Scheduled Conversations
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10:00 – 11:30
Session One
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12:30 – 2:00
Session Two
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2:30 – 4:00
Session Three
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10:30 – 12:00
Session Four
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12:30 – 2:00
Session Five
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2:30 – 4:00
Session Six
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Your search found 5 conversations:
2.Go
- Who:
- Paul Bogush
- When:
- Session One
- Where:
- Room 308
Skype? Wikis? Delicious? RSS? Twitter? Podcasts? Google Docs? 2.Go will cover all the basic 2.0 tools that will be talked about in Educon sessions, and "introduce" you to many of the attendees to help you network. 2.Go is for beginners who are just starting to integrate technology into their lives.
Students (and Teachers) as Creators of Content - Digital Storytelling and Beyond
- Who:
- Samantha Morra
- When:
- Session Five
- Where:
- Room 308
Digital storytelling, podcasting, Flash animation, Scratch, etc are just a few powerful tools to create content or the web. The list is tremendous! This conversation will discuss current thoughts on creating and creativity, focus on best practices and explore some of these amazing tools.
Taking the load off a learner's mind: Cognitive Load Theory in Education
- Who:
- Christopher Craft
- When:
- Session Two
- Where:
- Room 308
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Do your students? This session will help you understand Cognitive Load and its impact on education.
The Future of Science Education?
- Who:
- Rosalind Echols, Stephanie Dunda, Matthew VanKouwenberg, Tim Best
- When:
- Session Four
- Where:
- Room 308
Four SLA science teachers will lead a conversation examining the current state of science education. How are science teachers' (and students') roles changing in the internet age? What are some techniques we can use to maximize learning for all students? How can we move toward our own personal "dream teaching" situations? Science teachers don't always have the answers, but we'll share how SLA is approaching these questions. Join other like-minded educators as we share our experiences and discuss how we can realize the future of science education.
Using Technology to Foster Exploration and Reflection in Science
- Who:
- Lucy Gray and Debbie Leslie
- When:
- Session Three
- Where:
- Room 308
Share and discover ways of leveraging technology in your classroom to support hands-on, inquiry-based science instruction. Come learn and discuss ways to promote observation, exploration, and reflection using engaging curriculum materials and a variety of technology tools. Bring examples of student work to share!