iPad Palooza 2015 ATX

This past June I was given the opportunity, again, to attend iPad Palooza in ATX.  Sometimes when you go to conferences you do not know how amazing it will be or how "ugh" it will be.  This year, was incredible! I was able to really expand my thoughts for the classroom and was insprired by so many people there who started off small with technology in the classroom to those that did crazy amazing things with their students.  So I have a few goals this year for myself and my classroom.  
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Goal 1: To keep up with this blog.  Blogging is a great way to put all your ideas and thoughts in one spot for yourself and others.  Its a great networking area for a specific topic or just to peruse (or stalk) other great educators.  

Goal 2: ReTweet.  I have tried Twitter nurmeous times but I still do not get the point.  So this year my goal is to at least stalk people and retweet great things.  

Goal 3: Flipped/Blended Classroom.  I really want to attempt to get into this way of learning.  It would create so much time in my classroom to really delve into the skills and give the students the opportunity to show me what they have rather than grading a piece of paper subjectively.  

Goal 4: Get my parents involved with our classroom through technology.  I love to use Classroom Dojo for Behavior Management.  This app also allows parents to login and see how their child did for the day/week/month.  I also use Remind 101, which allows me to send mass reminders or information to parents-it helps with last minute things that I forget to print out. Last year, only a few of my parents downloaded the app, this year, it will be a requirement because let's face it...they all have smartphones.   ​

Goal 4.1: Instagram my classroom.  I want to have an Instagram account and have one student "take over" for the day.  Not everyday, but maybe twice a week.  Plus, it'll be a great way for their parents to be involved with what is happening on the day to day.  

Goal 5: Collaborate.  I want myself to collaborate more with teachers outside my own campus but also for my students to collaborate with other students.  We will start with collaborating on campus then venture out to finding new students within the district.  

Whew.  5.1 goals.  I can handle that.  I will keep you update on how they go but you will be able to see if I keep up with at least one of my goals;)