Education and Technology
Beverly T. Bearden, College Park Elementary, Atlanta, Georgia
Overview: Follow a "step-by-step" process for involving students with technology
Internet Safety: Students and Teachers at Risk
Sallye Martin, East Fayette Elementary, Fayette County, Georgia
Overview: Are you and your students "safe" while surfing the Internet? You should know. See what one educator did about the problem.
netTrekker Beats Google Every Time
Melanie Brent,
Christ the King School,
Atlanta, Georgia
Overview: There is more than one way to find information on the Internet. Read how one educator helps students use the Internet to do research.
Video Production for Everyone
Craig Ham, Westminster Preparatory School, Augusta, Georgia
Overview: Movies have always amazed us; but they also provide and excellent opportunity for sparking student creativity and developing curriculum objectives
Get Gizmos Great Graphic Simulations for Math
Gordon Presley,
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
Overview: Find out how to get slick professional graphic simulations that enhance math education in a LCD projector classroom and that your students can access from their home computers.
GPB’s Video Streaming – An Innovative Teaching Tool for Georgians!
Tess Keller, Fayetteville, Ga.
Overview: Read to find out how one teacher discovered the ease of use and immense capabilities of Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Video Streaming.
Blogging, Fears Relieved
Judy Harden, Thomasville Ga. Pathways
Overview: Interested in motivating students to write? Learn how one individual used technology to fire up students to express themselves using the written word
From All Angles --Digital Cameras in the Classroom
Janet Ford,
Mill Springs Academy, Fulton/Private
Overview: Technology can be motivating to inspire students to achieve. Digital photography could be one of the options you could consider to help your students.
ACTIV Fun in the Language Arts Classroom
Nancy Crissman, Lorraine Elementary School, Conyers, Georgia
Overview: Turn everyday Language Arts skills into fun, using the ACTIV Whiteboard
Travel iMovie Brochure Projects in the Foreign Language Classroom
Debra Heaton,
Lumpkin County High School
Overview: Read how to transfer a Movie-Making Workshop in Science to Foreign Language classes
Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Jacqueline (Mitzi) Day,
Madison County School System,
Danielsville, Georgia
Overview: A "potpourri" of ideas from many sources - ways to use resources already in your school
Updating a School TV News Show
Jolaine Sims, Buchanan Elementary School, Buchanan, GA
Overview: See how a media Specialist updated her school’s TV news show.
Enhancing Student Computer Skills with an
On-Line Writing Project in Biology
Ronald L. Hall,
Westminster Schools of Augusta
Overview: As classroom technology uses increase in Georgia school systems, the need for a well-defined and implemented new teacher technology induction programs is magnified. Each school system will need to find a solution that will suit their needs, budget, and time constraints. A variety of delivery models (and roadblocks) is discussed.
Google-ing with Patrick Crispen
Anita Johnson, Eastside High School, Covington, GA
Overview: There is so much more to Google than meets the eye. Learn how you can get the most for your search with tips and a guide from Patrick Crispen. His presentation is available online.
Distribution
of Computers in Classrooms 
Jim
Hutcheson, Troy University-Ft. Benning
Overview: Thinking about the long range impact of some
management decisions is a good thing to do. Here are some interesting
reasons to consider why to distribute computer resources in a school.
Using
Statistical Software for Data Analysis in the K-12 Mathematics Curriculum
Angela T. Barlow and Jill A. Reddish, State University of West Georgia
Overview: The teaching of mathematical ideas in students
at different levels may be enhanced by the creative teacher using sophisticated
software packages in strategic ways.
Creating
Curricular Websites
Gayle
Esposito, Dekalb County, Atlanta, GA; Sherry Nix, Dekalb County, Atlanta,
GA; and Janice Dowling, Cobb County, Atlanta, GA
Overview: Teachers can
impact student achievement while reclaiming valuable teacher time by
creating a curricular website.
The articles below are slightly older, but are still of great value. Take time to read them.
(Editor's note: If you decide to contact the author of the article by email, please be aware that some of the email addresses may not be active.)
| Using an Activboard to Help Kindergarteners Learn From the Bottom Up |
Anissa Mirtes Max V. Tolbert Elementary School, Gordon County Schools |
| Jeff Davis Elementary After School News Team |
Eva Hiers Jeff Davis County Schools,
Hazlehurst, Ga |
| Enhancing Student Computer Skills with an
On-Line Writing Project in Biology |
Ronald L. Hall Westminster Schools of Augusta,
Augusta, GA |
| Reading and Blogging |
Phyllis Schliebner, Media Specialist, Wilkinson County Middle and High Schools, Irwinton, Georgia |
| Brain Pop |
Lynette McDaniel Jeff Davis Middle School, Hazelhurst, Georgia |
| Bugs and Crackers and Worms, Oh My! |
Gail Geck, A.Z. Kelsey Middle School, Griffin, GA |
| Digital Cameras in Instruction |
Katie Dirr, Malcom Bridge Middle School, Oconee County School System |
| Personal Experiences with Distance Education |
Dr. Jorge Gaytan |
| Using Email and Bulletin Boards to Increase Communication
Skills in Vocational Classrooms |
Jay Heap, Coosa High School,
Rome Georgia |
| Empowering Students and Teachers through the Utilization of Technology |
Jean Roberts Fort Stewart School System - Brittin School |
| Web Site Evaluation for Basic Level High School Students |
Lucinda Corless, Newton County Schools, Covington, Georgia |
| Enhancing Educational Web Sites with JAVA Scripts |
Debby Dunning, Technology Staff,
Berkeley Lake Elementary School,
Deluth, Georgia |
| Achieving Success with Advanced Multi-Media Tools |
Brett Turner Jeff Davis Middle School, Hazelhurst, Georgia |
| Video Production with Microsoft Movie Maker |
Teresa C. Fuller Project Ignite Instructional Technology Specialist, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools |
| A User Friendly Morning News Show Format Suitable for Elementary School Students |
Marsha Murray
Oglethorpe County Elementary School, Lexington, Georgia |
| Palm Pilots: Cool Tool! |
Tammy Buchanan Lab Technician, Tolbert ElementaryGordon County Schools,
Resaca, GA |
| Avoiding the Plagiarism Bomb |
Craig Ham, Westminster Preparatory School |
| Painless Publishing |
Sheree Weiffenbach,
Lowndes Middle School,
Valdosta, GA |
| Easy Ways To Make Reading Come Alive |
Denise Bennett Instructional Technology Training Specialist,
Educational Technology Training Center, Albany, Georgia. |
| Cheap Thrills: Science and Technology |
Susan Sanfilippo, Project Ignite Instructional Technology Resource Specialist, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools |
| Preventing Identity Theft |
Annette Haddock Heritage Elementary School,
Bibb County, Georgia |
| Improving Access for Visually Challenged Students |
Tony BrownWhitfield County Schools - Dalton, GA. |
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