Webinars

What teacher doesn’t want to be more efficient with his/her time?
What teacher doesn’t desire to provide more effective feedback to his/her students?
Digital Rubrics are a way to accomplish both outcomes!

Join Concordia University professors for this engaging session on how to develop digital rubrics that will support student learning and strengthen the feedback loop. You will deepen your understanding of holistic and analytic rubrics and how to generate them—on your own or by using helpful resources that are shared with you.

Presented by: Lori Einfalt & Alexandra Herron
About Us: Alex Herron EdD, and Lori Einfalt PhD, are committed to supporting classroom teachers who are teaching amidst some of the most challenging circumstances we have ever faced. We believe technology can assist us all in powerful, useful, and immediate ways! They are K-12 educators who are now professors at Concordia University Texas. Dr. Herron is the head an exciting new master’s degree program at CTX in Educational Technology and Innovation that just launched this fall. Dr. Einfalt is the Director of the M.Ed. Program at Concordia University Texas.

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.

Explore creative activities and ready-to-use Google product templates for creating opportunities for developing empathy, compassion and embracing the true spirit of collaboration.

Presenter: Monica Isabel Martinez is the EDU Content Manager for Google overseeing the Teacher Center. She is an educational technology speaker, leads educator professional development on technology integration, and supports districts with Google Workspace deployments. Monica has a master’s degree in Educational Technology, is a published author, designer, and photographer.

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each session. Register at any point in the series until July 26 and you will receive a link to the recordings of any session you missed.

TCEA Area 05 Members – Free
TCEA Members Outside of Area 05 – $30
Non-members – $79 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

What does an innovation space look like in a K-12 library? Learn how one school library uses emerging technology and non-tech materials to empower students and teachers to be innovative designers. Student projects that use AR/VR/MR, 3D design, and makerspace kits will be demonstrated.

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

Learn the basics to getting started in 3D printing whether you’re creating a class or a club. Printer suggestions, project examples, and software recommendations.

Presenter: Mark Simmons is the Director of Technology at Sabine Pass ISD. He currently is the TCEA Area 5 Director as well as the TEC-SIG Past-President. He has worked in the technology field for almost 30 years with the last 10 years in education.

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each session. Register at any point in the series until July 26 and you will receive a link to the recordings of any session you missed.

TCEA Area 05 Members – Free
TCEA Members Outside of Area 05 – $30
Non-members – $79 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

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

Session Title: CAMP-SIG: Poolside PD and Other Summer Learning
Description: Put on the sunscreen. Grab a towel and your favorite summer beverage and join us for a sharing session on ideas to get folks to take the plunge into the deep end of summer professional development. Engagement strategies for the adult learner will be discussed along with tips and tricks that are sure to be takeaways for ANY learning environment! Join this session and receive a FREE year-long CAMP-SIG membership!

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each session. Register at any point in the series until July 26 and you will receive a link to the recordings of any session you missed.

TCEA Area 05 Members – Free
TCEA Members Outside of Area 05 – $30
Non-members – $79 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

Session Title: LIB-SIG: Advocate This, Not That
Description: How can campus librarians leverage their online/digital resources to advocate in a meaningful and purposeful way? During this session, librarians will explore how to reframe their impact on student success when communicating with the learning community.

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each session. Register at any point in the series until July 26 and you will receive a link to the recordings of any session you missed.

TCEA Area 05 Members – Free
TCEA Members Outside of Area 05 – $30
Non-members – $79 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

Session title: Personalized Learning with Microsoft Immersive Reader

Presenter: Jim Ekrut, @edtechjim

Session Description:  Learn how Microsoft’s Immersive Reader is changing the way students learn by overcoming language, vision, and other reading challenges to enhance fluency and comprehension. This free tool is available through Word, Forms, Teams, OneNote, Edge browser, Minecraft, Flipgrid, and other third-party applications.

Date: July 15, 2021

Time: 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM CST

TCEA Members – Free

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

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each session. Register at any point in the series until June 10 and you will receive a link to the recordings of any session you missed.

Create a positive and encouraging school culture!

Presenter: Tyler Tarver, Ed.S. loves helping people. He is currently the Dean of NLC College. He has over 25 million views and 150k subscribers across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. He is the founder of Tarver Academy, is the author of The Baller Teacher Playbook (releasing next week), hosts multiple podcasts, and is a doctoral candidate in educational leadership at Harding University. He’s also a Google Innovator, Google Certified Trainer, Apple Distinguished Educator, and has been a teacher, director, principal, and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Communication, Technology, and Personnel.

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each session. Register at any point in the series until July 26 and you will receive a link to the recordings of any session you missed.

TCEA Area 05 Members – Free
TCEA Members Outside of Area 05 – $30
Non-members – $79 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

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. Join Jennifer Bergland for a final wrap-up of the 87th Legislative session. Learn what bills passed and how these bills might impact the implementation of digital learning in your district.

Presenter: Jennifer Bergland is the Director of Governmental Relations at TCEA.

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each session. Register at any point in the series until July 26 and you will receive a link to the recordings of any session you missed.

TCEA Area 05 Members – Free
TCEA Members Outside of Area 05 – $30
Non-members – $79 (includes 1-year complimentary TCEA membership)

Session Title:  I Want to be on Your Team!

Presenter:  Nelann Taylor, @Ladylanguage411

Session Description:  Explore Microsoft Teams at the high school and leadership team levels. Creating specified channels. Functions between web and desktop app versions. Engage colleagues with SEL and create school wide Teams for camaraderie and collaboration among students.

Date: August 19, 2021

Time: 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM CST

TCEA Members – Free

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

The sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be provided to registered participants after each session. Register at any point in the series until June 10 and you will receive a link to the recordings of any session you missed.