7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Professional Development Seminar
Methods, Materials, and Strategies for New Teachers

This in-depth seminar is designed to acquaint new business teachers with exciting ways to create effective learning activities that will engage their students. Participants will explore a myriad of instructional materials for teaching business subjects, learn about creative teaching methods and techniques, and become familiar with where and how to locate resources for instructional and student use.  Participants will receive a binder of resource materials. A continental breakfast will be provided. Participation is limited to teachers who have taught not longer than three (3) years and/or students preparing to be business teachers.  

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Convention Registration and Hospitality

8:30 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
NABTE Research Conference Sessions

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
NASBE Rap Session
Courtesy of South-Western Cengage Learning
Communication session for state and local supervisors concerning business education trends and issues.

Presiding:  Barbara J. Bielenberg, Sioux City Community Schools, Sioux City, IA (NASBE President)
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Computer Workshops
Workshop 5A:  Google Tools:  Stuff You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Google and Chrome (Beginner Level)

Presenter:  Dennis Garner, Utah State University, Roosevelt, UT

Workshop 5B: MovieMaker:  MTV and You!  Creating Your Own Music Video (Beginner-Intermediate Level)

Presenter:  Steven Mark, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tour of Exhibits


10:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open for Attendees

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: The New Entrepreneurs: Virtual Assistants

Virtual assistants (VAs) have seized the moment developing their own business ventures to perform administrative tasks on an entrepreneurial basis. This presentation addresses the scope of virtual assistants, educational programs, and how the VA field provides a unique opportunity for growth.

Presenter: Rose Marie Kuceyeski, Owens Community College, Toledo, OH

Session 2:  Sanity in a Technological World

We live in a time of instant feedback and gratification. Technological advances provide different ways to keep organized and communicate. The advances have significantly affected and molded society. Therefore, it seems that more technology is necessary to keep moving forward and “stay ahead of the game.” With e-mail overload, people not following technology etiquette, and the need to not let technology take over your life (technological management), strategies are necessary. These strategies will be discussed and audience participation will be encouraged.

Presenters: Tena Crews, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC; Dylan Curtis, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Delta Pi Epsilon Luncheon
Presentation of the Delta Pi Epsilon Research Award
12:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Professional Development Seminar
Digital Camera Shoot and PhotoShop

This is a two-part professional development seminar. On Wednesday, learn to capture the moment by improving your on-location photography skills.  Attendees must bring their own digital cameras to shoot pictures in the hotel and on the Magnificent Mile (around the hotel). On Friday you will have the opportunity to edit the photos you took in PhotoShop.  Bring your ideas, energy and a way to download your camera images to a jump drive. On Wednesday you will have the opportunity to sign up for the Friday PhotoShop session.

Presenter:  Dennis Garner, Utah State University, Roosevelt, UT
12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Computer Workshops
Workshop 6A: Learning Dragon Naturally Speaking 10:  Using Your Voice for Data Input (Beginner Level)

Presenter:  Steven Mark, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Workshop 6B: Overview and Practice with MS Access 2007 (Beginner Level)

Presenter:  Iris C. Ellis, Valdosta, State University, Valdosta, GA
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Session 1: It’s a Wiki Waki Web 2.0 World:  Using Blogs and Wikis in the Classroom

Blogs and wikis open up a world of writing and collaborative possibilities for students.  Web 2.0 tools create new exciting ways for students and teachers to connect and share their ideas.  Students are empowered to express themselves and teachers can easily expand the boundaries of the classroom. This presentation will explore the many ways that blogs and wikis, two popular Web 2.0 tools, are transforming and expanding the classroom.  Participants will leave with tools and examples to implement the use of blogs and wikis immediately upon returning to the classroom.

Presenter:  Lynn Keane, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Session 2: The Soft Side of Technology

Is there a soft side of technology?  Can technology enhance your teaching of soft skills?  Take away ideas of daily activities for including soft skills in your technology classes.  Learn how you can use technology in any class to enhance the teaching of technology.

Presenters:  Sandy Braathen, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND; Glenda Rotvold, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Update on Economic Education
Trading Around the World

It is hard to overestimate the importance of trade in today’s world.  Almost certainly, international trade will grow even more important as our world “shrinks” because of advances in communication, transportation, and technology.  This curriculum guide and creative teaching activities will give your students a greater understanding of basic economic concepts and the world around them.

Presenter: Gregory P. Valentine, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
First-Timers and New Professionals Reception and Get Acquainted Session

This event is especially designed for first-time attendees.  Learn about the week’s convention and social activities, meet other “first-timers,” and mingle with some of NBEA’s leaders.

Facilitators:  Jamie N. Parker, King’s College, Charlotte, NC; Becky Petersen, King’s College, Charlotte, NC; Joan E. Belk, Charlotte, NC; Betsy Tobin, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Delta Pi Epsilon Research Award Report
Presentation of the Research Report by the Award Winner

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Tour of Exhibits
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Opening General Session
Topic:  Doing the Impossible

Speaker:  James Bradley
Presiding:  Sharon Fisher-Larson, NBEA President
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Business Meeting
U.S. Chapter of ISBE Business Meeting

Presiding: Judith Olson-Sutton, Madison, WI (U.S. Chapter of ISBE President)
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Computer Workshops
Workshop 7A:  Small Business Accounting with QuickBooks Pro (Beginner Level)

Presenter:  Susan Reeves, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Workshop 7B: Score High with Charts and Graphs

Presenter:  Cynthia Krebs, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
President’s Reception
This special event honors Sharon Fisher-Larson, NBEA President, and all past presidents of NBEA.