Session 3 |
Empowering Teachers with Canva | |
Description: | In this session we will spend time on the many uses and navigation of Canva as teaching tool. Attendees will have a chance to participate in building some items in Canva during the session. |
Presenter: | Adam West |
Location: | DL Lab |
Session 3 |
Google for Education Level 1 and Level 2 Certifications | |
Description: | If you want to get Google for Education Level 1 Educator certified or Level 2 Educator certified then come to this session! You will receive an overview of both the Level 1 and Level 2 asynchronous courses offered by Google and structure of the exam. Becoming Google certified is a great way to utilize technology and innovate your pedagogy through technology! |
Presenter: | Kyle Gatchalian |
Location: | Library |
Session 3 |
Philips Interactive - A simplistic, plug and play approach | |
Description: | Come join Philips in a demo of their new interactive flat panel (IFP), the E-Line. Philips provides the highest quality IFP at a price point every school can afford. With it's simplicity, easy navigation, and plethora of tools such as an interactive whiteboard, wireless screen casting, screen mirroring, and display chaining solution, and a built-in web browser, transitioning to IFPs from projectors or upgrading your existing fleet of IFPs has never been easier and more cost-effective. |
Presenter: | Patrick VanTreese |
Location: | STEM Gym Phillips Booth |
Session 3 |
Transform Science and STEM Learning with Merge EDU | |
Description: | "Discover the future of education with Merge EDU, a hands-on digital learning platform that helps students learn science and STEM effectively using digital teaching aids and simulations they can touch, hold and interact with. In this session, you will get an overview of the Merge EDU platform, and see how it bridges the gap between abstract concepts and tangible experiences for your students. You'll gain insights into how Merge EDU engages students with hands-on activities, empowering them to touch, hold, and interact with virtual objects, which fosters a deeper understanding of complex topics. Experience the future of learning firsthand and embrace the transformative power of Merge EDU! |
Presenter: | Isabella Gipson |
Location: | D141 |
Session 3 |
How to DRIVE Your Way to STEM Designation | |
Description: | If a school is going through TSIN STEM/STEAM designation or if they are considering the process in the future, this session will demonstrate the steps to use Google Drive to assist with sharing content with the faculty, organization of information, and documentation of materials required for the application process. |
Presenter: | Sunday MacKorell |
Location: | D144 |
Session 3 |
Improving Communication Processes to Ensure Student Success in a Virtual Environment | |
Description: | This session will highlight student onboarding processes, progress monitoring, and communication practices utilizing Google apps to ensure student success in blended and virtual environments. |
Presenter: | Shannon Pirtle |
Location: | D145 |
Session 3 |
Personalized Learning in the Math Classroom | |
Description: | Participants will learn how to use effectively use personalized learning in the math classroom. These strategies will help build understanding around the alignment of PL, the TEAM rubric, and the math IPG. |
Presenter: | Jessica Childers Lura Hawkins Kevin Moss |
Location: | D146 |
Session 3 |
Building Relationships with Faculty/Staff and with Students | |
Description: | Relationships are so important. We will cover how to build trust and why people react and respond in different ways. When we are connected and supported/supportive, we will thrive as a community and as a school! Remote learning? No problem! Even through zooms and emails, relationships can be built. |
Presenter: | Stefanie Thrasher |
Location: | D147 |
Session 3 |
Security: It's Personal | |
Description: | This well received session will cover how you or members family can protect their personal digital information online. The session will cover practical information on securing accounts, using different authentication methods and tools, backing up information, ways to protect one's financial information and much more. This session is designed for the anyone that has information on the internet. If you are Technology Leader (in your district or your family) this presentation will serve as a great foundation for you to use when discussing this topic with others. |
Presenter: | Randy Damewood |
Location: | D150 |
Session 3 |
Stu-Stu-Studio | |
Description: | Empower students and educators to create, collaborate, share, and interact with digital resources. Learn how to build a slideshow, a board, or even a quiz with Discovery Education’s Studio resource. In this session you will learn how to find Ready-to-Use Studio Boards, edit existing Boards, or build from scratch. Studio is a great content creation tool that teachers and students are using to showcase learning in a fun, engaging, and interactive way. |
Presenter: | Tomi Rush |
Location: | D117 |
Session 3 |
Using AI for More Than Content Creation: Synthesis AI | |
Description: | The world of AI in education is changing quickly, with new applications and use cases popping up every day. Some use cases have been discussed more in depth than others: content creation, lesson planning, assessment generating, feedback, and personalized tutors. But what else can we expect from Large Language Models in the future? Enter the next wave of AI applications: Synthesis AI. While Generative AI tools are designed to create text based content from prompts, Synthesis AI can conduct procedural steps as a digital agent to digest large volumes of information, make mathematical calculations, provide factual results, and suggest next steps. |
Presenter: | Aaron Wertman |
Location: | D118 |
Session 3 |
AI in Education | |
Description: | Participants will hear from educators that completed the ISTE Artificial Intelligence Explorations in K-12 School Environments program. Session facilitators will share their experiences and learning from the course about how AI can be implemented in education. |
Presenter: | Jessica Holloway Emily McDonald |
Location: | D121 |
Session 3 |
Audacity and Garageband in the Classroom | |
Description: | How to incorporate audio apps in the normal classroom to build on classroom activities and create new and exciting learning environments. |
Presenter: | David Smith |
Location: | D122 |
Session 3 |
Ways to Engage Through EdTech Tools | |
Description: | I do NOT see myself as the expert in the room, so I will go over ways I use technology in my class and open the room for discussion on other tools attendees use in their classrooms as well. This session will help all of us exchange information on EdTech and how we use it in the classroom. |
Presenter: | Cindy Queen |
Location: | D123 |
Session 3 |
Google Drawings: Let's Get Creative! | |
Description: | Ready to get creative? Join me for a hands-on session exploring the graphic design application Google Drawings. Learn about features, gain ideas for implementation, add templates to your toolbox, and create resources to engage your audience or learners. |
Presenter: | Jen Hall |
Location: | D124 |