Wisconsin Business Education Association
2008 Annual Convention
September 25 – 27, 2008
Paper Valley Hotel – Appleton
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
SECTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
BIOPRO Technology - A New Generation of Wellness Solutions
Creating Classroom Podcasts
Exploring Microsoft Office 2007
Palms in the Classroom
Teaching Finance - Tips and Ideas
The brass|STUDENT PROGRAM Classroom Experience
WICPA High School Educators Accounting Symposium
Your Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Benefits
WICPA High School Educators Accounting Symposium
Presenter – WICPA
Attend this mini version of the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs accounting symposium and receive an opportunity to share accounting curriculum with your peers and learn from CPAs and college and university professors through panel presentations and round table discussions.
The brass|STUDENT PROGRAM Classroom Experience
Presenter – Katie Kacvinsky, Curriculum Facilitator
Katie Kacvinsky, Curriculum Facilitator for the brass|STUDENT PROGRAM will lead a lesson plan writing workshop to show teachers how to create an unforgettable experience for their students using brass and will discuss the benefits of signing up and taking advantage of the tools and resources available on the newly renovated Teacher Resource Center.
Palms in the Classroom
Presenter – Roxann Nys, Videoconference Project Manager, CESA 7
This workshop will share information about the power of handheld computing, highlight how handhelds are being used in businesses and by educators and students to manage schedules and stay connected with classroom work, activities, assignments or grades. Participants will learn about how to find free and low-cost handheld applications that can be used in classrooms on a variety of handheld devices. Palm handhelds will be available for use by participants, or you can bring your own.
Teaching Finance – Tips and Ideas
Presenter – Kristine Labbus, Neenah High School
Looking for some new ideas and resources for teaching Finance or Personal Finance? Whether this is a new class or one that has been established for awhile; this sectional will offer various ideas, projects, websites and resources to assist you in teaching this fun course. A booklet of ideas will be shared, as well as time at the end to exchange ideas and ask questions.
Creating Classroom Podcasts
Presenter – Dr. Elizabeth Alderton and Robert Wagner, Marian College Educational Technology Masters Program
Learn how to make an audio Podcast for your classroom. For teachers, Podcasting extends teaching and learning beyond the normal classroom hours. Students are able to easily and continuously learn as well as share their creations with Podcasts. This will be a hands-on session using a free software called Audacity as well as purchased software called Podium. Bring your iPod or your USB jump drive for saving. Using Podcast websites and information will also be presented. Come have fun while learning about Podcasts!
BIOPRO Technology – A New Generation of Wellness Solutions
Presenter – Gloria Robertson, BIOPRO
Are cell phones causing cancer? You owe it to your family and friends to find out. Let me show you how you can protect yourself and family from these dangerous electro-magnetic pollutants (radiation).
Your Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Benefits
Presenter – Colleen Ries, Trust Funds Specialist-Adv
This presentation covers many of the WRS benefits administered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF). Topics discussed include retirement, separation and survivor benefits, and life and health insurance, if applicable. The presentation will illustrate retirement calculations and explain annuity options. Service purchases, military service credit, and additional WRS contributions will also be covered.
Exploring Microsoft Office 2007
Presenter – Kris Matchey, Arcadia High School
Where did the toolbar go? What is a ribbon? Is your school looking to implement Office 2007 and you are a bit confused by the new interface? Then this workshop is for you. Spend time exploring what the new Office 2007 looks like and its new features that you are sure to LOVE!