LEISD 2014 Summer Technology Infusion Conference

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Little Elm Technology Infusion Conference

Thursday 10:20 ­ 11:10

2103 B ­ Game Mechanics in Education, Marcus Miller What can games teach us about resilience, problem solving, failure, and engagement? A lot actually. By making school feel more like a game, we can increase engagement and retention. Session #14784209 | 1 CPE

2105 B ­ Google Apps 2.0, Russell Van Hoose Think you got the basics down for Docs, Calendar, and Gmail? This session will take you above and beyond the core features and dig deeper into the Google tools. Learn how to utilize advanced features of sites, automate data from Google forms, and use tools outside of the core Apps suite to streamline your life. Session #14784226 | 1 CPE

2107 B ­ Digital Citizenship for the 13 and Under Crowd, Julie McClurg Do you look at the Terms of Service before allowing your students to use an app? Do you look at age restrictions when you instruct your students to use a specific website? This session will focus on what to look for when exploring online resources for these young users as well as share some sites and tools that are geared for students under 13. Session #14784227 | 1 CPE

2108 B ­ The Edmodo Connection, Audrey Pruitt Are you tired of your students losing their work or leaving it at home? Connecting assignments and projects with Edmodo will save that frustration. We will look at a variety of presentation options that will work for any grade level and any subject area. This session will show you and your students how to connect Drive items, other files, and links to Edmodo assignments. Session #14784217 | 1 CPE

2109 B ­ Multiple Intelligences & Learning Styles, Chelcie Guerra In depth look at Apps and Websites that support the 7 learning Styles of students. Ways to differentiate instruction using these apps to increase learning for all. Session #14784211 | 1 CPE

3101 B ­ Augmented Reality (AR) – Better Than the Movies, Janet Corder What is augmented reality? Movies have given us a sense of “alternative reality” for years. Augmented reality makes something come to life! It seems like magic. Come experience AR activities that are readily available and learn how to extend your students' learning. Session #14784232 | 1 CPE

3102 B ­ Read Your Students’ Minds, Ray Winkler This fun and interactive hands­on workshop will train participants in the art of N.L.P. (neuro linguistic programming). for 25 years, CIA, FBI, and Law Enforcement has been using this training to be able to read how others are thinking. At the end of this session you will be able to read your students eye movement to tell if they are learning ( or lying). This is also a useful tool for parent conferences, with your teams, and with your own children. Fun session with lots of ah­ha moments based on the science and technology of NLP. Session #14784228 | 1 CPE


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