Hilton Alexandria Mark Hotel
September 11th - Monday
Day One

Break-Out Session Discussion Template for Day One

8:30am - 10:30am

Opening Session Plaza Ballroom Video Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age George Lucas Educational Foundation Conference Orientation Diane Reed, Technology Teacher in Residence U.S. Department of Education Welcome Linda Roberts, Director of the Office of Educational Technology U.S. Department of Education Secretary's Address Richard W. Riley, Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education Keynote Address Information Technology and Information Literacy Eric Benhamou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 3Com Corporation

10:45am - 12:30pm

Breakout Sessions Spotlight Schools Discussion Measuring the Impact of Technology Spotlight Schools and noted researchers and evaluators will discuss, What is the "value-added" that you bring to students through technology? How are you assessing this? See the Breakout Matrix for the spotlight school assignments and rooms. All conference participants are invited to join the discussions. The Day One Template will guide the discussions. or Outstanding Technology Demonstration Projects Outstanding projects on display. Terrace Room

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Luncheon Multimedia Presentation Teacher Florence McGinn and students Hunterdon Central Regional High School Flemington, NJ Luncheon Address Renaissance 2000 David Thornburg President, The Thornburg Center

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Plenary Session Plaza Ballroom Measuring our Progress with Real Tools: Why does technology work in some schools and not in others? Moderator Margaret Honey Director, Center for Children and Technology   Panel enGauge Presented by Cheryl Lemke CEO, Metiri Group Four Cornerstones Presented by Bernajean Porter Education Technology Planners Profiler Presented by Jim Nazworthy High Plains R*TEC CEO Forum Star Chart Presented by Cheryl Williams National School Board Association

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Statewide Data Collections Session Moderator Michael Cohen Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education Panel Maryland Barbara Reeves State Technology Director Ohio Tim Best State Technology Director Question & Answer Session Featured States

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Reception and Exhibits Conference participants are encouraged to visit the exhibit area to talk with some of the most outstanding technology projects in the country. Members of Congress Invited.

Hilton Alexandria Mark Hotel
September 12th - Tuesday
Day Two

Break-Out Session Discussion Template for Day Two

7:30am - 8:30am	Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
8:30am - 10:00am	Plenary Session Plaza Ballroom Higher Education and K-12 Partnerships: Technical Assistance for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Moderator Cheryl Lemke CEO, Metiri Group Panel Elliot Soloway Professor, University of Michigan Cathie Norris Professor, University of North Texas Ann Mastergeorge Professor, UCLA Steve Cowdrey Director of Technology Cherry Creek, Colorado Charol Shakeshaft Professor, Hofstra University Liz Glowa Director of Technology Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland Walter Heineke Assistant Professor University of Virginia Laura Blasi Fellow University of Virginia Sarah Skerker Mantua Elementary Fairfax County, Virginia Question and Answer Session Panelists
10:15am - 12:30pm	Breakout Sessions Spotlight Schools Discussion Measuring the Impact of Technology Spotlight Schools and noted researchers and evaluators will discuss, What conditions are critical to the effective use of technolgy in schools? See the Breakout Matrix for the spotlight school assignments and rooms. All conference participants are invited to join the discussions. The Day Two Template will guide the discussions. or Outstanding Technology Demonstration Projects Outstanding projects on display. Terrace Room Breakout Session State TLCF Coordinators Lakeside 1
12:30pm - 2:00pm	Luncheon Multimedia Presentation Portage Path School of Technology, Akron, Ohio Mott Hall School, New York City Community District #6 Announcement of Exemplary and Promising Educational Technology Programs
2:00pm - 3:30pm	Plenary Session International Panel Global Connections through Technology Moderator Keith Geiger Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs U.S. Department of State Panel Robert McNergney Professor, University of Virginia Ed Gragert Director, International Education and Resource Network Kristi Franz Teacher, International Education and Resource Network Kevin Warner Worldwide Education, Cisco Systems Enrique Hinostroza Worldlinks, Chile
3:30pm - 4:40pm	Closing Session Developing Assessments for Tomorrow's Classrooms Moderator Linda Roberts Director, Office of Educational Technology U.S. Department of Education   Panel Barbara Means Co-Director, Center For Technology In Learning SRI International Bill Penuel Research Social Scientist SRI International Bob Tinker Concord Consortium "Ice machines, Steamboats, and Education: Structural Changes Induced by Technology"
4:45pm - 5:00pm	Closing Multi-Media Presentation The PT3/Class Act Project for Tomorrow's Teachers Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota

Outstanding Technology Demonstration Projects

Exhibit Area
Day One and Day Two

Mantua: A Basic School Powered By Technology
The Vision Continues
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax, Virginia
Technology integration, performance assessments, and student demonstrations.

One Sky, Many Voices
University of Michigan and Detroit Public Schools
Detroit, Michigan
Multiple school sites work together to study current atmospheric science events through technology.
National Science Foundation

The Cognitive Tutor Curriculum
Fox Chapel High School and Carnegie Learning
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Using integrated print and software curricula to increase test scores.

Generation www.Y: Students as Change Agents
Olympia School District
Olympia, Washington
Students and teachers working together to create curriculum-based, technology infused projects and lesson plans.
Technology Innovation Challenge Grant

The WEB Project
Putney, Vermont
Organizations, businesses and schools working together to reform schools through technology. Encouraging student inquiry, presenting student work and virtual faculty rooms.
Technology Innovation Challenge Grant

Knower's Ark…Creating Spielbergs in Vermont
South Burlington High School
South Burlington, Vermont
Student-supported and operated graphics lab that encourages community participation.

Montgomery County Public Schools' Core Staff Development Models
Montgomery County, Maryland
Integrating technology into early childhood reading and language arts instruction.
National Science Foundation

The C5 Project: Children Connecting Classrooms Community Curriculum
Portage Path School
Akron, Ohio
School partnered with Time Warner for high speed internet access both at school and in children's homes.

The IMMEX Project at UCLA: Tracing the Development, Transfer and Retention of Problem-Solving Skills
Los Angeles, California
Implementing multimedia problem-solving software in many disciplines and levels of education.

International Education and Resource Network (I*EARN) In the Primary Classroom: Launching Literacy Essential
Sunnyside Elementary School
Pullman, Washington
A community of schools in over 60 countries using telecommunications for curricular projects with local and global impact.

Palm-Based PicoMaps to Internet-Based Snapshot Surveys: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Learning and Teaching
University of Michigan and University of North Texas
Developing inquiry pedagogy, where students investigate questions of their own design.

The Fulbright Memorial Fund Master Teacher Program
Tokyo, Japan
International exchange for teachers and administrators.

ISTE National Technology Standards for Teachers: Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology Grant
Establishing performance-based standards and assessments for improving technology competence in preservice education.

The Challenge 2000 Multimedia Project
Students use real-world information and research methods to design multimedia presentations. Curriculum development and professional development.
Technology Innovation Challenge Grant

Modeling Instruction in High School Physics
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Training and supporting physics teachers as local experts in science teaching with technology.

Middle School Mathematics through Applications Project
Curriculum and software to make math relevant and accessible to students.

Class Act Project: Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology Grant
Bemidiji State University
Bemidiji, Minnesota
Training teachers for technical proficiency.

Universal Design for Learning: Preparing Media for Supported Learning
Peabody, Massachusetts
Making text-based materials accessible to all users through the addition of spoken voice, visual highlighting and other methods.

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