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Presentation Program

The following presentations list is for the 2008 Gulf South Adult & Career Education Conference:

7:30 am – 8:00 am.    -           Exhibitor and Poster Set-Up

8:00 am – 9:00 am     -           Registration & Exhibits Open – RM 258

9:00 am – 10:30 am   -           Session A (Concurrent Sessions)

RM 244

  • Dr. Mary Willis, Professor, ACED – “Excel 2007 Update”

RM 240

  • Dr. Iris Ellis & Mrs. Cindy Prater, Assistant Professors, ACED – “ A First Look at Microsoft Access 2007”

RM 122

  • Dr. Vesta Whisler, Assistant Professor, ACED – “Student Online Readiness”

RM 262

  • Kristy McIntosh, Instructor, ACED – “Using What You Have: Simple Assistive Technology Solutions for Struggling Readers”

RM 263

  • Dr. Charles Backes, Professor, ACED: NTI Meeting – “Issues for New Trade and Industrial and Healthcare Science Teachers”

RM 258

  • Sarah Heath, DOE BECS Program Specialist – “Business Education & Computer Science Update”

RM 276

  • Mrs. Kimberly Tanner, Access Office for Students with Disabilities, VSU, ACED Doctoral Student – “Access for All: Universal Design in the Classroom”

10:30 am – 11:00 am -           Morning Break & Exhibits

11:00 am – 12:00 pm -           Session B (Concurrent Sessions)

RM 244

  • Dr. Xavier McClung, Professor, Dr. Kenny Ott & Dr. Yahya Mat Som, Associate Professors, ACED – “Alternative Options in Course Delivery Methods: The Future of Education”

RM 240

  • Mr. Robert Furr, Career & Technical Instruction Specialist, Rockmart High School – “CTAE and Special Education Working Together to Serve Special Populations”.

RM 262

  • Bryan Flemming, Director of LODAC -  “Preventing & Addressing Classroom Violence”

RM 122

  • Dr. Charles Backes, Professor, ACED and Mrs. Michelle Parkerson, Teacher, Clyattville Elementary School – “Improving Reading and Writing Skills of CTAE Students”

RM 258

  • Dr. Freida Hill & Ms. Jenny Williams, Assistant Commissioner, Technical Education Division, Technical College System of GA, Education and Career Partnership Coordinator, Technical College System of GA  – “Dual Enrollment in Georgia’s High Schools and Technical Colleges”

RM 263

  • Dr. Steve Hankla, Assistant Principal, Colquitt County High School, President,GeorgiaAssociationofSecondarySchoolPrincipals – "Merging Career readiness and Academic Skills: Strategies for Academic Integration"

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm   -           Luncheon & Speaker - Magnolia Room – University Center

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm     -           Session C (Concurrent Sessions)

RM 244

  • Dr. Mary Willis, Professor, ACED – “Excel 2007 Update”

RM 240

  • Dr. Iris Ellis & Mrs. Cindy Prater, Assistant Professors, ACED – “ A First Look at Microsoft Access 2007”

RM 122

  • Dr. Vesta Whisler, Assistant Professor, ACED – “Student Online Readiness”

RM 262

  • Kristy McIntosh, Instructor, ACED – “Using What You Have: Simple Assistive Technology Solutions for Struggling Readers”

RM 263

  • Mrs. Lynne Wilson, Director of Workforce Education, Lowndes County Schools – “The Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education: What can GACTE Do for You?”

RM 264

  • Rich Gamble, Public Safety Instructor, Camden County High School – “Reaching Students on a Real-World Level: Strategies for Thematic Teaching”

RM 203

  • Sarah Heath, DOE BECS Program Specialist – “Business Education & Computer Science Update”

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm     -           Session D (Concurrent Sessions)

RM 265

  • Dr. Reynaldo L. Martinez Jr., Professor & Head, ACED – “New Graduate Studies Opportunities in ACED”

RM 203

  • Dr. Yahya Mat Som, Associate Professor, ACED – “Developing a Career Plan”

RM 81

  • Dr. Kenny Ott, Associate Professor, ACED, Mr.  Jason Goodner, Ms. Jill Dennis, Ms. Ali Csinos, Mr. David Ross, & Mr. Chris Kinsey, ACED Doctoral Students – “An Educational Study in ‘Second Life’: A Triangulated Approach”

RM 264

  • Mrs. Kimberly Tanner, Access Office for Students with Disabilities, VSU, ACED Doctoral Student – “Access for All: Universal Design in the Classroom”

RM 262

  • Bryan Flemming, Director of LODAC -  “Preventing & Addressing Classroom Violence”

RM 263

  • Dr. Charles Backes, Professor, ACED and Mrs. Michelle Parkerson, Teacher, Clyattville Elementary School – “Improving Reading and Writing Skills of CTAE Students”

RM 200

  • Dr. Freida Hill & Ms. Jenny Williams, Assistant Commissioner, Technical Education Division, Technical College System of GA, Education and Career Partnership Coordinator, Technical College System of GA  – “Dual Enrollment in Georgia’s High Schools and Technical Colleges”

 

4:20 pm – Conference Evaluations & Door Prizes  – First Floor Snack Area