2024 ICTE Fall Conference

Kids like talking. Kids have opinions. Kids like talking about their opinions. But have them brainstorm about a topic for an essay or a project and they stare at you blankly and mumble "ah-uh-no." In this session, Skip Olson - second runner up of the 67th annual "Is It a Pumpkin or a Baby?" contest of Humboldt County in 1992 - will be your guide on how to get kids from weak, spoon-fed, intermittent drops to a torrential downpour of ideas (or maybe just a nice shower which, according to any Midwesterner, is something we could always use). Come for the strategies, stay for the increasingly bad puns.

Nothing bolsters us more as teachers of writing than producing writing ourselves. This session offers inspiration and time to compose around the theme of joy, specifically capturing moments of joy in our classrooms. No expertise is needed. No matter your creative writing experience, this session is for you.

This workshop is designed to amplify the usage of MackinVIA in the classroom. Within this workshop, participants will explore their school’s digital resources, learn how to navigate and apply the tools within MackinVIA.  Participants will work on practical ideas for bringing their learning back to their own classrooms. 
 
Workshop includes an exploration of the following:
·        Finding resources in MackinVIA
·        Customizing the reading experience
·        Digging into text with MackinVIA
·        Planning and organizing resources using MackinVIA Groups

Are you an English teacher or college instructor looking to empower your students and help them develop their public speaking skills? Learn practical strategies and insights on setting up and executing an authentic end-of-the-semester student speaking showcase, from front-loading the framework to preparing students for the big day. Gain tips on creating a classroom climate of trust, building relationships, and fostering a confident growth mindset. By the end of this session, you will have the tools and knowledge to implement a student speaking showcase that enhances students' public speaking skills, boosts their confidence, and empowers their voices. Let's inspire the next generation of confident and dynamic speakers!