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Google Classroom: Beyond the Basics
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You’ve been using Classroom for a while now...what’s next? This session will help you take Classroom to a whole NEW level. Explore the latest features and add-ons and check out some new work-arounds for common classroom trouble spots. Get more done with Classroom than you ever imagined!
GAFE account required. |
Jeremy Badiner was a classroom teacher (grades 3-5) for 15 years before becoming an Instructional Technology Coach for Gull Lake Community Schools. Jeremy is a Google Certified Innovator & Trainer, Apple Education Trainer, DEN Star/LC, Common Sense Certified Educator, EdTech Mentor, ClassDojo Mentor, as well as a self-proclaimed Tech Geek.
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Using Technology to Craft Better Student Projects
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A well-designed project does not require extensive drawing and other art skills. Workshop participants will be guided through hands-on activities which should improve craftsmanship and heighten awareness to take away the mystery of good composition. Raise the quality of student projects through the use of guided practice, electronic performance scales, design principles, and technology applications. Lettering, page layout, photography, and video best practices will be explored.
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Susan Smith holds a BA in painting and art education from Xavier University and an MA in secondary education from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She currently serves as the art department chairperson at Mercy High School. She has been involved with art and technology instruction and curriculum design at Mercy for several years. She has also contributed to Mercy's Apple Distinguished School applications.
Carol Rife has taught art for 16 years at Mercy High School, and earned her BS Ed from Bowling Green State University. As an art teacher at Mercy, she has taught the Design Foundations class for the last five years, Art Foundations, Ceramics, Drawing, and Jewelry. Carol is certified in Art K-12, Elementary K-8, and Reading. |
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If You Can’t Make It In Keynote…You Don’t Need It.
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Simply creating beautiful presentations is one of the least interesting things you can do with Keynote. You can also use it to create animations, custom clipart, infographics, add captions to photos to tell a story, or create interactive elements for your students.
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Steve Dickie
has been teaching since fall of 2000 and is now the Director of Instructional Technology at Divine Child High School. His primary responsibility is to work with teachers and students to support the iPad program at Divine Child. He has presented at local, state, and national conferences. |
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BLOXELS: Storytelling and Video Game Design
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Ever wonder how to make your own video game? With the focus on storytelling, kids create video games with Bloxels! Learners develop creative potential as they gain understanding of design logic and demonstrate their understanding of content areas. This hands-on session provides the opportunity to create your own video game!
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Michael Medvinsky
is a Digital Thinking Coach / Instructional Technology Integrator at University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Currently working in education, with an engineering and music background, he advocates for the importance of transparent technology integration, sharing ideas and connecting through social media, and global collaboration into a student centered learning environment. |