Technology Workshops
The Commission on Technology in Teacher Education is offering two half-day Saturday workshops on the integration of digital images into the curriculum. The Saturday morning workshop will provide basic skills and application suggestions for a variety of curricular applications.
Skills gained in the morning workshop will provide basic skills and understandings that would prepare the beginner for the "application" projects offered in the Saturday afternoon workshop.
Participants who complete both the morning and afternoon Technology Commission workshops will be eligible to receive 1 graduate credit. Details for credit and costs will be available at the time of the morning workshop.

Saturday Morning Workshop (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon): Say Goodbye to Film: Explore the World of Digital Cameras
Presenters: David McCarthy, University of Minnesota – Duluth; and Kathryn Smith Minnesota State University - Bemidji
Abstract: Workshop will explore a wide range of applications in which digital cameras can be used to enhance teaching and learning.
Cameras will be provided. Presenters will emphasize how ISTE nets standards for teachers and students can be addressed with digital media.
Issues specifically related to assessment, materials creation and classroom management solutions will be explored.
Participants will select from a wide array of digital camera solutions to create actual instructional materials during the workshop.
A sample of the projects:
1. Learn how to use a variety of techniques for taking digital photos and for inserting them into different applications (cameras provided).
2. Share their ideas and experiences with each other. Examples of techniques include:
a. Adding music and captions to your photos to create an animated photo showcase.
b. Creating virtual field trips.
c. Incorporation of images into MS Word, AppleWorks and PowerPoint.
d. Inserting images onto business cards and certificates.
e. Inserting images as iron-ons to T-shirts, mouse pads, gift bags, and fabric.
f. Creating photo seating charts.
g. Creating annotated photo collages.
h. Creating calendars.
i. Creating PhotoShows and email to friends/family
j. Portfolio applications.

Saturday Afternoon Workshop (1:00-4:00 p.m.): Virtual Museum Projects with Native American Students: Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching
Presenters: Paul Resta, University of Texas at Austin; and Nancy Allen, Howard College, Texas Center for Educational Technology
New technologies are enabling teachers, students and community elders to work together to create culturally responsive curriculum and learning resources in schools.
Based on the experiences of the Four Directions Project, the workshop will present strategies for using technology to develop curriculum resources that reflects the history, culture, language and resident knowledge of the Native communities served.
As part of the workshop participants will learn how to create object movies that enable one to look at an artifact from any angle and to create panoramas to enable a user with a 360 degree view of the surrounding area.
Participants will learn to accomplish these tasks using ordinary digital still cameras and some easy-to-use software. No special computer knowledge or skill is needed for this session. The session will also present strategies for developing partnerships between schools, communities and museums to create virtual museums.