Connecting and Learning
(3 hours) Learn about the many exciting educational opportunities available via video conferencing. See how to use the web and print to communicate program information and encourage district participation. Learn how to correlate many programs to the Michigan Curriculum Framework. Get the scoop on exciting projects happening around Michigan. Team presented at the 4th Annual Educational Technology Coordinators Conference, April 26, 2001.

How to Support Videoconferencing in Your District
(50 min.) Interested in starting the use of videoconferencing in your district? Do you already have videoconferencing capabilities but want to increase its use in your district? Discover lessons learned and strategies for promoting and supporting videoconferencing projects, field trips and other uses. Presented at the 4th Annual Educational Technology Coordinators Conference, April 27, 2001.
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Video Conferencing: Discover the Possibilities!
(50 min.) Learn about the many exciting educational opportunities available via video conferencing. See how to use the web and print to communicate program information and encourage district participation. Learn how to correlate many programs to the Michigan Curriculum Framework. Presented at the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning Conference March 7-9, 2001.
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Two Methods for Technology Academies
(50 min.) Come learn two ways to offer technology academies. In one option, teachers attend an academy and collaborate on a project with a student. In the other, various students learn technology applications together. Compare the two options and discover ways to plan your own technology academy. Presented with Karen Melody, Teacher, at tthe Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning Conference March 8-10, 2000.
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Connecting to Your Community
Learn about a unique project using the World Wide Web as a tool for learning. The goal of Berrien County Connectis to provide a resource for studying local communities and to integrate Michigan content area curriculum and technology. Participants will receive ideas for planning a similar project. Presented at Michigan Education Association Conference Dec. 4, 1998; Michigan Council on Social Studies Conference March 8, 1999; Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning March 11, 1999.
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The Successful One Computer Classroom
Participants will receive many ideas to effectively use 1-4 computers in the classroom to enhance student learning. Scheduling and management ideas will be addressed and participants will interactively learn about exciting software for one computer in the classroom. Definitive examples of software and its use will be shown, with participants playing the role of students. Presented at Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning March 12, 1998 and on request several times since.
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