Theme:

The Transforming Teaching with Technology Tools for Today and Tomorrow (T6) conference will provide PreK-12 educators with a set of modern day skills and strategies to apply when using educational technology. These cutting edge skills and strategies will be presented "by educators for educators," demonstrating how to effectively integrate educational technology into the classroom and office.

Goals:

In accordance with ISTE's NETS*T and NETS*A standards for teachers and administrators, respectively, this conference will address these areas:

. Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.
. Plan and design effective learning experiences supported by technology.
. Implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.
. Apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
. Use technology to enhance your productivity and professional practice.
. Understand the social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PreK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice.

*NETS standards were taken from http://cnets.iste.org. We strongly encourage you to view the information on this Web site.

Call for Proposals (CFP)

T6 Technology Conference in conjunction with Erie 1 Boces
June 27 and 28, 2006

The T6 conference incorporates K-12 technologies which have become the center of efficient classroom management and
advanced teaching strategies. Hands-on workshops and standup presentations will be utilized to demonstrate and explain
cutting edge technologies by teachers for teachers.

Proposal submissions are welcome from creative and inventive individuals who are familiar with a K-12 technology related
subject area. Individuals who are chosen to present will be provided with a complimentary conference registration fee.

Individuals interested in presenting at the conference should follow the on screen directions for each section below.
You are strongly urged to keep a copy of all submitted information for your own records.

While proposals are desired in many areas of educational technology, we are especially looking at proposals for hands-on
workshops and standup presentations in the following areas:

Creating Web Sites
Creating/Editing movies
Writing Winning Technology Grants
Interactive Whiteboards
Videoconferencing
One Computer Classroom
Internet Safety
ThinkQuest
WebQuest
Integrating Handhelds into the Classroom
Advanced PowerPoint
Distance Learning

Deadline:
Presentation proposals must be submitted by April 27, 2006

Please Note: Selections will be made by mid May 2006. Selected presenters will be notified by e-mail or telephone. Please keep a copy of all your submitted information for your own records.

How to register To register online to attend T6, please visit our online registration at: http://www.buffalostate.edu/academics/cenc/htm/pro_course_list.htm Under "Current Programs and Course Listings," click the link for the T6 conference (third bullet down). On the second page, click the link that says T6 conference: "Tools for Schools." After reading the brief introduction about the conference, click the link to begin the registration process. Conference registration includes: Standup Presentations Hands-on Workshops Meals and Refreshments Certificate of Completion Door prizes Registration is $96 by June 9. $116 after June 9.