Teachers now, more than ever, have the ability to learn what they want to learn, when they want to learn, and how they want to learn. A personal learning network is a group of experts and colleagues that you exchange professional information with on a regular basis. Learn how to create your own Personal Learning Network focused on online collaborative and communication tools. Educator skill: Learner, Collaborator. Product featured: Google+,Twitter, Pinterest, Voxer. MB-S18203
Participants will learn how to maximize the use of the Chromebook in the classroom. Learn keyboard shortcuts, tips and tricks, and new Chromebook tools for student and teacher use. Educator Skills: Designer. Products featured: Chromebooks. MB-S18210
This session explores the exciting world of Google's Geo Tools. Using images and maps from all over the world we can bring a place, nearly any place, to your classroom! This session will focus on the use of Google Earth, Google Tour builder, My Maps and Google maps as instructional, building tools. These tools also allow users to share places visited and relate course-specific content. Educator skill: Learner. Product featured: Google Earth, Google Tour builder, Google Maps, Google Engine MB-S18217
Badging is a visual way to demonstrate learning. Join us as we discuss and explore the use of badges or micro-credentials in the classroom. The New York Times describes digital badges as "portals that lead to large amounts of information about what their bearers know and can do. They are also being used to improve education itself, by borrowing techniques from video games that keep users playing, until they advance to the next level." We will explore different ways that teachers around the world are implementing badging in the classroom. Educator skill: Learner & Collaborator. Product featured: GAFE, various badging platforms. MB-S18224
Move beyond word processing and explore the creative potential of the Chromebook to give your students the ability to craft amazing multimedia creations! Multimedia creations will include the use of various apps, web tools and extensions available for Chromebooks. In addition, learning strategies and thoughtful approaches to Chromebook utilization will be shared. Educator Skills: Learner, Designer. Products featured: Chromebooks, Various Apps, Google Sites MB-S18209
This session will introduce K-2 teachers to customized counting activities. Teachers will learn how to get started with counting collections, develop counting collections routines, and scaffold activities for deeper understandings of number and place value. MB-S18232
In the Breakout Edu session, participants will go over what Breakout is, how it can be used in the classroom, how teachers can create their own games, and much more. This will be different from last year's session as Breakout Edu has launched a new platform and a different style of Breakout Edu Digital games. Breakout Edu can be used as hands on or by using technology in order to engage and challenge student thinking about different content areas. MB-S18239
Sixth grade teachers will share their experience over the years with using a Morning Meeting format. Participants will hear from former students to understand why this concept is truly worth the time devoted to it. Teachers will share how they have made this process their own to fit student population. Strategies, suggestions, and resources will be shared to help with successful implementation. MB-S18262
Tracy grew up in a small town in south Alabama where her hopes of being an educator were first born. In elementary, high school, and college she observed many great teachers who taught her much of what she brings to the classroom today.She graduated from the University of Alabama... Read More →
Learn to video conference, share your screen, record your sessions, and collaborate using Google Hangout and Microsoft Skype. Quickly add links to your appointment calendars and more. MBS has both available to all teachers and students. Educator skill: Collaborator. Products featured: Google Hangouts, Skype. MB-S18204
The administrative team from Crestline Elementary will share their experiences and professional development used in guiding students, teachers, and parents to implement and continually improve a student led conference model. In addition, teacher created templates, scripts, parent communication, and other student led conference tools will be shared and explained. MB-S18271
When students lives are in crisis, the learning process can be halted. Learning practical strategies on how to help students successfully cope can help them re-engage in their learning. Participants will discuss the difference between embarrassment, guilt, humiliation and shame and identify supportive factors that increase the likelihood of recovery. MB-S18277
