FCHS Technology Conference Sessions

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Building Content Specific Student Vocabulary
(302)
We will examine using Vocabulary.com and iMovie to help teachers help their students build and master content specific vocabulary. During this session, teachers will practice using these engaging learning tools. / /
Using Excel to Analyze Student Data
(504)
Find out how to analyze student performance using a versatile spreadsheet program. / /
Creating your Professional Learning Network (PLN)
(Courtroom – 814)
Learn how to harness the power of Twitter to create a Professional Learning Network. / /
Using Edmodo in a Digital Classroom
(803)
Find out how to use Edmodo as a way to connect with your students & parents. / /
Tech Tools for Student Presentations: Level 1
(303)
Smore in an online application that makes digital flyers and Prezi is a presentation tool that allows students to present thematically and in a creative format. Learn how to create these types of presentations so students can too! / /
The Flipped Class Experience
(LMC)
In this session teachers will get to learn about the flipped class model by participating in a flipped class lesson! Teachers who sign up for this session will be given a link to a brief video about the purpose and process of the flipped class to watch before coming to the session. This will prepare them for the session and give them a window into the requirements of the flipped class. The session will proceed to engage teachers with the flipped class model and allow them to ask questions and discuss how the model could be adapted to fit their class or subject matter. / /
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Get Your Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
(603)
Find out how to become Microsoft Certified. Get the most out of the Microsoft Office Suite and learn advanced features in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access to enhance your instructional strategies in the classroom. Find out how you can become MS certified and add this credential to your portfolio. / /
Teacher Web Pages
(510)
Learn how to set up your own teacher website and see the benefits of having your own webpage. / /
Using Flashy Tools to Collect the Best of the Web (107)
Find out how you and your students can collect, manage and highlight web media, including websites, images, and videos. You will explore tools such as Thinglink, Learnist, and Scoop It. /
Kahoot
(304)
Teachers will be presented with an overview of the online game platform, Kahoot. Teachers will make their own “Kahoot”, learn how to search for one, learn the advantages and disadvantages of using this platform, and learn how to access reports and share material with other teachers. Applicable for all subject areas. / /
Tech Tools for Student Presentations: Level 2
(107)
Easy tools for students to present in the classroom using iPads. /
Going Paperless
(312)
Learn how to take your classroom completely paperless through online quizzes, handouts, assignment submission, even automatic grading! / /
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Assessment Made Easy with Socrative
(806)
Entrance tickets, quizzes, reviews, and exit tickets are made easy with socrative. / /
Utilizing Google for Virtual Information Storage (Google Docs/Forms/Drive)
(216)
Harnessing the power of Google to enhance information retrieval and collaboration. With Google, both students and teachers can access and work collaboratively on documents anywhere! / /
Using Outside Resources To Fund Your Technology Needs In Your Classroom
(507)
Teachers will examine a variety of sources to help them fund their technology needs in the classroom. / /
Promethean Level 2
(606)
This training will review some basic steps as it leads into covering the various browsers in ActivInspire software. We will go through the menu bar covering commands as new ideas are presented on the use of a variety tools that can add interest and student-involvement in your learning plan. You will walk away with ideas on how to add a few simple step and make your lesson fun and interactive. / /
Google Hangouts
(LMC)
Learn how to set up and facilitate a Google Hangout in order to videoconference from your computer with anyone anywhere around the globe. Google Hangout works on computers, Android, and Apple devices. / /

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