Come and join us as we share a technology application that provides administrators and teachers information needed to analyze instant real time data to make changes in instructional practices. A reflective process will be discussed that guides educator team meeting decisions focused on true use of instant data to impact student learning
Learning Keys works with superintendents, principals, curriculum directors and teachers to mobilize the right curriculum, instruction and assessment tools to dramatically improve student performance and outperform state expectations. Learning Keys provides personalized strategies... Read More →
Over 80% of Principals and Teachers surveyed last year report that they had adopted a growth mindset as it related to developing skills and talents to continue to hone their craft. However, 60% of those surveyed stated that the professional developed offered lacked relevancy to their personalized growth. In this interactive session, we will be looking at strategies that will help you make sure that educators have the opportunity to access relevant PD and are given the chance to develop leadership skills that empower teachers to truly grow and take charge of their own professional growth.
Senior Account Executive, Performance Matters/Seldon Short
Our mission is to deliver world-class assessment and professional learning solutions, in parallel with content and analytics to accelerate measurable improvements in learning and teaching. Give me a cal lat 214.766.0658. Let's talk!
Participant will build a portfolio using OneNote for T-TESS. Users will explore the program, and example portfolio for documenting teacher proficiency. Platform provides administrators and teachers a portal for uploading, and documenting success in the classroom, feedback, and a way to communicate expectations. The platform also provides an alternative way of documenting what is not always visible during observations.
Throughout my journey as an educator, I have had the privilege of exploring and utilizing various educational technologies that have revolutionized the way students learn and teachers instruct. I have gained extensive experience with platforms such as Canvas, Google for Education... Read More →
Google Expeditions allows learners, or “explorers”, to immerse themselves in virtual reality environments as teachers, or “guides”, direct the viewers to points of interest for further inquiry, discussion and learning extensions. Come explore colleges, far away places and more. Learn how you can get started with Google Expeditions in your district based on our experiences over the last year.
At Discovery Education we believe that all students and all teachers are STEM students and STEM teachers! Come join your colleagues and learn how Discovery Education is helping districts across the country transform classrooms with STEM: Students and Teachers Energizing Minds! To help you begin your journey, you will be provided access to Discovery Education’s STEM Camps: Water, Energy and Urban Intrastructure.
We have taken student voice to the next level by creating Student Lesson Design Teams! Join us as we share how students start with the standards and move through the lesson design process utilizing the TPAK model and Google Docs. We will share the steps taken and the data collected on how lesson design teams increased student engagement and achievement!
Learning Liaison, GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE ISD,GRAPEVINE H S
Mandy Alexander is proud to serve as the Learning Liaison for Grapevine High School in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. She is passionate about valuing the voice of students and empowering their success.
I am a Google Certified Trainer who is passionate about creating engaging lessons that integrate technology into the classroom. I am an active researcher in the field of student voice and its use to improve instruction. I am currently part of our district's coaching model helping... Read More →
Digital leadership in the classroom and on campus is about working smarter, not harder. Google tools take the work you’re already doing as a school leader and provide the path to power-up your process! Google tools provide educational leaders with easy-to-use and cost-effective ways to increase efficiency. Join two campus leaders as they describe and demonstrate what Google Apps for Education: Google Docs/Sheets, Forms, Sites, Blogger, Classroom, YouTube and free extensions can help you design and drive the key messages and the gritty details that need to be shared every day in your classroom and on your campus. Walk away with templates and practical tools, workflow processes and engaging ideas that will not only inspire participation, but also increase your productivity to do what you do better.
Participants will view our implementation of Super Saturday courses. We are in our second year of implementation. See what has worked and what hasn't. Also, explore programs and resources for teachers, for administrators looking for implementation of STEAM programs, and for parents. This is based on a program for 4th and 5th grade Gifted and Talented/and Highly Capable students.
Throughout my journey as an educator, I have had the privilege of exploring and utilizing various educational technologies that have revolutionized the way students learn and teachers instruct. I have gained extensive experience with platforms such as Canvas, Google for Education... Read More →
Digital leadership in the classroom and on campus is about working smarter, not harder. Google tools take the work you’re already doing as a school leader and provide the path to power-up your process! Google tools provide educational leaders with easy-to-use and cost-effective ways to increase efficiency. Join two campus leaders as they describe and demonstrate what Google Apps for Education: Google Docs/Sheets, Forms, Sites, Blogger, Classroom, YouTube and free extensions can help you design and drive the key messages and the gritty details that need to be shared every day in your classroom and on your campus. Walk away with templates and practical tools, workflow processes and engaging ideas that will not only inspire participation, but also increase your productivity to do what you do better.
As 21st century learners, we realize students must be prepared with high levels of academic strength including literacy, digital skills, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and communication. ePortfolios provide an authentic way for students to showcase their dynamic abilities, evidence of learning and individual growth over time while yielding a powerful and comprehensive digital resume for student reflection. We’ll discuss best practices for implementation, cultivation of digital learning through the use of an ePortfolio, and how Google Sites has been a transformative platform for Northwest ISD.
As 21st century learners, we realize students must be prepared with high levels of academic strength including literacy, digital skills, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and communication. ePortfolios provide an authentic way for students to showcase their dynamic abilities, evidence of learning and individual growth over time while yielding a powerful and comprehensive digital resume for student reflection. We’ll discuss best practices for implementation, cultivation of digital learning through the use of an ePortfolio, and how Google Sites has been a transformative platform for Northwest ISD.
Google Expeditions allows learners, or “explorers”, to immerse themselves in virtual reality environments as teachers, or “guides”, direct the viewers to points of interest for further inquiry, discussion and learning extensions. Come explore colleges, far away places and more. Learn how you can get started with Google Expeditions in your district based on our experiences over the last year.
From Proficient to Distinguished, the Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) expects technology integration to be the norm in teacher classrooms. This session will help teachers and leaders identify some of the standards/dimensions which can be achieved using technology and provide an understanding of freely available digital resources that can help them achieve their desired rating(s).
Throughout my journey as an educator, I have had the privilege of exploring and utilizing various educational technologies that have revolutionized the way students learn and teachers instruct. I have gained extensive experience with platforms such as Canvas, Google for Education... Read More →
