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Workshops at the 2008 Annual Meeting
The following workshops will be offered on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Workshop 1 is full day, Workshops 2 and 3 are morning workshops, and Workshops 4 and 5 are afternoon. Register for these workshops on the ATE Registration Form using numbers indicated.
Full-day, 9-4 ($75.00)
Morning (9-12) ($40.00)
Afternoon (1-4) ($40.00)
1. Asessment and Accountability in the NCATE System
Presenters Margie Crutchfield, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (9:00-4:00)
Description: Participants will learn techniques for integrating assessment and accountability that will meet the needs of institutions seeking NCATE Accreditation.
2. TEAC Program Review Workshop
Presenter: Sue Fuhrmann and Diana Rigden, TEAC (9:00-12:00)
Description: The TEAC orientation session will review TEAC's quality principles, standards of capacity, and accreditation process. It will include a discussion of an Inquiry Brief, the self-study document a program submits for accreditation. Questions are encouraged to guide discussion.
3. Examine the World of Digital Cameras and Digital Images: Say Goodbye to Film and Film Processing
Presenter: David A. McCarthy, U. of Minnesota Duluth (9:00-12:00)
Description: Explore a hands-on experience showcasing how digital cameras can be used to enhance teaching and learning. Participants will explore a variety of applications including iron-on, calendars, PowerPoint books, seating charts, photo slide shows, incorporation into MS Word and PowerPoint. Purchase considerations will be discussed also. Cameras will be provided. Beginners or Advanced.
4. DiscoveryTime: What’s New in Educational Technology
Preenters: David A. McCarthy, U of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn Smith, Bemidji State University, (1:00-4:00)
Description: Participants will explore a variety of new technologies which have great opportunities for educators. We will explore podcasting, furling, wikis, blogging, skype, video-conferencing, new browsers/new features, rubistar and others. Beginners or Advanced
5. The Art of Facilitating Classroom Dialogues about Social Justice
Presenters: Thomas A. Lucey, Illinois State University and James D. Laney, North Texas State University (1:00-4:00)
Description: The session will use art processes (i.e., music, visual art, drama, dance, language arts) to facilitate higher-level thinking activities begin classroom conversations about social justice topics. While experiencing these processes, participants synthesize their relevancy to social justice situations and consider their classroom adaptability.
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