Only the Best!

It's a Cyberjungle out there! But if you know where to look, you can find everything you want online, from interactive student websites to curriculum support material to teacher productivity tools.  This safari searches out the “Only the Best” that fit for classrooms today.

This session is a journey through numerous student safe, classroom tested and teacher friendly websites that sure to support your classroom.  Websites are evaluated on design, ease of use, curriculum fit, interactivity, use of technology, innovation and content. 

Your guide has years of experience using the Internet in classrooms and supporting educators as they integrate technology into their teaching environments.

Demo Requirements:  Internet connected workstation and Projector
Hands on Requirements:  Internet connected lab

Digital Notetaking

This session will lead teachers through lessons that support students in the process of report writing skills in the digital age. 
Students learn to gather information, cite references, outline and write a report using electronic tools.  This process alleviates “cut and paste plagiarism”, teaches outlining skills by taking advantage of technology gathering techniques, incorporates mind-mapping and provides student accountability.

If you want to teach report writing skills with technology, this session will provide you a process that works.

Demo Requirements:  Internet connected workstation and Projector
Hands on Requirements:  Internet connected lab

Higher Order WebQuests

Tired of “web wanders”? Want technology infused activities that are curriculum-based?  Need technology activities that are support to YOUR classroom curriculum?

Higher Order WebQuests (HOW) is a process to develop web-based activities using critical questioning and higher order thinking skills.
The HOW process is based on self-discovery, supports cooperative learning, and a deeper understanding of topics.  If you are looking for pedagogically sound technology use and activity development, the HOW process is for you.

Demo Requirements:  Internet connected workstation and Projector
Hands on Requirements:  Internet connected lab

Presenter Biography:

Mike has been providing professional development and in-service to teachers for over 20 years.  He has taught from elementary to the post graduate level and has a wide range of experience to draw upon to provide enriching workshops for all.  With 12 years as a Technology Coordinator for a large school district and running his technology consulting business Mike has many insights on ways to integrate technology. 

His sessions are interactive, entertaining and full of “nuggets” on technology use.  His website TECHcetera.ca provides online support to educators around the globe.