Session 3

This is an information session about the changes to the Middle School Science TEKS due to streamlining. The session will also review changes to the ARRC for the 2017-18 school year. Teachers will have time to collaborate within their content area.

Teachers will receive initial training on the Scientific Minds Science Starters and how to set up classes.

Scientific Minds is a teacher-built company that provides online teaching tools for science. The Science Starters programs support scientific literacy, vocabulary acquisition, test preparedness, and college readiness. It also includes tools for review, remediation, and English language proficiency. The Science Starters programs can be easily integrated into daily lessons to provide state standards support while providing content support for science labs and activities.

Breakout EDU is an immersive games platform for learners of all ages. Using the Breakout EDU kit, players work collaboratively to solve a series of critical thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box. Games are available for all ages and content areas.

This session is designed to get you started. You'll have an opportunity to experience a game as well as learn how to access the games library, set up your locks, and facilitate your first Breakout EDU game.

A panel of teacher experts discuss how they manage their classrooms and answer audience questions.

A panel of high school students discuss their math and science experiences in Round Rock ISD and answer teacher questions.

Get help from ITS for your technology questions and needs. Develop a lesson integrating technology with support from an ITS.

Math and science teachers will be given the opportunity to collaborate to integrate instruction and plan lessons across disciplines. Bring a teacher from the other discipline with you!

A panel of teachers experienced with strong PLCs will discuss how their PLC navigates conflict successfully to work as a team. Panel members will also answer audience questions.

A panel of two co-teaching teams discuss how they built strong and effective co-teaching relationships. The panel members will also answer audience questions.

Learn basic gamification and flipped classroom strategies to build the ultimate course for your students! This session will explore how to add game mechanics to any K-12 or university class to maximize engagement, while using the Flipped Learning Model to maximize the time you spend with your students. Millions of students play games every day... why can't your course be one of them?

Find out how to make EdPuzzle work for you. Learn how to use a YouTube video or make your own and upload it. Students will be able to answer embedded questions in real time while watching videos. Learn how to share your videos with your team of teachers. Use it as formative assessment. The possibilities are endless.

We will learn how to create a test in Eduphoria that can be taken completely online. No scanning of bubble sheets because students submit when they are finished. Instant feedback without the hassle of scanning documents.

This session will focus on setting up learning stations in classes that are aligned to the standards. The stations will need to be rigorous and can be used as inquiry activities or post instruction activities. It will also focus on how to have the students move through the stations in an organized manner and manage their own learning and time.

Tired of having students come in at the beginning of year saying "math just isn't my thing," or "I failed math in the past, how is this year going to be any different?" In this session, teachers will also see some examples to try at the beginning of the year to change students mindsets towards math and school. We will also view some remediation that is ineffective for some students and some alternatives teachers can try in the classroom.

Google Classroom startup and basics, along with integration of Google Forms, Sheets, & Docs.

Teachers will go through the steps of T.O.P.I.C, an instructional strategy to help kids break down and understand visuals. I will go through examples and provide materials for teachers to use in the classroom.

Hands on activities, resources and discussions for middle school science teachers to use in their classroom to enhance their Astronomy unit.