James Gates

Video Conference – Chester Co IU

jgates513 — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:44:37 +0000

On May 9th, I will be conducting a video conference on social media issues to a group of non-public school technology teachers in Chester County.

Business Teacher Seminar – Bloomsburg University

kgates808 — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:20:14 +0000

Join us in June for a three day Business Teacher Seminar at Bloomsburg University. The dates are June 18th, 19th and 20th, 2012 and the cost is only $25.00 (The cost of the seminar is funded through a grant from PSU). The seminar title is “Incorporating Technology in the Business Education Classroom.” I will present the material in three parts: Finding Information, Managing and Presenting Information, and Exploring the World and Beyond. Be the first to register, deadline is Friday, June 8th, 2012.

IPad Training – Holy Family University

kgates808 — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:27:54 +0000

On April 27th, I will be presenting a workshop on “Exploring the IPad in the Classroom” to teachers and staff at Holy Family University. This session will go beyond “IPads for Dummies” but will dig deeper and talk about how to teach with them. We will discuss how teaching and learning is different when all students are carrying an IPad. This will be hands on work, with dialog and collaboration and practical examples and discussions. I am looking forward to it.

Technology Expo – Villanova University

kgates808 — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:12:05 +0000

I am excited about presenting at this year’s Villanova Technology Exposition on April 26th. I will present two sessions: one called “Presentation Makeover” and another called “Rethinking Your Computer Classes”. Through presentation and open discussion we will delve into how … Continue reading →

MSET Conference 2012

jgates513 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:29:27 +0000

I will again be presenting at the MSET (Maryland Society for Educational Technology) Annual Conference on April 19th this year. The title is “Presentation Makeover” which will address the problem with assigning Powerpoint presentations to students when all they do is watch them…..Two or three class periods of watching slow motion flying bullets and awful sound effects on top of backgrounds that make it impossible to read. But, with two simple rule changes we can turn our students from being screen readers to story tellers. You will LOVE the difference.

Regional Computer Fair

jgates513 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:57:17 +0000

Once again I’m fortunate to have the chance to be one of the judges for the Regional Computer fair held at the Capital Intermediate Unit on March 27th & 28th. I’m looking forward to seeing the projects. The talent that these students display is simply astounding.

Moodle Training – Williamsport School District

jgates513 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:36:26 +0000

I will be conducting two days of Moodle Training workshops to the teachers and staff at Williamsport School District on February 27th & 28th. We’ll learn how to add Resources, Activities, Groups, Assignment Types, Blocks, Glossaries and much more. I will introduce a variety of uses for each and discuss the pedagogy of using this tool.

Tides of Change Conference – IU#21

jgates513 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:34:00 +0000

I have been invited to present at this year’s “Tides of Change” conference for Administrative Assistants and Secretaries. This will be held at the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 in Schnecksville, PA on March 15th. My keynote address will include fun examples on Social Media to get this group excited about web tools.

York County New Teacher Induction

jgates513 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:30:11 +0000

I have been invited to give a Keynote address to 200 + York County New Teachers and their Mentors on February 29th. My topic will be “Top Ten Game-Changers” and it will be video conferenced to 5 other sites. I am really looking forward to this opportunity. Each team will have a lap top for this hands on experience.

Pete & C 2012

jgates513 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:26:46 +0000

Join us at this year’s Pete & C conference on Feb 12-15, 2012. I will be presenting at a workshop called “A Computer Course Makeover”. Through presentation and open discussion we will delve into how computer classes are (should be?) changing. I will also be facilitating a panel discussion on “IPads – Are they ready for School?” with four of my colleagues.