Practical Strategies for Using Mobile Devices and Apps to Increase Student Learning (Grades K 6)

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1 Practical Strategies for Using Mobile Devices and Apps to Increase Student Learning 2015 SCHEDULE California Anaheim December 9 Pasadena (Monrovia) December 8 Sacramento November 13 (Elk Grove) Michigan Detroit November 10 (Sterling Heights) MI SCECH Available (5 Hours) NEW Seminar Presented by MARY PETERSON Outstanding Teacher and National Presenter Specifically Designed for Educators Serving Grades K 6: Classroom Teachers, Special Education Staff, Literacy and Math Coaches, Technology Integration Specialists, Curriculum Specialists, Library Media Specialists, and Administrators hhincrease student learning and motivation in your K 6 classrooms with dozens of practical strategies for using ipads, Android OS tablets and other mobile devices with your students hhsave yourself hours of time browsing through endless apps and immediately discover the best apps that really work for reading, writing, math, vocabulary practice, and more! hhpractical ways to integrate mobile devices into your classroom whether you have one, enough for a small group or even one on one hhhow mobile devices can help your students begin to meet your state standards hhspecific ways to practice and deepen understanding of math content and skills using mobile devices and apps hhreceive an extensive resource handbook filled with dozens of resources and how to s for using this powerful technology with your grades K 6 students You are welcome, though not required, to bring a fully charged mobile device to the seminar. New Mexico Albuquerque December 7 Oregon Portland November 12 OR Professional Growth Hours Verification Available WA Clock Hours Available Utah Salt Lake City December 10 UT Inservice Credit Available with Prior District Approval Washington Seattle (Bellevue) December 11 WA Clock Hours Available Wisconsin Milwaukee (Glendale) November 9 WI Verification of Attendance Available Mary provided many useful apps for me to try and share with my staff. Thank you! TRACY DUCAR, INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COACH

2 2 Practical Ideas and Strategies Mobile devices, including ipads and Android OS tablets are what our students are using more and more in their everyday life, and as their teachers, we can show them how to put this technology to work to increase their learning and success in school. In this highly practical seminar, you will discover dozens of ways to use ipads and other mobile devices in your classroom with individual students, as learning centers or with the entire class. Whether you have one device or many, you will gain new ideas for using this tool to engage learners and differentiate to better meet the varying needs of all your students. Mary Peterson has prescreened for you the very best apps for use in grades K 6. She ll show you not just the best apps, but all of the other tools mobile devices have to offer camera, video, presentation tools, audio recorder, reader the list goes on! Learn Mary s favorite websites and technology tools she has found to make the busy lives of teachers easier. You will find all of Mary s ideas to be practical, engaging and easy to use! Ten Key Benefits of Attending 1. Discover How You Can Use Mobile Devices and Apps to Increase Achievement and Motivate Your Students Mobile devices such as ipads and Android tablets are here to stay and can be used for learning anytime, anywhere and by anyone Learn how to make the most of these devices and apps to engage your students and greatly increase their learning of key skills and concepts 2. Practical Tips for Using Your Mobile Device It is always nice to get a new tool for learning, but if it just becomes a toy or bling for your desk, it s missed the point Step by step directions for navigating, accessing resources and integrating these tools into your classroom whether you have one or many devices 3. Using Apps and Websites in Your Literacy Instruction Discover the best and most practical ways to use mobile devices in your literacy block Explore apps and websites that work well for reading, writing and vocabulary practice and extension 4. Apps and Projects Perfect for Practicing and Applying Math Skills and Concepts Numerous strategies and tips to use mobile devices and apps to increase math fluency Immediate ideas to help all your students master math skills and concepts 5. How Can Using Mobile Devices Increase Your Students Reading Fluency? Actively engage your students in repeated readings and oral reading performances using podcasting and other recording apps to boost their confidence and comprehension 6. Practical Apps Perfect for Science and Social Studies Discover and explore a range of free to low cost apps for use in your science and social studies units and projects Save yourself hours of searching and testing apps Learn strategies on how and when to best use the apps 7. QR Codes What Can They Do For You? QR codes are easy to make and can be used in a variety of exciting activities Explore and create several QR codes and learn the numerous, engaging ways to use them in the classroom! 8. Show What You Know How to Create Projects and Presentations Differentiate learning and assessment in meaningful and engaging ways using Keynote, Prezi, video, photos, editing, and more Integrate technology into your classroom 9. Work Smarter, Not Harder: Teacher Technology Resources Perfect for Grades K 6 Make the best use of what the Internet and technology tools can offer to help you work more efficiently and effectively Explore websites to make the busy lives of teachers easier You will find that Mary s favorites are practical, engaging and easy to use! 10. Receive an Extensive Resource Handbook Receive an extensive resource handbook filled with specific ways to use the ipad and other mobile devices more efficiently as well as best apps and websites perfect for grades K 6

3 Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately hhpractical strategies to choose and use apps for your mobile device including ipads and Android tablets hhtimesaving tips and strategies to work smarter, not harder, when using one or more mobile device in your classroom hhdifferentiate learning and assessment with ipads and other mobile devices in meaningful and engaging ways hhstep by step directions to use your tablet, apps and many built in features I can t wait to use these apps and bring new excitement to my students! It was very engaging! Thank you so much! DAVE THOMAS, 4TH GRADE TEACHER hhbest apps to engage students in the necessary practice of skills to achieve mastery hhintegrate social studies and science into your daily instruction using the best apps hhapps for decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing hhhighly efficient teacher apps and tools to save you time hhcreative ways to use QR codes hhtap into the best strategies for using apps and mobile devices in reading, writing and math hhwebsites that offer free or low cost resources you can use immediately hhapps perfect for creating videos, presentations, visuals, and digital products hhpractice and apply math skills with free or low cost apps your students will enjoy hhnumerous ideas and strategies for using ipads/mobile devices and apps to increase learning in ways you and your students will enjoy To Register, Call Toll-Free

4 A Message From Your Seminar Leader, Mary Peterson Dear Colleague: Bureau of Education & Research th Avenue SE PO Box Bellevue, WA Phone (800) Fax (425) Technology can be a powerful and motivating tool to increase student achievement if used purposefully and with intentionality. It can be used to practice skills, demonstrate knowledge through presentation tools, easily share work with parents and the larger community, integrate content areas in innovative ways, and the list goes on. But when do you find the time to learn how to most efficiently use apps and mobile devices, and discover all of their potential for helping teach, reinforce learning and provide a way for students to share their knowledge in creative and meaningful ways? This day is designed to share the dozens of practical ways apps and mobile devices can be used to increase achievement, participation and motivation of every student in your classroom. In this active and strategy packed day, I will share numerous free or low cost apps that work well in a classroom setting and provide the practice and application of skills and content we want our students to master. We will look at all areas including reading, writing, listening, speaking, math, social studies, and science. You will leave with a list of apps that I found work well to increase learning for students. In addition, there are many ways to use the devices built in features that you will find easy for you and your students. Whether you have one device or many, I will show you tips and ideas for making the most of this technology. This day is designed to share the dozens of practical ways apps and mobile devices can be used to increase achievement, participation and motivation of every student in your classroom. Most importantly, I m excited about the many ways we can use apps, ipads and other mobile devices to increase motivation and achievement for all our students, both the high-achieving and struggling. Remembering that it is one of many tools for instruction, you will discover how you can easily incorporate it into what you are already doing to differentiate your instruction and meet the needs of the digital natives in your classrooms! Sincerely, Mary Peterson P.S. You will leave this seminar with practical ideas for making the best use of ipads/mobile devices and apps to greatly increase student learning and motivation! 4

5 What Your Colleagues Say About Mary Peterson Thank you for all the inspiring ideas! I am so excited to incorporate them into my teaching! Rhonda Jones, 3/4th Grade Teacher Awesome seminar! Educational and inspiring! What fun to be a student and teacher in the mobile device world! Brenda Beecraft, 2nd Grade Teacher I enjoyed Mary s resources! It was great to receive a list of apps that have already been tried and tested. They will save me a ton of time! What a great day! Debbie Stuchmer, 1st Grade Teacher Highly informative and interesting as well as interactive! Mary was engaging and presented many useful resources for me to take back to my classroom. Thank you! Delphine Brole, 3rd Grade Teacher Mary gave a great deal of useful information! There is so much that I can immediately use at my school! Tyler Drake, Computer Teacher I love all of the apps Mary shared and cannot wait to use them in my classroom! Completely satisfied! Jessica Fox, Teacher Great ideas and resources! Loved it all and can t wait to use everything in my classroom. Rene Chenoweth, 2nd Grade Teacher Uniquely Qualified Instructor Mary Peterson is a highly experienced elementary teacher, acclaimed presenter and passionate about using technology as a tool to motivate students and increase their learning. As an avid user of ipads/mobile devices and apps in K 6 classrooms, Mary will spend the day showing you best strategies for using and managing mobile devices whether you have one or many. With a focus on free or low cost apps, Mary will give you dozens of apps that work especially well for practicing and applying skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. You will also learn creative ways to use numerous features already on your ipad/ mobile device for projects, assessing, documenting work, recording video and audio all with the goal of engaging your students in active learning. Mary is the author of Practical Strategies for Using Mobile Devices and Apps to Increase Student Learning, the extensive resource handbook you will receive at the seminar. Mary presents seminars that are fast paced, inspiring and above all, practical and research based. In one day, you will gain a wealth of strategies, apps and ideas you can implement immediately using your ipad or other mobile device. Mary is great! She has a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm! I enjoyed the day the time flew! Janet Weatherston, Kindergarten It is rare to attend a seminar so rich with resources that you can take back to the classroom and use the next day! Much appreciated! Kristin McKenzie, 2nd Grade Literacy Teacher Very hands-on, excellent and applicable examples for the classroom. Can t wait to get started! Paula Munoz, Teacher 5

6 6 Absolutely fantastic! Great presentation! An abundance of resources to use in my classroom! I can t wait to use the apps with my students. Thank you! JENNIE NGUYEN, 3RD GRADE TEACHER Online Learning BER offers educators a wide range of online courses that are affordable, fun, fast, and convenient. BER is now offering On Demand Video Based courses as well as Scheduled Instructor Led courses. You also may earn optional graduate level credits for most courses. See the catalog of available courses at On Site Training Most BER seminars can be brought to your school or district. See the options at or call to speak to one of our On Site Training Consultants. Special Benefits of Attending Extensive Resource Handbook Each participant will receive an extensive resource handbook specifically designed by Mary Peterson for this seminar. The handbook includes: Dozens of resources and how to s for using mobile devices to increase student learning Specific ways to use mobile devices more efficiently in your classroom Step by step directions to use ipads/mobile devices, apps and many built in features Best apps for decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing Timesaving tips and strategies to work smarter, not harder, when using one or more mobile devices Meet and Share This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other educators interested in increasing student learning using ipads/mobile devices and apps to enhance their programs. Make the Best Use of Your Time Our goal is to make the best use of your time during the seminar while providing you with the greatest variety of practical technology applications for your classroom. To accomplish this goal, we use a large screen multimedia projection system to demonstrate specific applications, digital tools and online resources throughout the day, rather than individual devices. You are welcome to bring a fully charged mobile device but it is not a requirement to attend. Your resource handbook will provide you with project ideas and online resources to support additional hands-on exploration after this seminar. Semester Credit Option One graduate level elective credit is available with an additional fee and completion of a follow up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at the seminar. Meet Inservice Requirements At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements. Can t Attend? Other Professional Development Options: Related Online Course Practical Strategies for Using Mobile Devices and Apps to Increase Student Learning RESOURCE HANDBOOK by Mary Peterson Bureau of Education & Research A related On Demand Video-Based Online Learning course, Using ipad Technology and ipad Apps to Increase Student Learning, for Grades K-6, is available for immediate registration. To enroll, visit

7 PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED DUE TO LIMITED ENROLLMENT. FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER: PHONE toll-free: (Weekdays 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pacific Time) FAX this form to: REGISTER ONLINE at: MAIL this form to: Bureau of Education & Research th Avenue SE PO Box Bellevue, WA Who Should Attend Educators Serving Grades K 6: Classroom Teachers, Special Education Staff, Literacy and Math Coaches, Technology Integration Specialists, Curriculum Specialists, Library Media Specialists, and Administrators. Program Hours All seminars are scheduled 8:30 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Check in 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Fee The registration fee is $239 per person, $219 per person for groups of five or more registering at the same time. Call us at for groups of ten or more. Payment is due prior to the program. No cash please. Fee includes seminar registration, morning coffee and tea, a personalized certificate of participation, and an extensive resource handbook. Cancellations/Substitutions 100% of your paid registration fee will be refunded if you can t attend and notify us at least 10 days before the seminar. Late cancellations can exchange for a certificate to attend another seminar or will be refunded less a $15 service fee. Substitutions may be made anytime without charge. Further Questions Call the Bureau of Education & Research (800) or visit us online at The Bureau is North America s leading presenter of seminar training for professional educators. Programs are based on sound research, are highly practical in content and consistently receive excellent evaluations. Meeting Sites and Hotel Accommodations Seminars will be held at the following sites: hhalbuquerque: DoubleTree, (505) hhanaheim: Red Lion, (714) hhdetroit: Sterling Inn Sterling Heights, (586) hhmilwaukee: Radisson North Shore Glendale, (414) hhpasadena: DoubleTree Monrovia, (626) hhportland: Ambridge Event Center, (503) ; hotel accommodations available at Crowne Plaza Convention Center, (503) hhsacramento: Holiday Inn Express Elk Grove, (916) hhsalt Lake City: Hampton Inn & Suites Airport, (801) hhseattle: Sheraton Bellevue, (425) If needed, please make your own hotel reservations by calling the appropriate hotel listed above. Possible Funding Sources Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds, including Title I School Improvement grants; Title VI; Title VII; Restructuring grants; At Risk grants, Bilingual/ESL and Migrant Education funds; IDEA; Demonstration School funds; Parent Teacher Organizations; and Inservice Training funds. Program Guarantee We stand behind the high quality of our programs by providing the following unconditional guarantee: If you are not satisfied with this program, we ll give you a 100% refund of your registration fee. 7

8 th Avenue SE PO Box Bellevue, WA Practical Strategies for Using Mobile Devices and Apps to Increase Student Learning Registration (ZDP6F1) 1. Albuquerque, NM December 7, Anaheim, CA December 9, Detroit (Sterling Heights), MI November 10, Milwaukee (Glendale), WI November 9, Pasadena (Monrovia), CA December 8, Portland, OR November 12, Sacramento (Elk Grove), CA November 13, Salt Lake City, UT December 10, Seattle (Bellevue), WA December 11, 2015 Use Mobile Devices and Apps to Increase Student Learning FIRST NAME M.I. LAST NAME POSITION, SUBJECT TAUGHT GRADE LEVEL SEMINAR LOCATION NUMBER: SCHOOL NAME SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS CITY & STATE SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER (Please see list above) HOME PHONE NUMBER ZIP CODE PLEASE DO NOT DETACH MAILING LABEL (Just make corrections as needed) Practical Strategies for Using Mobile Devices and Apps to Increase Student Learning ZDP6F1 ( ) ( ) Registration confirmations are sent via . If you would like a confirmation, please provide your address. ADDRESS HOME MAILING ADDRESS CITY & STATE IMPORTANT: PRIORITY ID CODE IMPORTANT: PRIORITY ID CODE EZPD6F1 Fill in the six digit number on the mail label next to the word ID (even if the brochure wasn t addressed to you) ZIP CODE FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER: PHONE toll-free: (M-F 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. PST) FAX this form to: MAIL this form to: Bureau of Education & Research th Avenue SE PO Box Bellevue, WA REGISTER ONLINE at: A check (payable to Bureau of Education & Research) is attached A purchase order is attached, P.O. # Charge my: MasterCard VISA 1Discover Account # METHOD OF PAYMENT The registration fee is $239 per person, for groups of five or more registering at the same time, the fee is $219 per person. Payment is due prior to the program. No cash please. Billing Zip Code: Please print name as it appears on card Signature (required for credit card purchases) (Be sure to include priority ID code on the P.O.) Exp. Date: 3 Digit CVV Code: MO/YR (Found on back of card) 2015 Bureau of Education & Research. All rights reserved.