NSTA 2012
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Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:30 AM
Technology + Science = Making IT Work
Indiana Convention Center, 120
Learn how to tap into your students' creative side. Including student examples, we will demonstrate how to enhance your classroom using technology.
FORMAT: Presentation
SUBJECT: General Science
GRADE LEVEL: General
CONFERENCE STRAND: Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology
Thursday, March 29 12:30–1:30 PM
Digitizing the Learning Experience and Taking IT Mobile
Indiana Convention Center, 120
Let's explore how to use iPods and other mobile devices in the science classroom. Come learn how to put your content on your students' devices.
FORMAT: Presentation
SUBJECT: General Science
GRADE LEVEL: General
CONFERENCE STRAND: Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology
Thursday, March 29 2:00–3:30 PM
More Than Just Probes
Indiana Convention Center, 120
Probes are a great way for students to collect data. What happens next? We use a variety of digital tools to enhance lab reports and student projects. Come learn how to change the face of the traditional lab report.
FORMAT: Presentation
SUBJECT: General Science
GRADE LEVEL: General
CONFERENCE STRAND: Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology
Thursday, March 29 5:00–6:00 PM
Podcasting and Blogging for Students and Teachers in Science
Indiana Convention Center, 120
Come create your own podcasts and blogs, learn the details of publishing, and gain new ideas for how to use podcasting and blogs in your classroom. Bring a laptop and make your first podcast and blog in seconds!
FORMAT: Presentation
SUBJECT: General Science
GRADE LEVEL: General
CONFERENCE STRAND: Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology
Friday, March 30 8:00–9:30 AM
iPads and Mobile Apps in Science
Indiana Convention Center, 120
We will show you the best apps and how to work with students using the device. Bring your mobile device!
FORMAT: Presentation
SUBJECT: General Science
GRADE LEVEL: General
CONFERENCE STRAND: Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology
Friday, March 30 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
The World of Google in Science
Indiana Convention Center, 120
Google is more than just a search engine. Join us as we explore the tools associated with Google and how to make best use of them.
FORMAT: Presentation
SUBJECT: General Science
GRADE LEVEL: General
CONFERENCE STRAND: Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology
Friday, March 30 12:30–2:00 PM
Google Me This: How to Make Collaboration Work in a Wiki World
Indiana Convention Center, 120
Google is more than just a search engine. Wikis are the warehouse for all of your digital work. Join us as we merge these technologies to create a collaborative workspace. Bring your laptop and participate in a collaborative data collection and watch the live updating possibilities.
FORMAT: Presentation
SUBJECT: General Science
GRADE LEVEL: General
CONFERENCE STRAND: Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology
Friday, March 30 3:30–4:30 PM
Science 2.0: Putting Web 2.0 into the Science Classroom
Indiana Convention Center, 120
Web 2.0 tools allow students to create products online, all while focusing on collaboration and creativity. Grouping and associating these products through "tagging" allows students to join a conversation with other students with similar interests and ideas. Come learn how to use the best free tools on the web.
FORMAT: Presentation
SUBJECT: General Science
GRADE LEVEL: General
CONFERENCE STRAND: Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology
