We all know that we have some remarkable examples of how students and teachers are leveraging the power of technology to empower and develop deep-sustained learning but how do we get these sparks of innovation to spread throughout our entire district to create and cultivate a new learning culture? This year’s TechFest is all about fanning the flame. We are coming together to be challenged, collaborate and share our visions and practices for moving forward in the digital learning frontier.
A lot of people think photo class is just a hobby. Not true! I’ll take you on a tour of our photo essay project and show you how to structure a learning unit that aligns with the Common Core standards, while requiring students to master skills at each step of the way. Projects are a perfect way to create an environment in which students are challenged to think critically, collaborate, and be creative. We all know these are key ingredients for success in both the classroom and the workplace but how do you personalize your instruction and implement projects so the students thrive and you survive?
Time is our nemesis! We never seem to have enough time to keep up with it all, but with the help of technology, I was able to develop an efficient workflow which maximized my interactions with my students and provide them the support they needed to master both content and skills. As a bonus, I’ll also show how giving feedback for learning and grading is as ‘easy as a swipe’ using the iPad SpeedGrader App.
For the past fifteen years I've held the belief that I am the WORST audience for my students. My students always write better when they write for the peers or anyone else but me. Student blogging takes that to a new level by putting student writing out their for anyone to read. What's even better is that they are getting feedback from adults other than you.
Blog Site: http://mrtheriaultfvhs.wordpress.com/
If your not using the Google Chrome web-browser, you are missing out! Join JR, our very own Google Certified Teacher, as he shows you some amazing Chrome browser extensions & applications that will really make you shine! Even if you just use one or two of these tips you’ll be able to make the Internet more useable and increase your productivity!
Resource Site: Chrome Extensions & Applications
Are you ready for some tasty treats? Alice is going to show you some amazing ways to find public data and serve it up using Google Fusion Tables. After sampling this goodness you’ll not only be begging for seconds, but you will have powerful new ways for your students to conduct global research and construct their own datalicious recipes for learning.
Note: This session assumes a working knowledge of Google Forms and Spreadsheets but you don’t have to be an expert.
Resource Site: https://docs.google.com/a/hbuhsd.edu/document/d/1mrIPL23H0tTdG4rSoOHE_kCgR7DqYe8pX-SfLvV3LKs/edit
Take two great teachers who are passionate about using technology to fuel learning, give them 5 minutes to share some cool tips and let them go back and forth and you have the makings of some "teeter-totter tech tips".
Sean will give you some basic training in photography and videography so the next time you do a project you'll be able to help your students produce high quaility media. Tips will include:
Holly will offer a different angle and focus on:
Photo Credit: Mohylek 12:27, 12 December 2006. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic
