Technology Showcases
"Tomorrows Future"
Future Tech Oregon 2010
Coming this Fall!
Agenda
9:00am - 10:00am - Key Note Presentation (TBA)
10:00am - 10:15am -Tour Exhibits
10:15am -11:00am - Plato (TBA)
11:00am - 12:30pm - Paperless, Cutting Edge, Web-based Keyboarding.
Presented by: Barbara Ellsworth - Ellsworth Publishing Co
Paperless, Web-based Keyboarding: No textbook needed. Since it is online, assign as homework for students who are behind or ill at home. No papers to grade, print, handle, or turn in due to an outstanding Teacher Manager. Automatic grading, scoring, recording; Progress and grades viewed online. no course software to install or maintain. Self-paced. Individualize to fast/slow learners. Special software feature keeps students' eyes on the copy-not keyboard. Internal Message Center between teacher and students--Great for praise, notices, or encouragement. We have free formatting and free Introduction to Microsoft Applications downloadable textbooks. Good keyboarding skills are holding so many students back in technology; they can't keep up in the classroom.
12:30pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch Break/Tour Event
1:00pm - 1:45pm - Keynote Speaker - Edutainment and Convergence: The Future Of Learning, Earning & Living.
Dr. Chris A. Heidelberg III will provide an interactive, upbeat and informative presentation that will define edutainment and convergence, the guiding principles behind edutainment and convergence, and how edutainment and convergence has already transformed learning, business and the global village. At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
•provide a definition of edutainment and convergence to anyone and provide concrete examples;
•will know the historical context behind edutainment and convergence;
•will be able to identify the guiding principles of edutainment and convergence;
•will be able to engage in the implementation of an edutainment and convergence approach at the micro-level and the macro-level;
•will understand the importance of the learner-educator-researcher-trainer collaborative continuum in the learning process;
• will understand the power of interactivity and entertainment techniques as part of the learning production process, and
•will learn and demonstrate at least three ways to utilize and understand convergence tools and devices in the classroom and outside of the classroom for learners as part of the collaboration process.
Presented by: Brian Duggan– Carnegie Learning
3:15pm - 4:00pm - Tour Event
4:00pm - 4:45pm Presentation (TBA)
4:45pm - 5:00pm - Conclude conference.
Sponsors
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Carnegie Learning is a leading publisher of secondary and postsecondary math curricula software and text solutions that are helping all students everywhere to learn math. These solutions are based on over 20 years of proven research into how students really learn and have consistently shown significant improvement on student learning. Learn more abot Carnegie Learning at www.carnegielearning.com |
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If your school system is in need of implementing small or large scale technology plans, CIM’s experienced staff can help you meet your objectives. CIM can provide your school with solutions that are easy to use from a teacher |
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Web-Based Keyboarding by Ellsworth Publishing Company has these advantages: NO course software to install or maintain. Self paced. NO papers to grade, print, handle, or turn in. (You can print if you get lonesome for papers.) Individualize to fast/slow learners. Progress and Grade Reports viewed from the internet. Special software feature prevents students from taking their eyes off the copy to look at keyboard or screen. Internal Message Center to send messages of encouragement or praise to students and receive replies. Nuts ‘n’ Bolts of Formatting and Introduction to Microsoft Applications textbooks free to customers. $$Reasonably priced. Learn more about us at www.ellsworthpublishing.com |
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For over 45 years PASCO has been guided by just one mission: to provide educators worldwide with innovative solutions for teaching science.Back in 1964, our journey began with a science fair project and a small operation in a garage. Today, PASCO is the global leader in developing technology-based solutions for hands-on science, serving educators and students in more than 100 countries around the world. Over all those years, we have had the chance to work with dedicated science educators from every corner of the globe. We appreciate every one of you who takes on this great responsibility to engage your students in science and improve science literacy. Our team of almost 200 former teachers, educational researchers, engineers and many more are equally dedicated to improving student success in science education, and are ready to support you. Together we can help you create a 21st century science learning experience where ever in the world you may be. Learn more about us at www.pasco.com |
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Welcome to PLATO Learning! As the first and most innovative educational technology company, we continue to lead in providing prescriptive, personalized instruction, technology-based teaching tools, and standards-driven assessment and data management to facilitate continuous academic improvement for K–adult learners. Our commitment: Inspired Solutions for Teaching and Learning: Learn more about us at www.plato.com |
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TurningPoint audience response system integrates 100% into Microsoft PowerPoint and allows audiences and students to participate in presentations or lectures by submitting responses to interactive questions using a ResponseCard keypad or other hand-held/computer devices. Using a TurningPoint audience response system, your PowerPoint presentations become powerful data collection and assessment tools that collect real-time audience responses and dramatically improves productivity and results for your business or educational organization. Author, deliver, assess and report without ever leaving PowerPoint. Engage participants, assess learning, gather data, or enhance presentations with TurningPoint. Learn more about us at www.turningtechnologies.com |
Supporting Sponsors
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eSchool News covers education technology in all its aspects--from legislation and litigation, to case studies, to purchasing practices and new products. First published in March of 1998, eSchool News is a monthly print newspaper providing the news and information necessary to help K-20 decision-makers successfully use technology and the internet to transform North America's schools and colleges and achieve their educational goals. Learn more about us at www.eschoolnews.com |
