NSTA’s Learning Center (http://learningcenter.nsta.org) provides thousands of standards-aligned science resources and tools 24/7 for teachers. Accountability tools assist administrators in tracking teacher progress.
This session will focus on education legislation and propositions in California. John Cradler, CUE Legislative Advocacy Committee co-chair will share current news pertinent to California and will bring us up to date on education propositions. Important initiatives such as the Governor's Ed Tech and Ed Tech Blueprint, the CUE Advocacy Platform, and the status of CTAP and SETS. There is much to hear and learn about, a session you won't want to miss.
From “just Google it” we have moved to “do it all in Google Docs.” See how 5th graders collaborate and produce high level writing all the way from brainstorming to publishing.
New to Prezi? Want to learn how to make those linear slides you’ve been doing for so long into dynamic non-linear visual masterpieces? Come join an interactive presentation to learn the basics of prezi and how to start wowing your audiences with visual acrobatic displays. Bring your own device.
You have the technology, but don't know where to put it. Cables everywhere, lost accessories, uncharged tools. In this session you will learn tips and tricks to effectively manage/store technology in the primary classroom.
Learn how to create Google sites and to teach your students to create their e-portfolio as a showcase of their work and to demonstrate their academic progress using Google apps.
Have you wanted to see what the new common core assessments will look like? Have you wondered how different they will be? Take a quick tour of the Smarter Balanced Consortium's sample test questions and share your thoughts.
Google Lit Trips provides FREE award-winning K-12 resources blending Google Earth with the wisdom of great literatures creating an engaging new relevance to the study of literature.
In today’s session you will see how to use a video camera, some green fabric, a computer and video editing software to create truly astounding videos.
Take your Google Spreadsheets and Google Forms to the next level. Use scripts to disseminate data and make you the model of efficiency at your school. Participants will create a simple form and install the autoCrat script as an introduction to Google Scripts. The autoCrat script merges data into a Google Doc or PDF that can then automatically e-mail those submitting a form. Participants must have a Gmail or Google Apps account and should bring their own laptop. iPads will work, but are not an optimal choice. A familiarity of Google Spreadsheets and Form is recommended.
Google Docs can completely transform the entire process of teaching writing. This session will explain best practices including naming conventions, controlled sharing, and streamlined rubrics using Google Forms.
Want students' math practice results reported to you online? ThatQuiz can do that! Need interesting, interactive teaching resources? Got that too. Did we mention that they're all FREE?
