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Educational Sessions

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With more than 30 peer-reviewed educational sessions offered during six time blocks on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, you’ll gain the knowledge, research, and tools you need to stay on the leading edge. How do parents and educators raise and teach media savvy youth in the digital age? What are the social, ethical, and safety issues associated with nanotechnology and textiles? How can an individual or family choose the correct e-banking products and services? What is the significance of modern food biotechnology as it relates to human health and development and food and nutrition? How can educators use free, online tools for teaching, research, project management, and co-authorship?

Please review the complete list of educational sessions below, which are divided into six time blocks. The schedule is subject to change.

Time Block 1: Thursday, June 19 8:30am-10:00am
Time Block 2: Thursday, June 19 10:30am-11:30am
Time Block 3: Thursday, June 19 – 2:00pm-3:00pm
Time Block 4: Friday, June 20 – 2:00pm-3:00pm
Time Block 5: Friday, June 20 – 4:00pm-5:00pm
Time Block 6: Saturday, June 21 10:30am-12:00noon


TIME BLOCK 1: Thursday, June 19 – 8:30am-10:00am

Using Technology Tools to Improve Your Program's Effectiveness
Presenters: Judy H. Branch, CFCS, Barbara O' Neill, CFCS, and Chris Koehler

Putting "Science" Back into Family & Consumer Sciences Classes
Presenters: Susan M. Turgeson and Carolyn M. Barnhart, CFCS

Communicating With Youth in a Cyber World
Presenter: Deborah Thomason

Applying the AAFCS Code of Ethics to Technology-Related Ethical Dilemmas
Presenter: Sammie G. Garner, CFCS

Developing Web-Based Health and Wellness Education Programs for Rural Communities
Presenter: Luann K. Boyer, CFCS

A Centennial DVD Project: Interviews With AAFCS Leaders on Past, Present, and Future FCS Issues
Presenters: Betty Chamness Trost, CFCS, Karen A. Duggan, Marsha L. Larson, Ryan H. Law, Nina L. Roofe, and Dennis L. Wilson

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TIME BLOCK 2: Thursday, June 19 – 10:30am-11:30am

Utilizing New Technology in Non-Traditional FCS Careers
Presenters: Janet M. Johnson, Amelia G. Brown and Linda Claussen

Home Clean Home: New Innovations in Cleaning Products for the Home
Presenter: Nancy L. Bock

Understanding Cyber-Bullying and Decreasing Its Effects on the Individual, Family, and Community
Presenter: Pamela A. Murray

Technology Discrimination: Choices and Challenges for Membership Organizations
Presenter: Jaylie I. L. Beckenhauer, CFCS

Leaping Forward—A Dynamic Online FCS Course
Presenter: Roxie V. Godfrey

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TIME BLOCK 3: Thursday, June 19 – 2:00pm-3:00pm

Becoming a Bona Fide Tech-y: Tools to Improve Technological Literacy Among Educators
Presenters: Rea Gubler, CFCS, Kathy C. Croxall, CFCS, and Artis P. Grady, CFCS-HNFS

The Vital Role of Technology in "Universities Fighting World Hunger"
Presenters: Lindsey M. Shirley and Esther Ngumbi

Surviving Cyber Invasions and Other Technologies: Defining a Role for FCS Professionals
Presenter: Joyce B. Miles, CFCS, Retired

A Comparison of Teaching Strategies: Online vs. Real-Time
Presenters: Marie Saracino, Melane Z. McCuller and Carolyn Boudro Davis

What Are the Health and Psycho-Social Effects of Extended Computer Use?
Presenters: Diana Saiki and Jay Kandiah

Modern Food Biotechnology: How Has It Affected Human Health and Food and Nutrition?
Presenters: Claudia V. Sealey-Potts and Zaheer Kirmani

Raising and Teaching Media Savvy Kids in the Digital Age
Presenter: Rebecca Randall

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TIME BLOCK 4: Friday, June 20 – 2:00pm-3:30pm

Using Personal Response Systems to Increase Student Engagement in the Classroom
Presenter: Jennifer A. Diers

Nanotechnology: Basic Principles, Applications, and Implications for FCS Professionals
Presenter: Shelly M. Nickols-Richardson

Creating an Online Learning Community With Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts
Presenter: Joanne Kinsey

How Has Technology Affected the Life Cycle Stages of African-American Families?
Presenters: Arlene Fitts Winfrey, CFCS, Rosa S Purcell, CFCS, Angela A. Radford Lewis, CFCS, Gina E. Eubanks, CFCS, and Terra Smith

Using Body Scanning and 3D Modeling to Address Issues With Sizing and Fit of Women's Clothing
Presenters: Nancy A. Schofield, Lynn M Boorady and Carolyn M. Barnhart, CFCS

Understanding How Youth Use Social Networking and Interact Online: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!
Presenters: Barbara A. Woods, CFCS, Trudy Dunham and Sharon Wright

Technology Tools for Today's FCS Classroom
Presenter: Janet D. Ward
Will be presented 10:30am to 12:00noon

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TIME BLOCK 5: Friday, June 20 – 4:00pm-5:00pm

Ten Ways to Teach Personal Finance Using Technology
Presenter: Barbara M. O'Neill, CFCS

Beyond Email, But Just As Easy: Using Free Online Tools for Teaching, Research, Project Management, and Co-Authorship
Presenters: Ruth Neustifter and Michele Parker

Understanding the Blogging Phenomenon Among Teens
Presenters: Michelle Krehbiel and Patty Bettinger

Nanotechnology and Textiles—Examining the Social, Ethical, and Safety Issues
Presenters: Kathy C. Croxall, CFCS, and Richard Carlson

Embracing Technology: Connecting Families and Older Adults
Presenters: Jaylie I. L. Beckenhauer, CFCS, and Joyce Armstrong, CFCS

Utilizing Digital Technology to Prepare New Professionals in FCS Education
Presenters: Betty Chamness Trost, CFCS, Leah C. Keino, Karen Bergh, Mari Borr, Sue A. Couch, Debra DeBates, Cheryl O. Hausafus and Julie Johnson

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TIME BLOCK 6: Saturday, June 21 – 10:30am-12:00noon

E-Learning Personal Finance: Online Resources for Students and Teachers
Presenters: Megan O'Neil-Haight and Judy Branch, CFCS

AAFCS Public Policy: Glimpses From History, Visions for the Future
Presenters: Sharon Y. Nickols, Carol L. Anderson, CFCS, and Peggy Meszaros, CFCS

E-Banking Products and Services: Helping Individuals and Families Find the Right Fit for Their Needs
Presenter: Angela Radford Lewis, CFCS

Using a Multi-Dimensional Ethical Decision-Making Model for Technology Issues
Presenter: Jody L. Roubanis, CFCS

Cyber-Bullying and the Role of Family and Education Professionals
Presenters: Virginia Bendel Draa and Tara D. Sydney

Incorporating Technology Into the FCS Curriculum
Presenter: Beverly M. Card, CFCS
Will be presented 8:30am to 9:30am

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