Through the 3D Design Contest from TCEA, you will promote STEM thinking as your students develop and design an invention to solve a TCEA supplied real-world problem. From 3D printed prosthetics for amputees to emergency shelters that can be produced in 30 minutes flat, 3D printer technology has engineered some incredibly innovative fixes for the good of mankind.

This competition lets students become the creators. A prompt for an engineering design challenge is provided each year. Students will use the Engineering Design Process and 3D modeling software to create a solution. They will approach their problem like engineers and rely on critical thinking skills to create inventions that have a meaningful impact on the world.

Contest Dates and Registration Information

Contest Registration: February 18 – March 1, 2019
Contest Design Entry: February 18 – March 29, 2019

Registration fee: $50 per team

Stay current with state and national discussions on educational technology topics in this free-to-members webinar series.

Participants will develop a vision for instructional technology use based on 21st century skills from Tony Wagner. The emphasis will be on ensuring that their vision is based on student learning and not on “stuff.” Successful completion of this course counts for 1 CPE credit.

*This webinar is part of the Technology/IT Director Certification.

Students need to be able to recognize the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living in an interconnected digital world. Join us for resources for modeling how to behave safely, legally, and ethically online.

Through the 3D Design Contest from TCEA, you will promote STEM thinking as your students develop and design an invention to solve a TCEA supplied real-world problem. From 3D printed prosthetics for amputees to emergency shelters that can be produced in 30 minutes flat, 3D printer technology has engineered some incredibly innovative fixes for the good of mankind.

This competition lets students become the creators. A prompt for an engineering design challenge is provided each year. Students will use the Engineering Design Process and 3D modeling software to create a solution. They will approach their problem like engineers and rely on critical thinking skills to create inventions that have a meaningful impact on the world.

Contest Dates and Registration Information

Contest Registration: February 18 – March 1, 2019
Contest Design Entry: February 18 – March 29, 2019

Registration fee: $50 per team

This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard at the Texas Capitol. You will receive a briefing on the issues that pertain to educational technology in addition to learning tips and tricks for effectively communicating with legislators and their staff members. TCEA will set up meetings with the offices of your senator and representative. After your briefing in the morning, you will be completely prepared to advocate like a pro!

Your lunch is included in the cost of the event.

TCEA has arranged for special pricing at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown for March 4th. The room rate is $159 includes a complimentary breakfast and a shuttle to and from the Capitol. If you won’t be taking the shuttle from the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, meet us at the Texas Capitol in the Legislative Conference Center. Further details will be emailed closer to the date of the event.

TCEA members pay $20 and non members pay $69 which includes a complimentary year of membership. TCEA/Tec-Sig members pay only $10.

*Anyone registered who does not attend (no show) will be billed for the full registration fee.

If you have any questions, email Jennifer Bergland at [email protected].

You probably have a Chrome app or extension you swear by. Join us to hear about some of our must-haves and share your favorites as well! You are sure to leave with some winners to introduce to your classroom.

The purpose of the ISTE Certification is to recognize elite educators who demonstrate understanding and mastery of the ISTE Standards for Educators. Through the ISTE Certification process, participants will engage in 30 hours of dynamic in-person AND online professional learning based on the ISTE Standards and transformative pedagogy. After the two days of face-to-face training, which will include a boxed lunch each day, participants will complete four (4) online modules within an eight (8) week period. Participants will then put together a portfolio to demonstrate their understanding and implementation of the ISTE Standards for Educators.

Face-to-Face Workshop: 12 Hours

Online Coursework: 18 Hours

Please email [email protected] with any dietary restrictions.

https://www.tcea.org/pd/iste/

Student engagement is virtually guaranteed when you introduce problem-based learning to virtual worlds like Minecraft: Education Edition. Get some out-of-this-world PBL lesson ideas and learn how to differentiate content, process, and product in a virtual space.

TCEA Makers – A hands-on learning experience in classrooms and libraries across the country, the maker movement is giving students and teachers the time and space they need to learn, imagine, and create. Whether hi-tech, low-tech, or some of both, you can offer engaging learning activities that develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. After a fun day of the hands-on TCEA Maker experience, you’ll leave ready to create your own. We’ll bring all the supplies (and lunch); all you need to bring is your creativity and curiosity.

Stay current with state and national discussions on educational technology topics in this free-to-members webinar series.

Assessment and instruction go hand in hand in a classroom that focuses on the student. Let’s explore a variety of strategies and tools to assess student readiness in order to make decisions about current and future instruction.