Richard Byrne is the President of Byrne Instructional Media, LLC. which provides training and advice to thousands of educators every month. Richard is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. He has been invited to speak at events on six continents and would gladly speak in Antarctica too. Richard’s work is focused on sharing free resources that educators can use to enhance their students’ learning experiences.
Richard is a five time winner of the Edublogs Award for Best Resource Sharing Blog. Additionally, he has been recognized by the chancellor’s office of California State University and ACTEM (Association of Computer Teachers and Educators in Maine) for his work in educational technology. Tech & Learning Magazine called Richard one of their “people to watch.”
In addition to his online work at FreeTech4Teachers.com and PracticalEdTec.com, Richard’s print work includes a monthly column for School Library Journal, contributing author to What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media, and contributions to Teacher Librarian.
Richard lives in Maine with his daughters Isla and Emma and his loyal dog, Mason.
Sunday Speed Geeking at 3:30
Google Science Journal
Sunday at 5:45 pm
Discovery, Discussion, and Demonstration
If you have ever looked at a list of educational apps or websites and wondered where to start, this presentation is for you. In this presentation I share the framework that I have developed over the last decade to evaluate educational apps and websites for classroom use. You’ll come away from this presentation with a simple framework for integrating technology into your classroom. While attendees will learn about a number of free tools, the focus is really on the purposes of using technology in schools.
Tech Talk Monday at 9:00 am in Celebrity B
Technology to Take You and Your Students Beyond the Library Walls
Phones, tablets, and laptops are made to be portable, but do we dare allow our students to take them away from the confines of our class, library, or building? In this presentation, you'll discover how you can use technology in lessons that extend beyond the walls of the library. You'll learn how you can create your own augmented reality games, take your kids on geocaching adventures, use technology to collect scientific data, track activity, and plan for safe possibly outdoor (!) activities. The tools and strategies in this presentation can be used in elementary school, middle school, and high school settings and present excellent opportunities for teacher and librarian collaboration.
Monday at 1:30 pm in Celebrity E
Worlds Are Colliding! AR, VR, and Mixed Reality in Education
This research-based presentation offers an overview of what augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are, how it has been used in education for the last two decades, and how you can use it today. Through live and interactive demonstrations, attendees will come away with a working understanding of how to use these immersive technologies in their schools.