Blendspace is a great digital tool that allows teachers to blend digital content into their instruction. I’ve had my students use Blendspace for many different assignments such as: research, reviews for tests, project based learning collaborative groups, etc. For example, my students worked together in their collaborative groups to study all aspects of water (pollution, drought, scarcity, treatment). They were able to look up resources for their project and share the sites with each other and create information slides for their project all in one application. Next, they were able to work together on one lesson board and combine their resources to make their final project. It was amazing and so user friendly!
I am Margot Livaudais and this will be my fourth year teaching in Round Rock ISD. I came from Houston where I taught for four years before moving to Austin. I now teach 3rd grade at Elsa England Elementary and I absolutely love it. In addition, I have completed my graduate degree... Read More →
Saturday October 25, 2014 9:25am - 10:15am PDT
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The session will redefine the traditional meaning of Flip and demonstrate how it can be implemented in any school. It will focus upon the following sequence providing current examples and strategies that can be used by teachers in their classroom and school setting. Flipping the Classroom Challenging Existing Definitions Effective Strategies to Incorporate Technology and Literacy Powering Up and Taking Risks Real Pedagogies and Technology Examples that have Worked Self Evaluation Tools
Currently a Grade 6 Science teacher who has over 30 years of experience in K-12 classrooms and Universities in Australia, Part time consultant for JDM and Teacnovation as well as a peer trainer for Pasco Scientific. I Have presented at state, national and international conferences... Read More →
Saturday October 25, 2014 9:25am - 10:15am PDT
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Many teachers are scared to take on more and Hour of Code may sound very foreign to them. I would like to demonstrate how easily they can implement the program in their classroom and make it age appropriate for the different elementary grades. I will show them a variety of approved programs that we can use in the classroom to show our students the joy of computer science and writing code.
I have 17 years of experience in education from 1st grade to 12th grade in Dual Language, ESL, and Spanish levels 1-IV AP. I am currently an instructional coach.
Saturday October 25, 2014 9:25am - 10:15am PDT
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Ever feel like your teacher brain took a vacation? In this session, we will explore real-life, creative and engaging examples of ways to use Google Drive in the elementary classroom. Presenters will show how they've implemented Google Drive in their classrooms even though they are not GAFE district wide. Presenters will also explore ways to use Google Drive with not only students, but parents and staff as well.
Coordinator of Professional & Digital Learning, Anna ISD
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." W.B. YeatsMy passion for teaching and learning spills over into every aspect of my life. Previously an elementary school teacher (primarily 4th grade), I currently serve as the Coordinator of Professional & Digital... Read More →
Saturday October 25, 2014 10:25am - 11:15am PDT
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The research process can be dizzying and overwhelming for students to learn and for teachers to teach. Mismanagement and disorganization can create havoc for student projects! With Google Drive’s built in Research Tool, the Add-Ons gallery, and its useful collaboration features, the research process can be streamlined, simplified, and made more enjoyable for students. In this session, participants will learn about these tools and features and will be given time to explore. Lesson ideas, projects, student samples, and a collection of free-to-use resources will also be showcased.
Michael is a Technology Integration Specialist, MakerEd educator, Google for Education Certified Trainer, and has been presenting on EdTech topics for more than 6 years. Michael was also awarded the ISTE Making It Happen Award in 2015 on behalf of the Hawaii affiliate. He enjoys interacting... Read More →
Saturday October 25, 2014 10:25am - 11:15am PDT
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Google App Add-Ons allow you to extend Google Apps and provide greater functionality. Add-ons will allow you to enter an event and have it placed on a calendar, to being able to use spreadsheets for email merge and other useful utilities to make your life more productive.
In this session, we will explore a number of useful Add-ons that you can use. Additionally, we will spend time creating simple Add-ons using Google's programming API so that you can create your own.
The STEAM Team will present ways for elementary educators to incorporate art and technology into science, mathematics and literacy instruction. We will show participants how to use iPad and Chrome apps to create projects such as a cityscape made entirely of geometric figures, digital stories, and talking animals. All projects are based on K-5 TEKS and can be modified for any grade level.
Do you want to integrate technology seamlessly into your content? Do you want your students to deepen their responses to texts they read? Walk away from this session with a plethora of ideas to guide your students toward creating a variety of complex and unique technology-based products to showcase their learning.
Instructional Technology Specialist, Round Rock ISD
Cara Shipp is an Instructional Technology Specialist in Round Rock ISD and is a Google Apps for Education Certified Trainer. She currently works at Pond Springs Elementary School, where she facilitates the integration of the Technology Application TEKS into the curriculum. She graduated... Read More →
Saturday October 25, 2014 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
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In this class we will look at different ways that the students can present their knowledge in their projects beyond traditional means such as power points/prezis/poster boards. We will be looking at stop motion, time lapse, RSAnimate, as a few examples for presenting the information.
Together we will explore various ways to use Google Forms in the classroom to create a paperless environment. A collection of already created Google Form templates will be shared, so they are ready to be implemented on Monday morning. Participants are encouraged to bring a device in order to actively participate in the session.