Ideas on how to incorporate blogs into your classroom, even if you don't teach English. Ideas for Math, Science, Social Studies, and more! *This session is best suited for 4-12, however, K-3 teachers can adapt these ideas for a class blog.
I am a Digital Learning Facilitator in Little Elm ISD. Talk to me about Canvas, Differentiated Professional Learning, books (any kind), and coloring books for adults.
Ms. Weir will share how to create a Google form as a test for your students to fill out. It will automatically grade the assessment for you and you will only take the grades home with you! No more lugging 100 papers home to grade each week.
Melissa Heckman has been in education since 2012. She received her Bachelors degree from The University of Texas at Dallas and her Masters of Education in Instructional Technology from Texas Tech University. She began her teaching career in Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD teaching Kindergarten... Read More →
A look at how MI and LS impact our classroom dynamic. Learning how to teach our students and meet them where they are at. Differentiating our classroom to make sure all learners are engaged, and how we can incorporate technology into differentiation.
Now that you've gotten your feet wet with Edmodo, learn how to use this fabulous tool to go further with your students. Customize quizzes, provide instant feedback, and learn to differentiate. Learn more about Edmodo Snapshot and how you can use Edmodo's tools to target your students; needs.
I teach fourth grade and love to integrate technology into my classroom. I had 1:1 netbooks in my classroom, and have been using Edmodo as my classroom learning management system for the past three years. I can't wait to find more great ideas!
Come set up accounts and learn tools to make communication with parents quick and easy. Parents love having on-the-go access to important information. Learn how to use Class Messenger; Smore, Screencast-o-matic, Focus, Edmodo, KidBlog, Drive and your copy machine as tools to communicate with your parents and students. tinyurl.com/parentcom21
Confused by Fair Use and Creative Commons? Not sure what you can and can't use? Need resources for you AND your kids? Learn what you aren't allowed to use and how to find things you ARE.....photos, audio files, and video.
"I can't find the worksheet!" or "You NEVER gave me that." We have all heard these phrases, or similar phrases from our students. Organization is constant struggle in the classroom. This struggle has turned digital as the classroom has turned from traditional to digital. This session is meant to help teachers develop and maintain their digital classroom. I will share how I have organized my digital classroom so students have access to materials.
Marcia Gaston has been a Secondary Science teacher since 2008. She has taught a variety of science classes at various levels ranging from IPC to AP Biology. Her passion is finding new ways to help students connect information to previous learning and real-world scenarios through hands-on... Read More →
Playing games is not the only off task activity that some of our students are doing when they should be working. Come to this session and learn some of the other things students are doing and why we need to be watching out for them.
Come set up accounts and learn tools to make communication with parents quick and easy. Parents love having on-the-go access to important information. Learn how to use Class Messenger; Smore, Screencast-o-matic, Focus, Edmodo, KidBlog, Drive and your copy machine as tools to communicate with your parents and students. tinyurl.com/parentcom21
This session will provide a hands-on look at several formative assessment tools that you can use in your classroom. Time will be provided for you to pick your favorite and begin putting it to practice.
I am a Digital Learning Facilitator in Little Elm ISD. Talk to me about Canvas, Differentiated Professional Learning, books (any kind), and coloring books for adults.
Confused by Fair Use and Creative Commons? Not sure what you can and can't use? Need resources for you AND your kids? Learn what you aren't allowed to use and how to find things you ARE.....photos, audio files, and video.
A look at how MI and LS impact our classroom dynamic. Learning how to teach our students and meet them where they are at. Differentiating our classroom to make sure all learners are engaged, and how we can incorporate technology into differentiation.
Ideas on how to incorporate blogs into your classroom, even if you don't teach English. Ideas for Math, Science, Social Studies, and more! *This session is best suited for 4-12, however, K-3 teachers can adapt these ideas for a class blog.
I am a Digital Learning Facilitator in Little Elm ISD. Talk to me about Canvas, Differentiated Professional Learning, books (any kind), and coloring books for adults.
Tuesday June 9, 2015 10:05am - 10:40am CDT
LMS 101
Now that you've gotten your feet wet with Edmodo, learn how to use this fabulous tool to go further with your students. Customize quizzes, provide instant feedback, and learn to differentiate. Learn more about Edmodo Snapshot and how you can use Edmodo's tools to target your students; needs.
I teach fourth grade and love to integrate technology into my classroom. I had 1:1 netbooks in my classroom, and have been using Edmodo as my classroom learning management system for the past three years. I can't wait to find more great ideas!
Ms. Weir will share how to create a Google form as a test for your students to fill out. It will automatically grade the assessment for you and you will only take the grades home with you! No more lugging 100 papers home to grade each week.
Learn about classroom management apps such as Class Dojo, Voice Meter, Classroom Timer, Too Noisy, Random Name Selector, and more. These fun apps will maintain your students engaged and focused!
Wikipedia has a bad reputation in education, but it can be an incredibly powerful research tool. Learn the truth about Wikipedia, research, credibility, and critical thinking. See how Wikipedia can enhance learning in every classroom.
Students need to learn how to research EFFECTIVELY. Big6 is a six-stage model to help anyone solve problems or make decisions. Students will go beyond "googling it" when they want to research a topic. Great for adults too!!
Come set up accounts and learn tools to make communication with parents quick and easy. Parents love having on-the-go access to important information. Learn how to use Class Messenger; Smore, Screencast-o-matic, Focus, Edmodo, KidBlog, Drive and your copy machine as tools to communicate with your parents and students. tinyurl.com/parentcom21
Wikipedia has a bad reputation in education, but it can be an incredibly powerful research tool. Learn the truth about Wikipedia, research, credibility, and critical thinking. See how Wikipedia can enhance learning in every classroom.
Ms. Weir will share how to create a Google form as a test for your students to fill out. It will automatically grade the assessment for you and you will only take the grades home with you! No more lugging 100 papers home to grade each week.
A look at how MI and LS impact our classroom dynamic. Learning how to teach our students and meet them where they are at. Differentiating our classroom to make sure all learners are engaged, and how we can incorporate technology into differentiation.
Ideas on how to incorporate blogs into your classroom, even if you don't teach English. Ideas for Math, Science, Social Studies, and more! *This session is best suited for 4-12, however, K-3 teachers can adapt these ideas for a class blog.
I am a Digital Learning Facilitator in Little Elm ISD. Talk to me about Canvas, Differentiated Professional Learning, books (any kind), and coloring books for adults.
Wednesday June 10, 2015 10:05am - 10:40am CDT
LMS 101
Students need to learn how to research EFFECTIVELY. Big6 is a six-stage model to help anyone solve problems or make decisions. Students will go beyond "googling it" when they want to research a topic. Great for adults too!!
This session will provide a hands-on look at several formative assessment tools that you can use in your classroom. Time will be provided for you to pick your favorite and begin putting it to practice.
I am a Digital Learning Facilitator in Little Elm ISD. Talk to me about Canvas, Differentiated Professional Learning, books (any kind), and coloring books for adults.
Thursday June 11, 2015 8:30am - 9:55am CDT
LMS 101
A look at how MI and LS impact our classroom dynamic. Learning how to teach our students and meet them where they are at. Differentiating our classroom to make sure all learners are engaged, and how we can incorporate technology into differentiation.
Come set up accounts and learn tools to make communication with parents quick and easy. Parents love having on-the-go access to important information. Learn how to use Class Messenger; Smore, Screencast-o-matic, Focus, Edmodo, KidBlog, Drive and your copy machine as tools to communicate with your parents and students. tinyurl.com/parentcom21
Ideas on how to incorporate blogs into your classroom, even if you don't teach English. Ideas for Math, Science, Social Studies, and more! *This session is best suited for 4-12, however, K-3 teachers can adapt these ideas for a class blog.
I am a Digital Learning Facilitator in Little Elm ISD. Talk to me about Canvas, Differentiated Professional Learning, books (any kind), and coloring books for adults.
Thursday June 11, 2015 2:35pm - 3:10pm CDT
LMS 101
Melissa Heckman has been in education since 2012. She received her Bachelors degree from The University of Texas at Dallas and her Masters of Education in Instructional Technology from Texas Tech University. She began her teaching career in Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD teaching Kindergarten... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2015 3:25pm - 4:00pm CDT
LMS 101