My 2022 Innovation Institute Sessions

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Design in Design Innovation | 0 Comments

I am excited and honored to be presenting at the 2022 Innovation Institute in Springdale, Arkansas this June 8th and 9th!

I always look forward to an opportunity to see old friends, make new friends, share some ideas, and learn so many new things from others.

You can learn more about the conference and register at: https://sites.google.com/a/sdale.org/i2-google/

And view the full conference schedule at: https://innovationinstitute2022.sched.com/

Below is a list of sessions I will be presenting at the 2022 Innovation Institute, along with any associated resources. Please feel free to join me for any of these sessions. I look forward to sharing, learning, and chatting with you!

My Sessions:

📅 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022

The Big Blank Wall

Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Location: PAC
Description: The world is changing and our classrooms need to change as well. What skills do our students need to be successful in their future? And how do we as educators embrace this change? Take a trip with Eric back to his first classroom to learn about the difference between “Process” and “Purpose”, to see what the future holds for our students, and explore the 4 C’s we need to teach our students to prepare them for what is ahead.

Super Screencastify Activities for Students and Teachers

Time: 11:50am – 12:45pm
Location: B101
Description: It has never been easier than now for students and teachers to create their own videos. Screencastify is a free Google Chrome web extension that lets you or your students record your computer screen, voice, and webcam. The recorded video can then be saved easily to Drive, shared with others, or downloaded. Learn how to install and use this tool, and then explore ways this can be used in schools including instructional videos, student assessments, student projects, personalized teacher feedback, narrating slideshows, giving speeches, dubbing videos, explaining solutions, and much more.

Hipster Google – Tools You Probably Never Heard Of

Time: 2:00pm – 2:55pm
Location: B101
Description: Everyone knows about Google Docs, Gmail, Search, and other common Google tools. But there are also loads of smaller, lesser-known, but powerful tools that can be used for teaching and learning. Learn about 70+ hidden gems such as nGram, Trends, AutoDraw, Chrome Music Lab, Toontastic, Landlines, Meme Buddy, Reverse Image Search, Instant Search Cards, Semantris, Grasshopper, Art Palette, Timelapse, Data GIF Maker and more (List subject to change based on how cool and unknown the tools remain.)

Google Tools to Support all Learners

Time: 3:05pm – 4:00pm
Location: B101
Description: There are many Google tools, apps, extensions, and features available to assist all learners, including students with special needs. These can include text-to-speech, speech-to-text, readability, reading comprehension, audio support, organization, focus, navigation, and more. Learn what tools are available and how to access and use these with students.

📅 THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022

MacGyver Google

Time: 9:00am – 10:45am
Location: B101
Description: The world is changing and our classrooms need to change as well. What skills do our students need to be successful in their future? And how do we as educators embrace this change? Take a trip with Eric back to his first classroom to learn about the difference between “Process” and “Purpose”, to see what the future holds for our students, and explore the 4 C’s we need to teach our students to prepare them for what is ahead.

Connect with Me

I would love to stay connected with you after the conference. Please feel free to connect with me in any of the ways listed below:

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