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Instructional Technology Coach, DeForest Area School District
Christine Rybak Sellek is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and a Technology Coach at the DeForest Area School District since 2010. Prior to that, she was a middle school science and communications teacher for 16 years.
We will learn how to keep our students and ourselves safe from online scams, schemes, predators, viruses, and malware and how to create strong passwords.
Instructional Technology Coach, DeForest Area School District
Christine Rybak Sellek is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and a Technology Coach at the DeForest Area School District since 2010. Prior to that, she was a middle school science and communications teacher for 16 years.
Tuesday August 2, 2016 10:00am - Wednesday August 3, 2016 11:15am
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Technology Coordinator, DeForest Area School District
Learning Information Systems Coordinator for DeForest Area Schools. Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) and Raspberry Pi Certified Educator, which just means I am totally comfortable with ambiguity.
Technology Coordinator, DeForest Area School District
Learning Information Systems Coordinator for DeForest Area Schools. Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) and Raspberry Pi Certified Educator, which just means I am totally comfortable with ambiguity.
Fifth Grade Teacher, DeForest Area School District
This is my 25th year as a fifth grade science teacher. My PPG is to incorporate technology into my science curriculum. I have produced several movie trailers to introduce all our science units using the I-Movie app. The movie trailers really help motivate/excite about learning... Read More →
You've seen the 3D printer in action. Maybe, you've downloaded and printed something from Thingiverse. In this session we'll explore how to use TinkerCad to design and create objects that can be 3D printed.
If you have never attended professional development focused on your English learners, this is the session for you. We will learn about language proficiency and what that means for students in school. Practical strategies that can be applied from day 1 will be discussed.
Want to try something new and exciting in your classroom? Are you and your students ready to think outside of the educational box? Then check this out! Breakout EDU is a revolutionary game based learning experience that is sweeping the nation both personally and professionally and can be adapted to fit every content area. This version of a treasure hunt teaches resourcefulness, creativity, teamwork, and much more. Join us, but be ready for an adventure!
Instructional Technology Coach, DeForest Area School District
Christine Rybak Sellek is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and a Technology Coach at the DeForest Area School District since 2010. Prior to that, she was a middle school science and communications teacher for 16 years.
Are you aware of the educational achievement gaps in Wisconsin and DeForest? We will begin looking at resources out there to help us begin to know how to tackle this huge educational and social issue.
BYOD tips and tricks- from classroom management to ideas to use with curriculum, you will walk away with many resources and tools for the upcoming year!
I am an 8th grade Spanish teacher at DeForest Area Middle School. I have many loves, such as technology, cultures, and the arts. I am always ready to lend a helping hand or try something new.
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Ignight a passion for learning in your students by giving them a choice! In this session you will learn how to implement Genius Hour/20% Time/Passion Projects/Innovation Hour into your classroom. Ideas for managing students and projects, as well as ideas for ways to have students present their learning to their peers. There will be whole-group time and breakouts by elementary, middle school, and high school.
Family & Consumer Science Teacher, DeForest Area School District
I am a member of TILT & enjoy learning/trying new things related to technology. I have a Google Site for my classroom (hint: where all of our recipes are located) and my students often use iMovie, iPads, and VoiceThread. Something dorky about me is that I secretly love desktop computers... Read More →
Learn how to help your students showcase their creativity and demonstrate reading, writing, and media skills across all curricular areas. Applicable to teachers of 3rd and up, and specialists K-12
Learn about a fun and safe way for your students to express themselves! In this session, you will discover the wonders of blogging with students and set-up your own Kid Blog site.
Want to try something new and exciting in your classroom? Are you and your students ready to think outside of the educational box? Then check this out! Breakout EDU is a revolutionary game based learning experience that is sweeping the nation both personally and professionally and can be adapted to fit every content area. This version of a treasure hunt teaches resourcefulness, creativity, teamwork, and much more. Join us, but be ready for an adventure!
Attendees will learn why a Google Site can be a great tool for their classroom. We will go through the process of how to create a Google Site and attendees will have time to try this out for themselves. This is for the person who has never used Google Sites or for the person who wants a refresher course.
Family & Consumer Science Teacher, DeForest Area School District
I am a member of TILT & enjoy learning/trying new things related to technology. I have a Google Site for my classroom (hint: where all of our recipes are located) and my students often use iMovie, iPads, and VoiceThread. Something dorky about me is that I secretly love desktop computers... Read More →
Move peer reviews beyond "that was good" or "good paper." Move students beyond the fear of offending their peers. Help them develop the skill of constructive criticism by giving them anonymity and direct instruction on giving feedback. In addition, you can even pair writers so that each has something to learn from the other.
In this session, you will learn about different types, uses, and tips on how to make tutorials for your students. This session will be set up into three main sections: What are types of tutorials I can use in my class, what types of equipment do I need to make a tutorial, and finally, how do I make and post a tutorial for student use.
My background is in Art Education, and I have been teaching at Deforest Middle School for 17 years. My hobbies are painting and crocheting. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family! This is my first time teaching a session to adults, so I'm excited and nervous at the... Read More →
Turnitin.com is more than just a check for plagiarism. Use Turnitin.com as a tool to offer a real audience for your students. Create discussions that are anonymous, or not, in which students write to one another outside of the classroom. And the best thing, students don't even have to be in the same class or share the same teacher.
In this session participants will learn how to effectively search for information using Google Search, check the credibility of websites, and cite sources. We will look at resources for teaching these skills to students as well as resources for students for citing sources.
Looking for a way to increase students' background knowledge? Guide your students individually with a mini webquest. Tips on how to create one and time to work.
Want to try something new and exciting in your classroom? Are you and your students ready to think outside of the educational box? Then check this out! Breakout EDU is a revolutionary game based learning experience that is sweeping the nation both personally and professionally and can be adapted to fit every content area. This version of a treasure hunt teaches resourcefulness, creativity, teamwork, and much more. Join us, but be ready for an adventure!
