Tech+Tuesdays+Exploration

=Explore your iPad or other hand-held devices! Join us on Tech-Tuesdays! =

===__Who__? Teachers interested in learning more about iPads. Bring your classroom iPads and/or your own devices. ===

===__When__? Tuesdays after school, 45-60 minutes per session ===

===__Why__? Take time to explore your iPads to familiarize yourself with them, and discover all of the things they can do! Throughout the course of this school year, your friendly LMS will facilitate Tech-Tuesdays--technology based exploration sessions where you and your peers can devote time to discover the iPad's capabilities! Numerous topics will be focused on throughout the year, resulting in your attainment of the overall goal--strategically integrating technology into the curriculum. ===

===Bring your favorite apps to share with others, and leave with apps others share with you. During these sessions, participants will work in small groups according to areas of interest. Time will be utilized by conducting an App Swap with group members and taking time to explore the apps' benefits. Toward the ends of the sessions, participants will gather in a whole group setting to highlight specific apps to immediately share with everyone. //All// apps shared (small and whole-group) will be posted to the WIKI to provide access for all. ===
 * ===__App Swap__ ===

=== Apps to help you organize, set calendars, and complete professional tasks will be presented and highlighted. Small group break-out sessions will occur to allow exploration of s specific apps that target individual interests. All apps shared will be posted to the WIKI to provide access for all. ===
 * ===__**Productivity Apps**__ ===

=== A plethora of apps specific to curricular areas and grade levels exists. However, we realize educators' time to seek and find is limited. We therefore will provide multiple === === opportunities to highlight and share specific apps for literacy, math, science, social studies, and other content areas. Look for the sessions that most pertain to your needs === === and interests, and join us for learning more about available apps. All apps shared will be posted to the WIKI to provide access for all. ===
 * ===__Apps Specific to Curricular/Content Areas__ ===

=== Imagine the power of technology and what it can do for your existing lessons! You've invested a lot of time and effort into lesson planning, and we realize your desire to continue using plans you already created. Let us help you learn how to integrate technology into existing lesson plans to make your great plans phenomenal! Bring plans you intend to use in the near future so you can learn how to strategically embed technology. Try the revised plans, and return to another session to share your questions, comments, and concerns. Your willingness to share your lesson plans during the sessions and on the WIKI will be encouraged and greatly appreciated. ===
 * ===<span style="color: #4c07a7; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">__**Using a Lesson I Presently Teach, How Do I Upgrade It By Strategically Integrating Technology?**__ ===

===<span style="color: #4c07a7; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">With so many available apps, how does one know which ones are worth downloading? Various reviews are available to provide consumers with valuable information regarding specific apps. During this session, participants will explore various apps and reviews. ===
 * ===<span style="color: #4c07a7; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">__**iPad Reviews**__ ===

===<span style="color: #4c07a7; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> You now have daily access to a powerful technology, and perhaps you want to know more about specific topics covered or not yet explored. Post your interests in the Discussion tab on this page, and look for sessions developed to meet your needs. If you see no scheduled sessions of interest, contact us for an individualized session that will meet your specific needs. ===
 * ===<span style="color: #4c07a7; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">__**Other topics, as suggested/desired**__ ===

===<span style="color: #4c07a7; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">As you explore, please share your thinking with others by posting to the discussion board. Regarding your iPads or other hand-held devices, what is going well? What challenges have you faced, and how did you overcome them? What challenges might others help you overcome? (The information you share may help others--or may even prevent them from experiencing the same challenges.) What suggestions do you have for others who embark on this technological adventure? ===