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TCEA 2021

Breaking Down Barriers and Stereotypes Kate Biberdorf Ed Tech Club Podcast

Breaking Down Barriers and Stereotypes | Podcast Ep. 72

by Andrew Roush February 3, 2021

written by Andrew Roush

Dr. Kate Biberdorf (aka Kate the Chemist) is a chemist, science entertainer, and professor. From talk shows to the classroom, she shares her love of science not only with her students, but with the public, too.

As a Featured Focus Thought Leader at the TCEA 2021 Convention & Exposition presented with IDEAcon, she’ll be sharing an exhilarating session all about breaking down barriers and stereotypes, sharing your message of learning, and finding new ways to engage learners.

To give you a preview of what to expect during his session on Feb. 4, we sat down with Kate for a special episode of our TCEA podcast, the Ed Tech Club. Listen using the player below or by clicking here.

Still not registered for the 2021 all-virtual Convention? There’s time left — and plenty of time to explore on-demand sessions, with all the learning available through March 5. What are you waiting for? Register here.

February 3, 2021 0 comment

Leadership

Campus Leadership: Elevating Staff and Students | Podcast Ep: 71

by Andrew Roush February 1, 2021

written by Andrew Roush

Not your typical principal. That’s how many describe Hamish Brewer, the relentless, tattooed, skateboarding principal from Virginia by way of New Zealand.

As a Featured Focus Thought Leader at the TCEA 2021 Convention & Exposition presented with IDEAcon, he’ll be sharing insights on leadership, communication, vision and of course, relentlessness.

To give you a preview of what to expect during his session on Feb. 2, we sat down with Hamish for a special episode of our TCEA podcast, the Ed Tech Club. Listen using the player below or by clicking here.

February 1, 2021 0 comment

Tips Resilience and Endurance Trying Times Ed Tech Club Podcast Ep 69

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Tips on Resilience and Endurance in Trying Times | Podcast Ep. 69

by Andrew Roush January 21, 2021

written by Andrew Roush

Bonnie St. John knows a thing or two about resilience. At age five, her right leg was amputated. But that didn’t stop her from becoming an Olympic medalist. In fact, St. John was the first African American to win Olympic medals, including a silver and two bronze medals in Paralympic competition.

As a Featured Focus Thought Leader at the TCEA 2021 Convention & Exposition presented with IDEAcon, she’ll be sharing tips on resilience and endurance in trying times. She brings not only her experience as an athlete, but also as a speaker, leadership consultant, and author. Learn more about her remarkable and unique career on our Convention website.

To give you a preview of what to expect during her keynote presentation on Monday, Feb. 1, we sat down with Bonnie for a special episode of out TCEA podcast, the Ed Tech Club. Listen using the player below or by clicking here.

January 21, 2021 0 comment

Announcements/Important Dates Professional Learning

Best-Kept Secrets for Making the Most of TCEA 2021

by Lori Gracey January 5, 2021

written by Lori Gracey

Whether you are a veteran attendee of the annual TCEA Convention & Exposition or this will be your very first one to attend, the TCEA 2021 event and the learning contained in it will be new to everyone because it is virtual this year. So how can you maximize your time and energy to gain the most from this jam-packed event? Well, keep reading, and I’ll share some of the secrets previously known only to the TCEA staff about the convention.

Number of Sessions

TCEA has partnered this year with another outstanding ed tech organization, IDEA (Illinois Digital Educations Alliance). That means that there are a ridiculous number of sessions (more than 550 and counting so far!) available to every attendee. And the normal five-day event will now last for an entire month, so there are even more opportunities to learn and network and grow. But it all goes away on March 5, 2021, so you need to access it quickly.

Types of Content

Not only is there plenty of content and more time to enjoy it, but the types of content are also different this year.

On-demand sessions will be released each day for you to enjoy. These learning experiences are pre-recorded, so you can learn from them at any time of the day for the entire month. You can even watch them over again to catch great ideas and resources you may have missed the first time.
Live sessions occur only at specific times and will feature the ability for you to ask questions and interact with the speakers. But these are also being recorded, so you have full access to them for the month as well. You don’t have to worry about not being able to get into the room or having to choose between two topics offered at the same time that you really want to attend. It’s all there for you whenever you want it.

Explore the Schedule Overview

Crafted Schedules for TCEA 2021

But all of that content means that, more than ever, you’ll need to have a game plan to access everything you want to before the content expires in a month. Don’t worry, though, because TCEA has you covered. We asked our content experts to craft mock schedules for specific job responsibilities and topics. These schedules include must-attend live sessions, recorded presentations, visits to the virtual exhibit hall, and more, taking all of the work out of planning your own schedule.

You can find all of the mock schedules here. Feel free to follow them completely or take them as a starting point for creating your own schedule. There are mock schedules available for the following. (If you don’t see one for a topic you are interested in, please let me know so that we can create one.)

Blended/Hybrid/Remote Learning
Campus Leaders
CTE
CTOs and Technology Directors
Curriculum and Instruction
ELAR Teachers
ELA/SS Teachers
Elementary Teachers
General Ed Tech
Innovative/Research-Based Instruction
Librarians and Media Specialists
Math Teachers
Professional Development
Robotics Teachers
Social Studies Teachers
Special Populations Teachers
STEAM Teachers
Technical Support and IT Staff

Explore Mock Schedules Here

Can’t-Miss Presenters

It wouldn’t be a TCEA/IDEA event if there weren’t some amazing thought leaders that you simply shouldn’t miss. And because of our partnership this year, there are even more of these than ever before. Just take a look at all of these unbelievable headliners who will inspire you, challenge you, and rock your world with their ideas and resources. A few of my favorites include Principal Hamish Brewer, Jennifer Gonzalez, Dr. Desiree Alexander, Eric Curts, gadget queen Leslie Fisher, and Claudio Zavala. But you can’t go wrong with any of the ones speaking; they are all true leaders and worthy of your time.

By the way, did I mention that educational research guru John Hattie will also be speaking at the convention? As you may know, Hattie’s research into what really works in education is changing how learning happens in the classroom. Hear him speak and see how you can use high-effect research strategies that will truly impact student learning.
TCEA PD team members will also be presenting sessions before and after his presentation on his research, helping you to dive more deeply into what it means and how it can be used on a daily basis. Check out their sessions on Wednesday through Saturday.

Must-Attend Extras for TCEA 2021

Of course, no TCEA/IDEA convention exists without lots to do besides attend sessions. There will be networking activities, an incredible virtual exhibit hall, an opening celebration, morning kick-offs, solution circles, poster sessions, games, and so much more. With two sets of meeting and events planners working on this extravaganza, you know that the fun and excitement will be AMAZING!

In addition, there will be really fun Bitmoji activities happening in the TCEA Membership Booth each day that you won’t want to miss. Whether you are a Bitmoji veteran or have yet to create your own avatar, stop by, and learn how to up your game and showcase all that you’ve learned during TCEA 2021. There will be daily lessons, tons of resources, and so much fun!

If you haven’t registered yet, you might want to hurry. The registration price will increase on January 9. So save a little money and ensure that you are registered for this powerful collection of learning and collaborating. I look forward to seeing you very soon!

January 5, 2021 0 comment

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Why You Need to Hear These Speakers at TCEA 2021

by Andrew Roush December 23, 2020

written by Andrew Roush

Educators choose their career because they’re passionate about teaching and learning. Passion, however, requires inspiration, rejuvenation, and creativity. As you progress through the years and over the course of a career, educators need a lifelong commitment to their own learning, expanding their point of view and renewing their passion.

The best professional development opportunities grow your sense of wonder, of exploration, and of purpose. At the annual TCEA Convention & Exposition, we work to provide ample, novel ways to refresh your passion for education. This year, our virtual event is full of ways to embrace education from every angle, in part by gaining new insights from our amazing speakers — the inventive experts we call Thought Leaders.

Here are a few reasons you’ll want to register for TCEA 2021, and not miss out on these speakers.

Focusing on What Matters at TCEA 2021

Our 2021 TCEA and IDEAcon Featured Focus speakers bring big ideas, remarkable personal stories, and powerful examples of transformative learning through can’t-miss keynote presentations. Here’s who you’ll be inspired by.

Bonnie St. John Helps Build Resilience, Inclusion, and Success

Paralympian and former Rhodes Scholar Bonnie St. John is a leadership consultant with a powerful perspective on working through trying circumstances, creating open discussion, and achieving goals — topics vital to everyone in education from administrators to classroom teachers and staff.

Hamish Brewer Motivates You to “Be Relentless”

Tattooed, skateboarding principal Hamish Brewer has achieved positive outcomes by encouraging students to “be relentless.” You won’t want to miss his stories of success.

John Hattie Reveals Strategies That Work

World-renowned professor and educational researcher John Hattie will share his insights on teaching strategies that not only support learning, but accelerate it.

Kate the Chemist Makes Wonder Grow

Chemist, science entertainer, and professor at The University of Texas, Dr. Kate Biberdorf routinely amazes audiences with remarkable science experiments and demonstrations. Join her for a sessions that will entertain and engage.

Ken Shelton Tells Stories That Make You Think

Educator and ed tech expert Ken Shelton focuses on using tech creatively to grow equity and inclusion, anti-bias/anti-racism, multimedia literacy, cultural intelligences, visual storytelling, and instructional design.

Ali Hearn Supports Positive Outcomes

Ali Hearn, MSW, LCSW, is passionate about generating positive organizational cultures and is an expert in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Join her to amp up your school’s culture of inclusion, participation, and success.

Jennifer Gonzalez Shares Powerful Pedagogy

Jennifer Gonzalez is the creator of the popular Cult of Pedagogy blog where she shares her experiences in the classroom and with training educators. She’s sure to provide practical strategies to bring teaching to life.

Kevin Carrol Brings Fun to the Fundamentals of Learning

As an author, speaker and agent for social change, Kevin Carroll is known as the “Katalyst.” He’s bringing energy and dynamism, a sense of play — and positive social change — to teaching.

And There’s Much More…

Popular and exciting Thought Leaders will be presenting throughout this year’s event. Explore our full list of Thought Leaders here. And don’t forget to register today — prices will go up January 9.

Who are you looking forward to seeing at TCEA ’21? Let us know in the comments!

December 23, 2020 0 comment

Good Teaching

10 Reasons to Be a Part of TCEA 2021

by Andrew Roush December 7, 2020

written by Andrew Roush

Each year, we bring together some of the brightest minds in education and technology for the annual TCEA Convention & Exposition. It goes without saying that planning such an event presents new challenges in 2020 and beyond. That’s why the 2021 TCEA Convention is built to be a flexible, powerful, and inspirational digital event.

What’s in store for those who register? Let’s explore ten reasons why we think you’ll like being a part of this innovative convention.

You can earn valuable CPE credit. Earn up to 40 CPE hours with live sessions, and keep the learning going with recorded, on-demand sessions until March 5, 2021. You expect powerful professional learning, and in 2021, we’re delivering it in flexible, self-paced ways that help you make professional development happen on your schedule.
You’ll start off each day with a boost. And then some. Morning kickoff events, February 2–6, will set the tone with live events and interviews, and relevant themes like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Leadership, and more fill out the days. Don’t miss out on content packages with valuable on-demand sessions dropping each day, on topics you care about.
We’ve got some new IDEAs in 2021. Two powerful networks of educators are partnering to give you even more learning throughout the month of February. Experience powerful speakers, expand your PLN, and make connections between two of the biggest networks supporting ed tech. And your registration comes with access to IDEAcon speakers and additional events, Feb. 22–24, 2021. Take advantage of a month of learning through this unique partnership.
There are new ways to connect. We all need a chance to recharge and reconnect with our PLN. Message your fellow attendees, connect with representatives of the biggest names in ed tech, chat and interact during live sessions, and have a ball at social events and taking part in conference-wide gamification.
Our speakers are sure to inspire. When you look at education from every angle, you’ll find surprising and energizing ideas from a former Paralympian, a skateboarding principal, and many more fun and thoughtful speakers from across the world of education. We all need a boost these days, and these speakers will deliver.
Your learning, your way. Flexibility is crucial in education, especially now. That goes for professional learning, too. With content packages on timely themes, including on-demand recording you can watch for up to 30 days, you’re able to enjoy self-paced learning designed to cater to your interests — and fit your needs.
Something for everyone, no matter your role. Whether you grow the next generation as a classroom teacher, set the vision as a campus or district leader, or constantly innovate to make learning happen as one of many types of education professionals, you need powerful ways to reignite your passion and refresh your toolkit. Find sessions, events, and people who care about you and your role. No matter your place in education, you deserve world-class professional development.
Formats that fit how you work. Take in big ideas and fascinating insights in our featured focus sessions. Get down to the nitty gritty details on the latest apps, tools and tech, or dig deep into interactive posters to learn about new projects and research. However you choose to learn, you’ll find formats that deliver ideas in ways that will delight you.
It’s easy to find sessions built for you. You know we’re planning an event built for all educators. But do you know how to find everything to fit your role and the topics you care about? It’s easy. Check out sessions organized by role, choose from curated session lists by topic, or see the full sessions list and filter by day, keyword, or topic.
We’re here to help. It’s a new kind of event. That’s why we’re here to help, every step of the way. Have questions before the event? Check out our FAQs for details on many aspects of registration and attendance. And don’t forget to reach out to us with any questions at registration@tcea.org. During the event, you can access real-time assistance within our conference’s virtual platform. It’s all a part of ensuring an amazing experience, no matter the circumstances.

Ready to jump in? Secure your spot today!

December 7, 2020 0 comment

Announcements/Important Dates Professional Learning

TCEA 2021: A Powerful Online Event Built for How You Teach Today

by Andrew Roush September 24, 2020

written by Andrew Roush

Post updated Nov. 9, 2020

Update: Keeping Up with Changes

TCEA has made the difficult decision to take the 2021 TCEA Convention & Exposition fully virtual. After careful consideration with TCEA’s partners at the City of Dallas and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, it is clear that ongoing COVID-19 safety measures require us to find new ways to deliver the powerful insights and connections you expect from this event.

The live experience will begin February 1-6, 2021 with more customizable ways to learn throughout the month. Self-paced content will be available through March 5, 2021, and you’ll receive access to IDEAcon February 22-24 with live content between both engaging experiences.

Learn more about our virtual event here — and don’t forget to register now.

Original post, Sep. 24, 2020: Since 1980, TCEA’s annual Convention & Exposition has been a trusted source for the latest in all things education and ed tech. In 2021, our innovative hybrid registration options, new partnerships, and timely topics from extraordinary educators give you even more ways to expand your professional learning network, get to know the latest technologies, and share your unique perspective — wherever you are.

Registration for the 2021 TCEA Convention & Exposition, February 1–6, 2021 in Dallas, Texas and online, opens at 9:00 a.m. Central on September 24, 2020. Explore what we have planned and secure your place at this world-class event. Early Bird pricing goes away soon, so register today!

The BIG Picture

However you choose to take part, we’re working to give you more ways to connect. Here is what you can expect from the TCEA 2021 event:

A hybrid event, with both face-to-face and virtual registration available.
A new partnership with IDEA (the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance) giving you a month-long opportunity for quality professional development, all included in the convention registration price.
A diverse group of thought leaders from around the world sharing best practices, the latest ed tech resources, and how to make learning happen regardless of the environment.
A worry-free registration guarantee. In-person registrants who are not able to attend the live event can receive a full refund, if registration is canceled by January 8, 2021. In-person registration can also be changed to the virtual-only registration without a fee.

A Hybrid Convention

In 2021, we’re looking at education from every angle. We’re giving educators new ways to connect, and our worry-free registration means that however you choose to take part, in-person or online, we’ve got you covered. Our hybrid event, in Dallas and on our virtual conference platform, gives you flexible new ways to find big ideas, and share yours.

Here’s how you can be a part of it all:

Our Virtual Convention Badge includes full access to live-streamed and on-demand sessions, networking events, our online exhibit hall, and more. Plus, you’ll have access to the on-demand sessions for up to 30 days, meaning you can earn up to 100 self-paced CPE hours. Virtual Convention badges start at just $179.
The Full Convention Badge gives you complete access to the Convention & Exposition in Dallas and online, including all the enlightening thought leaders and inspiring sessions you’ve come to expect, and 30 days’ access to our on-demand presentations.
For those looking to engage with our expansive Expo, featuring the biggest companies in ed tech, we also offer virtual and in-person Exhibit Hall badges starting at $59.

Check out all of our registration options, and find the best fit for you, at the Convention & Exposition website.

A Flexible Event — Built for You

Preparing students for the future means understanding what’s coming. In addition to our powerful hybrid convention, we’re creating new ways to help you find resources and engage with other educators.

For 2021, we’re teaming up with IDEAcon to expand your opportunities for learning and bring even more perspectives into your PLN. Learn more about this partnership and what it provides to you here.

And don’t forget: Registration includes a one-year membership or membership renewal in TCEA. As a member, you’ll have access to amazing PD events, webinars, and a vibrant online community all year long.

Ready to embrace education from every angle? Join us at the 2021 TCEA Convention & Exposition — in Dallas or wherever you are.

September 24, 2020 0 comment