EdTech Conference
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Galena Park ISD
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EdTech Conference |
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Presented By Galena Park ISD |
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Concurrent Sessions |
Google Tools for Teaching & Learning Tammy Worcester You're probably already using Google as a search tool. But did you know that it offers FAR more than that for your classroom? In this session we'll explore iGoogle, Google Docs, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Blogger, and other cool Google tools - and we'll also discuss options for setting up and managing student logins and accounts. |
Blogging Basics & Beyond Tammy Worcester In this interactive session, you will learn how easy it is to use Google's Blogger tool to create a blog for your classroom (both for teachers and for students). After setting up the basic blog, we will discuss the types of blogs you might want to create; you'll learn a variety of ways to post to the blog; and you'll discover how to make your blog interactive through the use of embed code and widgets! |
Using eTAP Workspace Lessons with Mobis and Dualboards Steve Patton - eInstruction eTAP has partnered with eInstruction to have their comprehensive K-12 curriculum built into Workspace Lessons. During this session, you will see a demonstration of the eTAP Workspace Lessons and how to use them with your Mobis and CPS systems. Lessons include K-12 and cover the core subjects of Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. This session will also cover the on-line version of eTAP that your students/parents can use at home. |
Tammy's Favorite Technology Tips, Tricks, and Tools Tammy Worcester In this all new session, Tammy will share her favorite tips, tricks, and tools for teachers and students. Participants will learn a variety of simple, yet effective ways to use their computers more efficiently and effectively and will explore some cool resources that will enhance teaching and learning. |
Integrating the world's first truly wireless document camera into your interactive classroom. Michael Willis - Lumens Integration, inc. Mike Willis, the Training Manager for Lumens Integration, inc., will show teachers and administrators how the world's first truly wireless document camera can be integrated into your classroom. |
Integrating the Echo/Pulse Pen by Livescribe into your classroom Michael Ellis - Livescribe "An intro to the incredibly useful new platform from Livescribe, with specific ideas on how to use the Livescribe Pulse Pen and its software to help teachers and students, especially those who struggle with note-taking, audio processing, learning new languages, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc." |
Project Share Diane Edgar - Region IV Education Service Center The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is proud to announce a new initiative that will explore the development and delivery of high quality professional development in an interactive and engaging learning environment. Project Share utilizes a collection of Web 2.0 tools and applications to provide professional development resources for teachers across the state and build professional learning communities where educators can collaborate and participate in online learning opportunities. |
Integrating Technology in the Classroom to Create a 21st Centruy Learning Environment Melissa Buell & Mark Hudson - Dell, Inc. By the end of this session we will be able to 1) Create a common language for 21st Century Learning, 2) Begin creating a document to articulate your vision for learning in your district/classroom 3) Engage in discussion about teaching and learning 4) Align Connected Classroom technology/resources that will support the vision for learning. |
eInstruction CPS 101 hands-on training Josh Vick - eInstruction Participants will receive hands-on training with eInstruction's CPS student response systems. Each participant will receive handouts and a flash drive on which they will create and take their CPS database with them - ready for them to use when they get back to their own classroom! This session will include setting up their database, creating class rosters, importing TAKS tests and learning how to use a few quick, easy and popular features within CPS. Class size is limited to 20 participants. |
Writing Tips for Technology Grants Edwin Barrera - PHD Vision The session will describe the tips and techniques for successful grant writing for technology. Edwin Barrera, President of PHD Vision, will discuss the secret ingredients of his grant consulting company. With 20 years of grant experince and approximaltely $100 milllion in grant awards, Edwin will break down the rules for sucessful winning proposals that will help integrate effective classroom technology. Awarding tips will be given for mastering a process that ensure effective proposals and proper implementation as Grants can be a Blessing or a Curse. |
eInstruction CPS 101 hands-on training Merianne Wininger - eInstruction Participants will receive hands-on training with eInstruction's CPS student response systems. Each participant will receive handouts and a flash drive on which they will create and take their CPS database with them - ready for them to use when they get back to their own classroom! This session will include setting up their database, creating class rosters, importing TAKS tests and learning how to use a few quick, easy and popular features within CPS. Class size is limited to 20 participants. |
Making presenting fun with document cameras and mobile interactive tablets Donna Clark - Priority Technology Services, Inc. Classroom integration ideas for document cameras and wireless interactive tablets. |
Interwrite MOBI 101 hands-on training (2 hour session) Kristen Rush - eInstruction This is a 2 hour HANDS-ON training for those who are new to using the Interwrite MOBI mobile interactive whiteboard. We will cover using your MOBI as a mouse, as a white board with basic tools, and how to use your MOBI with your document camera. This is for trainees who have never had training on a MOBI before or need a basic refresher. Please feel free to bring your MOBI with you to this training - we will have ones made available to borrow for training purposes. Class size is limited to 20 participants. |
Integrating Reading and Science with Technology Julie Stowell - Galena Park ISD Take your reading and science instruction to the next level using eInstruction devices in your lessons. ELL student achievement and comprehension becomes a reality in a highly interactive classroom in which students become emmersed in sheltered instruction that is based in familiar formats and allows them to succeed and grow academically. |
Examview Mehmet Keskin - Harmony Public Schools |
“Teaching 2 Impact Our Texting Generation” Dr. John Hardison - eInstruction Texting is now a part of our everyday life and for many of the .com generation, it is preferred. In this session you will learn teaching strategies in the following areas: • An introduction to the New Classroom Performance System (CPS) software. • Interactivity of texting answers to questions in the classroom using the New eInstruction Pulse response pad system. • Simultaneous Teacher/Multiple Student interactivity in annotating and solving questions using eInstruction’s Teacher Mobi and Student Mobi wireless tablets. • How to integrate eInstruction’s CPS system with such programs as: GradeSpeed, ExamView, Texas Mathematics, Study Island, etc. • Effective Interactive Collaborative Learning Strategies for the classroom with clickers. |
Lights, Camera, Action... Carla Stanford - Corsicana ISD Use the record feature of einstruction workspace to create lessons, reviews, etc. |
Instant Internet Activities using Mobi and CPS for K-5 Doris Hasten - eInstruction In this session we will explore utilizing educational websites such as BrainPop, FunBrain, Biology4Kids, and others for instant activities with the Interwrite Mobi and CPS student response systems. |
iPad in Education Monica Isabel Martinez - Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) In this hands-on workshop, participants will examine the features of the iPad, learn its strengths and weaknesses, and discuss the role of the iPad in education. Participants will interact with the technology in order to explore possibilities for new or improved implementations. We will provide 15 iPads (first come first served) for use during this session or bring your own iPad for an interactive experience! |
Mobile Devices in Education Monica Isabel Martinez - Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) Having trouble keeping up with the technological advances of mobile devices for uses in education? Not sure how these devices can be used in the classroom? This session will discuss the value of using SMART phones, iPhones/iPod touch, and iPads in education, highlight relevant Web 2.0 applications, and showcase applicable 21st century skills. Participants will interact with the technology and explore possibilities for new or improved mobile device implementations. Problems using these devices and solutions to solve those problems will be discussed. Bring your device for an interactive experience! |
Internet and the Math Classroom - A Powerful Combination! Michelle Merritt - Galena Park ISD MATH TEACHERS! Do you have internet? Do you take your class to a computer lab or use a laptop lab? This session is for you. Make math class class interesting, interactive and fun by using free on-line resources to teach interactive lessons. Increase student engagement and promote conceptual development of mathematical topics for any level. Teachers will leave with lists and descriptions of free on-line items and know how to use them. |
Glogster: A Great Gadget for the Gifted Sandy Dickerson - Pearland ISD Throw out the markers and the map pencils! Don't spend another dime buying poster board for classroom presentations! www.Edu.Glogster.com is a FREE Web 2.0 tool that allows both students and teachers to create interactive presentations that can incorporate text, objects, audio, video, etc., and publishes them directly to the Internet. Watch your classroom come alive with learning taken to the next level! |
Web 2.0 That Works Stephanie Sandifer This Classroom Instruction That Works "Cool Tools" session focuses on how we can integrate Web 2.0 tools with research-based effective instructional practices identified by Marzano's meta-research. Come explore tools that support effective instruction while making learning fun and engaging for all students. We will explore one or two web-based tools for each "category" of CITW and classroom examples will be provided for each tool. |
Google Docs: Communicate, Create, Collaborate! Stephanie Sandifer Google Docs provide educators with free online collaborative tools that can not only enhance professional work and classroom instruction, but increase productivity while freeing up time and server space! In this session we cover the basics of using Google Docs (and Spreadsheets, Forms, and Presentations), discuss tips & tricks for better use of Google Docs, and learn how to maximize features to communicate, collaborate, and create. Examples will cover professional productivity as well as classroom applications. |
Reading, Writing, and Wikis Stephanie Sandifer How do wikis support and enhance the development of students' reading and writing skills? In this session we will explore how wikis can be used in the classroom to build traditional and 21st Century literacy skills for all students. Discussion will focus on how specific wiki features rely on the development of critical thinking, comprehension, and collaborative writing/editing skills. We will also cover some basics of getting started with wikis in the classroom and some tips, tricks, and "lessons learned" by experienced wiki-using educators. |
Web 2.0 Tools: Beyond Social Networking Kele Anyanwu, M.S - Pasadena ISD To most in-service teachers the term web 2.0 means mostly social networking online tools like MySpace, Face book, Twitters and YouTube, but web 2.0 tools means a lot more than this. Due to this limited understanding, many teachers especially in high school fail to harness the inherent potential in many types of web 2. 0 tools to provide engaging instructional strategies in the classroom. More often the students are more aware of other types of web 2. 0 tools than the teachers. </br>In this workshop, clarity about web 2.0 tools will be delineated and what lies beyond web 2.0 that is, web 3.0 will be previewed. These online tools will be classified and the overwhelming advantages regarding how they are redefining technology in the classroom and district wide network implication will be examined. Adaption within technology integration framework in alignment with recent TEKS review in core science subjects will be demonstrated as well. |
Imagine full Integration with the Primary Grades Stephnanie Hatten and Monique Miles - Galena Park ISD In this session we will show integration projects and lessons for the four key subject areas in a first grade classroom. The projects integrate the subjects and cover GT objectives. These ideas can be adapted to Kindergarten or second grade as well. Technology tools used will include document cameras. CPS systems, interactive boards and tablets, itouches, and flip video cameras. |
Creating royalty free music for multimedia projects. Robert Goetsch - Alief ISD, Taylor High School This session will demonstrate different ways on how to create exciting royalty free music for multimedia projects without breaking the budget and violating copyright laws. Create music videos, musical PowerPoint presentations, and add music to broadcast videos. No musical background or knowledge needed. |
Interactive Instruction Elena De La Rosa - Houston ISD Session will discuss the various tools available for integrating technology and software into instruction. They include both hardware and Web2.0 tools available. |
Best Practices and Instructional Strategies for Student Success Using Technology Crystal Adams - Madisonville ISD Students are motivated to participate and actively learn when using a student response system, such as CPS (Classroom Performance System). A system such as this provides instant feedback for classroom teachers. CPS is cutting edge technology that allows me to immediately assess student understanding. When coupled with a mobile interactive white board (MOBI) and Examview, the possibilities of total classroom and student engagement are endless. |
The NExT Generation David McGeary - Harris County Department of Education Social networking, digital media, online collaboration, mobile computing, synchronous communication and instantaneous information access have created a new generation of learners. Our students view information in different ways, assign authority to multiple information sources, interact directly with information through social connections and rely on their connectedness to help them answer, understand, contribute, formulate and learn! This is not only the emergence of a new style of learning, it is the revelation of a brand-new species of learner! Are you ready for the NExT Generation? |
Instant Feedback in the Science Classroom and What To Do with It Tom Burger - Oklahoma City PSD, University of Oklahoma, and Fort Bend ISD, retired Instant Feedback in the Science Classroom and What To Do with It. Veteran science teacher and trainer, Tom Burger, will demonstrate the use of classroom technology for teaching that involves simple, formative-assessment methods. Teachers can provide student anonyminity, obtain instant results. These results can then be used in strategies to reinforce learning and to differentiate the classroom for reteaching and enrichment activities. |
Utilizing interactive websites to amp up the learning in your classroom Mary Miner - Spring Branch ISD Come find out what interactive websites can do for you. Interactive websites can be used in direct teaching situations, student practice and independent learning. Our students learn very differently that we did and interactive websites span the gaps and cause draw our students attention and interest to the content in an exciting and energizing way. Just adding a few sites to your teaching portfolio can really shift your students learning potential. |
Virtual Worlds - where learning, teaching, discovery, fun and excitement intersect. Mary Miner - Spring Branch ISD Virtual Worlds in education is coming to you. Have you heard of Second Life, Reaction Grid, Whyville, or any number of other virtual worlds? The kids are in virtual worlds, some as early as 2 and 3. Let's harness the energy of this form and use it for teaching. It is time to go where the kids are and bring the excitement of virtual worlds into their learning environment. Lets go to Jamestown, fly in Apollo 11, watch a tornado or tsunami, examine the parts of a cell, or build Ellis Island then experience what it was like to BE an immagrant there. No longer do we need to just look, we can walk through it and feel what it was like to come to America. There are so many other possiblities, you have to see it to believe it. |
ESL on Steroids: Engagement, Reinforcement, and Dynamic Formative Assessment Tom Burger - Oklahoma City PSD, University of Oklahoma, and Fort Bend ISD, retired ESL on Steroids: Engagement, Reinforcement, and Dynamic Formative Assessment. Veteran science teacher and trainer, Tom Burger, will demonstrate the use of classroom technology to present multi-media, 4-way, flash cards for group and individual study. Teachers can use innovative technology to perform simple formative-assessments, preserve student anonyminity, and obtain instant results that can be used to augment teaching during the same class period. |
Understanding Reading and Learning Styles Using The on line assessment Louis Blut - Houston ISD Teachers will be introduced to the Rits Carbo reading styles test and take the test on line. We will discuss the results and how it relates to styles of teaching. This will help them understand that students learn in different ways themselves. |
Texas Districts: Eliminates Paper-Based Discipline Referrals Kelly Kronfeld - OnCourse The OnCourse Discipline Management System is a 100 percent web-based solution enabling educators to document, track and report disciplinary incidents all through one convenient, affordable and efficient system. “Between the rapid growth of our district and the strict requirements of PEIMS, managing disciplinary incidents had become a monstrous task. We needed a solution that had the flexibility to adapt to the individual needs of each school, but also provide the consistency and reporting required by the state. We evaluated a number of systems and OnCourse offered the best solution, hands down. Within just months, OnCourse Discipline was rolled out and we are saving time, money and a significant amount of paper.” -Melissa Fouche, executive director of Technology & Information Services for Frisco ISD. |
How I use CPS in the High School Math Classroom Kymberly Riggins - Houston ISD Often times we are introduced to a piece of hardware or software and told of how great it is and how easy it is to implement in the classroom. Unfortunately we are told this information from salesperson's point of view, not from a teacher who actually uses it on a regular basis in her classroom. In this session, you will see how I use the CPS daily in my classroom. I will discuss the challenges and the rewards that have resulted from me using the CPS. |
Easy Tips & Tricks to Maximize Your Interactive Whiteboard Lessons Teach Us Technology In this session, participants will benefit from learning tips and tricks to create dynamic lessons to more thoroughly engage digital learners with an interactive whiteboard (regardless of platform brand). Whether participant is a new or experienced white board user, this session will meet the needs of the learner and leave participants satisfied and enthused to use the whiteboard in new ways. The presenter will share crucial lesson design elements and demonstrate how to transform a typical lesson into a hands-on engaging lesson for students of the 21st century. |
OneNote 2010 - Imagine the Possibilities Teach Us Technology In addition to an overview of Microsoft OneNote 2010, session participants will also explore how to capture and organize text, images, audio and video directly into electronic notebooks that can be shared with students or other teachers to facilitate collaboration. Participants will also learn how OneNote 2010 integrates with other Microsoft applications and how to access notebooks on the go on the web or from a smartphone. |
Beyond the Chalkboard: Rejuvenating Classroom Favorites with New School Technology Teach Us Technology In this session, the presenter will share with participants how to transform the classroom environment by taking traditional projects and classroom activities and sharing alternative technology integration ideas to meet the needs of today's digital learner. Some examples will include: 1) Turn a traditional poster project into an interactive digital poster using Glogster.com 2) Modify favorite book report projects using Animoto.com or Photostory 3) Use Edmodo.com to stay connected to your students and relay pertinent classroom information rather than sending home a hard copy newsletter or reminder. Key features of these tools will be highlighted and shared with participants. |
eInstruction and CSCOPE: putting it all together Erica Stietenroth - eInstruction The goal of this presentation is to explore using eInstruction response systems and Interwrite MOBI mobile interactive whiteboards with your CSCOPE curriculum and instructional practices. You'll learn how they’re being used for assessment and how they can be better utilized to meet AYP, for progress monitoring and to create unique learning experiences. Although this is CSCOPE specific - it can really apply to any curriculum framework. |
Digital Instruction- Use Podcasting, Cell phones and Interactive Web 2.0 Tools for 21st Century Learners Patricia Escalante de Flores - Clear Creek ISD Are your students never far from their digital devices? Leave this session with your own Podcast recording from your cell phone, and a CD with 21st Century Skills and Strategies applied to Free Internet Applications. Objective: At the end of this session, participants will leave with a URL address with their recording of their own Podcast recorded, and a list of Web 2.0 Tools. |
Remote Review & Tests using CPS IR response system Cassie Severn - Slocum ISD This session will enlighten you on how to utilize the CPS response system software and IR clickers to create and engage the Challenge team activities, There It Is Activity as well as the basic Testing/Review capabilities of the IR Systems. Instructor will demonstrate how she uses these features in her classroom. |
Interwrite MOBI 101 hands-on training (2 hour Session) Robin McNutt - eInstruction This is a 2 hour HANDS-ON training for those who are new to using the Interwrite MOBI mobile interactive whiteboard. We will cover using your MOBI as a mouse, as a white board with basic tools, and how to use your MOBI with your document camera. This is for trainees who have never had training on a MOBI before or need a basic refresher. Please feel free to bring your MOBI with you to this training - we will have ones made available to borrow for training purposes. Class size is limited to 20 participants. |
Picture Perfect Linear and Quadratic functions Angela Williams - Galena Park ISD Engage student interest in creating linear and quadratic functions with the graphing calculator. Students can use linear and quadratic piecewise functions with domain restrictions to create picture in the graphing calculator. Functions are fun and learning is art! |
Free Tricks from the Web Jason Norman - Galena Park ISD F-R-E-E resources online to use within your classroom or training, such as a timer, newspapers, open office, photo editing, creating graphics, Google tools, iPod Apps and much more. |
Revolutionizing Lesson Planning & Easing Compliance Online Jorge Cavazos - Alief ISD As you shape our future leaders, you need the right tools to help you do your job to the best of your ability. Web-based technologies, like OnCourse Lesson Planner, can revolutionize the way you create, manage, archive and share lesson plans. With easy-to-use online templates, teachers can quickly and easily write, edit and collaborate on lesson plans. Principals can review and comment on plans online. And teachers can map lessons to Texas standards, enabling administrators to generate reports on what’s being taught. |
Engage, Interact, & Motivate, without the Wait Billy Jack Garren - eInstruction In this session you will learn how to engage your students in the learning process, position your class so that your students will interact in the lesson, and motivate them to want to learn. You will also learn how you can meet your students’ requirement for the instant gratification that they seek in learning. (Using Mobi, CPS, & EV) |
Why wait? Simply Create Juanita Rodriguez - eInstruction In this session you will learn how to create any lesson on the fly interactively with your students. This can be done with little to no prep and will become a fun learning experience. (Using Mobi, CPS, & EV) |
Geography and Google go together like Peanut Butter & Jelly Billy Jack Garren - eInstruction In this session, you will go places you have never been! You will learn how to teach your students geography in new and creative ways. I’ll show you how to make geography fun and interactive. (Using Mobi, CPS, & EV) |
Assess without the Mess Juanita Rodriguez - eInstruction In this session, you will learn how to create assessment that are aligned to your state standards in a matter of seconds. You will also learn how to give those tests and have them graded before your students leave class. This hour of your life, can save you years of time. (Using Mobi, CPS, & EV) |
It’s a Date; Let’s Collaborate Billy Jack Garren - eInstruction In this session, you have a hands on experience in collaboration. By using technology you can have your students cooperatively working on an assignment simultaneously, without anyone having to leave their seat. (Using Mobi, CPS, & EV) |
Goodbye Grading and Hello Results Juanita Rodriguez - eInstruction In this session, you will learn how to say good bye to grading and actually see the results of your students improving academically. This will give you a hands on experience to view results without the work. (Using Mobi, CPS, & EV) |
Simplify and Multiply, without Dividing Billy Jack Garren - eInstruction In this session, you will learn how you can simplify your job, while multiplying the accomplished work, without dividing up your time. (Using Mobi, CPS, & EV) |
Data Does what Droid Doesn’t Juanita Rodriguez - eInstruction In this session, you will learn how you can have powerful data at your fingertips to drive instruction. Your students are not simply droids that just absorb information. They have to be taught what they don’t know. |
Be Quick but Don’t Hurry Billy Jack Garren - eInstruction In this session, you will learn how you can quickly access your students without rushing them through the learning process. You don’t have to be a technology expert to teach to the point. I’ll show you how you can get more done in less time than ever before. |