UCET 2015

Want to get your whole class reading at grade level? Have you tried The 8 Great Word Patterns app from Bugbrained?
Apps can have a real impact on reading scores .The impact of Bugbrained apps has proven to be highly measurable. This session will review the research on how the apps are achieving phenomenal reading growth among Special Ed students, Title I students, below grade level students, as well as regular students.
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As you know, there are many choices for student devices in the market today, From low-cost devices like the HP Stream running Win8, to Android tablets and Chromebooks. The good news is you now have many device options and form factors available. The bad news is you have many options available and lots of decisions to be made to get the right device that will support the instructional needs/requirements, and deliver improvements in student engagement and outcomes.

Come participate in a presentation and interactive dialog around the plethora of device options, pros and cons and things to consider. An Education Technology Cheet Sheet will be provided. This handy “cheat sheet” lists the common challenges faced by teachers, students, administrators and district IT directors along with possible device and digital resource solutions. http://www.intel.com/education/k12

Elevate your struggling readers with personalized learning to increase their comprehesion and retention of learning. Using technology to increase the impact of classroom technology for your diverse student learners.

The use of Digital Signage has grown exponentially in school campuses across the globe. In comparison to traditional signs & banners, Digital Signage is increasingly viewed as a more cost-effective means of communicating & engaging with students, parents and faculty. This session is intended to demonstrate the various applications and benefits of Digital Signage in an educational setting. Additionally, we will demonstrate the advantages of having control and immediate access to your digital content. This session will explain why you do not need to be a graphic designer or creative genius; but rather simply need to understand the best practices of digital content creation. We will teach the basic guidelines for creating the most effective digital content to truly engage your audience.

Is the latest initiative in your school system simply a fad, or is it really a trend that will have a lasting impact on teaching and technology? Often school officials don't recognize the difference, or recognize the limitations and challenges of adopting fads.

This session will discuss some of the trends/fads and offer an opportunity to hear perspectives on such issues as BYOD, MOOCs, "freemium" tools, adaptive learning, new classroom designs and other topics.

Is there some piece of technology that would greatly enhance your classroom instruction and your students' ability to learn and understand? We will discuss writing grants that can fund your dreams. The session will focus on the following: 1) Be Ready When Opportunity Knocks, 2) Writing and Rewriting for Success, and 3) Readily Available Sources for Grants.
If you have never written a grant, this session is for you. If you have been successful in writing grants, please come and share your tips for success and help others find success. https://sites.google.com/site/mrshelleyclassroom/ucet2015

Did you miss your chance to submit for State-provided K/1 Intervention licenses?  Get ahead of the curve this year and learn about i-Ready Diagnostic & Instruction, the highest rated software program approved by USOE.  Students using i-Ready instruction score 44% higher than their peers not using the program.  The Diagnostic assessment drills down to the sub-skill level and provides individualized online instruction and targeted teacher resources.  Teachers and administrators rave about our robust, easy-to-use suite of reports which provide additional personalized instructional resources which can be used in a blended environment to help move students to grade level.

Ever wonder the magic behind wireless? Want to know how to troubleshoot, fix and maintain a wireless network? Come learn all about wireless. Whether you know nothing about wireless or know a lot, this class is for you. You'll learn all about how Wifi works, how to make it behave, how to prepare for 1-to-1 classrooms. Learn about all the industry standards, tools, tips and tricks. Even if you're a teacher come learn how Wifi works and how to help your Tech Support make it better.