Kathren+Hoffman

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 * Monday **


 * Big Idea:** Using technology is a great way to motivate students.
 * At-Risk Students in the Digital Age
 * Writing in the 21st Century
 * The National Gallery of Writing []


 * Tuesday **


 * Big Idea:** Globalize Communication
 * Empathy: The 21st Century Skill
 * Use country codes when searching the internet to get sites with opinions from other countries.
 * Get in contact with other teachers and set up a professional learning community.


 * Wednesday **


 * Big Idea:** Tools to use in the classroom
 * Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Global Themes in the Elementary Classroom
 * Critical Transformations in the Elementary Classroom
 * [|www.glogster.com] []


 * Keynote and other Special Sessions **


 * Big Idea:** Educators are important in communicating the need for change in our world to our students. We need to create a global community to take care of our planet. We need students who grow up to be problem solvers.
 * Global Problem Solving and the Critical Role of Educators and Technology for Education

After attending this conference, I realize how far behind my classroom is in using technology. I want to become familiar with some of the different programs so my students will be part of the digital age at school and not just at home. I want to use programs to excite and motivate my students to learn. I plan to use xtranorml.com, glogster.com and skype to get in contact with teachers and classrooms from around the world. I plan to research the internet knowing there are country codes that provide sites from different countries. I plan to get into a professional learning community that supports technology use in the classroom.
 * Implications for your Classroom **