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This session focuses on the use of software applications (PPT, Timeliner, Inspiration) to satisfy and measure state and national standards in technology, language arts, and social sciences. Student projects are the focus.
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This page will be updated throughout the weekend.
Sample projects will be added here next week.
Student projects on www.bluebullets.net will be added
through the month of December under
=> Arts and Technology
=> Computer Technology on the page’s menu bar.
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Classic Book Report PPT Project
Literary analysis of a classic work adapted to a multimedia format; marriage of the "old" and the "new"
Rubric
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Pharaohs PowerPoint Project
In-depth multimedia study of one pharaoh of ancient Egypt, including discussion of the accomplishments of the pharaoh, monuments, and the tomb or pyramid of burial
Rubric
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Holiday Research PPT Project
Investigation of the origins of a major holiday and its effect on American traditions; also emphasis on individual experience
Halloween Project and Rubrics
St. Patrick’s Day Rubric
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On the Day You Were Born PPT Project
Personal multimedia time capsule of events surrounding an individual's bith, including world, national, local, and pop cultural events of the year of his or her birth
Project Sheet
Rubric
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The American President Project
Create a PowerPoint biography of an American President including detailed aspects of the subject’s life and career.
Rubric
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Regions of Colonial America
American History Group Project
Using PowerPoint to create a Multimedia study of the character of the regions of Colonial America using PowerPoint and Timeliner
Rubric
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Illinois State Standards 
English/Language Arts
GOAL 1: Read with understanding and fluency.
GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
Social Science
GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
GOAL 18: Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Conference Strand
Major Strand:
Standards Aligned Lessons and Projects
This strand will focus on how standards-aligned projects can utilize technology to enhance student learning. Session presenters will focus on the seamless use of technology as they incorporate and assess state and national standards in learning environments.
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About the Presenter: 
- 14 years teaching experience
- Over 25 years computer experience
- Multiple courses taught in language
arts, social studies, technology, study skills in
6-8 grade
-Over 25 years computer experience
-Multiple course experiences 6-8th grades: language arts (also at advanced level), social
studies, American history, technology, and study skills; various extra-curricular areas sponsored and coached 6-12
-Developing technology program at Knoxville Junior High
-Masters in Education Teaching and Leadership, St. Xavier University
-Masters in Education Administration, University of Phoenix (online)
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