Friday, October 21, 2016

Are you ready for TCCA?????

@GreensptElem 2016 TCCA Challenge!

Thanks for attending Aldine’s Annual Technology and Curriculum Conference of Aldine (aka TCCA)! Your iTech truly appreciates your decision to learn, explore and grow in the world of technology.

Things to help you prepare for TCCA:
  • comfy shoes              - Business cards/ a sheet of pre-printed labels with your
  • Fully charged digital device or two                  info for Vendors
(ipads/tablets, your chromebook and smartphones preferred)  - enthusiasm!!!!!
  • A portable battery (there will be some charging stations)                                                                               
  • Preload the following apps:         
    • TCCA App
    • (Google Drive (all apps),
    • Twitter, Google Hangouts, Instagram, and VOXER.

Note: WHEN YOU GET TO THIS POINT, PLEASE make sure you get Google Docs App to access from your phone/mobile device.
In order for you to get credit for each challenge, you must include the following:
  • in your Twitter postings #TCCA16 or #buildingtheTECHfuture and @GreensptElem and/or @SVicGlass
  • in your Google+ postings #TCCA16 or #buildingtheTECHfuture and post to Greenspoint’s GPE Innovate  Google+ Community (look for the Tab titled TCCA)
Your challenge, if you decide to accept it, is to complete the following activities during your experience at TCCA:
Points
Title of Challenge/Task
15 points
Download the TCCA App and Friend a Greenspoint Educator! Take a screenshot of the connection and email to Mrs. Glass

35 points
Have you USED your Twitter account yet?  Find any iTech to assist you or ask a neighbor how to start if you aren’t sure!   Request to friend Mrs. Glass (@SVicGlass) and throughout the day send at least 2 tweets from sessions you have attended.

25 points
Learn about what PLN stands for and send it to Mrs. Glass. (via Voxer, Twitter or in a direct message in Google+) BONUS: tweet 3 people you have added to your pln with their Twitter handles to Mrs. Glass (ie… @_______, @__________and @_________are now in my PLN @SVicGlass!)
20 points
Need to ask your iTech a question? Use REMIND, Google hangouts or Twitter to communicate with one other GP educator!

25 points
Take a picture with a vendor or their product that you would like to use in your classroom or at Greenspoint (in general). Post it on the GPE Innovate Google+ page or tweet it to Mrs. Glass (@SVicGlass), @GreensptElem and to Ms. Schuler (@whiteconstance1)

30 points
Take a selfie with one of the presenters at TCCA from one of the sessions you attend. Post it in the  Google+ GPE Innovate Community or via twitter to @GreensptElem.
40 points
Share one thing you learned from TCCA and post it on Twitter or Google+! (remember to tag #TCCA16 and @GreensptElem
40 points
Stop by the Connected Lounge for ways to connect with other educators. Take an usie ( a selfie with at least 2 people) you connected with at the Lounge!
50 points
Take a selfie with your iTech! tweet and share via Google+ or Twitter.
10 points
Take a photo with a Greenspoint Elementary educator. For every GP educator in the photo, add 5 points. Photo must be posted via Google+ and/or Twitter. Points are doubled if you include a GP Admin. (ie, Ms. Schuler photographs are 20 points)
30 points
Did you enjoy the keynote! Let her know just how must...Tweet out the keynote! If you catch a photo with her--you earn 100 pts.
30 points
Take a photo with District Administrators--make sure you include their name and Twitter handle! (superintendents, program directors, etc.) Tweet it out or share via Google+
This must be completed before Monday! Have fun! Everyone will get a prize BUT The person who collects the most points gets the GRAND PRIZE!  HINT: It’s a form of Technology!!!!

You can help others and get others to help you!  It will be a VERY busy event but if you need Mrs. Glass, VOX me!

What’s VOXER? It’s a handy walkie talkie app that allows you to speak and text with anyone. It’s great in crowded loud spaces. You get points for downloading and using the app as well!

See you all Saturday! Shaina Glass, ITS (SVicGlass on Voxer, too!)

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