FETC2013

I am excited to present the following workshops and sessions at the Florida Educational Technology Conference in Orlando, FL January 28-31, 2013   I am available to assist with your technology and staff development needs. Please contact me via email to discuss how I can best help you and your school to meet the needs of students, staff, and administration.

**WMP035 - Supporting Struggling Readers with iPad Applications ** **Monday, January 28 - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM** **(Ticketed Workshop) ** This workshop informs educators of APPS and creative ways to effectively use the iPad to support struggling readers and writers. Learn how to use the iPad to improve student performance and understanding of concepts through creation. Participants are encouraged to bring their iPads to download and try suggested applications.

**WME051 - Math Intervention with iPad Applications ** **Monday, January 28 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ** **(Ticketed Workshop) ** This workshop informs educators of APPS and creative ways to effectively use the iPad to support students struggling with math concepts. Learn how to use the iPad to improve student performance and understanding of math concepts. Participants are encouraged to bring their iPads to download and try suggested applications.

**WTA071 - iPads for Administrators ** **Tuesday, January 29 - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ** **(Ticketed Workshop) ** This workshop provides administrators an exploration of effective applications and creative ways to utilize the iPad professionally to support evaluation, organization and communication. Learn about applications and iPad management within the school setting. Participants are encouraged to bring their iPads to download and try applications.

**FS7259 - Your Online Class is Ready to Start: Did you Do it Right? ** **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Thursday, January 31 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ** **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Room S310D ** **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">(Featured Session) ** Your online class is almost set to begin. How do you get your class going in the right direction? You want your students to succeed and have a good learning experience. You want to engage them while providing opportunities to learn and explore the world of online learning. Developing positive rapport with your online students is important. Attendees will acquire a list of Web 2.0 Tools that they can use to design effective Icebreakers to help get their online class started. Tips and tricks will be shared to help build a successful online classroom environment.

**<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Closing Session: App Shoot-out ** **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Thursday, January 31 - 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM ** **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">with Hall Davidson & Gail Lovely ** Following Concurrent Session 10, join FETC staff, presenters, attendees and VIPs for a closing session—the perfect ending for your conference. Join this fast-paced panel for an entertaining and informational session demonstrating the latest and greatest apps being used in education! See how educational professionals are solving real classroom challenges by integrating the best apps that help meet the needs of teachers and students. All FETC participants will have a chance to submit their favorite apps and see if they make the HOT list! And, as is the tradition at FETC, every attendee will receive a commemorative FETC 2013 T-shirt at the final session. We’ll be drawing for fabulous prizes, laptops and technology giveaways! The prize drawing will be held at 4:10 pm and you must be present to win.