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= = December 5-7, 2007 Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, Roanoke, VA
 * Educational Technology Leadership Conference**

The launch of the Pokemon Learning League Internet Safety site will be announced at a special pre-conference event on Tuesday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Other special events at the conference this year include:

· The launch of the Share the Skies telescope project at the general session · A spotlight session announcing the new Thinkfinity (formerly Marco Polo) project · Spotlight sessions on technology planning, Internet Safety, the NETS*S refresh · Social networking and schools · A student media festival scheduled for Thursday evening


 * Documents to Watch For**


 * //Technology Sparks//: a guide for integrating technology into K-12 classrooms and incorporating the Computer/Technology Standards into the school curriculum
 * //Architectural Guidelines//: a guidance document identifying minimal requirements for online testing and additional information on educational technology.
 * //ITRT Handbook Refresh//: The __A Handbook for School Divisions: Guidance for Instructional Technology Resource Teachers, v. 2 .__ The purpose of this updated guidance document is to provide an up-to-date framework for school division administrators as they maintain these positions and implement support services for technology integration. It is not intended to be a comprehensive document. It does include basic information such as the growth of the program, success stories of the program, sample job descriptions, a list of knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as responsibilities. The appendices include copies of memos from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction that provide background and interpretation of the legislation.
 * //Information Brief: Digital Conversion//: An overview of the conversion from analog to digital and its impact on schools.


 * Internet Safety Guidelines:** Be sure to check the VDOE Web site for updates to these important guidelines. New resources are added frequently to this online document.


 * //Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook//**: This resource guide on teacher professional development, focusing on the expanding role of teacher collaborative work, is available online at http://www.teachermagazine.org/tm/toc/2007/10/25/index.html.