluate content for themselves. The folks behind Instructify.com proudly present strategies to mold your students into savvy consumers of information. Bill Ferris, LEARN NC Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12

Concord F The Power of Podcasting Podcasting continues to be a buzz word, but how do you actually create one? This session will showcase examples of podcasts across different curricular areas. We will discuss the principal components of a podcast and the tools necessary to create one. Come join me as we explore the possibilities of listening and creating podcasts in your classroom. Bethany Smith, NC State College of Education Target Audience: K-12

Friday, March 14

9:15-10:00

Harrisburg A

Kannapolis A

Utilizing Cisco Security Tools to Provide a More Stable, Secure Infrastructure (Technology Showcase) Discover the benefits of integrating Cisco security products throughout your network. Learn how Cisco equipment and software can be incorporated into your network -- from the desktop PC to the perimeter firewall -- to provide for a more stable, secure infrastructure. Cisco MARS, ASA, NAC, and IPS will be discussed and demonstrated. Rich Babb, CSI Technology Outfitters

Exciting New K-5 Online Instructional Resources Gerry Solomon, Zena Harvley-Felder, and Dan Sparlin from the NCDPI Instructional Technology Division present free and subscription Web sites and e-Books recently reviewed for Infotech: The Advisory List, along with ideas for incorporating them in instruction. Zena Harvley-Felder, NC DPI Gerry Solomon, NC DPI Dan Sparlin, NC DPI Target Audience: Elementary

Harrisburg B

Kannapolis B

Do You Know What Your Students and Staff Are Searching For on the Internet? We Do! (V) When developing a cyber security plan IT directors need to armor their networks with a multi-dimensional shield. Built specifically for securing K-12 networks, Total Traffic Control gives you a single admin console to see everything running on your network and control any detected issues. Al Rossi, Lightspeed Systems Chris Newkirk, Lightspeed Systems Target Audience: K-12, Administration

(9:15-11:00) EduBloggercon Gathering Blogging, wikis, social networks - they're all about conversation and learning. This session will be a casual large group conversation about teaching, learning, curriculum, standards, policies, and an emerging new information landscape that holds some risks, but also enormous potentials for education. Come prepared to participate! David Warlick, The Landmark Project, Featured Speaker Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, Featured Speaker Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Friday, March 14

9:15-10:00

Kitty Hawk

Rocky A

Digital Portfolios Using PowerPoint Do you want students to go beyond the trifold display board for presentation projects? Our seniors created digital portfolios to showcase their graduation (senior) projects. They used Moviemaker, video editing, created PDF files and recorded audio to hyperlink in PowerPoint showing all components of their project from Proposal to Final Service or Product. Carolyn Swaim, Southern Guilford High School Target Audience: High

Shifting Into Overdrive With Digital Media Integration Kids have been in digital overdrive for years. Now it is time to shift gears in the classroom to prepare students using the digital media they are using in their daily lives. Come join us as we show you how to shift gears and share digital projects students enjoy with simple free software programs and digital cameras. Heather Edmisten, Concord High School Veronica Cowart, Concord Middle School Target Audience: K-12

Piedmont

Rocky B

CyberHunts for the Middle School Learner Come learn how to make a CyberHunt (Internet Scavenger Hunt) using PowerPoint. CyberHunts are great for introducing units of study, as well as reinforcing topics already learned. Each participant will leave with a CD full of links and sample presentations to get them started on creating their own CyberHunt. Audra Robertson, Holbrook Middle School Victoria Meredith, Holbrook Middle School Target Audience: Middle

User Friendly Project-Based Learning Across the Curriculum Kathy Barber, Media Specialist and Donna Bartley, technology facilitator will share project-based authentic for multiple curriculum areas. They will also perform a skit entitled: The Planning Zone. If you are struggling with your IMPACT model, then you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss this session. Lesson plans and handouts are included. Kathy Barber, Graham Barden Elementary, Craven County Schools Donna Bartley, Graham Barden Elementary, Craven County Schools Target Audience: Elementary, Administration

Friday, March 14

10:15-11:00

BlueRidge

Carolina B

Connecting with the Community Using Electronic Worksheets Electronic worksheets are a teacher-friendly method for using 21st Century tools in the classroom. Similar to WebQuests but much easier to develop, students must carefully frame research questions and locate appropriate resources to solve an authentic problem. Case studies and student work samples prove the worth of this excellent strategy. Carol Brown, East Carolina University Jackie Hill, South Lenoir High School Target Audience: Middle, High

Clickers in the Classroom (V) Build excitement for learning with Classroom Response Systemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;serious educational tools that bring fun, enthusiasm, and success to your classroom! See how you can easily incorporate this awesome, affordable, wireless technology in your lessons TODAY! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll show you ways this indispensable tool will quickly become a fixture in your classroom. Ken Kirkley, Software Express Rod Gatlin, Software Express John Ryder, Software Express Elizabeth Wagner, Software Express Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Carolina A

Carolina C

Off Road Adventures: GPS Can Take Your Curriculum Down New Roads! Let us help you take a fun approach to learning with your students. Actual lesson plans with ''road tested'' materials will be provided. You will return to your school ready to start your own GeoCaching Off Road Adventure. Barbara McMillan, Rockingham County Schools Merea Bridges, Rockingham County Schools Target Audience: Elementary

Wiki 101 Participants will learn about applications for wikis including professional collaboration and collaborative as well as integrated learning in the K-12 classroom. Participants will collaborate to create, edit, and share a wiki, so they will be able to share a personal example of how quick and easy wikis are to create, use, and share. Donna Edrington, Huntsville Elementary School Alyssa Slater, Rockingham County Schools Target Audience: K-12

Friday, March 14

10:15-11:00

Concord C

Concord E

Mac OS X Server 10.5 "Leopard" - It's Time To Let the Cat Out of the Bag! (V) An in-depth presentation on set-up, configuration and tips and tricks for client management. We will also look closely at iCal Server, Podcast Producer, Wiki Server and use of the Directory application. Mike Kole, Apple, Inc. Target Audience: K-12

Video Communication and Collaboration Discover ways to communicate and collaborate with local and global communities. Learn how to use video conferencing to expand professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators. Have students call experts, communicate with troops abroad, conduct ''office hours'', share presentations, and more. Participants will receive a CD of resources presented. John Lincoln, Roanoke City Public Schools Angela Charboneau, Roanoke City Public Schools Kim Peer, Roanoke City Public Schools Sam Stonehouse, Riverside High School Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Concord F High-Performing, High-Poverty Schools and Technology What common characteristics and practices differentiate high-performing, high-poverty schools with a small achievement gap from similar highpoverty schools that are not high-performing? How do they use technology? Participants will peer into the black box of such high-performing schools, examine classroom-ready scenarios from Kaleidoscope, and identify those areas of highest need within their own teaching and learning environment. Donna Sawyer, NCDPI Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, Administration

Friday, March 14

10:15-11:00

Harrisburg A

Kannapolis A

HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC. Small Wonder. Big Possibilities. (Technology Showcase) (Th/3:15) Small but mighty! Ideal for instructional use or general purpose business applications, the HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note PC might be small in size (2.5 lb /1.13 kg and only 1.05 in/33 mm thin) but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big on usability, durability, and sleekness. Packed with an impressive combination of features, the HP Compaq 2133 offers you a full-function PC with the utmost mobility. Kevin Oakley, Hewlett Packard

Exciting New 6-12 Online Instructional Resources Gerry Solomon, Zena Harvley-Felder, and Dan Sparlin from the NCDPI Instructional Technology Division present free and subscription Web sites and e-Books recently reviewed for Infotech: The Advisory List, along with ideas for incorporating them in instruction. Zena Harvley-Felder, NC DPI Gerry Solomon, NC DPI Dan Sparlin, NC DPI Target Audience: Middle, High

Harrisburg B

Kannapolis B

Making Nonfiction Come Alive in Today's Classroom (V) More and more of the EOG is composed of nonfiction material. Scholastic has created a brand NEW adaptive technology based product that teaches students how to read nonfiction in Grades 3-8. Students learn to apply key comprehension strategies and skills as well as learn new content vocabulary. Lisa Thomas, Scholastic Education Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, Administration

Continued (9:15-11:00) EduBloggercon Gathering Blogging, wikis, social networks - they're all about conversation and learning. This session will be a casual large group conversation about teaching, learning, curriculum, standards, policies, and an emerging new information landscape that holds some risks, but also enormous potentials for education. Come prepared to participate! David Warlick, The Landmark Project, Featured Speaker Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Friday, March 14

10:15-11:00

Kitty Hawk

Rocky A

What's New and Exciting with PowerPoint 2007? Come and see what is new and different with Office 2007 PowerPoint. See the new interface and learn about ribbons. Make a photo album with 6 clicks of the mouse. Envision what you can do to liven up your presentations and capture the imagination of your students. Amy Hurst, Kannapolis Middle School/Kannapolis City Schools Jay Kepley, A L Brown High School Target Audience: K-12

One Size Does NOT Fit All: An Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to Fostering a Learning Environment for 21st Century Students (V) In a time where there has never been a greater discord between our instructional methods, student learning processes, and the needs of the business world, it is imperative for administrators to provide an educational environment that is conducive to change and adaptation while addressing the concerns of standardized testing and a parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perception of what education should look like. Brad Fountain, Discovery Education Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Piedmont

Rocky B

The Plantation Letters: Teaching About Slavery with Primary Sources and Web Tools This presentation introduces a new Web resource with digitized letters from North Carolina plantation families. Lessons tied to Social Studies, English Language Arts, and African-American studies are included and leverage Web 2.0 tools such as Google Maps and Voicethread to aid students in analysis and reflection. Visit http://plantationletters.com/ Kevin Oliver, North Carolina State University Target Audience: Middle, High

iPods go to school Learn how an elementary school implemented an iPod project funded by an NCaect technology grant. iPods were used as part of a reading program to model fluency for struggling readers in grades 1-3. We will share our growing pains as well as other projects that grew out of this one. Lizette Day, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering Mary Wall, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering Target Audience: Elementary

Friday, March 14

11:15-12:00

BlueRidge

Carolina B

Drive Your Team Into Victory Lane with ProActive School (V) ProActive School is a web-based solution that enables administrators, principals, teachers, students, and parents to securely access information through a single point of entry and a seamless, streamlined process. Teachers can easily manage class calendars, post assignments and distribute / collect documents. Parents are enabled with anytime, anywhere access to grades, attendance, schedule, student activity and parent volunteer information. Notification features allow for easy communication to an entire district’s population (school closings, etc.), select groups (i.e. football team, chess club, high school math teachers, etc.) or individuals (a parent may want to be notified if their child receives a test grade below “C” … automatically!). See how ProActive School can not only improve operational effectiveness, but give everyone involved in education something to get excited about! David Lloyd, Tiber Creek Consulting Target Audience: K-12

The New Kidspiration®3: Inspired Visual Learning for K-5 Students (V) Learn how visual learning can be effectively integrated into K-5 curriculum areas with Kidspiration 3, which includes new capabilities to give K-5 students opportunities to explore concepts, discover meaning and express themselves across the curriculum. Each participant will receive classroom examples, a 30-day trial of Kidspiration, and cross-curricular integration ideas. Ken Kirkley, Software Express Jen FitzPatrick, Inspiration Software/Software Express Target Audience: Elementary

Carolina A

Carolina C

Start SMART: Winning SMART Board Lessons Wondering how to reach your students? Using a SMART Board in your classroom can create an exciting interactive environment for your students to develop 21st century learning skills. Join us while we demonstrate imaginative ways of using a SMART Board to assist in engaging student in your daily lessons. Isaac Bancroft, Boone Trail Elementary - Harnett County Matthew Tomala, Boone Trail Elementary– Harnett County Target Audience: Elementary

Aw, Shucks! Humorous North Carolina Recollections In this 2007 winner of a Teaching With Technology Grant exceptional student learners collected personal recollections from members of the community and used Windows Movie Maker and Photo Story III to create digital presentations to celebrate North Carolina humor. Handouts and sample CDs given to the first twenty-five participants. Sheila Mendoza, South Central High School Lesa Jackson, South Central High School Target Audience: Middle, High

Friday, March 14

11:15-12:00

Concord C

Concord E

Just what is a Moodle anyway? Moodle is an open source course management system that easily creates a secure environment for your students to interact and share information. With a simple and flexible interface, and a great price tag (FREE!), Moodle can create the online presence you need to reach your students and community. Bethany Smith, NC State College of Education Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Ride The Open Highway! Software costs starting to stall your creative motors? Looking to get under the hood of software to tweak it to your needs? Well, come attend this session and find out how open source software is revolutionizing the world and education. We will share a variety of open source solutions, some you may already be using. Melanie Honeycutt, NCDPI Chris Shearer, NCDPI Target Audience: K-12, Administration

Concord F Fabulously Free or Deliriously Discounted (Th/1:00) The ACTIVBoard is a fantastic tool to use in the classroom. The ACTIVStudio software is awesome. But, there are tons of interactive websites and software packages that lend themselves perfectly to an interactive whiteboard. See some free and cheap websites and software that can enhance instruction. Jimmy Bostock, Ed.S. Target Audience: K-12

Friday, March 14

11:15-12:00

Harrisburg A

Kannapolis A

What Are Your Students Thinking? (Technology Showcase) (Th/3:15) Find out! Promethean's new Activexpression learner response system allows students to express themselves in a variety of ways -through words, phrases, symbols, and numbers-and instantly share with the entire class. See how teachers get instant feedback to "drive" their lessons and then "steer" their students toward greater understanding of lesson content. Leslie Ramsey, Promethean Teaching and Learning Consultant

Write Brain - A Complete Writing Solution for Elementary and Middle School Students (V) Since its introduction, Write Brain has complemented writing curriculums across the country. Join us to learn how Write Brain has been used in several North Carolina classrooms to guide students through the writing process using teacher assessments, peer collaboration, and self assessments. Providing guidance in all steps of the process from brainstorming, organizing, drafting, editing, revising and publishing, this web-based program was part of a solution that helped students at North Ridge Elementary School in Wake County increase their writing scores on the NC state writing test. Experience the program live from both the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perspective and register for the chance to win this software for 30 students. Robin Hadden, Sunburst Learning Solutions Target Audience: Elementary, Middle

Harrisburg B

Kannapolis B

Saving Face with the Adolescent Reader: How and Where to find Appropriate Leveled Text for Struggling Readers'' (V) Have you ever noticed the lexile score that comes with your EOG test? We will share what a lexile is and how it can be used to match students to text to improve comprehension. We will also focus on where to obtain and how to use leveled text to reach all learners in the classroom. Lisa Thomas, Scholastic Education Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, Administration

The Amazing Race: How Fast Can You Impact Learning Around the World? At the Click of an Icon! In this session Jodie Smith, Co-Founder of TeacherTube.com, will illustrate how any educator with a computer and Internet access can impact learning all over the world. Mrs. Smith will show how easy it is to find lessons from other teachers around the world using their growing website and how easy it is for teachers to contribute instructional videos and other support to the site for sharing with educators around the world. Jodie Smith, TeacherTube, Featured Speaker Jason Smith, TeacherTube, Featured Speaker Target Audience: K-12

Friday, March 14

11:15-12:00

Kitty Hawk

Rocky A

A Blast of Flash What is Flash? Why teach Flash? Who can learn Flash? Get these questions answered and more as NC Haischer details her experience teaching Flash to middle schoolers and demonstrates teaching your class how to create a bouncing ball animation. Handouts of projects, rubrics, and suggested resources. NC Haischer, Ligon Middle School Target Audience: Middle, High

What’s So Different about a 21st Century Student? (V) You’ve heard the term in the media, trade publications, at staff development sessions. But what is a “21st Century Student” and what makes him different from the student of a decade ago? By understanding the students we are teaching educational institutions can adjust their methods of instruction to better meet the needs of these students. Brad Fountain, Discovery Education Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

Piedmont

Rocky B

Homemade PowerPoint Games: Developing Higher-Order Thinking Skills Participants will be introduced to Homemade PowerPoint Games, an initiative that uses PowerPoint as a platform for students and teachers to design educational games. Information is available online at http:// education.uncc.edu/abpolly/ppt-games/ Drew Polly, UNC-Charlotte Target Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, K-12, Administration

The Good, Bad, and Ugly: How to Take Effective Digital Pictures Leslie Fisher has been fortunate enough to learn her digital photography skills from some of the biggest and brightest in the industry. This presentation will go over examples and methods to take better digital pictures. Everything from composition, lighting, flash techniques and point and shoot camera settings will be discussed. Time permitting, Leslie will show you some of her favorite Photoshop tips to help you enhance your digital images. Leslie Fisher, Featured Speaker Target Audience: K-12

Shift Happens! Gear Up With Technology Closing Session Agenda Friday, March 14, 2008 Concord A 12:15-2:30 a.m. Welcome and Introduction of Special Guests Scholarship Awards Media / Technology Awards Best Website Award Keynote Closing Comments Door Prizes

Marlo Gaddis Sonya Terry Kathy Kiser Roxie Miller Deneen Frazier-Bowen Scott Smith Wendy Marshall

Keynote Speaker, Deneen Frazier-Bowen

Students in the Driver's Seat: Redefining the Structure of Learning

NCaect Conference 2008 Time

Record of Conference Activities Session Title

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Morning

3.00

Afternoon Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.

3.00

Opening Session / Keynote Address

10:45 a.m.—11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.— 5:30 a.m.

Session Hrs

1.50 0.75

Exhibits (count for only one hour toward credit)

1.00

11:45 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

0.75

1:00 p.m.—1:45 p.m.

0.75

2:00 p.m.—2:45 p.m.

0.75

3:15 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

0.75

4:15 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

0.75 79

Hrs Earned

Friday, March 14, 2008 Exhibits (count for only one hour if not already included Thursday)

1.00

8:15 a.m.—9:00 a.m.

0.75

9:15 a.m.—10:00 a.m.

0.75

10:15 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

0.75

11:15 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

0.75

12:15 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

Closing Session / Luncheon Address

1.00

TOTAL HOURS Prior approval for Continuing Education Unit credit must be arranged with individual school districts by each conference attendee. Attendance at ten hours of sessions meets the requirement for one CEU. Only 6 can be earned in a single day. Document your pre-conference and conference activities by completing this form. You may then either submit this form to your local school district for CEU credit or return the form to the Registration Desk to receive a certificate indicating you have attended ten hours of sessions. You may count only one hour of visits to Exhibits toward the ten hours required for one CEU. The Opening Session and Closing Sessions may count as indicated in the table. Signed by NCaect Board Member 80

NCaect Requests Your Participation In Our Conference Evaluation Each registrant will receive an email “Invitation to Participate” at the completion of the conference. Your conference board and planning committee hope that you will take a few minutes to participate in the evaluation. Results from the evaluation will determine our conference’s Best Sessions. Your input is very valuable to us as it will guide us in providing you with a meaningful conference experience. Continuing Education Unit Credit If you desire to earn renewal (CEU) credit, you must have prior approval from your local school district. If you would like to use your conference participation in this way, you should complete the ‘Record of Conference Activities’ sheet, which is available at the Registration Desk and on the previous two pages of this program booklet.

Special thanks to the NCaect 2008 Conference Planning Committee, the NCaect Board, to all the conference participants, and especially to Burke County Public Schools!

Scott Smith, NCaect 2008 Conference Chair

Save the Dates Join us in upcoming years for more great conferences! Put these dates on your calendar so you don’t miss them!

This sheet provides space for listing participation in various sessions and activities. You may exchange this record for a CEU certification at the Registration Desk on Thursday, March 13, between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm, or following the luncheon on Friday.

Year

Dates

Location

2009

March 3-5

Raleigh Convention Center

2010

March 2-4

Raleigh Convention Center

2011

March 1-3

Raleigh Convention Center

2012

March 6-8

Raleigh Convention Center

2013

March 5-7

Raleigh Convention Center

2014

March 4-6

Raleigh Convention Center

License Plate Fun P. 20 Tomorrow P. 21 Be Back Later, Do Not Be Late P. 22 For What It’s Worth P. 26 North Carolina Association for Educational Communications and Technology P. 31 In My Humble Opinion P. 32 Victory Lane P. 33 All Of A Sudden P. 34 Don’t Ask Me How I Know That, For Your Amusement P. 35 All For One And One For All P. 36 Be Right Back P. 37 Victory Lap P. 38 Talk To You Later P. 39 Great Minds Think Alike P. 40 In Other Words P. 41 I’ll Believe It When I See It

Answer Key P. 42 Webmaster, As Far As I Understand It P. 43 Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite P. 44 Great, Just Kidding P. 45 Text Message P. 46 Yellow Flag, Avatar P. 47 Away From Keyboard, By The Way P. 48 Happy Hour, Green Flag P. 49 Laugh Out Loud P. 50 Thanks In Advance, You’re Welcome P. 51 Backstretch P. 52 Exciting, I Don’t Know P. 53 Shift Happens P. 54 Thanks, You’ve Got To Be Kidding P. 60 Bandwidth P. 61 Checkered Flag, Falling Off My Chair Laughing P. 62 I Wonder 82

P. 63 Need I Say More, Someday Soon Everything Will Be Acronyms P. 64 To Whom It May Concern P. 65 Don’t Believe Everything You Read, No Reply Necessary P. 66 Educational Technology P. 67 Read Between The Lines, Blackberry Thumb P. 68 Spam Filter P. 69 Bluetooth, Just To Let You Know P. 70 Caution Flag P. 71 American Association Against Acronym Abuse P. 72 Tailgate Party P. 73 Out Of Office, Quick Question P. 74 Podcasting P. 75 Be Seeing You