ITEC is an ISTE affiliate who promotes the use of technology in education by demonstrating to its members, other educators and the public developments in the use of educational technology and how its use supports teaching and learning. The ITEC Conference is October 11-13, 2015. It will be held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA. The conference is open to all educators and administrators in Iowa and beyond.
There’s never been a better time to teach the next generation how to code. Swift, the powerful programming language created by Apple, is intuitive and easy to use. And with Swift Playgrounds, a revolutionary new app for iPad, learning Swift is interactive and fun. Swift Playgrounds requires no coding knowledge, so it’s perfect for students just starting out. We think everyone should have the opportunity to create something that can change the world. See how Swift Playgrounds can be used to teach all levels of learns how to program.
Overview of how districts in Iowa have used DreamBox Learning to provide rigorous, interactive instruction to uniquely meet each students needs in an environment that helps students become excited about math.
Imagine the possibilities. You are teaching children about dinosaurs and suddenly with the help of a VR headset, there is a life sized one in front of their eyes. Your kids can dissect frogs without the smell of formaldehyde or learn about Africa by riding a canoe through a small village. The possibilities are endless and the impact on education beyond imagine. In this session we will discuss this emerging technology and give a brief demonstration.
As a teacher, you inspire the next generation of leaders. You make complex ideas easy to understand. And you’re always looking for new ways to engage your students. In this session, we’ll explore Classroom, the app that turns your iPad into a powerful teaching assistant, helping a teacher guide students through a lesson, see their progress, and keep them on track. Along with Classroom, we’ll explore the Apple Teacher program to help you get the most from our products, and celebrate the work you do every day along with other helpful teaching resources.
