A. Intrigued by their Own Likeness: Digital Self-Portraits – Part 2
Joy Kipp and Kathy Gallagher
B. Electronic Portfolios: Tools for Success
Lauren Kelley Parren and Caroline Camara
Join a ninth grade teacher and the Mt. Abe portfolio coordinator to explore the power of
creating electronic standards-based portfolios with high school students. We are noticing
improved attitudes toward school and improved self-esteem when students recognize it is
possible to meet state standards in a variety of ways. Eventually the portfolios are used
to find employment or for the college application process. Student samples will be
shown.
C. “The Daily Record of Albert Hunter”: Student use of Technology to Create
an Interactive Local History Resource.
Jeff Hindes
This is an example of a classroom project that combines local history with modern
information technology. In this project, students develop a local historical perspective
through transcription of a primary source, a mini-research project and webpage
development. Project outcomes include an interactive web-based resource and students
with a better understanding and appreciation of their local history.
D. Graveyards, Wolf Tracks, and Technology?
Linda Horn & Jan Barsanti
Wouldn’t you love to be in a 6th grade that visited a graveyard for data to do a Civil War
unit, or in an after-school program that did a writing program based on going animal
tracking in the snow? These two teachers have used the community, technology, and a lot
of creative spirit to teach writing, science, and social studies with technology as the
motivator. Yes, you can still have fun and address the VT Standards!
E. The Literacy-Tech Connection: Using Microsoft Publisher to Support
Understanding of Informational Text
Beth Lane & Amy Truchon
How do a classroom teacher and technology integration specialist collaborate to enhance
students’ understanding of informational text? This session describes the integration of
literacy and technology in the report writing (Standard 1.8) process. Join us as we
describe the steps one 5th grade class took to learn about informational text
characteristics and apply them to report writing using Microsoft Publisher.
F. Probing the Future:
Using handheld data collectors in high school science classrooms
Steve Lynch & Katri LaPointe
This informative session will provide you with an opportunity view and try out data
collectors with various probes, run sample experiments and import data into the
computer. If you have been thinking about using electronic data collectors with your own
students, or want to learn more about this technology, this session is for you. We will
share our experiences integrating data collectors connected with Palm Pilots into the high
school physics classroom. Both positive outcomes and challenges will be addressed.
Example lesson plans and student feedback on integrating this technology will also be
provided. The lessons provided align with the Vermont Technology Grade Expectations
and students' technology skills were assessed using the Technology Performance
Assessment Tasks.
G. Knocking Down the Walls: Connecting Your Classroom with the World
Katie Reen
Do you want to stretch the boundaries of your classroom? We will take an in-depth look
at how to use the iEARN network to help your students develop an awareness of the
global community and participate in making it a better place. This program’s vision is to
create opportunities for students from over 115 different countries to collaborate on
projects, exchange ideas, and take action in grappling with some of our planet’s most
pressing issues.
H. Closing the Digital Divide - One Computer at a time
Robert Sargent, Bryant Patten
Schools trying to distribute donated computers to students for home use
have yielded disappointing results until now. Using emerging technologies
you can provide useful and exciting computers to children for free.
“Obsolete” computers have been transformed into useful workstations that
matched the functionality of computers being used within the school. This
talk will describe the process and provide the tools needed to do this in
your own school - just add donated hardware!
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