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Sessions (31)

Students Have a Say With Seesaw (Room Bayhill 28)

23 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Diane Trout
Engage all learners with Seesaw, an interactive, live journal app that encourages student collaboration with peers, parents and teachers. Discover ... More...

Make Technology Centers Into Learning Centers in Early Learning Classrooms (Room Bayhill 28)

23 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gail Lovely
Find out how to develop learning centers using technology for young learners who are 3 to 7 years old. Simply handing out tablets or putting a robo... More...

QR Codes: Magical Tools for Learning and Sharing (Room Bayhill 28)

23 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gail Lovely
Go from a QR code "wannabe" to a QR code "magician"! Even if you only know that QR codes are those square barcode-like things t... More...

Out of Your Seat Learning for Early Learners! (Room Bayhill 28)

24 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Steve Dembo
Why give mobile technology to elementary students and then tell them to sit down and learn? This workshop is all about getting up and moving while ... More...

Early Learning Digital Sandbox (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

24 Jan 18
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Chelsey Lovely ; Gail Lovely
Come play with robots, tangible tech, apps and more for ages 3-8 years. Join other teachers, media/library folks, school leaders and interested edu... More...

Create, Collaborate, Communicate and Code With Early Learners (Room Bayhill 28)

24 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gayle Berthiaume
Learn to use hands-on apps to help your youngest students create, collaborate, communicate and develop critical thinking skills. Imagine the excite... More...

Early Learning Track Orientation (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

24 Jan 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gail Lovely
Dive into the early learning topics that interest you most at FETC 2018. Learn how to navigate a collection of sessions, workshops, posters an... More...

How Augmented Reality (3D) Improves Reading Scores (Room Booth 965)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Cynthia Kaye
Studies have proven that the emerging 3D technology, augmented reality, increases engagement, improves knowledge retention, and raises proficiency ... More...

Let Me Tell My Story (Room Booth 965)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gayle Berthiaume
Discover how to engage early learners in story telling with iPads and apps! Capture the imaginations of your youngest learners and inspire language... More...

Middle School Teacher in a Primary World (Room Booth 965)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

How do primary students learn math and use tech? This was the question I set out to answer when I went from middle school math teacher to K-8 instr... More...

Taking Leaps in Literacy: Apps to Help Struggling Readers. (Room Booth 965)

24 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Kerianne Greer ; Aileen McDermott
As teachers we are always looking for new resources to help our students meet their fullest potential while keeping activities engaging and fun for... More...

Bringing Wonder to Your School With Dash and Dot (Room Bayhill 20)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Bryan L. Miller
Let's bring excitement and wonder to our schools through robotics and coding. Now, more than ever, these skills are being introduced to our stu... More...

Powerful Playtime: Marbles, Trains and Robots Build Computational Thinking (Room Bayhill 28)

25 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Amy Akins ; Susan Honsinger
The K-12 Computer Science Framework calls for computer science education, even in early education. Children learn through play; using tangible obje... More...

MakerEd and STEM for Elementary (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

25 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Diana Matthews ; Lisa Morgan
MakerEd will ignite your students' passion for problem solving. After leaving this session, attendees will feel equipped to encourage diverse think... More...

Coding for Little Kids (Room Bayhill 28)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gayle Berthiaume
Early Learning is all about playing to learn. Introduce young learners to coding skills with these hands-on activities appropriate for PreK-2. Stud... More...

How to Harness Technology for Early Learning (Room Booth 1805)

25 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Robin Kesterson Franklin ; Justin Mitchell ; Kari Siko Walters
All technologies are not equal. Help little ones develop critical thinking skills and harness the power of the iPad and the Smartboard for motivati... More...

Stories from the Field Going 1:1 in PreK, Kindergarten and First Grade (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Sarah Allen ; Gail Lovely ; Wendy Oliver
This panel will bring educators together to share their experiences and lessons learned when implementing one-to-one technology with young learners... More...

CANCELLED: Top 15 Tricks for Early Childhood Technology Integration (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

25 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Learn 15 tricks that will help you conquer the unique challenges of integrating technology into an early childhood setting. Learn to identify age-a... More...

Literacy and Coding: A Perfect Match! (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

25 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Sarah Allen
This session will present ways to integrate coding into literacy instruction for pre-kindergarten to first grade learners. Ways to purposefully imp... More...

Developing Your Elementary Chromebook Classroom (Room Bayhill 28)

25 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): John Sowash
Chromebooks aren't just for the "big kids." Learn how to use your Chromebooks to turn your elementary classroom into a dynamic, stude... More...

iPad Engagement in Primary (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Sarah Allen ; Gail Lovely
iPads in Primary will be a session that will detail specific procedures and apps that young learners can utilize when learning different academic a... More...

Top Tech Toys to Transform Your Classroom (Room South 330CD)

25 Jan 18
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Bryan L. Miller
The world of technology is ever changing, however many schools use the same tried-and-true methods, utilize the same tools and resources that are o... More...

Giving Early Learners a Voice (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

25 Jan 18
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Linda Diekman
4 years ago my kindergarten/ESE classroom became a 1:1 iPad classroom. I noticed that the children with technology at home were able to discover an... More...

Books and Tech: The Perfect Mashup! (Room Bayhill 28)

25 Jan 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gail Lovely
Books and technologies belong together. Story, voice, content, point-of-view, illustration ... books bring all of these and so much more. Technolog... More...

Little Hands, Giant Reach: Extraordinary Online Apps for Early Learners (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

25 Jan 18
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Steve Dembo
The world of online apps isn't just transforming middle and secondary schools, it's also having a profound impact on early childhood and early elem... More...

No More Hand-Me-Downs: Finding the Right Tech for Young Learners (Room South 329)

25 Jan 18
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Rod Berger ; Sara Kloek ; Talia Milgrom-Elcott ; Mark Wu
There is a large amount of wonderful education technology available, but how do we make sure the tools we use with our young learners are appropria... More...

Formative Assessment Apps and Activities (Room Bayhill 25 & 26)

26 Jan 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gayle Berthiaume
Explore how you can use the same tools to engage your students in learning and assess their learning at the same time. Discover engaging apps and o... More...

Technology AND Literacy: Technology IN Literacy, Technology IS Literacy! (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

26 Jan 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Shonna Crawford
Busy work or brain work? Do you find yourself wondering, "Does the technology I use in my classroom just keep my students busy or does it truly hel... More...

Exhilarate Your Early Literacy With Technology (Room Bayhill 28)

26 Jan 18
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Ginger Christian ; Rhonda Shaver
Discover how even the youngest learners can use technology in PreK-3 classrooms. In this workshop, you will explore formative assessments, includin... More...

Age of Learners = Number of Apps Needed (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

26 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Gail Lovely
This session explores the idea that young learners don’t need MORE apps, they need fewer, more powerful apps. So, what 4 or 5 apps (or app ty... More...

Terrific Technology Tips for Primary Teachers (Room Bayhill 29 & 30)

26 Jan 18
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Early Learning

Speaker(s): Cynthia Braswell ; Brenda Olschlager ; Karen Young
We will show educators' ways that we have enhanced primary aged student learning using available technologies that expand learning beyond the class... More...