Next week is the TIES Conference, the annual statewide Minnesota Educational Technology get together. Teachers, technology coaches, tech directors, media specialists, principals, superintendents, and other educators from around the Midwest will gather in Minneapolis for two days of learning, networking, collaboration and idea sharing. If you can't attend, follow #TIES17 to see what you're missing. If you are able to attend, be sure to check out these 12 sessions led by Minnetonka Public Schools' staff:
Dave Eisenmann, Director of Instructional Technology & Media Services
Eric Schneider, Associate Superintendent
Develop a larger framework for technology beyond SAMR ladders and pools which includes authentic and real-world learning, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, global perspectives, and personalized learning. Learn how Minnetonka has developed a Framework for Teaching & Learning that includes all of these dimensions and will guide you to successfully create more meaningful, deeper, and engaging learning experiences. Move beyond focusing on technology! Link to presentation
Melinda Barry, Media Specialist
Using Human Centered Design and The Third Teacher principles, staff, students and parents at Scenic Heights Elementary transformed the library media center into a 21st Century learning space. We reflected on our current space, consulted with kids, and dreamed big. During this session you'll learn about the process used to redesign the space and to build excitement so the funding would follow.
Nicole Snedden, Innovation Coordinator, Teacher Instructional Coach, & Design for Learning Project Leader
In this session, participants will learn how to embrace a progressive culture of innovation in how a school district can design and think about learning spaces. Discuss the preconceptions and barriers regarding classroom design and explore the power of using technology and crowdsourcing to communicate vision and engage a variety of stakeholders (students, teachers, and the community) in this evolution.
Library Skills for Today's Media Centers
Erin Carcamo, Elementary Media Specialist
Julie Carter, Grey Ed
Library skills provide a rich background of essential understanding for students in the areas of research, writing and digital literacy. Although these skills have changed to reflect the needs of the 21st century learner, how we are teaching these skills hasn’t been transformed. Experience an interactive, literature infused way of teaching and transforming library skills in your media centers. You will learn about the implementation of these skills in a Minnetonka Schools Elementary Library. May contain commercial content.
Rachel Studnicka, Elementary Instructional Technology Coach
In this session, we will explore ideas and processes for designing authentic performance tasks to be used as rich learning activities and/or for purposes of assessment. The G.R.A.S.P.S. elements that are used to frame a performance task: real-world Goal, a meaningful Role; an authentic (or simulated) Audience(s), a contextualized Situation, student-generated Products and Performances, and performance Standards (criteria) by which successful performance would be judged.
Darren Best, High School Instructional Technology Coach and Math Teacher
Patricia Price, High School Instructional Technology Coach and Science Teacher
This session will highlight Schoology features that allow teachers to present new content in an online format; even when they need to be out of the classroom.
Professional Learning - One Size Does Not Fit All
Dr. Paula Hoff, Middle School Principal
Sara Hunt, Tech Coach/Science Teacher, Minnetonka Public Schools
Learn how one school transformed the professional learning model for all staff by providing a framework for each individual adult learner to pursue learning that directly aligned to individual interest and need. Focus on district and building goals, deliverables for staff, and student achievement measures are all part of the model.
Dr. Paula Hoff, Middle School Principal
Sara Hunt, Tech Coach/Science Teacher, Minnetonka Public Schools
Learn how one school transformed the professional learning model for all staff by providing a framework for each individual adult learner to pursue learning that directly aligned to individual interest and need. Focus on district and building goals, deliverables for staff, and student achievement measures are all part of the model.
Schoology Hidden Gems
Rachel Studnicka, Elementary Instructional Technology Coach
Schoology user? This session is for you! Schoology has so many "hidden gems" - lesser known features or loved features that are being used in new, creative ways. In this session a Schoology Champion will present some of her favorites!
Ann Kaste, High School Media Specialist
Kelli Whiteside, Elementary Media Specialist
Fake news has been around for a long time, and recently, learning to spot it has taken on new levels of importance. Students need strong, scholarly research strategies to evaluate the information they find online. This workshop offers relevant information on effective online searching, strategies for accessing quality online resources, and engaging instructional content to use with your students as you prepare them for finding information online.
Colleen Small, Elementary Media Specialist
Learn about the 3D Printing in an elementary setting! This session will feature one educator's journey using Tinkercad and Maker'sEmpire in the elementary.
Ben Stanerson, High School Instructional Technology Coach, Science Teacher, and Tonka Online Lead
Robb Virgin, Assistant High School Principal
Online learning reimagined through stories of successful online courses that defeat common myths. Tonka Online offers supplemental, teacher created, online courses to students in Minnetonka and across the state. Minnetonka teachers will share how they confront myths about online learning by developing engaging courses that focus on quality, building relationships, and deliver exceptional learning. Practical tips for course design, student support, communication, and more will be discussed.
Darren Best, High School Instructional Technology Coach and Math Teacher
Zach Eidelbes, Digital Learning Coach, Shakopee Public Schools
Desmos is more than a free online graphing calculator. Desmos activity builder creates opportunities for students to discover mathematics. In this session, we will share how we have used Desmos to increase engagement and exploration in our classrooms. You will experience Desmos Activity Builder as a student, explore the many ready to use activities available for free, and prepare to create your own. Leave with activities that you can implement immediately when you get back to your classroom.
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