I recently attended the FETC in Orlando and had a great time. I must admit there were several workshops that made me ask myself "Why am I here?" Some presenters were actually quire hypocrital and were telling us to use technology into the classroom to hold the kids' attention. A few of the presenters just lectured and passed out papers that were discussing curriculum and not much at all relating to technology????
One workshop I attended on "Using Photoshop in the Classroom" was very interesting. I learned a great deal at that one and she gave us great ideas to integrate this technology onto my class. One specific idea I loved was to use layers and actually put the student into a far off place and then have them write a story about their "trip."
The other great part of the conference was the Exhibit Hall. WOW I can't believe all the great technology out there! All I can say is thank God I left my credit cards home...... However I am going back to my school with many requests for my principal to keep our school on top of the technology field.
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I was amazed at the exhibit hall as well. Unbelievable! I went to a Photoshop session as well. I liked the layering as well as the cloning aspects. I am looking forward to trying it out with the students:)
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