PROGRAM - TCEA

2011 Convention & Exposition
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shop and coach them through
the advanced features in the
software.
Share | All | K-12
Presentation
1 CPE Hrs
111136 Ballroom B
At the Intersection of 21st Century
Skills, STEM, and Robotics
Jennifer Flood, Bastrop ISD
With robotics as an avenue of
learning, students will acquire
the 21st century and STEM skills
needed to build a stronger and
brighter future.
Share | All | K-12
Round Table
1 CPE Hrs
WEDNESDAY
10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
110278 Room 9B
Add 21st Century Touch to Your
Elementary Classroom
Christopher Carnes, Houston ISD
The iPod touch, iPad, and a touch
of 3D technology can all function
as an important educational tool.
Move beyond the “wow” factor
into a real understanding of
what these might offer inside an
elementary classroom.
Share | All | Elementary
(PreK-5)
BYOD-Mobile Device Workshop;
MAC | z $50
1.5 CPE Hrs
110960 Room ML6
Think Outside the Box
J Jennifer Wagner, Jenuine Tech
What happens when creataive
ideas and technology collide in
the classroom What you will find
is a classroom filled with energy,
opportunities, and adventures
galore. Come prepared to think
outside of the box (formerly
known as a classroom) and walk
away with ideas, suggestions, and
a game plan for your classroom
beginning today!
Collaborate | All | Elementary
(PreK-5)
Intimate Learning Session
1.5 CPE Hrs
111021 Room ML7
Know Your TRS Pension Facts
Jerald Reiner, AXA Advisors, LLC
It’s never too early to learn about
TRS and plan for your future. This
session will cover the basics of
the TRS options, including questions
on social security.
Learn | All | All Levels
Intimate Learning Session
110425 Room 19B
Moving into the Metaverse: Education
in Virtual Worlds
Valerie Hill, Lewisville ISD
A panel of educators and librarians
who are working in virtual
worlds will discuss personal experiences,
along with predictions
for integrating immersive learning
environments into a school
setting.
Collaborate | All | All Levels
Panel
1.5 CPE Hrs
110297 Room 18D
Closing the Loop with Authentic
Assessment
Craig Morton, Texas Tech
University
This presentation will inform participants
on how to utilize electronic-based,
authentic assessment
to measure learning gains
for curricular and co-curricular
self-improvement, accreditation,
and resource allocation.
Lead | All | High School (9-12),
University
Presentation
1.5 CPE Hrs
110919 Room 18B
Yes! Everyone Bring Your
Computers, No More Books!
Luis Morales, SMART
Technologies
We will duplicate a 1:1 environment
where all students have a
computer and demonstrate how
the entire class can work collaboratively.
We will create, teach,
learn, and assess using SMART
Classroom Suite.
Learn | All | All Levels
Presentation
1.5 CPE Hrs
110372 Room 17A
No Limits to Learning: Timeless
Technology Integration for Math,
ELA, Science, and Social Studies
Jennifer Engels, La Porte ISD
Come see samples of our favorite
four core subject integration
ideas for all elementary levels
using a variety of software. Templates
on CDs will be provided.
Learn | All | Elementary
(PreK-5)
Presentation
1.5 CPE Hrs
WEDNESDAY
10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
110979 Room 8A
Getting to Know My iPad
J Michael K. Butler, College of
Education University of Missouri-
St. Louis
The iPad is the hottest tablet on
the market today. Make sure you
get the most out of this exciting
and powerful piece of technology
that can go almost anywhere
with you. Attendees will review
applications UM-St. Louis have
found to be very useful and why
these apps are our favorite. Have
your fingers ready as we start to
explore all the areas of the iPad
including the settings, sharing
of files, images, to do lists, and
No Limits—Technology Beyond Imagination