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Without a doubt, interactive whiteboards can increase student engagement and motivation. But too often teachers are unsure of how best to incorporate their IWBs in teaching and end up using them as glorified projection screens, or worse, not at all. Educators will grasp the full potential of this powerful tool. No matter what kind of IWB you have, interactive projector included, you will benefit from this classroom-tested insight and advice. **No SEMIs for this session.**
Technology is the new pencil! Handhelds are increasingly finding their way into classrooms. The iPad is quickly emerging as a favorite for a variety of reasons: flexibility, portability, engagement, intriguing apps, and more. Moreover, as the iPad evolves - and its apps become more powerful - the device becomes more versatile, and its creative potential increases.
There are many apps available for use by K-12 students. Teachers and school districts are eager to incorporate iPads/tablets and other mobile devices into instructionThis session will highlight both apps that lend themselves to a more transforming use of the technology as well as promote instructional practices that make the most effective use of the technology to support inquiry-based learning.
As common core takes its seat in the classroom, another trend is happening—a massive rollout of tablets for education. Once they’re out of the box and charged, what’s next? In this session, teachers will explore a model lesson that effectively uses an Android tablet in a robust and relevant manner.
At Pass Christian Middle School, the answer is preparing for the rigor of the CCSS. Students were challenged to use the Pythagorean Theorem to create a community water park, linking cross curricular connections to Physics, Social Studies, and Writing and they scored students based on College and Career Readiness Rubrics.
Whether you're an educator developing a more engaging curriculum, an administrator working to improve collaboration, or a student creating projects, portfolios and resumes, Adobe has the tools you need to stand out in the classroom and beyond. Please join Adobe as we explore CS6 for visual design, web design, and video production supported by a wealth of curricular and professional development resources.
Teachers will create a presentation from the research phase (given a topic and list of websites) to a PhotoStory. Teachers will learn how to find research material, and graphics. Then they will learn how to audio put into a presentation/movie using PhotoStory. A presentation rubric will be part of the presentation as well as information on copyright laws.
1-to-1 learning fosters student-centered classrooms where instruction is personalized and blended. Which solution is right for you? Participants will find practical planning advice, successful program implementation strategies and how to select the right solution. An array of logistical challenges and solutions will be studied and participants will take part in the development of several “how to integrate” activities. **SEMIs not available for this session.**
Learn about Edmodo, a free web-based social networking site that promotes safe and secure social networking for teachers and students. Edmodo allows you to connect with your students and other faculty in new and innovative ways.
Raising the bar in Math K-Algebra may result in STEM students struggling with the Algebra I SATP. With post-secondary support innovative performance based learning units are being prepared for this purpose. Come get a preview of units and materials that will be available to tackle this problem.
In this presentation, middle & high school teachers will learn how to enhance lessons and engage students by implementing innovative Web Widgets into ActivInspire flipcharts. With the help of Widgets, teachers will be able to turn flat lessons into dynamic, interactive learning modules.
Looking for interactive and creative ways to teach writing in your classroom? In this session you will learn how to create a classroom blog using free resources to teach writing using Common Core Standards.
The Common Core State Standards is an excellent tool to begin to raise the level of learning in any preschool setting. This session will explore how a culture of high expectations along with the CCCSS can transform a learning environment into a community of learners.
Technology integration is often challenging and requires buy-in from administrators, board members, teachers and students! Educational leaders will explore proven strategies for creating both a vision and a process for school reform. Focus areas will be planning, curriculum and instruction, assessment, staff development and legal and social issues. **No SEMIs available for this session.**
As common core takes its seat in the classroom, another trend is happening—a massive rollout of tablets for education. Once they’re out of the box and charged, what’s next? In this session, teachers will explore a model lesson that effectively uses an Android tablet in a robust and relevant manner.
Are your students ready for Common Core? iPad apps are more than just fun games used to review and practice. Join us as we explore an assortment of apps that allow students to construct and apply their knowledge of concepts. Participants will receive copies of all lessons and worksheets.
Didn’t attend the Common Core Institute in Chicago in June, now’s your chance to see this session at MECA! Showing student growth is necessary; teachers and students need access to appropriate formative data. Data utilization ensures a learning cycle that is planned, implemented, monitored, measured, and revised efficiently and effectively.
Take an in-depth look at grant writing techniques and recommendations. These three-hour sessions will examine the essential elements that every grant reviewer looks for in a successful proposal. Focus areas will be effectively identifying and stating your needs, writing persuasively and make a compelling case, getting the technology your school needs, and more. **No SEMIs available for this session.**
Empower Your Curriculum with innovative, engaging, REAL WORLD lessons that reflect the knowledge and skills your students need for success. Foster greater understanding and longer retention for your students. Attend the session as we share how to incorporate the Common Core Standards in your ActivClassroom and see the difference in student learning.
Whether you're an educator developing a more engaging curriculum, an administrator working to improve collaboration, or a student creating projects, portfolios and resumes, Adobe has the tools you need to stand out in the classroom and beyond. Please join Adobe as we explore CS6 for visual design, web design, and video production supported by a wealth of curricular and professional development resources.
Storybirds are short, art-inspired stories, presentations, reports, or tutorials you and your students make to share, read, and print. It is a fun, collaborative website that can be integrated in all content areas. Storybird also seamlessly keeps a portfolio of each student's work. Session resources available at http://bit.ly/mims185.
Evaluation of programs is crucial in today’s environment. Find out the results of this web-based asseessment system that is designed to evaluate K-12 educators’ technology integration literacy can help teacher and administrators. Join us to assess your skills and see how we can improve them today!
In this session, you will learn how to create a FREE SMS text messaging system for your school that will help you inform parents and students about classes, field trips, exam schedules, and much more. Don’t worry about unwanted contact from students or parents, as the system can be set up as an outgoing system only. Safeguards? Of course! Your text alert system can only be accessed by you, either via the online user interface or your Twitter account with a specific hashtag. You will need a Twitter account in order to maximize the potential for this application. Come join us and get started today!
Overview of instructional apps and using the iPad to project PowerPoint presentations for instructors/faculty.
Take an in-depth look at grant writing techniques and recommendations. These three-hour sessions will examine the essential elements that every grant reviewer looks for in a successful proposal. Focus areas will be effectively identifying and stating your needs, writing persuasively and make a compelling case, getting the technology your school needs, and more. **No SEMIs available for this session.**
Whether you're an educator developing a more engaging curriculum, an administrator working to improve collaboration, or a student creating projects, portfolios and resumes, Adobe has the tools you need to stand out in the classroom and beyond. Please join Adobe as we explore CS6 for visual design, web design, and video production supported by a wealth of curricular and professional development resources.
As Common Core is being implemented across the state, there is a big push for formative assessment. This session will discuss ways to use Promethean’s Learner Response Systems in order to give students immediate feedback, while at the same time allowing teachers the ability to differentiate instruction
An exciting, intense session where you will learn how to develop, understand, and promote the necessary technology policies that protect you and your school.
Learn how to use the Promethean ActivClassroom to meet your Elementary Common Core curriculum goals. Teachers will have the opportunity to see how a variety of technologies can revolutionize the way teaching and learning happens in their classrooms!
Learn how to make mobile device management easy while keeping it safe and effective. Explore how to roll out apps to students and monitor use, inventory mobile devices, manage updates and installs centrally while identifying devices that have violated AUP's (Acceptable Use Policies.
We will walk through some of the top and most effective IOS apps for kids with autism and other developmental delays. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own IOS device. We will also give away some of the apps featured that day. **SEMIs are not available for this session.**
Teachers will create a presentation from the research phase (given a topic and list of websites) to a an iMovie. Teachers would learn how to find research material, and graphics. Then they will learn how to audio put into a presentation/movie using iMovie. A presentation rubric would be part of the presentation as well as information on copyright laws.
Participants will learn the key features of Inspiration 9 and discover the benefits of Inspiration as a way to promote brainstorming, planning, organizing, outlining, diagramming, and writing. They will also learn how Inspiration's integrated diagramming and outlining environments work together to help students comprehend concepts and information across the curriculum.
Keeping up with the state of technology is not easy. New social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube, and Pinterest continue to emerge and users sign-up and setup profiles without considering the full ramifications of sharing personal information. Practical tips for helping you and your students thoughtfully setup and maintain your online identities will be shared. Session resources available at http://bit.ly/mims164.
Through the use of individual learning plans, struggling students will not be “cored out” of the Common Core. Tupelo instructional leaders and interventionists will share their tools, methodologies and documentation for a system created to encompass the RTI process and prepare for the CCSS changes.
If you are looking for great educational interactive websites and apps, this is the session for you!
iPhone Photography worthy of National Geographic! Yes, it's possible! And, if you want to learn how to enhance photos you can use in your classrooms, come to this session! All you need is your iPhone and a lively imagination!
Come and join the massive FUN!
Looking for ways to use technology in your classroom? Digital Storytelling allows students to employ technology thoughtfully enhancing their reading, writing, and speaking skills simultaneously. This session will demonstrate how to create digital storybooks using Power Point, as well as how to apply them across the curriculum using Common Core Standards.
Broaden your ActivClassroom knowledge base in this orientation-style session! You will also learn how to create a more interactive learning environment by using ActivExpressions, ActiVotes, & ActivEngage Learner Response Systems.
Technology integration is often challenging and requires buy-in from administrators, board members, teachers and students! Educational leaders will explore proven strategies for creating both a vision and a process for school reform. Focus areas will be planning, curriculum and instruction, assessment, staff development and legal and social issues. **No SEMIs available for this session.**
In this session, we will help you set up a network designed to help you receive and distribute current and time sensitive information through a variety of social media outlets. Beginning with Twitter, you will learn how to create your own daily, twice daily, or weekly newsletter derived from Tweets and RSS feeds, and Youtube feeds. You will also learn how to integrate Twitter feeds with Cel.ly to generate text messages, and how to incorporate everything into a WordPress blog site.
Are your students ready for Common Core? iPad apps are more than just fun games used to review and practice. Join us as we explore an assortment of apps that allow students to construct and apply their knowledge of concepts. Participants will receive copies of all lessons and worksheets.
Take an in-depth look at grant writing techniques and recommendations. These three-hour sessions will examine the essential elements that every grant reviewer looks for in a successful proposal. Focus areas will be effectively identifying and stating your needs, writing persuasively and make a compelling case, getting the technology your school needs, and more. **No SEMIs available for this session.**
BYOD and find out how you and your students can create presentations with Apps such as Keynote, Inspiration, Prezi Viewer, and others. These Apps allow teachers and students to create presentations on the go. Joins us as we show you how we use them in our classes.
Broaden your ActivClassroom knowledge base in this orientation-style session! You will also learn how to create a more interactive learning environment by using some of the basic tools of ActivInspire and by incorporating websites that cater to interactive white boards.
Whether you're an educator developing a more engaging curriculum, an administrator working to improve collaboration, or a student creating projects, portfolios and resumes, Adobe has the tools you need to stand out in the classroom and beyond. Please join Adobe as we explore CS6 for visual design, web design, and video production supported by a wealth of curricular and professional development resources.
This session will focus on the use of Promethean’s ActivClassroom to provide engaging and interactive lessons that allow students to connect and collaborate with their peers, as well as individuals across the world.
Products Covered: ActivExpressions and Promethean ActiView Document Camera
In this hands-on session, we’ll take a look at FREEways for teaching and learning that are appropriate for a variety of mobile computing devices and platforms. Specifically, we’ll explore QR codes, using polling for formative assessment, SMS/texting for learning, and phonecasting/phlogging for representing knowledge. BYOD — Bring your own devices!
In this session, you will create an HTML 5 app for use on smartphones and tablets. The app can be used to disseminate information about your class or school. It is freely distributable for Android and/or iPhones. You will create an app that will include contact info, social media, pdf documents, and multimedia.
If you wish to include images in the app, have them on a jump drive or online at a location like Flickr, Picasa Web, or similar site.
QR codes can add an entirely new spectrum of fun and interactivity to your classroom! Bring your camera- enabled smartphone, mobile device, or laptop to this session and join in the fun of generating and reading QR codes that we create together! Let's start a QRevolution!!
As common core takes its seat in the classroom, another trend is happening—a massive rollout of tablets for education. Once they’re out of the box and charged, what’s next? In this session, teachers will explore a model lesson that effectively uses an Android tablet in a robust and relevant manner.
