2:15 - 3:15 Session 4 - Session Descriptions



Session Title: Explore NearPod

Room: 106A
Presenters: Beth Hartranft
Audience: K-6
Description:
Learn how to create and customize interactive presentations using Nearpod. Nearpod allows teachers to share and control engaging presentations with students using the Nearpod app.

Session Title: Triptico in the Classroom

Room: 106B
Presenters:
Michelle Dunn
Andrea Bachert
Audience: K-6
Description:
This presentation will include an overview of the Triptico program and its practical uses in the classroom. The Triptico program can be used with all grade levels and integrated within almost any academic area. Participants will be able to download the program and begin developing activities to use with their classes the very next day!!! While an interactive whiteboard works well with this program, it is not necessary.

Session Title: Educational Networking

Room: 106C
Presenter: Kevin Bower
Audience:
Description:

Social networking is often viewed as a medium that inhibits face-to-face interaction. Learn how to utilize pedagogical strategies that incorporate social media to increase your students' engagement in their education, increase technological proficiency, contribute to a greater sense of collaboration in the classroom, and build better communication skills. Strategies can be used in Edmodo, Moodle, wikis, blogs, etc.

Session Using Google Docs Forms to Collect Data

Room: 106D
Presenter: Kent Sweigart
Audience: K-6

Description: Rather than email or phone calling folks for information, use Google Docs Forms to automatically collect responses in a spreadsheet and summary format. Google Docs Form responses may be collected anonymously or by account. Teachers and administrators can use Google Docs Forms as a survey tool or a confirmation tool.

Session Title: Collaboration Session or Show and Share!!

Room: 106E
Presenter:
YOU and the IU#13 Technology Integration Coaches
Audience: K-6
Description:
Take this time to network with your peers, ask questions of a Technology Coach or show off your latest tool in an EDCamp environment!