The 2012 Martin Institute Summer Conference will be in Memphis, TN on June 13 and 14. The conference will be hosted at the Martin Institute for Teaching Excellence on the campus of Presbyterian Day School as well as the University of Memphis.
The conference is a unique opportunity to connect, educate and innovate with colleagues from a variety of school types and geographic regions. Coming together to teach and learn from one another helps each of us develop to our highest potential so that we are giving our best to our students.
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Session Descriptions 2012
Room:
EC1107
Session:
Session 3, Session 4
Description:
Come sneak a peek at our letter of the week ideas across the Early Childhood curriculum. Our experienced teachers will share many creative ideas for you to implement in your classroom! Room:
EC1125
Session:
Session 3-4 (90 mins)
Description:
Schools are using iOS devices in many different ways. Some have only a few iPads in carts; others have students bringing their own devices; still others have implemented some form of 1:1. Technologies built into iOS allow management solutions for teachers and IT for any of these environments - explore them with an Apple Systems Engineer. Room:
EC1125
Session:
Session 8
Description:
The iPad offers many choices for teachers and students to deliver group presentations. Explore software and hardware solutions that help you make an impact in new and exciting ways. Room:
EC1103
Session:
Session 3, Session 4
Description:
In the spring of 2009, the Van Meter Community School District set the goal of becoming a 21st century school system by the fall of 2013. Room:
D103
Session:
Session 7, Session 8
Description:
Find out 25+ ways to integrate technology in your classroom tomorrow. Room:
EC1130
Session:
Session 1, Session 2
Description:
There's An App For That - Come see example iPod lessons that can be adapted for any classroom. Room:
EC1103
Session:
Session 7, Session 8
Description:
Evaluation protocols in use by local school systems value a strong opening, middle, and ending in a lesson. This presentation offers a variety of strategies to reenergize lessons and capitalize on learning that occurred. Room:
EC1101
Session:
Session 1, Session 2
Description:
This session will focus on the fundamental facts known about dyslexia, signs of dyslexia, and intervention ideas. Room:
D104
Session:
Session 1, Session 2
Description:
This presentation helps practitioners understand the research on student surveys of teacher practice and how schools are using them as tool for teacher evaluation and professional development. It also discusses the results from a recent pilot in Georgia through the state’s Race to the Top initiative involving over 15,000 students and 900 teachers. Room:
D100
Session:
Session 5-6 (90 mins)
Description:
So now that you know your way around SMART Notebook software, let us take it a step farther. Learn to create, manipulate, and edit objects in Notebook. You will find out how to use reveal techniques, work with fonts, images and drawing tools. This session will take you to the next level by lighting a fire within you to elevate your children.Quotes from Martin Institute Conference Attendees
"I loved learning about ideas at the conference that I can use with my students!"
"Thank you so much for the last two days!! It was great and I have already told every teacher I have talked to!!
"Lots of information to share. Excellent resources. Phenomenal workshop!"
