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Engaging Students with AlgebraThe Tabula Digita MEG (Multiplayer Educational Game) Tournament Tuesday, 3–3:45 pm (Finals), 3:45–4 pm (Awards), Level Two public space opposite Room B209 ISTE is pleased to host Tabula Digita's first-ever National Multiplayer Educational Game (MEG) Tournament. Student finalists representing schools and organizations nationwide will apply their algebra skills using the latest 3-D video gaming technology in a fast-paced tournament that will have you testing your own math knowledge, cheering for your favorites, and wishing you had this technology when you were learning algebra! Also visit TabulaDigita's station in the Math Playground on Tuesday to explore the latest information and research on how to effectively use video game technology to create immersive student learning experiences. More information about Tabula Digita and the Tournament is available at www.dimensionm.com.
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and TechnologyThe FIRST Faces of RoboticsMonday, June 25, 1:30–4:30 pm, Level 2 public space near Maple Point The word "robot" comes from the Czech word "robota," meaning "drudgery." Today's robots, however, are anything but boring, teaching kids and teachers alike how engineering, math, and science technologies can work together to make engaging, interactive machines! For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, FIRST, is a continuum of programs which provide young people (ages six to 18) with hands-on learning and life experiences that build interest in science, math, technology, and engineering educational and career pursuits. Each year, FIRST supports more than 300 robotics competitions worldwide, engaging more than 130,000 kids in after-school learning. An additional 60,000 volunteers and mentors participate annually. On Monday afternoon, visit FIRST students, teachers, and facilitators for an interactive demonstration of some of the robots built for the 2007 FIRST Robotics (high school) and FIRST Lego League (elementary and middle school) competitions.
Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL)It's a lab that isn't a lab! Harness the power of your own one-to-one learning by bringing your laptop (BYOL) to this new session format. Each session features hands-on exploration of resources or practice with technology skills and programs via participants' own laptops. Limited seating on a first-come basis; see Bring Your Own Laptop listings for topics, presenters, and descriptions.
Model ClassroomsThe ISTE conference team traveled far and wide over the last 18 months, listening to what you and your colleagues wanted to see at NECC this year. What we heard was that people wanted to see model classrooms up close and personal. But what people didn't want to see is just a bunch of cool bells and whistles without substantial content. Behold the "Model Lesson in a Model Classroom" format! 20 lucky participants play student during each session, and up to 150 additional observers can watch the learning process unfold. One classroom presents elementary lessons; the other presents secondary lessons. See Model Classroom listings for topics, presenters, and descriptions. Furnishings, hardware systems, and interactive whiteboards graciously provided by Gateway, Apple, Promethean, SMART, and Steelcase/Polyvision.
Visit ISTE in Second LifeA featured networking activity at Sunday night's Opening Reception at the Georgia Aquarium is an opportunity to learn more about ISTE's online virtual communities, including Second Life. More than 1,000 people are already participating in this fun, engaging learning environment. Get your free avatar online today and join in the unique movement that is connecting ISTE members worldwide! To learn more, go to www.iste.org/secondlife/.
Summits and ForumsEach year a variety of special summits and forums are offered during NECC.
Extending NECC beyond AtlantaThere are two ways you can explore content outside of real time. Selected content is available as video-on-demand archives, courtesy of KZO Webcasting and also as podcasts, courtesy of Apple. Post NECC, video-on-demand will be available via this Web site; podcasts will be available for free through Apple's iTunes Music library.
Spotlight on GeorgiaGeorgia is known for both its hospitality and its leadership in educational technology. Don't miss the Georgia-specific sessions and activities happening in the Georgia Showcase room, Room B401.In addition, presenters from Georgia will be featured in the Model Classrooms, Student Showcase, and Interactive Playgrounds—stop by and check them out! NECC's Closing Keynote will be given by Principal Dr. Tim Tyson and students from Cobb County's Mabry Middle School in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta, GA. |
 
A New, More Interactive NECC This year's NECC is the most hands-on and interactive ever! New program offerings include: Model Lesson sessions presented in a fish-bowl style model classroom featuring 21st-century technologies—attendees participate as students or observers. Hands-on "BYOL" (Bring Your Own Laptop) session presenters actively engage attendees in discovery during the session itself. The Bloggers' Café features active and participatory blogging events and activities. Moderated Problem/ Solution Panels focus on successful solutions to commonly faced challenges with interactive dialogue between audience and panelists. And, back by popular demand, the Hands-On Open Source Lab will once again enable participants to explore popular open source applications and resources. |
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National Educational Computing Conference June 24–27, 2007 • Georgia World Congress Center • Atlanta, GA |