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January 21– 24, 2009


Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, FL

The Most Comprehensive, Progressive K-12 Education


Technology Conference in the Nation!

Learn, Teach, Inspire


MASTER THE TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES
THAT DRIVE EXCELLENCE AT FETC 2009

www.fetc.org
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

WHAT IS FETC? CORPORATE SPONSORS


FETC, a division of 1105 Media Inc., PLATINUM
is one of the largest, most successful conferences
in the United States devoted to educational
technology. The conference program is carefully
shaped to provide educators and administrators an
opportunity to explore ways to integrate different
technologies across the curriculum—from
kindergarten to college—through exposure to the
latest hardware, software and successful strategies
on student technology use. FETC is designed for
teachers, principals and deans, district
administrators, curriculum designers, media
specialists, technology directors and various other
educators.

FETC 2009 FEATURES


!The most comprehensive, progressive educational GOLD
technology conference in the country
!More than 200 Concurrent Sessions focusing on
current and emerging technologies, safety and
security, social networking/collaboration and
going green!
SILVER
!Nearly 80 Professional Development Workshops
targeting
21st century skills
!An Exhibit Hall with more than 500 companies
displaying the latest in technology and education
resources MEDIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Corporate Sponsors 2 NATIONAL MARKETPLACE SPONSOR–VAR
Conference Information 4
Conference Schedule 5
Conference Program 7
Workshop Information 10
Ticketed Workshops 13 CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR
Contact Information 24, 32
Exhibitors 25
Travel/Housing Information 29
Conference Registration 30
FETC 2009 Registration Form 31

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION TICKETED WORKSHOPS


Conference registrations are currently being accepted online, FETC 2009 is pleased to offer over 70 full- and half-day
by fax, or mail. Your conference registration fee includes access workshops that will offer participants a chance to delve deeply
to the Opening and Closing Sessions, Eye-Opener Keynote into topics, learn new skills and strategies, and create new
Sessions, Featured Speaker Sessions, and all the Concurrent materials, without the time constraints of Concurrent Sessions.
Sessions, as well as receptions and special events, plus unlimited Hands-on workshops will cover the following topic areas:
entry to the FETC 2009 Exhibit Hall. Ticketed Workshops are not
!Web 2.0
included in your conference registration. A registration form and
!Podcasting/Blogging/RSS/Wikis
instructions are available in this brochure and online at
!Networks and Servers
www.fetc.org.
!Technology Integration and Collaboration
!Second Life
!Adobe Software Classroom Applications
!iLife Classroom Applications
!Multimedia and Video Production
!Internet Safety and Security
!Administrative Tools

FEATURED SPEAKERS
OPENING SESSION Attendees at FETC can learn from nationally recognized speakers
Philippe Cousteau addressing current topics in educational technology during the
Chief Ocean Correspondent Eye-Opener Keynotes and Featured Speaker Sessions.
“Animal Planet” For an up-to-date list of speakers visit www.fetc.org.
FETC 2009’s Opening Session will be on Thursday, January 22,
at 3:30 pm. Come hear this year’s opening keynote speaker, SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
Philippe Cousteau, sponsored by Discovery Education. Local, New to FETC this year are “Spotlight Sessions.” These
state and national dignitaries will also share their visions for presentations will focus on up-and-coming technologies.
technology in education. For more information, visit
www.fetc.org/OpeningSession.aspx PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
CONCURRENT SESSIONS Assistive/Instructional Hands-on Technology Lab
Explore the latest in Assistive and Instructional Technology in
FETC has become known worldwide for its outstanding program. the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System’s (FDLRS)
This year’s conference will feature more than 200 Concurrent Hands-on Technology Lab. The Lab will be located in room
Sessions addressing current and emerging technologies, as N210A, and be open during regular conference hours.
well as best practices developed through research and actual
classroom experience. FETC 2009 will highlight breakout First Timers’ Session
sessions focusing on safety and security, social networking New to FETC? Attend the FETC 2009 First Timers’ Session on
and collaboration and going green. In addition, the FETC Thursday, January 22, 10:00–11:00 am to learn important
Conference Program will focus on the following topic areas: information about the conference and maximize your professional
development opportunity.
!21st Century
!Accountability
!Administration/Leadership/Implementation
EXHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING
!Community Connections AND RECEPTION
!Digital Content Join your fellow attendees and presenters at the grand opening
!Future and Emerging Technologies of the Exhibit Hall, on Thursday, January 22, from 5:00–7:00
!Professional Development pm, following the Opening Session. It offers attendees the
!Teaching and Learning perfect opportunity to meet with leading education product and
service experts to research and gather information on potential
Full descriptions of the Concurrent Sessions are available at
solutions to meet school and district challenges.
www.fetc.org/SessionList.aspx.

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION (Continued)

EXHIBIT HALL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS


Throughout the week, attendees will be able to preview and WITH DISABILITIES
purchase the latest hardware, software and peripherals from The Orange County Convention Center is wheelchair accessible
the more than 500 companies exhibiting at FETC 2009. The and fully equipped to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
Exhibit Hall will be open the following hours during All FETC participating hotels also maintain facilities to
the conference: accommodate persons with disabilities. Be sure to state your
Thursday, January 22 5:00 – 7:00 pm needs when making a reservation. Additional services will be
Friday, January 23 9:30 am – 6:30 pm available to hearing impaired participants who request an
Saturday, January 24 9:30 am – 2:45 pm interpreter. If you are in need of assistance, please let us know
prior to the conference by contacting the FETC office at
info@fetc.org or 850.219.9600.
CLOSING SESSION
Complete your conference experience by attending the Closing ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
Session on Saturday, January 24 at 3:00 pm. Don’t miss this
extraordinary session, a chance to win incredible door prizes, FETC 2009 will be held in the North Complex of the Orange
and receive your commemorative FETC 2009 T-shirt. County Convention Center, which is located at 9400 Universal
Boulevard, and faces Universal Boulevard. There is limited park-
ing available adjacent to the North Complex of the OCCC. The
Convention Center currently charges a per-entry fee of $11 for
passenger vehicles and $22 for oversized vehicles.

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009 SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009


Ticketed Workshop Registration 7:00 am – 4:30 pm Conference Registration 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ticketed Workshops (Full-day) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Ticketed Workshop Registration 7:00 am – 12:30 pm
Morning 8:00 am – 11:00 am Ticketed Workshops (Full-day) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Afternoon 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Morning 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Evening 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Afternoon 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Eye-Opener Keynotes 7:45 am – 9:00 am
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009 Beverage Break 8:45 am – 9:15 am
Ticketed Workshop Registration 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Concurrent Session 10 9:15 am – 10:10 am
Ticketed Workshops (Full-day) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Exhibit Hall 9:30 am – 2:45 pm
Morning 8:00 am – 11:00 am Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time 10:10 am – 11:10 am
Afternoon 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Concurrent Session 11 11:10 am – 12:05 pm
Conference Registration 9:30 am – 7:00 pm Concurrent Session 12 12:30 pm – 1:25 pm
First Timer’s Session 10:00 am – 11:00 am Concurrent Session 13 1:50 pm – 2:45 pm
Concurrent Session 1 11:30 am – 12:25 pm Closing Session 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Concurrent Session 2 12:55 pm – 1:50 pm
Concurrent Session 3 2:15 pm – 3:05 pm
Opening General Session 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Grand
Opening and Reception 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2009


Conference and Ticketed 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Workshop Registration
Ticketed Workshops (Full-day) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Morning 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Afternoon 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Evening 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Eye-Opener Keynotes 7:45 am – 9:00 am
Beverage Break 8:45 am – 9:15 am
Concurrent Session 4 9:15 am – 10:10 am
Exhibit Hall 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
Concurrent Session 5 10:35 am – 11:30 am
Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Concurrent Session 6 12:30 pm – 1:25 pm
Concurrent Session 7 1:50 pm – 2:45 pm
Beverage Break 2:45 pm – 3:10 pm
Concurrent Session 8 3:10 pm – 4:05 pm
Concurrent Session 9 4:30 pm – 5:25 pm

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM (as of 10/20/08)

SIF in Action: Interoperable Solutions for Teaching and Learning Technology in the Math Classroom: Going Beyond Graphing
Jill Abbott Calculators Nancy Cross
Using Technology to Write a New Chapter in a Title I School Digital Video Portfolio Dan Crumpler
Kathy Adkisson
Teaching Career Preparation Through Student-Created Video
Taking the Deep Dive into Technology in Hernando Resumes Steven D’Agustino
Wayne Alexander
Using Social Networking Sites to Teach Social Studies and English
Florida Distance Learning Association and Elluminate Steven D’Agustino
Shannon Autrey
Read! Write! Interact! Digital Literacy for All Bridget Dalton
Let’s Play Rotoball! An International Collaborative Rotoscope Project
The Amazing Magic of 3D Virtual Worlds David Davis
Ann Ayers
Amazing Classroom Resources: The Incredible Teacher Resource Kit
iChat in Science for ESE Students Elizabeth Bagley
David Davis
Stretching the Budget Using Copyrighted and Copyright-Cleared
ARTI: A Tool to Gauge the Impact of Technology in Florida’s
Materials Gary Becker
Classrooms Kara Dawson
Technology in the Classroom Today: Web 2.0 Integration
Professional Learning Communities and High School Reform
Adam Bellow
Denise Decheck
Have You Achieved Vision K20? Benchmark Your Progress
Math FACTS (Free, Awesome Cool Tools for Students) Diana Dell
and Find Out! Karen Billings
The Top 10 FREE Web 2.0 Sites for Educators Steve Dembo
Online Technology Applications Can Be Used to Teach Middle
School Math Gary Bitter I’m a Movie Making Machine! Brenda Denbigh
Creating a Personal Learning Network with Web 2.0 Tools Digital Survival Kit: Empowering the 21st Century Educational
Michelle Bourgeois Leader Howie DiBlasi
Flashy Projects with Flash Janet Bremer Transforming 19th Century Libraries into 21st Century Learning
Centers Tom Doering
Digital Storytelling: Makin’ Movies Joe Brennan
On Task and On Target with SMART Boards in the Learning Lab
The Numbers on 1:1 Lloyd Brown
Phyllis Dreger
Please Talk to Your Neighbor: Connected Learning Lori Burch
Enriching Discovery-Based Learning in Mathematics Through
Social Networking in Schools: Lessons Learned Jill Burdo Technology Eugenie Dunn
Lego Stop-Motion Film and Autism: Collaborate, Create, Have Fun! NASA’s Distributed Simulation and Game Technology for Space
Josh Burker Education Priscilla Elfrey
They Snooze, You Lose (Strategies for Successful Presentations) Fast Forward: From Empty Labs to High-Quality Usage in One Year
Lynell Burmark Beth Elgert
Practical Progress Monitoring Solutions for Early Childhood Using Formative Assessment and Feedback to Improve Student
Christopher Camacho Learning Holly Ellis
Strategies for Global Advocacy in the Classroom Jose Carmona Taking Retelling One Step Further in the 21st Century Classroom
Barbara Ely
Wikis, Podcasts, Blogs, Oh My! The Impact of Web 2.0 Tools
on Learning Corinne Carriero Students Speak Up about 21st Century Learning and Education
Games Julie Evans
Creating a Successful Student/Parent Portal in the 21st Century
Kim Cavanaugh Be Green/Save Green: Creating a Plan for Paperless Classrooms
Martin Evans
Integrating Video Technology into the Curriculum on the Cheap Side!
Kena Clark Integrating Technology with Music Instruction Greg Foreman
Revelation Theory of Learning: A Universal Instructional Strategy Top 10 Reasons to Implement a Data-Driven Management System
John Connor for RTL Graham Forman
How to Make Your Students the Stars of Your Local Education The Google Classroom Anita Foster
Television Channel David Cook
Broadening Our Lenses for “Digital Citizens” Larry Fruth II
Plan Today for Tomorrow’s Library Technology Infrastructure
Tiger’s Action Plan: Empowering Youths to Lead Julia Gabor
Marge Cox
Books for “Super Powers” Anna Marie Gallagher
Digital Storytelling: Recipe for the Effective Educator Kathy Craven
Elementary Computer Labs: Just Say “No” to Boring! Pamela Garrity
Students Repairing Laptops: It Works! Edward Crist

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM (continued)
Teaming + Technology + Transformation = Digital Education Internet Safety: We Are All Responsible Jonathan King
Jeanine Gendron
21st Century Skills: National Technology Career Standards
No Child Left Inside Global Environmental Collaborations Deborah Kobza
Rowena Gerber
Beginning a Successful STEM Initiative in Your School and District
License to Thrill: Using Multimedia to Market Content Jeff Giddens Michelle Kutch
Up and Running: Lessons and Learning in a 21st Oh Web 2.0, Where ART Thou? Vasilia Lambrides
Century School Jill Gildea
Google Docs Can Cure Your Classroom Headaches! Cindy Lane
Technology Can Make Response to Intervention a Reality
The New School Library Learning Commons David Loertscher
Linda Gillentine
Data Management Considerations for Online High Schools
The New President and the New Congress: What’s in Store for
Katie Logan
Ed Tech Hilary Goldmann
Blended Learning and the New Open Source Ecosystem
Enhancing Education by Embracing Social Networking
Cristina Lowe
David Gordon
Stepping Up Science: Systematically Teaching Everyone with
Effective Emergency Communication Using Online Collaboration
Probeware Shannon Lynch
Cliff Granger
A Roadmap for Successful Youth Technology Programs
America’s Digital Schools: Six Trends to Watch Thomas Greaves
Maureen MacCarthy
Cyber Cafe: Students and Teachers Collaborate for Increased
Wikis: What Are They? What Can I Do with Them? How Do I
Learning Martha Green
Get One? Ricardo Machado
Technology Day: Staff Development by Teachers, for Teachers
The Struggling Reader and Technology: Taking the “Im” Out
Mary Ann Guidos
of Impossible Marilyn Macklin
Top 100 Best Free Multimedia Resources for Teachers
Web 2.0 and Digital Board in Class Ainhoa Marcos
Julie Hagaman
Kids Teaching Kids via Tablet PC, Moodle and Student-created
Hooking Reluctant Learners and Reeling Them In Janice Hall
Screencasts Eric Marcos
Get “Radical” or Get Restructured: Our Move from a “D” to an “A”
Student Success Stories Using Technology to “Make the Grade”
Sharon Hartwig
Connie Masson
Using Technology to Optimize Water an Educational Medium
Digital Language Arts: A 21st Century Approach to Instruction
Daniel Hayes
James Maxlow
Job-embedded Professional Development for Technology Integration
Using Technology to Help English Language Learners Succeed
Lynda Hayes
Janet Mayers
iKids “Do History” with Games + Digital Media Andy Hoffman
Preparing Leaders to Realize the Rewards of Leading a 21st
Using Data to Make Your Improvement Plan a Reality Terry Holliday Century School Jim McDermott
21st Century Skills for Administrators Sally House Designing a Video Conference to Meet the Needs of the Learner
Susan McJunkin
Teaching Math to the Net Generation: Technology is the Answer!
Sandee House Poetry Through Creative Technology Sandy Melillo
Very Cool Tricks for Using and Making Videos Rushton Hurley Connecting Distance Educators in Florida: Through FDLA and USDLA
Al Mizell
Get Out! Project-based Learning for Environmental Studies
Mark Imhoof Use Your Noodle: Learn Moodle! Open Source Learning Management
System Michelle Moore
Podcasts from Space Pamela Jamoom
Integration Through Collaboration: Empowering the 21st Century
A Tech Explosion in Reading Harry Joiner
Educator Conni Mulligan
Robotics: Rigor and Relevance in S.T.E.M. Education James Jones
Early Childhood Education Virtually Anywhere: School, Home and
Photovoice: A Pathway for Social Action and Teacher Development Community Alicia Narvaez
Mary Kayler
Go Green! Server Virtualization to Reduce Cost, Complexity and CO2
DBT Create Video Book Trailers to Motivate Reluctant Readers Leonard Niebo
Robert Kenny
Get Them Talking! Connecting World Languages and Web 2.0
Using Cross-curriculum Web 2.0 Technology to Increase Learning Michelle Olah
Outcomes Laura Ketcham
Kids, Cameras, Computers, Creativity and Cognition
Using Podcasting as a Tool for Enhanced Technology Integration Henry Olds
Barbara King

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How One County Transformed and Resolved Organizational Barriers Congratulations, Authors! (Webbes and Other eBooks Kids
to Succeed Terence O’Leary Can Create) Grace Smith
Community Stories: Using Cultural Artifacts to Tell Untold Stories Getting the NAC of Network Security to Keep Your Computers Running
Juan Orozco Ernest Staats
Avoiding PowerPoint Overload: Keeping the Learner in Mind Blogs, Wikis, Social Bookmarking and the 21st Century Classroom
Randy Page Timothy Stafford
Serving the School Community Through Digital Storytelling The $100 Laptop: Facts and Visions Gary Stager
Randall Palmer
Osceola’s Digital Educators: A True Success Story Cheryl Stepp
Cool Classroom Clickers Georgia Parker
In Search of Solutions: An Educational Wiki for Climate Change
Is Your District’s Technology Department Ready for Student E-mail? Stephanie Stevenson
Jeff Patterson
Digital Music Technology in the Education System Gary Stokes
It’s Not the Tools You Have in Your Math Class but How You
Florida Digital Educators: Beyond the Face-to-Face Michael Sweeney
Use Them Gloria Peifer
Online Tools to Enhance the Classroom Experience Jerry Swiatek
Professional Development Practices that Work for 21st Century
Learners Karen Percak Green Computing: Save Energy, Save Money! John Thompson
Curriculum Accessibility for Students with Visual Impairments Videoconferencing 101: Team Teaching with the World
Jill Pfluke Diane Tinucci
Technology Education in Leon County: Where We Are and How Geography is All Around Us: Making the Connection Through
We Got Here Jackie Pons Technology Silvia Tolisano
The Amazing Math Toolbox for Teachers Ian Prietz Improving How we Use Wikis for Better Student Learning
Harry Tuttle
Fractions and Algebra, Oh My! Differentiate with “Understanding
Math” Cynthia Preston Literacy through Science and Technology Elizabeth Walden
How Educating Parents Strengthens Use of Media and Technology How to Manage a Database Management System that Interfaces
in Schools Rebecca Randall with SIS Greg Walker
STEM, Careers and Technology: Can Content be Exciting? Yes it Can! SSYRA Collaboration Using Wikis and Nings Deena Wells
Karen Rasmussen
Conspiracy Code: An Online, Immersive American History
How Not to Convert a Traditional Class to an Online Format Learning Game Jennifer Whiting
Richard Repp
Free Online Collaboration Tools Michelle Wilcox
A Successful Road Map to Renaissance Place Implementation
Being a Technology Leader: What to Do First, Second…Millionth
Melinda Richwine
Eric Willard
The Digital Bridges of Madison County Dale Rickards
The Real Cost of Windows Vista: Should I Wait for Windows 7?
Teaching Online in a Web 2.0 Context: Free Tools and Ideas Brent Williams
Margaret Riel
Wireless N: WiFi Finally Delivers on the Promise Brent Williams
Jump-start Your Math Class Jennifer Rising
SMART Boards in ELL Linda Williams
Technology Tools for Reading and Learning: The Road to
Steps to Ensure Student Cyber-Security in a Technology-Driven World
Academic Success! Beth Saunders
Dow Williamson
School-wide Broadcasting: The Equipment has Been Delivered,
21st Century Skills Learning Environments Jessie Woolley-Wilson
Now What? C. David Schneider
A Panel Discussion on Implementing Project-based Learning
Using Technology to Track Zero Tolerance Discipline Policy
Gordon Worley
Infractions Brian Schoonover
Thinking 2.0: Use Web-based Scenarios to Teach Collaboration
Digital Portfolios: Authentic Assessment Tool for Elementary Students
Sandra Wozniak
Kati Searcy
Cyber Bullying: Who, What, Where, When, Why and How
Web 2.0 Risks and Rewards: Incorporating New Tools into
Chris Wright
the Classroom Linda Sharp
The Frugal, Tech-Savvy, Math Teacher David Young
Developing 21st Century Skills Beth Sharpe
No Boundaries: A NASA and USA TODAY Online STEM Careers
Language Arts 21st Century Classrooms Melissa Shields
Initiative Bill Yucuis
Increasing Students and Decreasing Costs: A Model that Works!
Information Literacy for Idiots Cynthia Zimmerman
John Small

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TICKETED WORKSHOP INFORMATION
FETC 2009’s full- and half-day workshops offer participants INSERVICE MASTER PLAN
a chance to delve deeply into topics, learn new skills and
Inservice Master Plan Points for renewal of the Florida Teaching
strategies, and create new materials, without the time
Certificate are granted by the teacher’s individual school district.
constraints of Concurrent Sessions. These information-packed
In many cases workshops taken by teachers at FETC may be
workshops also help participants meet the demands of state
eligible for credit. Participants will receive a Certificate of
and national standards for technology skills and curriculum.
Completion for each Workshop outlining the objectives and
They are available in hands-on, bring-your-own laptop, and
other relevant information that would help facilitate Master Plan
lecture formats. Ticketed Workshops require an additional
Point credit.
enrollment fee and have limited seating in order to ensure the
highest quality learning experience for participants. Workshop
descriptions are included in this brochure. Complete workshop
WORKSHOP CODES
details including objectives and prerequisites for all workshops The first letter of the code indicates the day:
are available online at http://www.fetc.org/WorkshopLists.aspx. W = Wednesday R = Thursday
F = Friday S = Saturday
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION The second letter indicates the time:
A = Morning (8:00 am – 11:00 am)
Attendees may purchase workshop seats through advance
F = Full Day (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)
registration, and pick up their workshop tickets at on-site
P = Afternoon (12:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
registration. After the close of advance registration, attendees L = Evening (4:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
may register and pay for any available workshops seats at the
on-site registration counter. PLEASE NOTE: Hands-on workshops will be held in the South
Complex of the OCCC. Lecture and bring-your-own-laptop work-
shops will be held in the North Complex.

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WORKSHOP FORMATS WORKSHOP SKILL LEVELS
Lecture means the workshop uses a video display and Each workshop has been assigned a skill level based on
focuses on demonstrations, discussions and/or lecture. participants’ expected familiarity with the topic, software,
or skills being addressed in the workshop.
Hands-on Partner Lab means the workshop is held
in a computer lab with one computer for every Beginner: Participant has basic computer knowledge,
TWO participants. keyboarding and mouse-clicking skills. They also
have some knowledge of the operating system and the
Bring-Your-Own Laptop workshops are new to FETC
workshop’s specific software title. For Internet-related
this year, and participants are NOT required to have a
workshops, familiarity with the use of an Internet
laptop to participate. Unless otherwise specified in the
Browser and some search skills are needed.
workshop description, these workshops are designed
for both MAC and PC users. Intermediate: Participant has more than a basic
knowledge of the operating system and the workshop’s
WIN means the workshop computers use a Windows
specific software. They are also competent with the use
operating system.
of an Internet Browser and have intermediate search
MAC means the workshop computers use a Macintosh skills, and some basic understanding of web development
operating system. and Internet programming.
Advanced: Participants have considerable knowledge
of the operating system and the workshop topic’s
specific software title. For Internet-related workshops,
participants should have familiarity with web
development and Internet programming.
All: The workshop is appropriate for participants of
all skill levels.

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TICKETED WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, January 21 WF05: iLife Suite


8:00 am – 3:00 pm Allen Anderson

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In this workshop participants will learn applications that are
Web Design Using Adobe’s Web Suite
included in the iLife Suite (iPhoto, iMovie, Garage Band, iTunes,
Michael Sawyer and iWeb). By searching the web and utilizing other resources
participants will use these applications to develop digital
media based on their curriculum for immediate use. This
Teachers, school technology specialists and district web designers workshop is for participants who would like to create a
can use Adobe’s Studio CS3 (Dreamweaver, Fireworks and presentation of interesting video and original audio that
Flash) to create a website from planning to posting. Participants supports and enhances their curriculum. (K-12, Educators
will use Dreamweaver to create a website directory, web pages and Media Specialists)
using tables and templates that increase website consistency Room: South 310H $225
and productivity. Fireworks will be applied to crop and adjust
images, while Flash will be employed to create simple animations. Wednesday, January 21
Participants will leave knowing how to improve the overall 8:00 – 11:00 am
appearance of a web page and improve how they share
information on the web. (K-12, Administrators, Technologists
and Educators) WA06: Making Movie Magic and Mayhem:
Room: South 310A $225 Digital Video Projects for Every Classroom
Michael Thompson
WF02: Adobe Premiere Pro and Beyond
Joe Dockery
This workshop will introduce participants to simple, yet
effective, digital video project software to enhance student
Edit videos like a pro using Adobe Premiere Pro. This workshop curricular projects. Project development for classes from
will start with the basics of editing video and lead you into Kindergarten to professional development training will be
the use of special effects. Participants will also leave with discussed. Participants will learn how to assemble their own
an understanding of the new features in CS3 such as “time digital video project using several different types of media
remapping.” A DVD of tutorials and sample files will be formats including digital images, audio files and digital video
distributed to participants for use in their classroom. files and will publish their final video projects. Participants are
(K-12, Technologists and Educators) encouraged to bring picture files, sound bites or short video
Room: South 310B $225 clips to use in their production. (K-12, Educators, Media
Specialists and Technologists)
Room: South 310C $125
WF03: Building Digital Leadership:
Embracing Change WA07: Digital Storytelling: The What, Why and,
Susan Brooks-Young Most Importantly, the How
Arnie Abrams

This hands-on workshop investigates successful strategies


for making systemic change, online tools and resources for Digital storytelling gives children the opportunity to use their
school leaders and current social/legal/ethical use concerns. imaginations, and help them find their “voice” by reflecting
Participants walk away with individualized plans for digital their author attitudes and personalities. During this workshop,
leadership. (K-12, Administrators) participants will learn to use a popular software program to
Room: South 310D $225 develop the digital story. All of the media pieces will be provided
for participants to build a story and share it with others.
Some planning and production tips will also be shared.
WF04: Virtual Servers on a Physical Network (6-12, Educators)
Gregory Mingo with Bill Fleischman Room: North 330A $100

During this workshop participants will configure and set up


a multi-Vlan network with connection to the Internet. This set-
up will include: IP addressing, cabling, switch and router
configurations, DHCP, DNS, WINS, File and Print Services,
Firewall and work station setup. Participants will set up and
configure MS 2003 Server running in the VMWare ESX Virtual
Server Environment. (K-12, Technologists)
Room: South 310E $225

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WA08: Free Software and Projects for the Wednesday, January 21
21st Century Classroom 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Howie DiBlasi
WP11: Microsoft Photo Story 3
Janet Taylor
Participants in this workshop will learn about 17 free software
applications that can be used to explore the cornerstones of
media, research, technology and literature through minds-on, Participants in this workshop will learn to use Photo Story 3 for
hands-on learning that prepares students for living and working Windows, an exciting free download from Microsoft, to change
in the 21st century: screencasting, blogs, podcasts, wikis, the way pictures are utilized in the classroom. This software will
v-logs, streaming, photo story, digital story telling, photo express allow users to take digital still shots to the next level. Pictures
editor and more. Attendees will create projects that include will be provided for participants to place into their project; they
digital storytelling to teach literacy skills while gaining expertise will learn how to re-order, crop and add text to pictures, add
in the use of digital communication and authoring tools. The voice over, transitions, and motion to the project; and finally add
projects are also models for driving education change and music before rendering occurs. Since Photo Story includes many
transforming educational institutions into model learning genres of music, copyright will not be an issue but will
environments that cater to the broadest range of users. FREE be discussed in case a decision is made to use copyrighted
CD will be provided. (K-5, Educators) material. Throughout this process tips will be given to enhance
Room: North 330B $100 the learning experience for both the teacher and student
including methods of assessment. (K-12, Educators)
WA09: Less is More Room: South 310C $125
Charles Moseley
WP12: Music: Don’t Copy It, Create It!
Rick Reece
With each passing day there are more and more budget cuts
heading down the education super-highway. In this workshop
participants will find out how to utilize technology in many Copyright issues can become an obstacle when students add
different ways in order to maximize both classroom and lab music to their video projects, slideshows and podcasts, and
technology. Find out how to better use less technology, yet go prevent outstanding work from being shared publicly. In this
deeper with both your curriculum and your students. workshop, participants will learn how to help their students
(K-12, Administrators and Educators) make projects truly their own by creating their own music and
Room: North 330C $100 sound effects with GarageBand. Sample files and step-by-step
handouts will be made available for participants to use in their
WA10: Teaching American History and Civic own classrooms. (K-12, Administrators, Educators, Media
Responsibility in a Digital Age Specialists and Technologists)
Bill White Room: South 310F $125

WP13: If You Give Teachers Interactive Tools,


An examination of American history reveals that throughout the You Feed Them for a Lifetime
centuries citizens have had to grapple repeatedly with certain David Futch with Cathy Hutchins
themes that continue to exist today. Participants in this
workshop will review America’s history to identify those issues
and, using examples from the past, illustrate how citizens Calling all educators who want to learn about interactive tools
became involved in the decision-making process. Next, that can be used in the classroom to enhance instruction!
participants will discover how primary and Internet resources Participants will have hands-on opportunities to practice using
can be combined to engage students, as well as the most document cameras, whiteboards, interactive class response tools
effective ways to locate these resources. Attendees will also explore and podcasts to enhance instruction. Following the introduction
how technology can be used to demonstrate understanding to these tools and resources, participants will see how they can
of course content and how students can make presentations be integrated into the curriculum across all content areas to
utilizing various technologies and written resources. enhance instruction. (K-12, Educators)
(6-12, Educators) Room: South 310G $125
Room: North 330D $100

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WP14: Cool Accessibility Tools that Enable Students WP17: Making Education Stick: Vini, Vidi, Velcro
Nancy Parker (I came, I saw, It STUCK!)
Lynell Burmark

Participants will get to see how standard technology tools


(hardware and software) can be used to work with individuals Come exercise your gray cells and your laughing muscles.
with physical, auditory and visual disabilities. Participants will Answer the burning question: Why can 22% of Americans
also learn about some of the specialized technologies, peripherals surveyed name all five members of “The Simpsons,” while
and software available that provide access for the most impaired only 0.1% can list all five freedoms in the Bill of Rights?
students, and how easily they can be set up and used. The Discover the five hooks for memorable learning experiences:
workshop will spotlight a variety of free software resources for Connection, Humor, Images, Music, Emotion and Story
both PC and Mac platforms enabling teachers to provide access (CHIMES). Participants will also reflect on the importance of
without incurring additional expense. The presenter will provide technology in the creation, delivery and sharing of “sticky”
a CD with free software and some 30-day trial versions. educational experiences and receive best practice examples
Participants should have a wireless-enabled laptop with web and links to resources. (K-12, Administrators, Technologists
browser and latest versions of the following free plug-ins and Educators)
installed: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Flash Player, and Shock Wave. Room: North 330D $100
(K-12, Administrators and Educators)
Room: North 330A $100 Wednesday, January 21
4:00 – 7:00 pm
WP15: Search, Learn, Share: Tools to Develop
21st Century Skills WL18: Captivate Your Teachers and Students
Mark Wagner Michael Sweeney

This fast-paced high-energy workshop introduces participants Participants in this workshop will learn to use Adobe’s Captivate
to a wide variety of web-based tools that help students (and 3.0 to create professional development software simulations
educators) develop 21st century skills, including digital age on the integration of technology into classroom curriculum for
literacies, inventive thinking, collaboration and real-world online delivery by creating screen casts, simulations and quizzes
productivity. At the end of the workshop, participants will be for online deployment. (K-12, Technologists)
inducted into an online learning network to support their Room: South 310A $125
continued professional development. A valid free Google
account is required to attend this. Participants must know WL19: Adobe Acrobat: Create Customized
their Google username and password to begin the workshop. Course Packs
(K-12, Technologists and Educators) Steve Adler
Room: North 330B $100

WP16: Digital Video Projects: Something for Everyone Participants will learn key workflows and skills for delivering
Michael Thompson curriculum and integrating instruction in a unified digital PDF
environment. Acrobat can integrate a wide collection of files
and document types as well as multimedia and web resources
Educators often wonder which software to use for which project, to customize resources to fit different types of delivery. These
and how to find the time for video projects. Through an overview PDF Documents provide tools for including authentic responses,
of several digital video software titles and how they can be used written and oral communication tools, document processing and
to solve educators’ problems, the workshop will demonstrate interactive media integration to improve instruction and enhance
how they can be used to produce very effective projects for all learning. (K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
levels, from Kindergarten to staff professional development. The Room: South 310B $125
workshop will also explore the uses of digital video to enhance
student reading and to engage them in curricular projects.
Participants will match the software to the type of project they
are developing, and then discuss and demonstrate practical
applications to see how best to integrate projects into the
classroom and/or staff development program.
(K-12, Educators, Media Specialists and Technologists)
Room: North 330C $100

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WL20: Putting Yourself in Web 2.0 WL24: Curriculum 2.0: Engaging Students with
Leslie Fisher 21st Century Tools
Chris Nitti with Hope Kennedy and Jeanne Rogers

Web 2.0 is the buzzword given to the new applications


appearing on the web, such as wikis, blogs and RSS. The Differentiating instruction with Web 2.0 tools is easy using
next generation of web surfers is taking a more active role in applications such as wikis, blogs, Google docs, social book
today’s web content development, and you can be part of it by marking and Flickr. Participants will learn and explore
contributing to, or learning about, the best locations to harvest methods that provide interactivity for learners and instructors.
this information. Participants will leave with an understanding of (K-5, Educators)
wikis, Twitter, blogs, video, social collaboration sites and RSS. Room: South 310G
(K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators) $125
Room: South 310C $125
WL25: Digital Storytelling with Clicker
WL21: CSI-FETC: Computer Forensics for Educators Arnie Abrams
Brent Williams

In this workshop participants will work with digital story starter


Are bad things happening on good computers? Computer templates for Clicker that allow students as young as 1st graders
forensics and data recovery is a fascinating and necessary topic. to create their own digital stories. Participants will learn how
This session will cover procedures, demonstrate techniques and students load in a template that guides them through writing a
show useful tools. You, too, can conduct a computer forensics story, then how they can add words, graphics, still photos and
investigation. Here is how to do it! even video clips to craft a story. A unique aspect of this will be
(K-12, Administrators and Technologists) a way to make digital storytelling interactive, so viewers of the
Room: South 310D $125 story can respond and branch through a story. Examples of
students’ stories will be shared to discuss the educational
WL22: Use of SharePoint Services in benefits of digital storytelling. Participants will take home a
Classroom Curriculum sample template, a trial version of Clicker and a packet of
Missy Atkinson readings on digital storytelling. (K-5, Educators)
Room: South 310H $125

This workshop will teach the basics of creating a SharePoint Thursday, January 22
page including modifying the page to meet specific needs. 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Participants will be able to create basic web pages, calendars
of assignments or dates, links to websites, surveys and
assessments and shared document libraries. Once a SharePoint RF26: Adobe’s Flash: One Plug-in for Audio,
site is developed, time will be spent on developing activities to Video and Interactivity
enhance the curriculum using the resources created to enhance Michael Sawyer
student learning. Participants will be able to deliver curriculum
via SharePoint and allow students/parents access to learning
outside of the classroom. (6-12, Educators) Teachers, technology specialists and district web designers
Room: South 310E $125 use Adobe Flash to create multimedia-rich and interactive
animations for stand-alone programs or the web. Participants
WL23: Podcasting, Blogs, Wikis and will use the timeline to animate objects, create streaming sound
RSS Made Simple controls for the web, create video controls for web digital movies
Rick Reece and use ActionScript to create interactive symbols.
(K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
Room: South 310A $225
Want to learn about all the latest features in web communication?
This workshop will explore ways to harness the power of RSS,
utilize blogs and wikis in education—and how to share that
knowledge through podcasts. Participants will leave with the
skills to create and post actual podcasts, and will receive step-
by-step handouts and sample files to use in their classroom.
(K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
South 310F $125

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RF27: Adobe Visual Communicator 3.0: Live Thursday, January 22
“Green Screened” School TV News Shows Made Easy 8:00 – 11:00 am
Rob Zdrojewski
RA30: Developing 21st Century Learners with
Technology Rich Lessons
Take an inside look at how one school produces daily live school Jennifer Womble
news shows using Adobe Visual Communicator 3.0. Participants
in this workshop will learn how to set up a simple “green
screen” recording studio to begin or improve school TV news
This workshop provides educators with technology integration
programs. Adobe’s Visual Communicator software now makes
skills, resource information, differentiated instructional strategies
school TV production easy and affordable with any size school
and curriculum ideas for the modern classroom. Teachers will
budget. In addition to guided workshop training and examples,
be introduced to the features of SharePoint and Microsoft Office
participants will receive “Rob’s Resource DVD” containing
Professional, including Publisher, and learn how to effectively
training videos, project samples, worksheets and support
use technological tools, including digital cameras, scanners,
materials. View student news shows and class projects at
document cameras and audience response systems. Teachers will
AmherstTechTV.org and find school TV resources dedicated
develop a lesson that integrates technology into their classroom
especially for teachers at SchoolTVmadeEasy.com. Note:
for maximum content delivery and student achievement.
Related Friday workshop FF47 covers specifics on classroom
Teachers will also learn how to make effective decisions about
video projects. (6-12, Educators)
the choice of technologies they utilize in their classrooms, how
Room: South 310B $225
to design effective lessons enhanced by technology and how to
RF28: Building Learning Communities: evaluate technology-enhanced student products. (K-12,
Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
Projects for the Global Classroom Connection Room: South 310D $125
Howie DiBlasi
RA31: Photoshop Elements: Digital Expression
Basics for Educators
Students today are digital natives, and teachers need to provide Linda Dickeson
the curriculum that will accomplish major objectives as well as
encourage the development of creative thinking and problem
solving skills. This workshop focuses on 12 community projects
Learn basic photo corrections (e.g., lighting, color correction,
that help students make a global connection. Participants will
red-eye, healing and scratch removal), understand size and
learn 21st century skills, and engage them in mastering core
resolution issues, work with layers and learn to combine images
curriculum. These projects are models for driving education
for creative classroom project ideas. Participants will practice
change and transforming educational institutions into model
with sample files and leave with motivating curriculum
learning environments that cater to the broadest range of users.
integration ideas. Informative websites that include ideas and
(K-12, Educators, Media Specialists and Technologists)
lesson plans will be shared, along with project samples that
Room: South 310C $225
help students meet standards in many curricular areas.
RF29: Get Your Hands on Server Setup and (K-12, Educators)
Room: South 310F $125
Configuration (Windows)
Gregory Mingo RA32: Podcasting for Administrators
David Futch

During this hands-on workshop participants will be introduced


to proven steps for setting up and configuring a server, then will This workshop is designed for administrators who wish to
get their hands on a server to practice what they’ve learned. understand more about using podcasts in the classroom.
The topics discussed will include the different configurations Participants will create their own podcast using Audacity, a free
necessary for the following type of servers: web, file, print and audio editing program available for Mac and PC, and review the
e-mail. Planning and implementation tips will be shared. All technologies required to implement podcasting in the educational
concepts will be explained in plain English and in ways that are setting. Participants will discuss two distinct and important
easy to understand. This workshop assumes no previous server areas of podcast use in education: how teachers use podcasts
configuration experience. (K-12, Technologists) to enhance instruction; and how teachers and learning leaders
Room: South 310E $225 can use podcasts to communicate with stakeholders.
(K-12, Administrators and Technologists)
Room: South 310G $125

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RA33: Electronic Excitement in the Elementary RA37: See Your Way Clear: Visual Literacy and
Science Classroom 21st Century Skills
Allen Anderson Lynell Burmark

Participants in this workshop will learn how to teach science in It’s no longer enough for students to read and write text. This
the classroom utilizing different applications that can also be workshop examines education’s role in a primarily visual world,
helpful for other subject areas. Multiple examples of basic and how teaching visual literacy (consuming and producing
programs will be shared along with how the Internet can make image-rich content) can enhance learning in K-12 classrooms
the curriculum in any classroom come alive! Learn how to and improve students’ career options. From print materials to
enhance and simplify teaching. (K-6, Educators) computer-based presentations and myriad graphical websites,
Room: South 310H $125 learn how an image-rich curriculum can reach more students
than traditional text-based, verbal instruction.
RA34: Come Explore Thinkfinity (K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
Susan Lancaster Room: North 330D $100

Thursday, January 22
Thinkfinity is a free web site that offers more than 55,000 12:00 – 3:00 pm
state-of-the-art educational and literacy resources for K-12
teachers, students and parents. National content partners in
English, math, social studies, science, economics and the arts RP38: CSI-FETC: Computer Forensics for Educators
and humanities offer enriching standards-based content lessons, Brent Williams
quality resources and engaging student activities. The newest
content partner, the Smithsonian, provides access for
participants to investigate their vast collection of historical This is a repeat of workshop WL21. For description, see page 16.
artifacts. This workshop will offer a hands-on opportunity for $125
participants to examine the site, discover student interactives
and explore the richness of the resources with a knowledgeable RP39: Podcasting, Blogs, Wikis and RSS
guide. Participants in this workshop will return to their schools Made Simple
with a treasure of valuable resources to contribute to their Rick Reece
school communities. (K-12, Educators)
Room: North 330A $100
This is a repeat of workshop WL23. For description, see page 16.
RA35: Putting Yourself in Web 2.0 $125
Leslie Fisher
RP40: Introduction to Podcasting for Educators
David Futch
This is a repeat of workshop WL20. For description, see page 16.
Room: North 330B $100
Learn how to make a classroom podcast using Audacity, a free
RA36: Introduction to Computer Networking for software application for the Mac or PC. This workshop will begin
Educators: Networks Explained with a brief overview of a podcast and the requirements needed
Bill Fleischman to listen to one, followed by basics on how to locate podcasts
on the web that cover topics from professional development to
learning a new language. Participants will review short segments
This workshop will describe the concepts and identify the of student- and teacher-produced podcasts to understand the
equipment necessary to understand and build computer networks. classroom application, and close with a focus on the creation of
Networking protocols, topologies and equipment will be the podcast. Participants will explore available resources for
explained in ways that are easy to understand. Planning and “pod-safe” music and sounds with a special focus on copyright
implementation tips will be discussed. This workshop assumes in the digital age. (K-12, Technologists and Educators)
no previous networking experience. (K-12, Administrators, Room: South 310G $125
Educators, Media Specialists and Technologists)
Room: North 330C $100

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RP41: iMovie: Making Movies in the Classroom RP45: i-SAFE Internet Safety Education
Sylvia Hernandez with Margaret Allsopp Professional Development Program (includes
i-SAFE Certification and Certificate)
Jonathan King, Sponsored by FAEDS
Engage your students using a project-based learning approach
by making videos in the classroom. This workshop addresses
how making videos can be integrated in all K-20 curricula and As we enable a superior tech-savvy generation and meet their
how students can creatively demonstrate their knowledge needs in a knowledge-based global society, best practices in
through movies. Educators will learn to import and edit video technology education must go beyond filtering and include a
clips, edit the movie, create titles and transitions, as well as proactive, integrated effort to address Internet safety and
save and share their project. In addition, participants will learn responsible use issues that undermine positive learning
the basics of project management and how to evaluate the environments: ease of access to inappropriate material; cyber
process and final outcome of the project through rubrics bullying and cyber predation; easy means for plagiarism and
for both teachers and students. (K-12, Educators) intellectual property theft; emerging cyber security issues; and
Room: South 310H $125
identity theft and tracking. i-SAFE offers a dynamic educational
RP42: Collaborating Online Using Adobe Tools program that enables youth to acquire and exercise the critical
Nancy Parker thinking skills essential to making responsible, informed
decisions when confronted with online dangers. This nationwide,
Congressionally-funded initiative provides free professional
development and K-12 curriculum to participating schools. Session
Adobe tools enable education stakeholders to save time, fuel
participants will be provided with an overview of relevant Internet
and paper—and be more productive—by collaborating and
safety and responsible use issues, current research and statistics,
working together on forms, presentations, projects, plans and
insight into program updates including new professional
documents in real time, without concern for distance or location.
development options and steps to i-SAFE program implementation.
This workshop will show you some of these new tools and Room: North 330D $100
engage you in your first team project. Participants should have a
wireless-enabled laptop with web browser and latest versions of
the following free plug-ins installed: Adobe Acrobat Reader,
Friday, January 23
Flash Player, and Shock Wave. 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
(K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
Room: North 330A $100 FF46: Web Expression: An Introduction to Web
Design Using Adobe’s Web Suite
RP43: Grant Writing 101: You Have Seen Michael Sawyer
Something You Want; How Do You Get It?
Jennifer Womble
This is a repeat of workshop WF01. For full description, see
page 13.
New and emerging technologies are tremendous tools for $225
engaging students and fostering learning, but how do we afford
these technological tools? Grant writing is one way to earn the FF47: Adobe Visual Communicator 3.0:
money you need to make your technology integration dream “Green Screened” Classroom Video Projects
come true! Participants will learn how to search for technology
Across the Curriculum Made Easy
grants and pick up tips on how to apply successfully. Learn from
Rob Zdrojewski
a classroom teacher who has earned more than $1,655,000 to
improve technology and equity for all students in the classroom.
(K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
Room: North 330B $100 Participants will learn how to set up a simple green screen
studio to record student video projects, and upload safely to
RP44: Computer Networking: Beyond the Basics SchoolTube.com for sharing online. Adobe’s Visual Communicator
Bill Fleischman makes “tapeless” class video productions easy and affordable
on any size school budget. The software provides a teleprompter,
video creation capabilities, and an entire library of customizable
This workshop discusses the advanced concepts of network graphics, effects, titles, music and templates. It uses advanced
administration. Topics will include: caching, viruses, traffic green screen technology and runs on a common desktop or
management, security, e-mail, back-ups, addressing, filtering laptop PC (or Intel-based Macs running Boot Camp) along with a
(http, mail, chat, ftp), firewalls, Internet, WAN protocols and FireWire camcorder or webcam. In addition to guided workshop
network management. Participants should have an understanding training and examples, participants will receive “Rob’s Resource
of Local Area Networking and some understanding of Novell, DVD” containing training videos, project samples, worksheets
WindowsNT or AppleShare. and support materials. (6-12, Educators)
(K-12, Educators, Media Specialists and Technologists) Room: South 310B $225
Room: North 330C $100

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FF48: Creating Dynamic Websites with FA51: Transforming Teaching and Learning in
Dreamweaver, MySQL and PHP a Flat World
Jamey Osborne Jennifer Womble

Participants will learn the fundamental aspects of creating web What is the “right stuff” to teach digital natives and how can we
applications that interact with databases. This workshop will integrate these 21st century skills and global attitudes into our
take participants through a step-by-step workflow to develop classrooms? Come hear about steps being taken in classrooms
dynamic websites using the PHP language to communicate with around the country to design activities and environments where
a MySQL database. Participants will configure a lab computer students emerge as passionate global learners. Teachers focus
with PHP and MySQL, then use Dreamweaver to create a sample on engaging students in rigorous content-based activities that
website which can be used as a basis for their own creation. require students to communicate, calculate, compute and
Topics covered include: installation, querying MySQL, searching collaborate creatively. Teachers infuse technological tools to
your database, creating and updating records and restricting build curiosity, let innovation flourish, practice navigation skills
access to parts of your site. (K-12, Administrators, Technologists and explore challenging concepts.
and Educators) (K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
Room: South 310E $225 Room: South 310D $125

FF49: Put Style (Sheets) into Your Web Pages FA52: Podcasting and Beyond for Educators
Rick Reece Charles Moseley with David Futch

Have you ever thought about streamlining your web design? This fast-paced workshop will show participants how to spice up
Participants will learn to improve the look and feel of their a classroom podcast using Audacity, a free software application
websites using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Participants will for the Mac or PC. After reviewing podcast requirements and
utilize CSS for page layout, eliminating tables while making the how to locate them on the web, participants will create a podcast
site more accessible and easy to modify. Participants will leave with a musical introduction, and discuss the use of “pod-safe”
with access to sample files and easy-to-follow step-by-step music and sounds, with special attention given to copyright
instructions. (K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators) rules in the digital age. The workshop will close with a discussion
Room: South 310F $225 of RSS and XML code. Participants will leave knowing the
basics of editing and/or creating the necessary file to syndicate
Friday, January 23 podcasts on such sites as iTunes Music Store.
(K-12, Technologists and Educators)
8:00 – 11:00 am
Room: South 310G $125

FA50: Second Life: Professional Development FA53: Vodcasting with iMovie


Opportunity in Another World Chuck Rivera
David Schneider with Daryl Diamond, David Futch and
Mike Sweeney
Take your podcasts to the highest level: make it a vodcast! Learn
how you can capitalize on this medium to ignite and engage
Second Life can be utilized for professional development, students in the learning and teaching process. Discover the
with many universities and organizations already using it. This “hows” and “whys” in this hands-on integrated workshop that
workshop will help you create an Avatar then guide you through combines the skills of curriculum integration, video production
navigation and communication techniques in this virtual world. and 21st century literacies.
This workshop is for educators who are interested in learning (K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
about Second Life, but have not had the time to learn or been Room: South 310H $125
able to get out of the training module. Participants should
register for and obtain a Second Life account. (6-12, Educators)
Room: South 310C $125

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Friday, January 23 FP57: Digital Booktalks: Transforming Reluctant
12:00 – 3:00 pm into Avid Readers One Book at a Time
Glenda Gunter with Robert Kenny
FP54: Weaving Web 2.0 into Learning:
Train the Trainer
Kari Stubbs Digital Booktalk is a reading intervention tool that utilizes video
book trailers to get students interested in reading, even though
they may be disinterested in the content. Participants will learn
how to pull out important details to create two- to three-minute
How can you train teachers to integrate Web 2.0 tools into
digital trailers that encapsulate the essence of a book. Three
classroom learning? This hands-on workshop highlights training
years of research has shown that coupling this intervention
ideas and resources for integrating global collaboration, student
method with pre-reading and skill development activities makes
e-mail and blogs into the classroom-providing concrete strategies
reading imaginatively engaging and improves the motivation of
for incorporating Web 2.0 in the classroom. This workshop will
reluctant and striving readers. (6-12, Educators)
encourage participants to infuse 21st century tools into learn-
Room: South 310H $125
ing, as well suggest research-based best practices for technology
integration. (K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
Room: South 310C $125 Friday, January 23
4:00 – 7:00 pm
FP55: Engaging Curriculum and Beyond:
Collaborating and Thinking with Digital Tools FL58: Adobe Acrobat: Build Dynamic PDF Portfolios
Norma Jennings with Mijana Lockard and Nancy Kuznicki Steve Adler

Learn to use and explore digital resources that support PDF portfolio development provides educators and students of
collaboration and provide relevance to learners. This hands-on all ages with the ability to showcase, reflect and communicate
workshop will offer opportunities for educators to explore global in an effective personal style. Portfolio delivery is efficient and
collaborative tools. Sample accounts will be provided so provides both the author and reviewer with a rich interactive
participants can create interactive web pages and develop experience integrating all types of media, web and paper assets.
global projects within Think.com’s safe educational setting. Participants will learn the key workflow and techniques for
(K-12, Educators) preparing materials in portfolio development and how to
Room: South 310D $125 effectively create an interactive experience using the latest
Flash and video content for making repurposing of projects
FP56: Technology 101 for Administrators and materials easy. It also gives portfolio authors valuable real-
Who Want and NEED to Know! world experience in developing effective communication and
Cathy Hutchins collaboration in helping to address the next generation of ISTE
Technology Standards for students, teachers and administrators.
(K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
As a principal, you are viewed as the leader of your school, Room: South 310A $125
but when it comes to technology, you’re scrambling. What is
available? What is the latest and greatest? What is the best FL59: Flash Your Video to the World
model and the best price? We have the answers for administrators! Joe Dockery
Come and learn about the most practical instructional tools,
and walk away with a handful of information that will take
administrators to the “leading edge.” This workshop will be a Adobe CS3 has made it easy to post high quality video to your
“show and tell” of the latest technology tools, as well as the school’s website that downloads quickly and works across
standard applications every classroom and school should have. multiple platforms. This fast-paced workshop will teach
(K-12, Administrators) participants how to use Flash and Dreamweaver CS3 to create
Room: South 310G $125 media-rich web pages. Participants will leave with a solid
understanding of how to encode Flash video (.flv) using a
variety of applications and then get it online.
(K-12, Technologists and Educators)
Room: South 310B $125

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FL60: Monday Morning with ePals! How can FL63: Photoshop Elements: Advanced Digital
YOU Get Started? Image Editing and Projects
Kari Stubbs Linda Dickeson

Participants will put training ideas into practice by integrating If you are ready to go beyond cropping and red-eye correction
global collaboration, student e-mail and blog tools into classroom in Photoshop Elements, and learn some incredible (and easy)
learning. This workshop highlights free teaching elements for techniques that students can use for creative and engaging
elementary, middle and high school classrooms that are available classroom projects, then this workshop is for you. Topics will
through ePals! This workshop benefits classroom teachers, include combining images, clone stamping, working with layers
library media specialists and computer teachers who are (especially adjustment layers), creative brush shapes, custom
considering integrating e-mail and blogs into their schools, or shapes, photo collages and more.
who have already started the process. (K-12, Educators)
(K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators) Room: South 310F $125
Room: South 310C $125
FL64: Turbo Charging Your Computer Lab Projects
FL61: Interactive Assessment for ALL Students: Charles Moseley
Using Student Remote Systems in the Classroom
Jennifer Bonamo
Have you ever wondered how you could add a little zip to those
skills-based computer lab projects? The answer lies in learning
This workshop will highlight using Student Response Systems to how to turbo charge your computer lab projects. This workshop
assess students within the classroom immediately during key will focus on proven strategies that make projects in the computer
lessons, activities, reviews and tests. The presenter will share lab come to life. Find out how to make keyboarding cool, word
first-hand experiences with using these systems in her fourth processing wonderful, spreadsheets spectacular, Internet
grade classroom. We all have students who are too shy to answer research resounding, graphics manipulation marvelous, podcasts
questions, but when this system is in place, all students powerful and videocasts vivacious.
participate. Additionally, teachers have instant access to student (K-12, Administrators, Educators and Technologists)
comprehension of any topic they are teaching and the students Room: South 310G $125
love it! (K-12, Educators)
Room: South 310D $125
FL65: Final Cut Pro: Stimulate Creative iMagination
Chuck Rivera
FL62: Enhance Your Science and Math Curriculum
Using Spreadsheets in the Classroom
John Hopkins Learn how to maximize the teaching and learning experience
using Final Cut Pro, professional editing software. Through a
project-based learning approach, participants will discover how,
Participants will learn the basics of using Excel as spreadsheet with the right tool, video storytelling can present curriculum that
and database tools in the math and science classroom. This will inspire creative possibilities and ignite student achievement.
workshop will focus first on the basics of Excel and then on (6-12, Technologists and Educators)
activities that show how to integrate the use of spreadsheets and Room: South 310H $125
databases into the core subject areas. Participants will leave
with ideas on how to use these tools in the classroom to engage Saturday, January 24
students. (K-12, Educators) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Room: South 310E $125
SF66: Adobe Dreamweaver: Make More with
Less Effort
Michael Sawyer

In this follow-up to Web Expression (WF01, page 13, or FF46,


page 19), teachers, school technology specialists and district web
designers will use Dreamweaver to create multimedia-rich and
interactive web pages. Participants will use Dreamweaver’s layout
tools, and behaviors, CSS and Timeline panels to create a web
page. Participants will arrange pages using layers, create spans to
represent objects and write Java Script without writing code.
(K-12, Administrators, Technologists and Educators)
Room: South 310A $225

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SF67: Photoshop Premiere Elements 4.0: SA71: Paint Shop Pro Photo: The Student-Friendly
Movie Making Photo Editor
Sara Martin Jennifer Bonamo

Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of creating Paint Shop Pro Photo is the perfect student image editing
videos using Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0. During this program. It is easy enough to use for students learning how to
project-based class, skills will be mastered as each person edit their first photo, as well as a wonderful teacher tool for
creates their own video based on curricular standards. Student constructing image rich presentations. Come learn how you can
examples of school projects will be introduced and ideas for use Paint Shop Pro Photo with elementary and middle school
sharing videos, including uploading to the Internet, will be students to create artistic images and edit basic images, as well
covered. Also discussed will be the benefits of video production, as edit images yourself for presentations and web pages. Paint
its challenges and classroom production tips. Participants are Shop Pro Photo is an asset in the classroom and much easier to
encouraged to bring video clips and still photos on flash drives use than most photo editing software programs. Participants will
or CDs to create a video of their own. (K-8, Educators) view student work that is published on select classroom web
Room: South 310B $225 pages. This workshop is for image-editing beginners.
(K-12, Educators)
SF68: Creating Dynamic Websites with Room: South 310D $125
Dreamweaver, MySQL and PHP
Jamey Osborne SA72: Enhance Your Instruction with Web 2.0 Tools!
David Futch

This is a repeat of workshop FF48. For full description, see page 20.
$225 During this hands-on workshop teachers will learn to understand
and utilize the power of Web 2.0 tools to enhance classroom
Saturday, January 24 instruction and personal professional development. Participants
will be introduced to a vast array of Web 2.0 tools and how
8:00 – 11:00 am these online applications can be used to create learning
communities, share information and mine the web for specific
SA69: Adobe InDesign: Desktop Publishing Crash content. Participants will create their own blog and contribute to
Course for Educators blogs to fully understand their use in the classroom. Participants
Linda Dickeson will also create their own class wiki and enter content to
understand how students can create projects collaboratively.
Finally, participants will learn and apply the power of RSS
Across the nation, journalism, business and multimedia teachers (Really Simple Syndication) and subscribe to blogs, wikis,
and students are using Adobe’s InDesign as the standard tool for podcasts and social bookmarking sites in order to build a body
school newspapers, annuals, flyers, posters, creative writing and of specific content for enhancing classroom instruction.
more. Participants will learn the creative features of this easy-to- (K-12, Educators)
use tool via hands-on guided practice with provided sample Room: South 310G $125
files. Learn how to do a complete multiple page school newsletter,
including master pages, images, text frames, special effects and
SA73: We All Scream for Ustream: An Introduction
more. See how to successfully prepare the project for print and to Video Streaming in Education
export it to an interactive PDF for the web. (6-12, Educators) Mark Wagner
Room: South 310F $125

SA70: First Steps in Your ACTIV World Any classroom lesson can be an episode in your own online
Roseann Withers with Elizabeth Lilly show! Ustream.tv makes it easy for teachers to stream video
onto the web using any computer with a webcam. Create your
free account in minutes and learn tricks, including how to share
This hands-on workshop introduces educators to an engaging, your desktop. Then discover how streaming video can create a
multi-sensory Activboard IWB that allows them to compete with permeable classroom by connecting your students with peers
the world of video games and television. Participants will use and experts around the globe. Participants must be able to
the Activboard as a chalkboard and explore the basic tools of check their e-mail on the web in order to participate.
the main toolbar used when teaching with a flipchart. Participants (K-12, Technologists and Educators)
will also log on to the Promethean website and be guided Room: South 310H $125
through the many different resources available to Activboard
users. Workshop participants will be given a CD containing a
flipchart viewer, several sample flipcharts, interactive websites
and handouts of the material covered in the workshop.
(K-12, Technologists and Educators)
Room: South 310C $125

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Saturday, January 24
12:00 – 3:00 pm GENERAL INFORMATION
E-Mail: info@fetc.org
SP74: Even More ACTIVe Reaction
Roseann Withers with Elizabeth Lilly Phone: 850.219.9600
Fax: 850.219.9610
CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Activate your Activboard flipchart lessons by adding pizzazz
with a theme, a hidden reward, deconstructed text, a web link,
E-Mail: fetc09@compusystems.com
pictures of your own students, mental maps and ongoing Phone: 877.303.0718 or 708.486.0718
assessment. This hands-on demonstration builds upon prior Fax: 708.344.4444
experience of Activboard IWB users. We’ll create a variety of
innovative visual aids to hide/reveal answers. Participants will EXHIBITS AND SPONSORSHIPS
transform a PowerPoint presentation into an interactive flipchart Companies A – K
and add actions to images such as sounds, page turners and Stephanie Chiavaras
page notes. Participants will learn how to add to “my resources”
to the side main tool bar. Workshop participants will be given a E-Mail: schiavaras@1105media.com
CD containing a flipchart viewer, several sample flipcharts, Phone: 508.532.1424
interactive websites and handouts of the material covered in
the workshop. (K-12, Educators) Companies L – Z
Room: South 310C $125 Patrick Gallagher
E-Mail: pgallagher@1105media.com
SP75: Web Books: They’re Easy and Fun to Make
Janet Caughlin Phone: 508.634.3525
PRESS
E-Mail: info@fetc.org
Creating web books is fun and easy! This workshop will
demonstrate how students can create web books using Phone: 850.219.9600
WebBlender, PowerPoint and Word. Participants will create Fax: 850.219.9610
books in each format and will leave with an understanding of
why web books work. (K-12, Educators) HOUSING
Room: South 310D $125 E-Mail: thc@housingregistration.com
Phone: 888.665.1376 or 801.505.5259
SP77: Learning to Network; Networking to Learn
Mark Wagner Fax: 801.355.8019

There are always new web tools, but it’s more important to
become part of an online learning network than to master any FETC ADVISORY BOARD
specific tool. Learn how tools such as blogs, social networks, Bob Bedford, Emergent Design and Development
social microblogs (like Twitter) and more can all support
Helen Blanch, Miami-Dade County Schools
personal learning. This session focuses on the overriding
importance of making connections and making contributions, Deb deVries, Pearson
regardless of the tool being used. Leave with concrete steps Geoff Fletcher, T.H.E. Journal
for building your own personal learning network. Ted Hasselbring, Vanderbilt University
(K-12, Technologists and Educators)
Room: South 310H $125 John Kuglin, Eagle-Vail School District
Wendy LaDuke, 1105 Media, Inc.
Larry Nanns, Hillsborough County Schools
Kimberly Quinn, K12
Coni Rechner, Discovery Education
Mark Stevens, NEA Member Benefits

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
Florida Association for Computers in Education (FACE)
Florida Association of Educational Data Systems (FAEDS)
Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME)
Florida Associate for Supervision and Curriculum
Development (FASCD)
Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders (FCITL)

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FETC 2009 EXHIBITORS (as of 10/20/08)

2Know! Classroom Response System Cengage Learning ExploreLearning


3 LCD Centurion Technologies, Inc. FACTS.org
3Com Corporation CERTIPORT, Inc. Faronics Technologies
3M Visual Systems Chief Manufacturing Fiddlehead
3MRT Cisco Systems FileMaker, Inc.
8e6 Technologies ClickTeam LLC FirstClass, a division of Open Text
A+ Images, Inc. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Fischler School of Education &
AAL COMPanion Corp: Alexandria/Big6Turbo Human Services
Absolute Software CompassLearning Flagler/Brighthouse
Academic Superstore Computrac Interactive Solutions Florida Department of Education:
AccuCut Connections Unlimited FCAT Explorer
AccuWeather Educational Division Contrax Florida Educational Tools
Achieve Technology Contrax Furnishings, Inc. Florida State University:
Adaptive Curriculum Corel Corporation College of Information
Adobe Systems, Inc. CPSI Florida Virtual School
ADX Technologies CrossPointe Follett Software Company
AIM Education (Formerly School CrossTech Corporation Fortres Grand Corporation
Specialty Media) CTL Coporation Fourier Systems
Aladdin Knowledge Systems Curriculum Associates Franklin Electronic Publishers
Alliedtek Custom Educational Furniture, LLC FreshiFilms
AlphaSmart, A Renaissance Learning Brand CustomGuide, Inc. Frog Publications, Inc.
Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc. DakTech Froguts
Amer.com Dell, Inc. Frontrow for Active Learning
American Education Corporation Demco, Inc. FTC Publishing
Angel Learning, Inc. Destination Knowledge Fujitsu Computer Systems
Apangea Learning Digital Learning FullSail: Real World Education
Apperson Education Products Digitech Funds for Learning, LLC
APTE, Inc. Disc Makers Future Media Concepts
Aptiris, Inc. Discovery Education Gaggle.Net, Inc.
Aspen Learning, Inc. Dukane Corporation Gale
Astaro DynaVox GBC Education Products
Astronauts Memorial Foundation Earley Learning Systems, Inc. Genevalogic
Atomic Learning EBSCO Publishing Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Audio Enhancement eChalk GovConnection
Audio Visual Innovations, Inc. Edline: Jackson Software Grade.com
Auralog: Tell Me More EdOptions Grafco, Inc.
AutoSkill International, Inc. Educate Kids Gravic, Inc.
AverMedia Technologies Education Week Great Source Education Group
AVRover Educational Learning Systems, Inc. GXB Interactive
Award Publishing Ltd. EducationCity.com Happy Feet-Fluid-Filled Insoles, Inc.
AWE Educator Concepts, Inc. Harcourt School Publishers-
Azusa Pacific University Houghton Mifflin
Edulink
Barnum Software Hayes e-Government Resouces
EduPlatform: Dreyfus Association
Beacon Educator Hayes Software Systems
Edustructures, Inc.
Headsprout
Blackboard, Inc. Eduware, Inc.
Hearlihy
Blue Raven Technologies Eiki International, Inc.
Help Me 2 Learn Company
BMS Business Machine Security eInstruction
Hewlett Packard
Bound to Stay Bound Books Electronic Classrooms of Florida
Higher Ground
Brainchild Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc. H-ITT, LLC
BrainPOP Elluminate Holmquist Educational Consultants
Bretford Elmo USA Corporation Holt McDougal-Rinehart & Winston
Brother International Emtec, Inc. Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology
Bytes of Learning Encore Broadcast Sales Howard Technologies
ByteSpeed Encyclopaedia Britannica I Support Learning, Inc.
Calypso Control Systems EON Design Ignite! Learning
Cambium Learning Technologies, Inc. ePals, Inc. Imagenow by Perceptive Software
CAMCOR, Inc. Epson Impact Education
CampusTech, Inc. eRate 360 Solutions InFocus
Campusware eSchool News InfoSource Learning
CCV Software Etech Group Ink & Toner USA
CDW-G Excelsior Software, Inc. Innovations for Learning
CDX Exlogica, Inc. Inquire Learning
*Company name in bold denotes show sponsorship.

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Insight Public Sector Nystrom: Division of Herff Jones, Inc. Snap Surveys
Inspiration Software, Inc. OdysseyWare, Inc. Softchalk, LLC
Intel Education Okapi Educational Publishing, Inc. Software Answers, Inc.
Interactive Speech Solutions Okidata Americas, Inc. Software Express
internetsafety.com OnCourse Systems for Education Sophos
IVCI, LLC One2OneMate Southern Business Communications
Jaeger Oracle Academy Southern Computer Warehouse
K12 Systems, Inc. Orchard Software: A Division of Siboney SP Controls, Inc.
Kaplan K12 Learning Services OverDrive School Download Library Spectrum Industries, Inc.
Ken-A-Vision Mfg. Co., Inc. Panhandle Area Educational Consortium Spectrum K12 School Solutions
Key Curriculum Press PARAT Solutions Sprint
KEYTEC, Inc. ParentLink STI
Knowledge Delivery Systems PASCO Scientific Strategic Transitions, Inc.
Kutoka PBS Education Video Study Island
Lakeshore Learning Materials PBS Teacher Line/WLRN SUN Microsystems
LANDesk Software, Inc. PCS Edventures Sunburst
LanSchool Technologies Pearson SunGard Public Sector
Learning Express PEPPM Technology Bidding & Purchasing Sweat Monkey
Leaning Labs, Inc. Pexagon Technology Swift Optical
Learning Multi-Systems Plasco ID TANDBERG
Learning Objects, Inc. Plato Learning Target
Learning Services PolyVision Corporation Taylor Associates: Reading Plus
Learning.com Pro-Bind TeacherWeb, Inc.
LearningWare, Inc. Promethean, Inc. TeachLogic, Inc.
LearnKey, Inc. Promolocker Tech4Learning, Inc.
Lexmark International ProQuest Company Technology & Learning
Lifetime Memory Products QOMO Hite Vision Test Prep Systems
Lightspeed Systems, Inc. Quia Corporation Test Tools, Inc.
LightSPEED Technologies, Inc. Qwizdom, Inc. Texas Instruments
Lincoln Interactive QWK2LRN The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN)
Logical Choice Technologies R.T. Johnson Company, Inc. T.H.E. Journal
Logista of Orlando & Tampa Rand McNally Education The National Transcript Center
Logitech Read Naturally Inc. The Princeton Review
Longhouse Software Ready ANIMATOR The Teachers Corner.com
Luidia, Inc. Recorded Books Thinkgate
Lumens Integration Rediker ThirdWave Learning
M & A Technology Renaissance Learning Tiger Woods Foundation
Mackin Library Media RenWeb School Management Software Toledo Furniture
Matchware, Inc. Rhymes ‘n’ Times Tom Snyder Productions
McGraw Hill Education Riverside Scientific, Inc. Troxell Communications
McGraw Hill Education/CTB RM Educational Software Turning Technologies
McGraw Hill Education/Glencoe Rocky Mountain Ram, LLC Turnitin.com
McGraw Hill Education/Learning Tech Rosetta Stone: Fairfield Language Tech Tyler Technologies, Inc.
McGraw Hill Education/Mack Millan SAFARI Montage by Library Video United Data Technologies
McGraw Hill Education/SRA SAM Learning University of Florida: College of Education
McGraw Hill Education/Wright Group Samsung Opto-Electronics, Inc. USA Test Prep
MediaTech, Inc. Saxon Publishers USA Today
Media-X Systems, Inc. Saywire Vantage Learning
Meru Networks, Inc. Scantron Corporation Vernier Software & Technology
Micrograms Software Scholastic Administrator: QED Vicro Manufacturing Corporation
Midwest Technology Products Scholastic, Inc. Walt Disney Corporation:
Mimio School Center Disney Youth Programs
MIND Research Institute School Check IN WeatherBug
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics School Fusion Wilkes University
Monarch Teaching Technologies School Specialty Wireless eSystems, Inc.
MooreCo, Inc. School Technology Resources Wireless Generation
MPC/Gateway School Town Wizcom Technologies
Multimedia & Internet @ Schools School Web Lockers World Book, Inc.
Namescape Corporation School World Write Reflections
National Science Teachers Association SchoolNet, Inc. Writer Learning Systems
NBC News Schoolwires, Inc. X2 Development Corporation
NComputing, Inc. Sea World and Busch Gardens Xerox Corporation
NetSupport, Inc. Shaw Phillips Learning Associates XETA Technologies
netTrekker d. i. Skyward, Inc. Xirrus
Neufeld Learning Systems, Inc. SMART Technologies Zaner-Bloser Educational Publishers
New Century Education Corporation Smiley’s Audio-Visual, Inc. Zarbeco, LLC
New Dimension Media Smoothwall
*Company name in bold denotes show sponsorship.

26 FETC 2009 JANUARY 21 – 24, 2009 WWW.FETC.ORG


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TRAVEL / HOUSING INFORMATION

HOTELS TRAVEL OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS


Hotel reservations can be made through the FETC Housing Travel Leaders (formerly Carlson Wagonlit) is pleased to be the
Bureau. Please do not call the hotel, as you will be redirected official travel agency for FETC 2009. Enjoy these advantages
to the FETC Housing Bureau. when booking through Travel Leaders:
!Convenience of reserving both airline and rental car arrange-
THREE WAYS TO RESERVE YOUR HOUSING ments with one call
!Online: If you are securing your housing reservations with a
!Full mileage credit for all frequent flyer members
credit card, you can reserve your room online at www.fetc.org.
!Easy payment by most major credit cards
!US Mail/Fax: A downloadable FETC housing form is available
online at www.fetc.org. You can complete this form Contact Travel Leaders Monday through Friday,
and mail to: Housing Connection, 175 S. West Temple, Suite 8:30 am to 5:30 pm EST.
140, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, or fax it to: 801.355.8019. Phone: 850.893.6200 or 800.367.7709
Fax: 850.893.6201
!Phone: Reservations can also be made via phone Monday
through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MST, by calling
888.665.1376 or 801.505.5259.
DISCOUNTED CAR RENTAL
Avis Car Rental is offering special car rental rates for FETC
PAYMENT INFORMATION 2009 attendees by using the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD),
K184535. Reservations can be made by calling 800.331.1600
!Credit Card: If you are securing your housing with a credit
or online at www.avis.com.
card you can do so through the FETC website (www.fetc.org) or
by calling the housing connection.
DISCOUNTED AIRFARE
!If paying by check: Please send your check and a cover letter
American Airlines is offering FETC 2009 attendees a discount of
with your company/school’s name and address, the name of the
5% off the lowest applicable fare for travel dates of January 19 –
person(s) the reservation(s) is for, and the contact person’s
26, 2009, with the promotion code A7419AN and mentioning
name, e-mail, and phone number. Checks should be made
the FETC 2009 Conference. Reservations can be made by con-
payable to Housing Connection and mailed to 175 S. West
tacting Travel Leaders, or by contacting American Airlines directly.
Temple, Suite 140, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
Continental Airlines is offering FETC 2009 attendees a graduated
Checks will not be accepted after December 15, 2008.
discount: 2% for tickets less than $399; 5% for tickets $399-
If a reservation paid for by check is canceled, a $25 service
$749 and 15% for tickets $750 and up-for travel dates
fee will be applied to each canceled hotel reservation after
January 17 – 19, 2009, with the promotion code ZEND, and
December 22, 2008.
Agreement Code BE698P. Reservations can be made
!Housing reservations being secured with all other forms of by contacting Travel Leaders or by contacting Continental
security deposit payments: If you are securing your housing Airlines directly.
reservation with any other form of deposit, please call the
Housing Connection at 888.665.1376, Monday through Friday, SHUTTLE SERVICE
8:00 am to 5:00 pm MST. International callers use
Complimentary shuttle service will be available to transport
801.505.5259.
attendees to and from each of the participating conference
hotels and the Orange County Convention Center during regular
CONTACT INFORMATION conference hours.
Housing Connection
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MST WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE SERVICE
175 S. West Temple, Suite 140
FETC will have a lift-equipped motor coach available during
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
regular conference hours to provide service for wheelchair-
Phone: 888.665.1376 or 801.505.5259
bound attendees between the conference hotels and the
Fax: 801.355.8019
Convention Center.
E-Mail: thc@housingregistration.com

28 FETC 2009 JANUARY 21 – 24, 2009 WWW.FETC.ORG


PARTICIPATING CONFERENCE HOTELS
Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal Hampton Inn Orlando LaQuinta-Jamaican Court Rosen Plaza Hotel
$159 single/$179 double $139 single/double $98 single/double $179 single/double
7800 Universal Blvd. 8900 Universal Blvd. 8300 Jamacian Ct. 9700 International Dr.
(1.5 miles) (1.47 miles) (2.1 miles) (0.3 mile)

Double Tree Castle Hilton Garden Inn International Plaza Westin


$149 single/double $159 single/double Resort & Spa $239 single/double
8629 International Dr. 6850 Westwood Blvd. $145 single/double 9501 Universal Blvd.
(1.5 miles) (1.9 miles) 10100 International Dr. (0.1 mile)
(1.3 miles)

Embassy Suites South Holiday Inn Convention Center Wyndham Orlando


$145 single/double $121 single/double Marriott Courtyard I-Drive $139 single/double
8978 International Dr. 8214 Universal Blvd. $158 single/double 8001 International Dr.
(1.17 miles) (2.2 miles) 8600 Austrian Ct. (2.3 mile)
(1.7 miles)

Embassy Suites I-Drive Jamaican Homewood Suites Hotel I-Drive


Court $149 single Residence Inn SeaWorld
$145 single/double 8745 International Dr. International Free Internet Access
8250 Jamacian Ct. (1.5 miles) $156 single/double
(1.17 miles) 11000 Westwood Blvd.
Paid Internet Access
(2.1 miles)
Hyatt Place
Grand Vacation Club $155 single/double Breakfast
SeaWorld-Hilton 8741 International Dr. Rosen Centre Hotel
$139 single/$169 double (1.5 miles) $209 single/double Fitness Center
6924 Grand Vacations Way 9840 International Dr.
(2.34 miles) (0.1 mile) Kitchenette

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Pre-Registration Registration
CONFERENCE FEES On or before 12/19/08 After 12/19/08
Full Conference Registration Fee (3 Days) $215 $265
Single Day (Choose One) Thursday/Friday/Saturday $140 $175

THREE-DAY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REGISTRATION QUESTIONS


FEE INCLUDES: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CST
!Opening and Closing Sessions !Beverage Breaks Phone: (Toll Free) 877.303.0718
!Eye-Opening Keynote Sessions !Opening Reception 708.486.0718
!Featured Speaker Sessions !Exhibit Hall Entry Fax: 708.344.4444
!All Concurrent Sessions E-Mail: fetc09@compusystems.com

Workshops are not included in the full conference registration


and vary based on length and format of workshop. Prices for
PAYMENT INFORMATION
workshops are listed individually with the workshop listing in !Check: Make checks payable to FETC. FETC’s federal tax ID
this brochure and online at www.fetc.org. FETC offers a discount number is 20-4583700.
of $25 off of a full conference registration for each three-hours !Purchase Order: Multiple registrations may be included on
of workshops taken, up to a maximum discount of $75. one purchase order; however, a separate registration form must
Conference + Workshop packages are outlined below. be completed for each conference attendee. A copy of the
purchase order must accompany the registrations or the
CONFERENCE + WORKSHOP PACKAGES purchase order number and billing information must be
Discount off full conference registration with: included on the form when mailing or faxing registrations.
Purchase of 3 workshop hours $25 Enter the purchase order number as the form of payment
Purchase of 6 workshop hours $50 when registering online and paying with a PO.
Purchase of 9 workshop hours $75 !VISA/MC/AMEX: These credit cards are accepted by mail, fax,
online and on-site as payment for registration and/or workshops.
HOW TO REGISTER
Online: www.fetc.org CANCELLATION POLICY
Fax: 708.344.4444 Requests for refunds or purchase order cancellations must
Mail: ATTN: FETC 2009 be made in writing and postmarked by December 19, 2008.
PO Box 522 No refunds will be given on-site or after this date. Refunds or
Brookfield, IL 60513-0522 cancellation requests will be subject to a $50 administrative
fee. Please submit your cancellation in writing to
FETC CONFERENCE AND fetc09@compusystems.com, or fax 708.344.4444.
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CST
ATTN: FETC 2009
PO Box 522
Brookfield, IL 60513-0522
Phone: 877.303.0718 or 708.486.0718
Fax: 708.344.4444
E-Mail: fetc09@compusystems.com

REGISTRATION SPONSORED BY

30 FETC 2009 JANUARY 21 – 24, 2009 WWW.FETC.ORG


FETC 2009 REGISTRATION FORM January 21–24, 2009

First Name Last Name Title

Primary Address City State Zip/Postal Code

School / Organization County/District

Daytime Phone E-mail Address (Your e-mail address is used to communicate with you about your registration, related
products and services, and offers from select vendors. Refer to our privacy policy at
www.1105media.com/privacy.aspx for additional information.)

CONFERENCE PRICING PRE-REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION


ON-SITE REGISTRATION
(before or on 12/19/08) (After 12/19/08)

Full Conference Registration Fee $215 $265 $265

Single Day Fee Thursday/Friday/Saturday (circle one) $140 $175 $175

Discount Packages available during Pre, Late and On-site Registration DISCOUNT OFF FULL REGISTRATION FEE

Full Conference Registration Discount with purchase of 3/6/9 workshop hours $25/$50/$75

Promo Code: $

Please use the letter/number code when registering for workshops. (Example: WF01)
If your first choice is filled, we will make every attempt to give you your alternate choice.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Fees are listed individually in this brochure. Full payment required to reserve your seat.
Charge My Credit Card Visa MC AMEX
WORKSHOP SELECTION 1ST 2ND WORKSHOP
CHOICE CHOICE FEE Card Number

WEDNESDAY, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. WA WA $


Expiration Date
JANUARY 21 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. WP WP $
Name of Cardholder
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. WF WF $
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. WL WL $ Signature of Cardholder

THURSDAY, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. RA RA $ Check/Money Order Enclosed (Please make checks payable to FETC,
JANUARY 22 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. RP RP $ FEIN # 20-4583700, U.S. funds only.)

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. RF RF $ Invoice My Institution (Please submit a separate registration form for each
FRIDAY, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. FA FA $ person on the Purchase Order. You must include a copy of the Purchase
Order with the registration form(s). A requisition number will not be
JANUARY 23 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. FP FP $ accepted.
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. FF FF $
Purchase Order Number
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. FL FL $
Please mail invoice to
SATURDAY, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. SA SA $
JANUARY 24 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. SP SP $ Organization
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. SF SF $
Address

Conference Fee $
City State Zip
Total Workshop Registration Fee $
Discount for purchase of ___workshop hours $ Mailing address: P.O. Box 522, Brookfield, IL 60513-0522
Toll free: 877.303.0718 Local and international: 708.486.0718
Promo Code Credit $
Fax: 708.344.4444 E-mail: fetc09@compusystems.com
T OTA L FEE DU E $

DEMOGRAPHICS
General Information: (check all that apply) Sector: (check one) Level: (check one) Position: (check one)
I am a first time attendee at FETC. Public Education Dept/Board of Education: Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent
Please do not release my name to exhibitors. Private Education Federal Administrator (Dean, Director, Manager, etc.)
I would like more information on being a volunteer. Home School State Principal/Asst. Principal
I require special assistance. EdTech Industry Post Secondary: Computer/Technology-Using Educator
Wheelchair Hearing Interpreter Other 4 yr. 2 yr. Media Specialist
Other District: Technologist (Tech/Computer, Coordinator/Specialist,
MIS/IT Network Administrator, etc.)
Would you like to receive a FREE subscription to T.H.E. Journal— Professional Development Instructional Support Staff
a monthly publication focused exclusively on technology in K-12 education? Curriculum Support Non-Instructional Support Staff
ESE Other Student Consultant/Vendor Other
Yes! I wish to receive a FREE subscription to T.H.E. Journal School:
No thank you. Do you evaluate, recommend, specify, or approve the
Pre-K K-5
acquisition of technology products and services?
6-8 9-12
Signature (required) Date
Vocational/Adult Other Yes No
Publisher reserves the right to limit the number of complimentary subscriptions.

Emergency Contact: Phone:

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER ORLANDO, FL 31


January 21– 24, 2009
Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, FL
2 0 0 9

R NO W FOR
REGISTE
IR D SA VINGS!
EARLY B

Master the Technologies and Tools You Need to


Innovate Your Classroom, School and District !

Join the leaders and innovators in K-12 education technology at FETC 2009, the most comprehensive,
progressive K-12 Education Technology conference in the nation! You’ll come away with a blueprint for
adapting to the new demands of teaching and learning—both in and out of the classroom.
!More than 200 concurrent sessions!
!Over 70 full- and half-day workshops highlighting 21st century skills—wikis, blogs, social networking,
virtual learning, podcasting and more!
!Exhibit Hall showcasing 500-plus companies with the latest technologies
!Keynote Philippe Cousteau!

GENERAL INFORMATION EXHIBITS AND SPONSORSHIPS PRESS


E-Mail: info@fetc.org Companies A – K E-Mail: FETCpress@1105media.com
Phone: 850.219.9600 Stephanie Chiavaras Phone: 850.386.9100
Fax: 850.219.9610 E-Mail: schiavaras@1105media.com Fax: 850.368.4396
CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP Phone: 508.532.1424 HOUSING
REGISTRATION Companies L – Z E-Mail: thc@housingregistration.com
E-Mail: fetc09@compusystems.com Patrick Gallagher Phone: 888.665.1376 or
Phone: 877.303.0718 or E-Mail: pgallagher@1105media.com 801.505.5259
708.486.0718 Phone: 508.634.3525 Fax: 801.355.8019
Fax: 708.344.4444

www.fetc.org
January 21– 24, 2009
Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, FL
2 0 0 9
STE R NO W FOR
REGI SA VINGS!
R D
EARLY BI
Master the Technologies and Tools You Need to
Innovate Your Classroom, School and District !

Join the leaders and innovators in K-12 education technology at FETC 2009, the most comprehensive,
progressive K-12 Education Technology conference in the nation! You’ll come away with a blueprint for
adapting to the new demands of teaching and learning—both in and out of the classroom.

GENERAL INFORMATION EXHIBITS AND SPONSORSHIPS PRESS


E-Mail: info@fetc.org Companies A – K E-Mail: FETCpress@1105media.com
Phone: 850.219.9600 Stephanie Chiavaras Phone: 850.386.9100
Fax: 850.219.9610 E-Mail: schiavaras@1105media.com Fax: 850.368.4396
CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP Phone: 508.532.1424 HOUSING
REGISTRATION Companies L – Z E-Mail: thc@housingregistration.com
E-Mail: fetc09@compusystems.com Patrick Gallagher Phone: 888.665.1376 or
Phone: 877.303.0718 or E-Mail: pgallagher@1105media.com 801.505.5259
708.486.0718 Phone: 508.634.3525 Fax: 801.355.8019
Fax: 708.344.4444
www.fetc.org

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ATTENTION – PLEASE ROUTE TO:


" Classroom Teacher
" Curriculum Specialist
" District Administrator
" Instructional Technology Director
" Instructional Media and Library Specialist
" Instructional Support Staff
" Network Administrator
" Principal
" School Administrator
" School Board Member
" Superintendent
" Technologist
" Technology Coordinator
Please help FETC avoid wasteful duplicate mailings.
If you receive more than one copy of this publication,
or notice incorrect information on your address label,
please fax the back cover with your correct address
to 850.219.9610. We will change your information
in our database before our next mailing.

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