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KySTE 2015 Registration open!
The
premiere education technology conference of south-central US is
scheduled for March 4-6, and will be, once again, at the Galt
House/Louisville.
A list of approved sessions can be found here.
Please let
me know if you are interested in attending the
conference. _______________________________________EdTechTeam Kentucky Summit
Louisville Collegiate School
At
the KYste 2014 conference we learned about a wonderful upcoming event.
If you are interested in using Google in your classroom this would be
great opportunity to learn a lot about the tool. See below for their
information.
November 8 & 9, 2014.
This high intensity two day event focuses on deploying, integrating,
and using Google Apps for Education and other Google Tools to promote
student learning in K-12 and higher education. The program features
Google Certified Teachers, Google Apps for Education Certified
Trainers, practicing administrators, solution providers, Google
engineers, and representatives from the Google education teams.
Register now
to send teachers, administrators, tech directors, library media
specialists, tech support staff, CTOs, and anyone who is interested in
finding out more about leveraging Google Apps for Education to support
student learning.
Sessions include two keynote presentations,
a demo slam competition, and a closing capstone session - plus two full
days of informative breakouts, cutting-edge demonstrations, and
hands-on workshops led by experienced and knowledgeable professional
developers.
- Deployment & Management of Google Apps
- Google Apps Scripts
- Google Apps for Education Certification
- Chromebooks in Education
- YouTube for Schools
- Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Calendar, Gmail power tips, and... even more!
All presenters
are Google Certified Teachers, Google Apps for Education Certified
Trainers, Google Employees, or teachers with local success stories!
- FREE parking and WiFi
- Early bird registration for only $249
- Continental breakfast and lunch with networking time each day.
- Direct access to Google employees and world-class educational technology leaders.
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Free hands-on Vernier workshops
Hands-on Vernier workshops coming to your area, and seats are still
available.
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Data-Collection Workshop in Evansville, IN
- Monday, October 6, 2014
- 4:00 - 8:00 PM
- Courtyard
by Marriott
8105 E Walnut Street
Evansville, IN 47715 - Details and registration »
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Data-Collection Workshop in Louisville, KY
- Wednesday, October 8, 2014
- 4:00 - 8:00 PM
- Hilton
Garden Inn Louisville Airport
2735 Crittenden Drive
Louisville, KY 40209 - Details and registration »
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Data-Collection Workshop in Lexington, KY
- Thursday, October 9, 2014
- 4:00 - 8:00 PM
- Embassy
Suites Lexington
1801 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511 - Details and registration »
Technology Webinars
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DEN Spring Virtual Conference
General Info
Date: April 26thTime: 9am-4pm ET
Cost: FREE
Register
Hosted by:
EdTechTeacher webinars
EdTechTeacher offers free, live webinars throughout the school year aimed at helping educators integrate technology effectively in the classroom.
Adobe Know How
https://www.adobeknowhow.com/
http://edex.adobe.com/search/resources/?q=
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Office 15-Minute Webinars
Every Tuesday Microsft is offering free webinars about how to use Office programs. You can watch the Office 15-Minute Webinars live; or view them later by clicking here.
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Untangling the Web: Resources for Stepping Up the STEM in Your Classroom
Founder and President of eduTeacher and eduClipperTuesday, February 25, 2014 at 7:00pm EST
For Educators
Join Adam Bellow, Founder and President of eduTecher and eduClipper, as he helps untangle the web by sharing tools and strategies to support meaningful STEM experiences for your students.
Click below to register
http://siemensstemacademy.com/index.cfm?event=showResource&resourceId=21fe81db-ee01-a073-4ce7-c68eb6e48da4&utm_source=VFT2WeekReminder&utm_medium=022514&utm_campaign=STEM%20Spring%202014
archived webinars
http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/index.cfm?event=showWebinarArchive
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Microsoft in Education and ISTE are proud to sponsor this complimentary webinar series to help bring some of the most exciting innovations in education led by global experts to you. All webinars are archived and accessible for a limited time after the original live streaming date and can be found on http://www.pil-network.com/pd/VUWebinars.
NOTE: All sessions are offered at two times, 7 am PT and 5 pm PT. Registration is only required for the AM session but will allow you access to either session.You must register 6 hours before the 7am session on the day of the webinar!!!
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Microsoft Innovative Educator
Here is a series of webinars that Microsoft is doing for the Microsoft Innovative Educator program. I have been through the 21st Century Learning Design system and thought it was very thought provoking and well done. The sessions have been recorded so they are no longer live and you may watch them at anytime, anywhere.
https://www.eventbuilder.com/microsoft/event_desc.asp?z=93d144&eventid=1e17d5y4
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Harpeth Hall Center For Innovative Educators
Through the Harpeth Hall Center for Innovative Educators, it is our
mission to inspire teachers to develop new and creative practices,
build a network of learning professionals, support teacher growth
through innovative thinking and prepare students for the 21st century.
Get in Their World: The Digital World
Date/Time: Monday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $140
Requirements: laptop computer
Target audience: administrators, counselors, and teachers
Instructors: Jennifer Adams, Director of Counseling, and Molly Rumsey, Director of Library and Information Services
E-Books in the Classsroom
Date/Time: Monday, June 2 from 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $140
Requirements: A Kindle device and laptop/iPad are preferred. A Kindle device only, or an iPad/laptop only is acceptable. Participants should have basic competencies in computer use and comfortable using technology in the classroom. It is highly recommended that you download the Kindle reading app for your devices before you come. Targeted Audience: Classroom teachers (English, History/Social Studies, Languages), technology integration specialists, librarians, reading/speech teachers
Instructor: Meg Griswold, Upper School English teacher
From Idea to Object: 3D Printing Comes Alive
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $275, includes lunch
Requirements: Participants should bring a laptop (no iPads or tablets please).
Targeted Audience: Classroom teachers and academic technology specialists
Instructors: Molly Rumsey, Director of Library and Information Services, and Melissa Wert, Academic Technology Specialist
From Techno-Phobe to Techno-Star
Dates: June 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $550 and includes lunch both days
Requirements: Computer or tablet; headset with microphone
Target Audience: Teachers, division directors
Instructors: Upper School Math Department Chair and Wert and Upper School World Languages Department Chair Elizabeth Allen
Using LibGuides to Leverage Inquiry
Date/Time: June 5 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $150 (does not include lunch)
Target audience: school librarians and middle or high school subject area instructors
Requirement: Participants should have purchased LibGuides from Springshare: http://springshare.com/libguides/
Instructors: Upper School Librarian Kristin Bernet and Head Librarian/Middle School Librarian Alice Bryant
https://www.harpethhall.org/podium/default.aspx?t=36644&rid=10352
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For those of you looking for some Professional Development technology webinars here are a few sites I have used that I think are excellent. Most sites archive old webinars allowing you to watch them anytime, anywhere. Take a look perhaps you may find one of interest.
KATE Murray State
ISTE 2014
The International Society for Technology in Education conference (ISTE) will be held from June 28th- July 1st in Atlanta this year, https://www.isteconference.org/2014/about/. Registration is now open.
"For more than three decades, ISTE’s Annual Conference and Expo has been
the premier forum in which to learn, exchange ideas and survey the field
of education technology. The event attracts upwards of 18,000 attendees
and industry representatives—including teachers, technology
coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher
educators and policy makers. Attendees enjoy world-class keynotes,
hundreds of sessions in a variety of formats, and a massive expo hall."
- 3 inspirational keynote sessions
- 175 provocative and informative lecture and panel sessions
- 65 hands-on skill- or resource-focused BYOD sessions
- 325 lesson, project or technology implementation-focused poster sessions
- 50 exemplary student-presented showcase sessions
- 10 interactive playgrounds
- 150 in-depth workshop sessions (additional fee required)
- A myriad of ISTE special interest group (SIG) and affiliate sessions and events
- 18 hours of exploration time in an expo hall larger than 5 football fields
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For those of you looking for some Professional Development opportunities this summer, here is one in Louisville. A two day opportunity for educators to learn to be more effective with technology and Google Apps for Education in the K-12 classroom. **Please note the online registration system requires a fee for event organizers to track daily attendance. THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS CONFERENCE.** Lunch is also provided for you at no charge.
Technology for Teaching & Learning Conference
June 19 & 20, 20148:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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KET PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS DAYS
Come explore at the annual KET Multimedia Professional DevelopmentDays this July 9 and 10.
Space is limited so register soon. The cost of registration for the event is $50.00
per person, per day, which includes refreshments and a choice of lunch. I anticipate the cost will be covered by the school, let Dawn know if you are interested.
Participants can register for one OR both days.
Workshops for 2013:
http://www.ket.org/education/video-mm-event-infopage.htm
Basic Camcorder Video Production
Larry Moore, KET
Microsoft Office 365 and Lync Web Conferencing
for Kentucky Schools*
Patti Oakley, KATE/Murray State University; Marty Park, KDE
Digital Reenactments: Student Greenscreen Video Projects
Stephen Swan, University of Louisville
All-In-One Video Studio Boxes*
Tim Withers, Wayne County Schools; Michelle Rauch, Fayette County Schools
iBooks Author: Amazing Apple PC Project Software*
Jennifer Gordon, Corbin Middle School
Project Resources for Technology Standards by Grade Level*
Cami Knapp, KATE/Murray State University
Google Apps and Tools for Educators*
Donnie Piercey, Woodford County Schools
iPad Video Production: Take One*
Jessica Murrell, Pendleton County Schools
Tour of KET's Multimedia Production Facility
Deborah Harris and staff of KET
Using PBWorks' PB Wikis to Teach Arts and More*
Paula Mullins, Jefferson County Schools
Introduction to Using Twitter in Education
Amy Grant, KET
Digital Driver's License Project: Prepare Students to Be
Responsible Netizens*
Marty Park, KDE
Free Tools for Blended Learning: Edmodo and More*
Helen Morrison, KET
Using iPads, iPhone, iPods, and Apps for Video Production*
Jeff Gray, KET
Re-Tool Your School: Useful Online Resources*
Susan White, Corbin Primary School
Media Arts: Creating a Classroom that Fosters Creativity*
Todd Norton, Scott County Schools
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Edcamp
There is an upcoming Edcamp event on April 27th in Chicago for those of
you looking for some nearby professional development opportunities. I
have yet to attend an Edcamp session but they sound like a great
experience if you are looking to get some new creative ideas. Below is a
summary of what to expect from an Edcamp session. If you are
interested in participating in an event check out the calendar .
Vision: Promoting organic, participant-driven professional development for K-12 educators worldwide.
Mission: To support free edcamp unconferences for educators to exchange ideas and learn together. Edcamps are:
- free
- non-commercial and conducted with a vendor-free presence
- hosted by any organization interested in furthering the edcamp mission
- made up of sessions that are determined on the day of the event
- events where anyone who attends can be a presenter
- reliant on the “law of two feet” that encourages participants to find a session that meets their needs
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Innovations for Learning Conference
The Innovations for Learning (IFL) Conference is a one day conference produced by the Office of Instructional Technology at Fayette County Schools. The conference focus is on innovative instructional strategies that engage students to improve learning.
IFL is open to all teachers, technology specialists (TRTs, TISs), administrators, and anyone else interested in how to use technology to improve student learning. This year’s conference will be held at Bryan Station High School, 201 Eastin Road, Lexington, KY 40505, and is once again free for all participants. The date of the conference is June 4, 2013.
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KYSTE Conference
The Kentucky Technology in Education conference (KYSTE) will be
held March 13-15. The link to information about the conference is below.
Wednesday workshops (non-member Early Bird fee, $100)
Thursday concurrent sessions (non-member Early Bird fee, $120)
Friday concurrent sessions (half day) (non-member Early Bird fee,
$90)
A person may attend one day or all three days. The non-member Early Bird
fee to attend the full conference is $165.
.
There are several sessions about iPads and other technology relevant to
Sayre during this year's conference. Below is a sampling of session titles. Many
of these sessions are being led by elementary or middle school teachers:
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Productive
With Your Mac: Tips, Tricks andApps to Make Your Life
Easier!
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Administrator
Use of the iPad
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Math,
Science, Technology, LEGOS!!
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iPads in
the Art Room
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Appy Hour
for School Media Librarians
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Birds of a
Feather: iPads in the Classroom and Beyond (roundtable
discussion)
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Practical
Productivity Pointers for iPad
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Using
iPads and Apps for Video Production!
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iBooks
Author: Creating Content for Students
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There’s an
App for That!: Using Apps to Engage Students
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E-books
Made Simple direct from the Publishers
·
Using
SMART boards, iPADS and Nooks without fear
·
My Big
Flipped Classroom
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KY iTunes
U - Be a contributor!
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iPads in a
1:1 classroom from the Students' Perspectives
·
Journey to
a 1:1 iPad Middle School
·
iPad
Excitement
·
We iMovie!
Do you? : Students in a digital world
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No more
grading Papers: iPads, computers, and other interactive devices
Please let
me know if you or someone in your division is interested in attending the
conference.
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Playful Learning Lexington 2013: Lexington, KY. October 22, 9:00 am CT.
The Learning Games Network invites you to a free hands-on workshop to learn about new resources, strategies, and opportunities to bring game-based learning to your classroom! National experts in the use of digital media in education will lead a series of discussions and working sessions designed to introduce tools and techniques to engage students through game-based learning while addressing Common Core learning goals. Click on the link to registerhttp://beta.playfullearning.com/rsvp/lexington-oct-2013/registration
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Connected Educator Month
The US Department of Education has declared October "Connected Educator Month," aimed at broadening and deepening educator participation in online communities and networks. Connected Educator Month will be celebrated with a month of online events and activities sponsored by more than 150 major national education organizations, communities, and companies. If you are interested take a look at the Connected Educator calendar. Also, edWeb, one of the communities joining in the event, is giving educators one free webinar during October, take a look at their calender, edWeb Google Calendar, and see if there is anything of interest. For those of you looking for a little Professional Development but were not able to get away and attend some conferences this summer, below are three links to conferences I was able to attend. Each conferences was very useful and I have included the links to the resources so that you can browse the presentations and the literature that was made available. I will continue to post Professional Development opportunities in my PD section for upcoming events.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Innovations for Learning at Bryan Station
https://edtech.fcps.net/ifl/resources.aspx
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KET Multimedia Professional Development Days
http://www.ket.org/education/video‑mm‑event‑infopage.htm
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Tech, Teach, Learn conference at KCD in Louisville
http://www.techteachlearn.org/2013‑post‑conference‑resources.html
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Global 2013 STEMx Education Conference
I recently read about the Global 2013 STEMx Education Conference, the world’s first massively open online conference for educators focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and more. The conference will be held over the course of three days, September 19-21, 2013, and will be free to attend. This would be a great opportunity for some free Professional Development.
"STEMxCon will be a highly inclusive event that will engage students and educators around the globe and will encourage primary, secondary, and tertiary (K-16) educators around the world to share and learn about innovative approaches to STEMx learning and teaching. The call for presentations has been issued.
Register as a member of this conference network to be kept informed. See the conference information and welcome HERE and the menu links to the left and at the top of each page."
Minnetonka Technology Institute
Invitation to the 2013 Minnetonka Technology Institute February 21-22 & June 28, 2013
You are invited to the 8th Annual 2013 Minnetonka Technology Institute and 2nd Annual Summer iPad Technology Institute. You may choose one or more of the following days:
1. District-Wide Technology Visit: Thursday, February 21, 2013
2. 1:1 iPad High School Visit: Friday, February 22, 2013
3. Summer iPad Technology Institute: Friday, June 28, 2013
See firsthand how technology serves as an accelerator of learning and hear how Minnetonka Public Schools effectively integrates technology into everyday activities E-12. Join teachers, instructional leaders and technology staff from around the region for an in-depth, behind-the scenes tour to see the power of technology and discuss innovation in instruction. To learn more about Technology in Minnetonka, check out our Technology Articles and Videos ( http://www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/administration/technology/videos/Pages/default.aspx ).
Each visitor Thursday, February 21, will choose two schools to tour (Elementary, Middle, and/or the High School). Friday's visit on February 22 will be on site at Minnetonka High School all day to focus on the 1:1 iPad pilot ( http://www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/administration/technology/iPads ) with all 1,600 grade 9 & 10 students. There will be breakout sessions after the tours both days to learn more and ask questions. Bus transportation between schools on Thursday, as well as a light breakfast, snacks and lunch both days will be provided. Early bird registration prices are in effect until 1/31/13.
Attendees of the Summer iPad Institute on June 28 will learn how iPads are successfully used in a 1:1 environment by all 1,600 grade 9 & 10 students at Minnetonka High School. In-depth background information on everything from the planning, budget, and communication of the pilot program to the training, implementation, and findings will be shared. You will have the opportunity to hear from district staff as well as ten high school classroom teachers and some students about how iPads are used daily in teaching and learning. More information about Minnetonka's iPad pilot can be found online ( https://mymail.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx ). Lunch, drinks and snacks are included with registration. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Please click the link below to register and to view more details, including the agenda and a current list of vendor-donated raffle prizes. Be sure to look at the other Minnetonka summer learning opportunities, including the Athletic Institute on June 25 and the two-day Summer Institute featuring Carolyn Ann Tomlinson, Doug Reeves, Dylan Williams, and Grant Wiggins.
Please click the link below to view more details and register:
Click Here to Learn More and Register ( http://www.cvent.com/d/mcqdv2/1Q )
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A Note from Lausanne Learning Institute...
As I mentioned at the end of the 2012 Lausanne Laptop Institute, throughout our ten years we have seen quite a change in the direction and focus of the event. Because of your continued support, involvement, and suggestions, we have been transitioning over the years from a device-centered (i.e., laptop) conference to more of a best practices, student engagement, pedagogical, and curricular focused, learning conference. For this reason, we feel like a name change is in order! So, beginning this summer, our 11th year, the Lausanne Laptop Institute will be known as the Lausanne Learning Institute! Collaboration and connecting with new and old colleagues is paramount to this event, and that core will continue. We will still have a techie track, still have sessions that focus on administrative level planning, but will add more sessions that focus on things like student-centered teaching, innovative application, building professional learning communities, project based learning, thematic approaches, and more.
We have two keynote speakers this year! Chris Lehmann, principal of the Science and Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, will speak on Sunday evening. Tim Rylands, a creative and inspiring educator, will speak on Monday morning. Registration is open
