SIG Events at NECC
Here's a comprehensive list of all the SIG-related events at NECC 2007 in Atlanta, GA. To see additional sessions that might interest you, please visit the SIG-recommended sessions page.
Saturday, June 23
(SIGCT) Workshop: Introducing Java Programming via Games and Simulations - Greenfoot
Michael Kolling, University of Kent
Saturday, 6/23/2007, 8:30am–3:30pm
Greenfoot is a highly-motivating development-environment for teaching programming in Java (for Windows, MacOS, Linux). Participants will learn how to use it effectively in their teaching. Sponsor: ISTE's SIGCT.
(SETSIG) Workshop: Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners with Readily Accessible Technologies
Brian Wojcik, Illinois State University with Kathleen McClaskey and Sean Smith
Saturday, 6/23/2007, 8:30am–3:30pm
Diverse learners face many challenges in school. This workshop provides participants with hands-on experiences using readily available research-based technologies to differentiate instruction for learners. Sponsored by ISTE’s SETSIG.
Sunday, June 24
SIGTC Forum
Sunday, 6/24/2007, 1:00pm–4:00pm, Room B304
The SIGTC forum will feature a panel discussion about Internet safety. Topics will include how to properly protect and teach about the perils and benefits of the Internet.
(SIGIVC) Workshop: Internet2: Extending New Technologies, Applications, and Content
Ruth Blankenbaker, Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration with John Fleischman, Holly Jobe, James Werle and Jan Zanetis
Sunday, 6/24/2007, 8:30am–11:30am
Learn how institutions, innovators, and schools use Internet2 to create international learning communities. Use rich digital libraries and remote instrumentation to create new knowledge and opportunities. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGIVC.
(SIGTE) Workshop: Tips for Providing Online Instruction and Professional Development
Marge Maxwell, Western Kentucky University with Walter H. Kimball, Julie Moore and Pam Petty
Sunday, 6/24/2007, 8:30am–3:30pmThis workshop provides teacher educators with specific methods of creating online learning communities, providing online professional development, and online courses. Sponsored by ISTE’s SIGTE.
Monday, June 25
SIGCT Forum
Joe Kmoch, Washington High School
Monday, 6/25/2007, 7:30am–10:30am, Room B202
This breakfast forum is intended to allow our SIGCT membership to network, to hear a panel discussion related to teaching computing concepts (who, what, when, where, and how), and to work together in smaller groups to formulate direction for SIGCT activities in the coming year. The panel currently includes a textbook author, a high school author, and a developer of software many of us use in our Java classrooms.
International Leadership Summit: Learning Technology Development, Research, and Dissemination
Robert McLaughlin, National Institute for Community Innovations
Monday, 6/25/2007, 7:30am–12:30pm, GWCC B203
This half-day summit, co-sponsored by SIGILT, SIGHC, SIGTel, SIGTE, and the International Committee, will focus on how to develop, validate, and disseminate effective learning technologies relevant to the learning improvement priorities of the Big 21 Network—the leadership of the nation's 21 largest school districts.
(SIGHC) Session: Anywhere, Anytime: Using Mobile Phones for Learning
Thomas McNeal, Kent State University with Mark van't Hooft
Monday, 6/25/2007, 11:00am–12:00pm
The Desktop Videoconferencing (DVC) Project at Kent State University has been investigating new and unique ways of using video-conferencing for learning with mobile phones. Sponsored by SIGHC.
(SIGHC) Session: Mobile, Digital, Ubiquitous: Solutions for Learning with Handhelds
Julie Lindsay, International School Dhaka, Bangladesh with Judy Breck, Graham Brown-Martin, Michael Curtis, Janice Kelly and Tony Vincent
Monday, 6/25/2007, 8:30am–9:30am
Panel members present solutions for curriculum integration, multimedia inclusion, and best practice of mobile technologies for learning at any age. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGHC.
(SIGTE) Session: Teach the Teachers Well: Teaching and Learning with Today's Tools
Gertrude (Trudy) Abramson, GSCIS / NSU with Jo Ann Carr, Fran Sikorski and Camilo Willis
Monday, 6/25/2007, 12:30pm–1:30pm
See models created by technology-enthusiastic teacher educators. View simulations, role plays, and other electronic games. See how to make learning interdisciplinary and enticing. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGTE.
(SIGTel) Workshop: Enriching Your Learning Community With Flickr
Susan Silverman, New York Institute of Technology
Monday, 6/25/2007, 1:00pm–4:00pm
Flickr is more than just a free place to store photographs. Learn how to use Flickr and explore the many ways it can enrich learning. Sponsored by ISTE’s SIGTel.
(SIGCT) Session: Virtual Worlds: A New Frontier for Integrated Self Expression
Margaret Corbit, Cornell Theory Center, Cornell University
Monday, 6/25/2007, 3:30pm–4:30pm
The serious games approach brings the "mountain to Mohammed." Leverage online multi-user virtual worlds for fun, curriculum-centered, project-based learning. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGCT.
SIG Business Meetings
4:45pm – 6:15pm
SIGTC, Room B301
SIGCT, Room B302
SIGAdmin, Room B303
SIGMS, Room B304
SETSIG, Room B305
SIGILT, Room B306
SIGTE, Room B204
Tuesday, June 26
SETSIG Playground
9am – 4pm, GWCC Level 2, opposite B206
SIGMS Forum: The Changing Landscape of 21st Century School Information Centers
Tuesday, 6/26/2007, 10:30am–12:30pm, Room B206
The SIGMS forum will feature a discussion about the changing landscape of the 21st century school information center led by a panel of technology experts. These experts will include bloggers, wikiers, tech gurus, technology information specialists, school library media specialists, and administrators. Nonmembers welcome!
SIGTE Forum: Tools to Assess the Use of Technology for 21st Century Skills
Tuesday, 6/26/2007, 10:30am–12:30pm, Room B203
The annual SIGTE Forum examines issues of interest to teacher educators and professional developers. Plans are underway for a panel discussion of tools to assess effect of technology on K-12 student learning and higher-order thinking skills.
SIGIVC Forum
Tuesday, 6/26/2007, 10:30am–1:30pm, Room B303
The forum will focus around a “Speed Networking” activity in which pre-selected participants will have 2 minutes to highlight their successful IVC programs and projects, followed by time to network with those presenters you wish to connect with. All attendees will receive printed material outlining all projects presented. We will use the remainder of the forum for committee work and you may join in one of the following committees: Communications, Research, Professional Development, or Emerging Technology.
(SIGTE) Session: Preservice Teachers and Digital Video: Learning, Teaching, and Reflection
Karen S. Grove, University of Nevada, Las Vegas with Ann Cunningham, Margaret Thombs and Essington Wade
Tuesday, 6/26/2007, 3:30pm–4:30pm
This panel highlights successful digital video projects from classroom to field that promote school-university partnerships and effective integration in teacher development. Sponsored by ISTE’s SIGTE.
SIG Business Meetings
4:45pm – 6:15pm
SIGHC, Room B301
SIGDE, Room B302
SIGTel, Room B305
SIG1to1, Room B201
SIGIVC, Room B311
Wednesday, June 27
SIGDE Forum
Robert McLaughlin, National Institute for Community Innovations
Wednesday, 6/27/2007, 7:30am–11:30am, Room B203
In this interactive, pragmatic Digital Equity Forum, participants will identify the greatest digital divide challenges they face, share proven and promising digital equity strategies and resources (e.g., sources of refurbished and discounted hardware, open source software, exemplary digital educational content, etc.), and develop personal action plans for significantly improving equitable access to learning technology resources for their most underserved students and their families.
(SIGHC) Poster Session: Handhelds: Empower Students to Increase Academic and Behavioral Achievement
Daniel Gulchak, Arizona State University
Wednesday, 6/27/2007, 9:00am–11:00am
Learn how students can use handhelds to monitor their performance in school with results of an empirical study and ideas for replication in your class. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGHC.
(SIGHC) Poster Session: mLearning with Cell Phones: Just the Beginning
Lucianne Sweder, Governors State University/Capella University
Wednesday, 6/27/2007, 12:00pm–2:00pm
Can mobile phone learning be designed to advance the adolescent reader so maybe “Johnny” can read? Sponsored by ISTE's SIGHC.
(SIGHC) Session: Using Student Response Systems Across Environments: See It in Action
Margie Johnson, Metro Nashville Public Schools with Patrick Artz and Daniel Gulchak
Wednesday, 6/27/2007, 1:30pm–2:30pm
Engage students in your classroom discussions like never before. See how three educators use student response systems and learn to use them yourself. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGHC.
(SIGTE) Session: Distributed Research Model: Collaborative Inquiry in Technology and Teacher Education
Melissa Pierson, University of Houston with researcher(s) to be named from SIGTE
Wednesday, 6/27/2007, 10:30am–11:30am
Presents development of a collaborative process for conducting research across teacher education institutions to access larger research populations and draw larger-scale conclusions. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGTE.
(SIGTE) Session: SIGTE Research Paper Award
Arlene Borthwick, National Louis University with Colleen Swain
Wednesday, 6/27/2007, 8:30am–9:30am
SIGTE's Research Paper awardee presents the award-winning paper for 2007. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGTE.
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