Attendees

Heather Beck

Mathematics/Computer Science Teacher

Technology in the classroom connects students with the world and prepares them for the future. It is the world of today and the future not just a trend which will fade.

Favorite Sessions: Ground & Air: Robots, Cars & Drones, ConstrX- Build and a Fly a Drone with Us, Building a Positive Classroom Culture, and The Math Classroom 1:1

Ann Defilippi

English/Media Teacher

Integrating technology in the classroom allows for stronger differentiation of teaching materials so all students can learn. It makes learning fun and keeps students interested and engaged.

Favorite Sessions: Engaging Students through Social Constructivism, Digital Formative Assessment - Fun & Free, Reading, Writing, Talking and Technology, 8 Tips to Make Your Video Projects Great(er)

Angie Catalone

Technology Coach / Computer Teacher

Technology integration can be a key tool in supporting curriculum goals in the classroom. It can get students to actively engage, participate, provide feedback, and connect to the real-world.

Favorite Sessions: Kindercoding, Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead, 60 in 60, Finding Time for STEM, 25+ Uses for Google Forms

Tiffany Gump

Elementary Music/Elementary Enrichment Teacher

Children learn best through play and wonder. Using technology in the classroom gives students the opportunity to question and wonder "why?" as well as enrich their natural curiosity. The answers can be at their fingertips--answers which lead to more questions.

Favorite Sessions: GreenScreening: Full STEAM Ahead!, What Does An Innovator In A School District Look Like?, Learning Through Community Engagement, Learning from Students: Let Them Lead!,

Tim Henry

Science teacher/tech enthusiast

It is such a blessing to receive professional development the likes of which the district has provided as of late. To be able to provide a relevant, rich, and engaging education that also helps to foster 21st century skills definitely puts us on the path to better things.

Favorite sessions: Our shared group form that exemplified the 21st century skill of collaboration, digital breakout (a way to gameify education), personalized learning in the digital age & Hyperdocs!

Rachel Rhed

First Grade Teacher

Integrating technology in my first grade classroom allows for variations in teaching styles that are fun and exciting for students while still learning important course content.

Favorite Sessions: STEM in K-5 Classrooms: A Hands-on Approach, 2.0 Elementary Classroom, Flip for Digital Learning Stations, Nearpod, Do it all with Seasaw

Jennifer Tamburlin

Spanish Teacher, Cyber Coordinator, Instructional Technology Coach, Google Certified Trainer

Technology Integration not only levels the playing field for learners despite geographic location, but it also provides skills to our graduates that open doors for multiple continued learning opportunities and entrepreneurship endeavors.

Favorite Sessions: Tips & Tricks for Technology Coaches, What's the Hype about HyperDocs & Becoming a Google Samurai

Amanda Vollmer

Math Interventionist and Technology/STEM Coach

Our students are digital natives, so it only makes sense to teach using their language of technology. Integrating technology into the classroom can help teachers reach students of various learning styles, increase collaboration, and keep students engaged and motivated. Most importantly, teachers are helping prepare students to be successful in a 21st century world.

Favorite sessions: Techie PD for the Non-techie Teacher, Do It All with Seesaw, Learn How to Play in the STREAM

Dr. James Wortman

Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Technology Integration opens the door of opportunity for information access and promotes a higher level of student engagement. Tech Integration creates an easy connection between an individual's passion to learn and the resources to learn it. Tech Integration is powerful because we know from the research on "How People Learn" that the one using the tool is the one doing the thinking!

Favorite Sessions: Personalized Learning in the Digital Age - Philip Vinogradov; 60in60: Web Tools, Apps, And More!; SASD Next - Our Journey to a 5 Year Tech Plan

Report abuse