Secondary

Flipping Your Classroom

Posted by Rachel on February 3, 2017
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45 min Session
Audience Focus:  Everyone

Flipping your classroom turns the idea of a traditional classroom upside down.  Students watch lecture videos at home and then complete practice work in the class.  I was one of those students who attended traditional classrooms and when I would go home, I would pull out my homework and work until I was eventually stuck on problems and I would go back to school with my homework only partially completed or done wrong.  In the flipped classroom, students still get the content discussion through the video lectures as homework, however, have the teacher at their disposal when they are working on mastery of the material.  In this session, I will share what I have learned in flipping my classroom. Copresented by Melinda Clark.


oie_oie_trim_image-11Jo Ann Spurr

Science Teacher / Robotics Instructor
North Vermillion Jr/Sr High School

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Twitter-icon-2 @joaspurr

Jo Ann currently teaches chemistry, physics, and earth space at North Vermillion Jr/Sr High school. as well as robotics and automation for WRCTE.  She has been teaching for 20+ years and has implemented a “Flipped Classroom” in many of courses for  approximately last 5 years.  Jo Ann is eager to share what she has learned about what works and what doesn’t with those who are thinking about converting to a flipped classroom.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving with BreakoutEDU

Posted by Rachel on February 1, 2017
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45 min Session
Audience Focus:  Everyon

Breakout EDU is a challenging, highly-interactive activity/game which requires participants to embrace or experience the 4 Cs- collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. The 4 Cs are critical skills for our 21st Century learners as they leave our classrooms and progress toward becoming more and more college-and-career ready.

oie_oie_trim_image-2Chad LeDune

Science Teacher & Tech Integration Coach
Southwest School Corporation

oie_transparent (6) cledune@swest.k12.in.us
Twitter-icon-2 @Mr_LeDune

Chad began teaching in 2003.  In the fall of 2014, Chad was selected by the Indiana Department of Education as one of 25 teachers to be on a STEM curriculum writing team that wrote lessons utilizing new technology.  Through this experience he met his fellow EdTech Heroes.  And through EdTech Heroes, Chad has found a new passion.  This new passion is sharing his techniques and educational ideology with fellow educators.  He lists as his superpowers integrating meaningful tech into his classroom, energizing students through project based learning, and ridding the world of boring PD one conference at a time.

Homework That Works

Posted by Rachel on January 31, 2017
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45 min Session
Audience Focus:  Everyone

Rosedale Elementary has created a successful homework policy based on research and best practice. Rosedale’s student homework completion rate is now at 92%. During this session, participants will gain insight into how the plan was designed, type of assignments, accountability for students and staff, and successful grading policies.  Co-presented with Rachel Loomis, 5th Grade Teacher.


oie_oie_trim_image-10Diana Spence

Principal
Rosedale Elementary Schools

oie_transparent (6) spenced@swparke.k12.in.us

Diana earned her Educational Specialist Degree from Indiana State University. She has been an elementary administrator for 10 years. Diana began her teaching career at SWP and after earning her administrator’s license, moved to Southeast Fountain Schools serving as Assistant Principal for three years and then as Principal.  In 2014 Diana returned to Southwest Parke as the Principal at Rosedale Elementary. Her passion for doing what is right for kids drives her decision making.  Rosedale’s goal is to help guide students to becoming respectful and responsible young people.

Infusing Computer Science – How To Fit In The New Standards

Posted by Rachel on January 30, 2017
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45 min session
Audience Focus:  Everyone

As a classroom teacher or administrator are you looking for ways to incorporate the new 2016 computer science standards into your classroom or school curriculum?  We will explore a variety of ideas that are quick to implement and can utilize existing class time and resources.  Leave this session with a plan and links to resources.

oie_oie_trim_image-6Tona Gardner

Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Integration
South Putnam Community Schools

oie_transparent (6) tgardner@sputnam.k12.in.us
Twitter-icon-2 @TonaGardner
websiteicon http://sputnamtechnology.weebly.com/

As the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Integration at South Putnam Community Schools I spend a majority of my time with teachers and administrators, but one of my favorite days so far this school year involved playing Kahoot! with fifth graders. As a 16-year educator, I know classrooms are where it all happens. It was for treating students with respect and encouraging curiosity that I received the Battey National Educator Award in 2014. I have a Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology from Purdue University, and I have a perspective shaped by years in the classroom and then as a licensed library media specialist.

Digital Citizenship & Issues We Face in 1:1 Classrooms

Posted by Rachel on January 27, 2017
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45 min Session
Audience Focus:  Secondary

I will be focusing on the need for students to utilize good digital citizenship with the use of technology today and the potential impacts their decisions can have on their future. I will also examine issues faced by teachers in the 1:1 classroom.

oie_oie_trim_image-4Adam Tyler

Agriculture Teacher
Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School

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Twitter-icon-2 @RPFFA_Tyler

Adam is in his 5th year teaching at Riverton Parke Jr / Sr High School, where he teaches both junior high and high school agriculture classes. He is a teacher-leader who has been using PBL and working towards integrating technology into all aspects of his teaching and in his classroom.

Teaching Reading & Writing with Kristina Smekens’ Material

Posted by Rachel on January 24, 2017
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45 min Session
Audience Focus:  Elementary, Secondary

In this session, we will be looking at different materials that Kristina Smekens uses to teach reading and writing.  We will look at books, materials, and watch videos to give you an idea of how her engaging lessons work. I will share how I’ve incorporated Smekens methods into my 5th and 7th grade Language Arts classrooms.  

oie_oie_trim_image-3Whitney Tharp

5th Grade Teacher
Rosedale Elementary

oie_transparent (6) tharpw@swparke.k12.in.us
Twitter-icon-2 @RP_Tharp

I have taught language arts for 3 years at the elementary and middle school levels.  During that time, I have been to two conferences by Kristina Smekens.  After leaving the first conference I attended, I immediately started using her lessons and materials in my classroom!  The students stay engaged and love the different types of writing lessons we do.

The 8 C’s of Project Based Learning with Tech

Posted by Rachel on January 24, 2017
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45 min Session
Audience Focus:  Elementary, Secondary

The 4 C’s are a popular topic around education these days.  I think we can do better!!  Let’s integrate some technology into Project Based Learning and watch our classrooms transform.  This engaging and exciting session will not only address the 4 C’s but introduce 4 more C’s that you can provide for your students through technology and Project Based Learning.  Don’t miss out on this chance to learn the benefits, project ideas, popular methods, and tech tools needed to excite your students through PBL.

oie_oie_trim_image-2Chad LeDune

Science Teacher & Tech Integration Coach
Southwest School Corporation

oie_transparent (6) cledune@swest.k12.in.us
Twitter-icon-2 @Mr_LeDune

Chad began teaching in 2003.  In the fall of 2014, Chad was selected by the Indiana Department of Education as one of 25 teachers to be on a STEM curriculum writing team that wrote lessons utilizing new technology.  Through this experience he met his fellow EdTech Heroes.  And through EdTech Heroes, Chad has found a new passion.  This new passion is sharing his techniques and educational ideology with fellow educators.  He lists as his superpowers integrating meaningful tech into his classroom, energizing students through project based learning, and ridding the world of boring PD one conference at a time.