EdTech Adventure

I attended the Ed Tech Conference in Greenville, SC, October, 2012. Most of the 1:1 efforts were focused on iPads rather than laptops. There were several classes on Apps which also highlights use of iPads and Smart phones. The first class I attended was Rev Up Your Engines with Google Chrome. The presenter shared a Google Doc which I will post for your viewing:  https://docs.google.com/a/ahs.acsgmail.net/presentation/d/1q_zFSjekiwPnDouJDQm6H0PnVjY0m6yzp4Y7Hgb1FlY/mobilepresent#slide=id.g2e8de21b_0_30

Among other things the doc shows how to set up your settings in Google Chrome, add Apps and control tabs. Google Chrome’s store makes it easy to access apps from your browser.

I also enjoyed learning about Symbaloo in “My Favorite Apps.” The conference used EdModo to present the schedule and share links. Here is the link to their symbaloo: http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/appsfor1-1

Many of the Apps have websites so that you can use them even if you are on a laptop.

The workshop on podcasting with video was excellent. This site has a detailed tutorial on 3 different ways to podcast. http://cindygperry.com/podcastme/classroomexamples.html

I can see using podcasting as a way to lead a book discussion in the Media Center.

IPadio is a cool way to podcast from a phone (audio only): http://Ipadio.com/

The conference was informative. I was looking for ways to use technology in the Media Center and classroom and got some good tips. Some of the sessions were full and I couldn’t even get in the door. The internet access was limited because of bandwidth and the great number of participants. That was a real bummer. I listened in on a graduate student’s session on ITFs and certification and found out that in many states a degree is not necessary to become an ITF. That was a shocker. I am very curious about what direction the fields, Media Coordinator and ITF will grow, and merge.