Half-Day Pre-Conference Institutes

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Our half-day Pre-Conference Institutes will be held March 24, 2017, in Anaheim, California at the times and locations listed below.

Important! These special half-day sessions are presented by Apple^®, and require separate registration fees from Empower17. Unlike ASCD Pre-Conference Institutes, discounted combination pricing with Empower17 registration fees is not available for these institutes.

Apple Teacher

Friday, March 24, 2017
8:30–11:30 a.m.
Room 210C, Anaheim Convention Center

The Apple Teacher program helps teachers make the most of iPad^®, Mac^®, and built-in apps to engage students. This session will introduce you to the program and lead you through hands-on experiences exploring the Apple Teacher Learning Center, Apple Teacher Starter Guides, and other resources that support and inspire professional learning. You’ll even have a chance to get started on the path to becoming an Apple Teacher and learn ways to bring the program to your schools.

In this workshop you'll:

• Learn how teachers can become members of the Apple Teacher program and begin to explore the many resources available.
• Participate in hands-on activities with iPad apps and learning workflows.
• Learn foundational skills using Apple’s built-in creation apps for teaching and learning on iPad.
• Learn what other schools and districts are doing to bring the program to their teachers.

iPad devices will be provided for use in the workshop.

Who should attend: Teachers, instructional coaches, principals, curriculum leaders, superintendents

Note: This institute is not included in registration for ASCD Empower17. You must register separately for this event. Seating is limited.

The price is $99.00 per person. Payment for this institute is due at the time of registration. ASCD cannot offer refunds for the institute unless the institute is canceled by ASCD.

Registration Code: AP01

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Everyone Can Code

Friday, March 24, 2017
12:30–3:30 p.m.
Room 208B, Anaheim Convention Center

Technology has a language. It’s called code. And at Apple, we believe coding is an essential skill that everyone should have the opportunity to learn. Learning to code teaches you how to solve problems and work together in creative ways. And it helps you build apps that bring your ideas to life. We think everyone should have the opportunity to create something that can change the world. We’ve designed a new program that lets anyone learn, write and teach it.

Join us in this session and we’ll help you learn how to bring coding into your classroom with Swift™ Playgrounds and iPad. We’ll give you all the resources you need, and some hands-on experience with Swift Playgrounds.

In this workshop you will:

• Leave the session with an understanding of the Everyone Can Code program and its supporting resources
• Learn coding fundamentals using the Swift programming language
• Gain hands on experience using lessons and group activities to help you bring coding into your classroom, no matter your level of experience.

iPad devices will be provided for use in the workshop.

Who should attend: Teachers, teacher leaders, building level specialists, consultants

Note: This institute is not included in registration for ASCD Empower17. You must register separately for this event. Seating is limited.

The price is $99.00 per person. Payment for this institute is due at the time of registration. ASCD cannot offer refunds for the institute unless the institute is canceled by ASCD.

Registration Code: AP03

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