Have you been wanting to design your own rubrics, but just can't find the time? Would you like to incorporate project based learning into your curriculum, but don't know how to tackle the checklists? The creators of TrackStar can solve all these problems for you. Learn how to create online formative quizzes, and printable rubrics or checklists. Discover innovative ways to search for Tracks, educational links, and WebQuests. Join in on this hands-on demonstration and start integrating technology into your classroom.

Teacher education programs must evolve before teachers can prepare students for success in the emerging information-based economy. Instead of being constrained by the outdated notion that characterizes information technologies as mere "tools" for supporting existing practices, Learning Generation seeks to foster a new generation of educators who use a broad spectrum of information technologies while continually innovating teaching and learning.

Spend a few moments with the 1997 Canadian Prime Minister's Award For Teaching Excellence winner. Ted will be available for book signings and conversation.

View some selected works of Learning Generation Cohorts and have a chance to speak to some of the people who have been working on these exciting projects.

Current teaching and learning models emphasize a variety of interactive learning strategies that employ group learning such as problem-based learning, teaming, and learning communities, but there is very little discussion on how educators can foster successful group development - a core component of interactive learning. An understanding of group development is especially critical for online teachers, because the greater emphasis on interactivity necessitates an understanding of group decision-making, teambuilding, and conflict resolution. This presentation will cover how group development can improve instruction for both online and face-to-face learning.

Learn about this innovative program which teams K-12 teachers with K-12 students to create interesting technology for their classrooms.

Students can now research the Internet without going to the computer lab. In fact, you can bring the computer lab to the class. Apple's AirPort allows you to connect to the Internet without wires allowing much more freedom. Picture a classroom full of students busily working on laptops with the teacher monitoring their work from his/her computer. Mr. Sevett will show you how wireless technology opens up many new possibilities for education.