The Way of the Google Drive: Thoughts and Tools for Inspiring Change

Learning and creating like never before...

A student with a computer and a Google account has access to the most powerful tools in the world for learning, connecting and creating. In this session we will explore some big ideas about inspiring students to use those tools to reach their dreams and potential.

All concepts will be grounded in practical applications useful in all subjects or grades. I'll demonstrate creative presentation options like comics, narrated slideshows and music videos. We will also look at several tools that can take any student project to a wider audience.

For session location and time, please consult the printed program provided on site at the conference.

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Inspiration and practical ideas - This session is a mix of motivational thoughts and real examples of how we've seen it work in the classroom. Throw in live music and some giveaways too!

Here are examples of simple, powerful tools we will highlight in the session:

Jake - The power of technology for inquiry- and project-based learning
Clark - Using Google tools for enhanced assessment items for deeper learning
Mike - Creative project options to engage and amaze

Here's a video preview of what we'll cover:

Attendees will leave with a link to a website that includes everything from the session and more.

And here's our full trailer for the session. Jake and I were trying to be epic!

And Mike has been writing a series of blog posts related to our session.

Notable posts in the series so far:

What we learned from our inquiry-based lesson - Opening students eyes to the power of technology for learning
What exactly is The Way of the Google Drive?
An interview with Clark Rodeffer, co-presenter - Lifelong learning, PBL and encouraging others
An interview with Jake Gentry, co-presenter - Always striving to improve
What We Could Be - The real goal is for students (and teachers) to reach their potential.
The Way of the Artist - How to stay inspired to inspire others
Art and Risk - The excitement and reward of teaching like an artist

Click here to see all posts tagged with The Way of the Google Drive.

Session Presenters:

Mike Petty, Jacob Gentry and Clark Rodeffer

Mike has been with LakeVille Community Schools for 21 years, first as a high school math teacher and now as the Instructional Tech Coordinator. He is also a Google for Education Certified trainer.

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Jake has been a math teacher at LakeVille Memorial High School for six years. As a leader in innovative instructional practices, he has incorporated flipped teaching, blended learning and project-based lessons and assessments into his courses.

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Clark recently transitioned to Washtenaw ISD as Instructional Technology Specialist, and is currently assigned to serve Lincoln Consolidated Schools and Ypsilanti Community Schools. His work has included Google Apps for Education, assistive technology and instructional technology in project-based learning environments including New Tech Network and Project Lead The Way schools.

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	Classroom Games and Tech Teaching Like an Artist