SIG Events at NECC
Here's a comprehensive list of all the SIG-related events at NECC 2008 in San Antonio, TX. To see additional sessions that might interest you, please visit the SIG-recommended sessions page.
Saturday, June 28
[SIGTE] Workshop: Learn to Design, Develop, and Syndicate Effective Podcasts and Vodcasts
Maria Avgerinou, Depaul University with Rachel Barrera, Ching-O Hsin, Chung-Kai Huang, Joan E. Hughes and Benjaporn Wattanawaha
Saturday, 6/28/2008, 8:30am–3:30pm
HGCC 006 D
Learn strategies to design instructionally effective pod- and vodcasts, create a pod/vodcast, broadcast it through blog technologies, and syndicate it through iTunes. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGTE.
This workshop will provide step-by-step directions for integrating interactive videoconferencing (IVC) into the curriculum as well as demonstrations of best practices for distance learning. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGIVC.
Sunday, June 29
SIGIVC Forum: Connecting Your Students to the World
Jan Zanetis, TANDBERG
Sunday, 6/29/2008, 10:00am–1:00pm
HGCC 207 A
If you are interested in using interactive videoconferencing to connect your students with people and expert resources from around the world, please attend. Lunch included.
SIGTC Forum: Information Technology for Learning Featuring Ferdi Serim
Ferdi Serim, Excelsior Software with Camilla Gagliolo
Sunday, 6/29/2008, 1:00pm–4:00pm
HGCC 103 A
This interactive forum focuses on systems thinking, leadership practices, and Web 2.0 tools for harnessing technology’s transforming potential in creating distributed and networked learning environments.
SIGTel Forum: Connectivism, Curriculum, and the Virtual Classroom in 21st-Century Telecollaboration
Manorama Talaiver, Institute for Teaching through Technology & Innovative Practices with Judi Harris, Allison Powell and David Thornburg
Sunday, 6/29/2008, 1:00pm–4:00pm
HGCC 103 B
How is the read-write Web appropriated for connectivist learning and teaching? What are the implications for teacher knowledge-building, professional development, and assessment? This forum will connect theory with practice to address these questions.
[SETSIG] Workshop: Differentiating Instruction in Reading and Writing Using Readily-Accessible Technologies
Kathleen McClaskey, EdTech Associates with Sean Smith and Brian Wojcik
Sunday, 6/29/2008, 8:30am–3:30pm
HGCC 007 C
Technology provides a new opportunity to improve the reading/writing skills of students. Participants will use research-based accessible technologies to differentiate instruction for all learners. Sponsored by ISTE's SETSIG.
Monday, June 30
SIGCT Forum: Why Is Teaching Problem-Solving So Hard?
Joe Kmoch, Washington High School with Jeff Foster, Karen North, Chris Stephenson and Lucianne Sweder
Monday, 6/30/2008, 7:30am–10:30am
HGCC 103 B
Come explore questions such as: Does reasoning and being able to make judgment and decisions precede problem solving? Are games good for learning? Can a course be designed specifically for problem solving? If so, what topics should be covered at what grade levels?
SIGHC Forum: Mobile Devices Are Reshaping the Way We Learn
Mark van't Hooft, Kent State University with Graham Brown-Martin, Cathie Norris, Elliot Soloway, Tony Vincent and David Whyley
Monday, 6/30/2008, 10:00am–12:00pm
HGCC 217 D
We're increasingly mobile and so is our learning. What is learning while mobile? How does technology support it? Hear from the experts.
SIGILT Forum: Improving Professional Practice and Student Learning
Robert (Bob) McLaughlin, SIGDE/SIGILT/National Institute for Community Innovations
Monday, 6/30/2008, 1:00pm–4:00pm
HGCC 217 B/C
Explore priorities to improve professional practice and student learning, participate in an interactive showcase of tech applications, and generate recommendations for ways to improve the dissemination and use of technology applications.
[SIGMS] Poster: 21st Century Media Center Playground
MaryJo Humphreys, Round Rock School District with Peggy Milam Creighton
Monday, 6/30/2008, 9:00am–4:00pm
HGCC West Lobby
Interactive stations showcase how the 21st-century media specialist can embrace emerging technologies and promote student-centered learning. Planned and organized by ISTE's SIGMS.
[SETSIG] Session: Differentiating Reading and Writing Instruction Using Readily Accessible Technologies
Brian Wojcik, Illinois State University with Kathleen McClaskey and Sean Smith
Monday, 6/30/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm
HGCC 211
Technology provides a new opportunity to improve students' reading/writing skills. Participants will use readily accessible research-based technologies to differentiate instruction for all learners. Sponsored by ISTE's SETSIG.
This panel highlights professional development models using 21st-century tools both face-to-face and online to support preservice and P-12 teacher learning. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGTE.
Annual Meetings
SIGTel: 11am-12pm, HGCC 101B
SIGTC: 12:30pm-1:30pm, HGCC 101B
SIGDE: 3:30pm-4:30pm, HGCC 101B
SIGHC: 4:45pm-6:15pm, HGCC 101B
SIGTE: 4:45pm-6:15pm, HGCC 101A
Tuesday, July 1
SIGMS Forum: NETS or AASL Standards for 21st-Century Learners?—A Standards Debate
Peggy Milam-Creighton, with Doug Johnson, Annette Lamb, Jamie McKenzie and Joyce Valenza
Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 10:30am–12:30pm
HGCC 217 B/C
Featuring a debate on how to interpret and implement the newly rev ised NETS and AASL standards for the 21st-century learner.
SIGTE Forum: Assessing 21st Century Skills—Next Steps
Mike Charles, Pacific University with Kyle Peck
Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 10:30am–12:30pm
HGCC 217 D
Participate with our panel in a discussion about the next steps in SIGTE's effort to create viable methods of authentically assessing 21st-century collaborative learning.
SIG1to1 Forum: Doing 1-to-1 Right
Alice Owen, Irving ISD
Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 1:00pm–4:00pm
HGCC 217 D
Doing 1-to-1 successfully is complex and multifaceted. Learn from educators implementing one-to-one programs across the country and around the world how to make your initiative successful.
[SETSIG] Poster: AT for IT: Technology Playground for All!
Kevin Anderson, Oak Park Elementary District 97
Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 9:00am–4:00pm
HGCC West Lobby
Explore hands-on demonstrations of powerful tools to support students in reading, writing, and math representing everyday technologies as well as specialized tools that can benefit all learners. Sponsored by ISTE's SETSIG.
This presentation highlights successful strategies for designing, creating, and implementing technology-rich classroom projects for ESL students. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGTE.
Develop an understanding of visual literacy and learn which free Web 2.0 tools can support and enrich visual literacy in your classroom. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGTE.
Annual Meetings
SIGCT: 11am-12pm, HGCC 101B
SIGILT: 12:30pm-1:30pm, HGCC 101B
SIGIVC: 3:30pm-4:30pm, HGCC 101B
SIGAdmin: 4:45pm-6:15pm, HGCC 101B
SETSIG: 4:45pm-6:15pm, HGCC 101A
Wednesday, July 2
SIGDE Forum: Preparing Students for the 21st-Century Workforce with STEM
Bonnie Bracey, Thornburg Center for Professional Development
Wednesday, 7/2/2008, 10:00am–12:00pm
HGCC 217 D
The US needs a change that broadens participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-and especially computing and computational sciences. This forum will share national, state, local and individual pathways to address STEM initiatives.
[SIGTel] Workshop: We Teach the World: The Global Collaborative Classroom
Julie Lindsay, Qatar Academy with Vicki Davis
Wednesday, 7/2/2008, 8:30am–11:30am
HGCC 007 D
Global collaboration doesn't need to be daunting. Learn how to plan, execute, and monitor projects such as the Flat Classroom while you are the students. Sponsored by ISTE’s SIGTel.
[SIGTE] Session: SIGTE Research Paper Award: Innovative Technologies, Small Groups, and a Wiki: A 21st-Century Preservcie Experience Founded on Collaboration
Teresa Foulger, Arizona State University with Keith Wetzel and Mia-Kim Williams
Wednesday, 7/2/2008, 10:30am–11:30am
Grand Hyatt Crockett A/B
SIGTE's Research Paper awardee presents the winning paper for 2008. Sponsored by ISTE's SIGTE.
Annual Meetings
SIG1to1: 8:30am-9:30am, HGCC 101B
SIGMS: 10:30am-11:30am, HGCC 101B
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