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.

Creating a Culture of Digital Citizenship in Your Classroom

Posted by Rachel on January 31, 2017
Posted in: Elementary, Leadership. Tagged: , , . Leave a comment

45 min Session
Audience Focus:  Elementary, Leadership

We will take a look at the opportunities and challenges your students face living and learning in an interconnected digital world. We will discuss specific steps you can take as their teacher to overcome the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities. And since teaching digital citizenship is most effective when it’s a community-based effort, we’ll look at ways you can support parents in guiding their children’s use of technology. Participants will be introduced to the Indiana K-8 standards addressing digital citizenship and the Common Sense Education Curriculum to support this work.

oie_oie_trim_image-7Michelle Green

eLearning Development Specialist
Indiana DOE, Office of eLearning

oie_transparent (6) mgreen@doe.in.gov
Twitter-icon-2 @mrg_3
websiteicon www.doe.in.gov/digcit

On and off the job, Michelle is a Champion of Digital Learners & Leaders.  Two projects she’s proud of starting since joining the IDOE include the #INeLearn Twitter Chat and the Hoosier Student Digital Leaders program #HSDLead. She also leads the work on digital citizenship education and would love to help you be certifiable (and yes, that’s a good thing).

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.

Hand Over the Steering Wheel: PBL in the Elementary Classroom

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

Project Based Learning is an open road to student-centered learning in your elementary classroom.  Handing over the steering wheel can sometimes be scary. Join us as we outline the basics of PBL, how to keep your students organized, and feel encouraged that you WILL come out on the other side excited for your next project!  Check out proven, classroom tested PBL projects that even the smallest of learners have successfully driven.  If kindergarten can do it, anyone can! Attendee note: there may be hands-on portions of this session if time allows. Co-presented with Brittany Banister.

oie_oie_trim_image-5Tiffany Copple

Digital Literacy Teacher
Scottsburg Middle School, SCSD2

oie_transparent (6) tcopple@scsd2.k12.in.us
Twitter-icon-2 @MrsCoppleSES
websiteicon www.2techieteachers.blogspot.com 

Tiffany Copple is a 6th grade digital literacy teacher at Scottsburg Middle School, an Apple Distinguised School in Indiana. She has 12 years of experience including 10 in the elementary.  Tiffany has a passion for inspiring creativity and critical thinking in her students.  Professionally, she works closely with the IN Office of eLearning on projects including digital curation and moderating the #INeLearn chat each month. Tiffany has spoken at national conferences such as ISTE and SDE’s iTeachK sharing the positive effects of student-driven learning in her classroom. Personally, she is wife and a mom of four, and enjoys traveling together as a family. 

STEMspired Learning for Elementary

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

The secret to growing future ready students is to allow them the time to explore, create, try, and even fail with support in the classroom.  Join us as we explore STEMspired activities that will be guaranteed to make every elementary student’s top ten list for the school year.  Success will never look the same again! Attendee note: this session will be a blend of hands-on activity and instruction.  Co-presented by Brittany Banister.

oie_oie_trim_image-5Tiffany Copple

Digital Literacy Teacher
Scottsburg Middle School, SCSD2

oie_transparent (6) tcopple@scsd2.k12.in.us
Twitter-icon-2 @MrsCoppleSES
websiteicon www.2techieteachers.blogspot.com 

Tiffany Copple is a 6th grade digital literacy teacher at Scottsburg Middle School, an Apple Distinguised School in Indiana. She has 12 years of experience including 10 in the elementary.  Tiffany has a passion for inspiring creativity and critical thinking in her students.  Professionally, she works closely with the IN Office of eLearning on projects including digital curation and moderating the #INeLearn chat each month. Tiffany has spoken at national conferences such as ISTE and SDE’s iTeachK sharing the positive effects of student-driven learning in her classroom. Personally, she is wife and a mom of four, and enjoys traveling together as a family.