Iowa 1:1 Institute 2015

The Ultimate Evidence of Learning is Creation. But how can we make creation a greater part of the work that we do? This session will explore the many possible avenues for creative student expression made possible with the technology, some philosophical and practical barriers to achieving this, as well as ways to create a CULTURE of creation in your school or classroom.

Supercharge your school (or individual) social media accounts with tips and tricks that are designed to maximize your use of social media networks. Learn how to extend your reach, tell a better story, manage multiple accounts, save valuable time, and find great content to share with others. Discover social media secrets that will help you stand out from the crowd, and learn the strategies that lead to success.

Learn how one twenty-one year veteran principal made a conscientious decision to set a personal goal for himself to become more of a connected learner through the use of social media tools in order to grow a more meaningful network, expand his knowledge of available resources to share with his team and staff, and to gain greater insight on educational topics in order to be able to teach others. By doing so, it has opened up other opportunities to explore and develop as an educator and as a leader.

What can you expect to see when the technology fades into the background and learning takes center stage? This session showcases technology-rich classrooms and the evidence of student learning you can expect to see when everyone has access to a Chromebook.

In this session, participants will learn how to use a variety of digital tools and content to do just that...Connect, Collaborate and Create! Shannon McClintock Miller and Rachel Langenhorst will tell stories, show a number of amazing digital tools and content, and give lots of real-life examples that worked for her in the library and classroom. You will walk away with a rich tool box filled with things you can put into practice with teachers and students.