For two and a half days, Deshera Mack, Laurie
Buck and Meg Turner particpated in an exciting technology seminar at the
Friday Center in Chapel Hill.
From the work done during intense break out sessions, guided by the
renowned instructional technology consultant, Jamie McKenzie, and others,
Seawell will be engaged in some exciting new initiatives over the next
couple of years. Please see the Action Plan to learn more
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
I. Work Sessions
Step 1: Describe Your Current Situation with regard to:
Step 2: Focus on Students
Step 3: Focus on Teachers
Step 4: Develop Action Plan
II. Jamie McKenzie's Presentations
III. Breakout Sessions
Deshera, Laurie and I each went to two different sessions from "New
Trends in Multimedia" to how to meet our ABC's with technology. Information
on these topics is available in the Tech Room.
IV. State Department Update
Elsie Brumback and Frances Bradburn gave us information on the proposed
State Technology Computer Competencies and an excellent online database
for finding software on just about any topic!
V. Technology and LearningMagazine's Teacher's of 1997 and 1998
Lucy Miller and Caroline McCullen provided inspiration. See how Lucy
organized her students into a SWAT
team (Students Working to Advance Technology)
and Caroline's popular online magazine, MidLink,
written by and for middle school students.
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