2015 Session Details
Registration, Badge Pickup: 7:30 – 8:00am
Dr. Kelly’s Welcome, Schedule for the Day, General Housekeeping: 8:00-8:20 (Boardroom)
Session 1
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8:30-9:25
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Panelists
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Conference Room A |
Filters/ Firewalls/ Policies
Exploring “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” about Internet access options in School Districts |
Thomas BrawleyThomas BrawleyTomball ISD, Director of Technology Services, and TCEA Area 4 Director
Emilio GarciaEmilio GarciaPearland ISD, Network Coordinator
Jason PiazzaJason PiazzaClear Creek ISD, Director of Network Services |
Conference Room B |
Meeting the HB 5 requirement: 1 year reunion
Get up to date information on HB 5 and how districts are implementing |
Natalie FikacNatalie FikacPearland ISD, Coordinator of Guidance Services
Dr. Lisa NixonDr. Lisa NixonPearland ISD, Director of Testing and Program Evaluation
Monelle RougeauMonelle RougeauRegion IV, Career and Technical Education Specialist |
Conference Room C |
Social Media
How does your district use these powerful tools?
- Best Practices
- Policies
- Block or not to Block
- Wi-Fi Concerns
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Holly DornakHolly DornakLamar CISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Mark DunkMark DunkPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist
Kim HocottKim HocottPearland ISD, Director of Communications |
Conference Room D |
Ditch Dat Desk!
Explore devices, apps, and tools to free the teacher from the desk |
Mary KnightMary KnightPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist
Caroline LightfootCarolyn LightfootDickenson ISD, Curriculum & Instruction Applications Manager
Melinda LouvierMelinda LouvierPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist |
Conference Room E |
iPads in Education
District management, classroom management and instructional use |
Michelle LeggettMichelle LeggettPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist
Adrienne SmithAdrienne SmithPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist |
Board Room
Conference
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Photo Booth |
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Session 2
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9:35-10:30
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Panelists
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Conference Room A |
Assistive Technologies
Latest trends and tools for special needs population |
Kristin GarrKristin GarrClear Creek ISD, Speech-Language Pathologist; Assistive Technology Support Team Lead
Nicole SebokNicole SebokPearland ISD, Assistive Technology Liaison
Angela StandridgeAngela StandridgeRegion 4, Education Specialist |
Conference Room B |
Game-Based Learning
Use games to enhance instruction and engage students in the classroom |
Monica TrevathanMonica TrevathanDirector of Education Technoloy at Tietronix
Dr. Jana WillisDr. Jana WillisAssociate Professor, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Astra ZenoAstra ZenoHouston ISD, AP Engineering/Computer Science Teacher, Young Women's College Preparatory Academy |
Conference Room C |
Professional Development that Works
- Best Places
- Best Times
- Best Methods
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Alicia BrooksAlicia BrooksBarbers Hill ISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Dr. Tory HillDr. Tory HillKaty ISD, Assistant Superintendent
Tangila WebbTangila WebbPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist |
Conference Room D |
Beyond The Walls
Discuss learning management systems such as Edmodo, Canvas, Blackboard, Blendspace, Google Classroom, and others |
Michelle BarberMichelle BarberTomball ISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Sandy DickersonSandy DickersonPasadena ISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Vicki GaidoVicki GaidoPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist |
Conference Room E |
Collaboration Renovation: Are you going to Microsoft-it or Google-it?
Considering online collaboration tools? Join the conversation around these popular options |
David BeckerDavid BeckerTomball ISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Nancy GardnerNancy GardnerBrazosport ISD, Director of Media & Digital Learning
Debbie SitlerDebbie SitlerPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist |
Board Room
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Photo Booth |
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Tom Brawley, TCEA Update; Region 4 Update: 10:40 – 10:55
LUNCH / NETWORKING 10:55 – 12:10
Keynote, Randy Rodgers: 12:15 – 1:00
Session 3
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1:05-2:00
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Panelists
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Conference Room A |
What’s App-ening
Instructional apps in the classroom using various platforms: DNA (Device Neutral Activities), iOS, Android, Google, and Windows |
Seth FewellSeth FewellPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist
Tina NiemannTina NiemannTomball ISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Kristy VincentKristy VincentHardin ISD, Director of Digital Learning |
Conference Room B |
Maker Spaces
Inspire student learning through hands-on creation of engineering oriented projects |
Karla KoopKarla KoopCo-Owner - MaKr U, LLC
Lynette McManusLynette McManusPearland ISD, Searcy Librarian - Pearland High School |
Conference Room C |
The Mobile Learning Continuum: BYOD→ Hybrid→1-1
Exploring how Mobile Learning looks, should look, or could look. Topics include:
- Device Management
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Support
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John AmensonJohn AmensonHouston ISD, Instructional Technology Program Specialist
Jon BlockJon BlockPearland ISD, Desktop Services Support Manager
Sherrie GroundsSherrie GroundsPasadena ISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Adelina RuckerAdelina RuckerPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist |
Conference Room D |
Beyond The Walls
Discuss learning management systems such as Edmodo, Canvas, Blackboard, Blendspace, Google Classroom, and others |
Michelle BarberMichelle BarberTomball ISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Sandy DickersonSandy DickersonPasadena ISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Laura ReevesLaura ReevesPearland ISD, Assistant Director, Educational Technology |
Conference Room E |
Social Media
How does your district use these powerful tools?
- Best Practices
- Policies
- Block or not to Block
- Wi-Fi Concerns
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Holly DornakHolly DornakLamar CISD, Instructional Technology Specialist
Mark DunkMark DunkPearland ISD, Educational Technology Specialist
Kim HocottKim HocottPearland ISD, Director of Communications |
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Photo Booth |
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