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ADVANCE PROGRAMREGISTRATIONMarch 2-6, 2009 • Charleston, SC, USAEmbassy Suites Hotel Airport & Convention Center• Keynote Speakers• Invited Panels/Speakers• Full, Full (Book) & Brief Papers• Panels • Roundtables• Posters/Demonstrations• Corporate Demonstrations/Literature• Corporate Showcases• Tutorials/Workshops • SymposiaAdvancing Information Technology in Teacher Educationhttp://site.aace.orgA CONFERENCE OF AACEwww.aace.orgCo-sponsored by:Journal of Interactive Learning Research (JILR)Journal of Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia (JEMH)International Journal on E-Learning (IJEL)www.aace.org/pubswww.EdITLib.orgEarly registration deadline: January 21, 2009Hotel reservation deadline: January 29, 2009Advance registration deadline: February 16, 2009http://site.aace.org/conf

INVITATIONSITE 2009is the 20th annual conference of the Societyfor Information Technology and TeacherEducation. This society represents individual teacher educators and affiliatedorganizations of teacher educators in all disciplines, who are interested in thecreation and dissemination of knowledge about the use of information technologyin teacher education and faculty/staff development. SITE is a societyof the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).SITE is unique as the only organization which has as its sole focus the integrationof instructional technologies into teacher education programs. SITEpromotes the development and dissemination of theoretical knowledge, conceptualresearch, and professional practice knowledge through conferences,books, projects, and the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE).You are invited to attend and participate in this annual international forumwhich offer numerous opportunities to share your ideas, explore theresearch, development, and applications, and to network with the leaders inthis important field of teacher education and technology.Over 1,500 presentations in 32 major topic areas!The Conference Review Policy requires that each proposal will be peerreviewedby three reviewers for inclusion in the conference program, proceedingsbook, and CD-ROM proceedings.SITE is the premiere international conference in this field and annuallyattracts more than 1,200 leaders in the field from over 50 countries.ScopeThe Conference invites proposals from the introductory through advancedlevel on all topics related to:(1) the use of information technology in teacher education, and(2) instruction about information technology in• Preservice• Graduate Teacher Education• Inservice• Faculty & Staff DevelopmentProposals which address the theory, research and applications as well asdescribe innovative projects are encouraged.Presentation TypesThe Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful activitiesdesigned to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.• Keynote Speakers • Roundtables• Invited Panels/Speakers • Posters/Demonstrations• Full Papers• Corporate Demonstrations/Literature• Full Papers (Book) • Corporate Showcases• Brief Papers• Tutorials/Workshops• Panels• SymposiaProposals which address the theory, research and applications as well asdescribe innovative projects are encouraged.BackgroundSITE conferences have been held in Greenville, NC (1990); Greenville, NC(1991); Houston, TX (1992); Orlando, FL (1993); Washington, DC (1994); SanAntonio, TX (1995); Phoenix, AZ (1996); Orlando, FL (1997); Washington, DC(1998), San Antonio, TX (1999), San Diego, CA (2000), Orlando, FL (2001),Nashville, TN (2002), Albuquerque, NM (2003), Atlanta, GA (2004), Phoenix, AZ(2005), Orlando, FL (2006), San Antonio, TX (2007) and Las Vegas, NV (2008).SITE 2009 is the 20th in this series of internationally respected meetings.2The SITE Conference is designed for• Teacher educators in ALL disciplines• Computer technology coordinators• K-12 administrators• Teachers• Curriculum developers• Principals• All interested in improving education through technologyInformation Technology Topics• Assessment and E-folios• Corporate• Development of Future Faculty• Digital Imaging• Digital Video• Distance/Flexible Education• Electronic Playground• Equity and Social Justice• Evaluation and Research• Games & Simulations• Graduate Education & Faculty Development• Information Literacy• Information Technology Diffusion/Integration• International Education• Latino/Spanish Speaking Community• Leadership• New Possibilities with Information Technologies• Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK)• Web/Learning Communities• Workforce EducationTeacher Education Topics• Art Education• Early Childhood Education• English Education• Human Languages Education• Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)• Mathematics Education• Middle School Education• Science Education• Social Studies Education• Special Education/Assistive Technology• Technological, Pedagogical, And Content Knowledge (TPACK)• PT3: Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use TechnologyNew Topic for K-12 Teachers & School Leaders• Teaching with Technology: Engaging Students through21st Century LearningProceedingsAccepted papers will be published by AACE in the Technology and TeacherEducation Annual series. Books in this series serve as major source documentsindicating the current state of teacher education and information technology.The contents of the Annuals will be internationally available and distributedvia the online EdITLib – Education & Information Technology Library,sponsored by AACE. (www.editlib.org/).The Annuals also will be available as a searchable electronic book on CD-ROM (Macintosh, IBM, and ISO 9660 formats) and included in each conferenceregistrant's packet. And the Annual may be purchased in hard copybook form prior to the conference. First and second paper authors are limitedto two papers published in the Annual.Paper AwardsAll presented papers will be considered for Best Paper Awards within severalcategories. Award winning papers may be invited for publication in theJournal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE) or Contemporary Issuesin Technology & Teacher Education (CITE), and will be highlighted in the AACEonline periodical the AACE Journal. See previous SITE award papers.(http://site.aace.org/awards/).

OVERVIEWPlease note: The sessions on mathematics, science, English, social studies, andearly childhood will be scheduled on Thursday and Friday along with all other topics.SUNDAY, MARCH 1Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00-6:00 PMMONDAY, MARCH 2Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM - 5:00 PMMorning Tutorials/Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 AM - 12:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 - 10:15 AMLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 - 1:30 PMAfternoon Tutorials/Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 - 5:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:00 - 3:15 PMTUESDAY, MARCH 3Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM - 5:30 PMWelcome & Opening General Session (Keynote) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15 - 9:30 AMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMNewcomer Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMMorning Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM - 12:15 PMElectronic Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 AM - 12:15 PMLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMInfo. Tech. Committee Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 - 5:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 - 2:45 PMConsultative Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 - 6:00 PMSocial: Welcome Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 - 7:30 PMWEDNESDAY, MARCH 4Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM - 5:00 PMGeneral Session (Keynote & Awards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15 - 9:30 AMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMNewcomer Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMMorning Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM - 12:15 PMElectronic Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 AM - 12:15 PMLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMInfo. Tech. Committee Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 - 5:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 - 2:45 PMInfo. Tech. Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 - 5:45 PMPoster/Demonstrations (with snacks & cash bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 - 7:30 PMThe Electronic & AssistiveTechnology PlaygroundThe The Electronic & Assistive Technology Playground is a place whereeducators, like children, can play with the latest and greatest technology.Participants in the Playground will be able to experiment with new technologies.Experienced users will be available to assist users. This is a placeof discovery. Try out some of the best software applications. Have somefun with a digital microscope. Bring some of your toys to share.This year the popular Electronic & Assistive Technology Playground will bearranged differently as we seek to continue placing your interests first.While we will retain some sharing as we have in the past, we will also buildinteraction sessions between 10:30 AM and 12:15 PM Tues. through Thurs.Content will be based on a short presentation followed by sharing ofresources. Participants are invited to bring their laptops with them. Followingthe conference, attendees will be invited to continue the Electronic & AssistiveTechnology Playground on SITE's Blog, http://www.SITEBlog.org. Think ofthese sessions as Special Interest Groups (SIGs) with virtual follow up networking.Individuals wishing to schedule Electronic & Assistive TechnologyPlayground space should contact Maggie, marguerite.veres@wright.eduTHURSDAY, MARCH 5Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM - 5:00 PMGeneral Session (Keynote) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15 - 9:30 AMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMNewcomer Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMMorning Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM - 12:15 PMElectronic Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 AM - 12:30 PMLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMTopic Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMTeacher Ed. Committee Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 - 5:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 - 2:45 PMTeacher Ed. Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 - 5:45 PMSITE Leadership Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 - 8:30 PMFRIDAY, MARCH 6Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM - 5:00 PMGeneral Session (Keynote) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15 - 9:30 AMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMNewcomer Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 - 10:00 AMMorning Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM - 12:15 PMLunch Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:15 - 1:30 PMAfternoon Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 - 5:00 PMBeverage Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 - 2:45 PMJoin your colleaguesNewcomer WelcomeTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday • 9:30-10:00 AMIf this is your first SITE conference, please attend.Welcome ReceptionTuesday, March 3 • 6:30-7:30 PMAll attendees welcome!Poster/DemonstrationsWednesday, March 4 • 6:00-7:30 PM(with snacks & cash bar) Informal & popular venue for exchanging of ideas!Topics Discussion LunchThursday, March 5 • 12:15 NOOM-1:30 PMJoin colleagues for a networking luncheon to discuss various topicsselected from the conference topics (see page 2 for list of topics). A specifictopic will be designated at each table and you will have the opportunityto create your own topics at the lunch. Make your reservations nowas tickets are limited. See the SITE 2009 Registration form. Or if you haveregistered, you can add this item when you arrive at the conference. Cost:$25 * Be sure to bring your badge/ticket for admission.EMPLOYMENT NETWORKING: Bulletin boards areavailable for posting new position announcements and resumes. Ifyou have a job position available or are seeking employment, besure to bring your 1-page job position announcement or resumeto post on the conference Employment Networking bulletin board.Sponsored by the AACE Career Center job board,JOBS.aace.org3

PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR & WORKSHOPSMonday, March 2, Morning, 8:30 AM – 12:00 NOONW3: Web 2.0 Tools to Support Project-Based Learning: A Survey of What's Out ThereBring Your Own Laptop (BYOL)Kim Peacock, University of Alberta, CanadaAbstract: This BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) tutorial session will focus onsome of the free online tools that are available for teachers, faculty membersand students to use. The first part of the session will consist of a presentationthat explains the key characteristics of Web 2.0, as well as someimportant considerations for implementation in the classroom. Next, we willexplore some of the key tools that can be implemented in a wide range ofgrade levels and curricular areas. The focus of this presentation will be onthe technology as a tool, therefore the tool will be presented first, followedby suggestions for possible curricular fits at various grade levels, as well aspossible administrative and organizational uses where applicable. The latterpart of the session will be spent getting some hands-on time with thetools so that participants can get a sense of how truly easy most of thesetools are to use and how motivating them might be for students. Althoughmore time will be spent showing the tools, rather than playing with them,handouts will be provided so that teachers can explore some of the moreengaging tools on their own time.Objectives:1. To look at the range of web 2.0 tools available to support classroomproject-based learning (either at the K-12 or post-secondary level) inthe areas of: reserach and writing; communitcating and connecting;and multimedia projects.2. To explore the logistic issues of using web tools in the classroomsuch as copyright issues, organizational challenges, web site blocking,preserving student privacy and meaningful use.3. To explore possible projects and curricular links that these tools maysupport.Outline: Please note that each section of this presentation includes: relevantweb 2.0 tools, exemplars from the web and example links to generalcurricular content areas.Part 1: What is Web 2.0?• What are web 2.0 applications?• What are the risks of web 2.0 in the classroom?• Using web 2.0 in your classroom (logistics)• Benefits of web 2.0 applicationsPart 2: Web 2.0 for communicating and connecting• Blogs and wikis• Podcasts and vidcasts• Social networking and bookmarks• PresentationsPart 3: Web 2.0 for research and writing• Research• Mind mapping• Flickr and digital photography• Cartoons and comic books• Web spacesPart 4: Web 2.0 for multimedia projects• Basic skills• Copyright• Video annotation• Screencasting• Mapping applications• Voicethreads• 3D spaces• Interactive timelines• Multimedia and digital storytelling• Others…Part 5: Play time• Some hands on workshop time (if time).Part 6: Staying up-to-date• Some resources for staying “on top of” new and emerging Web 2.0tools.Note to reviewers – You may look at the PowerPoint presentation from a similar PDday I put on a few weeks ago to get an idea of the scope of tools and session content:http://www.ualberta.ca/~kpeacock/Presentations/LethWeb2%200Dayv2.pptPrerequisites: This session has something for everyone, from beginners toadvanced technology users. There are no prerequisite skills required as thissession focuses on exploring what tools are out there and available. Peoplewho might benefit from this session include: classroom teachers, technologyconsultants/coordinators/leads, school administrators, district technologystaff, faculty members and anyone interested in emerging web tools.Intended Experience Level: IntermediateInstructor Qualifications: Kim Peacock completed her Bachelor ofEducation in Secondary English Language Arts and Math, but like manyteachers, ended up teaching everything from K-12 in a wide variety of subjectareas. During her time in the classroom, Kim discovered a passion fortechnology as a means to explore project-based learning, so she returnedto University in 2002 to complete her Masters of Education in InstructionalTechnology. Since that time, Kim has worked as a junior high math andtechnology teacher, school technology coordinator, as well as anEducational Technology Specialist for the University of Alberta, managingtechnology projects, conducting research and providing professional developmentrelating to technology. Kim has traveled all over Alberta, conductingPD days to introduce teachers to the powerful web tools that exist andhave potential in their classrooms. Kim is currently the project coordinatorfor the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program Technology Initiative at theUniversity of Alberta.5

PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR & WORKSHOPSMonday, March 2, Afternoon, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PMW5: EASY AND CHEAP Audio and Video Tools for Sustaining Active Learning Communitiesfor Teaching and LearningLeaunda Hemphill, Western Illinois University, USADonna McCaw, Western Illinois University, USAHoyet Hemphill, Western Illinois University, USAYanrong Deng, Western Illinois University, USAAbstract: This workshop will use a combination of lecture, guided instruction,and hands-on practice. Discover how you can use and integrate freeaudio and video tools to support on-line professional development and/orteaching within your school, district, and university. Participants will leavehaving completed the framework for an electronic professional learningcommunity. Tools such as Audacity©, Slideshare©, Blogger©, Skype©,and Elluminate© will be used in combination to create a rich learning environment.Objectives:• Participants will have an understanding of how educational leadersand teachers can use audio and video tools to build learning communities.• Participants will experience creating and using audio and video foreducational related purposes.• Participants will acquire e-organizational methods for effectively andefficiently communicating and leading.• Participants will create a central online location from where the projectsthey create during the workshop can be accessed.Outline:OVERVIEW: (15-minute talk and discussion) Introduction to audio and videotools, including online conferencing, podcasting, scheduling, and communicationtools that limit access to invited participants only OR open yourwork up to the world. Discussion of how to build community online will beincluded.DEMO AND HANDS-ON(45 minutes: 10-minute demonstration; 35-minute exploration) The use ofe-organizational methods will be demonstrated. Participants will create ablog as a central area where they will place links to their projects. They willadd a link on their blogs to related online resources.(120 minutes: 20-minute demonstration; 100-minute exploration)Educational uses of podcasts (including vodcasts) will be demonstrated, aswell as practical tips for developing podcasts. Participants will create andrecord a simple audio script using Audacity©. Participants will make podcastsand upload them to the Internet. (Participants with advanced technologyskills can create vodcasts instead). Participants will add a link to thepodcast on their blogs.(90 minutes: 15-minute demonstration; 75-minute exploration) After ademonstration of online presentation hosting sites and their educationalapplications, participants will combine graphics with their audio to createan online slidecast that others can access. Participants will add a link to theslidecast on their blogs.(90 minutes: 15-minute instruction/demonstration; 75-minute exploration)Educational applications for using conferencing software (e.g., Skype©and Elluminate©) will be demonstrated. Participants will practice sharingonline through audio and video tools.WRAP UP(30 minutes presenting and discussion) Participants will use an interactivewhiteboard to share what they have created and discuss applications forteaching and learning.(30 minutes continued) The last half hour will allow participants time toreturn to an unfinished project and to receive technical support.Prerequisites: Educators who have a desire to learn the use of FREE audioand video tools to build learning communities are encouraged to attend.Basic familiarity with the computer and web browsers is necessary. Theresearch on professional learning communities (DuFour 2006, Hord 1997,Sergiovanni 1994) supports the need for faculty to have time to shareideas, issues, and celebrations.Intended Experience Level: BeginnerInstructor Qualifications:Dr. Leaunda Hemphill has been helping educators develop technology integrationskills since 1990. For the past six years, she has been teachingtechnology-integration courses to pre-service teachers, in-service teachers,and administrators. She also conducts technology-integration andtechnology skills seminars for higher education institutes and businesses.Dr. Donna McCaw has been working with administrators and district boardsfor over a decade in the development of effective professional developmentplans. She is comfortable with technology and understands the educationalleadership and instructional power of these FREE and easy to use tools.Dr. Hoyet Hemphill has worked for over 25 years in higher education teachingand administration, science education outreach, public education evaluationand assessment, educational technology research labs, and corporateresearch and development. He teaches instructional design and technology,instructional project management, grant writing, 3D modeling andanimation, and instructional video.Yanrong Deng has a secondary math teacher and computer science background.She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in instructionaldesign, technology integration, assistive technology, and project management.She has conducted professional development workshops on the useof audio and video tools in the classroom.6

PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR & WORKSHOPSMonday, March 2, Afternoon, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PMW6: The Missing Manual: Integrating Web 2.0 Technologies into the CurriculumBring Your Own Laptop (BYOL)Jeanne Samuel, Tulane University School of Medicine, USAAnnie Daniel, Tulane University School of Medicine, USAAbstract: Many of us have heard about Web 2.0, RSS, wikis, podcasts, andblogs. These technologies are now core components in many popular coursemanagement systems. This workshop will provide an opportunity for you tolearn what these technologies are and the pedagogical benefits of integratingthem into your curriculum. You will have an opportunity to discover Web2.0 resources and draft a lesson using them. The session will conclude witha short presentation about emerging web technologies and trends.Objectives: The goals for the 3.5 hour workshop include introducing you towhat Web 2.0 is, how it can be used in the classroom to engage students,and how to use these tools. After this workshop you should be able to:• articulate in basic terminology to others what Web 2.0 technology is• incorporate Web 2.0 technologies into your curriculum• create interactive lessons using Web 2.0 resources• create and tag podcastsOutline:• Introduction (5 minutes)• Activity 1: Introduction to Web 2.0 educational technologies(20 minutes)• Activity 2: Creating interactive lessons using Web 2.0 resources(50 minutes)• Activity 3: Discussing lesson-specific application of Web 2.0 technologies(50 minutes)• Activity 4: Creating and tagging podcasts (50 minutes)• Emerging Technology and Trends (15 minutes)• Conclusion (5 minutes)• Break as needed (15 minutes)Prerequisites: This workshop is intended for anyone with an interest orneed to produce Web 2.0 content. Teachers will find it particularly helpfulsince the focus is on integrating Web 2.0 technology into your curriculum.Teachers and facilitators of teacher development may find the workshopuseful as a model for in-house trainings.Intended Experience Level: BeginnerInstructor Qualifications: Jeanne Samuel is an instructional technologistfor the Office of Medical Education at the Tulane University School ofMedicine in New Orleans, LA. Her current responsibilities include exploringways to make faculty, student, and staff tasks easier through technology,transitioning course and professional development resources to the web,and posting web content. During her twenty plus years as a computer analyst/consultant,certified technical trainer, and educator, she has been anadvocate of innovation in education. Jeanne now is shifting gears to focuson publishing, collaborative learning, and innovation diffusion. To that end,she is working toward a doctorate in Educational Technology at LouisianaState University. Jeanne has been using Web 2.0 technologies since 2005.Jeanne is first author of the chapter Technically Speaking: Supporting 1.0Teachers in a 2.0 World in the book Wired for Learning: An Educators Guideto Web 2.0 due out summer 2009. Jeanne and Annie presented a similarworkshop at the SGEA Regional Conference in April 2008. Dr. Annie J.Daniel is the Director of the Office of Medical Education and AssistantProfessor of Clinical Medicine in the School of Medicine at TulaneUniversity. Previously, Dr. Daniel served as Assistant Director of theTeaching, Technology, Learning and Culture Center and Assistant Professorof Education at Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. Currently, Annie isworking with the faculty and students at Tulane University School ofMedicine to promote and increase the use of interactive technology thatwill address the new generation of students that have been engaged inusing technology since pre-school. Web 2.0 technology will advance themedical education curriculum to address the needs of these students toremain tech savvy and socially interactive with their peers.7

PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR & WORKSHOPSMonday, March 2, Afternoon, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PMW7: Using Digital Storytelling to Promote Classroom CurriculumBring Your Own Laptop (BYOL)Talitha Hudgins, Utah Valley University, USAAbstract: Participants will learn how to use digital storytelling in their curriculumto promote student learning. Participants will come away with knowledgein using digital storytelling from introducing new material to helping studentslearn to conduct research, synthesize large amounts of content and gainexpertise in the use of digital communication and authoring tools. The use ofdigital stories is one format that allows students to understand information.Enabling students to engage in digital tools in the form of creating stories willhelp them make sense of, evaluate, and share their deep understanding of thesubject matter. As students practice the craftsmanship of designing informationthrough mixing colors, images, symbols, voice tones, music, sound andartful pacing, they are in the act of telling a story of what they know and understandfrom an event or topic that provides a “sense making” process enablingthem to deal with a myriad of data details while also increasing its “stickingpower” (Porter, 2005). Digital storytelling provides teachers the understandingto artfully use digital media in their content for student learning.Objectives: Digital storytelling is the practice of using computer-based toolsto tell stories. As with traditional storytelling, most digital stories focus on aspecific topic and contain a particular point of view. Digital storytelling forthe classroom will center on using various digital tools to enhance the classroomcurriculum. Participants will see examples at all grade levels and learnthe tips and tricks to make digital storytelling a part of their classroom curriculum.This workshop will provide participants with opportunities to experienceboth listening and telling digital stories using free software tools.Participants will learn to artfully combine text, images, sound, music, voice,economy, and pacing in a coherent story that enhances the curriculum.• Explore digital storytelling in educational contexts. What makes a greatdigital story and why use digital storytelling in the classroom curriculum.• Learn the 7 components to digital storytelling.• Understand the variety of digital storytelling options, platforms, peripheralhardware, and functionality (Audacity, Photostory 3, iMovie, BubbleShare, Movie Maker).• Understand copyright laws and the Creative Commons Network.• Use resources for planning a digital storytelling project: write a script,plan a storyboard.• Use resources for creating a digital story (using voice-over narration,background music and still images).• Sequence images; add narrative track, special effects, and transitions.• Incorporate music and sound using a variety of royalty-free music.• Share and publish digital stories (TeacherTube, YouTube, Blip.TV,dotSub, Blogger, Wiki, and/or Computer, DVD).Outline:-Introduction What are digital stories and why create them?-What is Digital Storytelling?-The seven step process to digital-Copyright and Creative Commons-Digital Storytelling Websites.-Digital Documentaries-Examples of Digital Storytelling.-Steps to Creating Your Digital Story-Participants will create a 1-3 minute digital story, told in first person narrative(begins with a written script), told in their own voice (record script), illustratedby still images, transitions, music with an emotional tone.8-Define, Collect, Decide-Select a topic for your digital story.-Download images for your story, which may include: pictures, drawings,photographs, maps, charts, etc…Save these resources to your folder.-Locate audio resources such as music, speeches, interviews, and soundeffects. Save these resources in your folder.-Select, Import, Create-Sketch out your script and story board using the formats & templates provided.-Finalize the script to be used as a narration in your digital story.-Provide the purpose and point of view in the script. Add the script to yourstoryboard.-Select images you will use for your digital story.-Select content and text you would like to use for your digital story.-Import images into Photo Story 3-Edit number of images, image order-Add title to your pictures if needed-Change the effects of the pictures-Use a computer microphone and record the narration of your script.-Customize the motion of the pictures-Select audio you would like to use for your digital story.- Add background music from a CD, mp3, or create your own sounds fromPhoto Story-Finalize, Upload, Publish-Finalize your digital story by saving it as a Windows Media Video (.wmv) orQuick Time Movie.-Upload your movie using Youtube, TeacherTube, Blip.TV-Publish your movie on Blogger, Wiki, or Web Page.Prerequisites: Participants will need to bring the following -1. Internet-connected computer.2. PhotoStory or iMovie software installed (free) downloads before workshop.3. Computer microphone: Microphones built into laptop computers (onlyuse if you have nothing else), USB microphones (I really like the SamsonUSB microphone - it gives studio quality sound), standard computermicrophone that plugs into a microphone port or sound card.4. Access to photo websites for example, Flickr Creative Commons.5. Published free to Internet Archive via Blip.Tv, TeacherTube, or YouTube.6. Published to teacher website like MyUEN.org, Blogger, Wiki, or Webpaint.Intended Experience Level: IntermediateInstructor Qualifications: Assistant Professor at Utah Valley University inthe School of Education. Teach Instructional Technology and ComputerMedia to undergraduate students who are in the elementary and secondaryeducation programs. Research interest includes teachers who integratetechnology in their classroom curriculum; the effect integration of technologyhas on student learning, and professional development preservice teachers’use of technology in the classroom curriculum for student learning.Specialize in Digital Storytelling for the Classroom Curriculum, Blogging forLiteracy, Cell Phones Use for Enhancing Student Learning, and Multimediain the Classroom.

HOTEL INFORMATIONNOTE: Please support your conference by reserving your room at the conference hotel. SITE reserves a block of discounted rooms for attendees. If theserooms are not booked, the conference must pay a sizeable penalty.All SITE 2009 Conference registration & concurrent sessions will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport & Convention Center.Special Hotel RatesSpecial discounted hotel rates have been secured for SITE participants at the EmbassySuites Hotel Airport & Convention Center. To receive this special rate, hotel reservations mustbe made by January 29, 2009 and you must identify yourself as an SITE attendee.Single/Double: $155Only a limited block of rooms are available at this rate, so be sure to book early!To make your reservations, mention you are with the SITE Conference whencontacting:Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/Convention Center5055 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418Phone: 843-747-1882 (direct); Fax: 843-747-1895The Embassy Suites North Charleston SC hotel is located adjacent to the North Charleston AreaConvention Center, the North Charleston Coliseum and the North Charleston Performing ArtsCenter only two miles from the Charleston International Airport. This upscale full-service allsuitehotel is just minutes from Downtown Charleston, the Charleston Historic District, historicFt. Sumter, Ft. Moultrie National Monument, the Charleston Museum, the South CarolinaAquarium, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, the site of the Hunley Confederate Submarineand Daniel Island. Guests of the Embassy Suites North Charleston hotel stay in spacious two-room suites and receivea complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, a nightly manager's reception and high-speed internet access.The hoteloffers a complimentary airport shuttle. Each suite is beautifully decorated with a private bedroom and spacious livingroom. All of our suites are fully equipped with two televisions, a refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, twotelephones with data ports and a well lit dining/work table.Travel Information:SITE conference participants can fly into Charleston InternationalAirport which is just one mile from Embassy Suites Hotel Airport &Convention Center. For flight information and general informationvisit: http://www.chs-airport.com/Directions: Take International Boulevard from the airport for 1 mile.Hotel is on the right.Transportation to and from the Airport: Courtesy Bus, 24HR.REGISTRATION INFORMATIONSecure Web registration is also available: http://www.aace.org/conf/site/registrationWhen you complete the SITE 2009 Registration Form you will have the option of joining SITE/AACE and registering for the Conference at the discounted member rate.➤ IMPORTANT DATESEarly Registration Deadline: January 21, 2009Save over 10% if your registration and payment are received by January 21,2009. After this date, regular fees apply.Hotel Reservation Deadline: January 29, 2009Advance Registration Deadline: February 16, 2009Any registration or payment (web,fax, or mail) received by AACE after February16, will NOT be included in advance registration records. After February 16,you will either need to register and make payment on-site at the conferenceregistration desk or bring proof of registration and payment with you.Cancellation/Refund Policy: Registrant requests for refund of registrationfee will be considered if a written request is sent postmarked by the early registrationdate, January 21, 2009. No refunds can be issued for requests postmarkedafter the early registration date. Refunds are subject to a $95 cancellationfee; there are no refunds for non-attendance.9➤ YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:• Keynote & Invited Speakers• 900+ concurrent sessions in varied formats to best suit individual needs• Proceedings on CD and Abstracts Book• Presenter AV provided at no cost: PC, Internet, projector, & screen• Onsite wireless network (no cost) for attendee use in meeting rooms and public areas• Technical support• Newcomer orientations/receptions• 150+ Poster/Demo sessions• Special Interest Group (SIG) sessions• Complimentary Welcome Reception• Refreshment breaks, twice daily• Corporate Sessions• Complimentary E-mail/Internet stations• Commemorative registration totebag• Electronic Playground for hands-on experience with emerging & assistive technologies.• And for SITE 2009: Shuttle transportation between conference hotel and downtownhistoric Charleston.

SITE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATIONPLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY–ONE REGISTRANT PER FORM–DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE FORMSFirst Name:Last Name:Company or School Name:Address:City/State/Code/Country:E-mail:Phone:Fax:SITE Membership: ❑ NEW ❑ Renewal SITE MEMBERSHIP #: l l l l l l lProfessional Membership $95 – Includes a subscription to the JTATE print Journal, full online access to all back issues of the Journal,online subscription to the CITE Journal (Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education), discount on SITE/AACE conference registrations andproceedings, discount subscriptions to additional AACE journals, full access to the Career Center and Job Board, and all the benefits of SITE/AACEMembership. Please indicate below the Journal package you wish to receive.❑ JTATE journal $95 ❑ JTATE &1 add’l. jrl. $150 ❑ JTATE & 2 add’l. jrls. $205 ❑ JTATE & 3 add’l. jrls. $260 ❑ JTATE & 4 add’l. jrls. $315Non-U.S. postage: add $15 for shipping EACH Journal outside the U.S. Memberships extends for 1 year from the approximate date of application. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. $Student Membership* $35 – NEW SPECIAL RATES – Includes a subscription to the JTATE print Journal, full online access to allback issues of the Journal, online subscription to the CITE Journal (Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education), discount on SITE/AACE conferenceregistrations and proceedings, discount subscriptions to additional AACE journals, full access to the Career Center and Job Board, and all the benefitsof SITE/AACE Membership. Please indicate below the Journal package you wish to receive.❑ JTATE journal $35 ❑ JTATE &1 add’l. jrl. $60 ❑ JTATE & 2 add’l. jrls. $85 ❑ JTATE & 3 add’l. jrls. $110 ❑ JTATE & 4 add’l. jrls. $135Non-U.S. postage: add $15 for shipping EACH Journal outside the U.S. Memberships extends for 1 year from the approximate date of application. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. $Subscribe to or renew additional journals at a discount: Check the journal(s) you wish to receive❑ International Journal on E-Learning (IJEL)❑ Jrl. of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia (JEMH)❑ Jrl. of Computers in Math and Science Teaching (JCMST)❑ Jrl. of Interactive Learning Research (JILR)Professional Membership PLUS the EdITLib - Education & Info. Tech. LibraryBest Value (electronic) $175 – Includes all the benefits mentioned above (except print journal) PLUS unlimited access to fullysearchable EdITLib – Education & Info. Tech. Library (electronic). The EdITLib – Education & Info. Tech. Library (electronic) includes thousandsof Educational Technology/E-Learning peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and more.Memberships extends for 1 year from the approximate date of application. $Student Membership* PLUS the EdITLib - Education & Info. Tech. LibraryBest Value (electronic) $35 – NEW SPECIAL RATE – Includes all the benefits mentioned above (except print journal) PLUSunlimited access to fully searchable EdITLib – Education & Info. Tech. Library (electronic). The EdITLib – Education & Info. Tech. Library (electronic) includesthousands of Educational Technology/E-Learning peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and more.Memberships extends for 1 year from the approximate date of application. $*If you selected a Student Membership rate above, you must be registered full-time in an accredited educational institution and you must provide the following information:Expected graduation date: ____ __________ Educational Institution:Library/Institutional Subscriptions❑ International Journal on E-Learning (IJEL) $185 ❑ Jrl. of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia (JEMH) $185❑ Jrl. of Computers in Math and Science Teaching (JCMST) $185 ❑ Jrl. of Interactive Learning Research (JILR) $185❑ Jrl. of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE) $185 ❑ EdITLib – Education & Info. Tech. Library (electronic) $1,395Non-U.S. postage: add $15 for shipping EACH Journal outside the U.S. Memberships extends for 1 year from the approximate date of application. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. $Method of Payment (US Dollars)Enclosed: ❏ Check (U.S. funds & bank, payable to SITE/AACE) ❏ Purchase Order (PO must be included)Credit Card: ❏ MasterCard ❏ VISA ❏ Discover ❏ AMEXTotal: $Card Holder’s Name:Card # Card Exp. Date: Signature:Return to: SITE/AACE, PO Box 1545, Chesapeake, Virginia 23327-1545 USA • 757-366-5606 • Fax: 703-997-8760 • E-mail: info@aace.org • www.aace.org10

SITE 2009 Registration FormMarch 2-6, 2009 • Charleston, South Carolina • Embassy Suites Hotel Airport & Convention CenterPLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY–ONE REGISTRANT PER FORM–DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE FORMSFirst Name:Last Name:Company or School Name:Address:City/State/Code/Country:E-mail:Phone:Fax:SITE 2009 Registration (U.S. Dollars)Join or renew now and save by registering at the member rate, see page 14Registration and Payment Received By Jan. 21 After Jan. 21SITE/AACE Member $325 $355 $Nonmember $360 $395 $Student Member* $155 $170 $Student Nonmember* $175 $195 $K-12 Teacher* $175 $195 $*If you qualify for either the student or K-12 teacher rate, you must bring to the on-site registration a department/school letter attesting to your full-time studentor teacher status. Without this letter, the conference must charge you the regular registration rate.Tutorials/WorkshopsRegistration and Payment Received By Jan. 21 After Jan. 21Qty: @ $65 each $75 each $Monday, March 2-AM: 1 st Choice ❏W1 ❏W2 ❏W3 Monday, March 2-PM: 1 st Choice ❏W4 ❏W5 ❏W6 ❏W72 nd Choice ❏W1 ❏W2 ❏W3 2 nd Choice ❏W4 ❏W5 ❏W6 ❏W7Topics Discussion Lunch – Thursday, March 5, 12:15 -1:30 PM • See page 3 for details.This luncheon will enable participants to meet with colleagues to discuss specific technology & teacher education topics at every table.Qty: @ $25 each $Proceedings The Abstracts book & CD-ROM Proceedings (Mac and Windows 95/98/NT compatible) are included with registration.The Proceedings Book (4-5 volumes, approx. 10-15 lbs.) may be purchased separately and will be shipped to theabove address after the conference.Qty: @ $195.00 each* *Shipping cost added to the total ($25.00 US, $40.00 Canada, $90.00 all others) $Method of Payment (US Dollars) Payment must accompany registration and be received byJanuary 21, 2009 (midnight EST) to qualify for discount rate.Select one: ❏ Check (U.S. funds/bank, payable to SITE 2009/AACE; must be mailed)❏ Purchase Order (must be postmarked or faxed by February 16, 2009)❏ Bank Wire Transfer (add $20 to total for bank fee; copy of wire transfer must be mailed or faxed)Credit Card: ❏ MasterCard ❏ VISA ❏ Discover ❏ AMEXTotal: $Card Holder’s Name:Card # Card Exp. Date: Signature:Return to: SITE 2009/AACE PO Box 1545, Chesapeake, Virginia 23327-1545 USA • 757-366-5606 • Fax: 703-997-8760 • E-mail: info@aace.org • www.aace.org11

Journal of Technology and Teacher Educationhttp://site.aace.org/pubs/This official journal of SITE serves as a forum for the exchange of knowledge about the use of informationtechnology in teacher education.Journal content covers:• preservice and inservice teacher education,• graduate programs in areas such as curriculumand instruction,• educational administration,• instructional technology, and• educational computing.Content categories include:• Research Papers,• Evaluations,• Experimental Studies,• Tutorials,• Case Studies,• Courseware Experiences,• Opinions, and• Qualitative Studies.A quarterly subscription to JTATE is included with SITE membership.www.citejournal.orgContemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE) Journal is an electronic publication of the Society for Information Technology andTeacher Education (SITE), established as a multimedia, interactive electronic counterpart of the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE).Established through a U.S. Department of Education Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology Catalyst grant, the CITE Journal makespossible the inclusion of sound, animated images, and simulation, as well as ongoing, immediate dialog about theoretical issues.Complimentary subscriptions - Article submissions invited!The CITE Journal is jointly published by SITE and the teacher educator associations representing the core content areas in science, mathematics,English, and social studies education.• Science Education – Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS)• Mathematics Education – Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)• English Education – National Council of Teachers of English Conference on English Education (CEE)• Social Studies Education – National Council for the Social Studies College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA)• General Technology – Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)Each professional society has sole responsibility for editorial review of articles in its discipline. This is the only joint venture of this kind in the field ofteacher education.The CITE Journal includes three major categories of articles.1. Current Issues include theoretical discussions of technology and teacher preparation. Articles address technology and teacher education,assessment, attitudes, beliefs, curriculum, equity, research, translating research into practice, learning theory, alternative concepts,sociocultural issues, special populations, and integration of subjects.2. Current Practice offers brief, up-to-the-minute snapshots of technology in practice.3. Seminal Articles republish classic works that are landmarks in technology and teacher education.Author Guidelines: www.citejournal.org • Search CITE Back Issues: www.citejournal/searchSubscribe to Receive CITE via Email: www.citejournal/subscribe12

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SITE Program CommitteeGertrude (Trudy) Abramson, USAPeter Albion, Univ. of Southern Queensland, AustraliaHeejung An, William Paterson Univ., USACindy Anderson, Roosevelt Univ., USALeonard Annetta, NC State, USALeigh Ausband, UNC Charlotte, USASavilla Banister, Bowling Green State Univ., USAMichael Barbour, Wayne State Univ., CanadaDeborah Bauder, Utica City School District, USARandy Bell, UVA, USALynnwood Belvin, Berry College, USAMichael Berson, Univ. of South Florida, USAMuhammad Betz, Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ., USAMadhumita Bhattacharya, Athabasca Univ., CanadaMatthew Boggan, Mississippi State Univ. (Meridian), USARaj Boora, Univ. of Alberta, CanadaBonnie Bracey Sutton, Thornburg Center for ProfessionalDevelopment, USAJody Britten, Butler Univ., USALorie Brown, Robert Morris Univ., USAChristine Browning, Western Michigan Univ., USAGlen Bull, Univ. of Virginia, USAWren Bump, UHCL, USAJonathan Bush, Western Michigan Univ., USARenee Cambiano, Northeastern State Univ., USALeanne Cameron, Macquarie Univ., AustraliaChris Campbell, La Trobe Univ., AustraliaRoger Carlsen, Wright State Univ., USAJoanne Carney, Western Washington Univ., USAGregory Chamblee, Georgia Southern Univ., USAKan Kan Chan, Univ. of Macau, MacauOscar Chavez, Univ. of Missouri, USAIrene Linlin Chen, Univ. of Houston Downtown, USAAmelia Cheney, Appalachian State Univ., USAHsueh-Hua Chuang, National Sun Yat-Sen Univ., TaiwanMurat Cinar, Norfolk State Univ., USAKevin Clark, George Mason Univ., USAJillianne Code, Simon Fraser Univ., CanadaClara Coutinho, Univ. of Minho Braga Portugal, PortugalCaroline M. Crawford, Univ. of Houston-Clear Lake, USAHugh Crumley, Duke Univ., USATheresa Cullen, USARhonda Cummings, Univ. of Nevada Reno, USACraig Cunningham, National-Louis Univ., USANiki Davis, USAVanessa Domine, Montclair State Univ., USAMesut Duran, Univ. of Michigan-Dearborn, USALinda Easley, LSUS, USAKellah Edens, Univ. of South Carolina, USAYorman Eshet, The Open Univ. of Israel, IcelandSue Espinoza, Texas A&M Univ., USATony Fetherston, Edith Cowan Univ., AustraliaAnn FitzGibbon, Trinity College, Univ. of Dublin, IrelandTeresa Franklin, Ohio Univ., USACheryl Franklin Torrez, Univ. of New Mexico, USAVirgil Fredenberg, Univ. of Alaska Southeast, USAAdam Friedman, Wake Forest Univ., USAFrank Fuller, Northwestern State Univ., USAPaula Furr, Northwestern State Univ., USAPenny Garcia, Univ. of Wisconsin Oshkosh, USAJames Gentry, Tarleton State Univ., USADavid Gibson, Global Challenge & Univ. of Vermont, USAIan Gibson, Macquarie Univ., AustraliaMarsha Gladhart, Univ. of Alaska Southeast, USANeal Grandgenett, Univ. of Nebraska at Omaha, USAChristine Greenhow, Univ. of Minnesota, USAO.D. Hadfield, New Mexico State Univ., USARandall Hansen, National Louis Univ., USABarry Harper, Univ. of Wollongong, AustraliaSallie Harper, Mississippi State Univ. (Meridian), USAJudi Harris, USARichard Hartshorne, Univ. of North Carolina-Charlotte, USATroy Hicks, Central Michigan Univ., USAKaren Irving, The Ohio State Univ., USAKamini Jaipal, Brock Univ. Faculty of Education, CanadaNatalie Johnson-Leslie, Arkansas State Univerisy, USAChris Johnston, George Mason Univ., USAMadeline Justice, Texas A&M Univ., USASara Kajder, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ., USAMario Kelly, Hunter College, City Univ. of New York, USAJeffery Kenton, Townson Univ., USAKioh Kim, Northwestern State Univ., USABeverly Klecker, Morehead State Univ., USAGerald Knezek, AACE, USAMatthew J. Koehler, Michigan State Univ., USACarol Koroghlanian, Univ. of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, USANorisuke Kozuki, Shiga Univ., JapanRebecca McNall Krall, Univ. of Kentucky, USAMichel Labour, Univ. de Valenciennes-France, FranceTherese Laferriere, Laval Univ., CanadaMichael Land, Midwestern State Univ., USAKeith Leatham, Brigham Young Univ., USAChul-Hwan Lee, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, USAJohn Lee, North Carolina State Univeristy, USASeung-hee Lee, EBS (Korea Educational BroadcastingSystem), Korea (South)Lesia Lennex, , USACher Ping LIM, Edith Cowan Univ., AustraliaYuliang Liu, Southern IllionoisUniv., USAAnnette Lopez de Mendez, Univ. of Puerto Rico, USACleborne Maddux, Univ. of Nevada, Reno, USAJane Carol Manner, East Carolina Univ., USAFlorence Martin, Univ. of North Carolina-Wilmington, USAKen Martin, The Univ. of Cincinnati, USAKathryn Matthew, Univ. of Houston-Clear Lake, USARon McBride, Northwestern State Univ., USAJeton McClinton, Jackson State Univ., USAAnn McCoy, Univ. of Alaska Anchorage, USAMichael McDonald, Nebraska Wesleyan Univ., USAKaren McFerrin, Northwestern State Univ., USAEwa McGrail, Georgia State Univ., USAPeter McKenna, Manchester Metropolitan Univ.Sara McNeil, Univ. of Houston, USAJames Meinke, Baldwin-Wallace College, (retired), USANatalie Milman, George Washington Univ., USAPunya Mishra, Michigan State Univ., USAMahnaz Moallemm, UNC Wilmington, USAChrystalla Mouza, Univ. of Delaware, USAJamie Myers, Pennsylvania State Univ., USAVicki Napper, Weber State Univ., USATrang Nguyen, James Cook Univ., AustraliaMargaret Niess, USAPriscilla Norton, George Mason Univ., USAKevin Oliver, North Carolina State Univ., USADaithi OMurchu, Gaelscoil Ó Doghair/Trinity College, IrelandBetul Ozkan, Univ. of Arizona South, USA14John Park, North Carolina State Univ., USASanghoon Park, Northwestern State Univ. of Louisiana, USABecky Sue Parton, Southeastern Louisiana Univ., USAChristian Penny, West Chester Univ. of Pennsylvania, USADenise Peterson, South Dakota State Univ., USAMarvin Peyton, Middle Tennessee State Univ., USACarol Pope, North Carolina State Univ., USAKate Popejoy, Univ. of North Carolina-Charlotte, USASusan Powers, Indiana State Univ., USARobert Prickett, Centenary College of Louisiana, USADavina Pruitt-Mentle, Univ. of Maryland, USADavid Pugalee, Univ. of North Carolina-Charolette, USAGlenda Rakes, The Univ. of Tennessee-Martin, USAAngelia Reid-Griffin, UNCW Wilmington, USAJudi Repman, Georgia Southern Univ., USAGail Ring, Ball State Univ., USACandace Roberts, Saint Leo Univ., USAMelissa Roberts Becker, Tarleton State Univeristy, USABernard Robin, Univ. of Houston, USARobert Ronau, Univ. of Louisville, USARaymond Rose, Rose & Smith Associates, USADina Rosen, USARegina Royer, Salisbury Univ., USARobert Rozema, Grand Valley State Univ., USAAnne Rudnicki, Univ. of Houston, USAVehbi Sanalan, The Ohio State Univ., USAIeda Santos, Emirates College for Adnaced Education,United Arab EmiratesMichael Searson, Kean Univ., USAGeorge Semich, Robert Morris Univ., USAYolanda Serrano, Inter American Univ.-Bayamón, Puerto RicoKathryn Shafer, Ball State Univ., USAKathy Shafer, Ball State Univ., USAMelanie Shoffner, Purdue Univ., USAScott Slough, USADavid Slykhuis, James Madison Univ., USAThomas Snediker, Virginia Tech, USADebra Sprague, George Mason Univ., USAJoshua Squires, Univ. of Georgia, USAJames Telese, Univ. of Texas-Brownsville, USADavid Thomas, Univ. of Nevada-Reno, USAAnn Thompson, Iowa State Univ., USABonnie Thurber, Northwestern Univ., USAMerryellen Towey Schulz, College of Saint Mary, USADoris Tyler, North Carolina Central Univ. 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CharlestonSouth CarolinaWith a rich 300 year history, Charleston today is America's mostbeautifully preserved architectural and historical treasure. Forthe fifteenth consecutive year (2007), readers of Condé NastTraveler magazine honored Charleston as a Top 10 travel destination inthe U.S. Charleston was honored with a No. 3 slot. Only San Franciscoand New York City ranked higher. Last year, Charleston ranked No. 5 inthe poll. Peter Greenberg, NBC’s Travel Editor, is quoted as saying“Charleston is all about history, and the intersection of culture inAmerica. You can still find grace and civility in abundance in Charleston,a remarkably well preserved peninsular city between the Ashley andCooper Rivers and the Atlantic Ocean. I'll always remember the firsttime I traveled to Charleston.”Where you can get away. Turn off your cell phone and listen. Listento waves rolling up on the beach…Floorboards creaking as you rock ina chair…on a piazza…overlooking our lovely downtown gardens. Hereyou can get away without having to hide. Listen to birds sing as youhike through our nature preserves. Sit in a dock and soak up the oceanbreeze. Sip a glass of sweet tea. Enjoy a slow drive under a canopy ofancient oak trees. Curl up with a good book. Listen. And you’ll hear historicchurch bells ring. You’ll hear your heart beat a little slower.Where you can indulge. What a wonderful feeling it is when you discoversomething like no other…such as the tales that come with cherishedantiques and artwork. Indulge in so many flavors that are uniqueto the area. Festive oyster roasts, shrimp and grits served with an oceanview. Breakfast by an outdoor fountain. An entire menu of award-winningrestaurants. See our famous sweetgrass baskets take shape. Thereare spas to relax in and shops and more shops to visit. So bring yourwalking shoes. Bring your appetite.Where you can play. We Charlestonians love to play…and we have asandbox that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear. Surrounded bywater…with waves to surf and fish to catch. Here in the Low Country,we have so many ways to play, no matter what your game is. Golf, tennisand kayaking for the grownups. Fountains, slides and castles for thelittle ones. Play hard. Play fast…Play nice.Where you can explore. Oh the stories they tell. Revolutionary battlegroundslike Fort Moultrie, Civil War fortresses like Fort Sumter andheroic World War II ships. You can almost feel the ground rumblebeneath your feet. Step out of their shadows…and there’s more toTop: Charleston Harbor view as seen from Waterfront Park. Severalmaritime festivities take place each year in Charleston. For more, visitwww.charlestoncvb.com.Center left: Boone Hall's Avenue of Oaks is located in Mount Pleasant.Center right: Sweetgrass Baskets - Known as one of the oldestAfrican art forms still practiced in the United States, the 300-year-oldtradition of basketmaking thrives in the Charleston area.Charlestonians are proud of this rare art form and visitors from all overhave an opportunity to take this piece of history home with them.Bottom: The Long Bridge at Magnolia Plantation is one of the mostphotographedbridges in the world. Magnolia still belongs to, and isrun by, the original family. House tours, nature trams, bike rentals andmore are available at Magnolia Plantation.Cover: Historic Carriage Tours _ Climb into a horse-drawn buggy andexperience Charleston at a slightly slower pace. Trained tour guidesoffer refreshing takes on history and pepper their tours with local loreand legend.ALL PHOTOS: © 2008 Charleston Area CVB.For further Charleston, SCinformation see:www.charlestoncvb.comexplore - the softer side ofour rich history. Sprawlingparks, historic plantations,cobblestone streets thatlead to quiet country gardens.Pack a picnic. Pack amap…and pack your camera…adventure is callingyour name.It’s not just a conference. it’sa vacation! So plan to joinus in Charleston for SITE2009 a great conference inone of America’s greatestdestinations.© 2008 Charleston Area CVB, adapted foruse in this Call