Elementary+and+Secondary

== = = =**Elementary and Secondary Program Resources**=

=**Wednesday – April 15, 2009**=

10:45 – 12:00
//Panel: Moderator Julie Lindsay, Qatar Academy Kerry Bailey, Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), Myra Khattab -Michigan State University, Dubai - UAE Elizabeth Ross, Educational Advisor, Ministry of Education Dr. Don Knezek, ISTE//
 * Current Trends and Issues in Elementary and Secondary Education: United Arab Emirates, Gulf Region, Worldwide**



12:05 – 13:00
//Dr. Don G. Knezek, ISTE CEO//
 * 21st Century School Leaders: New Technology Leadership for School Transformation**



14:00 – 15:15
//Panel: Moderator Dr. Eman Gaad, British University of Dubai//
 * Supporting Special Needs Students through the Use of ICT and Digital Resources**



15:20 – 16:35
//Panel: Moderator Sandra Zaher, English Language Institute, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Aziz Khalil, Abu Dhabi University Dr. Johan Hartzenrerg, CALL Coordinator, Abu Dhabi University//
 * Enhancing English Language Learning through the Use of Technology and Digital Resources**

17:30 – 18:00
//Presenters, Panelists, Delegates Moderator: Julie Lindsay, Qatar Academy//
 * Questions & Informal Conversations**

16:40 – 17:25
//Representative of Top Tier Sponsor//
 * Sponsor Spotlight: TBD**

=Thursday – April 16, 2009=

9:00 – 9:55
//Hall Davidson - Discovery USA//
 * Engaging Students for Creativity and Innovation through Media-Rich Resources and Projects**



10:00 – 11:15
//A Critical Issues Panel: Moderator Dr. Lynn Nolan ISTE Dr. Chris Stryker, Center for Teaching & Learning, UAE University Jacqueline Stephen, Higher Colleges of Technology//
 * Developing Teacher Competencies for Digital Age Learning and Teaching: Models that Work**



Challenging Students through Global Projects and Contests
//Panel: Moderator Julie Lindsay, Qatar Academy//



Online resources:
 * Flat Classroom Projects (portal) http://flatclassroomproject.org
 * iEARN http://iearn.org
 * Flat Classrooms Ning - for educators to connect: http://flatclassrooms.ning.com

14:00 – 14:55
//Dr. Lynn Nolan - ISTE//
 * Technology and Information Fluency for Teachers, Students, Education Leaders: A New Imperative**



15:00 – 16:15
//Panel:// //Moderator Sam Farsaii, Irving (Texas) Schools// //Julie Lindsay, Qatar Academy Dr. Nasrin Abushakra, Lehigh University//
 * The Promise and the Challenge of One - To - One Computing**



Associated videos and resources: > NETS-S in action. High school classroom, Irving ISD
 * media type="file" key="HS.wmv"


 * [|Irving Technology Media Fair]
 * [|Irving online web 2.0 resources]
 * [|Irving Freeware resources]

16:20 – 17:15
//Hall Davidson, Discovery Education
 * Revenge of the Digital Natives**

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17:20 – 17:50
//Presenters, Panelists, Delegates Moderator Sam Farsaii, Irving (Texas) Schools//
 * Questions & Informal Conversations**

=Saturday – April 18, 2009=

9:00 – 10:45

 * Using Technology to Teach Reading**

11:00 – 12:45
//Julie Lindsay, Head of Information Technology and E-Learning Qatar Academy//
 * Essential Web 2.0 Tools** and how to use them in the classroom

14:00 – 15:45
//Sandra Zaher, English Language Institute, Abu Dhabi University//
 * Using Technology to Enhance English Language Learning**

16:00 – 17:45
//Julie Lindsay, Head of Information Technology and E-Learning Qatar Academy//
 * Project-Based Learning with Web 2.0 and Student Networking Tools**



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