DOCUMENT RESUME ED 452 828 IR 020 668 TITLE The Secretary's Conference on Educational Technology, 2000: Measuring Impacts and Shaping the Future. [Proceedings] (Alexandria, Virginia, September 11-12, 2000). INSTITUTION Department of Education, Washington, DC. PUB DATE 2000-09-00 NOTE 365p.; For individual papers, see IR 020 669-679. AVAILABLE FROM For full text: http: / /www.ed.gov /Technology /techconf /2000. PUB TYPE Collected Works - Proceedings (021) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC15 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Computer Uses in Education; Educational Change; *Educational Technology; Elementary Secondary Education; Evaluation Methods; Higher Education; *Instructional Effectiveness; Internet IDENTIFIERS *Technology Utilization; Value Added ABSTRACT This conference focused on the effective use of technology in schools by examining the following issues:(1) What value-added does technology bring to schools? (2) ,What does it take at the system level to enable learners, teachers, administrators, and communities to use technology effectively? (3) What assessment strategies and designs are currently being used to capture the value-added technology brings to schools? and (4) Howdo schools need to evolve in order to become a high-tech, high-performance enterprise that builds the capacity of learners, teachers, administrators, and community members to use the emerging technologies wisely and effectively? The first two sections present the conference agenda and information on featured speakers. The third section contains profiles of Spotlight Schools. The fourth section provides summaries of demonstration projects, and the fifth section describes several evaluation tools. The sixth section contains the following conference white papers: "Expanding International Education through the Internet: No Longer Limited to the Global Studies and Foreign Language Curriculum" (Edwin H. Gragert); "Assessing the Role of Educational Technology in the Teaching and Learning Process: A Learner-Centered Perspective" (Barbara L. McCombs); "Developing Assessments for Tomorrow's Classrooms" (Barbara Means, Bill Penuel, and EdysQuellmalz); "New Designs for Connected Teaching and Learning" (Margaret Riel); "ALesson from Richard Nixon: Observations about Technology Policy and Practicein Education (Saul Rockman); "It's Time To Upgrade: Tests and Administration Procedures for the New Millennium" (Michael Russell); and "Ice Machines, Steamboats, and Education: Structural Change and EducationalTechnologies" (Robert Tinker). The seventh section is a report on the conferenceentitled "Measuring Impacts and Shaping the Future," that addresses severalcritical questions. 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If 2 BEST COPY AVAILABLE Secretary's Conference on Educational Technology 2000 The Secretary's Conference on Educational Technology MEASURING IMPACTS AND SHAPING THE FUTURE The Secretary's Conference on Educational Technology 2000 focused on the effective use of technology in schools by examining the following issues: What value-added does technology bring to schools? What does it "take" at the system level to enable learners, teachers, administrators and communities to use technology effectively? What assessment strategies and designs are currently being used to capture the value-added technology brings to schools? How do schools need to evolve in order to become a high-tech, high-performance enterprise that builds the capacity of learners, teachers, administrators and community members to use these emerging technologies wisely and effectively? This page last modified January 12, 2001 (Pay). BEST COPYAVAILABLE http://www.ed.gov/Technology/techconf/2000/14/25/2001 12:12:53 PM] P. Agenda-Secretary's Conference on EDTech 2000 The Secretary's Conference on Educational Technology 2000 AGENDA Hilton Alexandria Mark Hotel September 11th - Monday Day One Break-Out Session Discussion Template for Day One 8:30am - 10:30am Opening Session Plaza Ballroom Video Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age George Lucas Educational Foundation Conference Orientation Diane Reed, Technology Teacher in Residence U.S. Department of Education Welcome Linda Roberts, Director of the Office of Educational Technology U.S. Department of Education Secretary's Address Richatd W. Riley, Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education Keynote Address Information Technology and Information Literacy Eric Benhamou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 3Com Corporation 4 http://www.ed.gov/Technology/techconf/2000/agenda.html (1 of 8) (4/25/2001 12:13:41 PM] p Agenda-Secretary's Conference on EDTech 2000 10:45am - 12:30pm Breakout Sessions Spotlight Schools Discussion Measuring the Impact of Technology Spotlight Schools and noted researchers and evaluatorswill discuss, What is the "value-added" that you bring to students through technology?How are you assessing this? See the Breakout Matrix for the spotlightschool assignments and rooms. All conference participants areinvited to join the discussions. The Day One Template will guide the discussions. or Outstanding Technology Demonstration Projects Outstanding projects on display. Terrace Room 12:30pm - 2:00pm Luncheon Multimedia Presentation Teacher Florence McGinn and students Hunterdon Central Regional High School Flemington, NJ Luncheon Address Renaissance 2000 David Thornburg President, The Thornburg Center 2:00pm - 3:30pm Plenary Session Plaza Ballroom Measuring our Propvess with Real Tools: Why doestechnology work in some schools and not in others? Moderator Margaret Honey Director, Center for Children and Technology http://www,ed.gov/Technology/techconf/2000/agenda.html (2 of 8) (4/25/2001 12:13:41 PM] Agenda-Secretary's Conference on EDTech 2000 Panel enGauge Presented by Cheryl Lemke CEO, Metiri Group Four Cornerstones Presented by Bernajean Porter Education Technology Planners Pr-filer Presented by Jim Nazworthy High Plains R*TEC CEO ForuM Star Chart Presented by Cheryl Williams National School Board Association 3:30pm - 4:30pm Statewide Data Collections Session Moderator Michael Cohen Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education Panel Maryland Barbara Reeves State Technology Director Ohio Tim Best State Technology Director Question & Answer Session Featured States 5:30pm - 7:30pm Reception and Exhibits Conference participants are encouraged to visit the exhibit area to talk with some of the most outstanding technology projects in the country. Members of Congress Invited. Hilton Alexandria Mark Hotel September 12th - Tuesday Day Two Break-Out Session Discussion Template for Day Two 6 http://www.ed.gov/Technology/techconf/2000/agenda.html (3 of 8) [4/25/2001 12:13:41 PM) Agenda-Secretary's Conference on EDTech 2000 7:30am - 8:30am Continental Breakfast and Exhibits 8:30am - 10:00am Plenary Session Plaza Ballroom Higher Education and K-12 Partnerships: Technical Assistance for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Moderator Cheryl Lemke CEO, Metiri Group Panel Elliot Soloway Professor, University of Michigan Cathie Norris Professor, University of North Texas Ann Mastergeorge Professor, UCLA Steve Cowdrey Director of Technology Cherry Creek, Colorado Charol Shakeshaft Professor, Hofstra University Liz Glowa Director of Technology Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland Walter Heineke Assistant Professor University of Virginia Laura Blasi Fellow University of Virginia Sarah Skerker Mantua Elementary Fairfax County, Virginia Question and Answer Session Panelists http://www.ed.gov/Technology/techconf/2000/agenda.html (4 of 8) [4/25/2001 12:13:41 PM] Agenda-Secretary's Conference on EDTech 2000 10:15am - 12:30pm Breakout Sessions Spotlight Schools Discussion Measuring the Impact of Technology Spotlight Schools and noted researchers and evaluators will discuss, What conditions are critical to the effective use of technolgy in schools? See the Breakout Matrix for the spotlight school assignments and rooms. All conference participants are invited to join the discussions. The Day Two Template will guide the discussions. or Outstanding Technology Demonstration Projects Outstanding projects on display. Terrace Room Breakout Session State TLCF Coordinators Lakeside 1 12:30pm - 2:00pm Luncheon Multimedia Presentation Portage Path School of Technology, Akron, Ohio Mott Hall School, New York City Community District #6 Announcement of Exemplary and Promising Educational Technology Programs 2:00pm - 3:30pm Plenary Session International Pane/ Global Connections through Technology Moderator Keith Geiger Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs U.S. Department of State Panel Robert McNergney Professor, University of Virginia Ed Gragert Director, International Education and Resource Network Kristi Franz Teacher, International Education and Resource Network Kevin Warner Worldwide Education,