DOCUMENT RESUME ED 462 929 IR 021 087 TITLE Building on the Future. NECC 2001: National Educational Computing Conference Proceedings (22nd, Chicago, Illinois, June 25-27, 2001). INSTITUTION National Educational Computing Association, Eugene, OR.; National Educational Computing Conference. PUB DATE 2001-06-00 NOTE 512p.; For selected individual papers, see IR 021 088-111. Most presenter handouts are not available from ERIC. Hosted by Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) and School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University. In cooperation with Chicago Public Schools, Illinois State Board Of Education, Illinois State Learning Technology Centers, Niles Township High School District 219, NCRTEC at the North Central Regional (Northwestern University), and Illinois Educational Technology Council. AVAILABLE FROM For full text: http://confreg.uoregon.edu/necc2001/program/. PUB TYPE Collected Works Proceedings (021) EDRS PRICE MF02/PC21 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Computer Uses in Education; *Educational Technology; Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; *Information Technology; Internet; *Telecommunications IDENTIFIERS *Technology Implementation ABSTRACT This document contains the proceedings of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) 2001. The following research papers are included: "UCI Computer Arts: Building Gender Equity While Meeting ISTE NETS" (Kimberly Bisbee Burge); "From Mythology to Technology: Sisyphus Makes the Leap to Learn" (Patricia J. Donohue, Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe, and John J. Hoover); "Simulations in the Learning Cycle: A Case Study Involving Exploring the Nardoo" (William M. Dwyer, Valesca E. Lopez); "Connecting across Many Divides: Digital, Racial, and Socio-Economic" (Janice Hinson and Cathy Daniel); "Educational Technology Professional Development Program" (Karen S. Ivers); "The Impact of an Innovative Model of Technology Professional Development" (Vivian Johnson); "Middle School Students as Multimedia Designers: A Project-Based Learning Approach" (Min Liu and Yu-Ping Hsiao); "Evaluation of a Laptop Program: Successes and Recommendations" (Deborah L. Lowther, Steven M. Ross, Gary R. Morrison); "E-Pals: Examining a Cross-Cultural Writing/Literature Project" (Lauren G. McClanahan); "Web-Based Computer Supported Cooperative Work" (John E. McEneaney and others); "Adapting Online Education to Different Learning Styles" (Diana J. Muir); "Enhancing Elementary Students' Creative Problem Solving through Project-Based Education" (Romina M. J. Proctor); "Effective Teaching Styles and Instructional Design for Online Learning Environments" (Ian J. Quitadamo and Abbie Brown) "Teaching and Learning with Information and Communication Technology: Success through a Whole School Approach" (Grant Ramsay); "Cross-Country Conversations: Techniques for Facilitating Web-Based Collaboration" (Julie Reinhart, Joe Slowinski, and Tiffany Anderson); "Fostering Girls' Computer Literacy through Laptop Learning: Can Mobile Computers Help To Level Out the Gender Difference?" (Heike Schaumburg); "Commonalities in Educational Technology Policy Initiatives among Nations" (James Schnitz); "Building Awareness of Text Structure through Technology" Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. (Edith A. Slaton); "Assessing New IT Workers: Adult Women and Underrepresented Minorities" (Karen Spahn); "Constructionism as a High-Tech Intervention Strategy for At-Risk Learners" (Gary S. Stager); "The Evolving Role of School-Based Technology Coordinators in Elementary Programs" (Neal Strudler, Christy Falba, and Doug Hearrington); "Building Positive Attitudes among Geographically-Diverse Students: The Project 1-57 Experience" (Paul A. Sundberg); "A Model for Pedagogical and Curricula Transformation with Technology" (David R. Wetzel); and "A Picture of Change in Technology-Rich K8 Classrooms" (Keith Wetzel, Ron Zambo, Ray Buss, and Helen Padgett). Post-conference presenter handouts and the conference program are also included. (MES) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. Building on the Future NECC 2001: National Educational Computing Conference Proceedings (22nd, Chicago, Illinois, June 25-27, 2001) PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS Office of Educational Research andImprovement BEEN GRANTED BY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproducedas received from the person or organization D. Ingham originating it. El Minor changes have beenmade to improve reproduction quality. TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES G INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) Points of view or opinions statedin this 1 document do not necessarilyrepresent official OERI position cr policy. BEST COPY AVAUBLE Welcome! . http://confreg.uoregon.edu/necc2001/intro_default.ssi HOSTED BY: Illinois fel4,2144 Computing Educators (ICE) CHICAGO School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern NECC University SPONSORED BY: National Educational Computing Association Conference! (NECA), Inc. Post-Conference Facts IN COOPERATION Audiotapinq Order Form WITH: Chicago Public Schools Presenter Handouts are available. Illinois State Board of Questions About Education Academic Credit? Illinois State Learning See you next year Technology Centers in San Antonio for NECC 2002 ! Niles Township High School District 219 NCRTEC at the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory The Collaboratory Project (Northwestern University) Illinois Educational Technology Council nub to these majotspeews! Adobe Systems, loc. Back to NECA homeoaoe 3 1 of I 3/5/02 9:22 AM Welcome to NECC 2001 last modified; General NECC 2001 Program 10/18/01 Information Conference at aGlom Welcome! Final Program Program PDF's karnoles, The Program Committee congratulates all who War !daps Ind Seim; participated in NECC 2001both the expert Keynotes presenters who shared their experiences in sessions and workshops, and the dedicated Plans for NECC Workshops teachers and other professionals who attended 2002 are under the conference to improve their knowledge of way! -7 Sessions educational technology. What isNErs? The Committee worked throughout the year to bring you the broadest, most inspiring, and 7, Speaker Resources useful program possible, and tmsts that you enjoyed many valuable learning and sharing Program PDF's opportunities during the conference. - Research Papers Be sure to browse through our Presenter Handouts and Research Papers sections to Presenter Handouts continue building on the knowledge foundation Audiotaping Order you established at NECC 2001! Form Louis Gomez, Helen Hoffenberg, & Anita McAnear NECC 2001 Program Co-chairs Events for Spedol Groups The NECC 2001 Program Features: Tours Keynotes Exhibits Designed to inspire and educate, Keynotes are offered once at the beginning of each conference Registration day, at the closing session, and at the conference luncheon. Press Workshops Housin1ath Offered before and during the conference, Workshops are designed to provide more in- Sponsorship depth exploration of specific issues and topics. http://confreg.uoregon.edu/necc2001/program/ (1 of 4) [3/4/02 4:25:33 PM] Welcome to NECC 2001 Available in 3-, 6-, and 12-hour (two-day) Fature NECCs segments in both hands-on and seminar/demo Site Map formats, Workshops require additional fees and advance registration. Make & Take Sessions These two-hour sessions offer hands-on activities to small collaborative groups aimed at learning to use technology to create a product or project that participants can then take home. Enrollment is limited to one session per person. Additional fee ($10) and advance registration are required. Concurrent Sessions Offered in one-hour panel, team, or individual formats, Concurrent Sessions highlight the successful programs, projects, ideas, and concepts of educators from all levels. Spotlight Sessions ate a special category of Concurrent Sessions and feature recognized leaders in the educational technology field. Research Papers Offered as part of the Concurrent Sessions, Paper sessions feature two peer-juried original research papers per one-hour time slot, on the general theme of using technologies to enhance education. Posters & Web Poster Sessions These two-hour sessions allow participants to engage in one-on-one or small-group discussions featuring both hard media and electronic displays. Web Posters include the enhancement of Internet connectivity. Attendees can view 12 Poster and 12 Web Posters at each time block. Student Showcases In these two-hour sessions, students and teachers demonstrate how they use technology in their classrooms. Program Themes http://confreg.uoregon.edu/necc2001/program/ (2 of 4) [3/4/02 4:25:33 PM] Welcome to NECC 2001 Building A Framework Building Technology Capacity Building Human Capacity Building A Learning Environment Building Equity And Accountability Workshop Strands Computer Networking & Systems Content-Area Specific Curriculum Integration Ed Tech Leadership Issues of Diversity/ Special Needs Multimedia Professional Development Project-Based Learning Skill Building Standards & Assessment Web-Enhanced Instruction Web Page Design What is NETS? NETS stands for ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards projects. NETS defines what students and teachers should know and be able to do with technology. ISTE worked with a broad coalition of educators, curriculum associations, and other educational organizations to develop and come to consensus on these standards. 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