BYOD Gathering
Come and listen to how students, teachers and administrators are incorporating BYOD into their instruction.
Date: November 13, 2014 (Note: This is a change in date) Location: Hammond High School 8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046 Time: 2:45 - 4:15pm Registration: Please use the Eventbright button below to register for the gathering. You will not be asked to register for individual sessions at this time. You will choose your sessions on the day of the event. Each session will be limited to 20 people.
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Schedule
Descriptions
Mackin Via - Welcome to MackinVia an introduction to ebooks and digital reading on any device. We will explore the new digital platform offered to all HCPSS schools and the ways it can be used in your classroom.
Flipping the Classroom - The flipped classroom inverts traditional teaching methods, delivering instruction online outside of class and moving “homework” into the classroom.
Google Classroom - Google Classroom works with Google Apps for Education teachers to help them save time, keep classes and document organized, and improve communication with students.
Student Perspective on BYOD - What do students think of the BYOD Program? Come to a panel discussion with students from around the county to hear their perspective on BYOD! The students will be answering any of your questions about their thoughts regarding any aspect of BYOD!
Getting Started with BYOD - Introduction to the benefits of BYOD, suggestions for success, introduction to Kahoot, Edmodo and basic accessing information strategies.
Digital Portfolios and Digital Lab Notebooks using Websites and GAFE - .org? .me? gmail? Can't figure out to sign into your account to access all your shared materials from students? This session will help with some tricks and tips on how to effectively use the GAFE in instruction. We will also explore how the GAFE and student websites can be used to create digital portfolios including unit projects and digital lab notebooks.
Self-Paced Lessons - Learn tools and techniques to create and structure lessons that are self paced and individualized for students. Bring your laptop, a device (cell phone or tablet) and a lesson that you would like to work on!
Fun, Fabulous Forms - Want to use Google Forms for more than just surveying your students about the Spring Fling? This session will focus on using a form beyond surveying your students. All participants will walk out with a form they can use the next day. This session is a continuation from last month's gathering, however if you did not make it to that session, no worries, all are welcome!! No prerequisites are required. Bring your ideas for creating a form for your class.
Aurasma - You can use the Aurasma app to make posters turn into videos, books link to supplemental websites, make any image provide a code word, and much more. This is a great way to use BYOD to enhance your classroom by providing instant feedback or by delivering information or directions in a fun way. If you are interested in attending this session, please download Aurasma from iTunes or Google Play onto a smart device before attending. You will also need to bring both your laptop and the smart device with the Aurasma app.
Craft Brewing and BYOD - Come learn strategies and activities for implementing BYOD in the classroom. Strategies will include using QR Codes, Padlet, Kahoot, Newsla and Poll Everywhere.
Drop in Tech Questions - Have a burning question about technology in your classroom? Come visit our experts at any time during the gathering to meet with a member of OIT or the Technology Office..
Flipping the Classroom - The flipped classroom inverts traditional teaching methods, delivering instruction online outside of class and moving “homework” into the classroom.
Google Classroom - Google Classroom works with Google Apps for Education teachers to help them save time, keep classes and document organized, and improve communication with students.
Student Perspective on BYOD - What do students think of the BYOD Program? Come to a panel discussion with students from around the county to hear their perspective on BYOD! The students will be answering any of your questions about their thoughts regarding any aspect of BYOD!
Getting Started with BYOD - Introduction to the benefits of BYOD, suggestions for success, introduction to Kahoot, Edmodo and basic accessing information strategies.
Digital Portfolios and Digital Lab Notebooks using Websites and GAFE - .org? .me? gmail? Can't figure out to sign into your account to access all your shared materials from students? This session will help with some tricks and tips on how to effectively use the GAFE in instruction. We will also explore how the GAFE and student websites can be used to create digital portfolios including unit projects and digital lab notebooks.
Self-Paced Lessons - Learn tools and techniques to create and structure lessons that are self paced and individualized for students. Bring your laptop, a device (cell phone or tablet) and a lesson that you would like to work on!
Fun, Fabulous Forms - Want to use Google Forms for more than just surveying your students about the Spring Fling? This session will focus on using a form beyond surveying your students. All participants will walk out with a form they can use the next day. This session is a continuation from last month's gathering, however if you did not make it to that session, no worries, all are welcome!! No prerequisites are required. Bring your ideas for creating a form for your class.
Aurasma - You can use the Aurasma app to make posters turn into videos, books link to supplemental websites, make any image provide a code word, and much more. This is a great way to use BYOD to enhance your classroom by providing instant feedback or by delivering information or directions in a fun way. If you are interested in attending this session, please download Aurasma from iTunes or Google Play onto a smart device before attending. You will also need to bring both your laptop and the smart device with the Aurasma app.
Craft Brewing and BYOD - Come learn strategies and activities for implementing BYOD in the classroom. Strategies will include using QR Codes, Padlet, Kahoot, Newsla and Poll Everywhere.
Drop in Tech Questions - Have a burning question about technology in your classroom? Come visit our experts at any time during the gathering to meet with a member of OIT or the Technology Office..