GWAEA Instructional Tech Update
to ensure success for all learners
21st Century Learning Institute 2014-15 Year 1 Applications are now open!
Participants will engage in a variety of activities to enhance teaching and learning through the use of technology, including productivity software, multimedia tools, the Internet, peripherals, and Web 2.0 tools. Also, participants will build knowledge of the Iowa Core Curriculum and 21st Century Technology Skills.
Looking for Learning in the Digital Classroom- Just because the laptops are open doesn't mean learning is occurring!
Grant Wood AEA is hosting Jeff Utecht (ITEC 2013 Keynote) on March 5th from 1-3:30pm
Cedar Rapids Educational Learning and Support Center
2500 Edgewood Rd NW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
Learn More about Jeff: http://www.jeffutecht.com/
Jeff Utecht is an educational technology consultant, educator and author. Over the past 10 years, Jeff has taught at International Schools in the Middle East and Asia. Moving from a classroom teacher into technology facilitator roles and administrative positions, Jeff began sharing his passion for learning via his blog The Thinking Stick. In 2007, he was invited to create an innovative conference focusing on learning and technology; the Learning 2.0 Conference was initiated. In 2010 Jeff was invited to present at the first TEDx conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
iPadU: Slide to Unlock Learning
Building Bridges: An Assistive Technology Conference
Building Bridges will provide an opportunity to see first hand the latest in assistive technologies (AT), practices, and services for school-age students with disabilities. This AT conference will serve as a unique opportunity for professionals, parents, administrators and service providers to exchange and gather information on the current status and assistive technology tools available for consideration.
More Technology Integration PD
- Collaborative Learning: Social Media and Learning in the Classroom
- Making Movies in an iPad Classroom
- Integration Strategies for Your Classroom Using Google Apps
- How to Automate Your Classroom with Google Apps Scripts
- Flip Your Classroom
- Creating a Blended Learning Environment
- 3D Printing in the Classroom
- How to Automate Your Classroom with Google Apps Scripts
ITEC Eastern Iowa Student Tech Fair
ITEC sponsors three regional student technology fairs each spring. The technology fairs offer K-12 students an opportunity to showcase technology-based projects created as part of their instructional curriculum in their schools.