MACUL 2010 Conference

I’ll be busy at the MACUL (Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning) Conference from March 10-12 in Grand Rapids.  Here are the resources from those sessions.  Because the pre-conference workshops are paid activities, they require “password” access to the pages (provided in the workshops).

Preconference Workshop – March 10, 8:30am – Noon

Rockford Christian School
Registration fee – $60
Web 2.0 tools are great for supporting students, sure, but what about teachers? In this workshop, we’ll explore a number of tools and resources for teachers to collaborate and engage in ongoing professional development. We’ll look at a number of tools and how they can best help teacher learning, and will see what some of the newest generation of online tools can do to help support learning communities and individual professional development. Refreshments provided.

Preconference Workshop – March 10, 1:00 – 4:30pm

Rockford Christian School
Registration fee – $60
It’s not just an entertainment device or phone – the iPod/iPhone has more power and functionality than many computers in your school! This workshop will provide an overview of how the iPod and iPhone can be used as teaching and learning tools. We’ll look at a variety of applications, along with strategies for how teachers can use these devices to be more knowledgeable and productive for their own work, and how they can use these with students to support learning. Depending on availability, this session may also feature an overview of the new Apple iPad. Refreshments provided.

Web 2.0 in the Classroom:  Collaborative Learning Tools for Science

Thursday, March 11, 4:00 – 5:00pm
See how Web 2.0 tools can support inquiry and problem solving in science. This overview will introduce a number of tools for general instruction, as well as some specific to science. See how these new tools are providing new learning opportunities specifically for science. LOTS of resources to share!

Presentation resources are here (click this sentence).

25 iPod/iPhone Apps to Help You Teach

Thursday, March 11, 10:00 – 11:00am
Want to learn how your iPod or iPhone can help you become a better teacher? This session will provide a quick overview of several apps and tools that can improve your productivity, help you communicate, and support your learning and teaching. Handouts and door prizes will be available for attendees.

Learning About Our Teaching: The SIGPL Action Research Award Presentation

Thursday, March 11, 1:00 – 2:00pm
Want to know about the impact of technology on learning? SIGPL sponsors the Action Research Award to help MACUL members investigate and report on the changes in learning and instruction through action research. This session presents a grant overview and the featured presentation of findings from this year’s winning proposal.

Considerations for Designing Online Professional Development Resources

Friday, March 12, 8:30 – 9:30am
Do you need to find a way to support teachers’ professional learning, but can’t figure out what tool or approach would work best? This session addresses the design of online PD resources with a focus on research-based practices, to meet the different goals each teacher might need. Free resources will be provided.

Learning About Our Teaching: The SIGPL Action Research Roundtable Presentations

Friday, March 12, 10:00 – 11:00am
Action Research allows teachers to use research methodology to examine the effects of instruction and technology on student learning. In this session, applicants for the SIGPL Action Research Award from this past year will discuss their findings in small groups with session participants.