Alternate Classrooms * ( Mirage ( D110 )) - Chancy Smith / Stacy Needham Are you tired of creating PowerPoints ? Do you want some different ways to deliver information to your students ? We will discuss ways of using a web camera , social networks , and websites in your classroom in order to help reach all students or even " flip " their studies .
WOW Engaged Students * ( Bellagio ( F110 )) - Dr . Peirson As Emeril would say , “ Bam we kicked it up a notch !” How do you kick it up a notch in your classroom with your students ? How do you motivate them to be in charge of their own learning ? How do you just have fun teaching while students have fun learning ? These are all questions that lead us all to the same answer of engaging lessons lead to engaged students . Come join us while we do a quick review of the design qualities and we brainstorm ways to kick our lessons up a notch . Bring a few of your successful lessons to share out with the Boyd family . Also , please bring a few lessons that need to be kicked up a notch during this coming school year . Come to this session and prepare to be WOW ’ ed !
Classroom & Time Management * ( Venetian ( L211 )) - Nell Stortz
We will look at making a plan to efficiently use your school time to get everything done . Organizing your before and after school time and conference period can make a huge difference in what you are able to accomplish . We will also look at classroom procedures that help to streamline your work .
Writing Across Curriculum * ( Mirage ( D110 )) - Chancy Smith / Betty McCollum What does a writing assignment look like in your classroom ? Writing doesn ' t always mean students have to produce five page essays . We will introduce you to some resources that we have right here on campus that can help you in your classroom . We will also show you some activities that no matter what subject you teach , you can find a way to incorporate these lessons with minimal effort !
Dealing with Difficult Adults * ( Star Dust ( L106 )) - McDaniel / Sherry Wichman So , you ’ re under attack in a parent conference and have no way out ! What should you do ? Or perhaps you ’ re sitting in the lounge and you ’ re fed up with negative ninny in the corner who is never happy about ANYTHING ! What to do … what to do ? Suppose you receive an email from a disgruntled parent , time stamped at 2 a . m ., in ALL CAPS , calling you the worst example of a teacher they ’ ve ever known . When and how will you respond ? Come to this very informative session and receive the best training ever on how to respond accordingly when dealing with difficult adults . This will prove to be quite valuable and if anyone should know how to properly respond to such situations ….. it ’ s your presenter . Come one …. come all !
iPad Class Use * ( Venetian ( L211 )) - Sherry Wichman / Nell Stortz Use your iPad to run your classroom . We will look at apps and software such as Doceri and Reflector to help with presentation , as well as ways to use your iPad to assist with classroom management and organization .
iPad Apps * ( Monte Carlo ( H123 )) - Javonna Bass iPad apps can simplify your life and revolutionize your classroom . Whether you are new to apps or an old pro , you will be exposed to the latest , most useful additions to the market . In addition , you ' ll have open discussion with your peers about some of their most useful apps along with hands-on practice .
Safari Montage / United Streaming * ( Treasure Island ( J101 )) - Shana Cobbs / Sheila Frink Two resources all students and teachers have access to 24 / 7 . They contain over 9,500 videos and 17,195 images all copyright compliant , aligned with State and National Standards , engaging and able to view in segments . SAFARI Montage CreationStation ® is an easy-to-use integrated module that enables