"life·hack" aka a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way. In this fast-paced presentation you will be introduced to 10 tech tools that will help you manage your time and engage your students.
This session will cover the basics of DFI - Digital Futures Initiative, a comprehensive health and digital citizenship curriculum developed by DARE officers in Colorado. Lessons will include teen relationships, bullying, cyber bullying, substance abuse, digital citizenship, and even distracted driving. Also available is a full parent academy lesson if needed.
Do you love Google Slides but feel like you're in a rut? Come and learn fresh ways to utilize this amazing tool, but WITHOUT creating a presentation! Bookmarks, plan book, brochures, story maps, you name it!
Technology is everywhere. We use technology for: communication, directions, activity trackers, alarms, and ______ you fill in the blank. Yes, technology is everywhere, but how do we avoid making technology our lifestyle? This session will share strategies for purposeful technology integration for teachers to avoid burnout. Session attendees will also learn strategies to help students understand the importance of a healthy technology balance.
Shelly Mowinkel has over fifteen years of business/technology education experience. She is currently a BMIT teacher and technology coach at Milford Public Schools. Shelly enjoys teaching career education courses because these courses teach creativity, problem solving, critical thinking... Read More →
Friday November 2, 2018 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Diamond 10Younes Conference Center
During this presentation, participants will discover new ways to engage students through breakout educational games. These games ignite student curiosity, help problem solve, build independence, and strengthen failure. Participants will work together in this hands on session to breakout of their own comfort zone and uncover the unlimited possibilities!
I have taught kindergarten for over a decade and have loved every moment I've spent with my more than 200 children! They are the reason I teach!I earned my masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have endorsements in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Reading. I... Read More →
http://westsidepersonalized.com/podcast/music-as-a-choice-option-for-demonstrating-mastery-ep-04/">Allison Pontious has been an educator for twelve years. She is part of Westside's eMerge technology team and supports her school's technology use in the classroom. Allison has presented... Read More →
Friday November 2, 2018 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Ruby 6Younes Conference Center
This session will dive into DQ world - a free resource chosen by DFI (Digital Futures Initiative) to cover elementary digital citizenship. It is a very involved online game, with optional workbook, handouts, and teacher lessons to help guide 8-12 year olds through DQ world (referring to digital, emotional intelligence.) Also included is a full parent academy lesson if needed.
This session will cover how to use the Nebraska OER Commons Hub, a new tool for teachers in Nebraska. OER or Open Education Resources are educational resources available through public domain or open licensing. OER can include whole courses, textbooks, lessons and other materials for teacher use. The best thing is they are no cost to educators. You will also learn how to add your own content into the Hub so you can share your great resources with other Nebraska teachers. This will include tips for making sure you have incorporated accessibility features as well as many other tips for OER use in the classroom and with other teachers. Bring your device and join the Nebraska OER hub today!
Digital Learning Director, Nebraska Department of Education
Dorann Avey serves as an education leader currently serving as the Digital Learning Director for the Nebraska Department of Education. In her role, she not only spearheads digital learning initiatives but also holds the position of PK – 12 School Library Education Specialist. Before... Read More →
Friday November 2, 2018 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 3Younes Conference Center
Take your students on a virtual journey across the world and connect it to your content area! Using a mixture of docs, sheets, forms, maps, and others, create an engaging unit or activity for your students where they complete tasks or challenges and race to the end! This is appropriate for all age levels and content areas.
