FETC has become known worldwide for its outstanding program. This year’s conference will be no exception. Attendees can choose from more than
200 Concurrent Session addressing current and emerging technologies, along with best practices discovered through research and actual classroom
experience. FETC 2009 will also highlight breakout sessions that focus on Safety and Security, Social Networking and Collaboration, and Going Green.
A tentative list of Concurrent Sessions scheduled for FETC 2009 (as of 9-1-08) is below.
SIF in Action: Interoperable Solutions for Teaching and Learning
Jill Abbott |
Using Technology to Write a New Chapter in a Title I School
Kathy Adkisson |
Taking the Deep Dive into Technology in Hernando
Wayne Alexander |
Promoting Environmental Education and Green Initiatives through Collaborative Web Projects
Jamie Aquino |
iChat in Science for ESE Students
Elizabeth Bagley |
Stretching the Budget Using Copyrighted and Copyright Cleared Materials
Gary Becker |
Prepare Now for the Arrival of DTV
Tim Beekman |
Have You Achieved Vision K20? Benchmark Your Progress and Find Out!
Karen Billings |
Online Technology Applications Can Be Used to Teach Middle School Math
Gary Bitter |
Student ICT Literacy
Jenny Black |
Creating a Personal Learning Network with Web 2.0 Tools
Michelle Bourgeois |
Flashy Projects with Flash
Janet Bremer |
Digital Storytelling: Makin' Movies
Joe Brennan |
Tricks of the Windows Vista Masters
J. Peter Bruzzese |
Please Talk to Your Neighbor: Connected Learning
Lori Burch |
Social Networking in Schools: Lessons Learned
Jill Burdo |
Lego Stop-Motion Film and Autism: Collaborate, Create, Have Fun!
Josh Burker |
Bright Beginnings- Building a Strong Foundation for Florida’s Children: Early Success in Reading and
Amanda Burkhalter |
The Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate Website
Amanda Burkhalter |
They Snooze, You Lose (Strategies for Successful Presentations)
Lynell Burmark |
Practical Progress Monitoring Solutions for Early Childhood
Christopher Camacho |
Strategies for Global Advocacy in the Classroom
Jose Carmona |
Creating a Successful Student/Parent Portal in the 21st Century
Kim Cavanaugh |
Integrating Video Technology into the Curriculum on the Cheap Side!
Kena Clark |
Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and Resources for Teachers
Todd Clark |
Revelation Theory of Learning: An Universal Instructional Strategy
John Connor |
Make Your Students the Star on Your Local Education TV Channel
David Cook |
Plan Today for Tomorrow's Library Technology Infrastructure
Marge Cox |
Digital Storytelling: Recipe for the Effective Educator
Kathy Craven |
Students Repairing Laptops: It Works!
Edward Crist |
Developing and ICT School Profile
Ashley Crockett |
Technology in the Math Classroom: Going Beyond Graphing Calculators
Nancy Cross |
Digital Video Portfolio
Dan Crumpler |
Using Social Networking Sites to Teach Social Studies and English
Steven D'Agustino |
Teaching Career Preparation Through Student-created Video Resumes
Steven D'Agustino |
Read! Write! Interact! Digital Literacy for All
Bridget Dalton |
Amazing Classroom Resources: The Incredible Teacher Resource Kit (ITRK)
David Davis |
The Amazing Magic of 3D Virtual Worlds
David Davis |
ARTI: A Tool to Gauge the Impact of Technology in Florida’s Classrooms
Kara Dawson |
Professional Learning Communities and High School Reform
Denise Decheck |
Math FACTS (Free, Awesome Cool Tools for Students)
Diana Dell |
The Top 10 FREE Web 2.0 Sites for Educators
Steve Dembo |
I'm a Movie Making Machine!
Brenda Denbigh |
Digital Survival Kit: Empowering the 21st Century Educational Leader
Howie DiBlasi |
Transforming 19th Century Libraries into 21st Century Learning Centers
Tom Doering |
On Task and On Target with SMART Board in the Learning Lab
Phyllis Dreger |
Enriching Discovery-based Learning in Mathematics Through Technology
Eugenie Dunn |
Fast Forward: From Empty Labs to High-Quality Usage in One Year
Beth Elgert |
Using Formative Assessment and Feedback to Improve Student Learning
Holly Ellis |
Taking Retelling One Step Further in the 21st Century Classroom
Barbara Ely |
Be Green/Save Green: Creating a Plan for Paperless Classrooms
Martin Evans |
Gadgets! Some Even for the Classroom (with Web 2.0 Freshness)
Leslie Fisher |
The New Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading
Barbara Foorman |
The Google Classroom
Anita Foster |
Broadening Our Lenses for "Digital Citizens"
Larry Fruth II |
Tiger’s Action Plan: Empowering Youths to Lead
Julia Gabor |
Books for "Super Powers"
Anna Marie Gallagher |
Elementary Computer Labs: Just Say “No” to Boring!
Pamela Garrity |
Teaming + Technology + Transformation = Digital Education
Jeanine Gendron |
No Child Left Inside Global Environmental Collaborations
Rowena Gerber |
License To Thrill: Using Multimedia to Market Content
Jeff Giddens |
Up and Running: Lessons and Learning in a 21st Century School
Jill Gildea |
Technology Can Make Response to Intervention a Reality
Linda Gillentine |
The New President and the New Congress: What's in Store for Ed Tech
Hilary Goldmann |
America's Digital Schools: Six Trends to Watch
Thomas Greaves |
Cyber Cafe: Students and Teachers Collaborate for Increased Learning
Martha Green |
Using Technology and Water as an Medium to Optimize Learning
Barbara Gugliotti |
Technology Day: Staff Development by Teachers, for Teachers
Mary Ann Guidos |
Top 100 Best Free Multimedia Resources for Teachers
Julie Hagaman |
Hooking Reluctant Learners and Reeling Them In
Janice Hall |
Brevard Public Schools: Consolidating for Cost Savings and Higher Efficiency
Jeff Hance |
Get "Radical" or Get Restructured: Our Move from a "D" to an "A"
Sharon Hartwig |
Job-embedded Professional Development for Technology Integration
Lynda Hayes |
iKids "Do History" with Games + Digital Media
Andy Hoffman |
Introducing Dynamic Mathematics Software GeoGebra to Teachers
Judith Hohenwarter |
Introducing the Florida Standards Database
Markus Hohenwarter |
Using Data to Make Your Improvement Plan a Reality
Terry Holliday |
21st Century Skills for Administrators
Sally House |
Teaching Math to the Net Generation: Technology is the Answer!
Sandee House |
Very Cool Tricks for Using and Making Videos
Rushton Hurley |
Google's Docs, Earth, and SketchUp: Cool Tools and Possible Projects
Rushton Hurley |
Get Out! Project-based Learning for Environmental Studies
Mark Imhoof |
Podcasts from Space
Pamela Jamoom |
A Tech Explosion in Reading
Harry Joiner |
Robotics: Rigor and Relevance in S.T.E.M. Education
James Jones |
Photovoice: A Pathway for Social Action and Teacher Development
Mary Kayler |
Harnessing the Power of Technology in Florida's Schools
Kate Kemker |
Professional Development on a Shoe String Budget
Kate Kemker |
DBT: Create Video Book Trailers to Motivate Reluctant Readers
Robert Kenny |
Using Cross-curriculum Web 2.0 Technology to Increase Learning Outcomes
Laura Ketcham |
Using Podcasting as a tool for Enhanced Technology Integration
Barbara King |
Internet Safety . . . We are All Responsible
Jonathan King |
Podcasting for Every Teacher: Global Voices, Interdisciplinary and Empowerment
Kathleen King |
Oh Web 2.0, Where ART Thou?
Vasilia Lambrides |
Google Docs Can Cure Your Classroom Headaches!
Cindy Lane |
Response to Instruction/Intervention: State Update and Web Resources
Bambi Lockman |
The New School Library Learning Commons
David Loertscher |
Data Management Considerations for Online High Schools
Katie Logan |
Top Ten Web 2.0 Tools for Young Learners
Gail Lovely |
Blended Learning and the New Open Source Ecosystem
Cristina Lowe |
Stepping Up Science: Systematically Teaching Everyone with Probeware
Shannon Lynch |
A Roadmap for Successful Youth Technology Programs
Maureen MacCarthy |
Wikis: What Are They? What Can I Do with Them? How Do I Get One?
Ricardo Machado |
The Struggling Reader and Technology: Taking the “Im” Out of Impossible
Marilyn Macklin |
Web 2.0 and Digital Boards in Class
Ainhoa Marcos |
Kids Teaching Kids via Tablet PC, Moodle and Student-created Screencasts
Eric Marcos |
Student Success Stories Using Technology to "Make the Grade"
Connie Masson |
Digital Language Arts: A 21st Century Approach to Instruction
James Maxlow |
Using Technology to Help English Language Learners Succeed
Janet Mayers |
Preparing Leaders to Realize the Rewards of Leading a 21st Century School
Jim McDermott |
Designing a Video Conference to Meet the Needs of the Learner
Susan McJunkin |
Poetry Through Creative Technology
Sandy Melillo |
Connecting Distance Educators in Florida: Through FDLA and USDLA
Al Mizell |
Use Your Noodle: Learn Moodle! Open Source Learning Management System
Michelle Moore |
Integration Through Collaboration: Empowering the 21st Century Educator
Conni Mulligan |
Free Internet Telephony Tools for Educators
John Nahm |
Early Childhood Education Virtually Anywhere: School, Home and Community
Alicia Narvaez |
Go Green! Server Virtualization to Reduce Cost, Complexity and CO2
Leonard Niebo |
Get them Talking! Connecting World Languages and Web 2.0
Michelle Olah |
Technology Career Standards: Building a National Cyber Security Workforce
Brenda Oldfield |
Kids, Cameras, Computers, Creativity and Cognition
Henry Olds |
How One County Transformed and Resolved Organizational Barriers to Succeed
Terence O'Leary |
Community Stories: Using Cultural Artifacts to Tell Untold Stories
Juan Orozco |
Integrating Technology with Music Instruction
Kyle Pace |
Serving the School Community Through Digital Storytelling
Randall Palmer |
Cool Classroom Clickers
Georgia Parker |
Is Your District’s Technology Department Ready for Student E-mail?
Jeff Patterson |
It’s Not the Tools You Have in Your Math Class but How You Use Them
Gloria Peifer |
Professional Development Practices that Work for 21st Century Learners
Karen Percak |
Using Technology to Engage Your Community
Jackie Pons |
Celebrating Your Successes
Jodie Pozo-Olano |
Fractions and Algebra, Oh My! Differentiate with "Understanding Math"
Cynthia Preston |
The Amazing Math Toolbox for Teachers
Ian Prietz |
Leveraging Laptops Through the Florida Digital Educator Program
Charles Proctor |
How Educating Parents Strengthens Use of Media and Technology in Schools
Rebecca Randall |
STEM, Careers, and Technology: Can Content be Exciting? YES, It Can!
Karen Rasmussen |
SMART Boards & TI: A Powerful Combination!
Tom Reardon |
How Not to Convert a Traditional Class to an Online Format
Richard Repp |
A Successful Road Map to Renaissance Place Implementation
Melinda Richwine |
The Digital Bridges of Madison County
Dale Rickards |
Teaching Online in a Web 2.0 Context: Free Tools and Ideas
Margaret Riel |
Jump Start Your Math Class
Jennifer Rising |
School District Virtual Instruction Program (VIP)
Sally Roberts |
Effective Emergency Communication Using Online Collaboration
Paula Romano |
Technology Tools for Reading and Learning: The Road to Academic Success!
Beth Saunders |
Digital Copyright: How to be Compliant in a Digital World
Lisa Scherer |
School-wide Broadcasting: The Equipment has Been Delivered, Now What?
C David Schneider |
Using Technology to Track Zero Tolerance Discipline Policy Infractions
Brian Schoonover |
Digital Portfolios: Authentic Assessment Tool for Elementary Students
Kati Searcy |
Going Global, Going Public
Dean Shareski |
Web 2.0 Risks and Rewards: Incorporating New Tools into the Classroom
Linda Sharp |
Developing 21st Century Skills
Beth Sharpe |
Improving Schools with Technology Integration: The Leadership Advantage
Gary Shattuck |
Language Arts 21st Century Classrooms
Melissa Shields |
Increasing Students and Decreasing Costs: A Model that Works!
John Small |
Congratulations, Authors! (Webbes and Other eBooks Kids Can Create)
Grace Smith |
Integrating iPods into Your Classroom Instruction
Kathleen Sohar |
Getting the NAC of Network Security to Keep Your Computers Running
Ernest Staats |
Blogs, Wikis, Social Bookmarking and the 21st Century Classroom
Timothy Stafford |
Osceola’s Digital Educators: A True Success Story
Cheryl Stepp |
In Search of Solutions: An Educational Wiki for Climate Change
Stephanie Stevenson |
Digital Music Technology in the Education System
Gary Stokes |
Florida Digital Educators: Beyond the Face-to-Face
Michael Sweeney |
Online Tools to Enhance the Classroom Experience
Jerry Swiatek |
Current STEM Education Initiatives: PROMiSE and FCR-STEM
Mary Jane Tappen |
Free for the Taking: Online Curriculum Resources!
Nancy Teger |
Green Computing: Save Energy, Save Money!
John Thompson |
Videoconferencing 101: Team Teaching with the World
Diane Tinucci |
Geography is All Around Us: Making the Connection Through Technology
Silvia Tolisano |
Improving How we Use Wikis for Better Student Learning
Harry Tuttle |
The (Almost Entirely) Paperless ELA Class
Brad Velcoff |
Literacy through Science and Technology
Elizabeth Walden |
How to Manage a Database Management System that Interfaces with SIS
Greg Walker |
Turn On, Tune In, Download and Educate: Multimedia Made Easy with PBS!
Tasha Weinstein |
SSYRA Collaboration Using Wikis and Nings
Deena Wells |
Conspiracy Code: An Online, Immersive American History Learning Game
Jennifer Whiting |
Free Online Collaboration Tools
Michelle Wilcox |
Being a Technology Leader: What to Do First, Second…Millionth
Eric Willard |
Wireless N: WiFi Finally Delivers on the Promise
Brent Williams |
The Real Cost of Windows Vista: Should I Wait for Windows 7?
Brent Williams |
SMART Boards in ELL
Linda Williams |
Steps to Ensure Student Cyber-Security in a Technology-Driven World
Dow Williamson |
iPods "Touch" Florida GEAR UP Students
Iris Wilson |
21st Century Skills Learning Environments
Jessie Woolley-Wilson |
A Panel Discussion on Implementing Project-Based Learning
Gordon Worley |
Thinking 2.0: Use Web-based Scenarios to Teach Collaboration
Sandra Wozniak |
Cyber Bullying: Who, What, Where, When, Why and How
Chris Wright |
The Frugal, Tech-Savvy, Math Teacher
David Young |
No Boundaries: A NASA and USA TODAY Online STEM Careers Initiative
Bill Yucuis |
Information Literacy for Idiots
Cynthia Zimmerman |