Sessions
Technology Shoot-Out is now Technology Smackdown!
Adam Bellow, Leslie Fisher, John Kuglin, and Kathy Schrock
Don’t miss this fast-paced session back by popular demand! This fun and informative session demonstrates a powerful selection of technology tools that can be utilized to improve 21st century teaching and learning. Get a first look at the latest, most exciting gadgets, apps and programs at lightning speed. Hear about the latest technologies, video tools, social media apps, web tools and how educators are using them successfully!
Walk the Talk: Modeling Effective Use of Technology
Andy Crozier
Administrators across the country are preaching to their staff and community about the benefits of technology in education. Advocacy is a key piece of leadership, but we also need leaders that turn around and model effective use of technology for all stakeholders. This session will cover tools, strategies, and applications that administrators can use to model effective use of technology in their school district.
Super Secret Twitter Tips, Tricks And Resources
Steven Anderson
Learn how Twitter can impact education from a Featured FETC Presenter! Build your Professional Learning Network, improve your teaching, and much more through the world’s largest social network! You are using Twitter, but are you using it to its full potential? Or have you heard about Twitter but don't really understand it? Join one of the world's top Educational Twitterers to learn his top secret tips, tricks and resources for getting the most out of Twitter.
Promising Technologies, Creativity & Teaching: 25 Ideas to Take Away
Maureen Yoder
In this session you will see twenty-five replicable examples of imaginative, thought provoking ways to use emerging technologies, including electronic field trips, mobile apps, audio and video resources, QR Codes, cloud computing applications, and more. The session will be a fast paced journey through digital possibilities. You’ll leave with an overview of current trends and a link to all of the resources discussed. No experience necessary, just an open mind and a sense of adventure.
iPad's for Learning & Teaching
David Mahaley
Join the Principal of Franklin Academy High School in Wake Forest, North Carolina to discover the impact the iPad has had on teaching, learning, and student outcomes. This presentation will document the two year history of iPads in the hands of the students and instructors and the impact this has had on the digital learning environment.