Integrating computer programming into the curriculum is an important part of preparing students for their futures. Figuring out where it fits within the already-defined curriculum is a challenge by itself. In this session, participants will learn the ways in which computer programming integrates within their ELA and Math Learning Standards. This session is ideal for elementary and middle years classroom teachers and instructional specialists.
Session is geared for Teachers, School Administrator (Principal, Dean, Superintendent) Beginners - Getting Started, New to Google
In this session you will be learning about how to integrate technology into the Chinese curriculum and how to let your students get ready for eAssesment in the coming IBDP new syllabus in 2018. We will cover the basics like how to assess listening, speaking,reading and writing by eAssessment and how to give feedback to students on line.
Next we will go in depth to see what we can do with IBDP Chinese new eAssessment at school. We will be covering using eAssessment as formative/summative assessment tool.
This session is geared towards IBDP Chinese teachers, Beginners - Getting Started, New to Google
This session is facilitated by Lucian Teo:
I believe in the power of the open web for social good, and how it enables communities to tell their stories, create immersive experiences spanning various mediums and collaborate with across geographical, economic, social and cultural boundaries.
I currently work at Google to help internet users stay safe from spammers, account hijackers, and other nefarious online bad actors.
In a previous life, I've worked in the Singapore Government, bringing citizens together to discuss topics such as education, marriage and parenthood, as well as broader population policies.
The Hour of Code started as a one hour introduction to Computer Science. It was designed to demystify "code", show that anybody can learn the basics and to broaden participation in the field of Computer Science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate Computer Science, starting with 1 hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide. Join us to learn how to code your own Flappy Bird game, or make Steve from MineCraft navigate a maze!
Session is suitable for parents, learners & educators.
This session will provide teachers with the skills and resources to introduce a unit of learning using MIT's new android based software App Inventor 2. We will actually make about 4-6 apps in the session and then I will explain all the resources I have built up over the last 3 years teaching and how they can best used by my fellow colleagues. I This session will be ideal for teachers who already have experience in Scratch or some other block building coding software. An android phone would be helpful for testing purposes but a number of Nexus tablets will be available for testing purposes.
This session is geared for Teachers,Beginners - Getting Started, New to Google, Intermediate / Advanced / Admin Panel ~ Getting geeky
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The ability to work collaboratively in realtime has become a vital component of the modern classroom. MindMup2.0 is an excellent tool for brainstorming, mind mapping and presenting ideas in a realtime, collaborative learning environment. It is also compatible with Google Drive which makes saving & storing work very convenient. We will explore how to use MindMup's features to brainstorm, mind map and organise information. We will also examine some ways to utilise MindMup in the classroom to effectively support learners and their development.
This session is geared for Teachers, Parents/Students Beginners - Getting Started, New to Google
The Hour of Code started as a one hour introduction to Computer Science. It was designed to demystify "code", show that anybody can learn the basics and to broaden participation in the field of Computer Science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate Computer Science, starting with 1 hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide. Join us to learn how to code your own Flappy Bird game, or make Steve from MineCraft navigate a maze!
Session is suitable for parents, learners & educators.
Flipping from creating flipped lessons? Learn how to use Google Slides to make interactive and effective lesson materials that help promote independent learning outside the classroom.
This session is geared towards Beginner Audience: Primary, Middle, Secondary
Strands: Flipped Lessons, Formative Assessment, Interactive lessons, Personalised Learning, Blended Learning, Google Apps for Education, Google ExtensionsCreating Interactive Flipped Lessons with Google Slides
In this session you will empower your students to proactively collaborate, investigate, and synthesize, with one another in real-time in your classroom as they curate portfolio content. After this session you will engage and lead your students’ critical thinking and higher level cognitive skills as they share their experiences, find examples, and collaborate with you (their teacher), other classmates, and the world.
After this session you and your students will be able to build:
-Course Level Digital Portfolios,
-Group Level Digital Portfolios, and
-Individual Student Level Digital Portfolios.
This sessions is geared for Teacher, Parents/Students, Intermediate / Advanced / Admin Panel ~ Getting geeky
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MineCraft: Education Edition is an open-world game that promotes creativity , collaboration, and problem solving in an immersive environment where the only limit is your imagination. Breaking the stereotype that MineCraft is only for fun and games, see how Minecraft can be used as a collaborative and versatile platform that educators can use across subjects to encourage 21st Century skills
Session is suitable for educators.
This session will introduce the basics of creating and sending a Google Form, giving audience members a chance to explore the features and use shortcuts like Doc to Form to convert their old assessments into Forms. More experienced Google Apps users will also test out the “quizzes” function and consider formative assessment with Forms.
This session is geared for Teacher, Google Apps Admin, School Administrator (Principal, Dean, Superintendent), Parents/Students Beginners - Getting Started, New to Google
Ever thought of overhauling the entire learning approach to excite your students and achieve beyond their means? This session is for teachers who wish to find out how the Design Thinking framework can be adopted in the classroom to spark the fun and engagement factor in learning.
This session is geared for Teachers , Beginners - Getting Started, New to Google, Intermediate / Advanced / Admin Panel ~ Getting geeky
For many kids, Minecraft is much more than a game. It’s a way to express themselves, connect with their friends, and to unleash their imagination. What they create , the adventures they take and the unique appearance of their avatar, is a reflection of their experiences and their interests. Moreover they can share and play in this world with their circle of likeminded friends. Beyond the game itself, there is a world of activities – YouTube videos of game play, wikis for coding tips, website of shared ideas. Come along to understand the appeal of Minecraft and how we can help our children engage with this ‘world’ appropriately – and still have fun.
Session is suitable for parents & learners.
Have you ever heard of escape rooms? In this session you get to play a Breakout EDU game with other attendees harnessing the desired student learning outcomes of collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication. Collectively, you will try to beat the clock and break into the Breakout EDU box.
This session is geared for Teachers and General Audience ~ All Levels
Take advantage of the technology rise in what are called “micro learning moments”. Learn how to Be There, Be Useful and Be Quick for your students.
In this interactive session, you will learn tips, Apps, and Extensions to empower your students to access learning anytime and anywhere.
Empower your students with four keys to:
-Know
-Go
-Do
-Review
This session is geared for Teachers, Parents/Students, Intermediate / Advanced / Admin Panel ~ Getting geeky
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Breakout EDU is the next big thing to excite students to collaborate and develop life skills. This session will allow educators to experience the wow factor that students experience in a Breakout EDU workshop. Pick up skills, tips and learning points on how to develop Breakout EDU in your classroom.
This session is geared for Teachers, Beginners - Getting Started, New to Google, Intermediate / Advanced / Admin Panel ~ Getting geeky.
Curation keeps online information organized and users can prioritize the most relevant information. They'll also learn how to group information using tags for easy retrieval.
This sessions is geared for Teacher, Parents/Students, General Audience ~ All Levels
In this session you will be presented a way to create a GradeSheet for different assignments and an easier way to keep track of all your grades using Google Suites by keying in your grades automatically.
Working with different tools and add-ons such as Flubaroo, DocAppender, G Forms and Classroom will be presented as well.
This session is good for teachers who are working with Google Classroom and need a way to keep track of their grades and assignments.
In this session, more advanced Google Apps teachers will learn how to use Doctopus to create class rosters, add co-teachers, assign and collect Google Doc essays, ingest Google Classroom Doc assignments, and provide feedback using the comment function to email and hyperlink.
Osmo is an amazing iPad-friendly tool that allows students to create art and solve problems. With creativity and critical thinking being two of the most necessary skills for 21st century learners, one can’t go wrong with an Osmo. Participants will learn how to use the Newton, Masterpiece, Coding, Numbers, and Words apps from the Osmo collection in order to build problem solving skills and discover their artistic side.
This session is geared for Beginners - Getting Started and New to Google
As educators, we all need to develop various means to obtain feedback from students, yet ensuring that learning remains fun, relevant and engaging. This session will touch on the array of free ICT and web tools which can be used in class. Learn to master the various dashboards relevant to your teaching disciplines to capture and analyse students' learning.
This session is geared for Teachers, Beginners - Getting Started, New to Google, Intermediate / Advanced / Admin Panel ~ Getting geeky, Leadership (Focused on those who are leading change)
In this newly upgraded and highly interactive workshop you will learn how students can use their devices to answer worksheet questions on Google Forms survey tools.
Learn to apply proven and easy to use innovation tools to help adopt the latest Tech Tips, Apps, and Extensions to increase your classroom interaction and save you time, effort, and headaches.
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