* Funding a laptop initiative: Michael Downes, Superintendent of Big Spring ISD will share his experiences in promoting a laptop initiative and in procuring the funding.

* Open Source today: Linux expert Mike Friesenegger will review some of the open source possiblities and opportunites available for both Windows and Netware shops, along with commercial applications that work side-by-side with Linux.

* The Golden Triangle: Big Spring Director of Technology will take attendees through his integration of one-to-one computing with Apple laptops and servers into a Windows environment, highlighting solutions to many pitfalls.

Conference Closer

* Embracing Change in a Wiki World: Miguel Guhlin closes the conference by examining the power of collaborative learning and sharing in schools and the role of free, open source software in achieving that vision.

* Administering Moodle - Learn the ins and outs of Moodle administration from someone who does it everyday.

* PCLinuxOS - Learn how to implement PCLinuxOS into a mixed-environment. Receive practical advise on best practices and solutions to integration problems.

* Novell & Open Source on Windows? - Are you ready to move beyond Netware? Learn how Novell products and Open Source work together on Windows.

* GroupWise & OES on SUSE Linux? - Ready to move beyond Netware, but want a better and more dynamic platform than Windows? Learn how these products work on Linux.

* Technology Plans that Work - Learn how to build a live technology plan with "buy-in" that helps with integration, meets grant requirements and works to really improve technology use.

* Evaluating Teacher Technology Use - Learn how the Teacher Technology Points System works to evaluate integration into student learning and for fair distribution of technology.

* Blog Your World! - Open up collaboration by learning how to use free, open source tools to create a blogging platform in your district.

* Download a la Mode - A recap of the top free, open source software tools available for download.