TCEA Area 19 Update
Sept 10, 2014
TCEA 2015 Registration is OPEN
Registration is open for TCEA 2015 Convention & Exposition!
Visit http://www.tceaconvention.org/2015/.
I can't wait for TCEA 2015, a time when passionate teachers, campus and district leaders unite to gather and share the latest trends and best practices for creating engaging classrooms that excite todays active and inspired learners from Feb. 2-6, 2015 in Austin, TX.
Visit http://www.tceaconvention.org/2015/.
I can't wait for TCEA 2015, a time when passionate teachers, campus and district leaders unite to gather and share the latest trends and best practices for creating engaging classrooms that excite todays active and inspired learners from Feb. 2-6, 2015 in Austin, TX.
TCEA Educator Awards and Scholarships
Don't forget to nominate a TCEA Member from Area 19 for the TCEA Educator Awards and Scholarships. We have educators that deserve recognition for all of their hard work and dedication!
Nominations for the TCEA Awards and Scholarships will open September 16 and remain open until November 1.
Categories for the Educator Awards include:
- Classroom Teacher of the Year
- Library Media Specialist of the Year
- Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year
- Technical Support Person of the Year
- District or Campus Administrator of the Year
- Superintendent of the Year
- Technology Administrator of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Technology in Education
What's HOT
Kahoot!
Kahoot! is a FREE game based classroom response system.
International Dot Day
International Dot Day is Sept 15th! Check out the The Dot Club to make a connection and for more information.
Skype in the Classroom
Use Skype in the Classroom to make connections with teachers and classes around the world.
We need Area 19 TCEA Champions
As a TCEA Champion, you will help spread the word about the benefits of membership in our association by talking to individuals that you believe could truly benefit from membership with TCEA.
Robotics Problem Set is Published
Our Area Robotics Competition date is TBA. We will be selecting a date between December 6, 2014 – January 24, 2015. Visit the TCEA Area Contest page for registration, rules, game manual, and much more.
Upcoming Webinars
Remember Lunch & Learn Webinars are free to TCEA Members. Check out the TCEA Calendar to see what is available and to register for a webinar. If you can't make it to a live webinar, you can still register and request a link to the recording. :)
Lunch and Learn: Tech Trends for Educators
Lunch and Learn: Using Twitter to Find Great Resources for Your Classroom
Lunch and Learn: Hour of Code
Lunch and Learn: Tech Trends for Educators
When-Wed, September 17, 10:45am – 11:15am
Description-Join us to learn about the newest tech trends for classrooms and schools and how you may be impacted. You'll be in the know after you attend this webinar.Lunch and Learn: Using Twitter to Find Great Resources for Your Classroom
When-Wed, September 24, 10:45am – 11:15am
Description-Whether you are a lurker or a tweeter, make Twitter work for you. Learn about how to join, whom to follow, and Twitter resources and ideas that you can use in your classroom.Lunch and Learn: Hour of Code
When-Wed, October 1, 11:45am – 12:15pm
Description-Plan an Hour of Code event at your campus/district. You'll learn about resources for you and your students, organizing the event, and advertising this awesome learning experience for your students.Karen Wright-Balbier
TCEA Area 19 Director
EPISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
EPISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Email: klwright@episd.org
Website: karenbalbier.com
Phone:
Twitter: @kbalbier