TIES 2014: Full Schedule

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1:30pm CST

Digital Storytelling on iPads in Primary Classrooms

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It can be difficult to get first-graders to share through writing. Motivate your students to share what they know through Digital Storytelling on iPads! Learn about ChatterPix, 30Hands, Doodle Buddy, and iMovie. Review student examples and explore the apps yourself. BYOD:Please bring your iPad, with these four apps already downloaded onto the device.

Speakers

Britt Theis

1st Grade Teacher, Edina Public Schools

I am a 1st grade teacher who is trying to figure out different ways my students can learn and share through technology. The more opportunities my students have for voice and choice, and can get feedback from as many different people as possible, the better! I am a Seesaw Ambassador... Read More →

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Millennium Grand South

Breakout Session, Explore and Create

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades E-5
Skill Level Beginner
Audience Teachers, District technology leaders, Higher education

1:30pm CST

Check for Understanding: 4Cs and QR Codes

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Integrate the 4Cs (collaboration, creative thinking, creativity, and communication) into your lesson plan to check for student understanding -- and learn to create QR codes to simplify the process. Walk away ready to integrate iPod touches (or iPads) into your instruction with the help of QR codes, Google Forms, Voice Memo and podcasting apps, and more!

Speakers

Kate Tinguely

Monday December 8, 2014 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Poster Table 6

Poster Session, Poster presentation

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades E-5
Skill Level Intermediate
Audience Teachers, Media specialists

2:35pm CST

Using Mobile Devices to Improve Reading Ability

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Imagine this: a group of students with their faces buried in their phone, but instead of texting, they’re reading! Explore how web resources and mobile devices --including phones, can get students reading more, improving their reading scores. The session may contain commercial content.

Speakers

Lori Smith

Monday December 8, 2014 2:35pm - 3:25pm CST
Isles

Exhibitor Showcase, Lecture

Strand Learning Experiences
Grade Level Grades E-5
Skill Level All Skill Levels
Audience Building administrators, District administrators, Teachers, Media specialists, District technology leaders, Technical staff, General interest, Higher education

TIES 2014

1:30pm CST

Britt Theis

1:30pm CST

Kate Tinguely

2:35pm CST

Lori Smith

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