Let's explore how the power of technology can help you to get and keep your Grade 2-6 students' attention. Fostering greater student engagement and autonomy supports best teaching practices, and technology can be one more tool in your toolkit to do that. Bring ideas to share - and be prepared to walk away with a plethora of new ideas for projects using a variety of technologies. Although specific programs and technologies will be discussed, brainstorming of alternate means will be part of this session. Increase Student Engagement by Using Technology - Presentation Link on Canva
Kris Castillo is an Ed Tech Coach at Geary County Schools. This position gives her a chance to get out into school buildings to work with teachers and students on integrating technology to increase student engagement and learning opportunities. Kris is a veteran in education with... Read More →
This session will look at technology from a connecting the dots and retention point of view. The goal will be to use technology in multiple ways that benefit various levels of students across multiple subject areas. Excite your students with new ideas!
This talk will walk through the process of moving a fundamental mathematics program from a traditional, and often expensive, online homework system to a free alternative, MyOpenMath. I will discuss the process, issues, and lessons learned from the implementation process and tips for others looking into open source programs.
Join me as I share some of my top tech tools and websites that have stood the test of time and proven to be some of my top recommended resources for K-12 classrooms. Whether you're looking for tools to enhance student engagement, build positive classrooms, or support student achievement, this session will have something for you. Come see my Favorite Things as I showcase a collection of versatile, user-friendly tools that can be easily integrated into your teaching and planning.
