TIES2013

=TIES 2013 Educational Technology Conference=

Assessing and Reflecting on Learning Using an iPad - 3 Hour Preconference Sunday, December 15 • 8:30am - 11:30am

Evaluating student learning can be as simple as a click of a button by collecting assessments digitally. From digital exit cards to formal summative assessments, the iPad helps teachers take the pulse of student learning. Elements of the iPad also let students both complete their work and reflect on their learning. Come learn some strategies for assessing students and helping them to reflect on their work. Participants should bring their own iPad.

Build Literacy Success with Technology - 3 Hour Preconference Sunday, December 15 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Come learn ways iPads and other digital tools can be used in literacy instruction. You'll discover how to use an iPad to read and define text for struggling readers; how to create, capture and store quickwrites for future publication; and how to enhance two-column notes, summarization, collaborative writing and fluency checks with technology. You will walk away with practical solutions to use in your classroom. Bring a wi-fi enabled device.

IGNITE! Technology-Enhanced Professional Development Monday, December 16 • 1:30pm - 2:20pm

Four presenters have eight minutes and 25 slides advancing every 20 seconds to share their excitement and ignite yours for technology-enhanced professional development. Join this energetic, fast-paced session to be inspired to learn more.

Build Literacy Success with Technology - Breakout Session Tuesday, December 17 • 12:15pm - 1:05pm

Literacy does not need to take a back seat once technology is introduced to the classroom. Strong literacy skills still foster success in all areas of academics. Come learn some ways iPads and other digital tools can be used hand-in-hand with literacy instruction.