New at FETC!
VerAttend, FETC’s Official Program Attendance Verification System
This system will allow you to track your attendance for Keynotes, Concurrent Sessions and Ticketed Workshops.
FETC representatives will be available at each session to scan your badge as you enter, if you wish to track your attendance.
Following the conference you will receive an e-mail with verification of your participation. It will then be your
responsibility to present this verification to your professional development director for continuing education credits.
It is also up to individual organizations to determine how they will credit your participation.
If you have questions regarding earning credit for renewal of your Florida teaching certificate by attending FETC,
please contact your school or district’s staff development director.
Brown Bag* and Pre-Keynote Session:
A Sandbox Shoot-Out
Hall Davidson with Leslie Fisher and John Kuglin
Wednesday, January 13, 2010: 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Room: West 414CD
New this year-pre-order your "brown bag" lunch and join us for a fun and fast-paced session prior to the opening Keynote Address! Three education technology
leaders will present their personal picks for the coolest new tech tools. Sit, relax and enjoy your lunch-and get a first look at the latest, most exciting gadgets
and programs in an information-rich 90 minute-session; then cast your vote for your favorite "must have!"
Brown Bag Lunches will be available for purchase onsite (approximate cost $15.00).
For planning purposes, please indicate on your registration if you plan to attend this session and purchase a lunch.
If you have already registered you can re-access your registration and add this exciting session to your conference schedule.
Technology Solution Seminars
Wednesday, January 13, 2010: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come hear how Technologists, Educators and Administrators used technology to solve specific problems in K-12 Environments.
Real end-user case studies, discussed in detail by educational professionals, will show you how to solve everyday district-wide
and classroom based problems.
How Technology is Enhancing Collaborative Learning: Presented by Cisco Systems, Inc., Room W311A
Addressing High School Graduation Concerns Using the A+nyWhere Learning System®: Presented by American Education Corporation, Room W311B
How Online Education Supports Both Ends Of The Achievement Spectrum: Solutions For Credit Recovery to Advanced Placement: Presented by Aventa Learning, Room W311C
For more information on these Seminars visit, www.fetc.org/seminars.aspx.
Open Source Center
Room W313
Sponsored by k12opensource.com and supported by ASUS computers, Revolution Linux and k12opensourcehelp.com.
Experience the power of free and open technologies in the Open Source Center. Learn about the benefits of Open Source like
cross platform compatibility and all students and staff running the same software at home and school! Listen in and talk
with experts about what Open Source can do for your school or district.
Seating is limited in these Sessions. If you are interested in attending one, or more, of the sessions we encourage you to stop by Room W313
and pick up a Reserved Seating Ticket. Please note, if you are not present at the time the session starts your seat may be given away.
FETC Night Out At Epcot®
Thursday, January 14, 2010: 5:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
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Spend an evening with your friends and colleagues at the FETC Epcot® Night Out on January 14th and embark on an adventure through Epcot®.
Round trip transportation and admission to Epcot® is included!
Experience Future World where innovation and wonder abound, then explore 11 different countries around the World Showcase Lagoon. Top off
your evening with the awe-inspiring IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth laser and fireworks extravaganza at 9:00 p.m.
Package Includes After 4 p.m. Admission and Transportation:
5:45 p.m. Departure from Orange County Convention Center
9:45 p.m. Return to the International Drive Hotels
Price: $65 inclusive of tax
For More Information and Reservations Call:
866-817-1721 or after 5:00 p.m. 407-383-2800
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Closing Reception
Friday, January 15, 2010: 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Conclude your conference experience by joining us in celebrating 30 Years of FETC. Following the last session FETC will
hold a reception in the Registration Concourse. As is the tradition at FETC, drawings will be held for fabulous door prizes, and
every attendee will receive a commemorative FETC 2010 T-shirt.
Please note: Tickets for prizes will be distributed during the last concurrent session for you to complete for entering the
prize drawing.
Additional Program Highlights
First Timers' Session
Wednesday, January 13, 2010: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Room W308ABC
New to FETC? Attend the FETC 2010 First Timers’ Session to learn important
information about the conference and maximize your professional development opportunities.
Assistive/Instructional Hands-On Technology Lab
Room: W303C
While at the conference come explore the latest in assistive and instructional technology in the Florida Diagnostic and
Learning Resource System’s (FDLRS) Hands-On Technology Lab. At the lab’s reading, writing, math, science, art and music
stations, attendees can preview programs that support differentiated instruction to match the needs of students with
disabilities, as well as general education students who are struggling to achieve learning gains. The Universal Access
Station includes digital tools that provide access to information and curriculum content for all students, using universal
design strategies.
A wide range of assistive technologies, accommodations, accommodations for the FCAT, augmentative communication devices and
accessibility solutions are available for attendees to explore. Technology professionals and practitioners will be available
to answer questions and provide guidance in matching technology solutions to student sensory, physical and cognitive needs.
The lab includes a wealth of materials and resources, including a free resource CD for Mac and Windows. Attendees will leave
the lab with technology resources they can use as soon as they return to their school.
In addition to the interactive lab, FETC offers Special Education sessions throughout the conference, providing information
on technology tools and strategies that allow students with special needs to access the curriculum and succeed in the
classroom.
Ocoee Middle School Tour
"Florida's State Demonstration School for Technology"
Friday, January 15, 9:15 am – 1:30 pm
Through the actions of the State Legislature and the help of Orange County Public Schools, Ocoee Middle School underwent
renovations to transform it into a demonstration school for the state of Florida.
In an effort to develop a “break the mold/ technology-based” facility, this project was assigned to the SMART Schools
Clearinghouse (smartschools.state.fl.us), and began with extensive discussions on how middle-school-aged children learn
and how technology can enhance learning.
The school features:
- A design that emphasizes the community aspect of learning, designed from the ground up with student learning in mind. The design includes two
classrooms in every team area with operable walls which allows for flexibility in the size of instructional space.
- An infrared audio enhancement system in every classroom and wireless microphones that are worn by teachers so students can hear lessons clearly.
- Ceiling mounted projectors and document cameras in each classroom, accompanied by large screens for viewing morning announcements, videos,
and multimedia presentations.
- Imaging software, account management and curriculum applications.
- Students using classroom online curriculum resources, such as Explore Learning Gizmos, Riverdeep, and United Streaming, as well as collaboration Moddle sites.
- Implementation of professional learning community standards and 21st century skills curriculum.
Ocoee Middle School continues to stay on the cutting edge by piloting many new technologies. Here are some new technologies in use:
- Utilizing and eventually developing projected 3D content in partnership with Texas Instruments DLP division.
- Audio Enhancement and Panasonic technologies have been integrated into a full-functioned classroom presentation system,
including new teacher microphones that allow wireless volume adjustment and automatic muting.
- Promethean interactive whiteboards with current presentation software for planning interactive lessons.
- Digital gaming coupled with learning in the Dimenxian math gaming program from Tabula Digita.
- Classroom software integration including Read 180 (Enterprise Edition), System 44, Scholastic Reading Inventory and
Reading Counts, Accelerated Math, Classworks, and FasttMath for math fluency.
- Digital game creation labs for developing critical thinking and reading skills.
- Podcasting staff development for on-demand training through Ocoee Middle School University and Teachscape and PD360°.
- Individual student responders from Turning Technologies and Renaissance Learning for instant feedback and assessment of
comprehension.
Ocoee Middle School continues to stay on the cutting edge by piloting many new technologies. You won’t want to miss
the exciting opportunity to tour this amazing school!
A tour of this revolutionary facility will be offered on Friday, January 15 from 9:15 am - 1:30 pm, and will accommodate
100 participants. A light lunch will be provided. Sign-up is required and will be available in the registration area
along with tour details.
For more information, or to reserve a spot prior to the conference, e-mail Sharon Calentine at
calents@ocps.net.