TIES 2013 CONFERENCE TRANSFORMING PEDAGOGY WITH TECHNOLOGY
Visit http://ties2013.ties.k12.mn.us to register for the Conference or Pre-Conference Workshops. Saturday and Sunday Pre-Conference Workshops require additional paid registration.
What happens when 7,000 students get iPads? How did it happen? What were the challenges? Learn about Farmington Public School's journey and the work done in the middle school media centers to support this initiative.
Come learn from teacher leaders about the changes and successes experienced in going 1:1 in a large suburban public high school. We'll cover lessons learned, instructional improvements, electronic assessment and the impact on student experience. Examples of successful lessons and assessments will be shared.
I am having a BLAST back in the classroom after 10 years of Technology Integration at a building & district levels. Teaching in a 1:1, figuring out formative & summative assessment in a digital age, balancing parenting & classroom expectations and finding time for a little fly fishing... Read More →
Monday December 16, 2013 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Nicollet A
The flipped classroom has become a way for teachers to transform their role in the classroom and adopt well-established models of student-centered teaching. Come hear from a panel of experts in learning spaces, technology, and instruction address the opportunity we have to help teachers make this transition.
I'm a writer and educational consultant from Portland, Oregon, working to harness the power of teaching, learning, and storytelling to improve lives and transform communities. Recent projects have taken me across the United States and around the globe to support educators who are... Read More →
I am a former classroom teacher (middle school science) who transitioned into a technology integration role in 2006. My passions are collaboration and innovation in the hopes of helping teachers to shift their thinking towards creating more student-centered classrooms and schools... Read More →
Architect & Change Agent for Creative Learning Communities, Fielding Nair International
I'm on a life-long mission to freeing learners everywhere to direct their own learning, work collaboratively, and invent new solutions to change the world. Sketching on a tablet while video conferencing with team mates and clients is fun. I also love to go out to coffee in the morning... Read More →
Andy Pethan, high school math teacher. I believe learning should be fun, challenging, and managed by students. My current tools include PBL, flipping, hybrids, programming, lecture, peer instruction, and gamification.
Monday December 16, 2013 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Lakeshore C
Learn some tricks and ideas compiled from secondary educators who have been in a 1:1 iPad environment. Classroom management ideas, tips and tricks on the iPad, posters, student contracts and everyday innovative ideas will be shared.
Interim Superintendent of Schools, Farmington Area Public Schools
Principal at Farmington High School. Former high school math teacher, former K-12 math coach, former elementary principal. Passionate about Personalized Learning.
In today's world learning is personalized. Learners seek out environments that meet their learning needs, connect them with colleagues and experts, and foster collaboration. The Open Space Networking sessions provide conference attendees with the opportunity to start or continue important conversations, digest and explore new topics, and plan next steps with other passionate educators.
When I am not unpacking the ISTE Standards for Teachers and creating PD, you can find me speaking about digital citizenship, bullying and ostracism, or technology coaching. When I am away from my computer you will either find me speedskating, cooking, taking pictures or traveling... Read More →
The session will share the experiences and insights of the educators who designed a one-week iBooks Author “teacher academy.” The course featured expert instruction, hands-on practice, individualized coaching and product expectations.
Technology & Innovation Coach, Stillwater Public Schools
Innovation coaching is unique for each teacher. Grade level, content area, teaching style, interests, and context of experience affect choices and potentials. Amassing an arsenal of tools is not enough. Innovation is a continuous practice of applying skills and ingenuity to the... Read More →
Technology Coordinator, Carondelet Catholic School
I am the new technology integration specialist at Epiphany Catholic School, but spent 21 years in the classroom constantly striving to find ways to build technology into my English/Language Arts curriculum. My greatest educational desire is to make classroom technology use as easy... Read More →
State-approved online learning providers and Minnesota Department of Education staff will share their experiences using a digital portfolio based on standards to renew the approval of their online programs. Hear what they think about the process and how the resulting analysis can impact the quality of online programs.
Jo McClure has been the Director of the INFINITY Online program since its inception in 2008. She has served as a technology director at the local school level, technical support service staff in the manufacturing sector, as well as a K-6 physical education instructor and college... Read More →
Hear from a variety of districts across the state on WHY they chose the particular technology path they are on, along with their struggles and successes. Discussion will also include future technology directions that districts are considering. May contain commercial content
In today's world learning is personalized. Learners seek out environments that meet their learning needs, connect them with colleagues and experts, and foster collaboration. The Open Space Networking sessions provide conference attendees with the opportunity to start or continue important conversations, digest and explore new topics, and plan next steps with other passionate educators.
When I am not unpacking the ISTE Standards for Teachers and creating PD, you can find me speaking about digital citizenship, bullying and ostracism, or technology coaching. When I am away from my computer you will either find me speedskating, cooking, taking pictures or traveling... Read More →
