15 January 2020
Deena Kimmel, Social Media & Community Manager
TCEA 2020: What Not to Miss
As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas. And TCEA 2020 is no exception. There are over 1,000 sessions taking place during the conference. With only 5 days, and only 24 hours in those days (some of which we hope you’ll be sleeping during), there’s no way you’ll be able to get to every session. That’s where this blog comes in. Several friends and customers of Texthelp are leading sessions at TCEA that we highly recommend. Check out our list, and hopefully you’ll find some that strike your fancy!
And if you ever need a break from sessions, be sure to stop by Booth #1350 to say hello to the Texthelp team!

Monday, February 3
Student Choice and Voice for the GT Student
Speaker:
Cindy Lewis
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 am
Room: 14
Strand: Special Populations
Differentiation with Google
Speaker:
Desiree Alexander
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 am
Room: 6B
Strand: Pedagogy
Digital Choices for Stronger ELL Voices
Speakers:
Cindy Lewis, Lindsey Johnson, Danica Suarez
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Room: 14
Strand: Special Populations
Accessibility in Google and Chrome
Speaker:
Tammy McLain
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Room: 17B
Strand: Pedagogy
Way Beyond the Red Pen: Transforming the Way We've Always Done It
Speakers:
Ami Ruby,
Amy Mayer
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 pm
Room: Ballroom F
Strand: Campus and District Leadership
Dynamic Learning with G Suite
Speaker:
Kasey Bell
Time: 1:30 - 2:20 pm
Room: Ballroom A
Strand: Online and Blended Learning
Tuesday, February 4
Mind-Blowing Google Extensions
Speaker:
Desiree Alexander
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 am
Room: 6B
Strand: Pedagogy
Coaching Future Ready Schools
Speaker:
Brianna Hodges
Time: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Room: Hilton Salon F
Strand: Instructional Design
The Learning Mixologist - Shaken and Infused Never Stirred
Speaker:
Holly Clark,
Kasey Bell
Time: 3:30 - 4:20 pm
Room: Ballroom A
Strand: Pedagogy
Wednesday, February 5
The Big Blank Wall
Speaker:
Eric Curts
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 am
Room: Ballroom E
Strand: Pedagogy
Growing Technology Influencers to Transform Your School or District
Speaker:
Amy Mayer
Time: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Room: Ballroom B
Strand: Application Immersion
Engaging Secondary Math Students with Desmos
Speakers:
Jane'T Johnson,
Amber Smith,
Kimberly Roth,
Kay Arenas
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am
Room: 9B
Strand: Application Immersion
Amplify Student Voice
Speaker:
Desiree Alexander
Time: 9:15 - 10:05 am
Room: 14
Strand: Pedagogy
Move Feedback & Assessment into the Classroom with Blended Learning
Speaker:
Catlin Tucker
TIme: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Room: Ballroom F
Strand: Campus and District Leadership
Simplify Your Life with Google Forms
Speakers:
Bridget Smiley, Ruth Hutchison
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Room: 17B
Strand: Pedagogy
Thursday, February 6
Getting Googley with Technology for Dyslexics
Speaker:
Sharon McMichael
Time: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Room: Ballroom B
Strand: Application Immersion
Improving the Writing Process with Google Docs
Speaker:
Eric Curts
Time: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Room: Ballroom F
Strand: Literacy and Library Services
Classroom Tech Transformation Look-fors & Ask-abouts
Speakers:
Clara Alaniz,
Fern Johnson,
Lilly Jensby,
Leah Heerema
Time: 9:15 - 10:05 am
Room: Hilton Salon G
Strand: Campus and District Leadership
Research Like a CHAMP : 8 Google Tools that Strengthen Research Skills
Speaker:
Jessica Powell
Time: 9:15 - 10:05 am
Room: 16A
Strand: Online and Blended Learning
Fantastic Feedback Tools for Google Docs
Speaker:
Eric Curts
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Room: Ballroom F
Strand: Campus and District Leadership
EquatIO to the Rescue
Speakers:
Jane'T Johnson,
Amber Smith,
Kimberly Roth,
Kay Arenas
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Room: 9C
Strand: Application Immersion
Friday, February 7
Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers (Hint: It's All about the LEARNING!)
Speaker:
Kasey Bell
Time: 9:45 - 10:35 am
Room: 15
Strand: Online and Blended Learning
Using Self-Assessing Google Sheets in the Classroom
Speaker:
Efren Rodriguez
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Room: 6A
Strand: Application Immersion
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Do you plan on attending any of the above sessions? Are there any others you’d recommend? Share your thoughts in the comments below! And if you’re attending TCEA, don’t forget to stop by Booth #1350 to say hi to our Texthelpers and share some of your key learnings from the sessions. We look forward to seeing you there!