Descriptions of the sessions follow. (Note that the times listed are EASTERN so subtract 1 hour for our CENTRAL time.)
Free Assessment Tools for Classrooms Using One-To-One Technology
Saturday, May 04, 2013 @ 9:00:00 AM EDT
If you are fortunate enough to have one-to-one technology in your classroom, you are likely using a variety of learning tools, but are you making full use of time-saving assessment tools? This webinar will provide an overview of different iPad apps and online resources that can be used for assessing students on their iPads (in a classroom that has 1:1 technology). Join Monica Burns as she shares free assessment resources that are customizable and can be used before, during, and after a daily lesson or unit.
Everything Apps for the Middle School and High School Educator
Saturday, May 04, 2013 @ 10:00:00 AM EDT
Everywhere you look, people are talking about mobile learning devices. How can you use these devices and their apps to assist you with day-to-day instruction and for immediate and mobile assessments? Come learn how you can harness the power of this exciting new technology to better meet the needs of ALL of the students in your classroom. Join Naomi Harm for this exciting, fast paced look into the world of Everything Apps for 6-12 grade educators! She will share a variety of options for using mobile technologies for the following areas: Communication/Task Reminders/Assessments Audio and Video CMS and LMS Mobile Reading/Writing/Notetaking Science and Math History and Foreign Language Polling and Phlogging QR Codes Virtual Fieldtrips Cloud Storage
20 MORE Free iPad Apps Educators Can’t Live Without!
Saturday, May 04, 2013 @ 11:00:00 AM EDT
There are thousands of free iPad Apps out there, but finding the perfect ones for you can be tough. I’ve spent hours searching for the best-of-the- best, free iPad Apps for Educators, and I’m sharing all of them with you in this webinar!
This webinar is an update of the presentation, “20 Free iPad Apps Educators Can’t Live Without”, done in the same style and with 100% NEW Apps! Discover a multitude of free apps for professional development, cross-curricular activities, and every area of the core curriculum. BONUS: No note-taking will be necessary. Every attendee will receive a free eBook with the information covered in the webinar.
10+ Offline Activities to do with an iPad
Saturday, May 04, 2013 @ 12:00:00 PM EDT
iPads offer great opportunities for our students to learn hands-on in engaging activities. They can explore, create, experiment, analyze, and think critically with various apps and tools provided by the iPad. In this session, join Shelly Terrell as she shares cool creation apps that work offline, as well as activities that use the video recording, audio recording, note taking, and photo taking features of the iPad. These activities will get your students engaged, motivated, and moving while they learn!
How To Get The Most From the Teacher Learning Community
Saturday, May 04, 2013 @ 1:00:00 PM EDT
Whether you are just getting started, or have been with us since the beginning, learn how to get the most out of your Teacher Learning Community Membership. The Community has so much to offer educators… from live webinars, free resources, online courseware, collaboration, and much more. Come learn our secret tips on how to become a networked educator and unlock your full potential within The Community. Have a question about your membership? We’ll answer all attendee questions in this casual webinar designed to help you get the most out of your Teacher Learning Community Membership.
Elementary Math and Reading Apps That Align to Common Core
Saturday, May 04, 2013 @ 2:00:00 PM EDT
Would you like to engage your elementary students with Math and Reading apps that align to Common Core? Or do you already have some favorite Math or Reading apps, but aren’t sure if or how they align to the Common Core Standards? This webinar will present an overview of several apps and look at how they align to various Common Core Standards for Math and Reading. Join Melissa Mann as she shares apps applicable for K-6 teachers and students.
Use Your iPad to Share Resources, Collaborate, and Eliminate Paperwork
Saturday, May 04, 2013 @ 3:00:00 PM EDT
Like many educators, do you have lots of great resources you’d like to share with your colleagues or students, but aren’t sure of the best way to go about it? We will show you how to share files, collaborate with colleagues, and go paperless with this free app and 2 gigabytes of free online storage. Dropbox allows you to share and edit files remotely, making your iPad the paperless tool you’ve been looking for. We will cover how to integrate Dropbox with apps like GoodReader, share files and resources with colleagues, allow students to digitally turn in assignments, and gain up to 8 gigabytes of extra free storage.
If you have an iPad with the app, feel free to have it handy during the webinar.
Tips for Navigating the iOS App Store
Saturday, May 04, 2013 @ 4:00:00 PM EDT
As simple as it may sound, navigating the App Store is sometimes a bit confusing and tricky – especially for novice users. The App Store is slightly different on iTunes, iPods, iPhones, and iPads. Chris Casal will cover nuances such as multiple search results for an app and what a universal app is as opposed to one that isn’t (and why you might see both). He will also share tips for redeeming gift cards and using promotional codes, as well as discuss the general differences between the desktop iTunes version and the iOS version the App Store.