Lunch and Learn

Learn new technologies and how they can be adapted to evidence-based instructional strategies.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

As a student in Concordia’s Master of Education in Educational Technology & Innovation program, you’ll be prepared to develop and implement innovative teaching practices that leverage cutting-edge technology, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality, to enhance learning and meet the needs of your students, staff, and organizations.

If you are an ISTE certified educator, earned or renewed in the last five years, you automatically receive three transfer credits towards the edtech program! We are excited about this accelerated program and can’t wait to share it with you!

TCEA Members – Free
Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar.

TCEA is pleased to announce the finalists for the organization’s 2020-21 Educator Awards and Scholarships. These honors recognize excellence in the integration of technology in schools. Our awards, also known as Golden Apples, to some of the most innovative and engaging educators. Award recipients receive a $1,000 prize. Additionally, two finalists in each category receive $500 prizes.

The winners of the awards will be announced at the TCEA Educator Awards Ceremony, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Central on Thursday, March 4. Join us for the ceremony here!

ORDER OF EVENTS:

Richard A. Brown Student Scholarship
Robert E. Knight Professional Scholarship
Jeri Hodges Leadership Scholarship
Technical Support Person of the Year
District or Campus Administrator of the Year
High Impact Teacher of the Year
Librarian/Media Specialist of the Year
Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year
Technology Administrator of the Year
School Board of the Year
Making IT Happen Award
Lifetime Achievement

Chunking content (breaking it into smaller bits) is a great way to help students succeed. We’ll discuss the why and how so you can start chunking tomorrow in class!

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

Explore video editing tools for easy video creation and editing.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

Advocacy means speaking up, and TCEA is advocating for students and educators alike. Whether at the Capitol, SBOE, or anywhere education laws and funding are decided, TCEA is working to focus energy and resources on supporting education.

Stay current with state and national discussions on educational technology topics in this monthly FREE-to-members webinar series. If you cannot attend the live version, register anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar.

Not a TCEA member?  Register for just $49 and receive a complimentary one-year membership!  . 

The webinar counts for 1.0 CPE credit.

Learn the story of the pickle and how you can improve customer service.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

A TCEA Zoom Discussion is a monthly 1-hour interactive, free-to-members webinar available live throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for 1.0 CPE/GT credit.

TCEA has a ton of benefits for busy educators, and I bet that you don’t know even half of them. Join me to learn how you can take advantage of what is available to you as a member FREE.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

These Zoom virtual discussions led by Google expert Mark Simmons from Sabine Pass ISD are designed to help those responsible for administering G Suite EDU in their districts or campuses. Mark will present a new topic each month and will include any updates from Google for that time. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions.

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each one.  Late registrants will receive a copy of the live sessions they missed. The bundle of all 12 of the sessions will cost $50 for members and $99 for non-members (which includes a one-year membership in TCEA).

List of sessions:

1. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE — March 3, 2020  Best practices for setting up your organizational units for effective and productive policy management.
2. GMAIL — April 7, 2020  Best practices for securing your district email communications and ensuring productive student use.
3. DRIVES AND DOCS — May 5, 2020 Best practices for protecting, transferring, and retaining user data.
4. YOUTUBE — June 2, 2020 Best practices for setting permissions ensuring student safety.
5. G SUITE APPS — September 1, 2020 Managing which apps to turn on or off for different users.
6. GOOGLE PLAY FOR CHROMEBOOKS — October 6, 2020 Best practice for preparing Chromebooks to utilize Android applications.
7. DEVICE MANAGEMENT — November 3 (election day) or November 10, 2020 Best practices for securing Chromebooks for students in both a cart and 1:1 environment.
8. MANAGED CHROME BROWSERS — December 1, 2020 Best practices for setting up Windows/OSX computer labs using the Chrome browser and forcing users to sign into Chrome for a managed environment.
9. USER BROWSER SETTINGS — March 2, 2021 Best practices for securing and protecting students, as well as providing staff with productive features and tools.
10. RULES — April 6, 2021 Examples of how to use Rules to ensure data protection within G Suite.
11. DIRECTORY SETTINGS — May 4, 2021 Utilizing the Directory to ensure student safety.
12. PRINTING WITH CHROMEBOOKS — June 1, 2021 How to set up CUPS printing via the Admin Console.

IMPORTANT:  Be sure to read your registration confirmation email (sent upon your completed registration) for further information.

Discover digital instructional media resources you can share with students and parents.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

Join us to explore a variety of STEAM-related activities that you can replicate in your classroom with your students.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

What blew your socks off this past school year in the world of Google?

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

A TCEA Zoom Discussion is a monthly 1-hour interactive, free-to-members webinar available live throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for 1.0 CPE/GT credit.

You don’t have to be high tech to create and use animation in the classroom. Join us to learn about simple tools and how they can support student learning.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

Advocacy means speaking up, and TCEA is advocating for students and educators alike. Whether at the Capitol, SBOE, or anywhere education laws and funding are decided, TCEA is working to focus energy and resources on supporting education.

Stay current with state and national discussions on educational technology topics in this monthly FREE-to-members webinar series. If you cannot attend the live version, register anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar.

Not a TCEA member?  Register for just $49 and receive a complimentary one-year membership!  . 

The webinar counts for 1.0 CPE credit.

With five or more careers in their future, students today must develop the skills to be lifelong learners. Discover how you can help them practice and attain those skills in your classroom today.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

These Zoom virtual discussions led by Google expert Mark Simmons from Sabine Pass ISD are designed to help those responsible for administering G Suite EDU in their districts or campuses. Mark will present a new topic each month and will include any updates from Google for that time. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions.

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each one. Late registrants will receive a copy of the live sessions they missed. The bundle of all 12 of the sessions will cost $50 for members and $99 for non-members (which includes a one-year membership in TCEA). 

List of sessions:

1. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE — March 3, 2020  Best practices for setting up your organizational units for effective and productive policy management.
2. GMAIL — April 7, 2020  Best practices for securing your district email communications and ensuring productive student use.
3. DRIVES AND DOCS — May 5, 2020 Best practices for protecting, transferring, and retaining user data.
4. YOUTUBE — June 2, 2020 Best practices for setting permissions ensuring student safety.
5. G SUITE APPS — September 1, 2020 Managing which apps to turn on or off for different users.
6. GOOGLE PLAY FOR CHROMEBOOKS — October 6, 2020 Best practice for preparing Chromebooks to utilize Android applications.
7. DEVICE MANAGEMENT — November 3 (election day) or November 10, 2020 Best practices for securing Chromebooks for students in both a cart and 1:1 environment.
8. MANAGED CHROME BROWSERS — December 1, 2020 Best practices for setting up Windows/OSX computer labs using the Chrome browser and forcing users to sign into Chrome for a managed environment.
9. USER BROWSER SETTINGS — March 2, 2021 Best practices for securing and protecting students, as well as providing staff with productive features and tools.
10. RULES — April 6, 2021 Examples of how to use Rules to ensure data protection within G Suite.
11. DIRECTORY SETTINGS — May 4, 2021 Utilizing the Directory to ensure student safety.
12. PRINTING WITH CHROMEBOOKS — June 1, 2021 How to set up CUPS printing via the Admin Console.

The cost is $50 for members and $99 for non-members (includes complimentary 1-year membership to TCEA and includes the entire bundle of 12 sessions.

Learn how to enhance and enrich Seesaw activities using high-effect-size instructional strategies to transform them.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

Worried about students appropriating other’s work for their own? Come along as we discuss old and new approaches for tracking student work.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

Explore how laser engraving and 3D printing can enhance service projects.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

A TCEA Zoom Discussion is a monthly 1-hour interactive, free-to-members webinar available live throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for 1.0 CPE/GT credit.

Livecams will take students on an exciting and motivating learning journey outside your classroom. Come see how to engage students with livecams.

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

Advocacy means speaking up, and TCEA is advocating for students and educators alike. Whether at the Capitol, SBOE, or anywhere education laws and funding are decided, TCEA is working to focus energy and resources on supporting education.

Stay current with state and national discussions on educational technology topics in this monthly FREE-to-members webinar series. If you cannot attend the live version, register anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar.

Not a TCEA member?  Register for just $49 and receive a complimentary one-year membership!  . 

The webinar counts for 1.0 CPE credit.

Join us for a plan to create and share easy (but fun) learning teasers for your students over the summer. With very little effort, you can encourage your students to make learning practical, fun, and possibly funny, even while on summer break!

TCEA Members – Free

Non-members – $49 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

This interactive, free-to-members webinar is available live each week throughout the school year. If you cannot attend the live version, register for the webinar anyway and you will receive a link to the recorded version and all resources shared during the webinar. The webinar counts for .5 CPE/GT credit.

These Zoom virtual discussions led by Google expert Mark Simmons from Sabine Pass ISD are designed to help those responsible for administering G Suite EDU in their districts or campuses. Mark will present a new topic each month and will include any updates from Google for that time. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions.

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each one. Late registrants will receive a copy of the live sessions they missed. The bundle of all 12 of the sessions will cost $50 for members and $99 for non-members (which includes a one-year membership in TCEA). 

List of sessions:

1. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE — March 3, 2020  Best practices for setting up your organizational units for effective and productive policy management.
2. GMAIL — April 7, 2020  Best practices for securing your district email communications and ensuring productive student use.
3. DRIVES AND DOCS — May 5, 2020 Best practices for protecting, transferring, and retaining user data.
4. YOUTUBE — June 2, 2020 Best practices for setting permissions ensuring student safety.
5. G SUITE APPS — September 1, 2020 Managing which apps to turn on or off for different users.
6. GOOGLE PLAY FOR CHROMEBOOKS — October 6, 2020 Best practice for preparing Chromebooks to utilize Android applications.
7. DEVICE MANAGEMENT — November 3 (election day) or November 10, 2020 Best practices for securing Chromebooks for students in both a cart and 1:1 environment.
8. MANAGED CHROME BROWSERS — December 1, 2020 Best practices for setting up Windows/OSX computer labs using the Chrome browser and forcing users to sign into Chrome for a managed environment.
9. USER BROWSER SETTINGS — March 2, 2021 Best practices for securing and protecting students, as well as providing staff with productive features and tools.
10. RULES — April 6, 2021 Examples of how to use Rules to ensure data protection within G Suite.
11. DIRECTORY SETTINGS — May 4, 2021 Utilizing the Directory to ensure student safety.
12. PRINTING WITH CHROMEBOOKS — June 1, 2021 How to set up CUPS printing via the Admin Console.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to read your registration confirmation email (sent upon your completed registration) for further information.