Welcome to the Webster City Schools Sched site. Here you will find all the information you need for the Feb. 25th professional development day.
Below you will see the schedule for the day and al lthe sessions that are being offered. Please look through schedule and find sessions that interest you. To add a session to your schedule, simply click the star in front of the session name. When the star turns black that session has been added to your schedule for the day. If you change your mind on a session in your schedule, click the black star. When the star turns white the session has been removed from your schedule. There is a limit to the number of people that can attend each session, please only star the sessions you plan on attedning.
For those not familiar with the High School, you can use the online map by clicking the link to the right. HS Building Map
Twitter hastag for the event #wcfeb25pd
Socialize prior to the days events in the North Lobby with with coffee, juice, water, and muffins. Hope you can join us.
Welcome and Opening by Mike Sherwood
Speaker, Scott McLeod
Scott will focus on the big shifts that are transforming education: 1) deeper learning work for students on a day-to-day basis; 2) a digital, global information landscape; and the need to facilitate greater student agency and ownership of their own learning.
This session will be an introduction to Evernote, a versatile note-taking app and much more. You'll learn how to create a note, create a notebook, and how to share a notebook for collaborative editing. You can also see how easy it is to send web pages, emails, etc. directly to Evernote for curation
Webster City Schools Staff Only - Please make sure that you have joined the Webster City Schools Evernote group.
Pages, Keynote, and Numbers (iWork) are foundational apps equivalent to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Learn the basics, and start using the apps with purpose.
Learn about one of the more widely known social media tools, Twitter. Get to know the no problem! basics of what's what and the how-to's of Twitter...by the end of this session, you'll know how to get going with this great tool.
You must have a Twitter account before attending this session. Twitter limits the number of people that can sign up from one location, so signing up during the sessions will not work.
https://twitter.com and follow the sign up link, it is free
Need content to provide online learning opportunities for your students? Participants in this session will access specific learning objects from NROC (National Repository of Online Courses) in the areas of Science, Math, Social Studies and Psychology. The content covers grades 9-12.
Are you looking for ways to mix things up a bit and increase student engagement in your elementary classroom? Come learn about some simple tech tools that will enrich your curriculum and prepare your students for the 21st century.
Learn everything from the basics of simply turning on your device to being able to take a picture. You will discover what many basic functions your iPad is capable of as we explore the Settings option. You will dive into the task of looking for, downloading, and managing apps available for your classroom use. By the end of the session, you should be comfortable managing the basic features required for use. Very slow paced with plenty of time for questions and answers. Please come with any questions you may have that may be addressed during the session.
iPad 201 is a session designed for those that would like to learn about some of the great features the iPad offers (evening for beginners). We are going to provide a variety of ways to help you become more comfortable with your iPad. Some of the topics we will cover will be settings, creating folders, deleting apps, create shortcut apps for those favorite websites, bookmarks for Safari (Internet), searching for items on your iPad, and Multitouch Gestures.
Did you know that with the reauthorization of IDEA it is required to offer accessibility features on all tech devices? Come see what accessibility features the iPad has to offer.
This session will cover the mechanics of file management with the iPad. Moving files back and forth between school computers and your iPads and how to open/save those files to maximize compatibility.
Will cover the use of the WEBDAV app - MOST usefull for Webster City Schools Staff
We often get in our own way. Our fears, our policies, and our needs for control get in the way of our progress. Participate in an interactive discussion about how we can move past these to create the learning environments that our students need.
46 million apps are downloaded from Apple’s App Store every day. Discover tips and tricks for selecting the best apps for your students.
Presentation Link: http://tinyurl.com/AppOverload
Getting started with the Apple apps, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. People will work through getting started with the apps, basic app functionality, and how to move documents around. We will also talk about using existing Word, Excel, PowerPoint documents and some document managament strategies going foward.
Getting started with the Apple apps, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. People will work through getting started with the apps, basic app functionality, and how to move documents around. We will also talk about using existing Word, Excel, PowerPoint documents and some document managament strategies going foward.
Can’t keep up with all the changes in software? Use this resource of over 50,000 clips/tutorials of elements of commercial software, professional development resources and curriculum materials to infuse 21st century skills into your classroom.
How to take those worksheets and posters and turn them into a digitally rich project. We will focus on how to amp up assignments that lacked student engagement and turn them into a high order blooms taxonomy assignment or project. We will explore the new revised Blooms Taxonomy and what apps and technology apply to the highest level of blooms taxonomy.
A showcase of categorized edtech resources focused around a Social Studies curriculum, but applicable to other coursework as well. Presentation will focus on representative web-based and app-based technology that falls into the categories of Collaboration, Creation, Organization, Student Interaction, and Content/Curriculum as they apply to the classroom. Format will include demonstrations, practice, and extension resources. Featured resources include: StoryKit, Edmodo, Student Cam, American History Time Line, and student examples of work using several different resources.
Have you ever wanted to spend more time working with your students? Do you feel as if you just don’t have enough time to get your students to that higher order thinking in class? If so than maybe flipping a couple of lessons or your classroom is for you. This session will guide you through the ideas behind the flipped classroom. A tutorial of Camtasia will also be given, so that you can begin flipping!
iPad 201 is a session designed for those that would like to learn about some of the great features the iPad offers (evening for beginners). We are going to provide a variety of ways to help you become more comfortable with your iPad. Some of the topics we will cover will be settings, creating folders, deleting apps, create shortcut apps for those favorite websites, bookmarks for Safari (Internet), searching for items on your iPad, and Multitouch Gestures.
We will learn basic navigation, how to download apps, the iTunes Store, how to move apps, create folders, deleting apps, and all things in between.
This session will cover the mechanics of file management with the iPad. Moving files back and forth between school computers and your iPads and how to open/save those files to maximize compatibility.
Will cover the use of the WEBDAV app - MOST usefull for Webster City Schools Staff
The media focuses too much on students' negative uses of technology without recognizing the powerful and positive uses that also are occurring. This session will feature examples of youth who are doing amazing things with technology. Get some great ideas for your students and leave inspired!
Gain a better understanding of what apps to look for and where – learn where to find applications for free that would normally cost you. After a brief overview of tools and resources on finding the best applications for your classroom – learn what applcations have been found to tie directly back to Bloom’s Taxonomy and the higher rigor that Webster City Community Schools focuses on.
Wikipedia defines “Gamification” as “the use of game mechanics and game design techniques in non-game contexts.” Apps like 4Square do this - you get points and earn badges and “mayorships” - and do this to compete against your friends. Session will address identifying appropriate content, organization, gaming, best practices, successes & struggles. Featured applications and resources will include Google Sites, Google Docs, HippoCampus, and more. Participants will be provided with access to and examples of gamification examples in multiple settings including professional development, a secondary classroom, and a special education environment.
Did you know that with the reauthorization of IDEA it is required to offer accessibility features on all tech devices? Come see what accessibility features the iPad has to offer.
If you feel you have a good grasp on technology skills and want to delve deeper into managing your iPad then this session will help you earn your iPad Phd! Lots of quick typing skills, copy, paste and cut tips, Apple TV, multi-task bar, making folders and more.
The ability to create is the feature that makes the iPad so powerful in education. This session will take a look at some of the best tools for creating on an iPad and showcase what students of all ages are creating to demonstrate their learning.
Students and teachers are using technology for learning and teaching, but how do we know if it's any good or not? This session will feature multiple video examples that will give participants the opportunity to assess and discuss low- and high-level technology integration.
Learn how Twitter can help with your PLN. Hey, learn what a PLN is! Pick up some basic Twitter lingo; learn how to use hashtags to shorten your searches, and find people to follow. See an app that allows you to coordinate hashtags searches, simplifying reading.
You must have a Twitter account before attending this session. Twitter limits the number of people that can sign up from one location, so signing up during the sessions will not work.
https://twitter.com and follow the sign up link, it is free
Lunch is on your own. There are several restaurants in town. Service times can vary greatly. Make sure you have time to travel and eat in the time provided.
Chuong Garden 528 Second Street 832-6288
Dairy Queen 1403 Superior St. 832-2051
Godfather’s 817 Second Street 832-3625
Grand Shanghai Buffet 2311 Superior Street 832-5171
Grid Iron Grill & Sports Lounge 1121 E. Second Street 832-2255
HyVee 823 Second Street 832-3117
Leon’s 643 Second Street 832-2215
Lomitas Mexican Restaurant 500 Second Street 832-2803
Lunchbox Market 609 Second Street 832-1678
McDonald’s Restaurant 400 Fairmeadow Drive 832-4243
Mornin Glory 719 Des Moines Street 832-1897
Pizza Hut 2403 Superior Street 832-2552
Second Street Emporium 615 Second Street 832-3463
Subway 720 Superior Street 832-5332
Whoop-Ti-Doos & La-Ti Daas 626 Second Street 832-3663
Highview Harvest House 2177 Stage Coach Rd. (located @ 4 miles west of Webster City) 832-2241
This session will be an introduction to Evernote, a versatile note-taking app and much more. You'll learn how to create a note, create a notebook, and how to share a notebook for collaborative editing. You can also see how easy it is to send web pages, emails, etc. directly to Evernote for curation
Webster City Schools Staff Only - Please make sure that you have joined the Webster City Schools Evernote group.
Do you want to know how to engage students who are visual learners? Do you want to provide a new way for your creative students to prove their learning? Garage Band, iPhoto and iMovie are your ticket to unleashing the creative side of your students. In this session you will learn how to create powerful audio/visual presentations that are as easy as tapping and dragging. Learn how use a combination of audio, video and picture files to easily create a product that will have you say goodbye to boring presentations. Come join us and bring your imagination.
Getting started with the Apple apps, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. People will work through getting started with the apps, basic app functionality, and how to move documents around. We will also talk about using existing Word, Excel, PowerPoint documents and some document managament strategies going foward.
Learn the process of checking out eBooks from Kendall Young Library and NEIBORS. With a collection of over 4,000 eBooks and more being added every month, you can choose from a wide variety of titles (including children’s and YA books) in eBook and eAudio format. Bring your library card to the session, if you have one. If time allows, we will demonstrate the Zinio downloadable magazine program as well.
Before the session please sign up an Adobe ID at Adobe ID
also download the Overdrive Media Console App
What are some great ways to assess student learning in real time? We will explore several options for formative assessment including Poll Everywhere, Socrative, Google forms and more. Formative assessment should be guiding your instruction and this session will give you multiple ways to collect real time data.
Please download both the Socrative Teacher and Student apps before this session
If a second grader can do it, so can you!
See how second graders have spent the past year using their iPod Touches to reinforce their curriculum. Lots of apps and classroom applications that can be put to use tomorrow.
What can you expect to see when the technology fades into the background and learning takes center stage? This session will showcase technology-rich classrooms and products you can expect to see when everyone has access to a mobile device.
Presentation Link: http://tinyurl.com/TransparentTeaching
Learn everything from the basics of simply turning on your device to being able to take a picture. You will discover what many basic functions your iPad is capable of as we explore the Settings option. You will dive into the task of looking for, downloading, and managing apps available for your classroom use. By the end of the session, you should be comfortable managing the basic features required for use. Very slow paced with plenty of time for questions and answers. Please come with any questions you may have that may be addressed during the session.
iPad 201 is a session designed for those that would like to learn about some of the great features the iPad offers (evening for beginners). We are going to provide a variety of ways to help you become more comfortable with your iPad. Some of the topics we will cover will be settings, creating folders, deleting apps, create shortcut apps for those favorite websites, bookmarks for Safari (Internet), searching for items on your iPad, and Multitouch Gestures.
An overview and tutorial exploring Iowa AEA Online resources available to staff and students of Webster City Schools. These are free, AEA provided reliable databases for use on various projects, research, etc. Everything from learning to use specific technology to exploring global cultures, online video clips and full-length video relating to all curriculum areas and much, much more!! In our rapidly changing, technology-oriented culture staff and students must learn to access and use these essential resources for both school and personal use.
Geared more towards High School
Do you want to know how to engage students who are visual learners? Do you want to provide a new way for your creative students to prove their learning? Garage Band, iPhoto and iMovie are your ticket to unleashing the creative side of your students. In this session you will learn how to create powerful audio/visual presentations that are as easy as tapping and dragging. Learn how use a combination of audio, video and picture files to easily create a product that will have you say goodbye to boring presentations. Come join us and bring your imagination.
Gain a better understanding of what apps to look for and where – learn where to find applications for free that would normally cost you. After a brief overview of tools and resources on finding the best applications for your classroom – learn what applcations have been found to tie directly back to Bloom’s Taxonomy and the higher rigor that Webster City Community Schools focuses on.
If a second grader can do it, so can you!
See how second graders have spent the past year using their iPod Touches to reinforce their curriculum. Lots of apps and classroom applications that can be put to use tomorrow.
This session will be an introduction Moodle (Lynx OnLine). Moodle allows you to customize your online learning environment – the best way to have a digital classroom. We will show you the various tools that Moodle has to offer for you and or your students, including how to push material out, creating quizzes and forums just to name a few. No experience with Moodle is necessary.
If you feel you have a good grasp on technology skills and want to delve deeper into managing your iPad then this session will help you earn your iPad Phd! Lots of quick typing skills, copy, paste and cut tips, Apple TV, multi-task bar, making folders and more.
This session will cover the mechanics of file management with the iPad. Moving files back and forth between school computers and your iPads and how to open/save those files to maximize compatibility.
Will cover the use of the WEBDAV app - MOST usefull for Webster City Schools Staff
A panel discussion and Q&A session on what you can expect from iPads in the classroom on a day to day bases. Each panelist has a range of experice dealing with devices and students. Have a concern or question about some of the things you can expect to happen in your classroom? The panelist will try their best to answer it.
An overview and tutorial exploring Iowa AEA Online resources available to staff and students of Webster City Schools. These are free, AEA provided reliable databases for use on various projects, research, etc. Everything from learning to use specific technology to exploring global cultures, online video clips and full-length video relating to all curriculum areas and much, much more!! In our rapidly changing, technology-oriented culture staff and students must learn to access and use these essential resources for both school and personal use.
Geared more towards middle school and elementary
The media focuses too much on students' negative uses of technology without recognizing the powerful and positive uses that also are occurring. This session will feature examples of youth who are doing amazing things with technology. Get some great ideas for your students and leave inspired!
How do you evaluate the level of technology integration in your classroom? See models of how you can integrate technology in a meaningful way.
Please bring a lesson that you have integrated with technology.
Learn the process of checking out eBooks from Kendall Young Library and NEIBORS. With a collection of over 4,000 eBooks and more being added every month, you can choose from a wide variety of titles (including children’s and YA books) in eBook and eAudio format. Bring your library card to the session, if you have one. If time allows, we will demonstrate the Zinio downloadable magazine program as well.
Before the session please sign up an Adobe ID at Adobe ID
also download the Overdrive Media Console App
A showcase of categorized edtech resources focused around a Social Studies curriculum, but applicable to other coursework as well. Presentation will focus on representative web-based and app-based technology that falls into the categories of Collaboration, Creation, Organization, Student Interaction, and Content/Curriculum as they apply to the classroom. Format will include demonstrations, practice, and extension resources. Featured resources include: StoryKit, Edmodo, Student Cam, American History Time Line, and student examples of work using several different resources.
Are you looking for ways to mix things up a bit and increase student engagement in your elementary classroom? Come learn about some simple tech tools that will enrich your curriculum and prepare your students for the 21st century.
Using successful lesson examples as guidance, learn how it’s as “easy as 1..2…3” to integrate technology into the fine arts curriculum. Whether it’s as little as adding one activity in which students become engaged with technology or updating an entire unit so that it focuses on how technology plays a role in the arts, this session will provide examples of how simple integration can be. Open up your integration possibilities with online learning and collaboration - - learn about tools and applications that can be instantly added into your curriculum, even if they weren’t originally designed for use in the arts.
This session will cover the mechanics of file management with the iPad. Moving files back and forth between school computers and your iPads and how to open/save those files to maximize compatibility.
Will cover the use of the WEBDAV app - MOST usefull for Webster City Schools Staff
We often get in our own way. Our fears, our policies, and our needs for control get in the way of our progress. Participate in an interactive discussion about how we can move past these to create the learning environments that our students need.
A question and answer panel discussion about the iPad and iPod pilot projects in the Webster City District. The teachers in each level will be available to talk about what has happened in their classrooms or courses over the last semester.
How do you evaluate the level of technology integration in your classroom? See models of how you can integrate technology in a meaningful way.
Please bring a lesson that you have integrated with technology.
