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=E-Tech Conference 2008= What I learned | Good Ideas | Good Ideas That Can Be Made Better

What I learned

Technology Ideas

 * 1) I2- Internet 2- allows information to stream at 10 gigabytes...WOW!!
 * [|About I2]
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 * 1) [|Video Competition]** **that allows students to address today's issues using technology.
 * 2) [|World Book Encyclopedia]- Great "primary source" resource
 * 3) [|Educational Online/DVD games] for middle schools science students
 * [[image:dglab.jpg link="http://vital.cs.ohiou.edu/softwarereleases.php"]]

Leadership

 * 1) Collaboration- collaboration with local universities to gain student helpers to help with certain students and small groups
 * 2) [|Grant Opportunities] through E-Tech
 * 3) Reassess Curriculum- design a curriculum that will allows for individuality, but demands certain time frames- [|www.ohioetr.org/etech08]
 * COW- design the curriculum on the wall, then build database that shows timelines for teaching important content.
 * Possible meeting with local city schools
 * Train parents to tutor their own students
 * 1) Programs to administer assessments-
 * Skills Tutor
 * Free online data projectors for OAT and other tests: www.success.ode.k12.oh.us
 * 1) Proposals for Grants- send several copies to at least 10 local companies
 * 2) Workshops- (PBS/WVIZ)
 * The Huron Dig
 * Digital Camera at the Zoo
 * Computer Microscope
 * GPS
 * IPod- podcasting
 * Team TRACK- enabling students to learn how to troubleshoot computer problems for minor school needs
 * 1) Curriculum Mapping
 * Server-side driven, dynamic curriculum map
 * [|Curriculum Map]



Good Ideas

 * 1) [|D3A2] for mapping standards- A MUST!
 * 2) FLASH DRIVES for every teacher- possibly every student (maybe with grant): Use U3 or "Importable Apps" with flash drives
 * 3) Flow Chart EVERYTHING
 * 4) Gyro Mouse- Wireless mouse
 * 5) Saddle Staple-enabled Copier
 * 6) Atomic Learning
 * 7) Web Whacking- I need more info for this one
 * 8) Social Bookmarking
 * 9) Mac Music Lab- [|Garage Band]



Good Ideas That Can Be Made Better

 * 1) Using Google Docs and PPT/Excel files to start mapping curriculum.- Then turning that data into a database that can power a dynamic webpage.
 * Start out completing one map per subject per month during a planning session.