Thursday, March 14, 2019

Schoology Connect Conference June 20, 2019

SAVE THE DATE:
JUNE 20, 2019
8AM - 3PM


Location:
Olentangy Berlin High School
3140 Berlin Station Rd,
Delaware, OH 43015


Calling all educators and administrators! Join us June 20, 2019 for CONNECT OH - a FREE day of interactive, professional learning opportunities with Schoology!

With regional networking and relevant content, this one-day event will leave you inspired and ready to advance what’s possible in your school or district.



CONNECT OH will include:
  • A special message from Schoology on Advancing What's Possible in Education
  • A keynote from a local educator or administrator to kickoff the day
  • Your choice of sessions from Schoology and the community on topics like:
  • Ongoing Professional Learning
  • Curriculum Framework
  • Student Centered Learning
  • Assessment and Feedback
  • Engaged Communities
  • Leadership and Administration
  • What’s New with Schoology’s LMS and AMP
  • Networking opportunities with educators and education leaders in your region
  • The opportunity to learn from and ask questions to Schoology product experts
  • A certificate of participation that can be used for continuing education units (CEUs)
Registration will be open soon, but we are currently accepting presentation proposals: Share Your Expertise! presentation proposals are due APRIL 1st! No Joke!

Friday, March 1, 2019

MakerX 2019 is Coming!

Looking for an activity to which you can bring your family, inspire your educator side, and also have a great time? Well, look no further. MakerX 2019 is coming!




MakerX, The Columbus Maker Expo is an annual public festival celebrating "creating with

technology". It brings together makers from all over the region to share their work and engage
the public. The core of MakerX is non-profit educational institutions in the Columbus region but
the event welcomes participation by community makerspaces, other non-profits, businesses,
clubs, and individuals.

There will be exhibitors and activities for everyone including drone racing, robotics,
augmented and virtual reality demos, DIY instrument building, garden welding,
3-D printing demos and samples, coding, Lego, cardboard creating and much, much more. A complete list can be found here.

Westerville City Schools will be represented by students and teachers showcasing coding
and robotics. The Augmented Reality sandbox will be present for hands on experiences,
as well.
MakerX The Columbus Maker Expo is a festival of creating with technology. It is suitable for
all ages and will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2019 in the Buckeye Building of the
Ohio Expo Center (aka State Fairgrounds).


For more information, please see the MakerX website or contact Rachel Lacy or
Anne Baldwin with any questions.