Podstock 2018

Looking to increase student engagement in the classroom?  We have some ideas for you!!!  This session will discuss ways to integrate technology and throw out old teaching practices.  You will soon have students buzzing about what you are doing in your classroom.  Those attending will gain access to the BuzzFiles, examples of creative and engaging Project Based Learning Lessons and SlideMissions.  Don't miss it!

I know just enough about coding to get myself in trouble but I’m still learning so I can push my students along.  I’ll bring my toys - iPads and Scribbler 3 robots - and I’ll show you what I've learned so far. Then we’ll play and figure out how far we can go together.

Create your own Professional Digital Portfolio. We will walk through the shift from paper to electronic documentation and link teacher artifacts to a professional standards rubric. You will also have time to create YOUR own website during this session.

Every interaction we have online leaves a digital footprint. This footprint is permanent, searchable, and tied directly to our reputation. This can have either a positive or negative influence on college admissions, employment, and relationships. It's important that our students learn appropriate digital citizenship skills that will prepare them for future success in the digital and non-digital world. In this interactive roundtable session, I'll pose ten questions as part of a robust discussion on the importance of building a positive digital footprint. Come join the conversation!

Kids need to code. Teachers needs tools that support student coding. Come see how one teacher took a bunch of regular high school students and got them publishing apps in Apple's App Store in just one academic year. Designed for Mac users - come with Xcode downloaded to get the full experience!