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Recorded SessionEdTech Smackdown, a presentation of tech tools and tips to improve learning (10 Minutes)
(10 Minutes each round) (5 Minutes to vote and recap round)
Round 1 Time Saver Hack
Round 2 The 4 C's (Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking)
Round 3 Tools for Accessibility
In each round, presenters will take the stage to showcase their top EdTech tips and tricks in just 60 seconds! They'll need to be persuasive and captivating, convincing the audience to cast their votes in their favor. A little friendly smack talk is not only allowed, but encouraged! After each round, the excitement builds as the audience vote tally is revealed, showcasing which ideas resonated most.
Closing of the session (5 Minutes)
Reflect on the audience next steps
Recap the winners from each round
Reveal the final winners with the most votes from the competition
Tactics for Engagement:
Games or contests: There will be a friendly competition to reinforce learning and make the presentation more enjoyable.
Visual aids: Presenters will use clear and visually appealing slides with images, videos, and infographics to enhance understanding and engagement.
A playful, energetic atmosphere immediately capturing the attention of the audience.
"Smack talk" will be friendly banter when sharing the different EdTech tools or approaches. This injects personality and humor into the learning, making it more memorable.
After this session, participants will be able to…
Identify 50+ practical EdTech tips and strategies applicable to various grade levels and subject areas.
Apply innovative solutions to common classroom technology challenges.
Integrate technology in a way that promotes student ownership, problem-solving, and creative communication.
Design authentic learning experiences that leverage technology to connect with student interests and cater to diverse learning needs.
Utilize technology to foster collaboration and co-learning among students.
Evaluate and select appropriate EdTech tools to enhance teaching and learning in their classrooms.
Share their own experiences and challenges with technology integration to gain insights from peers and experts.
Crompton, H. (2023). Evidence of the ISTE Standards for Educators leading to learning gains. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 39(4), 201–219. https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2023.2244089
Edutopia: https://www.edutopia.org/ - Edutopia is a website dedicated to sharing innovative and effective teaching practices, including the use of technology in the classroom.
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