Help the Midwest’s 1:1 districts learn from each other about innovative teaching, learning, and administrative practices that are occurring in their districts;
Build excitement and ‘buzz’ around 1:1 laptop computing initiatives in the Midwest; and
Help others who are interested in 1:1 computing learn more about how to get started and be successful.
The institute is open to anyone interested in 1:1 laptop computing initiatives in P-12 schools, whether they currently are working in such a program or just want to learn more. http://iowa1to1.com/ Session Resources
This session will focus on the use of online resources to support critical thinking which may include argumentative or persuasive writing, debate preparations, and extension activities.
Are your students tired of worksheets? Are you as a teacher tired of grading them? Are you looking for ideas to integrate 21st Century Skills (4Cs - Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Communication) into your lessons? Most importantly, would you like your students to be engaged learners? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, don't miss this Breakout EDU session. This session will involve participation, so come prepared to have fun.
We will share with you the baby steps we have taken on our iPad integration adventure. From the first steps of integration in the elementary classroom, our team will share our journey to a 1:1 environment in our building. This session will offer apps and web based activities to use in a K-5 classroom, whether it be with for a class with 1 or 2 ipads, or a 1:1 environment.
This session will highlight the tech integration journey of an administrator. During this time, you will be given apps and strategies to communicate with parents & teachers, and ways to flip professional development. We'll provide you with tips & tools for how to share plans, agendas, and data and we may just have a little fun in the process!
