NCTIES Recap
Great things seen and heard at NCTIES
Making IT Personal
While the focus of the organization is instructional technology (IT), it's important to remember that technology is defined as the application of scientific knowledge. So, NCTIEs' focus is really about the application of scientific knowledge about instruction. And, boy did they live up to that definition!
Here we will share some of the information we acquired at the conference, as well as some links to more information.
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Personalized Learning
Personalized Learning in a 21st Century Classroom
Presenter: Teena Martin, Guilford County Schools
Lande Brady, Guilford County Schools
Website: PLE Resource Center
Presentation: http://goo.gl/44TsQZNot The Same Old Song and Dance
Presenter: Shelley Bryant, Surry County Schools
Chris Sizemore, Surry County Schools
Leading Instructional Change: A Roadmap of One Districts Journey to Implementing Personalized Learning
Presenter: Jill Thompson, @edu_thompson Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Kay Hall, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Our website: pl.cmslearns.org and #cmspl
Want to see Charlotte-Mecklenburg Personalized Learning Schools in action? Join us for our Personalized Learning tour on April 2nd, 2015 - more information here: http://pl.cmslearns.org/cmspltours
MakerSpaces and Collaborative Spaces
MakerSpaces was a hot trend at NCTIES this year. What are MakerSpaces? According to the article Designing a School MakerSpace on Edutopia, it is a space designed to provide "hands-on, creative ways to encourage students to design, experiment, build and invent as they deeply engage in science, engineering, and tinkering." Closely related to that are spaces that are designed to encourage collaboration among students. Schools across the state are creating these spaces in their classrooms, libraries, even hallways. Take a look below at some of the presentations about these spaces.
If you'd like to create a MakerSpace or a Collaborative Space in your classroom, let me know! I'd love to help!
Makerspaces on a Shoestring Budget
Presenter: Alicia Ray, Flat Rock Elementary School/Surry County Schools
http://tinyurl.com/NCTIESMakerspaces
The Minimalist Makerspace for Schools with Minimal Budgets
Presenter: Mary Brown, Wittenburg Elementary School
Andrea Robinette, Wittenburg Elementary School
So you want to start a STEAM lab...
Presenter: Maggie Caldwell, Clemmons Elementary
Julie Addington, Clemmons Elementary School
Sandy Holt, WSFCS Schools
Presentation Link: http://bit.ly/1Mb2cf6
STOP, Collaborate and Listen! Creating Your Own Collaboration Room/Makerspace
Presenter: Felicia Davis, Mooresville Middle/Mooresville Graded Schools @MrsDavis66
Allison Long, Mooresville Graded Schools/Mooresville Middle @MMSmediatips
http://superpowersactivate.weebly.com
Maker Professional Development
Presenter: Kevin Oliver, Digital Teaching & Learning at NC State
The Middle School Makerspace: A True Tale of First-Year Adventures
Presenter: Greg Garner & Gabriel GraƱa
Making STEAM: Creative Tools for Starting a Maker Space
Presenter: Rebecca Bennett, Copeland Elementary
Lesa Thomas, Copeland Elementary
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality in the Elementary Learning Environment
Presenter: Sherry Harris, Cabarrus County Schools
Mary Ellen Brafford, Cabarrus County Schools
Camella Herrin, Cabarrus County Schools
Visual Storytelling Through Interactive (Augmented) Storybooks
Presenter: Conni Mulligan, Region 8 PD Consultant, NCDPI
Peter Panico, Rama Road Elementary
Augment Your Literacy!
Presenter: Sarah Emmerich, Craven County Schools
Carla Sittig, Trent Park Elementary
Amazing Student Projects Using Augmented Reality
Presenter: Dorene Bates, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Evan Herreid, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Augmented Reality in School
Casey Johnson, Mitchell High School
Tracy Deyton, Mitchell High School
Misty Self, Mitchell High School
Blended Learning, apps, and web tools
Apptastic Daily Five
Presenter: Linnea Czerney, Brentwood Magnet Elementary School of Engineering
Emily Johnson, East Mooresville Intermediate
Website Wow! Creating an Interactive Classroom Hub with Google Sites
Presenter: Lauren Boucher, Pitt County Schools
Creating an engaging, online hub is imperative for any teacher teaching in a 1:1 or blended environment. Google Sites is a free website creation and hosting tool that will allow you to embed interactive activities to excite your students, develop and manage collaborative projects, and engage your students in learning in a way you never have before! Join us as we look at creative ways to make your website, "Wow!" For the session site, head on over to https://sites.google.com/a/pitt.k12.nc.us/digital-learning-design/interactive-websites.
Comics in the Classroom to Increase Digital Literacy
Presenter: Evan Herreid, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Katie Yoder, National Heritage Academy
http://bit.ly/comicsinclassroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdFcJLdzFd8
Digital Tools for a Digital Generation
Presenter: Keith Ledford, McDowell County Schools
Adam Wiseman, McDowell County Schools
Experience the ultimate way to use Google and Chrome friendly resources in the classroom! Learn how to seamlessly integrate technology applications in the classroom to make standards based learning fun and interactive.
http://goo.gl/wS3CgaOtus, the Only Tool You'll Need to Teach 1:1
Presenter: Lauren Boucher, Pitt County Schools
Are you tired of having to rely on a variety of apps or websites to adequately function in your 1:1 or blended classroom? Join us as we explore Otus, a powerful tool that allows you to track classroom behavior, deliver differentiated instruction, assess, and much more...all for FREE! Available as an iOS app and on any web-enabled device, Otus is the only tool you'll need to teach 1:1 or in a blended environment. You can check out the session site at https://sites.google.com/a/pitt.k12.nc.us/digital-learning-design/otus.
Data, Algebra, and Free Oh My!
Presenter: Staci Lyon, SAS Institute, Inc.
Website: SAS Curriculum Pathways
Blogs:
Two Students, One Device
Presenter: David Schouweiler, Newton-Conover High School
James Frye, Newton-Conover High School
Resources Document (includes presentation)
Google Apps in the Classroom and Beyond
Presenter: Cyndi Childers, East Burke Middle School
Tracie Lail, East Burke Middle School
Presentation slides and Templates
Three Ways Google Tools Can Save Teachers Time
Presenter: Rushton Hurley
Sessions Slides (to be added at the conference)
Video Library and Free Resources
Digital Differentiation For Learning At All Levels
Presenter: Andrew Julian, La Grange Elementary School
Website: andrewjohnjulian.com/ncties-2015.html
All About that Blend...No Trouble!
Presenter: Molly Zimmer, Brawley Middle School @MollyZimmer
Kelly Coban, Iredell Statesvile Schools @KHCoban
http://www.allaboutthatblend.weebly.com
Making Math Personal for ALL Learners: Blended Learning ''Khan'' Work for You!
Presenter: Justin Bock, Wake County Public Schools
Julie Resua, Mills Park Middle School
Brianna Tucker, Mills Park Middle School
Embracing the Backchannel: Increasing Student Collaboration and Engagement
Presenter: Ike Smith, Watauga County Schools
Jeffrey Carpenter, Elon University
Presentation link: http://bit.ly/nctiesbc
Misc.
Keep the PD going: Create a Mini NCTIES in your District
Presenter: Andrew J. Smith, Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Great information and an inspiration for us all. Want to create a mini-conference at your school? Let your PLEF know!
Digital Age School Library Media Programs
Presenter: Kathy Parker, School Library Media Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction
Reading, Writing, and Programming...Oh My!
Presenter: Lynn Bradley, Cleveland Elementary School
Joanna Brown, Isenberg Elementary School
Presenter: Ouida Myers, NC DPI
Donna Murray, NCDPI
http://bit.ly/lessonplan-revision
The Epic Win: Using Games Based Learning and Gamification in your Classroom
Presenter:
Bethany Smith, NC State University
Daniel O'Keefe (follow), Institute of Play (follow)
Upcoming NCCAT TeacherQuest Workshops (Ocracoke and Cullowhee)
Quest Learning in Action (videos from Quest to Learn School)
From Makey Makey to Coding
Presenter: Gail Holmes, NCDPI
http://ghholmes.pbworks.com/w/page/87939829/One-hour%20Code
Gamification: Your Course, One Game, Real Life
Presenter: Teena Martin, Guilford County Schools
Lande Brady, Guilford County Schools
Website: PLE Resource Center
Presentation: http://goo.gl/Ekd8XdBook of Wisdom: http://goo.gl/S77Vlh