Upstate Technology Conference 2016
Don’t Flip Out About Flipping Your Classroom
Wednesday, July 13 • 9:45am – 10:45am
Wednesday, July 13 • 1:45pm – 2:45pm
Designed for flipped classroom novices and experts alike, this session will provide an overview of the flipped classroom model of instruction and highlight the wealth of resources for moving from a teacher-centered classroom to a student-centered classroom. Learn how taking the lecture out of your class can free up time for investigations, labs, and activities, which can lead to more meaningful learning experiences that engage students through technology.
50 Free Tech Tools for the 21st Century Classroom
Wednesday, July 13 • 11:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, July 13 • 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Learn about the best FREE tools on the Web that you can use to meet learning objectives while appealing to today’s plugged-in learners! Discover tools for formative assessment, content delivery, virtual impersonation, interactive timelines, animated video, screencasting, QR codes, digital posters, memes and infographics, lesson planning, communication, comic makers, backchannels/polling, and more.
Don’t Miss Nicole LaFave’s
Using Technology for Clear and Creative Teacher-to-Parent Communication
Wednesday, July 13 • 8:30am – 9:30am
Wednesday, July 13 • 9:45am – 10:45am
In a society that is increasingly busy, it is more important that ever to keep parents constantly informed of what is going on in your classroom. Parents don’t just want to be told about what’s happening in class — they also want to be shown! Through the use of various tech tools, this session will show teachers how to create more clear, effective, and fun communication that parents will appreciate.
Macbook Tips, Tricks, and Time Savers
Tuesday, July 12 • 11:00am – 12:00pm
Designed for MacBook beginners, this session will highlight easy-to-use Mac features that will make your life easier. From faster ways to find your files and easier ways to open apps, to keyboard shortcuts and getting the most out of your touchpad.
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Assistive Technology for 
Inclusive Learning
Tuesday, July 12 • 3:00pm – 4:00pm
An introduction to assistive technologies built into the MacBook. Teachers will share ways to use accessibility features to help students with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities get more from their MacBook.
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