TCCA15

Yesterday I attended TCCA15, a technology conference hosted by TCEA that is really just a smaller scale version of the TCEA conference that occurs in Austin each winter. It was an amazing experience. I attended six sessions, so I thought I would take a moment to share the top five tips I walked away with.


5.  Folders in Google Drive can be color coded to help your brain find what it is looking for more quickly. (A: why have I never noticed this option, and B: why did I not know this about my brain?!?) Here is a video from Wicked Cool Tech offering a quick demo of the process.

4. The "Add Star" function in Google Drive can be used to quickly access files you are currently working on. I have always assumed this was more of a LIKE button on FaceBook. The actual purpose makes much more sense.

3. I really hate to admit not already knowing this one, but Google Docs and Slides have a built Research Tool. As an English teacher, I am slightly ashamed of myself!

2. I learned about several different options for flipped/faux flipped classroom integration. I am going to review and play with some of them to review in a future blog.

1. And most importantly, I was reminded that there is nothing better than attending a training with educators who are all excited about education and technology. I left the conference feeling invigorated and ready to start the next nine weeks!!