July 20, 2012: The Power of One, Personalizing Learning with 1:1 Devices
Description: This one-day interactive conference is designed to enhance participants’ understanding of strategies for implementing 1:1 educational environments. Administrators, curriculum directors, technology coordinators, and teachers will provide practical, personal perspectives on how to initiate, implement and sustain a 1:1 initiative. Session topics will include: options for a 1:1 initiative including BYOT, Netbooks/Macbooks/Laptops, and iPads; community engagement, policies, pedagogies, technology infrastructure, professional development, funding, and organization. Participants will engage with speakers to discuss practical considerations of implementing 1:1 policies and programs.
Speakers:
Mooresville Graded School District, 1:1 Macbooks for Five Years
Forsyth County School District, State Leader in BYOT
Elbert County High School, 1:1 Netbooks and eTextbooks
Greene County High School, 1:1 iPads
Cost: $125 (includes workshop materials, lunch, refreshment breaks and parking pass)
**Note New Location: UGA Hotel and Conference Center (The Georgia Center)
Click here to see the complete workshop flyer!
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