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WHAT IS TECHNOVATION4EDUCATION?

June 13 - 15, 2017

Pre-Event, June 12

Are you a teacher, administrator, counselor, media specialist or teacher’s aid? Then T4E 2017 is the

place to be this June! T4E is packed with hands-on sessions to enable you to make the most of the

technology available to you. From Microsoft Office to Google, SmartBoard to Promethean, and the

many free web apps & tools, we have something for everyone to learn. Make your classroom more

engaging, your parents better informed, and your day-to-day tasks a little easier to complete.

8 Benefits of Attending T4E 2017!

1. Patient Instructors with classroom experience and who

use the technologies they teach on a regular basis.

2. Skills, techniques, and ideas to immediately apply in your

role at your school.

3. Hands-on sessions where every participant has a device

to use to develop skills during the session.

4. Small class sizes to ensure every participant gets the

attention they need.

5. Ideas for using technology to engage students, parents and peers plus get you more

productive.

6. Slower and faster paced sessions that range from those with a slower-pace for participants

who are new to technology to faster-paced ones for those

yearning to quickly gain new ideas and insights.

7. Opportunities to network with many other educators

and school personnel.

8. Professional development points earned during the

event.

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T4E 2017 AT-A-GLANCE

Monday, June 12 – PRE-EVENT DAY

FREE & exclusively for those who register to attend all 3 days of T4E!

8 Pre-Event Training Sessions

Limited session sizes, so register early!

T4E Event Registration

Box lunch provided

Networking opportunities

Tuesday, June 13 – Thursday, June 15

Keynote Speaker – Clayton Moore!

50 hands-on, concurrent sessions in a variety

of topics!

Average class size is 10-12 participants

Each participant will have a computer or device

Hands-on sessions with pace adjusted to fit the

skills of those attending

T4E Event Registration each day

Lunch provided each day in The Terrace Restaurant on campus

Plenty of networking opportunities

Register at www.meridiantech.edu/t4e

Questions? Check out our FAQ page at www.meridiantech.edu/t4e-faq

or call us at (405) 377-3333, x265

NEW THIS YEAR!

TECH-SAVVY sessions designed for those that adapt to technology quickly and want

a faster pace. Each of these sessions will include an ACTION LAB at the end to give

you time to explore under the supervision of your instructor.




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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NOW?

Spend a few minutes with this brochure. Read

through the session descriptions to determine the

best selections for you. There are sessions for a

range of skill sets and each description

identifies any pre-requisites and/or information

to bring to class.

Register early! Session space is limited.

Most sessions have a maximum of 12 spots.

Enrolling early ensures you get to attend your top

selected sessions. PLUS, enroll early and get

access to additional tips & techniques that you can

use right now!

Questions? Check out our FAQ page online at

www.meridiantech.edu/t4e-faq. Or you can email us at

[email protected]. Of course, we are always happy to

visit with you at 405-377-3333, x265.

Reason #1 to attend T4E

You want to

engage your

students in the

classroom

Your students grew up with

a cell phone in their hand, a

computer in their home, and

information at their

fingertips. They expect the

same in your classroom.

We offer ways to use

technology to enhance your

lessons and get them

excited about learning!

Gretchen Pitts & Christine

Cawood had a blast learning

Google Cardboard with Randall

Smith!

Join us Keynote Speaker

CLAYTON MOORE

“Wonderland Physics

and Why I Could Never

Operate My Classroom

DVD Player”



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mailto:[email protected]



T4E 2017 DAILY AGENDA

Monday, June 12

8:30am – 9:00 am

Pre-Event Registration

Coffee and water

Networking

9:00 am – Noon

4 Concurrent Sessions (see page 6)

Noon – 1:00 pm

Box lunch

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

4 Concurrent Sessions (see page 6)

Tuesday, June 13

8:00am – 8:30 am

Event Registration

8:30 am – 9:45 am

Keynote Speaker – Clayton Moore “Wonderland Physics and Why I could Never

Operate My Classroom DVD Player”

9:45 am – 10:00 am

Light refreshments

Networking

10:00 am – Noon

Concurrent Sessions (see pages 8)

Noon – 1:00 pm

Lunch in The Terrace Restaurant on

campus

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions (see pages 9)

Light refreshments

Wednesday & Thursday, June 14-15

8:30 am – 9:00 am

Event Registration

Light refreshments

Networking

9:00 am – Noon

Concurrent Sessions (see pages 10 & 12)

Noon – 1:00 pm

Lunch in The Terrace Restaurant on

campus

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions (see pages 11 & 13)

Light refreshments

“Didn’t know I had

so much to learn!“

- T4E 2016

Participant





SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Monday, June 12, 9:00 am - noon

Microsoft Word for the Absolute Beginner Every educator needs to create letters, memos, newsletters and flyers, but you have to start with the basics. Sherryl Nelson, who has years of experience in the classroom, will help you navigate the application and learn the fundamental skills for creating and formatting documents, saving, and printing them.

Google Docs for the Absolute Beginner Feeling unsure when it comes to using Google Docs? Are you wondering how this tool can help you improve teaching and learning in the classroom? Let Ally Sharp step you through developing your skills to leverage this powerful tool. Discover the essential skills for creating, formatting, saving and printing classroom documents. For the best experience, you should bring your Google account login information to class.

The ABCs of Your iPad Take the first steps towards being comfortable with how to operate, customize and navigate your iPad. This hands-on session will leave you ready to put your iPad to use in the classroom.

11 ½ Unbelievable Technology Hacks for Teachers (TECH-SAVVY session) Discover free websites, apps and more that you can be using tomorrow to organize your classroom and get your students involved. This fast-paced session will get you excited about new tools and prepared for your students in the fall.

Monday, June 12, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Microsoft Excel for the Absolute Beginner From book inventory, seating charts, lesson plans and more, Microsoft Excel is one of the best options for organizing and tracking information, but you have to start with the basics. Sherryl Nelson's passion for this software will get you excited about putting it to work for you in the classroom. You will develop fundamental skills for entering, sorting, saving, and printing information.

Google Sheets for the Absolute Beginner School will soon be starting! As you settle into your school year, you start to juggle attendance, grades, projects and homework, Google Sheets is here to help. Learn the necessary skills to utilize this powerful online spreadsheet to help you keep your class organized. For the best experience, you should bring your Google account login information to class.

Constructing Your Google Toolbox This session will introduce you to a wide array of Google Chrome apps and extensions that will make you and your students more productive in the classroom. From generating bibliographies to making a flow chart, make sure your Chrome toolbox is stuffed full with these “have to have” tools. For the best experience, you should bring your Google account login information to class.

Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile (TECH-SAVVY session) Leverage powerful tools to find and connect with those in and outside of education for collaboration, networking, research, and more! It all starts with a professional LinkedIn profile. Showcase your own skills and knowledge, share your experiences on classroom projects and research, and find professionals to virtually showcase in your classroom.





KEYNOTE FOR T4E 2017 !

Clayton Moore Tuesday, 8:30 am – 9:45 am

Everyone is eligible to attend

“Wonderland Physics and Why I Could Never Operate My Classroom DVD Player”

Very few people truly understand the magic and madness that makes the classroom the brilliant

laboratory of human discovery that it is. Join Clayton for a morning session that celebrates the beauty,

unpredictability and optimism that makes teaching the most rewarding job on the planet.

Clayton Moore has educated and

entertained children and adults for more

than a decade. As a former public school

teacher, Clayton understands the challenges

educators face on a daily basis. Armed with insights

and anecdotes from his days in the classroom and time

spent capturing kid’s curiosity at the Oklahoma Science

Museum and the Oklahoma Wondertorium,

Clayton’s keynote address will leave you

laughing and looking forward to taking center

stage of your own classroom this fall.





Tuesday, June 13, 10:00 am - noon

Discovering Google Cardboard for Your Classroom Bringing virtual reality (VR) to the classroom just became affordable with Google Cardboard. Discover how you can bring the world to your classroom using this inexpensive virtual reality device and your smartphone. You will need to bring your own smartphone to class.

Give the Green Light with Green Screen Creating incredible green screen videos and images using your classroom iPads is just a few keystrokes away! Gretchen Pitts will share with you how the Do Ink app is easy enough for Pre-K students to use yet lets your teen students be highly creative. Let your students tell their story, bring life to a research paper or just express their ideas in a unique and creative way. For the best experience, bring your iPad or iPhone to this session. iPads are available, if needed.

Bringing Digital Citizenship in the Classroom Students enjoy using technology in the classroom, but as their teacher, you want them to be responsible in their choices. Discover how to instill good digital decision making in your students that they can apply in the classroom and at home. You will explore scenarios, possible solutions, and begin developing a digital citizenship policy designed specifically for your classroom.

To Flip or Not to Flip - That's the Classroom Question You have heard the term "flipped classroom", but you are not exactly sure what it is or if it is even something you should consider implementing. With years of flipped classroom experience, Scott will share with you what it takes to be successful in flipping your classroom, the support that is needed, the time that it takes, and guidelines for getting you started.

Grant Writing in Education With so many grant opportunities available, it is hard to know where to start! Discover best practices in finding, writing, and obtaining grant dollars for your classroom and school.

Best Classroom Uses of Google Drive Google Drive is a wonderful tool to use in your classroom to store, organize and share classroom documents. Be prepared to become a Google Drive expert in this information-packed session. Discover uploading/downloading documents, creating and organizing folders, sharing and collaborating and so much more.

Top 7 Computer Skills for Teachers With so many ways to get things done on a computer, sometimes it can be confusing how to be more efficient. Fortunately, there are multiple skills that can be mastered that enable you to take control of the time you spend at your computer. Discover these valuable tools and make the most of your computer experience.

Reason #2 to attend

T4E

Great Instructors Our instructors have

experience in the

classroom. They

recognize when the pace

needs to change,

encourage questions,

and thrive on teaching

you new ways to use

technology!





Tuesday, June 13, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

STEM Activities using Probeware From magnets to weather, the solar system to chemical and physical changes, the opportunities for STEM application in your classroom just got easier with your probeware. Chances are, you have probeware available to you but didn't know what to do with it. With 26 years of experience in the classroom, Debbie will expose you to easy techniques for getting your students excited about collecting and using data.

Expanding Your Google Toolbox Ready to expand your Google Toolbox? Then join us as we discover even more tools and how to make them work for you in your classroom.

Free Tech Tools 4 Teachers Open your eyes to new ways of involving your students by using many of the free tools available to teachers. You will discover tools such as Padlet, Plickers, Chrome Extensions and more to make learning fun and engaging.

Get Ready for Open House Night! Get a head start on what you need for your next Open House Night! Discover the best techniques for creating your presentation, parent letter, sign-in sheet, and donation list. Bring your classroom information and digital pictures to this session and walkaway with everything you need for a successful Open House Night.

Get "Smart" - Discovering the Features of Your SmartBoard New technology can be intimidating, but this session promises to get you comfortable with the hardware and built-in tools of your SmartBoard. Veteran teacher, Mark Thomas, will offer plenty of hands-on activities to get you ready for your new interactive classroom experience.

Infographics in the Classroom - a Picture is Worth a 1000 Words! In this digital age, we are overloaded with information. Discover how infographics can help your students describe information in a visual way. Infographics can create ways of seeing the world of data and help communicate complex ideas in an illustrative way.

Easy Steps for the Beginning Promethean Board Teacher Getting started with your Promethean Board can be a little intimidating. Discover easy steps for calibrating your Board, working with the Toolbox, and discovering the power of the ActiveInspire software to begin making your classroom more engaging for your students.

Reason #3 to attend

T4E

Hands-on

training

designed for

education

We believe that adults

learn best by doing;

therefore, all our

sessions offer you

hands-on activities to

ensure you develop

skills and feel

comfortable using the

technology in your

classroom.





Wednesday, June 14, 9:00 am - noon

Get Your Google Classroom Started Technology is changing the way we teach, and Google's leading the charge. Join Vanessa Perez, as she shares her proven techniques for using Google Classroom with students. Google Classroom offers a simple way to create, assign, and re-use assignments in a paperless way. Plus, discover how to use G Suite (formerly called Google Apps) with your Google Classroom. Get started with the basics of this tool and discover how to keep yourself and your students on track. Bring your Google Classroom logon credentials to this session.

Building Your "Send-Home" Communication Toolkit Don't wait until the fall to create those necessary communication documents. Bring your classroom information and digital pictures and build your "about my child" sheet, back-to-school parent letter, and supply/donation list. Also, explore online options for sharing this information with parents and students.

I Have a Chromebook…Now What?!? Though a Chromebook looks like a laptop, there are several differences. Explore exactly what you can do with your new Chromebook, best practices, recommended settings, and other helpful tips to get ready for rolling out Chromebooks in your classroom. You will need to bring your own Chromebook and Google login information to class.

Engage Your Students with the Video Magic of EdPuzzle (TECH-SAVVY session) Whether you are looking to flip your classroom, teach your students when you are absent, or provide summertime assistance, this session is for you. EDpuzzle is an easy-to-use, free video platform that helps teachers save time, boost classroom engagement and improve student learning through video lessons. You will find and edit videos, add narrations, create questions throughout the video and discover how to monitor individual results. You will need to create an EDpuzzle account prior to class.

Avoiding Death by PowerPoint Don't let your students become victims of your lesson! With a host of examples and plenty of laughter, Kim Strom will step you through how to avoid common pitfalls, techniques for not letting your presentation software become a crutch for you, and tips to keep your audience awake and wanting more.

Polling Tools to Ignite Student Engagement With so many free and paid polling tools available, sometimes it is hard to know which ones to use. Gretchen Pitts will share her favorites with you as well as the advantages/disadvantages to help you determine the right fit for your classroom.

First Steps to Creating Videos in MovieMaker From book trailers and classroom projects to fieldtrips and more, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating videos for student engagement. Take your first steps in discovering how to create a basic video using the free tool, MovieMaker. Bring your digital pictures and/or video to this session and let your imagination begin!

TECH-SAVVY sessions

Designed for those that adapt to technology quickly and want a faster pace. Each of

these sessions will include an ACTION LAB at the end to give you time to explore under

the supervision of your instructor.





Wednesday, June 14, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Advanced Google Classroom for the Tech Savvy Teacher (TECH-SAVVY session) Are you ready to enhance your Google Classroom? Join Vaness Perez, experienced Google Classroom teacher, as she has you creating screen cast videos for your Google Classroom, adding polling and questions to your lessons, using Flubaroo to auto-grade quizzes, and exploring how to manage multiple classes over multiple years. Bring your Google Classroom login credentials to this session.

Student Presentations Using Prezi Are you tired of being constrained by bulleted lists and the same old transitions in your lesson presentations? Explore how to create unique and engaging presentations using Prezi. Ally Sharp will share with you tried and true techniques for ensuring you use movement to enhance and not distract from your message. Create and bring your Prezi login information to class and begin your path to creating presentations outside the world of PowerPoint.

15 Google Hacks Every Teacher Should Know Teachers will love these tips and techniques to save time, maximize engagement, incorporate collaboration and more! Using the many apps of Google can open a world of opportunities for your classroom.

Proven Tools for the Flipped Classroom Explore recommended tools from veteran flipped-classroom teacher, Scott Haselwood, to enable you to restructure your class time. From video creation, screen capture, and more, you will work hands-on with a variety of technology options to get you prepared for flipping your classroom this fall.

Engaging Activities on Your Promethean Board Do you want classroom activities to engage your students and make your lessons more exciting? With a few customizations, you can walk away with activities you can immediately use in your classroom. By using Magic Ink, color manipulation, and other techniques, your lessons can take on new life.

Pinterest for Teachers Collaborate, share and gather information for your classroom using the free social media tool, Pinterest. Setup your free Pinterest account prior to class and be ready to began building your boards, importing information, linking to existing web content and more!

Interactive Classroom Activities on Your SmartBoard Discover how to use the tools of your SmartBoard to create classroom activities to engage your students and make your lessons more exciting. Walk away with activities you can immediately customize for your classroom. You will use techniques to creatively reveal information using the magnifying glass and shades, fade objects with the Magic Pen, SmartInk, and link information to create animation easily.

TECH-SAVVY sessions


these sessions will include an ACTION LAB at the end to give you time to explore

under the supervision of your instructor.





Thursday, June 15, 9:00 am - noon

7 Dynamic Animation Tips in PowerPoint (TECH-SAVVY session) Animation techniques can be powerful ways to teach a concept. Go beyond your basic PowerPoint skills and add pizzazz with purpose to your lessons.

Gradebooks & Rubrics using Microsoft Excel Communicate your assignment expectations to your students and easily track their grades using easy steps in Microsoft Excel. Experience the patience and expertise of Sherryl Nelson as she guides you through creating your own rubric and gradebook for your classroom.

App Smashing in the Secondary Classroom Let your students be inspired to showcase their learning while you assess their understanding and skills by using the "app smashing" technique on your classroom iPads. For the maximum experience, bring your own iPad to this session with your Apple Store credentials. A device can be provided for you upon request.

5 Ways to Use Google Forms in the Classroom Gather information from students and parents quickly and easily with Google Forms. From contact forms to quizzes and polls, the possibilities are endless. You will create forms, add video, images and more to create engaging ways to gather information from your class. You will need to bring your Google login information to class.

Fabulous iPad Apps for PK-6 Take advantage of Gretchen Pitts expertise in the elementary classroom as she shares with you proven apps that enhance learning from students in Pre-K through 6th grade. For the best experience, bring your own iPad and Apple Store credentials to this session. A device can be provided for you upon request.

Captivating Games & Challenges using PowerPoint Make learning fun and engaging by creating your own games in Microsoft PowerPoint. Starting with templates, you will build a variety of games using simple techniques. For the best experience, you should have basic, working knowledge of PowerPoint.

Effective SmartBoard Tools for the Math-Centric Classroom Expand your basic SmartBoard skills to make teaching mathematics easier. Let your students explore the world of math and math concepts through hands-on activities on your SmartBoard. You will utilize the built-in Math Tools to discover how to make mathematics visually accessible for your students.

TECH-SAVVY sessions


these sessions will include an ACTION LAB at the end to give you time to explore

under the supervision of your instructor.





Thursday, June 15, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Advanced Techniques in MovieMaker (TECH-SAVVY session) Go beyond basic video creation and discover tips and techniques for a more polished movie. You will discover how to implement both music and voiceovers, utilize PowerPoint videos, use the fading features, package your video for different platforms and more!

Digital Portfolios in SeeSaw for PK-6th Using your classroom iPads, your students will love using SeeSaw to showcase what they have learned. Through hands-on activities, you will discover how to add pictures and video, text, and voice-overs to create unique and creative portfolios.

9 Chromebook Apps Every Teacher Should Use One of the key challenges facing teachers using Chromebooks is finding relevant educational apps to use with students in class. Discover 9 invaluable apps that you should be using on your class Chromebooks. From math to curation, note taking to sketching, videos to slideshows, there's something for every age. Please bring your own Chromebook to this session..

Techniques for Language Translation in Microsoft Office Language translation tools can make communicating with students and parents more effective. You will explore best practices for using these tools as well as hands-on activities to develop skills in using them in a variety of applications.

Gamify Your Classroom Who doesn't like to have fun while learning? Discover how to enhance your classroom using gamification techniques from Scott Haselwood, an experienced educator in the area of gamification. Take the first steps to making your classroom more dynamic in the new school year.

Virtual Fieldtrips - Taking Your Students to Places a Bus Cannot Through technology, our world continues to shrink and is becoming more accessible. Discover ways to engage your students by exploring the world without having to leave your classroom. In this session you will utilize web apps to build virtual tours and to also experience tours already made. You will utilize 360 photos, virtual reality and traditional flat photos and videos. Bring your own smartphone to this session.

New & Improved Google Sites Need a website for your classroom? Bring your photos, school logo, and ideas for content and discover how easy Google makes it to quickly build your own classroom website with the brand new Google sites interface. Bring your Google login information to class.

Reason #4 to attend T4E

Networking

opportunitites

We design each day with

many opportunities for

you to meet other

educators and share ideas

for making your students,

your school, and yourself

excel!





REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Who can attend?

T4E is designed for individuals who work in or expect to work in the education field. This includes

teachers, aids, principals, superintendents, assistants, counselors, library media specialists, and

others who work with students directly or indirectly.

Event Fee

“Full Event” fee - $99

Includes all sessions, Tuesday-Thursday.

Free pre-event sessions on Monday.

Complimentary refreshments each morning

and afternoon plus a fabulous lunch in our

on-campus restaurant, The Terrace.

By-the-Day” fee - $39/day

Includes all the items list in the full event fee

but only for the specific day that you

register.

Excludes the free pre-event sessions

NOTE: Not eligible for ½ priced tuition

Payment

Your school PO details or payment in full is

due on or before June 9, 2017. Credit cards

and checks made payable to Meridian

Technology Center are accepted.

Purchase Orders

A purchase order will reserve your place.

Reference your school’s PO #, if known, on

your online enrollment form. Otherwise, we

will contact your school for the information.

Cancellations

If you enroll for the full 3-day event or for

only 2 days and choose to cancel your

registration, you will be charged a non-

refundable deposit of $50. If you enroll at

the $39/day rate for one day and choose to

cancel your registration, you will be

charged the full $39.

Professional Development

You will be given a Professional

Development Card to be signed by the

instructor for each session you attend. This

will provide you with the information you

need to submit to your school for

professional development hours.

Registration Dates

Registration Starts: Friday, March 3, 2017

Registration Ends: Friday, May 28, 2017

Register Online

Go to www.meridiantech.edu/t4e and

click the REGISTER NOW button.

Register by Phone

Call us at (405) 377-3333, x265. We will

visit with you about your options and

assist you in the registration process.






2017 INSTRUCTORS

Daniel Devers

Dr. Scott Haselwood

Dr. Linda Mason

Jason Morgan

Sherryl Nelson

Vanessa Perez

Gretchen Pitts

Ally Sharp

Debbie Short

Randall Smith

Kim Strom

Mark Thomas

Kerri Watkins

SPONSORS TO DATE

“Awesome concepts

and approach to

teaching. “

- T4E 2016 Participant



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