M1.
—Questions Principals Might Ask
Jamie McKenzie
As the instructional leader of the school, the principal can be the prime
force for change and improvement. The principal can also act to shelter
a school from frivolity and senseless or disruptive changes that might
interfere with the learning mission. In this presentation, McKenzie suggests
a framework of questions and considerations a principal might ask when
considering the risks and potential benefits offered by new technologies.
M2. —Mobile
Learning
Stuart Baillie
The addition of a wireless mobile laptop cart can be a valuable and exciting
new resource in the classroom. It can extend lessons, address the different
learning styles of students, integrate seamlessly into the classroom curriculum
and enable teachers and students to capitalize on'teachable moments' while
minimizing infrastructure costs. In this session, Julie Parkyn, Client
Manager with IBM's K-12 unit, willdescribe the components, uses, benefits
and critical success factors for anoptimal mobile learning environment.
M3. —Palm
PDAs in the Classroom
Alison Slack
A powerful tool in technology, handhelds have a lot to offer. Learn how
the Thames Valley Board introduced Palms into a Grade 2 and a Grade 7/8
classroom to assist with meeting curriculum expectations.
Download Corel Presentation 3.5 Meg
M4.—Smart
Boarding
Chris Heywood (Duplicom Presentation Systems), Andrew McClintock,
Ben Hazzard and Lisa MacMillan (Junior/ IntermediateTeachers LKDSB)
This workshop will demonstrate the power behind classroom use of a SMART
Board. Participants will learn how a SMART Board works and then see practical
applications of this technology as it pertains to creating interactive
Language and Math Classes.
M5.—Showcasing
Your School on the Internet
Bill Martel (BGCDSB)
This workshop is designed for administrators or teachers who would like
to showcase their school community on the Internet. Using Claris HomePage,
we will discover how easy it is to create an informative, useful, curriculum
relevant school website. You will leave with a copy of simple templates
that you can complete and publish to the Internet.
http://www.bgcdsb.org/symposium/
M6.—Palms
and Probes in Junior Science 
Doug Peterson/Don Fay (GECDSB)
Forget everything you thought you knew about Science experiments. What
could you accomplish if you put the power of a handheld computer and the
accuracy of a scientific probe in the hands of a Junior student? After
you see what can be done, you'll never look at a thermometer the same
way again.
http://www.gecdsb.on.ca/d&g/probes.htm
M7.—eTeacher
Mobile—Plan and Assess
Elaine Ernewein (LDCSB)
Begin to explore the Plan and Assess components of eTeacher 3. Build,
collect, share and transfer curriculum units and resources to enhance
your long-range plans. Identify assessment strategies and recording tools
to track achievement. Create and modify curriculum and learning-based
rubrics and interface using a Palm with eTeacher mobile. This portable
feature permits on-the-spot entry data. Assess tasks as they happen. Use
a PalmPilot to track the achievement for individual students.
PM Session Resources
A1.—Hands
On Introduction to Handheld Computing 
Elliott Soloway
In this session, Dr. Soloway will provide a hands-on introduction
to handheld computing as well as the opportunity to experience the software
developed by the HI-CE project first “hand”.
A2.—Classroom
Application Finale 2003
Music Notation Software
Ryan Ewaskiw (TVDSB)
Finale is an excellent piece of software for teachers and especially students
to develop and present their creative concepts required by the Ontario
Arts Curriculum. Discover how this software can unlock the daunting task
of putting creative musical projects (such as a composition or arranging)
into professional quality print and performance playback mediums.
A3.—Dreamweaver
MX
—Using Tables ... Tricks and Secrets
Diane Bedard (WECDSB)
(beginner/intermediate skill level)
The secret to a great looking layout is the judicious use of tables...
explore the use of fixed, auto-sized and hybrid tables for sharp looking
layouts. Learn to create rounded-corner layouts, and discover the unexplained
table sort features.
A4.—School
Webpage and Microsoft Frontpage
Wendy Warner (LKDSB)
This session will concentrate on demonstrating ideas on how to keep students
and parents returning to your School Website, the development of good
design, structure and content for your School Website using MS FrontPage.
A5.—NETS
Project
Leslie Atkinson, Cliff Kraeker (TVDSB)
N.E.T.S (National Educational Standards)
Computers are more than expensive toys, they are invaluable tools for
teachers and students. This workshop outlines what students should be
doing with technology in various grades from JK to 12. It also outlines
core software that is available free to schools in Ontario and gives grade
recommendations for these programs. Learn how to access lesson plans that
directly link to the Ontario curriculum, program manuals and grade appropriate
skills lists. The purpose of this workshop it to help administrators to
become aware of the value of using technology and resources to make it
happen.
http://web1.tvdsb.on.ca/charles/nets/index.htm
A6.—Data,
Can You Fathom That?
Wallace Webster (AMDSB)
This workshop demonstrates how Fathom (Dynamic Statistics Software)
can be used to explore and analyze student achievement data. Come and
see how levels of achievement of expectations, learning skills and EQAO
results can be compared using the visualization techniques of Fathom.
Download
Slideshow
RCACFathom.pdf - 318K
Download
Handout
Fathom.pdf - 331K
A7.—Mobile
Technology and Student Achievement
Bruce Richards (Apple Canada)
Using mobile technology to improve student achievement: research and results.
Now that technology is becoming practically accessible, educators are
making the real connections to learning (their own and students'). There
is now documentation on the influence of technology on student achievement
and proven pedagogical practices and it is advancing our understanding
of the ways in which learning is developing.
Another element of
this discussion is the growing impact technology is having on changing
the learning environment as a whole and on students' affinities for learning.