Workshop: 2308
TITLE:
Getting Tech-y: Integration, Tools & Digital Citizenship for Grade PreK-8
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, intended for PreK-8 educators, will explore the basics of the SAMR, TPACK and Triple E frameworks for integrating technology into classrooms and achieving the GTCC Standards or the adopted MT State Standards for Technology Integration. We will discuss tips & strategies for introducing new digital tools to young students and learn about favorite apps and websites that allow students to practice skills, create and share their learning. We will also discuss the importance of teaching digital citizenship and learn about programs to help teach these important skills to our young learners. We will be learning about and exploring a variety of technology programs, focusing on how they can be utilized in PreK-8 classrooms. Teachers will have opportunities to collaborate, explore and create during our time together.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Participants should bring a device such as laptop, Chromebook or iPad in order to participate in this course. Basic experience with technology, including the ability to move between multiple programs, have a growth mindset and be open to learning a variety of new things will be necessary to be successful in this course.
Participants will be downloading and/or using logins to accounts for digital tools utilized in the course in order to create and share projects. A final list of tools needed will be shared before the course. Teachers will not be required to purchase any digital tools for the purpose of this course.
PRESENTER(S):
Traci Piltz
TARGET AUDIENCE:
PreK-8 Educators
DATE:
Wednesday-Thursday, June 14-15, 2023
TIME:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily (1 hour lunch break)
LOCATION:
Great Falls, MT
SITE:
Great Falls College MSU, 2100 16th Avenue South/Computer Lab Room B124 (South Side Door #7)
ENROLLMENT:
Limit of: 24
CREDIT:
Requirements outlined in the syllabus are only for those taking the class for college credit.
OPI Renewal Units -OR- 1 semester credit Continuing Education Credits (MSU-Northern) will be available ($150 - paid at the workshop).
EXPENSES:
Participants will be responsible for travel, lodging, and meals.
REGISTRATION POLICY:
$40 (GTCC Member) / $100 (Non-Member)
Registration and payment are accepted online or mail to:
869 Tumbleweed Lane - Deer Lodge, MT 59722
REGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT ONLY
NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 19, 2023