12:00-12:30 Sessions

Room 2204 - Remember everything from that training years ago? Plus the updates? What was it called? No problem, let’s revisit some tools in Discovery Education for assessing, investigating and WICORizing.

Room 2101 - Elementary - Want students creating using technology instead of just sitting and getting? Learn how to take any picture and make it engaging and rigorous using Chatter Pix Kids! My kids chose this app over all others this year when given a choice of ways to present their information.

Room 2201 - Tired of Quizizz? Try Gimkit! A competitive assessment tool created by a student similar to quizizz but students can purchase powerups.

Room 1403 - Secondary - Participants will gain access to acceptable supplemental aids, best practices, and calculator tip sheets to help special education learners conquer STAAR.

Room 2502 - Do you want your kids to beg you to study their vocabulary? Come learn how to take your vocabulary to the next level using Quizlet Live. Quizlet Live is an interactive, engaging game where students match words with definitions.

Room 1402 - Facilitating discussions in the ELAR classroom is so important in order for students to comprehend the skills learned. This class will cover topics such as book talks, peer teaching, exit tickets, and teacher/student discussions. Flipgrid is an excellent tool to use in the classroom!

Room 1500 - Want to find a creative and engaging way to give students a voice? Using Flipgrid, no matter what grade, is a fun way to have students share their thoughts while building confidence. Flipgrid can be used in any subject, the sky is the limit!

Room 2500 - A quick survey of tips and tools from Google that you can use to create and edit basic graphics for your classes!

Room 2302 - Looking for a new creation tool to use with your students? Discovery Education has released a new builder tool that is available to all teachers and students in GISD. Come check out just a few of the highlights of what you and your students can collaborate, create, and communicate learning.

Room 1404 - Spark Video lets you turn your story into a captivating animated narrated video in just minutes! Teachers and students can create cinema-quality videos and share them with family, friends, and the world!