Situated in the heart of Florida, Orange County is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Coast and is a magical carriage ride from the “Happiest Place on Earth,” Walt Disney World! Given its location, it is no wonder that Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is now home to 208,000 students who speak more than 170 different languages.
Presented by Margie Wells, Digital Learning and Library Media Program Specialist, Orange County Public Schools (FL); and Allison Kibbey, Director of Instructional Technology and Library Media, Orange County Public Schools (FL)
There is a big push to minimize screen time for kids because it is often equated to mindless, passive, and static engagement. However, flipping the script (or “flipping the screen”), screen time can be engaging, stimulating, and most importantly, educational.
Presented by Gretchen Zaitzeff, District Library Media Specialist, Canyons School District (UT); and Noel Zickefoose, Account Manager, OverDrive, Inc.
In Weber School District (UT), educational technology isn’t a one-time event but a tool to help students reach their learning goals. That means they choose the product and plan the implementation carefully.
Presented by Tom Finn, CEO, AVID Products; and Maggie McGuire, Former Educator and CEO, Pinna
Presented by Amy Hall, School Librarian, Weber School District (UT); and Nick Harris, Digital Teaching and Learning Director, Weber School District (UT)
Moderated by Noel Zickefoose, Account Manager, OverDrive Education
Presented by Samantha Reichard, Lead Real Time Teacher Coach, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC
In this edWebinar, Michelle Luhtala will share resources and tools to help participants integrate audio content into their instructional programs.
In this edWebinar, Terrie Noland, National Director, Educator Engagement, Learning Ally, debunks popular myths of audiobooks related to academic success.