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= 10:00 - 10:50 Session 1 - Session Descriptions =

Synchronous and Asynchronous Collaboration in the Classroom
**Room:** 102 **Presenter:** Rick Lapi, Wilson School District This session will discuss the ins and outs of Synchronous and Asynchronous collaboration in the classroom. The lessons and tools discussed will help teachers increase students 21st century skills by creating lessons that encourage students to use the 4Cs. Time and support will be provided to create lessons that can be implemented in the future.
 * Audience: **K-6
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=iBeacons in the Educational Environment = **Room:** 103 **Presenters:** Darin Wagner and Jordan Frick, Hempfield School District iBeacons are small standalone devices that broadcast a signal that can be detected by smartphones. These beacons can be programmed to provide information and / or interactivity for the end user. Some examples of this technology include self-guided tours and location targeting. Come see how Hempfield High School is exploring this tool and it's application for the classroom.
 * Audience: ** Intermediate (4-6), Administration/Principals
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= Close Reading Goes Digital = **Room:** 104 **Presenters:** Rae Ann Smith and Nicole Shoemaker, Hempfield School District Digital tools can provide teachers with the options that they need to design differentiated learning activities to meet the needs of all students in English/Language Arts. This session will show teachers how to use computers and/or iPads to create digital text passages from various sources, and it will also show how those passages can then be digitally annotated and highlighted by students using close reading strategies for comprehension.
 * Audience: **K-6
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= Managing a 1:1 Early Elementary Classroom, Making Technology Meaningful = **Room:** 106 A **Presenter:** Becky Wimmer, Spring Grove Area School District This presentation will focus on how to successfully and purposefully implement iPad minis in an early elementary setting. It will focus on the basics, such as teaching iPad rules, and move on to how to implement apps like Educreations and 30 Hands in meaningful ways that showcase students learning and directly relate to content. These tips are also helpful for teachers that are not 1:1, but would like to implement technology in small groups.
 * Audience: **Primary (K-3)
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= Google Maps Engine in the Elementary Classroom = **Room:** 106 B **Presenter:** Daniel Kaufmann, Wilson School District During this interactive session, participants will collaborate to construct a Google Map using the Google Maps Engine. We will discuss the different features of the Google Maps Engine, how it can be utilized in the classroom, and share methods of classroom implementation.
 * Audience: **K-6
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= Keynote Followup - Student Motivation = **Room**: 106C **Presenters**: Josh Stumpenhorst - Keynote **Audience**: k-6 educators **Description**: This session will delve into one of the more difficult topics to tackle in schools which is student motivation. Participants will walk out with a deeper understanding about what does and more importantly, what does not motivate students. Focus will be on strategies grounded in class practice with numerous examples provided.

= iCan with iPads = **Room:** 106 D **Presenters:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;">Jessica Miller and Emily Stephens, Palmyra Area School District <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;">Ever wonder how iPad integration could look in your primary classroom? In this session, we will take a look at maximizing free apps on iPads to support diverse learners and will share classroom management tips. We will also teach you how to use Google Forms on the iPad, which is an easy way to assess students and collect data.
 * Audience: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;">Primary (K-3)
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= Class Dojo - Making Behavior Management Easy and Fun! = **Room:** 106 E **Presenter:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;">Megan Smith, Manheim Township School District <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;">Class Dojo is a web based behavior management tool that is accessible by parents in real time. It's a great way to track individualized student data, and encourage students' families to get involved in their child's progress in the classroom! This session will be an introduction to Class Dojo and all of it's great features as well as include reasons that it works SO well in the classroom.
 * Audience: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;">K-6
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= Tech on a Budget - Plickers and More! = **Room:** 107 **Presenter:** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;">Michael Lewis, ELANCO
 * Audience: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;">K-6
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Gathering quick and useful data can be a true challenge as an educator. Using technology for formative and summative assessments can make data more effective as we interpret it to drive our instruction. Programs such as Plickers, Socrative, and Kahoot can be used as vessels for effective and engaging data collection and interpretation. No matter what your budget or technology situation may be at least one of the programs can simplify your data collection and application!