Discover Tech Trek, a science, technology, engineering and math summer program for middle school girls, now becoming a National Program sponsored by AAUW. Learn about the program and why it works. Visit with Tech Trekkers and hear their experiences. Learn how to get your students involved. Presenter Resources
Debra White is an Arts Educator and Consultant whose passion is helping teachers and students bring together the Visual & Performing Arts and Technology. She has 33 years of classroom experience teaching theatre, visual art and technology. She currently serves as The Education Committee... Read More →
A presentation on two years’ research and practical use of video-game style achievement apps in Independent schools. Comparisons of ClassDojo and Educachievements, utilized in 7th, 10th and 12th grade classes. Presenter Resources
Most public schools tend to use Blended Learning for some sort of credit recovery. In the PAUSD, we took the approach that we could serve more student learning needs and increase our elective offerings through what we dubbed Online/Hybrid Courses. Presenter Resources
Get to know well known social tools as learning tools. Increase efficiency and improve engagement and learning in your classroom with tools you already use. Presenter Resources
Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ernest Righetti High School
Passionate Lifelong Learner looking to build my teaching repertoire to support student learning! Love tech, and love collaborating with other teachers!
Looking for cool Common Core teaching approaches? Don’t reinvent the wheel! Learn about proven teaching models from the past and how to update them with an infusion of modern technology. Presenter Resources
Michael is an experienced educator and lifelong learner. Over the years, he has been an elementary schoolteacher, principal, director of large-scale educational technology projects, non-profit COO, and consultant to educational, governmental, and non-profit organizations. Since... Read More →
Students participating in the nonprofit MOUSE Squad Student Tech Leadership program present projects that help their schools and communities collaborate, create, and use digital technologies. Presenter Resources
There is an increasing need for students to be literate in computers and technology. Knowledge of programming concepts can help students make effective use of computers. A creative approach to computers and computer programming helps students to apply computer skills in authentic, integrated ways to solve problems, complete projects, and creatively express themselves. Take a tour through a cutting edge middle school programming class based on project-based learning and 21st century skills. Presenter Resources
We will demonstrate how we use humanoid robots in our new STEM Plus Plus classroom of the future program. Learn about backpack robotics,journalism and science and Occupy Mars Projects. Presenter Resources
Bob Barboza is a former K-12 educator. He currently works as a self-taught design engineer, astrosociologist, and CEO of the Barboza Space Center. He is a member of the Mars Society, and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is under contract with the Fontana and... Read More →
Demonstration of iBooks created by first to third graders, and of how to create an iBook using Book Creator. The iBook will contain text, photos and videos of the creators, voiceover, and music. Presenter Resources
Minecraft has the possibility of huge educational benefits for children; it can help teach numerous subjects both with and without adult involvement. Learning in Minecraft could be faster than traditional methods of education, as children are often far more motivated, get more practice, and feel that what they are learning is useful. Also various negative aspects, such as overuse, will be presented. Presenter Resources
Explore online learning opportunities with the Library Of Congress. Discover the power of primary sources and how to use them in your classroom. Learn how to navigate this dynamic site. Presenter Resources
Debra White is an Arts Educator and Consultant whose passion is helping teachers and students bring together the Visual & Performing Arts and Technology. She has 33 years of classroom experience teaching theatre, visual art and technology. She currently serves as The Education Committee... Read More →
RTI in high school is hard! See our placement and progress monitoring system giving students the appropriate instruction and letting them Reach for the Stars. Presenter Resources
Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ernest Righetti High School
Passionate Lifelong Learner looking to build my teaching repertoire to support student learning! Love tech, and love collaborating with other teachers!
Students create artifacts for a virtual museum that enables visitors to point devices and watch the artifacts morph into explanatory documentary videos. Presenter Resources