TWT2011-But+I+just+want+to+teach+my+class!


 * Session: 42. But I just want to teach my class! Simplify your non-teaching workload with technology**
 * Presenter: James Eagen**
 * School: Manlius Pebble Hill School**

More than ever, much is being asked of independent school teachers. No longer is it acceptable to simply lecture alone in a classroom, record grades in a spiral grade book and photo copy last year's lesson plans. Technology must serve as a way for teachers to think, present, and share in the learning process but it should also be used to simplify the ever increasing non-teaching workload that parents and administrators come to expect. This conversation will illustrate how to use technology such as smart phones and web 2.0 to better manage all your tasks - from professional development to parent communications - that are now associated with being a forward thinking, professional educator.
 * Description:**

After taking this workshop participants will be able to use social media for professional development; understand why Smartphones are essential tools for a teacher; have concrete examples of how technology works in making daily non-teaching tasks easier.

Instructions for attendees: Bring a cell phone and a laptop