2015 Technology In-service
Tuesday, August 11th, 2015
Baldwin High School
9:30 Sessions
Close-Reading and Analysis on the iPad and Computer
Bonnie Butell-Huntoon, Language Arts Teacher, Baldwin High School
bbutell-huntoon@usd348.com
This session will focus on establishing a purpose for reading, assigning close-reading strategies, and assessing critical thinking. These strategies can be used in all subjects that require reading and can be modified for all ages, using mobile devices, computers, and available applications. This presentation will be directed toward upper elementary, middle school and high school. Room 203.
DIY Cell Phone/iPad Spectrometer
Nikki Burnett and Brant Brittingham, Science Teachers, Baldwin High School
nburnett@usd348.com, bbrittingham@usd348.com
Participants will build and take home a Do It Yourself Spectrometer that can be used with any smartphone and/or ipad. In this session, different light sources will be then analyzed. The lesson can be used in 4-12 grade classes and is based on the new NGSS standards with a focus on engineering design. Room 211.
E-Req
Cynde Frick, Director of Financial Operations, Baldwin City USD 348
cfrick@usd348.com
Electronic requisitions (E-Reqs) will replace paper requisitions this school year. Learn how to submit an E-Req and how to view the status of your requisitions. Cafeteria.
Greenbush Online Resources
Denise Grasso, Associate Executive Director, Southeast Kansas Education Service Center
denise.grasso@greenbush.org
Did you know you had access to over thousands of online resources through the Discovery Channel and NBCLearn? Full length videos, video segments, songs, pictures, tests, quizzes, lesson plans that you can use in your classroom with your students? This session will provide an overview of those resources with information on how to access them, as well as highlights of each resource. In addition, all of these resources can be accessed with one single log in and password, eliminating the need to remember several different passwords. New this year is the ability to create login information for your students, allowing them easier access to these resources as well. Room 215.
Google Classroom
Stacy Smith, Communications Arts Teacher, Baldwin High School
ssmith@usd348.com
Google Classroom ties together the other Google Tools for education and provides a convenient platform for assigning, collecting, and communicating information within class sections and groups. This tool is a great asset for teachers already using Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Gmail. Room 118.
SMART Interactive Monitors and Wireless Classroom Solutions
Bobby Cardwell, Kansas City Audio Video
bcardwell@kcav.com
This session will showcase the latest interactive flat panels from SMART, as well as highlight wireless solutions in the classroom. Room 106.
Using Dropbox in the Classroom
Jim Hartman, Science Teacher, Baldwin High School
jhartman@usd348.com
Dropbox is a convenient service for receiving and organizing student paperless assignments. We will discuss how to set up an account, enroll students, and the benefits of its use. Room 212.
Using iPads for More Than Just Fancy Flashcards
Lindsey Koehn, Tiffany Matthews, teachers at Valley Center Public Schools USD 262
lindsey.koehn@usd262.net
tiffany.matthews@usd262.net
There are many apps for the “drill and kill” of skills, but have you ever wondered how to use apps for more? In this session, you will explore several apps that focus on student creative creation, instead of using iPads as expensive flashcards. Featured apps are for all ages, all content areas, and allow for cross-curricular opportunities. Put away the “fancy flashcards” and open the world of creativity to stimulate student learning. Room 202.