Each session listed in this guide has a suggested target audience. The three target audience levels are:
- All Audiences - a session that will likely benefit all levels of learners
- Paint by Numbers - a session well-suited for fairly ‘new to Canvas’ learners
- Joy of Painting - a session likely to push a seasoned-Canvas to unexplored possibilities & functions
LEADERSHIP
S35: Campus Leaders Using Canvas
Audience: Campus Leaders
Credit Hours: .5 hours
Presenter(s): Claudia Morales (Hale Elem.), Mary Helen Burnett (Dunn Elem.), Kelly Hastings (Young JH)
Facilitator: Elita Driskill, Instructional Technology Department
Session Type: Panel Discussion
Session Description: Hear from a panel of principals who utilize Canvas to facilitate their own work at their campuses, including for professional learning.
Time: 8:30 - 9:05
Room: Tiered-Seating Area
S36: Coaching a Teacher to Integrate Technology
Audience: Campus Leaders
Credit Hours: .75 hours
Presenter(s): Kenny Pinkerton, Instructional Technology Department
Session Type: Discussion
Session Description: Discuss with leaders the best ways to ensure that technology isn't just be used by teachers and students, but is being integrated in purposeful ways that engage students in daily opportunities to create, collaborate, and think critically.
Time: 9:15 - 9:55
Room: B206
S37: Hook a Teacher in 10 Minutes
Audience: Campus Leaders
Credit Hours: .5 hours
Presenter(s): Tracey Smith, Morton Elementary School
Session Type: Seminar
Session Description: How can leaders encourage 'technology-reluctant' teachers to take a risk? Hear from a seasoned technology integrator on what hooks educators of all types and levels of experience.
Time: 10:05 - 10:40
Room: B210
S38: Using Admin Rights in Canvas
Audience: Campus Leaders
Credit Hours: .75 hours
Presenter(s): Reny Lizardo, Carter Junior High School
Session Type: Learning Lab
Session Description: Campus leaders have (or can be provided) with sub-account level access in Canvas with which to track data and monitor implementation of Canvas at the campus. Want to learn more? Attend this session in which leaders will be provided time and guidance for exploring their campus' sub-account.
Time: 10:50 - 11:30
Room: B210
S39: T-TESS & Blended Learning Connection for Admins
Audience: Campus Leaders
Credit Hours: 1.5 hours
Presenter(s): Steve Simpson, Instructional Technology Department
Session Type: Discussion
Session Description: It's critical that campus leaders understand how blended learning supports the student-centered classroom, so come discuss strategies for engaging teachers in purposeful conversations about their T-TESS goal setting, implementation efforts, and reflection.
Time: 1:00 - 2:25
Room: A105
S40: Campus Professional Learning with Canvas
Audience: Campus Leaders
Credit Hours: .5 hours
Presenter(s): Kelly Hastings, Young Junior High School
Session Type: Seminar
Session Description: Learn how Canvas has been used to support PL for teachers at one AISD junior high campus.
Time: 2:35 - 3:10
Room: B200