GTRI_B-1 Collaborative Learning Experiences Using Emerging Technologies in the Classroom MEC Conference March 13, 2006 Margie Brown & Therese Turman

GTRI_B-2 Overview of Presentation Foundations for the Future Professional Development - Explorers Guild Video Streaming Demonstration Virtual Field Trip Demonstration

GTRI_B-3 Foundations for the Future (F3)

GTRI_B-4 Foundations for the Future A collaboration of Georgia Tech researchers working with government and industry support to ensure universal K-12 technology access in Georgia. A successful program that can be replicated in any state with school administrators, government agencies, and industry partners.

GTRI_B-5 Potential Program Focus Help accelerate technology applications for collaborative learning, remote access to educational facilities, and Internet-based resources for the K-12 community.

GTRI_B-6 F3 Services Provided Technical assistance and resources Proposal writing assistance Policy input Professional development workshops Monthly award-winning community newsletter “Outta Site!” Training and information outreach to K-12 schools in Georgia

GTRI_B-7 F3 Outreach Provided over 80 county and city school systems across Georgia with various outreach efforts.

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GTRI_B-9 Family Technology Resource Centers F3 with the support of the DeKalb County School System offer free monthly workshops to DeKalb school teachers and FTRC members. Teachers, parents, and community members can exchange experiences, learn from each other, and experiment with tools and technologies. Web Address:

GTRI_B-10 Explorers Guild

GTRI_B-11 Objectives for Explorers Guild Opportunities for teachers/administrators to learn: new technology tools cutting-edge applications to assist in the classroom strategies for increasing funding base Georgia Tech researchers and other K-12 specialists lend their technical expertise in an informal setting

GTRI_B-12 The Concept The Explorers Guild mission is to conduct teacher- driven professional development workshops for F3 Teachers can implement new technology concepts in the classroom for student, parents, and community use Explorers Guild attendees receive PLU credits

GTRI_B-13 F3 Forum Key Functions Professional Development Facility Model Classroom Learning Technology Testbed Technology Transfer Center

GTRI_B-14 Workshop Topics Digital Photography Firewalls and Filters Web Design Principles Web Accessibility Tools and Handheld Devices for Students with Special Needs Test Taking Skills PowerPoint Projects in the Classroom Online Resources for the Classroom Gadgets, Scanners, Digital Cameras, and GPS Receivers Multimedia in the Classroom Computer Troubleshooting Exploring Photoshop for New Users Video Streaming and Streaming

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GTRI_B-16 Outta Site! Helps families explore the Internet together, safely and effectively. Aimed at parents of children in upper elementary to middle school. Distributed monthly during the school year by The Friends School of Atlanta, Foundations for the Future (Georgia Tech), and the Family Technology Resource Center (DeKalb County School System).

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GTRI_B-18 Video Streaming Demo

GTRI_B-19 Virtual Field Trip

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GTRI_B-21 Questions

GTRI_B-22 Contact Information Margie Brown Therese Turman