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and administrators • Web2.0 resource that is device agnostic and accessible 24-7 • Web2.0 resource that provides a platform for collaboration
and how they can be used in the classroom. • Participants will learn over 30 apps that work with Google on the iPad
and more). • Ideas for Student Engagement (Androidify
and publishing.
and science. • How 'Listen
at the higher levels of the SAMR model
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communication
confidence and academic skills. • Learn how hundreds of Texas Schools use our simple approach with tremendous gains. • Implementations are quick and simple for tea
educreations). • AppsSmashi
ELA
Fakebook
Google Draw
Google Maps
Google Sites
History and Science. • Exciting new ideas in implementation of technology tools. • Ways to use web-based tools and Apps for formative assessment.
How to collect meaningful data and measure success • share sample metrics • I have samples of our data from our chromebook pilot that I’ll make available • discuss quantitative and qualitative data collection • “so what” and a “so what’s next” • workshop
including classroom appli
librarians
mathematics
Move
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Remind (formerly Remind101) and Twitter. • Applying Socrative and Kahoot! across content area.
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Think!' can be easily implemented in all classrooms wit
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which apps to use
• Evaluation process of a 1:1 program. • Deeper understanding of the SAMR model. • Technology integration lesson ideas
• A template for creating their own professional development website. • How to make 'screen casts' and embed them into sites. • How to teach teachers to use same technology in classrooms.
• Ability to incorporate flipped instruction and tools used to flip your classroom. • Exposure to Edmodo
• Access to an implementation plan for an successful IPad rollout. • Access to ITunesU training resources for the IPad rollout. • Access to ITunesU training resources for the IPad implementation.
• App Smashing resources. • Apps to smash. • Directions and examples.
• Apps and websites. • Articles for professional development. • Lesson ideas. • Resources for enrichment.
• Articulate top resources in the trending area of Augmented Reality. • Facilitate an environment that allows for an individual learning experience and apply technology tools that are found in classrooms across the country that solve real issues in learni
• Better understanding of formative assessment. • Great list of quick and easy formative assessments. • Technology integration ideas for all content areas.
• Brief review of Erickson's 'Structure of Knowledge.' • Understanding of the process of planning concept-based learning. • Practice in planning a unit overview.
• Collegial Partnership • How to implement teacher digital lesson observations • Ways to use video to improve scores
• Creating and navigating your Twitter account. • Creating and searching Hashtags. • Hosting and Moderating an Ed Chat.
• Description of a teacher leadership model. • Training sequence for preparing teacher leaders. • Examples from teacher leaders of how role is implemented in elementary and secondary schools.
• District Level for Professional Development. • Create Your Own Class. • Classroom as a Teacher.
• Easy apps for students to use (Chrome Build
• Enhance student success with a variety of programs that will build students' self esteem
• Establish a clear vision about literacy workstations and their purpose. • Clarify processes and protocols that will facilitate implementation of the literacy workstations. • Develop ways to incorporate technology into workstations that will provide mean
• Finding reliable resources. • Making a plan of action. • Evaluating progress.
• Focused Learning plan. • Focused Leading plan. • Description of essential elements from each plan.
• Gain first-hand knowledge on school-wide systems to enhance your school’s academic standing. • Develop a plan to provide students with Creative Learning opportunities throughout the school day. • Walk away with your first lesson for Stop Motion Animatio
• Google classroom • Google tools • Web tools
• Google Drive overview. • Google Drive in the classroom and as a district resource. • LiveBinder as a resource.
• How to create Google Forms. • How to create a mail merge with Autocrat. • Tips on using a mail merge to increase productivity.
• How to make the most of your face-to-face time with faculty. • Techniques for organizing content. • Tips on using Google's core apps.
• How to set up a Google account and access Google Drive. • How to use Google Apps in varied faculty settings. • How to create multiple types of Google documents.
• How to set up Google Classroom. • Tips and tricks to using Google Classroom effectively. • How to score assignments with rubrics using Doctopus and Goobric.
• Ideas for implementing Google apps in class. • Templates to use with students. • Method for making learning student-centered.
• Identify the main educational gaps technology satisfies based on current case studies. • Identify best practices in evaluating and implementing technology solutions. • Get hands-on experience with award-winning technology proven successful in closing ed
• Importance of movement and listening skills in learning. • How teachers can facilitate and extend intelligent conversations related to social studies
• Innovative approaches to creating flexible systems within the school day. • Design on a dime. • Designing and implementing an a la carte blendEd learning model.
• Learn how GAFE is used to facilitate meetings. • See classroom projects and portfolios. • Resources used in implementation and training.
• Learning Platform artifacts and protocols. • Tips and tools for launching a Learning Platform. • Examples of implementation.
• Link to resource site to support the launch of Genius Hour in their own District. • Provides access to Genius Hour network. • Firm understanding of why Genius Hour is beneficial to all learners.
• Participants will
• Participants will learn best practices for getting the most out of Google Apps on the iPad
• Participants will walk away with an analysis of the current strengths and weaknesses of their current instructional data analysis practices; • Participants will have an action plan for more effectively using instructional data; and
• PD: anytime- anyplace. • PD focused on in-class student needs. • PD + technology =Efficiency of valuable time.
• Ready to use resources for digital formative assessments. • List of Web2.0 resources for digital formative assessments. • How to utilize the data generated from the digital tools.
• Recipe Box: Materials for using SAMR and TPACK technology integration models to improve lesson design. • Shopping List: A lengthy list of effective technology tools for the classroom. • Menu Planner: Tools for mixing the ingredients with curriculum obje
• Resources to start a Twitter Chat • Network of experts • Transformational narratives of the impact on instruction
• Review the principles of differentiated instruction. • Practice a variety of formative assessments. • Evaluate tech tools that work best with students-staff.
• Strategies for differentiation and student choice using menus using Google Apps. • Turn learning menus into interactie webpages • Use Google Apps to go paperless
• Transferrable examples of use of web-based tools and Apps for math
• Understand the characteristics of fixed and growth mindsets. • Understand how overcoming fear and taking risks is key to embracing change technology. • Understand how purposeful engagement is the major factor is achieving expertise.
• Understanding of solution strategies to target STAAR prep and provide flexible scheduling options for students. • Resources to develop a campus plan based on student needs and online learning solutions. • Knowledge of current policies and best practices
• Understanding-Application of Augmented Reality's use in the classroom. • An actual lesson utilizing Augmented Reality as a product or teaching tool. • A rubric to help assess learner understanding.
• Useful ideas on the integration of technology through physical activity. • Hands on experiences with the 94fifty smart sensor basketball. • Experiencing a virtual field through the eyes of Google Glass.
• Various technology sites to assist with podcast production. • Fun ways to use crowd sourcing to complete research. • 100% fun & engaging lessons for students
• Web2.0 tool for resources for students
• Working understanding of Lynn Erickson's Structure of Knowledge. • Tool to begin thinking and planning conceptually. • Structure to guide students in making generalizations.
Audience
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Beginne
Beginner
Intermediate
Walk-Away Products
1. Campus needs assessment and targeted online learning solutions plan 2. Sample plan for targeted STAAR test prep (elementary
a biography with Google Slides
a bit of research
A format on how to use 'Flipped' PD in on-going PLC groups anytime- anywhere.
A variety of websites for further learning
Access to an implementation plan for an successful IPad rollout and ITunesU training resources. Participants will also obtain the steps for creating their own ITunesU storefront and courses.
All participants will have the link below that include trigger images
all the app links and additional explanation for using the tools. http:--www.symbaloo.com-mix-augmentedreality6
and a complete list of what I present and more!
and administrators may develop LiveBinders for use with staff.
and classroom integration ideas. (example preso: http:--bit.ly-iPadTCEA. Participants will also be given an in
and documents that outline how teacher leaders begin leading PLCs and coaching teachers in the classroom.
and more
and satisfying professional learning experiences
and some tips and tricks for collaboration online
and templates from our Ed Tech Success Initiative (ETSI) summer institute. These materials will give you all the tools you need to design healthy
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as well as an action plan for more effectively using instructional data.
award-winning App implementing curriculum strategies that are interactive and scalable to students' individual level of comprehension. MyBackpack can be downloaded from the app store or by g
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Birdville ISD's Learning Platform website
connections and examples.
Create at least 1 mail merge they can use for their purposes. Ideas for other mail merges will also be provided.
Each participant will select and receive a $64.99 Lone Star Learning digital product free! Attendees will review the products
Educators will walk away from the presentation thrilled with ideas in how to engage 21st century learners in ways that appeal to our modern-day students.
etc.
etc. They will create products that they can take back to their campuses to use as exam
Google Presentation with links to resources and network
Google site that houses all resources
Google site with 3 week lesson design & outline
Hands on digital practical resources to assist with helping students build their own podcasts and a minimum of 3-4 weeks of a well laid-out PBL for their students. Several websites
high school options) 3. Current policies and best practices in credit recovery and acceleration
In this session
including protocols
Innovative and transformative strategies to differentiate learning in the classroom
laptop and speakers
lesson ideas and examples.
Lesson Plan
Link to presentation with links to additional resources.
Lists of websites that can be used by teachers and campus leaders to conduct digital formative assessments.
make their selection during our presentation or call our office to receive a password for their digital log in. When we give eac
middle
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online resources and apps used during the implementation of GAFE.
Participants will be given a list of our favorite apps and will walk away with their own product combining one or more apps. Participants will be encouraged to share their products through a shared community.
Participants will be given ideas for authentic and purposeful student tasks and products.
participants will go through a series of challenges and create products - such as an Infographic with Google Drawings
Participants will walk away with a framework for a district-wide technology initiative
Participants will walk away with a list of example LiveBinders for reference
Participants will walk away with a presentation link filled with over 40 apps for using Google on the iPad
Participants will walk away with a website that contains examples
Participants will walk away with an analysis of the current strengths and weaknesses of their current instructional data analysis practices
Participants will walk away with at least three different tech tools for creating ongoing assessments
Participants will walk away with Teacher Leadership Standards. They will have a model for Teacher Leadership training
Participants will walk away with the app 'Listen
Participants will walk away with their own Hashtag.
Participants will walk away with two plans and a list of activities that support each element of the plan.
Participants will walk away with website that contains resources
plus we’ll explore many additional resources to implement differentiated instruction with our students.
professional development resources
Resources for design and implement.
rubric outline
rubrics
schedule
shared iPad tips
social media and other tools to ease your entry into a technology rich classroom
space-saving tips
teachers may develop LiveBinders for use with students
Template for creating their own internal website.
The attendee will leave this session with a Thinglink graphic containing links to all practice resources from the session so that they can share with their team-school upon return.
the slides
They will walk away with a better understanding of formative assessment
Think!' for iPad.
to include: • Google Glass • 94Fifty Sensory Basketballs • Classroom Brain Break Activities
various apps
videos
Waterford Institute offers a free
websites
With a the knowledge of how to implement the program and information about the product sibme.
You will leave with a sample brochure
• Evaluation Tools - Technology Integration Matrix - SAMR Evaluation Tool • SAMR Lesson Examples which will include various apps & websites
• A lesson • A rubric • A sample Aura to use with students
• A plan for implementation of creative learning opportunities on their campus or their first classroom lesson plan for the implementation of Stop Motion Animation.
• Apps and websites • Articles for professional development • Lesson ideas • Resources for enrichment
• Create a Google document during the session that will include ideas developed during the session for implementation with a faculty. • Examples of Google documents that can be used or modified for your respective schools.
• Erickson’s “Structure of Knowledge” • Sample concepts and generalizations • Tool for scaffolding thinking to complex levels
• Google Apps for Education • A Case Study of eeLEarning: Using Technology to Create and Facilitate Experiential Learning • Attendees will walk away with access to a Google Classroom • Ability to create-join a Google Classroom • Reference presentation of
• List of web-based tools • List of Apps • Examples of implementation of said tools in instructional design • Tips on caveats of web-based tools and Apps
• List of websites
• List of websites-tools-apps to use to integrate technology • A template of how to integrate flipped instruction
• Personal Access to Texas STAAR Screeners for Math and Language Arts • Free Download to a STAAR iPad app • Implementation Plans for Personalized Learning
• Planning Guide for Concept-based Learning • Overview of a unit of study (self-created)

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