TCEA Sessions & Workshops

More than 400 concurrent sessions and workshops will be presented on subjects from the basics to industry-leading trends and hot topics by knowledgeable presenters and highly regarded educational technology experts in the country. We have something for every educator who wants to maximize their skills and learn more about technology integration in the classroom. 

Indulge in the settings that best fit your learning preferences:

Presentation Sessions

Presenters share proven strategies for successful curriculum integration from personal experience and research projects related to technology-based instruction.

Hands-On Workshops

Workshops emphasize hands-on technology. All hands-on workshops will be one-to-one, one computer for each participant, enhancing the opportunity to learn in a hands-on environment. There are several platform options for hands-on workshops including PC, Mac, Linux, and handheld devices. Workshops can be equipment provided or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). All workshops are included only with the Premium Convention Registration.

Panel Presentation Sessions

A panel presents their views on a common topic, issue, or question, and then discusses them with the audience. The presentation will help participants further understand and evaluate the topics being discussed.

Exhibitor Showcase Sessions

Exhibiting companies present sessions to further explore the products and services available on the show floor in an in-depth, informative, and non-sales atmosphere. 

TCEA 2012 Session Strands

In an effort to support the integration of technology within the educational system, TCEA has aligned convention strands to the following:

1:1
One-to-one implementations and initiatives (any devices)

BYOT
Bring Your Own Technology with multiple, varied devices

CTE
Career and Technical Education

Distance Education
Distance learning, virtual classrooms and video conferencing

Leadership
Advocacy/Legislative updates, administration, instructional or informational technology support and latest technology trends

Library Media
Information literacy, library services and media integration

Mobile Technology 
District-provided mobile devices (idevices/tablets)

Professional Development
Professional Development strategies, programs, and staffing

Productivity
How to use the product as a tool

Special Populations
Gifted and Talented, ESL/Migrant/Bilingual, Special Needs

Technical Support
Network services, software/hardware, and informational technology

Technology Applications
Technology Application TEKS

Technology Integration 
Best practices for students, Web 2.0, resources, strategies, and tools
 

CPE Hours
Most of the convention workshops and concurrent sessions are eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours. You will find eligibility information and a form to keep track of your hours in the convention program.