"Computers intersect with every aspect of kids' lives, but most kids don't understand how they work. Using these picks, kids can unlock the logic of code and the basics of programming, turning computers into tools to make new things. "
Creativity and innovation are driving significant growth in SXSWedu’s passionate audience of education stakeholders and practitioners.
"With more than 400 sessions and hands-on workshops, a 900+ booth exhibit hall, exhilarating keynotes, and content experts presenting on the latest tools and techniques, this event will capture the hearts of tech-loving and tech-learning educators. This five-day convention brings together campus and district level educators for a networking and learning experience that encourages growth and innovation."
Educational Technology is a rapidly expanding subject with several facets. As professionals in the field it is our job to assist future teachers, as well as ourselves, in keeping up to date and constantly pursuing opportunities to learn more. Within this site you will find applications (apps) that are being used effectively within elementary and middle school classrooms. These apps combined with creativity have lead to some wonderful projects, experiences, and opportunities within various schools and for the pre-service teachers supporting individual classes, specifically using the iPad 2©.