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Workshops, Sunday, April 18, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
(Cost: $30)
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Advocating for Intellectual Freedom - Beverly Becker - Assistant Director ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom (Rm. H)
Ms. Becker will discuss the importance of intellectual freedom in the educational process, the current issues affecting intellectual freedom, and how to deal with them. [E] |
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Going Mobile to Meeting the Needs of the 21st Century Learner - Apple Computer and Teacher Leader (Rm L/M - Mac Lab)
The wireless world, along with the portability of the laptops, and the dynamic nature of the digital content are creating a synergy that will have a huge impact on schools and classrooms." (Dr. Mark Edwards, Superintendent, Henrico County Public Schools) states, school districts and individual classrooms are starting to move to mobile computing as a way to meet the challenges of creating a world-class workforce of technology-literate professionals with 21st Century Skills. In this workshop we will examine what the research says about mobile computing, the wireless tools and technologies that makes it possible, tend the planning that will make it effective. Lastly, we will look at the initiatives and successes of those who are leading the way. [Computer Lab, I, DP]
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Proof of the Power: What Research Says about the Impact of School Librarians and Libraries on Academic Achievement - Keith Curry Lance, Director of Library Research Services, Colorado State Library and Department of Education (Rm. I)
Keith Curry Lance will provide and up-to-the-minute overview of research about the impact of school librarians on students' scores on high-stakes, standards-based tests. Using similar methodologies, researchers in numerous states across the nation have demonstrated with remarkable consistency the value of a well-staffed, well-stocked, and well-funded school library. [DP, I, Computer]
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CANCELLED: Managing Information Security Risk - Ken Shaurette, Security Solutions Manager, MPC Security Solutions (Rm P/Q - PC Lab)
To be effective, an information security strategy must be a well coordinated, consistent, and an organized ongoing effort that applies policies and controls consistently across the organization. However, information systems in education are often highly distributed and heterogeneous, making consistency more difficult. The education environment can not tolerate a system that is cumbersome or inflexible, however systems that cannot insure adequate security are also destined for failure.
How can technology leaders insure environments that are open enough to support the free exchange of ideas and foster creative expression, while at the same time meet increasing demands for a secure environment that will protect these resources from malevolent attacks and inadvertent destruction?
This seminar will be a combination of hands on lab with basic security tools, lecture, and open forum for discussing these challenges. It will also present some of the techniques, policies, and procedures that are being used to meet these challenges today.
The number of security incidents continues to grow exponentially. What are some ways that hackers compromise your network? Share in the discussion of some actual examples of common hacking techniques and their ramifications. Learn about suggested ways to protect your information. Consider some of the potential liabilities that may exist. What is reasonable and how much due diligence is enough? [Computer Lab, I, DP] |
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Workshops, Sunday, April 18, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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